Research Report
The internet erupted in a cacophony of comments. Xiao Zhao and his elite team were divided between processing orders, verifying information, and arranging packaging and shipment; while others, following Director Qiao's instructions, screened customer information.
Qiao Jianmin wasn't idle either. Technicians from the network security department had already arrived, monitoring the store's backend and related public opinion 24/7, strictly guarding against hacker attacks and promptly removing any attempts at digging deeper or maliciously misleading comments.
At the same time, the highest level of confidentiality measures has been adopted in the logistics process. All vegetables are packed in special cold chain boxes and transported secretly through internal channels to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
The entire team was busy and exhausted just to serve the big boss.
That day, Xiao Zhao was reporting the situation of the online store to Zhong Ling.
"Ms. Zhong, our online store is currently receiving a lot of attention. It has already been trending on several platforms and is being hotly discussed.
Following Director Qiao's instructions, we have restricted purchases from non-Huaxia citizens and some suspicious addresses to ensure the safety of funds and goods.
However, Director Qiao is under a lot of pressure, mainly in terms of public opinion monitoring and confidentiality..."
Zhong Ling was sitting cross-legged on a cushion, playing with a fruit the size of a pigeon egg in her hand - it was the golden marrow fruit obtained from Luo Yang.
When she heard Xiao Zhao's report, she didn't even raise her eyelids, but just said "hmm" lightly.
"The third batch of vegetables is almost ripe. I'll allocate some of it as a reward for you." She thought for a moment and continued, "Tell Director Qiao that you did a great job. We'll definitely be collaborating in the future."
"Yes, Miss Zhong."
After going out, Xiao Zhao held the internal communicator, took a deep breath, and then connected to Qiao Jianmin.
He felt that he had been tempered by his recent experience, and his heart was able to withstand Miss Zhong's various shocking actions much better.
"Director Qiao."
"Xiao Zhao? What's the matter?" Qiao Jianmin's voice was as steady as ever, but Xiao Zhao inexplicably heard a hint of fatigue.
Come to think of it, the online store incident has caused such a stir that the director must be under a lot of pressure.
"I'll report the online store situation to Miss Zhong." Xiao Zhao carefully chose his words, trying to relay the story objectively. "She said, 'I understand.'"
On the other end of the communicator, Qiao Jianmin was looking at an online public opinion analysis report on "delicious vegetable store", his brows furrowed so tightly that they could kill a fly.
The various speculations and doubts listed there, and even some people seriously analyzing the "store owner's" psychology and marketing strategy, made his sun throb.
"Got it?" Qiao Jianmin repeated, his voice unrecognizable as emotion. He simply put the report down gently. "That's all she said?"
Xiao Zhao continued stubbornly, "Then, she said... the third batch of vegetables is almost ripe, and she will allocate some as a reward for us."
"Reward?" Qiao Jianmin raised his eyebrows slightly. This was a pleasant surprise. His subordinates had been working non-stop lately and were under tremendous pressure. He could see it all, even if they didn't say it. If there was a substantial reward, it would naturally be a good thing. However, this reward...
"She also said," Xiao Zhao cleared his throat and conveyed the last sentence, which he felt was the most important, "Miss Zhong asked me to tell you that you did a good job and that we will definitely cooperate in the future."
There was a brief silence on the other end of the communicator.
Qiao Jianmin leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping the table unconsciously.
"Well done... we will definitely have future cooperation..." He chewed over the words slowly.
The first half of the sentence is affirmative, while the second half is profound.
Besides vegetables, what other collaborations could there be? Could it be planting recipes?!
He is the director of a national special security department, with access to countless cutting-edge technologies and secret resources, but now he is like a butler, worrying about the operation of an online store and the daily life of a "young lady".
But this "young lady" would paint a rosy picture for him from time to time, making him feel that the future was bright, but also always worried that there was a pit under his feet.
"I understand." Qiao Jianmin's voice returned to its usual calm. "As for the reward, wait for her detailed notification. On your side, continue to follow the established plan. The operation and safety of the online store are the top priority. Tell the people below to cheer up. Miss Zhong is watching."
Qiao Jianmin's last sentence was very meaningful. I don't know if he really saw it, but at least he praised it verbally.
"Yes! I understand, Director Qiao!" Xiao Zhao's voice was noticeably more relaxed. Miss Zhong's words would surely boost the morale of the team.
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Jianmin rubbed his brows. He hoped that Miss Zhong's "cooperation" would be less shocking and more surprising.
At least, this "reward" sounds like a surprise.
In the afternoon, Qiao Jianmin went to the National Center for Agriculture and Biotechnology Research.
Inside a conference room with the highest security level.
Qiao Jianmin sat in the main seat with several thick reports in front of him.
Opposite him were the director of the center, the chief researcher who had gone to Yunxi Village for negotiations last time, and several core members of the project.
Everyone's face was very tired, but there was a strange light shining deep in their eyes.
"Tell us all." Qiao Jianmin tapped the table with his fingers, breaking the silence.
In the past few months, he has been responsible for the online store while keeping an eye on the progress of vegetable research. He feels that his hair has turned a few grayer.
The chief researcher cleared his throat and picked up the top report. "Director Qiao, after analyzing and testing the two batches of samples provided by Comrade Zhong Ling...especially the latest batch, we have reached a preliminary conclusion."
He paused, as if organizing his words to express himself more accurately.
"First, regarding the 'YX factor' mentioned in Li Qiang's paper, we can confirm its existence, and its activity far exceeds our initial expectations.
But 'YX factor' is only a small part of the complex active ingredients contained in these special vegetables, it can be said to be the tip of the iceberg."
The air in the conference room paused.
Another young researcher wearing glasses couldn’t help but add, his voice filled with suppressed excitement: “Director Qiao, we conducted comprehensive biological activity tests on the samples.
The results show that its ability to repair and regenerate cells is dozens or even hundreds of times greater than any natural or synthetic substance we currently know!
In animal experiments, the healing rate of damaged tissue increased by at least 1,200 percent! Various immune system indicators increased by an average of more than eight times!
"Not only that," the lead researcher took over, his tone calm but resounding, "we have also observed that long-term sample intake can significantly improve nervous system function and enhance cognition and memory abilities.
Some test subjects even showed a certain degree of physiological rejuvenation. This is no longer a simple 'nutritional supplement', but an optimization of the life level."
Qiao Jianmin's breathing hitched slightly. He'd expected Zhong Ling's vegetables to be extraordinary, but the data in the research report still exceeded his imagination. This wasn't just a vegetable; it was clearly the magical herb from myth and legend!
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