Drive to the Tang Dynasty, where supplies are refreshed daily!

Chapter 20 Local Specialties!
“Okay, no problem,” Xiao Ran agreed.

Xiao Ran wanted to start from Kaolao Village and gradually establish himself in the Tang Dynasty through his own efforts.

Li Shimin and Li Lizhi were essentially keeping a safety net for themselves; if anything happened in the future, they could perhaps ask them for help.

Xiao Ran watched the two children eating with great relish.

The way they earnestly cook is also adorable.

Li Lizhi has always been elegant; she truly never goes out of style.

With Li Shimin and his several large appetites to feed them, there was no way anything would be left over.

Before leaving, Xiao Ran gave each of the two little princesses a tomato.

Since the Tang Dynasty didn't have any stir-fries, and the others probably didn't recognize tomatoes or know what to cook them with, Xiao Ran simply let the two little princesses eat them as fruit.

Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin also took a few fish, but the rest were all put back into the water, just like before.

Before leaving, the two little princesses hugged Xiao Hei.

Li Lizhi also reluctantly gave the cat to Xiao Ran.

It's clear that the sisters really like Xiao Ran's pet, but it's also very important to Xiao Ran.

After the others had gone some distance, Xiao Ran began to pack his things.

After returning the items to the cave, Xiao Ran also took a look at the things that Li Shimin and the others had given him earlier.

There were many fine silks and satins, but Xiao Ran didn't understand them.

However, it is also known that cloth was a hard currency in this era, just like precious metals.

Although I don't know the material, it feels very comfortable to the touch, so it must be quite valuable.

Besides silks and satins, there were also several boxes containing jade.

There was also a pair of cups, which appeared to be made of gold and silver.

“What a generous gesture!”

These things are worth a lot of money.

Xiao Ran took all the potatoes and sweet potatoes off the car; he had been reluctant to eat them and wanted to save them.

Now RVs can be refreshed, and these can also be eaten.

Just leave a few seeds.

The introduction of potatoes and sweet potatoes would surely shock the imperial court.

Unfortunately, Xiao Ran didn't know what year it was.

Xiao Ran felt that the social atmosphere of this era was quite good, but he couldn't explain why he felt that way.

After putting his things away, Xiao Ran took the dog for a walk to the pond and found a grassy spot to lie down and sunbathe.

Occasionally, when I picked up my binoculars and looked around, I discovered that it wasn't just Third Sister picking millet ears; there were other children as well.

They should all be from Kaolao Village, and many women also pick up millet ears in the fields.

Those with their heads down are mostly picking millet ears.

Xiao Ran drifted off to sleep, with Xiao Hei lying beside him, watching over him.

The two little princesses in the carriage each held a tomato, treating it like a precious treasure.

"Sizi, let your older sister take a look." Li Lizhi didn't, because there were only two left, and Xiao Ran had given them to the two little princesses.

“Mmm~” The little princess handed the tomato to Li Lizhi.

Li Lizhi gently squeezed it, thinking about what she had just eaten, and thought it was very delicious.

I've only ever cooked before, so I don't know what it tastes like to eat directly.

"Sizi, won't you try some?"

The little princess shook her head, "I'll give it to Mommy~"

"It's red, it's good!"

"Ah Niang Mei You Qi~"

"I want to give one to my mother too!" Princess Chengyang also said.

"Okay," Li Lizhi smiled and handed the tomato to the little princess.

"Hey sis~ When are we coming to play again~?"

"You silly girl, didn't we just start our journey back?" Li Lizhi said, both amused and exasperated.

"Little Nangjun is so amazing~ And so many good ones~"

Hearing the little princess say this, Li Lizhi looked at the bread she hadn't finished eating.

"The dogs are so cute, and so are the kittens," Princess Chengyang said excitedly.

The three little princesses were very happy with the trip.

Li Shimin, riding his horse, was considering how to buy a fishing rod from Xiao Ran.

The more he learned about Xiao Ran's fishing rod, the less he appreciated his old bamboo fishing rod.

There's absolutely no comparison. Third Sister, carrying a basket, appeared on the small hillside beside the pool. Seeing Xiao Ran and Gouzi on the other side, she smiled and said, "Sister, the young master is here, and Xiao Hei is over there!"

Zhang Erya nodded, "Let's go take a look!"

"Woof woof woof!" the dog suddenly barked.

Xiao Ran was startled awake. He opened his eyes and looked around, only to find that it was the Zhang sisters who had come.

Without going back to sleep, Xiao Ran got up and took the dog over, as if the dog had come looking for him.

"Second Mother, Third Mother!"

"Young master!" Third Sister ran up to Xiao Ran carrying a new basket, her forehead covered in sweat, as if she were very tired.

"Young master, your brother picked some wild fruits on the mountain. Please try some," Zhang Erya said with a smile.

Third Sister handed the basket to Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran then noticed that there were persimmons, chestnuts, and even kiwis inside the basket.

These should be considered local specialties.

Understanding that this was a return gift from the siblings, Xiao Ran did not refuse. Only through reciprocity can relationships last.

"Okay, thank you!" Xiao Ran took the basket, surprised that kiwis existed in this era.

I always thought this thing was an invasive species that only appeared in modern times.

"Young master, we've prepared a meal at home and would like to invite you to come and have a taste."

She seemed a little reserved and embarrassed, but I could sense her sincerity.

She was afraid that Xiao Ran would refuse.

"Okay, I'll definitely go later." It's evening meal, so we have to go in the evening.

This is to inform Xiao Ran in advance.

The two sisters agreed not to linger.

Xiao Ran picked up a persimmon and took a bite. "So sweet!"

After looking at the persimmons and then at the chestnuts, Xiao Ran suddenly had a bold idea.

"Can you make money by making persimmon cakes and roasted chestnuts?"

"That's a good idea." Xiao Ran was very satisfied with it.

Back in the RV, Xiao Ran emptied the contents of the basket and then took it back.

Knowing that the three siblings were having a hard time, Xiao Ran naturally wouldn't go empty-handed.

I definitely need to bring something back; a basket is just the right size to carry it all.

There were actually quite a few supplies in the RV, and since they could be refreshed, Xiao Ran didn't have to worry about giving them to the Zhang siblings and not having any left for himself.

After much deliberation, Xiao Ran prepared rice and flour.

These are probably what the Zhang siblings need most.

They also planned to bring along the fish they had left behind earlier.

As evening approached, Xiao Ran was already waiting by the pool.

This time, it was Third Sister who came.

Zhang Erya was probably preparing meals at home.

Xiao Ran stood up, somewhat expectant, wondering what ordinary people in this era would eat.

"Xiao Langjun!"

"Third Sister!" Xiao Ran picked up Kaolao and carried the fish over, and the Samoyed must have followed along.

Third Sister petted the dog and liked it very much.

Xiao Ran gave Third Sister a small bag of calcium milk biscuits.

With the RV supplies being replenished, Xiao Ran simply can't keep up with the demand.

Third Sister led Xiao Ran toward her home, only to discover that the earthen wall Xiao Ran had seen earlier was Third Sister's house.

You can see it from the hillside next to the pool; it's not far.

It's located on the very edge of the village.

Upon arriving at the courtyard gate, I saw several thatched huts inside, the houses also made of rammed earth.

"Young master, this is the place!"

"Brother, sister, we're back!" Third Sister called out.

Zhang Dalang and Zhang Erya came out. Zhang Erya had a smile on her face, while Zhang Dalang still had a stern expression.

The coarse cloth that had been wrapped around his forehead was gone, and Xiao Ran saw the word "thorn" on it.

'Unfilial piety'

(End of this chapter)