Chapter 2817 - 2818: The Follow-Up Plan
Chapter 2817: Chapter 2818: The Follow-Up Plan
Compared to when we first arrived, the inspections on the way back weren’t as strict.
As long as you passed the electronic scan to prove you weren’t hiding anything, you were good to go.
But everyone knows there are other ways to bring things back secretly.
Otherwise, Bath ore wouldn’t have become so widespread in the real world.
About two days later, Lin Yi and the others safely got off the plane.
Returning to this bustling, brightly lit world once more, the feeling of being on solid ground made Lin Yi feel surreal.
According to protocol, Lin Yi and the others returned to the brigade to report.
"You really made a big splash for your first time on the island!"
As soon as Lin Yi entered, Liu Hong laughed and welcomed him warmly.
"Of course, just look at who I am, haha..." Lin Yi laughed heartily, but soon got to the main point:
"I think the things we found this time are related to genes, and we should make good use of them."
"How did you figure that out?" Liu Hong asked curiously.
"I saw the murals on the walls, and that’s how I got the feeling," Lin Yi said:
"But we still need to decipher it to understand it fully."
"Mhm."
Liu Hong nodded and said:
"Did you gain anything else from this trip?"
"The equipment is lacking," Lin Yi voiced his thoughts and said:
"The gear we’re issued and the stuff sold on the market both fall short in terms of durability."
This was something Lin Yi had wanted to say for a while, hoping the shortcomings in this area could be improved.
However, he kept quiet about his surgical knife.
It’s hard to explain that kind of thing, so he decided to keep it under wraps for now.
"We’re constantly working on this project, but the results haven’t been great," Liu Hong said:
"Given the current circumstances, achieving the results you want in a short time is unlikely. The only solution is to find new technology on the island."
"It’s truly difficult; firearms are useless on the island. If we can conquer this problem, our combat capabilities would at least advance by a tier."
"That’s inevitable, so this year, we’ve increased research efforts, although that’s not the main point," Liu Hong said:
"In the past few days, Jiang Zhengnan and I have studied the mysterious ore, and you all need to go on a recovery mission."
"Alright, what’s the plan?"
"They’ll find an opportunity to search for a freighter, then hide on it – quite similar to the mission you did before," Liu Hong said:
"You need to wait at the designated location, then secretly board the ship and bring the stuff back."
"There’s nothing more to say about this; I’m familiar with the operation."
"That’s about right," Liu Hong said:
"So, for the next few days, you and your team can rest well. Once the retrieval mission is complete, there won’t be much else for you to do."
Lin Yi nodded and changed the subject to ask:
"Have we received the decision to level the Kandaya Forest yet?"
"Not yet, but it should be soon," Liu Hong said:
"It’s beneficial with no downsides, but the exact execution is still a question."
"I see..."
Liu Hong patted Lin Yi on the shoulder, saying nothing, yet saying everything.
Luyu Teahouse had already reported to Liu Hong about Lin Yi’s situation in a timely manner.
The mental well-being of the team members is always a top priority, especially for someone like Lin Yi.
"Go back and rest; a few months later, we’ll be heading to the island again, so prepare well when you return."
Lin Yi nodded, then left with his team.
Exiting the administrative building, Lin Yi stretched and took a liberating breath of fresh air.
"Do you have any plans for the next few days?" Ning Che asked.
"I’ll stay in Yanjing for a few days, spend time with the wife and kids, and once the mission is done, I’ll head back to Zhong Hai."
"If there’s nothing else, I’ll be heading back," Ning Che said.
"Wait, I do have something for you. Come with me for a spin."
"What is it?"
"Let’s go to the mall, buy some toys for the kids," Lin Yi said. "I’m a dad now, can’t go home empty-handed."
Ning Che looked at Lin Yi with a smile, "And what about this big kid? Do I get a toy?"
"Haha, sure, whatever you want, I’ll get it for you."
After discussing their plans, the two of them drove to SKP.
At the sight of the crowded mall, both frowned.
"Why are there so many people today?" Lin Yi muttered.
"Seems like some celebrity is here for an endorsement," Ning Che pointed at the banner at the entrance.
"With a mall like SKP, it’s normal to have a celebrity drop by."
Lin Yi nodded, not minding too much, and walked into the mall with Ning Che.
Upon entering, it was clear there were noticeably more customers than before.
But it was easy to see these people were here to see the celebrity, not to shop.
Nonetheless, it didn’t affect the two too much, and they headed straight to the luxury area on the fourth floor.
"Didn’t expect the person here today to be her," Ning Che said casually while taking the elevator.
Lin Yi looked at the pictures on the screen.
"You mean that celebrity? You know her?"
"Not exactly, but I’m aware," Ning Che fixed her hair and said:
"She has pretty good looks, and it seems her family is quite well-off, which is how she got to where she is now."
"How do you know these things? Are you her fan?"
"No way, her looks don’t even compare to mine," Ning Che said:
"Apparently, a while back, Tao Cheng’s family wanted her for an endorsement, but she declined, saying the product didn’t align with her image."
"Wow, quite the grandeur, even dared to refuse Big Brother Cheng’s family."
"She’s got the fame, and besides, her family does seem pretty rich. Not sure exactly how much, but they certainly have a few billion."
"Assets of a few billion are quite impressive," Lin Yi said.
"It’s nothing compared to your Lingyun Group," Ning Che said:
"So, if you ever have a good project, you should look out for us."
"Whenever you want, I can share a project with you anytime."
Ning Che smiled brightly at Lin Yi, "That’s what I wanted to hear."
Soon, they reached the fourth floor.
Not keeping any formalities with Lin Yi, Ning Che bought some pants, a skirt, and a necklace, spending a few hundred thousand in just over twenty minutes.
After buying what Ning Che needed, the two headed up to the fifth floor.𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
This was the children and maternity section, the very place Liang Ruoxu frequented the most when she was pregnant.
But upon arriving, they found it packed full of people.
"What’s the deal? When did the children’s section become so popular?"
"That woman we were just talking about seems to be doing an endorsement here," Ning Che pointed not far away.