Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 132: An Incident
As soon as Laura put the fish in her mouth, she felt an incredibly special aroma, a taste she had never experienced before. It filled her entire mouth and quickly spread throughout her senses.
Delicious, an unprecedented delicacy. Laura considered herself a foodie; she loved gourmet food and had tried many famous dishes from across the continent. However, she had never tasted anything like the food prepared by Zhao Hai. She felt that every visit to Zhao Hai brought her unexpected surprises.
Zhao Hai looked at Laura’s expression and couldn’t help but smile. Chinese cuisine is not something ordinary people can resist. Although the seasonings here on the Ark Continent are not as varied as those on Earth, there are still some substitutes, and the braised fish he made tastes quite good.
After a while, Laura put down her fork and turned to Zhao Hai, saying, “Please, sir, you must share the recipe for this dish with me. It’s the most delicious dish I have ever tasted.”
Zhao Hai smiled and replied, “No problem. I’ll prepare it for you when you leave, along with some unique vegetables from our place for you to take home and enjoy.”
Laura laughed and said, “Then I won’t be polite, but while the food here is excellent, there isn't any good wine. Next time I come, I’ll bring you some fine wine.”
Zhao Hai smiled slightly, “Sounds good, but I still hope Miss Laura can help me find some brewing methods, preferably secret recipes. The more, the better.”
Laura was taken aback and looked at Zhao Hai, “Are you planning to start a winery? That seems even more challenging.”
Zhao Hai chuckled, “It’s just an idea. My territory has mountains, and right now, we can only plant nut oil trees. It’s such a waste. I want to see if we can grow fruit trees that can be used for brewing wine; the income would be much better than the nut oil trees.”
Laura frowned slightly and said, “Sir, that might not be very feasible. You see, land suitable for nut oil trees isn’t usually very good, and such land won’t produce good fruit trees.”
Zhao Hai smiled and replied, “I’m just going to give it a try. After all, it’s my own produce. My main industry doesn’t depend on those fruit trees. If it succeeds, I’ll be happy; if it doesn’t, the loss won’t be significant.”
Laura nodded, “Alright, that’s not a problem. I can also get you some brewing tools. As long as you’re willing, you can brew wine anytime.”
Zhao Hai smiled, “That’s wonderful! In the future, when Miss Laura comes, we might be able to enjoy the wine we brewed ourselves. Come, Miss Laura, don’t be shy.”
Laura enjoyed this meal greatly, not just because of the delicious food but also because her collaboration with Zhao Hai deepened. Consequently, her relationship with Zhao Hai grew closer.
After lunch, Laura was ready to leave. Zhao Hai had already arranged for someone to pack the radishes and prepare the gifts for her while they were eating, and after finishing the meal, he saw her off.
After Laura left, Zhao Hai and the others returned to the living room. Galen looked at Zhao Hai and said, “Young master, shouldn’t we start raising Blue-eyed Rabbits in the mine? Anyway, we’re waiting for Miss Laura to bring the tools for the oil extraction. We can officially start extracting oil then. We can feed them radish leaves in the meantime without any issues.”
Zhao Hai nodded, “Yes, we have quite a few little rabbits now. Let’s release them and let them eat some radish leaves. Tomorrow, we’ll let An and the others start processing corn with the mill and grinder. The rice bran can also be good animal feed.”
Galen nodded and looked at Zhao Hai, “Young master, if there really is a ninth-level expert targeting Laura, should we let them come to Rubble Mountain? Is that to lure her into the space? Do you think she can handle it?”
Zhao Hai understood Galen’s concerns; the space was their most important secret and their greatest reliance. If outsiders learned about it, it would be troublesome.