nashuaworldcup Chapter 579 A Beauty in Troubled Times (14)
Chapter 579 A Beauty in Troubled Times (14)
"Forget-Me-Not, why don't you not try it?" Bai Guan was still a little embarrassed.
"No, since Aunt Zhang has served it, it must be edible. I want to see how bad it is and how it compares to what I make."
Wangyou happily took the chopsticks from Zhang Ma's hand, then carefully picked up a little and tasted it. Well, it was only slightly better than what Zhang Ma made.
Just a tiny bit, not a single bit more.
“Zhang Ma, you’ve worked so hard. You’ll get triple pay until you teach my brother how to cook.”
"Don't worry, Miss, Zhang Ma will definitely teach Young Master Bai how to cook." Upon hearing that the salary would be tripled, Zhang Ma immediately agreed with a smile.
"Brother Xiao Guan, learn to cook well. I want to eat your cooking again someday. If you have to go back to guarding the gate one day, I'll come to visit you. I can't possibly drink poisonous mushroom soup with you!"
"Don't worry, little sister, I will study hard." Bai Guan nodded seriously. He could eat well, but his sister couldn't eat such rough food.
Two years later, the war ended, and the teaching process on Wangyou's side became increasingly difficult, which showed that the knowledge she taught them had reached the highest level that was acceptable at this stage.
"That's all for today's class. I won't be coming to class anymore after this. I guess I'll have to wait until this wave of suppression is over. We should be at the top of the technological level that this world can accept now. Good luck to you guys!"
"Thank you, Teacher Xie, we understand." Everyone was already prepared. Although they were reluctant to part, all they could do was to quickly master the knowledge that Wangyou had imparted to them, so that they might be able to break through the limitations of the rules.
After packing her things, Wangyou went home.
One noteworthy achievement of the past two years is that, under Zhang Ma's daily guidance, Bai Guan has finally learned to cook. At least he won't be starving and forced to eat poisonous mushroom soup next time he goes to guard the gate.
"Brother Xiao Guan, let's go to Changsha for a visit. I always feel that it would be very interesting."
"Aren't you going to class?"
"I can't go on anymore. I need to clear my head first. We'll talk about the rest later."
"Then let's set off."
"Okay, I'll give Aunt Zhang a day off first."
“Aunt Zhang, my brother Xiao Guan and I are going out tomorrow, so please don’t come for the time being. I’ll pay you two more years’ salary as a way of giving you a break.”
"Thank you, Miss!" Zhang Ma didn't ask any more questions, went inside to pack her things, and left quickly.
The next day, when Wangyou and Baiguan left, they once again covered the magnificent villa with an array.
The two bought sleeper berths and boarded the train directly.
It's much safer now than before the war. At least Wangyou doesn't have to worry about seeing fighting between several factions in some carriage anymore.
It was even more chaotic now, with all sorts of things being brought on the train, including chickens, ducks, and pigs, all alive. The hard-seat area was in complete chaos, and the hard-sleeper area was no better. Luckily, they had bought soft sleeper tickets, so this kind of thing didn't affect them.
We arrived in Changsha safely.
Changsha was bustling with activity, and they learned that Zhang Qishan was very popular and had a good relationship with his wife, Yin Xinyue.
Wangyou intuitively felt that there were only so many problems with the Nine Gates, so she decided to stay in Changsha for a while before making any decisions.
Fortunately, the Xie family also had their own house in Changsha, so the two of them didn't need to rent another place to live.
The old man at the gate knew whose family they were just by looking at the wooden sign. He quickly opened the gate and invited them in. Then, the old man brought out various documents about Changsha.
"Brother Xiao Guan, let's take a look at these materials first to get a basic understanding of Changsha."
"it is good."
"Uncle Wang, prepare some food."
"Yes, ma'am."
The information contained a very detailed account of everything happening in Changsha, big and small, and they also learned what the so-called Nine Gates were for.
To put it bluntly, the Nine Gates are a group of professional tomb raiders.
"Luckily they didn't steal from my Xie family, otherwise they would have been in big trouble."
"That would only happen if they dared to!" Bai Guan said with a smile.
"That's true. But Zhang Qishan actually sent people to the Zhang family in Heilongjiang Province and secretly organized people to research the longevity plan. Who gave him the guts? Could it be that Zhang Qishan wants to go to Heilongjiang Province to capture you for research?"
“Zhang Qishan survived the blood transfusion at the Zhang Family Ancient Building last time, but he also lost his ability to live forever. It seems he is unwilling to accept this,” Bai Guan said after thinking about the cause and effect.
"I just don't know which unlucky guy they've found since they couldn't find you."
"I don't know, but the other members of the Zhang family aren't as easy to talk to as I am." What Bai Guan said was true.
“That makes sense. They really did return empty-handed, almost suffering total annihilation. Zhang Rishan nearly died there.” Seeing the last part of the information, Wangyou smiled and handed it to Bai Guan.
"Serves you right! You ingrate!" Bai Guan said angrily.
"However, I don't think they'll give up so easily. Zhang Qishan is still looking for a suitable test subject."
"Why don't we report it and let the government deal with him?" Bai Guan said with a wicked grin.
"It's no use. The allure of immortality is too great. But it's a good idea. Anyway, I'm not afraid of people behind my back sabotaging me." Wangyou thought for a while and recalled the people she could use.
“Then we’ll find out where he put the lab, and once we find out, we’ll hand over all the evidence to him,” Bai Guan added.
“We don’t need to investigate. Just handing over these documents is enough. The rest can be investigated by the higher-ups.” Wangyou picked out the relevant information. “Looking for immortality in a tomb of the dead? Are you out of your mind? If everyone could achieve immortality, people would be waiting for them to come and rob tombs.”
Bai Guan silently lowered his head. If it weren't for Wangyou and his aunt and uncle taking him away from the Zhang family, he would definitely be one of them, even though looking for immortality in the Tomb of the Dead is really unreliable.
After reviewing the documents, dinner was ready, and the two ate and then went back to their room to rest.
The next morning, the two went out shopping.
The streets are still filled with all sorts of people these days. After walking for a while, the two saw two people who were really conspicuous.
One was a massage parlor worker wearing sunglasses, and the other was a fortune teller. The two of them set up their stalls on the same street, facing each other.
"Sir, madam, would you like a massage or haircut? It's ten yuan a time," a man wearing sunglasses said with a grin as he approached.
"Your hands are blessed, and you still charge ten yuan a time!" Wangyou complained.
"I'll make an offer, but you can haggle, miss!"
"No need, you don't look like a decent person!"
"No, miss, how am I not a decent person?" Black Bear protested.
"Stay away from my sister."
"Young man, young lady, would you like your fortune told?" Qi Tiezui ran over. Both of them had the appearance of noble people, and he hoped he could get some of their luck.
"Fortune tellers, don't tell everything, or you'll lose your life." Wangyou glanced at Qi Tiezui; this man revealed too many secrets of heaven, a sign of a short-lived person.