Chapter 13 Making Dumplings
After resting for a while, Zhang Tuohai opened the regional channel to see how everyone was doing.
When he opened the regional channel, he was flooded with a series of red death messages.
Zhang Tuohai counted and found that there were about 200 people, and most of them died from quicksand or poisoning.
A lot less than yesterday.
I don’t know if it’s because those who survived have become smarter, or if they’re scared by the death rate, which leads to fewer people daring to go out and explore.
After a while, some people started showing off their gains .
"Hahaha, it's really a challenge for the brave. The rewards are generous. I got a blue resource box and opened it to find a hot dog with sausage inside."
"What's a hot dog? I opened two sandwiches with bacon and lettuce. Are you jealous?"
"I'm not as lucky as you guys. I can only get four apples. Is there anyone who wants to exchange with me?"
A few people who got food started showing off on the regional channel, making those who stayed behind envious.
Seeing more and more people showing off their harvests on the regional channel, Zhang Tuohai guessed that those who had gone out to participate in the brave challenge had returned. Now was the time when everyone had the most abundant supplies, and it was a good opportunity to reap the harvest.
"Does anyone have flour? I'll exchange it for meat, and I also want cooking oil and other things." Zhang Tuohai said.
“It’s the guy who sold pork this morning!”
As soon as Zhang Tuohai spoke, he was recognized immediately.
"Boss, why are you buying flour?" someone asked.
"Nothing much. I got some meat, leeks, and eggs. I have all the ingredients. I'm going to make some meat dumplings. If any of you want to eat, just sign up and exchange them for resources."
Zhang Tuohai said with a smile.
Make dumplings?
The person who was chewing a hot dog suddenly felt that the hot dog in his hand was no longer fragrant.
Damn, I finally got a hot dog and thought it was pretty good, but it turns out that the boss has already started thinking about eating dumplings?
Are the differences between people so great?
"Boss, I've reserved a plate. Can I exchange it for apples? I'll give you two apples. What do you think?"
Someone immediately asked tentatively in the regional channel.
"Boss, I don't have any supplies, but can I have gasoline?"
"Boss, I have only collected 20 pieces of glass, can you exchange them?"
"Stop making a fuss, let's get the flour first, otherwise, everyone will have to eat stir-fried seafood."
Zhang Tuohai comforted everyone.
"I have 50 kilograms of flour, but you have to exchange it for 50 kilograms of braised meat!" At this time, a message suddenly popped up on the channel.
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"Isn't the price you're asking too outrageous?" Zhang Tuohai said with a frown.
Fifty kilograms of flour and fifty kilograms of braised meat are not of the same value at all.
Whether fifty kilograms of flour is made into noodles or steamed into doughnuts, the energy and satiety it brings cannot be compared with fifty kilograms of meat.
What's more, most of them don't know how to steam buns or roll noodles, so the flour will just be wasted in their hands.
Wouldn't it be better to exchange it for meat?
"So what? It's you who are in urgent need of flour now, and I'm not in a hurry anyway. If you want it, just exchange it with 50 kilograms of braised pork. If you want to exchange it, do it sooner, because the price won't be the same tomorrow." The man replied.
"Besides, don't forget, in this kind of weather, the meat can't be preserved for long. I have plenty of time to wait, but can you afford to wait?" The man was obviously fearless.
Seeing the man's reply, Zhang Tuohai sneered. The man calculated that the meat could not be preserved for long, so he dared to ask for such a price.
However, Zhang Tuohai obviously would not let him control him.
Even if he doesn't eat the dumplings today, he can't let the other party succeed.
Otherwise, everyone would think he was weak and could be bullied, and it would be difficult for him to purchase supplies cheaply in the future.
As for the fact that the meat cannot be preserved, it doesn’t matter. At most, it can be used to refine oil. The dried meat can still be preserved for a period of time.
Forced into a corner, Zhang Tuohai stopped selling supplies. Then, let's see who will suffer the loss.
Just when Zhang Tuohai was about to refine the meat into oil, Su Mu sent him a private message.
"I have flour here, but only 20 kilograms. Do you want it?" Su Mu asked.
"Of course. What do you want to exchange? We have meat, water, canned food, and baked naan. You can also eat dumplings, but you have to wait for a while." Zhang Tuohai said.
"We don't want to exchange fixed things, we want to make an agreement." Su Mu said.
"What agreement?"
"From now until the day of the disaster, there are a total of six days. I can give you these 20 kilograms of flour now, but you have to be responsible for our meals for the next six days. Don't worry, we sisters don't eat much, so about three or two ounces of flour per meal will be enough." Su Mu said a little nervously.
After seeing Su Mu’s message, Zhang Tuohai started to think in his mind.
If we calculate based on the amount of 3 liang of noodles that the sisters eat for each meal, then for two people that would be 6 liang of noodles, and for three meals a day that would be 1.8 kilograms.
Including the disaster day, the total weight for six days is 10.8 kilograms.
I made a net profit of nearly 10 kilograms of noodles.
And this is without adding water.
Even if you add some vegetables, shredded meat or something, you can still make some profit.
Moreover, if you agree to this deal, you can also tie down this major blueprint producer and receive more blueprints yourself, which is killing two birds with one stone .
This deal is a good deal.
"Yes, we will provide three meals a day, which are guaranteed to be hot. However, the meals may not be served on time, after all, we still have to find supplies," said Zhang Tuohai.
"It's settled then. I've sent the flour over, and you can take it."
[Su Mu gave you 20 kilograms of flour]
"Sister, you just gave him the flour? Do you trust him so much? What if he cheats us?" Su Qi on the side was a little worried.
"There's nothing we can do about it." Su Mu sighed, "We don't have a pot, a stove, or a fire starter, and we don't have enough water or firewood. Most importantly, we don't know how to roll noodles or steam buns. The flour would be wasted in our hands, but if we give it to him, at least he can guarantee us enough food for the next six days."
"But what if he lies to you?" Su Qi asked.
"Probably not." Su Mu shook his head. "Didn't he fulfill his promise in the last trade of braised meat? He even gave you an extra pig ear. Have you forgotten how it tasted?"
Hearing Su Mu's words, Su Qi couldn't help but licked his lips.
The smell of pig ears is so delicious.
She never knew that pig ears were so delicious.
"Of course, this is secondary. The important thing is that he still needs to do business on the platform. If he defaults on our debt, he will lose his credibility and he will no longer be able to do business on the platform. He will not lose the big picture for the sake of the small." Su Mu continued to explain.
"I hope so." After listening to Su Mu's explanation, Su Qi could only nod in agreement.
