Chapter 95: Gathering of Heroes
Qi Huan: ...
"Po Ren has been handling these external matters for his elders for a long time, and adding you won't take much longer. He is familiar with the routines of those people, and is also very clear about the existing rules and interests of this circle. As long as you tell him your ideas clearly, he will help you handle it properly.
In addition, the family tradition of the Po family is pure, he is not short of money, and he will not do anything shady in private, so it is most appropriate for him to help you check and evaluate those business proposals. "Seeing that Qi Huan didn't speak, Jiufang Yu thought that he didn't understand why he recommended Po Ren, so he explained it specially.
Qi Huan: ...
I don’t think there’s a problem with his ability, but with his identity.
Your childhood friend somehow became my apprentice, and now he wants to help me as a half-assistant. Is this appropriate?
The next day was the time for the second Qingkong Banquet. Since they were at the base this time, Qi Huan set up the banquet venue in an open space about 500 to 600 meters outside the west gate.
In order to facilitate Diwuyuan and Jiufangyu to monitor from behind and transport kitchen utensils and store food, the medical team's small starship was sent out again.
Qi Huan started preparing the food early in the morning. He planned to make the divine beast pastry in a more peaceful way this time, so as to make it in the original shape of a lion dance, so as to avoid any unnecessary trouble.
The owner and Senior A Luan slept in and didn't come, but Yao Yao heard that the banquet would start today, so he got up and excitedly followed Jiu Fang Yu and Shen over, saying that he wanted to watch it in advance.
His presence did have some benefits. The 300-man escort team directly set up an artificial shield outside the starship and the banquet area, which had a first-class wind and sand defense effect. It was only at this time that Qi Huan knew that the shield could be adjusted to a fully transparent mode like the original shield of Base No. 3, which was completely a high-tech version of the "foot barrier".
Yao Yao also arranged the manpower for building the long table. Qi Huan made the requirements clear and found a few screenshots of the table from the previous live broadcast materials and gave them to Yao Yao's guard team, who then completed the task in a swift and resolute manner.
Jiufang Yu didn't go to pick up Po Ren in the end, because Po Zhan and his wife had gone. Although the old man was tough on the outside, he actually missed his great-grandson very much in his heart. He dragged Jiang Huai to the starship field to wait for him long in advance.
Qi Huan felt embarrassed to let the three young masters of aristocratic families who came out with him eat a simple lunch of nutritional supplements, so he planned to take some time to make a simple beast meat and cucumber mince, scrambled eggs with cucumber, three fresh vegetables, twice-cooked pork, beast blood and tofu soup, four dishes and one soup, for the four of them to have a home-cooked meal, and finally make a stewed rice with bacon, mushrooms and green beans as the staple food.
The surface of the umbrella mushroom has net-like ridges and its shape resembles a folded umbrella, hence its name. But in Qi Huan's opinion, its aroma, shape and taste are very similar to those of the morel, one of the four famous wild mushrooms, and it is an excellent ingredient for stewing rice and making soup.
He had just put the diced potatoes into the pan for frying when he saw Diwu Yuan running out of the starship in angrily.
"What's wrong? Are you being bullied by your brother again?" Qi Huan used a colander in his right hand to scoop up the potato cubes in the pot, and used his left hand to stop the young master from standing too close and getting scalded by the hot oil splashing from the pan.
"The two of them are in cahoots with each other." The young master accused with his porcelain-white, childish face, staring angrily at the crackling oil pan, feeling that his emotions were about to explode.
But in the eyes of other adults, he looks like a fluffy, soft, round marshmallow, which makes everyone feel sweet and adorable when seeing him.
"If you are really angry, just block them both." Qi Huan was somewhat helpless. Diwuyuan usually pretended to be very cool, but in fact, he was just a little paper tiger in front of people close to him. The two people in the starship knew his temper and his weak points, and they always stepped on them. But this child had a very high tolerance for people close to him, and was very easy to coax. He would just turn around and block people if he got angry.
The young master sighed, looking at Qi Huan with his big black and white eyes, "There have been so many things going on recently, what if they really have something to ask me?"
"Then set an alarm and block for ten minutes~" Qi Huan couldn't help laughing, picked up the fried potatoes and replaced them with eggplants. This kid, when angry, still thinks about the important things. He is the type who will leave in a furry state if you make me angry. Not to mention Yao Yao and Jiu Fangyu, Qi Huan himself sometimes can't help but want to tease him.
"Fifteen minutes!" In order to show that he was really angry, the young master extended the two men's 'imprisonment' by five minutes.
"Yes, they must be severely punished." Qi Huan agreed, trying to provide emotional value to the child.
"Huanhuan, what are you doing?" Diwuyuan set the alarm clock and wrinkled his nose when he smelled the aroma of fried potatoes and eggplants.
"Oil, oil, eggplant, give me a set of fried pancakes." Qi Huan took out the fried eggplants and casually started with the rap-style dialogue he used to use when he made the three fresh dishes in the dormitory.
Potatoes, eggplants, and green peppers are all from the Solanaceae family, so this dish is often jokingly called "Solanaceae Noise" by the second child.
The young master has a question mark face.
"A gathering of heroes." Qi Huan said seriously and gave another name, but silently replied with the second half of the sentence in his heart: the Solanaceae family is holding a meeting.
"Well, this name fits in well with the list of heroes in the world, and it's suitable for Yao Yao to be included in his Qingkong Banquet." Diwu Yuan nodded like a little adult.
"That's a good idea." Qi Huan nodded, but sighed silently in his heart. It turned out that the jokes from five hundred years ago could not make the young master five hundred years later laugh. This was not a generation gap, but a chasm.
"Life is so lonely like snow~" Someone skillfully poured oil, changed the pot, and re-oiled it, but he couldn't help but sigh out loud.
"What blood?" the young master asked curiously.
"Animal blood." Qi Huan pointed perfunctorily at the animal blood tofu soup that was cooking nearby.
"It looks delicious." The young master's eyes sparkled.
Qi Huan looked up at the sky speechlessly, Zhang Chi, Song Ci, you two should come out quickly, otherwise no one will understand my antique joke.
There were only four people at lunch, and everyone sat casually. Hei Tuanzi took a seat at the table in a proper manner, and Xiaobai stood next to the kettle. Qi Huan did not let Jiujiu out because he was not familiar enough with Yao Yao.
Although those dishes were home-cooked meals for Qi Huan, they were fresh and delicious to Yao Yao and Diwuyuan and the others.
Diwuyuan actually recommended the "Gathering of Heroes" to Yao Yao, and Yao Yao paid extra money to add this dish on the spot.
"It's okay, this dish is for free." Qi Huan refused firmly. For a dinner costing 60 million yuan, if Party A added a dish of three fresh vegetables and charged more, he would be too cruel.
However, the most popular dish at the banquet was not the gathering of elites, but the braised rice with cured meat, mushroom and green beans that was served last.
For convenience, Qi Huan directly brought the casserole for stewing rice to the table. As soon as he opened the lid, the aroma filled the air, and the eyes of several young masters at the table were immediately focused on it. Even Xingqiba, who was originally concentrating on eating the animal meat and melon trifles, raised his head because of the aroma.
The translucent red bacon, the swollen and attractive mushrooms, the lush green beans, and the tender yellow and square bamboo shoots are mixed in the oily and bright red rice, which is brightly colored and delicious.
Qi Huan served a bowl to each of the four people and the "beast" at the table. He himself was also tempted by the smell of rice, so he put down the rice spoon and couldn't wait to taste it.
The stewed bacon has a delicate texture, the green beans are soft and sticky, and the bamboo shoots are crisp and refreshing. However, the most delicious thing is the umbrella mushroom. The soft mushroom body absorbs the soup during stewing. The mellow aroma of bacon, the sweetness of green beans, the freshness of bamboo shoots, and the fragrance of rice penetrate into every gap of the umbrella mushroom, mixed with its unique fresh fragrance, becoming more and more delicious, just like a thick and full rain cloud. With a light bite, the juice flows, and the gorgeous and rich taste hits the soul directly.
Qi Huan was greatly surprised, the effect of this combination was even better than he expected. With the contrast of other ingredients, the taste of this mushroom was simply top-notch.
"Hmm, hmm~~~" Diwu Yuan was so shocked that he couldn't speak. He could only nod and admire Qi Huan continuously.
Yao Yao was also amazed by the taste of the meal, his dark eyes sparkled. He habitually wanted to snap his fingers to let his men give Qi Huan a tip, but thinking that this was just a private occasion, and Qi Huan had just refused him to add money for the gathering of heroes, it would be very inappropriate to give a tip at this time. He couldn't think of a better way, so he was so anxious that he waved his fingers in the air for several times.
Jiufang Yu was much more frank and took another big sip. After all, Qi Huan said that he liked to see others eat more.
Except for Zhou Ba, the other four people at the table didn't have big appetites, but they ate until all the plates and bowls on the table were gone.
Seeing that everyone liked the food, especially Jiufang Yu, who actually ordered more rice for the first time, Qi Huan was very happy. His eyes were filled with smiles as he directed the robot bear butler to come and collect the tableware.
Glancing at the watch, he saw that there was still a long time before the guests arrived, so there was plenty of time left. Qi Huan stood up and said, "No, I'm too full. I need to take a walk to digest it."
The sun is so hot that it makes my bones feel crispy. I will feel sleepy if I don’t move.
"I'm going too." Diwuyuan immediately got up from his chair.
"I'll accompany you." Jiufang Yu also stood up. This was already a hunting area, and stone beasts might suddenly appear. It was too dangerous for the two guides to act alone.
"Then I'll go too." Seeing that Jiufang Yu and Diwuyuan were going, Yao Yao didn't want to stay on the starship alone.
As soon as he moved, the three hundred guards around him immediately followed.
Qi Huan looked around awkwardly, not knowing whether he should continue moving forward.
"You all stay here." Yao Yao waved his hand. It was only a short walk, and with Jiufang Yu here, it was safe.
The guards looked at each other, but did not dare to disobey Yao Yao's order, so they had to stay where they were.
"Where are we going?" Diwuyuan held Qi Huan's hand, looking around, excited about going on a spring outing.
Qi Huan looked around and finally pointed to a small area of ruins in front of the left and said, "Over there."
There is not much wind at the moment and the sun is strong. There is no shelter in the desert except for the ruins, which still have many shady places, which can block the sandstorm if the wind blows later.
Zhou Ba ran forward happily, and Xiao Bai turned into an origami butterfly, flapping its white wings and flying about half a meter above its head.
The four of them leisurely strolled behind, heading towards the ruins.
That piece of ruins should have been the same building complex as Base No. 3, but it was not included in the base in the end.
Without the protection of a protective cover, the buildings inside have been badly weathered and damaged, the walls have collapsed beyond recognition, and most of them have turned into sand.
"Do you think there might be a cellar somewhere here, where some treasures that were not taken away in time are buried?" Qi Huan looked at the broken walls around him and thought of the wine cellar that Quan Hai and his team had dug out before, and he had a wild idea.
Jiufang Yu shook his head, "How can there be so many coincidences?"
"Do you understand miracles? You have to believe that there are many unreasonable miracles in this world!" Qi Huan "educates" Lord Star, don't be a boring adult!
Besides, isn't it a miracle that he, Song Ci and Zhang Chi could meet again after more than 500 years? Compared to this, finding some treasure in the ruins of a city is nothing.
"But I haven't heard that there is any treasure buried on Waste Planet No. 7?" Diwuyuan automatically expanded the concept of treasure to treasure and searched for it in his mind.
"That's not necessarily true. What if a group of interstellar pirates hid their treasure in an inconspicuous place like Planet No. 7 in order to conceal their tracks, and then failed in a robbery and were wiped out? Then no one would know about the things they hid here, right?" Qi Huan made up a story based on the massive amount of anime he had watched.
Diwuyuan opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Yao Yao, who had been silent the whole time, "Maybe there really is."
Young Master Jiufang Yu and Qi Huan both looked towards Yao Yao, only to discover that there was a chubby, white-haired squirrel on the back of his hand.
The white squirrel was only a dozen centimeters tall, with black eyes and a beautiful big furry tail. Its fur was smooth and shiny, and the tips of its fur sparkled brightly in the sun.
What is even more surprising is that this white squirrel is wearing a gold and jade inlaid hair crown on its head, and a brocade and gold satin jacket with ornaments, jewels and precious stones on its body.
"What is it?" Not to mention Jiufang Yu and Qi Huan, even Diwu Yuan, who was the most familiar with Yao Yao among the three, widened his eyes in surprise.
"My spiritual body, the treasure-hunting rat Luo Luo." Yao Yao did not hide it and introduced it to several people directly.
Qi Huan took a deep breath. He thought Jiujiu, who liked to remove gold jewelry and toys, was an alien among the spiritual bodies. It turned out that Yao Yao's spiritual body also wore gold and silver.
"Treasure hunting rat?" Jiufang Yu frowned slightly and looked at the white squirrel.
"That's right. Normally, it's too lazy to move, doesn't like to eat, and doesn't like to play. It will only appear excitedly when it smells the scent of high-level energy gems." Yao Yao teased the short paws of his own spirit body with the tip of his index finger and said with a smile.
Yao Yao's words were conservative, but the three people present were all smart people. Yao Yao carried a lot of high-level energy gems on him, but this treasure-hunting rat was completely indifferent, so it must be a very large amount of force to drive it to appear.
The Jiufang family has a large number of mineral stars, and the Yao family is responsible for processing and manufacturing. Yao Yao's spiritual body ability is simply a sharp tool for finding top-level mineral deposits. For the Jiufang family, it is a bug-like existence for breaking ground and opening up the mines, which can bind the relationship between the Jiufang family and the Yao family, a community of interests, more closely. With such ability as capital, it is no wonder that he usually spends money like water and is extravagant.
"Wait, do you mean that there is a top-grade gem mine underground nearby?" Diwu Yuan came back to his senses and thought of another question.
Qi Huan and Jiu Fangyu looked at each other. Waste Planet No. 7 was originally an abandoned mining planet. It was normal that there were scattered mining sites that had not been discovered. However, if high-level restrictions were added, the value would be incomparable.
"The energy concentration is very high," Yao Yao lowered his eyes slightly, put his fingers in front of his lips, and seemed to be concentrating on communicating with his spiritual body, "but the state is a little strange, as if it is blocked by something, so Luo Luo can only smell it now when he is closer."
Jiufang Yu raised his eyebrows slightly, "What do you want to exchange?"
Yao Yao smiled and said, "This batch of stuff will be of great help to the current Waste Planet No. 7. I made the news so clear just to express my sincerity in becoming sworn brothers with you."
Diwuyuan's face froze, "Why haven't you given up yet?"
"Have you ever seen me give up, Forty-seventh Brother?" Yao Yao raised his eyebrows at the young master with determination.
Fifth Yuan: ...
"If there really is the stuff you described, I'm willing to become your sworn brother, but I have another condition." Jiufang Yu looked at Qi Huan and Diwuyuan, and said to Yao Yao.
"What conditions?"
"From now on, I will no longer be sworn brothers with anyone." Jiufang Yu said word by word.
Yao Yao: ...
As they were talking, a strange cold wind suddenly blew around them, and a warning growl from Xingqiba was heard not far away.
"Xiaobai!!!" Feeling the panic and fear transmitted by the spirit body, Diwuyuan ran over there.
Qi Huan and Yao Yao didn't think twice and subconsciously followed the young master in the direction of the roar. Jiu Fangyu frowned, quickly opened his personal terminal and sent a message to Kong Hu, then ran after him.
After going around a collapsed low wall, they saw a deep hole the size of a tire on the ground. Black Dumpling stood in front of the hole, stretching his neck and growling threateningly at the bottom.
Seeing Diwuyuan and the others coming, Black Dumpling leaped into the deep pit.
Qi Huan wanted to stop it, but his feet felt empty and a hole suddenly appeared under his feet.
"Ah!!!" Qi Huan lost his balance and fell headfirst.
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