Chapter 21 Is the World a Giant Sauerkraut Jar?
Many people offered their blessings, but only a handful were allowed to enter the house.
Among those who were allowed to enter the house, Lan Jiarou and Tan Shou were the leaders.
Tan Shou was still furious about Tan Fu's sudden outburst yesterday, but this morning he put on a gentle smile.
This is not only because today is Tan Fu's birthday.
After they contacted Qi An yesterday, Qi An called back. They let Tan Fu answer the phone, and Tan Fu's emotions calmed down a bit, preventing him from escalating to the point of needing strong sedatives.
Tan Fu is a powerful brain enhancer. She is always accompanied by a purifier, but in fact, her own mental enhancement value is also close to 8.
Over the years, Tan Fu has developed resistance to ordinary sedatives. Given the extent of her brain enhancement, only strong sedatives can completely subdue her.
Like sleeping pills, this stuff can damage the brain and should not be used excessively.
Tan Fu's crazy antics yesterday were stopped in time. Not only were they stopped, but after Qi An returned and cleaned up the mess, the young girl told the supervisors that the reverse tracing of the pollution data had not been interrupted this time, and she had found the other party's relay node.
It might not even be a relay node, but a terminal server!
The Cyber Security Department worked half the night last night, and the Technical Department of the Third Division of the base also worked half the night, together they identified a suspicious ruined city in southeastern mainland China.
In reality, the Fallen Insect Information Team has more than one hiding place, and this is not the first time they have moved from tracking progress online to conducting offline reconnaissance.
It may be empty, or just a small outpost, but it still represents real progress.
This is what's truly important and useful!
Because of this incident, Tan Shou's anger was reduced to mere resentment.
Last night, before Tan Fu went to sleep, Tan Shou simply said, "You've grown up, you'll be 16 soon, and you're still so willful. I'm very disappointed in you."
He didn't add the line: "Your parents in heaven are also very disappointed in you, which is why you can't remember what they look like, and they don't want to come into your dreams!"
This is his tenderness as an older brother.
Of course, the truly gentle one was Lan Jiarou. Usually, after Tan Shou had reprimanded someone, Lan Jiarou would send Tan Shou away and gently persuade Tan Fu for a long time:
"Your brother has a short temper and speaks harshly."
How could he really be disappointed in you? Our Xiao Fu is the most sensible and adorable little girl in the world; everyone loves Xiao Fu!
But precisely because everyone loves Xiao Fu, when Xiao Fu throws a tantrum, everyone gets worried and flustered.
Because of you, Dr. Zhao had to come to work despite being ill, Sister Liu couldn't go home to see her child in time, and your brother didn't sleep all night.
He's getting so anxious, he'll get sick sooner or later. Xiao Fu, can you bear to see your brother get sick because of you?
Relationships between people are reciprocal. Everyone is busy working for you, so you should reciprocate in kind and not hurt their feelings.
Generally, this sentence is followed by, "Don't cry, Aunt Lan will fetch water for Xiao Fu to wipe his face, and Xiao Fu will sleep in Aunt Lan's arms tonight."
But about a year ago, Tan Fu stopped crying and stopped needing someone to sleep with her.
Until the unexpected appearance of Qi An.
Qi An slept in Tan Fu's room again last night.
After putting Tan Fu to sleep, she slept on a makeshift bed on the floor next to him.
The contrast between their circumstances was stark.
Tan Fu has been sleeping soundly these past two days, but Qi An's sleep quality is extremely poor!
Even if Tan Fu makes a huge scene, Lan Jiarou still has to coax the little darling to sleep in a gentle voice.
Qi An rushed back underground to comfort Tan Fu and effectively lull her to sleep, thus completing her task admirably.
Even though there was something fishy about this mission, all she got after completing it was Lan Jiarou's fake smile.
"Did Dr. Qi prepare a gift for Xiao Fu?" Lan Jiarou asked her.
Qi An: "I'm all set. I bought a set of clothes, but the pants are a bit too big."
Xiao Fu is too thin; I couldn't find any pants that weren't too big. After buying them, I asked a friend to alter them for me, and they'll be delivered tomorrow.
After she finished speaking, the room was quiet for a moment.
They were in the lounge where Qi An was staying.
When Qi Anchu arrived, Lan Jiarou asked her to sit on the bed while she sat on a lower stool, speaking to her with great affection.
Qi An was still sitting on the bed in the lounge, while Lan Jiarou stood by the door with her arms crossed, and said:
"Dr. Qi is very dedicated."
Qi An lowered his head: "There's nothing I can do for her. It's a young girl's birthday, so she should naturally be happy."
Lan Jiarou smiled and said, "Indeed." But she immediately added, "Dr. Qi can be at the birthday banquet, but he can't get too close to Xiao Fu."
After Dr. Qi purifies Xiao Fu, he must stop the 'mental soothing' effect and gradually become indifferent to her.
You can gradually show impatience and disgust, and eventually, due to disappointment or something else important, completely distance yourself from her and then disappear.
Qi An was taken aback: "I promised to be Xiao Fu's friend, won't this hurt her?"
"It's okay, the important thing is to break her dependence on you."
"Are you planning to work here long-term?" Lan Jiarou's question was well-founded.
Qi An countered with, "What if I plan to work here long-term?"
Lan Jiarou immediately stood up straight.
It was an unconscious act of standing up straight.
The soft, dim light revealed a fleeting wariness and vigilance in the woman's eyes, yet her intense hostility was sharp and piercing.
Although it was only for a moment, he immediately concealed his emotions after that.
But Qi An saw it very clearly.
We must not encourage Tan Fu's desires for the outside world.
How much of Lan Jiarou's decision to establish this principle was motivated by public interest, and how much by personal desire?
Must she hold onto that gentle chain that binds the little monster tightly, never letting it loosen, and never allowing anyone to covet it?
Qi An was glad he hadn't brought the gift bag back; if he had, it would have been thoroughly searched long ago.
Of course, all the subtle twists and turns, Tan Shou's reprimand, Lan Jiarou's comfort to Tan Fu, and her warning to Qi An all happened last night.
As dawn breaks and a new day begins, Tan Fu is greeted only with smiling faces and best wishes.
Tan Fu's work enthusiasm was particularly high today, even though he still had to work as usual in the morning and afternoon.
The kitchen was bustling with activity.
After finishing lunch and cleaning up the kitchen, the chefs were still busy.
Because there's a big birthday party in the afternoon, that's when I'll really show off my skills!
One of the chefs said to Cui Hongfei, "Go, call the ranch again and urge them. If they can't get it to work, go to the north gate."
"It's this late and the pork still hasn't arrived. Are we even going to make braised pork?"
Cui Hongfei stirred the broth that had been simmering for half a day, and like a shadow, he gently responded and drifted out the door.
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