Food God System: Wasteland

Strawberries, it seems, have almost vanished from the entire Wasteland.

Chen Che was a bit surprised to see strawberries growing so well.

Reaching out, he picked a strawberry. Each one was about the size of a fist, turning red from the tip to the base, with only a hint of white near the stem.

Looking at the juicy strawberry, Xia Na swallowed, feeling that it would taste delicious.

"This thing is called a strawberry, never tried it, right? Give it a try."

Chen Che handed the strawberry to Xia Na, who accepted it and first placed it under her nose, inhaling its unique fruity aroma that made her eyes light up.

Her soft pink lips parted as she took a gentle bite, the charming juice immediately spreading a sweet taste across her lips and expanding in her mouth.

In that unique strawberry flavor, Xia Na's eyes widened.

The sweet and sour taste is common in many fruits, but each has its distinct flavor. Strawberries are perpetually popular, attracting massive cultivation and endless acclaim.

It is their unique strawberry flavor that far exceeds other fruits, so much so that despite the high price, many people still pursue them.

During the times of civilization, this fruit was cherished, let alone in this apocalypse when you can hardly taste any normal fruit.

One could say this was Xia Na's first time tasting such a delicious fruit.

Sweetness accompanied by juice spread throughout her mouth.

Xia Na's eyes curved into crescents, her whole being immersed in a sea of happiness.

The strawberry's texture is soft and fluffy; with a gentle bite, the juice fully soaked her tongue, filling her mouth with an enchanting fruit fragrance.

It's simply too delicious! Xia Na's entire soul trembled slightly.

After devouring one strawberry, she craved more.

Xia Na's eyes flickered as she squatted down, and Chen Che grumpily said, "Hey, hey, these are for selling. On the auction block, one of these could sell for a few thousand or even ten thousand."

Xia Na glanced at Chen Che and said, "You're unhappy with me eating a few strawberries? Hey, I did save your life."

Chen Che laughed and said, "Just kidding, eat as much as you like."

This large patch of strawberries has at least hundreds of plants.

Chen Che didn't expect that the soil under apocalyptic conditions might have altered some of the strawberries' genes, allowing them to mature in just over a month.

Moreover, the fruits turned out to be large and round, with each plant producing at least five fruits without the flavor being affected.

It's simply unbelievable.

He plans to pivot his business in the future.

Some ventures have become too deep-rooted to be positive.

But with the increased numbers in the Wildfire Gang's expansion, it's impossible to cut off all business. Otherwise, he couldn't support so many followers.

As a leader, if you're unable to support your subordinates, you'll naturally face change, and your followers will naturally drift away.

Johnny and the others definitely won't leave him now, but newly recruited ones might since their loyalty hasn't been cultivated yet.

He can only take it one step at a time.

Xia Na squatted by the strawberries, happily stuffing one after another into her mouth, not forgetting to give Bogita one.

The reddish-brown puppy ate contentedly.

If Tahm were here now, he might have said something in his trademark Tahm language.

Tahm has already been let out by Chen Che; if not, this catfish might sneak into his room at night and swallow him whole.

In this apocalypse, human nature is out of balance, and many people are food for Tahm.

Tahm is eager to feed.

This catfish is starving, and regular food is not enough to fill Tahm's belly.

Tahm's feeding is a nurturing process, drawing out human greed step by step, only to devour their desires when they fall into despair.

Chen Che also set rules for Tahm.

Tahm can distinguish between the goodness or deep-seated evil in a person's genes.

Chen Che told Tahm to only eat those with absolute evil, no matter how delicious a person with goodness in their heart might taste, they can't be on Tahm's menu.

Ruining families gambler... drug hound obsessed with contraband... these can all serve as food for Tahm.

The last thing he wanted was for someone like Luo Fei to be gradually corrupted and dragged into the abyss, only to be devoured by Tahm.

With a tacit understanding, Tahm complied with Chen Che, albeit grudgingly.

Otherwise, Chen Che wouldn't have allowed him to go out to feed.

Chen Che instructed Johnny to pick a batch of strawberries and share them with the Wildfire Gang and the Hunters.

"Master Chen, maybe we should sell them for money..."

"Money isn't short at home right now; let the brothers taste the fruit.

In these times, you never know whether an accident or tomorrow will come first. As my subordinates, my brothers, even if something happens, I want them to leave without regrets.

This is a fruit many might never taste in their lifetime. Would you be satisfied not to try it just once?"

Faced with Chen Che's smiling question, Johnny was silent for a moment and then nodded.

When Chen Che returned with Xia Na, the system continually reminded him of the rising loyalty.

Sometimes a sincere heart can indeed be reciprocated with sincerity.

He and Xia Na picked a large basket of strawberries and went back home.

The strawberries were intended for An Nishang.

When An Nishang returned home and saw the strawberries in thin air, even she had never tasted this fruit. Not even the emperor of the Night Empire or any member of the Royal Family had necessarily tasted this delicacy.

Like offering a treasure, Xia Na dashed to An Nishang ahead of Chen Che, holding a strawberry in her hands, saying, "Sister, come quickly and try this fruit. It's called a strawberry; it's delicious. I've washed it for you!"

Seeing Xia Na, fawning like a puppy, Chen Che grumpily said, "Hey, hey, these strawberries were grown by me. If anyone is to give them to the leader, it should be Nana. You're stealing the thunder now, aren't you?"

Xia Na continued smiling broadly at An Nishang, but her hand behind her back gestured a middle finger to Chen Che.

"Pfft, one day I'll pay you back with a middle finger to make you beg for mercy..."