Chapter 515: I’ve Wanted to Taste It for a Long Time

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The things that Du Yue had given him could at least help some people have more nutritious meals. Most of the people in the base could not eat fruits and vegetables now. A lot of them were constipated. Some even had to use their hands to dig when they went to the toilet. It was unbearable to see. Zuo Mingdong only thought about it in his heart and did not say it out loud.

“Thank you. Although it seems a little too formal, I still have to say it. Ever since you came back, life in the base has improved greatly. On behalf of everyone, 1 thank you for your contribution to the first base!”

Hearing Zuo Mingdong’s words, Du Yue smiled. “You’re welcome. It’s just a small matter for us.”

Du Yue said this so that Zuo Mingdong would not have to think of a way to thank them. Zuo Mingdong naturally understood. He knew better than anyone else whether it was a piece of cake. However, recalling that Du Yue and He Xing liked to keep a low profile, Zuo Mingdong did not say anything more to thank them. He just said, “No matter what, I can’t take these things from you for free. 1’11 send someone to send you the reward in a while. The things you’re giving me this time are very important. I’ll bring it up with the base. I should be able to get you a chicken. However, at most, it’ll be a chicken that can’t lay eggs. You can only eat its meat. Even then, I’m not sure about the quality of the meat.”

Du Yue had long been curious about the taste of chickens that ate the bugs here. She did not hesitate at all. “Then I’ll have to trouble Captain Zuo to get us a chicken. I’ve long wanted to try it too.”

“No trouble at all!” Zuo Mingdong was not surprised by Du Yue’s choice. They had known each other for so long. Du Yue and He Xing were the kind of people who would not mistreat themselves. Since there was something new in front of them, they were naturally willing to try it.

Zuo Mingdong was anxious and left with the things after a few words. He Xing sent him to the door. Just as he was about to turn around and return to the courtyard, he saw someone sneaking around not far away. It was the aunt next door. When the aunt saw that He Xing had discovered her, she turned around and ran without saying anything, as if He Xing was some kind of ferocious beast. He Xing’s eyes darkened. He stared in the direction the aunt left before turning around and walking into the courtyard.

After returning home, He Xing slightly increased the current of the power grid. If someone wanted to climb the wall and break in, although they would not be electrocuted to death, it would be enough to make that person regret their actions. Du Yue noticed He Xing’s movements but did not ask anything. He Xing naturally had his reasons for doing so, so there was no need to ask.

Zuo Mingdong acted quickly and sent someone to deliver the remuneration—a lively old hen and 30 pounds of eggs—in the afternoon. Zuo Mingdong had always been generous and did not take advantage of others. This was also the reason why they could be on good terms with Zuo Mingdong. These eggs, together with the 20 catties that He Xing had previously brought back, were enough for the three of them to eat for a period of time. When this batch of eggs is finished, the next batch of mushrooms should be ripe. At that time, they could be exchanged for eggs.

Du Yue was quite happy when she thought about how she could eat as many delicious eggs as she wanted in the future. Du Yue decided to kill the old hen to celebrate. Du Yue was about to go back to the kitchen to get a knife when He Xing stopped her. “Let me handle this!”

He Xing quickly took out a knife and walked toward the trembling old hen in the corner.

She did not need to help kill the chicken, but Du Yue did not stay idle. She turned around and went into the kitchen to boil water.

He Xing raised his hand and slashed down. The old hen had just wailed when it completely stopped breathing. This was the first time He Xing had plucked the feathers of a chicken. In the beginning, his movements were still a little rusty. After a few minutes, He Xing’s plucking speed became faster and faster. The chicken itself was not very big, and the feathers on its body were quickly pulled out.

Du Yue took the chicken from He Xing, washed it, and chopped it into small pieces before putting it into the slightly bubbling water to get rid of the blood. Then, the chicken meat was scooped out. She placed the chicken into a clay pot and filled it with clean water. Then, she added the mushrooms, onions, and ginger that she had taken out of her space. Now, she could start stewing. A bowl of delicious chicken soup required enough patience. Only when it was simmered over a small fire could the taste be delicious enough. This time, Du Yue did not turn on the range hood when she was stewing the soup.

When Zuo Mingdong sent someone to deliver the chicken, the neighbors had already seen it. In addition to the commotion caused by the chicken being killed in the courtyard, they should be able to roughly guess it. Using the range hood at this time would not only be a cover-up, but it would also easily arouse the suspicion of others..