770 769. Live Here (3/5)

Chapter 770 769. Live here (35)

As the sun set, fires were lit in the settlements, and bonfires were burning in many open spaces.

A bonfire was also lit at Victor's door, but instead of throwing firewood on the ground to ignite it, it was placed in a stove. This stove was cleverly designed to retain ashes and sparks while emitting radiant heat.

The island at night is uncomfortable, cold and humid.

Li Du and others rubbed their hands and gathered around the stove. Victor's wife came out and hung up a large kettle with hot coffee in it, and soon the aroma of coffee filled the air.

"This is the most fragrant smell I have ever smelled." Hannah said excitedly.

Victor, who was processing the bird meat, turned back and said, "You will know what is the most delicious when you stew the meat later!"

Li Du saw that it was not easy for him to work there, so he said to Brother Lang, "Go and help him clean up."

Da Ao was very hardworking, he got up and said, "I will help."

Two fresh troops joined in, and the bird meat, venison, rabbit meat, etc. were quickly packed.

The coffee pot made a 'whoop' sound, and a strong aroma diffused along the steam.

Victor's wife prepared a large cup for everyone, and then everyone shared hot coffee.

An oven was brought out, and Victor put goose legs, lamb legs, venison, chicken legs and other things on it, and started to roast the meat.

At the same time, he removed the coffee pot, and he hung up an iron pot with a pile of meat and vegetables in it, and he made a mess.

"This meal is quite barbaric and interesting." Li Du said.

Victor's wife took over the work of the oven. Victor wiped his hands and sat down. He smiled and said, "This is a special feature. You can't eat it in the city. Don't worry, it's very hygienic, and you can try it later." Well, it tastes great."

While waiting for dinner, they chatted casually.

Li Du asked: "Where were you from before? Why did you live here? To be honest, I think it would be boring to live on this island for a long time."

Victor said: "Yes, it's boring, but life here is very easy. What are we living for? Don't we just want to live happily? Here we are happy."

Luguan wondered: "There is no entertainment, not even electricity, are you happy?"

Victor said, "Who said there was no electricity?"

Lu Guan said: "Is there electricity? Then why is the whole village so dark? You also rely on firelight for lighting here."

Victor pointed to the small building and said, "There is a generator inside, but it's too expensive. Unless you are willing to pay for it, I won't waste diesel."

Li Du said: "How do you charge?"

"Let's see how many lights you turn on. One light costs fifty yuan an hour."

This charge is indeed quite expensive, Li Du didn't care, and said: "Then turn on the light, it's too dark, I'm afraid I'll eat it in my nose later."

Several children giggled.

Li Du gave him five hundred yuan, and Victor turned on two lights according to his request.

These two lights are iodine tungsten lamps, not small dim light bulbs. When the two lights are turned on, the surrounding area of ​​the small building suddenly becomes as bright as day.

"Edison was so amazing, he invented the electric light." Dao's daughter Suzanne said.

Victoria immediately added: "Franklin is also very powerful. He invented electricity. If there is no electricity, what is the use of electric lights?"

Electricity and lights are very important, and when the lights come on, the village seems to suddenly become lively.

One after another, more than a dozen people came around the store with rice bowls, some of them also brought food and drinks, and then everyone got together to eat and chat.

Hans said: "This is a bit like a dinner in your village."

Li Du shrugged and said, "Yes, a small place has its advantages."

The meat is still simmering and some roasts are ready.

Brother Wolf peeled off the surface of the big rotating piece of meat, and Victoria and Ivana turned into waiters, constantly bringing over the barbecue for everyone to eat.

There is no use for any ingredients for these barbecues. When eating, each person has a small piece of salt and a seasoning packet. Rub the salt on the barbecue and pat it with the seasoning packet, so that it can be eaten.

The meat is delicious, and the simple seasoning can keep the original flavor of the meat. Li Du and others are full of praise.

Victor smiled and hugged the hookah and started to smoke again. Li Du asked him, "Are you going to live here forever?"

"Why not?" he asked rhetorically. "Unless I'm seriously ill and have to go to the city for surgery, I'm going to live here. I like it."

Li Du said: "But how do you make money here?"

Victor said: "I have medical insurance, we all have it, and most of our money has been bought in insurance, and we rely on the insurance to settle claims if there is an accident, and we will live here if there is no accident."

"There's nothing wrong with living here, as long as you don't cause trouble." A gray-haired old man added, "I've lived here for forty years. I used to have headaches when I was in Sydney, but these forty years have been healthy."

Li Du was surprised: "Have you lived here for forty years?"

The old man shrugged and said, "Yes, from thirty-eight years old to here, I am now seventy-eight years old."

Hearing this, Li Du was even more surprised. The old man didn't look seventy-eight years old. It would be more believable to say that he was in his sixties, and a lot of his hair was black.

Victor introduced: "You heard me right. Uncle Bell is seventy-eight years old. He was the first group of people who came to the island. At that time, they were worried about the outbreak of World War III, so they came here to escape."

"I don't want to be sent to the battlefield by the British royal family, just like those boys commemorating Anzac Day. How unlucky are they? We are clearly separated by the United Kingdom, but we have to fight for their nobles." The old man continued.

Someone nearby laughed while eating a sausage: "You think too much, how could a world war break out so easily? Besides, Australia has long since become independent."

The old man retorted: "We became independent 40 years ago? It doesn't mean that you can be called independent if you have diplomatic immunity! Also, you didn't know the atmosphere of the Cold War at that time. If you knew, you would be afraid!"

Victor said: "There is no need to laugh at others, Bill, each of us must have an interesting story when we come to the island."

"What's your story?" Li Du asked.

Victor said with a smile: "My wife and I have the same story. We have severe anxiety disorders and can't stay in crowded places. It's good to stay here."

"Anxiety?" Sophie asked back, and then said, "This is really crazy. You have found a place where you can relax. Congratulations, you are very lucky."

Victor said: "Yeah, I will never forget my days in Tokyo, I thought I was going to collapse, I felt like I was going to die every day, I don't know what I was anxious about, I don't know how I got back Anyway, I feel like I'm going to die!"

They were chatting, when the lid of the pot jumped, and the strong smell of meat attracted everyone's attention.