I looked at the black drink in front of me, which was put in a glass and looked a bit similar to traditional Chinese medicine. It was gurgling and steaming.
It was the first time Li Jue saw Coke with his own eyes, and subconsciously he felt a little scared.
I saw him swallowing slightly and said to Lao Guo:
"...Friend, is this really drinkable?"
"sure."
Lao Guo nodded firmly, lowered his head after speaking, and carefully observed the quality of the drink:
"Well, the appearance is very close to the Coke across the sea, but I don't know how it actually tastes."
"Old Liu, tell me honestly, did you drink secretly just now?"
Hear this.
Laboratory director Liu Youcheng shook his head so fast that it looked like a rattle:
"No, no, You Lai, we have known each other for more than ten years. It's not like you don't know my character."
"Either I don't drink this stuff, or I just drink it with everyone. How could I do that kind of thing secretly?"
Lao Guo thought about it for a while, and it was the same.
Liu Youcheng pays great attention to the sense of ritual when doing things, which is widely known in the base - to put it bluntly, it is a kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder in later generations.
Even when supplies are at their most scarce.
When Liu Youcheng eats, he still puts a small napkin around his neck to prevent the crumbs from falling on his clothes, and then slowly gnaws the bun.
If you say that he can't endure hardship or that he's just pretending, that's definitely nonsense.
Liu Youcheng also ate the steamed buns that were as hard as stones and the bitter and astringent elm soup, which did not contain any lake.
But in some detailed psychological aspects, he is indeed somewhat different from normal people.
Like this Coke.
It’s hard for others to tell.
But only Liu Youcheng, Lao Guo, is 100% sure that he will not drink secretly by himself, but will taste it with everyone.
Think of this.
Lao Guo also looked at the people around him and took the initiative to invite:
"In that case...how many of you, let's give it a try?"
Qian Bingqiong and others readily agreed.
Later, except for Yang Kaiqu who had been sent to the hospital for recuperation.
Several people, including Yuan Guoliang, Zhou Kaida and Qiao Caihong, each picked up a small cup from the table and drank the Coke sample in it.
However, Xu Yun on the side was not in a hurry to try the drink. He planned to see everyone's feedback first.
Gulu gulu——
After a while.
Everyone put down their cups one after another, and soon there were different expressions on their faces.
The expressions of middle-aged people like Li Jue and Zhou Kaida who have never drank Coke and are not that young...or rather have more traditional thinking are obviously more complicated.
It can be seen that they are not adapted to this taste.
For example, Zhou Kaida even frowned slightly, which was obviously unacceptable.
As for scholars and leaders like Lao Guo, Qian Bingqiong, Liu Youcheng and Hou Guangjiong who had experience going abroad and had some contact with Coca-Cola, most of them raised their eyebrows in surprise.
Then there are young people like Qiao Caihong, Liu Youcheng's assistant Xiao Li, who have never even seen Coke, but are relatively receptive to new things.
After drinking Coca-Cola, they showed visibly surprised expressions, and Qiao Caihong even burped innocently.
While Xu Yun was thinking about it.
His eyes suddenly noticed Yuan Guoliang beside him.
I only see this moment.
Yuan Guoliang held an empty cup in his hand and was looking at the other samples on the table...
See this situation.
Xu Yun remembered a report he saw in later generations:
Yuan Guoliang is a standard foodie in private. He has almost no resistance to desserts and cola.
This was considered an open secret in later generations. For example, he once joked about himself: "Eating sugar cane is like a press, eating watermelon is like an excavator, and eating sugar is like a crusher."
Before Mr. Zhong reminded me.
Yuan Guoliang can be said to be a smoker and drinker, and he especially likes fried chicken legs and happy water.
Wait until being reminded by Mr. Zhong.
Yuan Guoliang's family began to control his diet. Unexpectedly, this cute little old man actually tricked his granddaughter Yuan Youqing into ordering takeout for him with his pocket money...
Tell the truth.
Xu Yun didn't know if Yuan Guoliang could drink Coke freely when he was young - after all, no one would ask Yuan Guoliang about this.
However, judging from the circumstances of the times and Yuan Guoliang’s deeds, the probability that he will be able to achieve “coke freedom” before the age of sixty is not high:
First, Yuan Guoliang's salary was promoted relatively late, and he would not receive a significant improvement until the late 1980s.
Secondly, although Coca-Cola appeared in Shanghai in 2027, they withdrew after the founding of the People's Republic of China and would not return to the Chinese market until 1978.
So looking at it all together.
Xu Yun privately believed that Yuan Guoliang would not be able to freely drink Coca-Cola at an age where he could feast.
But now Xu Yun appears...
At least Yuan Guoliang shouldn't have to wait so long for Coke Freedom.
See this situation.
Xu Yun also struggled to pick up the small paper cup specially made for him and drank the small sample in one gulp.
After a while.
A hint of surprise flashed in Xu Yun's eyes.
how to say......
Although the taste of the sample is obviously different from that of later Coca-Cola, the impact of the bubbles is still quite strong.
And the most important thing is that the sweetness of the drink is just right, not too bland, but not too boring.
If the standard Coca-Cola of later generations is 100 points.
So for this sample, Xu Yun can probably give a score of about 85 points.
Considering that the formula of Coca-Cola in later generations has actually undergone some changes, this trial production should be regarded as...
Barely meeting the mark?
Immediately afterwards.
Xu Yun picked up another small cup.
At this moment.
You can see a trace of heat slowly rising in the cup.
It is clear.
This is a hot drink, which was modified by Xu Yunmo...
Ginger Coke.
"call......"
Xu Yun first blew into it a few times, and after the liquid cooled down a little, he slowly sucked the liquid into his throat with the tip of his mouth.
As a result, Loco just entered my mouth.
The unique spicy taste of ginger juice filled Xu Yun's lips.
But it is different from the pungency of mustard.
This kind of spiciness is somewhat similar to the more high-quality wasabi, with a distinct taste but not choking.
In addition, this taste is accompanied by a hint of warmth that penetrates the heart, just like drinking a bowl of Sanjiu Cold Elixir, which is warm and considerate.
at the same time.
In addition to Xu Yun, those who tried Ginger Coke naturally also included Liu Youcheng, an avid fan of Happy Water.
I saw him first glance at Xu Yun, then slowly pick up the cup, raise his head very boldly, and drink the sample in one gulp.
After a while.
Liu Youcheng's brows frowned slightly at first.
But then he quickly stretched out, and the whole person couldn't help but let out a surprised nasal sound:
"Well?"
It is clear.
The taste of this Coke was somewhat beyond Liu Youcheng's expectation.
Hearing Liu Youcheng's chuckle, Li Jue couldn't help but feel a little curious, and asked tentatively:
"Director Liu, how does Ginger Coke taste?"
"...."
This time.
Liu Youcheng was silent for a few seconds before giving his answer:
"How should I put it...the taste is indeed a bit strange, at least I personally don't like it."
"But tell me how bad it tastes... It's not that bad, and based on my understanding of the furry bears, the furry bears might really like this taste."
Li Jue immediately raised his eyebrows.
To know.
Liu Youcheng almost labeled Ginger Coke as a heretic before, but now he has changed his evaluation to this...
It can be seen...
Maybe Ginger Coke actually tastes good?
Think of this.
Li Jue couldn't help but look around and asked Lao Guo, Qian Bingqiong and others:
"Youlai, Lao Qian, what do you think?"
Lao Guo and Qian Bingqiong looked at each other after hearing this, and Qian Bingqiong gave his opinion:
"I have no problem, just report it to the organization, in the name of the base leadership."
Li Jue nodded.
Then he turned to look at Hou Guangjiong and others aside, and said to these agricultural elders:
"Professor Hou, as for you...just stay at the base and develop the breeding plan for the time being. If you need any help from the base, just ask."
"After the specific plan is released, the organization should arrange for you to go to a place in the south for actual breeding."
Hou Guangjiong and others have no objection.
Although they are now organized into Base 221, this is the northwest region of the motherland after all.
Considering the hard conditions related to rice breeding, they will definitely be transferred to a certain area in the south to conduct breeding research in the future.
For example, Bagui, Gan Province, and even Qionghai.
But soon.
There was a hint of hesitation on Hou Guangjiong's face. He pondered for a moment, then said to Li Jue after careful consideration:
"Director Li, Xiao Yuan Xiaozhou and I will definitely obey the organization's arrangements. We will definitely have no problem with what the organization wants us to do, but Lao Yang's situation..."
I heard Yang Kaiqu's name.
Li Jue couldn't help but have a trace of heaviness on his face:
"Professor Hou, I knew about Professor Yang's situation before coming here, but I haven't received any specific arrangements from the organization yet."
"But don't worry about this. No matter what, we will give Professor Yang a comfortable and comfortable recuperation environment, at least..."
"Let him spend this last period of time without too much pain."
Li Jue finished speaking.
Xu Yun's face also showed a trace of regret.
Mentioned earlier.
Mr. Yang Kaiqu is now in the advanced stage of lung cancer and will die in six months.
The reason why he came to the base was to use his last remaining strength to "admonish".
Now that the advice has achieved results, his personal situation has become a problem - he will definitely not be able to carry out scientific research, and his physical condition cannot return to Chengdu, so he can only stay at the base to recuperate.
In this situation, even if Xu Yun is a time traveler, there is still nothing he can do.
After all, this is late stage lung cancer...
Even in 2023, this is a terminal disease among terminal diseases.
Is this disease wanted to be cured in this day and age?
impossible.
Put it this way.
If Yang Kaiqu could really be rescued from the late stage of lung cancer, Xu Yun would go and give him the stick that old Guo teacher Feng Carmen gave him on the spot. It was said to be used by Maxwell. Sun Junren had eaten half of it but Ye Duzheng snatched it away and Ye Duzheng didn't take two bites.
He was snatched away by Master Qian again, and now the ax that was in Liu Bosheng's mouth was chewed up on the spot!
"..."
After a while.
Li Jue calmed down the heaviness on his face and chatted with everyone about some arrangement matters.
But apart from Yang Kaiqu's treatment, the rest is basically not a big problem.
After all, Zhou Kaida and Yuan Guoliang’s current status is very ‘humble’:
Zhou Kaida is now an ordinary clerk in Sijing Township, Tianquan County, and Yuan Guoliang is an ordinary teacher at Anjiang Agricultural School.
If not.
They will not be sent to Bagui to attend an unknown agricultural conference.
Among the people present, only Hou Guangjiong's situation was a little more complicated.
After all, he is now a full professor and doctoral supervisor at Southwest Agricultural University, and it is really difficult to find his replacement in the field of soil.
Fortunately, it is the end of August now, a special point when the old students have graduated and the new students have not yet entered school.
Therefore, it is not too troublesome for Hou Guangjiong to adjust his various teaching tasks.
Half an hour later.
Everyone went their separate ways.
Hou Guangjiong and others were led by Li Jue's assistant Zhou Cai and settled in the residence arranged by the base.
Li Jue and Qian Bingqiong quickly spread the news of the successful Coca-Cola trial to the capital, providing reference for the capital to draw up follow-up plans.
As for Xu Yun...
He followed Lao Guo and rushed to the theoretical research group where Lu Guangda was working.
According to the news I just got...
Lu Guangda encountered some special circumstances in his research on neutron transport theory.
............
Note:
I got the report back and there are no big problems, but my fatty liver disease is a bit serious after sitting for a long time, even though I'm really not fat...