Jiang Tong simply chose to ignore Uncle Hou's meaningful look. Why had she never realized that Uncle Hou had the potential to become a matchmaker?
"Huh? There's even a stove for heating? That's amazing, Brother Chen! You really know how to enjoy life! I originally thought it would be good enough to have something cold, but I didn't expect you to have such equipment here. I have to say, you're the one!"
Hou Cheng looked at Chen Bufan in amazement as he took out a small and exquisite stove for outdoor travel from his bag, and his eyes lit up.
He never expected that today he would not only be able to taste those delicious canned foods that only big shots had the opportunity to enjoy, but also that these cans could be heated and eaten. This treatment was simply enviable.
"Of course. How can hot food taste better when it's cold? Heating the food can better bring out its inherent aroma."
Chen Bufan explained with a smile as he fiddled with the small stove deftly.
As he spoke, he skillfully opened a can of fragrant braised pork.
If he wasn't afraid that they wouldn't be able to accept it and he didn't want to be exposed for the time being, he could have just taken out a gas tank.
"Let me handle this. You can chat with Uncle Hou first and wait for a while."
Seeing this, Jiang Tong naturally reached out and took the can that Chen Bufan had just opened, then bent down and prepared to pick up the stove and walk aside to heat up the food.
Chen Bufan quickly snatched the can from her hand and said in an unquestionable tone:
"No! It's not convenient for you to walk, just leave it to me, just sit down and rest for a while. We can eat on this coffee table, it's also good."
Having said that, he continued to busy himself with opening other cans. He was willing to do something for the woman, but when it came down to it, he couldn't make her feel uncomfortable and have her work done. It wasn't like he couldn't do it.
Jiang Tong had her can taken away by the man. She bit her lower lip and sat obediently on the sofa without saying a word. She did not feel disgusted by Chen Bufan's domineering behavior, but rather felt quite warmed.
"Yes, Xiaotong, you take a rest. I'll help Brother Chen. Oh, Brother Chen, don't fight anymore. We can just open one to try. You can go to the base to exchange the rest for some crystal cores. It would be a waste to give them to us."
Seeing that Chen Bufan cared about Jiang Tong, Hou Cheng felt that there might be a chance between them, so he smiled happily at Jiang Tong. He also felt distressed when he saw Chen Bufan opening a few more cans of food, as these things were valuable nowadays.
All kinds of supplies in the cities surrounding the Beijing base have been under strict control for a long time, and it is extremely difficult for ordinary people to obtain food.
After all, these materials were either transported to the capital base to ensure the supply of the core area, or fell into the hands of some powerful people.
For ordinary people who have no power or influence, there is almost no way for them to get such top-level resources.
Unless someone dares to take the risk of going to a farther city to find food, but that would undoubtedly put oneself in extreme danger. Who would dare to risk their life for the sake of a momentary appetite?
Living conditions in the capital base are difficult, and the food provided is of poor quality and limited in quantity, but at least here people still have a glimmer of hope and can barely survive. But now that it has been developed for so long, the quality of food has gradually improved.
Chen Bufan said to Hou Cheng, who looked distressed, "There are three of us. How can such a small box be enough? Don't feel bad. Besides, both of you are injured. You need to replenish your nutrition to recover faster."
After saying that, Chen Bufan completely ignored Hou Cheng's obstruction, opened the cans on his own, and placed several cans of braised pork on the stove one by one to heat them up.
In fact, for Chen Bufan, who has a big appetite, this amount of canned food is not even enough to fill the gaps between his teeth, let alone fill the stomachs of three people. Fortunately, his current body does not require him to eat a full meal every time.
Before long, as the fire continued to heat the food, the rich aroma of braised pork gradually spread.
Hou Cheng, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but close his eyes, took a deep breath, and his face was full of intoxication.
Even Jiang Tong, who was usually more reserved, couldn't help but stick out her tongue to lick her lips gently, and her throat rolled unconsciously. It was obvious that she was also aroused by the tempting fragrance.
Chen Bufan placed a box of heated canned braised pork in front of Jiang Tong first, and then gave it to Hou Cheng.
He opened the can of yellow peaches and placed them in front of Jiang Tong. "It can help relieve greasiness, and canned yellow peaches can also supplement vitamin C."
Then he took out some bread and put it on the coffee table, to be eaten as a staple food with the meat, otherwise it would be too greasy to eat just the meat.
"Thank you."
Jiang Tong said thank you before starting to eat in small bites.
In front of Chen Bufan, she couldn't help but want to maintain her image, but her little expression after taking a bite of the meat, which was smelled delicious, was seen by Chen Bufan, it was so cute.
Hou Cheng picked up a piece of meat, put it under his nose and sniffed it hard, then put it in his mouth and started eating it in big mouthfuls, sighing as he ate.
"I used to see it in the supermarket but didn't want to buy it because I was afraid that too many preservatives would be bad for my health. But now, I want to try it even in my dreams. It's all thanks to Xiaotong."
"It's all thanks to Mr. Chen...Mr. Chen."
"Just call me by my name, Hitomi."
"Okay, Chen Bufan."
“Oh my god, it’s so delicious!”
After dinner, Jiang Tong did not go back to the bedroom to rest. She just didn’t know how to face Chen Bufan at first. Now that they had eaten together, they became more familiar with each other.
The one who was most seriously injured was Hou Cheng, whose calf was pierced, and Chen Bufan's treatment was unprofessional. Fortunately, Hou Cheng's physical condition is good now, and he will be fine after a few days of rest.
Now, Hou Cheng went back to his bedroom and lay down. After a good meal, he wanted to sleep for a while, mainly because he wanted to leave space for the two young people.
In the living room, Chen Bufan and Jiang Tong were chatting idly, with the thick-skinned Chen Bufan taking the lead. Jiang Tong was still more or less a stranger to them.
Even though their relationship is already very close.
Jiang Tong has never been in a relationship and even rarely gets along with the opposite sex. She is not good at talking by nature, not to mention that the two of them have an awkward relationship.
"Do you feel any changes in your body?"
Chen Bufan asked curiously, Jiang Tong was infected by a mantis yesterday, and her body evolved. The two chatted for a long time, but she didn't mention it.
Hearing this, Jiang Tong was stunned.
In fact, it’s not that Jiang Tong didn’t mention it, but she herself had forgotten about it. After all, she felt injured when she woke up, and she didn’t know that she had evolved yesterday.