Snow beef, a specialty of Xinxing, sandworms and humps unique to desert areas, grimace fish in glaciers in extremely cold areas, and firebird wings... These are all difficult to eat on 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. They chewed slowly and kept eating the vegetables, while the meat dishes were 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..." Fenghuang 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."
"One of our university professors earns only 300,000 star coins a year... 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 Xinxing's technological development level, this kind of car can already be mass-produced on a large scale... Why is the price still so expensive?" Tang Bandit asked doubtfully.
Fenghuang looked at Tang Bandit and asked, "Do you like to look up 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 is 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..."
"Do 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 understands what's going on. According to the technology on Xinxing, mass production and universalization of flying cars can be achieved long ago.
However, for the sake of air 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.
Any problem? No problem at all.
Is there any problem? When I think 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 always reserve this naturalization quota for him, 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 clothes would be ruined after wiping them. 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 Bandit Tang stopped him and said, "Take it apart when you go back, your hands will be all oily..."
The little fat man smiled innocently 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. It was more like the energy car that was popular around the world before the cataclysm. However, the shape was more unique and the functions were 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 secretly muttered that this yard was probably expensive. Fenghuang had indeed spent a lot of money to welcome them both.
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 had 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 room and a video room, and even a wine cellar is ready...
Obviously, this is a supporting facility that was already in place when the house was first built, and its target audience is definitely not penniless aliens like Tang Bandit and Xiaopang.
Tang Bandit 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 yard...
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 view from the second floor is better," said the fat guy.
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, you can learn cultural knowledge, you can watch movies, you can drink coffee...
Life is full of hope, and every effort seems to have meaning.
I have to say that Phoenix has indeed changed his and Xiaopang's life trajectory.
"Brother, Sister Phoenix is so nice." Xiaopang obviously thought of this and said with emotion.
"Yes. Phoenix is really nice." Tang Bandit nodded.
"Brother, do you like Sister Phoenix?" Xiaopang asked.
Tang Bandit was shocked. He raised his head and looked at Xiaopang and asked, "Why do you ask about this?"
"I like Sister Fenghuang. She is the kindest and most beautiful woman I have ever seen..." Xiaopang said with a sincere face. "She kept passing 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?"
"Something 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 everything?"
"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 others?"
"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 wants money, a lustful person likes his life."
