dkrc Chapter 0016 is actually about [Cooking]?!
Chapter 0016 is actually about [Cooking]?!
Ma Dongwen and Ai Kebai's eyes lit up as they looked at the farm machinery parked in the yard.
Gu Tong told them to look around as they pleased, and went inside to make tea. She also prepared some dried fruit and sesame seeds.
These are things he brought back from the countryside today, and he's taking them out to serve guests now.
A little later, Ma Dongwen and Ai Kebai came in.
"Congratulations on getting your driver's licenses! Come and have a seat."
Gu Tong congratulated Ma Dongwen and Aikebai, then invited them to sit down and brought out a teapot, pouring each of them a cup of hot tea.
Speaking of the assessment process, Ai Kebai still feels lingering fear.
He almost made a big mistake at the time, but then he remembered what Gu Tong had said during practice, which saved him from having to retake the test and allowed him to get his driver's license smoothly.
"Brother Gu, I want to thank you and Brother Ma for your help. Otherwise, I don't know how long I would have had to wait to pass the test."
"Aikbai, if you keep being this mushy, don't say you know us."
Before Gu Tong could reply, Ma Dongwen became a little unhappy and directly retorted to Ai Kebai.
Aikebai didn't mind and quickly changed the subject.
"Brother Gu, you should build a farm machinery shed, otherwise it's such a waste to leave it exposed to the sun and rain."
"I was planning to build a shed and was thinking of finding someone to help me, but they haven't replied yet."
Gu Tong nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.
He originally wanted to ask Dong Jun where he was buying materials and if the other party could lend a hand when he had some free time. But the other party hasn't responded yet, probably because he's busy with transportation.
"This is simple. I'll take care of the materials for you; they'll definitely be cheaper than what's on the market. Also, have you ever done this kind of work before? If not, I'll find you an expert; it won't cost much."
Ma Dongwen had many connections, and upon hearing this, he immediately took on the task of purchasing the materials.
He also suggested that Gu Tong not do it himself, but find someone who specializes in this field, so that the sheds they build will be aesthetically pleasing, durable, and safer.
Gu Tong currently has nearly 14 yuan in cash. Although she has loans on her hands, her short-term financial pressure has been greatly reduced.
Therefore, after pondering for a moment, he made a decision: "Okay, then I'll trouble you, Brother Ma."
"Don't be so polite. Just call me Lao Ma from now on. The more polite we are, the less like friends we are."
Ma Dongwen smiled憨厚ly, indicating that everyone should not be polite, as it was just a small matter.
The group then began chatting about all sorts of things for about an hour before Ma Dongwen and Ai Kebai said their goodbyes and left.
As evening approached, Dong Jun called: "Brother Gu, I'm so sorry! I've been running around all day and just finally got some rest."
"I guess you must be busy. Two friends came to visit me this afternoon and agreed to supply me with materials and find a professional worker to do the work."
Gu Tong spoke frankly and directly, without beating around the bush.
Dong Jun is actually not capable of this job. He can lend a hand if someone else can do it, but he would definitely be at a loss if he were to be the main player.
"It's good that the problem is solved. If you need help in the future, just let me know, and I'll be there whenever you call."
After exchanging a few words, the two hung up the phone.
After dinner, Gu Tong opened the panel and immediately saw the changes in the information.
[Current Task (Completed): With spring plowing approaching, purchase agricultural machinery and obtain the relevant licenses within 15 days.]
[Reward: New Year's Gift Box (1 pieces)]
Do you want to claim the reward?
......
"receive!"
Gu Tong silently recited a phrase in his mind, and the New Year's gift box arrived immediately.
Even at this point, how could he resist? He immediately opened the New Year gift box, filled with anticipation.
What he needs most right now is naturally [Shennong Value]. There's also a [Shennong Pavilion] in the system that he hasn't unlocked yet, and it always makes him itchy whenever he thinks about it.
But opening blind boxes is all about luck; you might not get what you want.
"Congratulations, host, you have obtained the skill book, 'Cooking Skills: Beginner'."
A light blue beginner skill book appeared on the light screen. As an exciting voice rang out, the skill book disintegrated and turned into a patch of light, which entered Gu Tong's mind without any hindrance.
His extensive culinary knowledge had become second nature, and even though it was only a beginner-level skill, it was still a thousand times better than his previous cooking skills.
"Wait, isn't this the Shennong System? Why is there a skill like 'Cooking'?"
If there were other ways to improve Gu Tong's cooking skills, he would definitely welcome them with open arms.
He was shocked to find such a thing in the reward box for the mission. He felt terribly cheated; he would have been happy with even a few dozen Shennong points.
He doesn't run a restaurant, so what use is this skill to him?
"Shennong needs to eat too! Besides, the core of the Shennong System is the Shennong legacy, while skills are all-encompassing; how can they be lumped together? Ignorant!"
As a result, a cold voice echoed in his mind, and he was looked down upon by the system.
Ignorance is ignorance. The world is vast, but the system is the ultimate authority!
To heal her wounded heart, Gu Tong immediately took the third pill of the Body Tempering Pill, rinsed off, and collapsed onto the bed.
Fall asleep in a second.
The next morning.
After jumping off the bed, Gu Tong stretched.
The bones in his body crackled and popped, and even the gaps between his bones exuded a sense of ease and comfort.
He then went to the kitchen and cooked a pot of bone broth. It was still early, and after he finished his workout and prepared the farm machinery he would be using that day, he could have breakfast.
After his morning training, Gu Tong went to the vicinity of the west wall and began attaching a three-furrow plow to the tractor.
After completing this task, he also inspected the stone picker and rotary tiller, and performed maintenance on the tractor according to Coach Luo's experience.
Time passed slowly, the sun rose, and before we knew it, we had been busy for more than an hour.
Gu Tong first washed up, and then went to the kitchen.
The kitchen was filled with an enticing aroma, so he quickly ladled out a bowl of bone broth and started eating a naan bread.
Today's breakfast was really delicious. He kept tearing at the meat on the bone sticks, and soon a large pile of leftover bones accumulated on the table.
Of course, he didn't just focus on eating and drinking for himself; he also prepared a bowl of bones for Little Stone, which he took to the room at the east end after they cooled down a bit.
Little Stone seemed very happy, chewing its food and grinding its teeth, using the bone stick as its teething toy.
"It seems that my cooking skills are pretty good. Although it's only at the beginner level, my skill level is no worse than that of the chefs in the village."
After eating and drinking to her heart's content, Gu Tong patted her belly with satisfaction.
Yesterday's dissatisfaction has vanished. A real man should know how to cook and should never shortchange himself.
After finishing his meal and tidying up, he took Xiao Shitou and boarded the tractor, which sputtered and chugged its way towards the salt flats.
"Family, wake up! I'm driving the tractor to the fields now. I'm testing it out today, and I've got everything ready."
Gu Tong started a live stream as soon as he got in the car. Little Stone lay quietly in a corner of the driver's seat, and with the camera pointed at the windshield, it didn't really have anything to do.
After arriving at his own saline-alkali land, he jumped off the tractor, chose a suitable spot, and set up the tripod.
When we start working, it's obviously not feasible to film from the cab; we need to switch to a long-range lens.
"Just watch me work for a bit, I'll get back to you all when I'm done. Let's get started!"
Gu Tong gave a brief explanation to the camera, then returned to the tractor and positioned it according to the route he had planned in his mind.
After adjusting the three-plowshare plow, based on the results of the survey of the saline-alkali land that day, the depth of the soil was locked at 35 centimeters.
Finally, he walked around the tractor and the three-furrow plow one last time, making sure there were no oversights, before getting in and starting the engine.
With a gentle press and release of the clutch, the tractor started smoothly, and the three-furrow plow at the rear turned over the soil; everything seemed so smooth.