"Now that everyone is here, let’s serve the dishes!"
After Fang Chengwu finished speaking, he clapped his hands, and someone started bringing up the dishes.
First dish: A small plate of sliced fruit
Second dish: Neatly arranged stir-fried seasonal vegetables
Third dish: Two or three strands of stir-fried shredded potatoes.
Fourth dish: Instant noodles
...
A total of 10 dishes prepared for two tables, not much, but Chu Jiangyue speculated that this was probably the best L City Base could muster.
If it were before the apocalypse, these dishes would have been laughed at, but in the post-apocalyptic world, these dishes are rare treasures.
Of course, that’s relative to others. To Chu Jiangyue, these are nothing.
Fang Chengwu had originally hoped to hear exclamations from Song Chengjun and others. After all, such items are very hard to come by.
But whether it was Song Chengjun or others, they all remained very calm, as if none of them cared about these things.
"Please start, Minister Liang worked hard for tonight’s dinner."
Minister Liang is the head of the materials distribution department who went to the villa to find people this morning.
"It’s no trouble, this is within my duties, and you having me serve the guests is my pleasure."
Just as the chopsticks were about to be moved, they began to flatter each other again, and Chu Jiangyue rolled her eyes inwardly.
Wanting to get benefits from them while expecting gratitude, does the Base Chief think they are fools?
Chu Jiangyue ate a strand of shredded potato, honestly... the vinegar flavor would have been tastier.
As for the other dishes, Chu Jiangyue only tasted them for the flavor.
Finally, she concluded: Not as tasty as the Jianglin Hotel restaurant.
"Returning hospitality is a courtesy. Since Chief Fang treated us, I should give a gift in return."
To promote Jianglin Hotel, Chu Jiangyue brought out the Jianglin Hotel restaurant’s—braised pork.
A plate for each table, once served, the aroma immediately filled the nostrils of everyone.
People from L City Base widened their eyes; does someone still manage to assemble all the ingredients to make such perfect braised pork?
Nonetheless, despite their doubts, they didn’t hesitate to grab the meat.
Song Chengjun and others probably knew what Chu Jiangyue intended, so they held back a little during their turns, ensuring everyone from L City Base could taste one piece before the final grab began.
"Chief Fang, how does it taste?"
Seeing Fang Chengwu finish a piece of braised pork, Chu Jiangyue asked with a bright smile.
Only then did Fang Chengwu recall what he had done to grab a piece of braised pork earlier, causing him a bit of embarrassment.
But since Chu Jiangyue only asked about the taste, Fang Chengwu adjusted his mood and replied, "It’s delicious, I didn’t expect you to have such a good thing, Miss Chu."
Now all animals have become mutated animals. To eat meat, one must hunt mutated animals.
However, mutated animals are usually very strong, killing a single one could result in losing several superpower users; even Fang Chengwu cannot afford such losses.
Therefore, besides fresh fruits and vegetables, meat is also a scarce resource.
"It’s decent; this is from my hotel restaurant. If Chief Fang likes it, you are welcome to purchase from Jianglin Hotel."
Chu Jiangyue stated her purpose.
"Hotel?"
Fang Chengwu’s eyes were full of disbelief; is it even possible to run a hotel now?
Just stocking up the hotel’s resources is enough for a group to take risks.
"Yes, a hotel."
Simultaneously, Chu Jiangyue handed out a promotional flyer for Jianglin Hotel.
"This is the hotel’s flyer. Tearing along the dotted line at the top left gives you a 1-meter radius immunity to extreme heat for 7 days, and can partially shield against zombies.
However, each person only gets one use; even if you have two flyers, using one means the second will have no effect."
Chu Jiangyue emphasized the small drawback of the flyer.
The idea behind the flyers was to attract new customers. Once new clients safely arrived at Jianglin Hotel using the flyers, they became unnecessary.
Therefore, Chu Jiangyue was firm that Little Fox shouldn’t alter the one-flyer-per-person policy.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t be selling the hotel’s cooling drinks or temperature control suits.
People from L City Base looked at Chu Jiangyue as if she were silly: "Miss Chu, even if you want to boast, you should prepare more thoroughly, shouldn’t you?"
A paper that disables extreme heat and shields against zombies—why doesn’t she just fly to heaven?
"Try it and see, though each person can only use it once, so choose your person carefully."
If they tested it now, it wouldn’t be available when they visited Jianglin Hotel later.
Seeing Chu Jiangyue’s confidence, Fang Chengwu and others were suspicious. Could it really be true?
"Base Chief, let me try!"
Fang Chengwu’s assistant Yi Xiang stepped out.
If Chu Jiangyue’s claims are true, organizing a visit to Jianglin Hotel might be possible.
L City and City B are neighbors, so proper preparation makes it feasible.
"You go!"
With someone volunteering, Fang Chengwu was naturally very pleased and immediately agreed.
Chu Jiangyue handed the flyer to Yi Xiang.
Yi Xiang took the flyer, followed Chu Jiangyue’s instructions, and tore the top left corner along the dotted line.
Once torn, the heat truly disappeared, and he even felt a refreshing breeze.
Standing close to Fang Chengwu, within a 1-meter radius, Fang Chengwu also felt the change.
This time, Fang Chengwu sat up straight: "It’s actually true!"
"Of course, if it wasn’t true, would I foolishly say it and wait for you to refute me?"
Having proven the flyer’s effectiveness, Chu Jiangyue’s stature rose in Fang Chengwu’s eyes.
"Yes, yes, we didn’t recognize such talent, please forgive us, Miss Chu."
Chu Jiangyue hadn’t intended to hold it against them. As long as they left L City and entered Jianglin Hotel, she was confident they would stay.
Between choosing Jianglin Hotel, unaffected by extreme heat, or a base like a steamer, anyone would choose wisely.
Although the meal started off somewhat unpleasant, it ended with everyone enjoying themselves.
Leaving the small estate, Fang Chengwu courteously escorted them to the entrance.
Song Chengjun and others knew it was all thanks to Chu Jiangyue.
If not for Chu Jiangyue’s flyer, today’s meal might not have gone so smoothly.
Or better yet, L City Base surely had more tricks up their sleeve, but thanks to Chu Jiangyue, they remained unused.
Back at the villa, everyone returned to their rooms, and soon it was quiet.
Everyone was happy, except one person.
Earlier at the dinner table, Zheng Wen’an tried several times to speak, but was always cut off by others.
Zheng Wen’an truly didn’t understand what grave sin he committed to be isolated and tormented.