Jiang Wan received her first task from the National Plant Protection Bureau: to find ten kinds of bamboo plants within half a month, in exchange for a basket of refined omega-3 fatty acids.
Old Chen estimated: "It could probably be built to about one-third the size of our existing forest farm."
Cheng Zhen couldn't help but mutter a complaint under his breath: "They're so damn stingy!"
"This is an apocalyptic world with a lack of oxygen, so please be understanding and don't be rash. Omega is a scarce resource to begin with, and it has to be distributed to so many districts from Dragon City down to the rest of the city. We should be grateful for what we have!"
Although Old Chen was advising him like that, he had already made up his mind that he had to get his hands on that private mine in Lianchuan as soon as possible.
Cheng Zhen and he had the same idea, and Cheng Zhen reported quietly: "The troops in the inner city have already set off. I have arranged for people to report the situation at any time."
"Um."
They felt that Vermilion City's sudden show of goodwill was very unusual. Lord Bi wanted Ω, and Vermilion City just gave it to him? What were they after?
However, Lord Bi ignored their advice and insisted on his own way, so they could only secretly plant a pawn to monitor his every move.
Cheng Zhen found Jiang Wan, who was preparing to go out, and asked, "Is it difficult to find ten kinds of bamboo in half a month?"
Jiang Wan said cautiously, "It's hard to say."
If this were before the apocalypse and the lack of oxygen, she was certain there wouldn't be a problem, but now...
All she could say was that she would try her best.
Cheng Zhen patted her shoulder: "Okay, we'll do our best. It's okay if we don't finish. But luckily, bamboo is a very conspicuous plant. Once we get out, we'll definitely find it quickly."
Is this supposed to be comforting?
Jiang Wan hummed in agreement, her gaze falling on the hand that was patting her shoulder.
This person...is pushing their luck?
She shrugged slightly and slipped out of his grasp.
Cheng Zhen couldn't help but notice; tsk, she was being disliked again!
He unconsciously rubbed his hand as he withdrew it, then leaned closer to her and whispered, "Perfect timing, let's go to Xiashan Town while we're at it."
"OK."
Just like going on an adventure to find treasure, Jiang Wan was also full of expectations for this trip.
But her RV was stopped as soon as it left the camp.
Mi Mang had a solemn and serious expression, and his whole demeanor exuded a gloomy aura. Jiang Wan raised an eyebrow, rolled down the car window, and asked, "Is something wrong with your uncle?"
Mi Mang nodded: "Yes, he hasn't woken up since he fell into a coma that day. I wanted to ask if you have any ideas..."
She was desperate and would try anything, but she really had no other choice but to ask them for help.
"Unconscious?" Jiang Wan was certain that when she left, Mi Jun was injured, but he was still conscious.
Did you treat his wounds and give him medicine?
“Yes,” Mi Mang replied. “His external wounds have mostly healed, and he doesn’t have a fever or anything, but he just won’t wake up.”
He couldn't wake up and could only be fed water and sugar water each day. He visibly lost weight, and if he continued like this, even a normal person would not be able to endure it.
So you're saying that after taking the medicine she gave you, which was soaked in the sap from the tree hole, you've been in a coma ever since?
Jiang Wan immediately asked, "Where is your uncle? Has he been taken to the hospital?"
Mi Mang pointed to the roadside, pulled her uncle over on a flatbed cart, and said, "I went there once, but it was too expensive, and they didn't find anything wrong. They just said the person wasn't dead, and they didn't even give me a bottle of glucose water."
Even so, it almost depleted all her savings.
Jiang Wan jumped out of the car and walked closer to see that Mi Jun had indeed become so thin that he was unrecognizable. She couldn't help but feel anxious. Could it be that the sap from her tree hole couldn't be used on just anyone?
She said to Cheng Zhen, who had followed closely behind, "Help me get the person inside."
Cheng Zhen lifted the handcart, but gave Jiang Wan a wink.
Jiang Wan stopped Mi Mang, who wanted to follow her in, and said, "You wait outside. I'll let you know if there's any news."
She took out her phone and gestured to her, "We'll stay in touch. This is a military camp, and we can't just let people in. Please understand."
Mi Mang's gloomy face was red-rimmed, but she still agreed.
It's not appropriate for people to know about Huang Ying's presence here. Jiang Wan doesn't understand why Lao Chen and the others are still hiding Huang Ying after they've already broken ties with the inner city.
But people love to be secretive, what can she do?
Besides, it's really not appropriate for Mi Mang to come into the camp.
Huang Ying conducted a series of examinations on Mi Jun and finally determined: "All of his vital signs are normal."
"He's not a superhuman, is he?"
This scene was just like when Jiang Xiaoxin was examined.
Jiang Wan shook her head uncertainly: "It shouldn't be, right?"
Huang Ying was also undecided: "I'll give him some glucose first, but I can't guarantee whether he'll wake up or not."
this……
Jiang Wan told Mi Mang the truth, while feeling annoyed. Could it really be that she had given Mi Jun the tree sap by mistake? She had only dared to give him half a pill at the time, but it still didn't work?
This thing is amazing and effective, but it's actually only effective for patients?
It has to be for poisoning, disease, or something like that. It can't be used on patients with external injuries.
Jiang Wan was filled with self-blame and questions. Mi Mang hesitated for a long time before saying she wanted to take her uncle back, and Jiang Wan did not refuse.
But as soon as Cheng Zhen pushed the cart to the entrance of the camp, the person on the cart suddenly opened his eyes.
"Where am I?" Mi Jun instinctively raised his hand to touch the back of his head, and then froze.
Um?
Wasn't he injured? Someone hit him hard on the head with a stick, didn't they?
What happened?
Cheng Zhen, who was in front, didn't notice, and Jiang Wan, who was deep in thought, also didn't see it. However, Mi Mang, who was standing far away, suddenly saw the movement on the cart. Excited, she thought she was seeing things. She blinked and made sure that it was really her uncle moving. She immediately shouted without thinking!
Jiang Wan then came to her senses and saw that Mi Jun seemed to be doing well. A huge weight was lifted off her shoulders. The sap from the tree hole wasn't harmful. That's great!
"you……"
She was about to say something when she suddenly sensed something was wrong with Mi Jun's demeanor. She immediately frowned and asked, "Mi Jun, are you awake? Do you remember what exactly happened at the Institute of Optics that day?"
Mi Mang had already approached when she heard this, so she stopped and composed herself to listen to his reply.
The American soldier looked around and then said, "Have I been unconscious for a long time?"
Jiang Wan and Mi Mang nodded together. Jiang Wan added, "In fact, you were insane for a long time, and then you were unconscious for a long time."
The American soldier touched the back of his head: "No wonder I don't feel any pain at all."
He had been lying down for too long, and his body was naturally uncomfortable. He tried to sit up, but he didn't have any strength.
Cheng Zhen suddenly turned the shopping cart around, "Let's talk inside."
Then they pushed him directly into a room next to the gatehouse. There were few people there, and soldiers were on guard all around, so it was absolutely safe to talk.
Mi Mang was also given special permission to follow along.
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