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Chapter 452 Attack
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"Uncle Yao, it's so delicious!"
The little girl spoke indistinctly. Her little hands gripped the chopsticks, and she kept stuffing food into her mouth.
She thought the dishes Lin Yao brought back were delicious. Although Uncle Zuo Jun's dishes were also very fragrant every day, eating them every day had lost their novelty. Besides, Lin Yao hadn't eaten with her for a long time. Now that he was sitting next to her, Nannan felt especially energetic when eating.
"Oh, if it's delicious, I'll order it again."
Lin Yao was disheartened and replied, his thoughts already elsewhere.
My experience at the home of General Xiao Li'ao and Vice Chairman Xiao was a mix of emotions. From the initial anticipation to the surprise of meeting Gu Zhuofei, then the righteous indignation of the two old and middle-aged Generals Xiao made me feel hopeful, and then the awkwardness of Gu Zhuofei deliberately ignoring the two Xiaos.
Using the excuse of changing clothes, General Xiao Li'ao, having neither food nor wine, naturally went back to his study to call his colleagues in the military to discuss Lin Yao's suggestion. Xiao Cao overheard all of this, and even Lin Yao was eavesdropping while simultaneously dealing with his grandfather, General Xia's, enthusiastic urging to drink and the excited yet resentful Xiao Deli taking the initiative to strike up a conversation.
The encrypted phone call clearly dissatisfied Lin Yao. The changing situation in the US and many other countries, the government's reaction to the international situation, and the military's response decisions all indicated that the super-gene warrior modification program was urgent. Without the unequivocal support of General Xiao Li'ao, the third-highest-ranking officer in the military, the resolution for a large-scale modification of the entire army would certainly have been passed. This was because the radical General Yue Taiqun had unilaterally reported the vaccination price as 5 for the first batch of trials abroad, but later it was only 2. It was unclear what agreement Luo Shijie had reached with this old man whom Lin Yao disliked; the situation was already difficult to control.
If it were just genetically modified soldiers, that would be fine. Even if all two million soldiers in the army were vaccinated, Lin Yao and Xiao Cao could handle it. It's just that killing such a large number of "poisonous people" makes him feel sad. It would also put the national defense forces in a vacuum and even cause local social unrest. But the matter can still be resolved.
But the addition of "Morning Mist" made Lin Yao and Xiao Cao unable to cope, so they could only try their best to seek support from the military and the country. However, the situation was obviously too disappointing, so Lin Yao lost interest in drinking. Even Gu Zhuofei could clearly feel that the new acquaintance was in a very bad mood, and she even gave him a lot of words of comfort. This made Xiao Deli, who had been accompanying them, so jealous that the veins on his neck bulged.
"Eat slowly and be careful not to get a fish bone stuck in your throat."
Lin Yao's expression was somewhat heavy. He left the dining table after saying a few words, leaving the two little ones who had been waiting for him to come home so late to eat dinner once again without his care.
Lin Yao, preoccupied with his own thoughts, failed to notice that Xiao Guli hadn't noticed his words or departure at all. She remained frozen, clutching her chopsticks, tears streaming down her face. Even Xiao Cao didn't notice her distress, as she had no interest in extending her antennae to explore the outside world. The pressure from the "Morning Mist" made her feel immense crisis, and she silently cursed those who wouldn't listen to her advice.
"Lili, what's wrong? Don't you like it?"
Nannan put down her chopsticks, a scallion still dangling from her lips, and stared at Xiao Guli with wide, curious eyes. "But these two dishes are really delicious! Why are you crying?"
Little Guli pouted, tears streaming down his face as he stared at the dish in front of him. There were two large crucian carp, their bodies covered in scallions. The fish were now a blur in his vision, but the familiar taste made him inexplicably want to cry. He vaguely felt that the fish had something to do with him, but he couldn't remember what it was. Sadness just appeared out of nowhere, and tears flowed down his face uncontrollably.
"Uncle Yao said this is 'scallion-baked crucian carp,' made by an aunt. And this braised beef, although it doesn't taste as good as the fish, is still very delicious, almost as good as my mom's beef."
With a rather experienced air, Nannan commented on the two dishes on the table, adopting the demeanor of an older sister, "Lili, don't cry. Uncle Yao has something on his mind. It's not that he doesn't like you. You're a grown-up now, you need to be sensible. Don't cry and cause trouble for your father. You should learn from your older sister Nannan, understand?"
"Um"
Little Guli nodded emphatically, two large tears falling onto the table with the movement of her head. "I don't blame Dad. I know Dad is very tired. He's not crying because of this."
"Why is that?" Nannan glanced quickly at the fish on the table, her eyes fixed on Xiao Guli.
"I don't know, I feel like crying after eating this fish. It's like I've eaten it many times before, and I just feel like crying."
Little Guli shook her head, her voice choked with emotion, "Sister Nannan, I miss my mom, boohoo..."
"Lili, be good, don't cry. I'll let you eat fish, but I won't."
Nannan swallowed hard, reluctantly scraping the two crucian carp off the plate, feeling she should have taken more. She refrained from reaching for more fish, though. "Lili, eat the fish yourself, and I'll eat the beef. Don't cry, let's eat quickly. Uncle Yao said food is essential for life; if we don't eat more, we won't become heroes."
"Mm." Xiao Guli nodded again, not refusing Nannan's kindness. He really wanted to have the fish all to himself. Although he didn't know why he was being so selfish, he just wanted to do it.
"Lili," Nannan suddenly looked very serious, her big eyes blinking, "Who is your mother? Are you talking about Sister Wenwen?"
“No…” Xiao Guli pouted, tears streaming down her face. “I don’t know, I don’t remember.”
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The next morning, Lin Yao went directly to Elder Yi Potian.
"Elder, I need to visit 'Nine People Pharmaceutical' and the China branch of 'Allison'. I'll leave things at home in your care."
Lin Yao frowned, his tone less gentle than usual, "By the way, I'd like to trouble the Elder to take care of the two little ones. I'll inform my mother later to transfer them to Beijing for schooling. We'll find a school nearby for them to attend; there's no need for private schools, it's not worth the trouble. But I'll need you to keep an eye on their safety after I leave."
"Sir, please go ahead. I'll take care of things here. Don't worry."
The First Elder, Yi Potian, was increasingly convinced of Lin Yao's superiority. Since Lin Yao addressed him with respect, he was unwilling to continue being presumptuous and followed Lin Yao's example. He also refrained from using formal terms like "you" when everyone else used "you" (您). He knew that Lin Yao wasn't a vain person.
After arranging the safety of the two most vulnerable little ones, Lin Yao immediately went back to his room to change his clothes, instantly altering his appearance. Then, when no one around was paying attention, he quickly leaped over the villa wall. He had to catch a flight. Of course, the ID and appearance were all doubles that Ge Yong had found for him beforehand. This disguise had been tested many times and would never give him away.
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"Come on, brother, try our specialty from Bengbu. These mantis shrimp are absolutely delicious; the most authentic ones in all of China are from here!"
A man in his late thirties, with a square face, short hair, and tanned skin, spread his arms wide and enthusiastically recommended the dishes on the table to Lin Yao.
This is Bengbu. Lin Yao met this middle-aged man named Cao Guoli on the plane. The Anhui man, who works in sales and is very talkative and hospitable, took an instant liking to Lin Yao. When he learned that Lin Yao was also going to Bengbu, his enthusiasm was overwhelming.
From the airport, they transferred to the long-distance bus station, and then took a bus to Bengbu City. Cao Guoli stayed with Lin Yao the whole time. After Lin Yao booked a room using a fake identity, Cao Guoli insisted on dragging him to taste the delicacies of Bengbu. He even threw his own luggage in Lin Yao's room, as if he was glued to him.
The crayfish, also known as "crayfish" in China, is a type of crayfish that lives in fields, streams, and ponds. The more polluted the environment, the better for these crayfish to grow. It is said that the more polluted the water, the more vigorously these crayfish grow and reproduce. Lin Yao has never liked to eat these things, and he doesn't allow Xiao Guli and Nannan to eat them either. He still remembers that 10 years ago, there was an incident in Shanghai and other southeastern regions where many diners were poisoned because merchants abused shrimp-washing powder. This shows how dirty these crayfish are. They even need to use special chemical cleaning agents to restore their beautiful appearance in order to please diners' aesthetic sense.
In Bengbu, crayfish are called "ma xia" by the locals. Cao Guoli specially led Lin Yao to "Ma Xia Street" to enjoy the food. This street is basically lined with these kinds of shops. It was bustling with people, showing how much the locals love this delicacy.
The way crayfish are eaten is different from that in Sichuan and Beijing. Cao Guoli led Lin Yao through the whole process of ordering crayfish. First, each diner selects the live crayfish themselves, using chopsticks or tongs to pick up the crayfish, large or small, and put them into a small plastic bucket. Then, the bucket is handed to the chefs who work outdoors. They are responsible for frying, stir-frying, and mixing the crayfish. After that, the crayfish are weighed and charged at 28 yuan per jin (500 grams). It has a self-service style of ordering. Diners can also choose the tender or firm crayfish according to their own preferences, and everyone is happy.