“Even if our relatives go down to study for a higher degree or to gain personal benefits, this situation wouldn’t happen. Apart from economic issues, there wouldn’t be any other major problems.”
Lin Yao understood. Local bullies often acted arrogantly and recklessly, and many with poor personal conduct became local tyrants. Ye Zhaoxian and his relatives, however, were different. They started from a high point, came from prominent families, and were influenced by their environment from a young age. Even if they made money, it wouldn't be easy for anyone to find fault with them. Unless someone reported them or a formal audit was conducted, it wouldn't be exposed. No wonder they breathed a sigh of relief after hearing their conditions.
"That's settled then. I can't entertain you any longer. I'm just too busy and have to head to Huizhou. Let's get together again another time."
Lin Yao didn't want to hear any more of these annoying things, and since it was time to get to the airport, he got up to see the guests off. "You guys contact that Yi Zuojun from earlier. If you need anything, just tell him. He will never leak any information. If you need to contact me in the future, contact him. I can hardly carry my phone with me."
After having Yi Zuojun escort the two to their car, Lin Yao got into his own car and went to the airport. Accompanying him were Yi Zuojun, Dika, and Yi An. This was also arranged by Elder Yi Potian, who believed that Dika and Yi An, who were familiar with the situation in Huizhou, could be of more help to Lin Yao.
As for Yi Zuojun, he has become Lin Yao's personal secretary.
"Sir, Mr. Xia just called and mentioned two things."
In the airport waiting area, Yi Zuojun leaned close to Lin Yao to report, "When I heard that his first words were a bit problematic, I said that you didn't know where he went, so he had no choice but to tell me."
"Old Master Xia said that the adjutant we dismissed went to the military headquarters to complain. He wants you to go to the military headquarters to give them face and bring the adjutant back."
At this point, Yi Zuojun smiled smugly, "I told the old man that the adjutant wasn't driven away by us, but by General Li Xiaotian from the military headquarters. He was disrespectful to his superiors, and the old man got angry right away, saying it was good that he was driven away, since he wasn't giving the garrison any face."
"Well, we've got a counter-accusation going on." Lin Yao smiled as he heard the airport boarding announcement.
"The second thing the old man mentioned was that the US embassy wants to see you. They said they have prepared more than 23,000 plant samples from the US, which have already been shipped to Beijing. Do you want to see them?"
"Yes, of course I must see him!"
Lin Yao immediately issued an order: "Have them send the samples to my home immediately. I need them as soon as I get back. Have them get the other samples as well, and the list of available quantities must also be sent along with them, so that I don't end up with useless formulas that waste time."
"Yes, sir, please board the plane first. I'll come up after I finish this call." Yi Zuojun immediately took out his phone and dialed General Xia. Lin Yao's tone indicated that this matter was extremely urgent and needed to be dealt with immediately.
Lin Yao nodded. He gestured for Dika and Yi'an to board the plane together, thinking to himself that now that his grandfather had become a liaison between the military and the State Council, how could he possibly give anyone the cold shoulder or deliberately set up obstacles? That would be a gross underestimation of him!
It must be said that the United States is the country that has done the best in terms of foresight. When Minhong launched its special-effect traditional Chinese medicine products, it immediately put its mind to it. Knowing that Minhong's production capacity was severely limited due to the shortage of raw materials, it immediately suggested using plants from the American continent to replace Chinese medicinal materials. Lin Yao was extremely impressed by the keenness and efficiency of the response.
Although Americans didn't understand Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) very well, Lin Yao admired their way of thinking and problem-solving methods. He immediately adopted the suggestion and requested the US government to provide as many plant and animal samples as possible for research. The goal was to find a new formula to solve the global pandemic problem.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, all plants and animals have special medicinal properties. Even some metals and minerals, rocks, soil, and even snowmelt and rainwater from different seasons have special effects. Therefore, Lin Yao had no doubt that some plants and animals native to the Americas could replace medicinal materials grown in China and Asia.
With Xiaocao, the super medicine master, around, any problem can be solved. As long as there are enough raw materials, she can find the corresponding formula. Therefore, Lin Yao asked the United States to provide as many plant and animal samples as possible and to mark the approximate reserve data in order to seek the best formula. They can also use some special medicinal plants to produce other drugs.
Once Xiaocao tried it once, a relevant information database was established. The efficiency of collecting samples by utilizing the power of the US government was far greater than that of searching on his own. Therefore, Lin Yao took it very seriously.
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"Yaoyao, there are still about a hundred employees at 'Nine People Pharmaceuticals' who haven't resigned. There are 125 people at their headquarters, including 5 'poisoners,' and the rest are ordinary people. What should we do?"
Upon hearing Xiaocao's investigation results, Lin Yao felt immediately annoyed. How could these people take his warnings so seriously? Wasn't the infamous reputation of "Divine Punishment" enough to make them give up their generous personal benefits? Would they risk their lives for money?
After a long silence, Xiaocao pressed, "Yaoyao, what's wrong? Make a decision quickly! All the Yi family members I've found have been subdued. The list is in the computer and will be printed out soon. We still have to go to Luofu Mountain. There's definitely something wrong there. There are definitely remnants of the Jiang family lurking there."
"Hmm... kill him..."
Lin Yao clenched his fists, gritting his teeth and almost squeezing out the decision, feeling a bit suffocated by the discomfort in his heart.
“Oh, alright, I also suggest killing them. Otherwise, ‘Morning Mist’ will think we’re too cautious. They’ll have more tricks up their sleeves in the future. They might deliberately use ordinary people to deal with us, and even more people will die. It’s better to be ruthless and kill some now, so that it only targets us.”
"..."
Lin Yao wanted to hum in response, but only managed a breath; the heaviness in his heart was indescribable.
Although he knew long ago that tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions, of his compatriots would die, it still made him very uncomfortable to have to end their lives himself and Xiaocao. The other party was just an ordinary person, but he couldn't leave them alive. He didn't have time to waste.
Grabbing the list from the printer, Lin Yao strode out of the room and slapped it onto Yi Zuojun.
"Here are the addresses and numbers of the Jiang family remnants. Send people to find them, gather them in Beijing, and we'll have something to rely on in the future."
"By the way, these people have all been subdued and don't have the virus, so there's no need to be so careful."
Lin Yao turned back and added, then continued rushing towards the hotel elevator, "I'm going to Luofu Mountain first. Come on over when you're done."
"Yes, sir."
Yi Zuojun agreed and immediately rushed to the phone in the room to quickly dial, directing the Yi family members scattered throughout Huizhou City to search for the Jiang family. He wanted to get to Luofu Mountain to help as soon as possible, but things here couldn't be done in a short time, and he was getting anxious just thinking about it.
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"Elder An, have Zuo Jun send people over immediately. There are still thirty-five members of the Jiang family lying in wait here. Tell him to send a truckload of them, and use military vehicles to transport them along the way. You will personally escort them to Beijing."
Standing at the entrance of a small canyon in the Luofu Mountain area, looking at the Jiang family's main residence, now in ruins, Lin Yao was filled with emotion.
The once prosperous and glorious Jiang family has fallen into ruin. Even the new patriarch of the Jiang family has been parasitized by a parasite, which has probably stripped Jiang Liu of his intelligence. This huge family has vanished because of some ideology and belief. What's the point of fighting over some interests?
"Yaoyao, something's not right!"
Xiao Cao suddenly exclaimed, "I've discovered a secret deep underground in this mansion! There's an underground passage that's very long and far. It's extremely hot down there, and there seems to be some kind of obstacle. My tentacles can't probe any further. We have to go there ourselves; that's the Jiang family's most important place!"
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