I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 252 - 158: The Poisonous Hope Village

Chapter 252: Chapter 158: The Poisonous Hope Village

Over the next few days, the high temperatures persisted, but the residents of Hope Village had already adapted to it.

After all, the tailor shop within the territory had already stocked up a sufficient number of heat-resistant equipment, and anyone who could afford to buy one could largely fend off the sweltering weather.

For the residents of Hope Village, although only two days had passed, the changes within the territory were enormous.

First was construction. In the past two days, not only had the number of houses in the residential area and shops in Commercial Street increased significantly, but the first and second factories in the factory area had also been completed. The first factory was given to Meng Chengzhou, and the second was given to Zhong Yongnian. As soon as they took possession, they immediately put them into use.

Meng Chengzhou’s Wood Workshop quickly came out with a new product—paper. As soon as it hit the market, it became wildly popular throughout the territory. After all, paper was light and thin, making it really convenient for writing and carrying. Besides, there were many different types of paper, and Meng Chengzhou even developed packaging paper and boxes, which became favorites among the territory’s merchants.

The popularity of Zhong Yongnian’s meat product factory was no less impressive. The high temperatures were exceedingly favorable for making meat products. Various flavors of dried meat were being produced continuously and packed into boxes. With the substantial production, some merchant teams waiting in the territory managed to score a bargain. After buying dried meat and some fresh products, they quickly took their goods and left, sure to return for more if sales went well.

Second, the introduction of fresh fruits and special fruits grown in the territory’s own fields into the market sparked the creative skills of Hope Village Residents.

Previously, many gourmet foods, though very tasty, still couldn’t compare with those from Blue Star, and many unique flavors couldn’t be replicated.

But once new crops such as chili peppers, lemons, and sugarcane were introduced, everything changed.

Chili peppers could be used for recipes like hot and sour noodles, hot pot, and skewer seasonings, among others.

Lemons could be made into lemonade, enhance the flavor of many foods, and remove unwanted odors.

Sugarcane could be made into juice and also processed into sugar.

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And many more fruits could be used as ingredients, increasing the variety at the seasoning storefront.

This shop had already developed soy sauce, bean paste, and chicken bouillon from soybeans; vinegar and rice wine from rice; salt from rock salts; and chicken essence from chicken meat.

It already dominated the seasoning market in the territory, and now, with the addition of chili powder and sugar, it was a crown jewel.

It might not look like much, but it was the busiest shop in the territory, as both businesses and individuals needed these seasonings.

And with a more comprehensive range of seasonings available, a few more varieties of gourmet shops appeared in the territory.

Especially the hot pot restaurants, which, from the day they opened, had long lines wrapping around.

Third, foods with special effects. Ling Mingzhi hired professionals like Paul from Djibouti Village at high wages, who, after simple training, opened shops in Hope Village supplying foods with special effects.

As soon as these shops opened, they attracted countless customers.

After all, it was more convenient and delicious to achieve healing effects through food than through potions.

Especially in the hot weather, chilled foods with special effects were a complete relief for the body and soul.

And these changes in the territory made Hope Village appear even more prosperous, with its village functions becoming ever more comprehensive.

This situation brought surprise and delight to the Blue Star residents of Hope Village, not to mention the native residents of the territory.

Most of them were thoroughly conquered by the gourmet food of Hope Village.

Especially the merchant teams, who had tasted a variety of delicacies from Hope Village, not only spent a lot of money, but also visibly rounded out.

"I’ve gained weight again, gained weight."

"Today, I was chasing a Demon Beast, and I actually felt a bit like I couldn’t run anymore, degenerated, too degenerated."

"Me too!"

"Life in Hope Village is so good, there’s so much delicious food, three meals a day, each one different, and still not finishing it all!"

"Thank goodness the stuff in Hope Village isn’t expensive. In any other larger territory, we’d be emptying our pockets and still wouldn’t be able to eat such tasty food."

"Ah, I don’t want to leave anymore."

"Me neither! I’ve already decided, when it’s time to go back to my territory, I’ll bring my family over."

"I’m thinking the same thing. An ordinary person can live as well in Hope Village as any Professional!"