Chapter 568: Is this really ordinary juice?
The truck that Zhang Daye mentioned refers to the flatbed truck used for daily purchases. Although it is still not a lot compared to a country, it can already play a good role.
That means that as long as the water shells in the Santo River are filled, a small pond can be easily created in an arid area dozens or even hundreds of miles away.
We can even consider asking Bell or the Running Ducks to work hard and travel to distant places within half a day to urgently provide water to severely drought-stricken areas.
"Thank you for your help. We in Alabasta will buy these shells at a high price, right?"
"That's not necessary. It's not much money in total." Zhang Da was also thinking that he would have to eat here for free later, so he didn't feel comfortable accepting money.
Cobra didn't say much. He said he could ask Vivi how much she paid later and compensate her accordingly.
After a brief narration, everyone took a bath according to the palace's arrangements to wash off the dust on their bodies, and then the banquet began.
Looking at the clinking of glasses on the table and listening to the sounds of cups, plates and bowls, Binz calmly took a sip of wine, and the familiar feeling came back.
After eating with this group of people, I feel that my appetite has improved a lot.
On the other side, Bell was talking to Ikalem. Seeing him elegantly cut a piece of Santo catfish with a knife and fork, Bell blurted out:
"Ikalem, do you know the nine ways to cook Santo Catfish?"
Ikalem: ???
The meat on the fork suddenly seemed less fragrant.
At this time, Vivi, Perona and Misaka sisters were staring at a cup of cactus juice in a daze.
All three of them lowered their eyes to the level of the table, leaving only half of their heads exposed.
Perona asked, "Is this definitely cactus juice?"
"Really?" Weiwei didn't have much confidence. She had sworn that there was no problem last time, but something went wrong. If she had another drink this time... she would die.
Misaka Sister: Stare...
She was squatting there simply as a person with special abilities, gathering with two of her kind.
"It can't be such a coincidence, right?" Xia Lulu said, "Devil Fruits are already rare, and those that look like cacti are even rarer. There's no reason why they would be squeezed into juice twice in the same place."
"Why don't I try it first?" Wendy showed a fearless expression. She was a little scared after hearing Vivi and the others say that the devil fruit tasted terrible.
Cobra placed his hand on Weiwei's head and said, "Don't worry. Ever since what happened last time, a small cup of juice is poured out from each large pot before it is served. It is drunk by the chef or the soldiers who want to become stronger. However, no one with special abilities has appeared in the past year."
"Other fruit products also have corresponding solutions, so you can eat the fruit foods on the table with confidence."
Originally, Cobra didn't want to make things so complicated, but after the Vivi case, he had to do so because he was really worried that Bell and Gaka would explode while coming to his place to eat some fruit one day.
The little girls were obviously relieved and reached out to get the cactus juice at the same time, but a cat's paw reached out from the side and stuffed the cup into its mouth.
After stuffing it in, he swallowed a steamed bun to press it down.
Several pairs of big eyes looked at Tom, which scared him so much that he swallowed his saliva and swallowed the large amount of things stuck in his throat.
Tom didn't know what was going on. He tentatively picked up a plate of cakes and handed them over to ask if they wanted some. After seeing everyone shaking their heads, he poured the cakes directly into his mouth and licked the plate clean.
"As for juice, there's plenty over there." Cobra was no longer surprised by the cat's appetite , but asked Vivi to take the sisters to move.
In the evening, Weiwei warmly invited the little sisters to sleep in her room. Her room was very spacious and the bed was quite big, so it was not crowded at all for four or five little girls to sleep in it.
"Wait a minute." Weiwei bent down and looked under her bed.
Wendy asked, "What's wrong?"
Weiwei said a little embarrassedly, "When I ran away before, I dug a hole under the bed. It seems that my father has sent someone to fill it up."
Xia Lulu said: "Of course it's been so long."
"But it's a pity. I still want to play... " Weiwei suddenly had an idea. "Why don't we dig a secret base underground?"
"Why would you do such a thing? Beep~ Misaka questions its necessity and entertainment value."
Weiwei said as a matter of course: "Because the secret base is cool!"
Who wouldn't want a secret base of their own?
Xia Lulu felt it was childish and advised, "At least dig somewhere else. If you damage the foundation of the palace, it will be very troublesome, and you will definitely be scolded."
Perona was originally in high spirits, but after hearing what Xia Lulu said, she became dejected: "At least Uncle Long will nag me."
Weiwei thought for a moment and said, "Then let's go dig somewhere else tomorrow. I remember there's an open space behind the palace."
Xia Lulu reminded her, "You're going to give a speech tomorrow, right? Have you prepared everything you want to say?"
As the princess suddenly disappeared for more than a year, we must say hello to the people and let everyone know that our princess has returned safely, and has made great progress compared to a year ago, at least she has not grown crooked.
Only when there is no problem with the future heir of the country can the common people live in peace.
"Well... you'll know when I start to speak." Weiwei didn't quite understand the significance of the speech. She thought it was just a chat with everyone and talk about her travels this year.
Because Cobra and Ikalem kept telling her not to be nervous and to say whatever she wanted to say, and then... Vivi believed them.
Even though her speech was to be broadcast nationwide via Den Den Mushi and loudspeakers, Weiwei didn't seem nervous at all and didn't even have a prepared speech.
Actually, it’s nothing. It’s not the princess’s coming-of-age ceremony, so it’s not that serious. Besides, Cobra will be there to accompany her, so he believes that Vivi won’t say anything inappropriate.
"You're too relaxed..." Xia Lulu held her forehead. She felt that a speech like this to the whole nation should be taken more seriously. "At least think about the general content of tomorrow's speech first, right?"
"Oh..." Weiwei thought for three minutes.
Afterwards, a pillow fight inexplicably broke out in the princess's room. Karu, unable to fight back because he had no hands, huddled in the corner trembling, not wanting to participate at all.
Didn’t you say you would consider tomorrow’s speech?
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The next morning, Ikalem's wife, Tilaguda, entered Vivi's room and "picked" out today's protagonist, Princess Vivi, from among the little girls sleeping in a mess on the bed.
I helped her finish washing up while she was half asleep, and then started to choose suitable clothes.
Only then did Weiwei wake up and rub her eyes: "Good morning, Tilaguda."
"Good morning, Princess. Did you not sleep well last night?"
Weiwei smiled sheepishly, "Hehehe, I had so much fun playing with everyone."
Wendy and the others also started to get up. Perona said in surprise, "Oh no! Are we going to be late? Vivi?"
Tilaguda was combing Weiwei's hair. She smiled gently at them through the mirror and said, "It's okay. It's still early. It's okay for you to sleep a little longer."
Wendy said, "No, we need to go cheer for Weiwei."
"You are all good children." Tilaguda said, "Then come and wash up first. How about I help you comb your hair?"
Maybe it was because she loved the children so much that she liked them as soon as she saw them. Wendy and Perona's long hair looked good, so she couldn't help but want to give them a beautiful hairstyle.
