In this era, no one knows the value of chili peppers.

Legend has it that chili peppers were only introduced to China in the 16th century, but that doesn't mean it didn't exist before. As an east-west trade city, Dima City naturally has no shortage of rare treasures.

Xiao Can couldn't have imagined that he could find this kind of treasure here. The taste of transcendence is enough to set off a revolution in the gastronomic world.

His heart was pounding, but he was poured cold by the old man with a basin of cold water.

"Uncle, this potted plant is very important to me. Otherwise, I will give five, four, three, two, and one tael of silver, what do you think? ”

Xiao Can couldn't wait to take out the silver, but he was afraid that the old man would make a counteroffer, and the price would drop again and again. But buying a pot of ugly-looking flowers and plants for one or two pieces of silver is already considered a good thing.

Qiao Qiao tugged at his sleeve and said in a low voice: "This flower and grass is at most dozens of dollars, how can anyone spend money like you?" ”

Xiao Can said in a low voice: "That's because you don't understand its value, this is a treasure that money can't buy." ”

The old man's wise eyes turned on the faces of the two, and he said with a smile: "This little friend, I understand your feelings for pleasing beauties, but this flower and plant was obtained by the old man from a Hu merchant and guest. The old man has been studying flowers and plants for several years, but he has never seen this flower and plant, so he wants to keep it and plant it himself. ”

Qiao Qiaoqiao blushed and explained: "Old man, I don't have the kind of relationship with him you think, he is not familiar with life when he first came here, so I took him to ......"

"Long-winded, what do you explain when you sleep all the time?" Xiao Can was very anxious to get the chili pepper, blocked Qiao Qiao's mouth in three or two sentences, turned his head and smiled: "Uncle, this plant is not easy to raise, why don't I help you raise it?" ”

Qiao Qiao said indignantly: "Xiao Can, you make it clear for me!" ”

The final name of the daughter's family, it's okay to talk about it behind closed doors at home, who knows that this guy is also open-mouthed outside, if she is misunderstood, how else will she behave?

Xiao Can said impatiently: "Can you be quiet for a while?" Beware of any more nonsense, I'll make your belly bigger. ”

Qiaoqiao's face was even redder, but this time she was angry.

She took a deep breath and said to the old man who sold flowers: "Uncle, no matter how much money this shameless man pays, I will pay him twice the price!" ”

Xiao Can said angrily: "Qiao Sanyuan, you can't get along with me sincerely, right?" ”

Qiao Qiao turned her head proudly: "Yes, this girl just can't get used to seeing your villain face!" ”

"Haha, don't get angry, it's just a flower and plant, don't hurt the harmony." The old man smiled and said to Xiao Can: "This little friend, listening to your tone, it seems that you know the origin of this flower and plant?" ”

"Of course I know." Xiao Can recalled the scene when the chef went to the countryside, and said: "This plant is called 'chili pepper', which is said to be produced in South America...... Well, far, far away. Of course, if the temperature and climate are suitable, it is not excluded that it may be produced elsewhere. It blooms every spring and summer, and the fruit grows on the branches, perhaps because of the hot weather in Dima, and this one in your hand has already borne fruit. These red fruits grow into cones and have a spicy taste, so they are actually a very peculiar ingredient rather than ornamental plants. ”

Hearing his explanation, the old man nodded suddenly, and Qiao Qiao was also surprised, he didn't expect this guy to have research on flowers and plants.

"Listening to Xiaoyou's words, you know that you are a person who really cherishes flowers and loves flowers, I don't know where Xiaoyou is high?"

Xiao Can waved his hand and said, "What cherish flowers and love flowers, the old man is too lifting." Zai Xia is just a chef, and he wants this flower and plant to be made into ingredients to make more delicious dishes for diners all over the world. ”

The old man was in awe: "I can't see that Xiaoyou is young, but he has great ambitions, and he will have achievements in the future." ”

"There is no end to the sea of food, and diligence is the boat, and my generation still needs to work hard. So uncle, this pepper is really important to me, if you are willing to cut love, I will pay ten taels of silver. ”

Xiao Can had sincerity written on his face, secretly thinking that if this still can't impress you, Lao Tzu has no choice but to rob it.

The old man smiled kindly and said, "That's it, since it is useful to you, the old man will give it to you." ”

"Thank you, uncle!"

Xiao Can was overjoyed in his heart, and happily stuffed the silver ticket to the old man, but saw the latter shake his head and refuse: "Xiao Xiaoyou is too polite, just a flower and plant, but you can do it." The old man is the beauty of an adult, how can he collect cash? ”

I didn't see that this old man was quite righteous.

Xiao Can is also a bold person, and said with a smile: "Then I won't be polite to you anymore." Haven't asked the old man what to call him? ”

The old man said: "The old man's surname is Feng, you call me Feng Bo." ”

Crazy man, this name is so strange.

Xiao Can said: "Feng Bo, on the night of the full moon, I will learn from a few chefs in Piaoxiang Courtyard, you must come when the time comes, I will cook for you to eat, and thank you for your love." ”

"Interesting, interesting." The old man also laughed and said, "The old man will definitely pass by then." ”

That's a hundred taels of silver!

Qiao Qiao's heart ached, as if he saw the silver slipping away. But then he shook his head again: It's not my silver, what am I doing in distress?

"Better thanks to a little bit, poor to death!"

Feng Bo sent the chili pepper to Xiao Can, glanced at it, and said, "Xiao Xiaoyou, have you offended anyone recently?" ”

Xiao Can was surprised: "You know this? Feng Bo, do you still know how to tell fortunes? ”

Feng Bo pointed behind Xiao Can and said, "It's not that the old man knows how to tell fortunes, but they have already come." ”

Xiao Can's heart sank, and he turned around suddenly, only to see a group of panting men slowly approaching. Wang Meng, the leader, clenched his fists and gurgled with a sinister smile on his face that must kill you, scaring most of the surrounding vendors away.

It's really haunting.

"Xiao Can, I see where you're running this time. Even Lao Tzu dares to play, I think you are tired of life! ”

To Xiao Can's slight surprise, Feng Bo did not leave, and still had a light smile on his face, as if what came on the other side was not a group of hideous and evil men, but a group of local chickens and dogs.

Feng Bo asked, "Xiao Xiaoyou, do you want to help?" ”

Your old arms and legs are still helping, it's good not to hold back.

Xiao Can waved his hand very calmly and said, "No, it's just a small scene." ”

Qiao Qiao was originally a little nervous, but thinking that he had easily resolved the crisis while talking and laughing, a heart settled down for no reason, and asked quietly, "What are you going to do?" ”

Xiao Can didn't tell her the battle plan, but unceremoniously grabbed her soft little hand.

Qiaoqiao's beautiful eyes widened suddenly.

This disciple, he actually ...... Grab Ben's hand?

A fire of ignorance rushed straight to the top of his head, Qiao Qiao just wanted to pull out his jade hand and throw him a big mouth by the way, but he saw Xiao Can's face full of horror, and his surprised eyes stared at the sky in the distance.

"Look, aliens have invaded Earth!"

Alien? Which tribe is here to grab the land?

Wang Meng and the others reflexively turned around together, only to see the blue sky and white clouds drifting.

When I looked back, I found that the front of the flower stall was empty, and the two people who were standing there had already turned into two small black dots in the distance.

Wang Meng, who was fooled for the second time, almost fainted with a black eye, and shouted hysterically: "Xiao Can, you are dead!" You're really dead this time - chase after Lao Tzu, chop up this bastard and feed it to the dogs!! ”

Feng Bo looked at the embarrassed figure fleeing in the distance, smiled and said to himself, "Hehe, what an interesting little guy." ”