The afternoon inspection lasted for a full six hours.

When Lin Dong returned home, it was already 7 p.m.

Night fell.

You can see a sky full of stars on the island.

A dazzling Milky Way stretched across the sky, adorning the island's night sky with extraordinary magnificence...

The lights were on on all four floors of the house, and Lin Dong could smell the rich aroma of food even before he entered.

In the kitchen on the first floor, the cheerful and clear voices of two women could be heard talking and laughing.

Lin Dong's return certainly brought a lot of life back to the family.

"It smells so good! Mom, what did you make for dinner?"

Lin Dong walked into the kitchen and exaggeratedly sniffed the air.

"Son, you're in for a treat tonight! Steamed wild cod, drunken prawns, garlic coconut crab, and stir-fried chicken with red chili peppers..."

He Yan turned around and smiled, placing a plate of freshly washed broccoli on the stove:

"Look at these cauliflowers, they're from our own garden, they're so fresh!"

"Mom, so much food! My mouth is watering!"

Lin Dong smiled and walked behind Sun Jialu, seeing the girl carefully putting oil into the pan.

The blue floral apron accentuated her slender waist, making it appear even more delicate.

The black trousers were stretched taut, covering up a pair of rounded breasts at the back.

Judging from her back view alone, she does indeed have the charm of a domestic beauty.

"Brother Dong, the food will be ready soon. Wait outside for a while, it's too smoky in here."

Sun Jialu turned around and smiled, revealing fine beads of sweat on the tip of her nose.

Lin Dong's heart skipped a beat, and for a moment he felt an urge to take this woman right there and then.

Forehead?

What's wrong with me?

What a beast!

Lin Dong suppressed the pounding in his heart and turned to leave the kitchen.

Soon, the food was served.

Nine dishes and one soup filled the table.

Lin Dong, who was sitting casually waiting for his food, suddenly had his eyes light up and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"Isn't that too extravagant? Nine dishes for three people! Do you two usually eat like this?"

After serving the last dish, Sun Jialu chuckled, "How could that be? It's only when you're home, Dong-ge, that we make more."

"That's right. Usually, it's just the two of us at home, and we can't even finish three dishes."

He Yan chimed in:

“Son, you should come back more often, otherwise we’ll never be able to finish all the vegetables we grow in the backyard.”

"Okay, Mom, let's eat." Lin Dong picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mother's bowl. "This chicken is quite tender."

“Of course, the authentic mountain chickens from the island are very cheap. We raise too many, we simply can’t eat them all,” my mother said with a smile.

"Hmm, it tastes pretty good!" Lin Dong took a bite of chicken and suddenly exclaimed, "The island has so many resources, but it's not crowded enough."

"Son, you're right about that. Dragon Island is so big, but there are so few people living there. Look at the number of people shopping in the city center—it can't compare to Nandu."

“Exactly, Dong-ge, are you really planning to increase the island’s population?” Sun Jialu asked.

Lin Dong nodded:

"Yes, this was originally planned for Longdao City, but the selection system has always been very strict, which resulted in an increase of less than 250,000 people in a year."

"I discussed this with Li this afternoon. The municipal government will increase infrastructure investment in the second half of the year and attract more immigrants to the island."

"It is estimated that within two years, the population of Dragon Island will reach the originally planned one million!"

"A million people? That many?" Sun Jialu's eyes lit up. "Wouldn't I be rich if I opened a pastry shop in the city?"

"Hey, what are you thinking about? Are you cut out for business?" Lin Dong reached for her chopsticks and tapped her bowl. "Behave yourself, or you'll lose everything!"

Sun Jialu put on a bitter face, pretending to be utterly despondent: "But...you're never home, so your aunt and I have to do something, right?"

"Hey, hey, you brat, what are you yelling for? Call me Mom!" Lin's mother was displeased and glared at Sun Jialu reproachfully.

"Mom...you're right, aren't you?" Sun Jialu's pretty face flushed.

"Mom thinks you're right."

Lin Dong sighed, utterly speechless.

Those two women are really good at stirring things up. Why would they go into business? Is the Lin family short of money?

There's absolutely no shortage!

“Actually… we don’t have to do business.” Sun Jialu glanced at Lin Dong and said in a low voice.

"What are your conditions? Tell me," Lin Dong immediately pressed.

As long as the two women in his family don't cause him trouble, he doesn't care about other conditions.

Although those who enter Dragon Island are absolutely trustworthy in terms of background and loyalty.

In addition to the island's defense forces, a highly capable guard was formed to be specifically responsible for the Lin family's daily security.

Even if family members go out into the world to do some small business, their personal safety will definitely be guaranteed.

But Lin Dong thought that the "Thousand Islands Project" was at its most critical moment, and he didn't want to cause any trouble because of some trivial matters.

"I want...I want to bring my whole family to live with us."

Sun Jialu mustered her courage and finally spoke her mind.

"That's it?" Lin Dong was speechless. "Too simple. I'll have someone arrange it tomorrow."

"Really?!" Sun Jialu jumped up with joy.

"Why would I lie to you about something so small?" Lin Dong pouted. "Actually, even if you hadn't told me, I was already planning to do this when I came back this time."

“Your father’s condition has improved a lot, and the general hospital on the island has just established a nephrology department.”

"Whether it's doctors, equipment, or medicines... everything is top-notch in the world."

"The island's water, food, and environment have greatly helped your father's condition..."

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