Lin Yao was speechless, thinking to himself that Xiao Cao had become addicted to teasing him, but he didn't have a good way to deal with her. He could only play along and ask, "So what did you tell him?"
“It’s very simple,” Xiaocao said proudly. “I told Lili that I would teach Nannan a lesson, and told Nannan that she did a good job and should continue to do so. I will try to let Lili see more of the collection rooms of various families and bring back a few more treasures for Uncle Yao. Nannan will remember this as a great achievement and I will give her ten drops of Tri-polar Nuclear Power later.”
"That's all." Little Grass had barely finished speaking when she suddenly realized she'd let something slip and quickly yelled, "You stinky Yao Yao! You bad boy! You're always trying to trick me into telling you things, I'm not talking to you anymore!"
The little grass, with its delicate, girlish appearance, evoked Lin Yao's affection. He also enjoyed watching it act coquettishly and angrily. Its few emerald green leaf stalks swayed wildly, and the fine, willow-like leaf strands on them undulated like waves, making it quite a beautiful sight.
"Little Grass is the smartest. Nannan will definitely ask Lili to find more treasures for us. You will be the one to deserve the credit."
Lin Yao knew exactly how to deal with Xiao Cao. Free flattery was a powerful weapon, and Xiao Cao loved it. "Tell me quickly, what treasures did our wise and mighty Xiao Cao bring back? We'll reward the two little ones according to your suggestion."
Little Grass immediately became happy, her voice even more cheerful, "This time the treasure wasn't my doing, they found it all on their own, but the treasures they find in the future will be my doing."
Although she enjoys flattery, Xiaocao's character is too noble; she never steals credit from others, making her practically perfect compared to other people in society.
"However, according to Nannan, the Gu family is too stingy. They wouldn't let them take the broken iron disc they found, they could only play with it and look at it."
Changing the subject, Xiaocao said indignantly, "But that discus is said to be the lid of the cauldron. The two little guys were very certain of it, and I believed them too, because they really have a special connection with the cauldron. If they say it, then it must be!"
Ah~~~
Lin Yao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, his heart filled with inexplicable shock and a surge of joy that made his breathing heavy.
A pot without a lid is a furnace; a pot with a lid is a tripod!
If this lidless cauldron already possesses such amazing abilities, how powerful would it be with a lid? It's simply unimaginable and something to look forward to.
"We must get the lid back no matter what. What did Lili and the others say? Why won't they let us bring the lid back?"
Lin Yao spoke urgently, rattling off his questions in rapid succession.
"Yes, we must get it back no matter what!" Little Grass's tone became even more resolute. "Even if we have to steal it, we'll get it back! I don't believe anyone in this world can out-steal it from me! Not even 'Morning Mist'! It only releases poison."
This time, Xiaocao's rogue thinking received great support from Lin Yao, who nodded repeatedly, confirming the correctness and necessity of this policy.
As for whether the Gu family's attitude and interests should be considered, Lin Yao didn't even think about it, and Xiao Cao didn't consider it either.
Retrieving the lid and perfecting the function of the cauldron is of great significance to the people of the whole country, and Lin Yaocai will not be polite to a worldly family in this regard.
Moreover, the lid of this cauldron did not originally belong to the Gu family of Suzhou. They had at most found it by chance and could not be considered the owners of the lid. Lin Yao, who owned the cauldron body, was the temporary owner of the cauldron.
"Little Grass, what did the Gu family in Suzhou say? Why won't they let us bring back this tripod lid? What conditions did they state?"
Lin Yao asked three questions in a row. Xiao Cao hadn't mentioned this matter, which made him very anxious. The cauldron was of great significance and could not be allowed to be damaged in the slightest.
"How would I know that much? It's just that Lili called and said a few words to Nannan. I guess the two little ones secretly called to tell you. Why don't you call Alina or Yi'an and ask them?"
Xiaocao naturally refused to explain the question Lin Yao was concerned about; she herself wanted to know the answer.
"Oh, okay then, let's go to the room."
Lin Yao suppressed his anxiety, nodded goodbye to Elder Yi Potian who had been waiting for him to speak, and quickly left the temporary meeting room in the villa area. He returned to his room, picked up his phone, and started dialing. He dialed Alina's number; it was most appropriate to ask her about the situation first, as his sister-in-law was steady and reliable.
When the epidemic broke out, Xiao Guli and his friends were visiting Suzhou. The First Elder, Yi Potian, immediately arranged for the Yi family's experts to protect Lin Yao's parents and Minhong Pharmaceutical Factory first, because in his opinion, this was the most important thing.
Then, he arranged for Elder Yi'an from Chengdu to immediately go to Huizhou to take charge of the Yi family members stationed there, so as to prevent any unforeseen events from occurring due to the lack of Yi family experts in the area, and to avoid endangering the group of people who had been monitoring the Jiang family.
As for Xiao Guli and Nannan, who were visiting Suzhou, Elder Yi Potian considered them far less important than other people and things, so he continued to entrust their protection to Yi Liao, who was accompanying them.
As Lin Yao was about to arrive in Huizhou, the Grand Elder immediately dispatched Yi An to Suzhou to protect Xiao Guli and his group. He then ordered Yi Liao to return to the capital to help. Firstly, Xiao Guli had the best relationship with Yi An, the elder who doted on them the most. Secondly, having Yi An temporarily replace Yi Liao was also a way of currying favor with Lin Yao. This was a helpless measure, as the Yi family only had a few experts, and they needed people everywhere. If Lin Yao hadn't gone to Huizhou, the Grand Elder would never have transferred Yi An elsewhere, even though Xiao Guli was Lin Yao's adopted son.
Therefore, Lin Yaocai called Alina because she was the only one who knew the situation best. His girlfriend, Xia Yuwen, had been busy with Minhong's affairs from beginning to end, and even rushed back to Minhong's headquarters in Chengdu to assist with the work when the epidemic broke out.
"Uncle, things are alright here, but Lili keeps insisting on going back to Beijing, and Nannan is also being disobedient and joining in the fun. The two kids have been arguing with the adults these past two days. It would be good if you could come back and talk to Lili. Zhuofei has had a tough time too. She finally made some progress, and she's been worried sick these past two days."
Alina calmly reported the situation over the phone, "It seems that Lili and Nannan want something, but the Gu family won't give it to them. It's something like the one we found in the Gu family's storage room last time, just a lump of iron. The two kids insist on having it, but Zhuo Fei said it's a difficult situation. I don't know the specifics, so why don't I ask Zhuo Fei for you?"
Lin Yao immediately understood the situation. It turned out that Xiao Guli and Nannan had kept it a secret from Alina, intending to surprise him and curry favor later. However, he didn't know why Gu Zhuofei hadn't explained the situation to Alina either, which made Lin Yao feel a little resentful.
When Lin Yao wasn't around, Alina was the highest-ranking representative, and even though Gu Zhuofei was Xiao Guli's biological mother, she still had to be given sufficient respect. Besides, Xiao Guli hadn't been returned to them yet.
After chatting with Alina for a few minutes and hanging up, Lin Yao immediately dialed Gu Zhuofei's cell phone. The unfamiliar number made Gu Zhuofei hesitate for a while before answering, making Lin Yao wait a bit.
“Lin Yao,” Gu Zhuofei’s voice was somewhat weak, completely lacking the imposing aura of a former businesswoman, “There is such a thing as a discus. Lili insists on bringing it back to Beijing, but his family won’t allow it. They said they want to wait until you come back to talk about it in detail.”
Seeing that Lin Yao didn't respond at all, not even with an "um" or an "oh," Gu Zhuofei suddenly felt a little nervous and immediately began to explain.
"This iron disc was discovered during the 'Great Leap Forward' period. At that time, it was discovered that the iron disc could not be melted by high temperature, so it was secretly brought back by the family for collection. Later, it was tested and tested, including chemical analysis and flame test. The conclusion was that it was cast iron containing impurities such as copper. The density also showed that it was cast iron, but it could not be cut by modern technology, not even high-power laser cutting. Therefore, it has always been regarded as a treasure by the Gu family. However, they did not know its origin and efficacy, and that's how it has been kept until now."
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Chapter 502: Gu family’s conditions
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Lin Yao remained silent. Gu Zhuofei, who had always felt inferior in his presence, was filled with apprehension and dared not press further. She could only continue, "Lili told me that she absolutely had to bring it back to you. Originally, I didn't think much of it, but then my family suddenly stopped me. The Gu family patriarch... well, that is, my great-uncle, asked you to come to Suzhou in person to make a decision."