EBE Chapter 211 Named Red Crayfish
Chapter 211 Named Red Crayfish
Village Chief Wang went on to say: "Although we are also afraid that God will continue to punish us, there are too many of them and it has caused trouble to our lives. Sometimes they crawl onto the road and hurt children. Every time we let the cattle out to graze, their legs are clamped by them. It's very annoying. So the villagers still catch them to feed the chickens and ducks."
Zheng Sisi cleared her throat and said, "Don't be superstitious. This is not a punishment from God. The beetles were washed here from somewhere by the flood. After the water receded, they did not leave with the water, but continued to live here. This insect is called red crayfish in faraway places, and it is also a dish on the tables of ordinary people."
Zheng Sisi originally wanted to call him crayfish, but in ancient times the emperor was compared to a dragon, and all the royal family members were the sons and grandsons of dragons.
When the dish is eaten by everyone, some people who are looking for trouble will accuse me of treason, which is a huge injustice. It is more appropriate to name it red lobster.
All the villagers found Zheng Sisi's words incredible and started talking about it.
"How is that possible? This beetle is a dish. We have caught it and eaten it before, but there is no place to eat the shell."
"Yes! My family also caught some and ate them. A small hole was made on my mouth and it hurt for a few days. Fortunately, it healed after a few days and I was not poisoned."
"The shell was so hard that I couldn't bite it. It almost broke my teeth."
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Zheng Sisi pressed her hand and said, "I know everyone must have been injured because they don't know how to eat this red crayfish. So, let me ask you, if I buy this red crayfish, are any of you willing to catch it?"
"What, you want to buy this thing?"
"Girl, you are too young. Don't act on impulse. You will suffer losses later."
"Yes, so many of us have eaten it, proving that the bugs can't eat it, so don't bother."
"Girl, we know you have good intentions to help us, but we can't let you be deceived! The person who told you that you can eat it must have lied to you."
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The villagers advised Zheng Sisi not to act impulsively and do stupid things. Zheng Sisi was also moved by this, proving that these were simple farmers who did not want her to be cheated.
Zheng Sisi said: "Thank you for your kindness. I can indeed turn this red lobster into a delicacy. Don't worry, I won't let myself suffer any loss."
She smiled and said, "I'm just afraid that you will feel that you've suffered a loss in the future, haha."
Village Chief Wang asked: "County Master, are you really considering purchasing this red crayfish?"
Zheng Sisi replied: "Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have come so far to investigate!"
Village Chief Wang saw that Zheng Sisi was not joking. As the head of the village, he also wanted to do something practical for the villagers.
He then asked, "How does the county lord want to acquire it?"
Zheng Sisi said, "Village Chief Wang, I won't hide it from you. I buy loaches and eels in the county town for ten cents per pound, and I plan to buy this red crayfish at ten cents per pound as well."
"Boom!" Zheng Sisi's words were like a thunder that stunned everyone except her, and it took them a long time to react.
"What? Ten cents a pound. This insect can be sold for money. Did I hear it right?"
"Ten cents a pound, it's so expensive, am I dreaming, pinch me."
"Hiss, it hurts, can't you be gentler? This is real, the bugs cost ten cents a pound."
"Village chief, is our village going to get rich?"
"Hahahahaha!"
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Village Chief Wang was also unable to hide his excitement, and he wiped his tears while laughing: "Could it be that our village has really come to an end? The insects that have troubled us for eight years have been solved, and we can even sell them for money."
The third prince was also shocked. After listening to the villagers' description, he felt sorry for the villagers in the Weishui River area, who had lived in dire straits for eight years. He was happy that someone could help the villagers solve the problem of red crayfish, but he was also worried that Zheng Sisi would suffer as the villagers said.
He moved closer to Zheng Sisi and said, "Sisi, should we reconsider this matter?"
Zheng Sisi looked back at him: "You don't believe me!"