Collected Works of Ye Weilian (Volume 9)

Author: Ye Weilian
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: On a hot day, these large lobsters, which the Guangdong people call "swimming, lively," have a three-hour flight time, plus an hour's drive—truly a cause for concern. First, find a dense double-layered insulated and refrigerated box. Then, carefully and roughly place the wildly moving lobsters, like putting a baby in a cradle, into the box. Give them ample space to move around so they don’t bump into each other and get hurt. After observing the entire situation for a while, add two moderate pieces of dry ice. Ah, don’t forget to bring a thermometer to check the temperature from time to time during the journey and keep the lobsters at a comfortable coldness. Of course, such a carefully prepared box must be carried by hand—the airline would surely crush it. Once on the plane, there’s extra space over there—place it beside you, so you can take care of it anytime. The flight is smooth. But every half hour, still sneak a peek. Huh, why aren’t they moving? Tease them with your fingers, and suddenly they swing their claws violently, rattling the box. A wave of triumphant smiles can’t be suppressed. After getting off the plane, call your wife immediately to say you’ll arrive in an hour. Then rush to rent a car, turn on the air conditioning, and head toward the box placed on the seat. Speeding home like the wind. The timing is precise—when you reach the door in an hour, the car hasn’t even stopped yet. You dash straight into the kitchen: "Honey, has the water boiled yet? Delicious, fresh, swimming, lively large lobsters are here!" P104-105