Dinner is mainly meat.
Snow beef, a specialty of Xinxing, sandworms and humps unique to the desert, grimace fish in glaciers in extremely cold areas, and firebird wings...these are all difficult to eat on the old soil.
The soup is Fenghuang's favorite star snail soup, stewed with fresh olives, it's sweet and refreshing.
Of course, there are also two vegetarian dishes, mainly to cater to the tastes of Fenghuang and Sheng Xinhuai. The two of them chewed slowly and kept eating the vegetables, leaving the meat and vegetables almost untouched.
Tang Bandit and Xiao Pang were not polite. Although they were wearing suits and ties, their eating postures were no different from those of the old days.
Even though they have deliberately slowed down the pace...
"A flying car is not cheap. The latest model is worth millions of star coins, and even a second-hand flying car costs tens of millions..." Phoenix looked at Tang Bandit and explained aloud.
"Take Phoenix City as an example. It is the capital of the empire, but the per capita income is only about 120,000 star coins a year... It is still very difficult for ordinary people to buy a flying car."
"We are a university professor whose annual salary is only 300,000 star coins... If you want to buy a flying car, you will have to save for many years without eating or drinking..." Sheng Xinhuai said helplessly .
"According to the technological development level of Xinxing, this kind of car can be mass-produced on a large scale long ago... Why is the price still so expensive?" Tang Bandi asked doubtfully.
Fenghuang looked at Tang Bandit and asked, "Do you like to raise your head and see the densely packed vehicles above your head?"
Tang Bandit thought about that scene and said, "I don't like it."
"Besides, the sky is full of flying cars, which also poses safety risks and are not easy to manage and control... Therefore, on the one hand, the empire controls the number of flying cars, and only those with certain qualifications can purchase flying cars. , such as having a flying car driving license..."
"I read in a casual book that before the catastrophe, many cities used lottery to buy cars... Only those who got the license plate were eligible to buy a new car. Is it the same reason?"
Phoenix nodded and said, "Absolutely. Many of the measures on Nova are based on the policies and regulations before the Cataclysm. On the other hand, the control of flight routes is also quite strict, and you need to pay high air pipeline fees... ..”
"There may be many people who can still afford flying cars despite gritting their teeth, but the annual air pipeline costs are quite difficult..."
"You have to pay to fly in the air?"
"Of course, otherwise, wouldn't they all fly into the air?" Phoenix said with a smile.
"The wine and meat of the rich family smells bad..."
Seeing the delicious delicacies and expensive red wine on the table in front of him, and remembering Phoenix's identity, he immediately changed his mind and said, "But I like it."
He who knows the current affairs is the Prince Consort.
Tang Bandit probably understood what was going on. According to the technology on Xinxing, mass production and universalization of flying cars would have been achieved long ago.
However, for the sake of air traffic control and urban safety, there are still restrictions on the full use of this technology.
However, it will not be affected for those special groups of people, such as the second prince...
This is also the reason why there are only a very small number of flying cars flying in the sky, and there will never be traffic jams in the sky.
Therefore, the formulation of these policies is tantamount to leaving the sky to ourselves and returning the earth to the people.
Is there a problem? No problem at all.
No problem? Thinking about it, I feel like something is wrong.
So, don't think too much.
Fenghuang smiled and did not respond to Tang Bandit's complaints.
These policies are formulated and maintained by the entire government system of the empire, and cannot be canceled just by a few or two people shouting that they are unreasonable.
"I haven't had time to ask you..." Fenghuang looked at Tang Bandi and Xiaopang and asked, "Where's uncle? Why didn't he come with you? I invited you three, and his naturalization I have already prepared the quota..."
"He doesn't want to come." Tang Bandit said, "His old friend in Henshan is so nice that he can't bear to leave."
"Yeah?"
"Of course." Tang Bandit said firmly: "Otherwise, what other reason would there be?"
"He is a kind and kind man." Thinking of the old man's usual way of dealing with others, Fenghuang felt that what Tang Bandit said was quite reasonable, and said regretfully: "When I was in the old land, my uncle also helped me a lot. ...I originally wanted to thank you all, but it seems I won’t have the chance this time.”
"But it doesn't matter. When you want to go back to visit him in the future, ask him about his wishes. As long as he is willing, I will keep this naturalization quota for him forever, and he can come over at any time..."
"Thank you Sister Phoenix." The little fat man who was nibbling on the wings of the firebird raised his head and thanked her with a smile on his face.
Phoenix took out a tissue and handed it over, saying, "Wipe your mouth, don't stain your clothes."
She knew that Xiaopang had the habit of wiping his mouth on his sleeves, but this new outfit would be ruined after wiping it. It was really a waste...
Then he said to Tang Bandit: "You have traveled for so long, you must be exhausted, right? After eating, I will send you back to rest. If you need anything, please tell me at any time. Don't be polite to me. ."
She waved to the maid Xiao Huan who was waiting next to her, and Xiao Huan brought two boxes over.
Fenghuang handed the box to Tang Bandit and Xiaopang, and said: "This is the latest mobile phone from the Empire. It can be worn on the wrist as a watch when not in use. It can be used for typing, voice, video or multi-dimensional imaging... .Save my number in a moment and we can keep in touch at any time.”
Xiaopang went to touch the phone, but Tang Bandit stopped him and said: "Go back and take it apart again, your hands will be all oily..."
The little fat man smiled honestly and went back to eating meat.
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Tang Bandit and Xiaopang were sent back by a luxury car with a phoenix logo on the front. However, this was not a flying car, but more like the energy vehicle that was popular around the world before the catastrophe. However, the shape is more unique and the functions are more advanced.
The small courtyard where Phoenix sent them was in a small alley called Qinghe, not far from the Phoenix Palace, only a ten-minute drive away.
Tang Bandit murmured to himself, fearing that this yard would be expensive. Phoenix has indeed spent a lot of money to welcome the arrival of the two of them.
After Tang Bandi and Xiaopang got out of the car, they waited until the driver left and then entered the small courtyard carrying the luggage bags they brought from the old land.
"Brother, we have our own house." Xiaopang ran around in the yard excitedly.
Tang Bandit nodded and said: "Finally settled in Xinxing..."
Yesterday I was a refugee from the old land, and today I have become a distinguished guest of the new star. This kind of life encounter is really like a dream, which makes people feel very unreal.
The house is divided into two floors, with a kitchen, bedroom and a nanny's room on the first floor. There are two rooms on the second floor, as well as a study and a video room, and even a wine cellar is ready...
Obviously, this was a supporting facility that had been prepared when the house was first built, and its target audience was certainly not penniless aliens like Tang Bandit and Xiaopang.
Tang Bandi looked around and suddenly discovered a huge problem.
"What should I do with my flying car?"
"Where will the flying car that the second prince forcibly gave me be parked? If someone sends the car over, I can't let the little fat guy hold it above his head?"
"There is no garage in this small courtyard, and there is no parking space in the courtyard...
Then I thought again, am I actually starting to worry about this kind of problem?
Swelled, swelled...
"Brother, I live on the first floor and you live on the second floor. The second floor has a better view." Xiaopang said.
Tang Bandit nodded and said, "Okay."
The two threw their luggage on the ground and lay down on the huge sofa.
So comfortable!
Above the new star, there is no need to worry about acid rain, no need to worry about wild beasts, no worries about food, no worries about clothing, you can read, learn cultural knowledge, watch movies, drink coffee...
Life is full of hope, and every effort seems to have meaning.
It has to be said that Phoenix has indeed changed his and Xiaopang's life trajectory.
"Brother, Sister Phoenix is so kind." Xiaopang obviously thought of this and said with emotion.
"Yes. Phoenix is really good." Tang Bandit nodded.
"Brother, do you like Sister Phoenix?" Xiaopang asked.
Tang Bandit was startled. He raised his head and looked at Xiaopang and asked, "Why do you ask about this?"
"I like Sister Phoenix. She is the kindest and most beautiful woman I have ever seen..." Xiaopang said with sincerity. "He kept handing me tissues today. I was so touched."
"Me too." Tang Bandit was relieved.
"Brother, I think something is wrong with you today." Xiaopang said.
"What's wrong?"
"Everything has been wrong since entering Xinxing." Xiaopang said. "You are usually very smart...but you are not as smart as before today."
Xiaopang and Tang Bandit got along day and night, and no matter how slow his reaction was, he knew that something was wrong with Tang Bandit's behavior today.
Whether it was the "ignorance" shown in front of Chen Fenglei or the "greed" shown in front of the two princes, this should not be the normal state of the eldest brother.
Tang Bandit looked at Xiaopang in surprise and asked, "Have you noticed all this?"
"Yeah. I just felt a little awkward before, but when I came back from the car just now, I suddenly figured it out..." Xiaopang said.
"What did you think of?"
"Brother, are you pretending to be stupid on purpose?" Xiaopang asked.
Tang Bandit nodded and said, "Yes."
"I knew it." Xiaopang smiled proudly.
After a pause, he said with some embarrassment: "Brother, what should I do if I can't pretend to be stupid?"
"You don't have to pretend..." Tang Bandit said, "You are really stupid."
"..."
"Brother, how can you curse?"
"That's the truth."
"Brother, why are we pretending to be stupid?" Xiaopang asked.
Tang Bandit sighed, his head sunk deeply into the sofa, and said in a deep voice: "Little Fatty, you have to remember that in this country, we can only be greedy for money, not lustful."
"Why?"
"A greedy person who wants money, a lustful person who wants to die."
