As April drew near, veiled in drizzle, Cheng Su followed Technician Zhu into the apple-producing area he had introduced. She feasted her eyes on the pastoral scenery and tasted the fruit from several orchards. Indeed, the apples were crisper, sweeter, and more delicious than those from Qing City, with an exceptionally rich fragrance.
Moreover, the sweetness of these apples was fresh and crisp, not at all cloying or throat-tightening—perhaps due to their proximity to the west, where the days were longer.
Cheng Su ordered several boxes of apples to be sent back and also discussed preliminary cooperation intentions with two orchards. If the sauces turned out satisfactorily, she would choose one of them as a supplier.
Having been out for several days and on the run, by evening, Technician Zhu had taken Zhu Lifen to eat that yak hotpot.
