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In the current situation, being able to eat your fill and survive is already the best job you can hope for.

Having a pile of cold rubles and bonds, but being unable to buy grain, is arguably the scariest thing in this era...

Since the global grain crop failure and the failure of the Soviet Union's policy of centralized control of agriculture, the former Soviet Union has been unable to pay its foreign grain suppliers as scheduled, leading to a large number of freight trades being forced to cease.

If a few years ago people thought that queuing to buy sausages was already the worst situation, then since 1991, it has become a way of life to see people lining up everywhere to buy cane sugar, butter, rice, salt, flour, potatoes and other basic foods.

Even as the director of the Nikolayev shipyard, Makarov had not had a decent dinner for a long time. In the current environment, having a turkey and a few sausages would already be considered a luxury.

Makarov thought to himself, slightly expectantly lifting the hemispherical plate cover.

The next moment, a rich aroma spread from the plate in front of him, accompanied by a mellow meat fragrance and black pepper aroma that Makarov had almost forgotten, combined with the heat emanating from the authentic Russian borscht. Even just smelling it made one feel warmer all over.

Next to the Russian beef stew with potatoes, there was also classic large rye bread drizzled with fragrant scallion oil. Soft mashed potatoes mixed with cream and honey were arranged side by side with caviar, each grain radiating a full luster, mellow and refined.

The only shortcoming was that Makarov could not find the shadow of "water of life" vodka, but a simple homemade wine could barely relieve his craving for alcohol these past few months.

Glug...

Makarov, who was already hungry, swallowed hard, instantly feeling his stomach start to protest.

Without any hesitation, the old man quickly picked up the metal fork next to the plate, looked at the steaming beef stew with potatoes and other side dishes in front of him, and couldn't wait to fork a piece and put it in his mouth.

The potatoes and beef were stewed very softly and were flavorful. Perhaps because of the ingredients chosen, they were much more satisfying than what he had eaten before.

The carefully stewed potatoes were already golden brown, soft and fragrant in the mouth, the gaps between them filled with beef broth, accompanied by the warmth of black pepper, the chill that had been lingering on Makarov these days almost instantly dissipated.

"The food of the magical world is so delicious. The young men in the shipyard are in for a treat..."

Just then, Makarov's face suddenly froze.

Wait, if this is what the wizards call a worker's daily meal, then isn't the cost a bit too high?

Such a rich three-meal supply, if it can really be fully realized, all the employees of the Nikolayev shipyard will become the happiest people living on this vast land this winter, without exception.

At the same time, Makarov recalled the contract placed on the table, and the sentence that the girl had repeated at least three or four times in his memory - all of this is for Ulyanov.

"Transfer...the red spark...I see!"

Makarov suddenly stood up, quickly walked to his desk, roughly opened the drawer, and took out a phone book that had been put away for a long time, carefully comparing the names and positions on it.

He clearly remembered that the little witch had made a casual request before leaving, hoping that he could help write letters to some familiar former Soviet researchers, inviting them to temporarily work in the potato shops opened by Destiny Group.

However, the reward paid was strange, it was the number of potato shares that could be priced and sold to the public.

Potato shop, potato-ruble mixed payment, free beef stew with potatoes supply... Their goal is not just here!

Perhaps those high-ranking officials with state supplies and guarantees don't have to worry about their lives being plunged into difficulties because of the collapse of the Soviet Union, but what Makarov is very clear about is that even in Ukrainian cities, which are known as the granary of Europe, prices of ingredients and consumer goods are now soaring and supply cannot meet demand.

There is no doubt that such a huge and mysterious existence as the magical world cannot only focus on his bankrupt shipyard - the fact that the leading person who came to negotiate was a little girl shows that the wizards must have more important goals and even greater resource dispatching space.

If Makarov is not mistaken, the adult executives of Destiny Group are probably already socializing with high-ranking officials and the military in various republics, conducting invisible transactions.

Since they can go to great lengths to save an unfinished aircraft carrier, then those precious talents who created and laid the foundation for Soviet industry and science will naturally receive more resource inclination and transfer opportunities. As for the reason...

Makarov raised his glass to the portrait hanging on the office wall, his face full of determination.

"Comrade Ulyanov, happy new year, we have received your gift!"

……

Russia, Bolshevik Hammer Tavern.

After processing all the information gathered in front of her, Erina picked up the enamel open cup and took a sip of warm white water, slightly moistening her dry lips. After singing for an afternoon and talking for so long, she felt that her throat was almost smoking.

Although she wanted to try the vodka of this era, Grindelwald's attitude on this matter was particularly firm.

According to the concept of this old antique living in the last century, children should drink milk, white water and juice. Whether it is coffee or alcoholic beverages, they are all restricted drinks for adults, and Erina is no exception.

Thinking of this, Erina couldn't help but glare at Grindelwald, who was slumped in the soft armchair not far away. At this time, the old man was happily drinking a can of Bavarian dark beer.

"You wait, don't be too happy, I will definitely report you to Professor Dumbledore for secretly drinking after I go back to school!"

"Whatever... Anyway, Albus can never control me, but some children are different. Hiccup~"

Grindelwald shrugged his shoulders disapprovingly, and said with a look of indifference.

While speaking, Grindelwald glanced at the white-haired ball that seemed to be a little agitated, raised his eyebrows, and quickly changed the subject.

"But speaking of which, why did you deliberately toss that Muggle so many times this afternoon... I can see that even without the aid of the Obliviate Charm, you would have been sure to persuade him."

In fact, this can be said to be one of the most confusing afternoons for Grindelwald these days. The negotiation process was both smooth and full of twists and turns.

Erina repeatedly made some unplanned requests or made some outrageous behaviors, deliberately pushing the event to an unpleasant ending.

Even after the first preliminary agreement was reached, she deliberately left the Nikolayev shipyard directly, and then let them directly Apparate to that Muggle's office, starting over again.

"Because the human heart is the most complex thing in this world. All unbreakable fortresses often begin to collapse and disintegrate from within."

Erina's eyes flickered, and she slowly shook her head, "Besides, sometimes, I can't even see through myself, let alone a stranger. I don't want to, and I don't dare to bet all my bets on an untested belief and humanity..."

As for whether Makarov would notice something wrong afterwards, and whether he would generate uncontrollable anger as a result, she had already used two saves to test the results in advance.

In Erina's eyes, this old man is not just an experienced ordinary technical worker.

If nothing unexpected happens, he is the person most likely to become the first step for Destiny and the magical world to leverage the former Soviet Union's "scientific brains", and also the most important step - and then, it will be fission.