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Chapter 849: Chapter 849 Shen Bai_1

Moreover, Shen Bai had accompanied the Crown Prince Yang Hao to Shuifeng Prefecture for disaster relief a few months ago and only recently returned to the Capital City. He was a good person who cared deeply for the people, entirely different from those young masters from the Aristocratic Families.

Qiao Xiaomai admired such a person, but her relationship with the Extreme Flavor Restaurant was there for all to see, and this time she was bound to disappoint Shen Bai.

Feeling slightly apologetic, Qiao Xiaomai prepared some fine tea and refreshments.

“Miss Qiao, your name is now well-known throughout Shuifeng Prefecture. Almost every resident knows of you, and they have all used the various methods of cooking sweet potato that you came up with. They are very grateful to you,” said Shen Bai casually as he sipped his tea.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiaomai smiled even more modestly, “It’s just sweet potato, after all. How it is eaten doesn’t make much of a difference; it’s not a big deal.”

Hearing this, Shen Bai’s face lost its smile as he solemnly said, “It is different. After the disaster struck Shuifeng Prefecture, and while the day was still not too late, they planted a batch of sweet potatoes.”

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“The roads are rough, and the transport of food from outside is difficult. For most people, sweet potatoes are the staple, so having a variety to choose from is always good for the disaster victims.”

Their homes were destroyed, and food was limited to one kind. While it could fill their stomachs, being forced to eat begrudgingly and eating with joy and anticipation are two entirely different attitudes for disaster victims.

The dark days suddenly had hope, a glimmer of warmth, which was good for them.

After listening to Shen Bai, Qiao Xiaomai fell silent for a moment.

Experiencers of natural disasters like earthquakes may develop psychological disorders afterward, with severe cases leading to suicide.

Now, by using the variety of ways to eat sweet potatoes as comfort for the sufferers to start the conversation, Shen Bai certainly exaggerated, but there was definitely some truth in his words.

“How are things over at Shuifeng Prefecture now?” she asked.

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“It’s okay. The houses that collapsed during the earthquake have been rebuilt. However, due to the delay, there has been some shortage of Xiaomi,” replied Shen Bai.

Qiao Xiaomai fell silent again upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Shen Bai explained, “His Majesty has already arranged for the transportation of grain from nearby prefecture cities.”

But it was not very effective.

Apart from sweet potatoes, which could yield several thousand catties per acre, the yield of wheat and Xiaomi was only a few hundred catties per acre, so the food that could be transported from neighboring prefecture cities was limited.

However, with sweet potatoes available, there was at least no starvation.

Qiao Xiaomai looked at Shen Bai and suddenly curved her lips into a smile. “Mr. Shen, could you perhaps share with me what you saw and heard in Shuifeng Prefecture?”

“Which aspect would you like to hear about?” asked Shen Bai with a smile, putting down his tea bowl.

“Any aspect will do.”

After thinking for a moment, Shen Bai said, “Then let’s start with His Highness the Crown Prince.”

Yang Hao had hastened to Shuifeng Prefecture as soon as possible. He arrived a month later but stayed there for several months.

The diligent disaster relief efforts of Yang Hao, the dire conditions of the disaster victims, and some tear-jerking stories from the earthquake—once started, these topics were not easily put to rest.

Seeing that the sun was about to set, Qiao Xiaomai interrupted Shen Bai’s account, smiling, “Please continue your talk with Sanyi, I’ll go prepare the meal.”

Shen Bai thanked her, “That would be troubling you, Miss.”

“It’s nothing,” said Qiao Xiaomai as she stood up and left the hall for the kitchen.

Having a distinguished guest from afar, she prepared an entire table of exquisite dishes. During the meal, Shen Bai no longer talked about the situation in Shuifeng Prefecture but instead told Qiao Xiaomai and Tongsan about the secret tunnel in the mountains.

He had yet to see that marvel of a secret tunnel!

To see the secret tunnel, they would have to wait till tomorrow.

That evening, Shen Bai stayed at the manor.

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