Chapter 31
"The research institute is very interested in you," Liang Luan said solemnly. "With your abilities, you will have better development opportunities outside."
Jiang Zihan tilted his head and asked, "What do you mean by better development?"
Indeed, the resources and technology of the outside world are incomparable to this isolated island. If she could go out, she could enjoy better material conditions.
But the system panel flashed, and the cold blue light concealed an unexplainable crisis.
What does it mean for a native islander who inexplicably possesses extraordinary medical skills to treat deformities and the ability to breed war beasts in the eyes of the research institute?
A partner, or... a research subject?
This is interstellar space. If there really is a capability to detect system anomalies, once she goes outside the island, this thing of unknown origin will become a death warrant.
Besides...
Jiang Zihan drank a sip of honey water and said, "I don't think life on the island is bad."
She raised her eyebrows. In the gathering place, she could plant whatever she wanted and eat whatever she wanted. Now she didn't even have to cook herself, as someone would bring the food to her. If she were in the outside world, it might not be more comfortable than it is now.
"Forget it." The cup clattered against the table, making a crisp sound. "The island is quite safe, and the war beasts need me."
Liang Luan was a little surprised, but not particularly discouraged. This was also good news for him personally. At least Da Cang and Xiao Cang would not lose this caring breeder.
He then took out another plan: "Then, Doctor Jiang, if you don't plan to go out, have you ever thought about adding some helpers?"
An eagle's cry was heard in the air, Liang Luan stood up and left. Jiang Zihan's eyes swept across the stack of papers, and his eyes flashed.
…
"Five..." Liang Luan stood by the window, gazing at the hawk's nest from afar, his true emotions revealed. Anxiety enveloped him. "Four more than expected."
This should be a good thing, but once it exceeds the predicted range, trouble will follow.
Lu Chenyuan paused while wiping his gun. "You still have postpartum anxiety? Why? Are you worried you can't afford to raise the baby?"
Liang Luan was furious: "What nonsense! I can afford to support as many as you want!!"
Lu Chenyuan: "Then what are you worried about? Didn't you expect this day to come?"
"...It was just a fantasy before." Liang Luan turned around and leaned against the windowsill. "We thought that if the distortion was reduced and our mood improved, we might even be in the mood to reproduce... I didn't expect it to actually work."
He was silent for a moment. "It's not that I can't afford to raise them, but I'm worried that my superiors will ask me to give some away. I can keep one, but five... If they take good care of them, it's fine. But after seeing how well Dr. Jiang raises cubs, how can I feel comfortable giving them the cubs?"
Lu Chenyuan lowered his head and said nothing.
Liang Luan was almost dying of worry: "Major Feng just sent a message that the people from the Third Legion are already asking about Doctor Jiang."
Lu Chenyuan narrowed his eyes: "I thought I could at least keep it a secret until summer."
This move was too fast. He had originally estimated that he would wait until the peak breeding season was over before taking any real action, but it was only the beginning of spring...
"It's better to strike first. Just the skills she's shown now are enough to make many people excited. The conditions at the institute are really good..." Liang Luan shrugged. "It's a pity she refused. You shouldn't say that on the live broadcast!"
"It can't be hidden." Lu Chenyuan lowered his eyes. "The news that she can suppress the distortion has been bound to spread since the first distortion patient recovered."
He paused, "Not to mention the breeding of war beasts and the promotion of fertility..."
Liang Luan sneered and continued, "No wonder you waited until now to tell me."
Lu Chenyuan glanced at him. The interior of the tower has never been a solid block. Liang Luan and Feng Xiangming could suppress it for a while, but they couldn't resist the temptations of various forces. Isn't it normal for him to hide it?
Liang Luan also understood this and couldn't help but sigh. Now that the news that the goshawk had laid five eggs had spread, it finally aroused the interest of many people.
"The military and the research institute are planning to send people in," Liang Luan lowered his voice. "Officially, it's for 'exchange and study.'"
"Are you actually here to assess the value of ginger?" Lu Chenyuan sneered. He looked in the direction of the clinic. Suddenly, a piece of meat was thrown out from the window. The circling eagle Xiaocang swooped down to catch it accurately and sent it back to the nest. The airflow raised by its wings moved the treetops.
Liang Luan also looked over and said in a much softer voice, "I didn't agree directly. I just said I would come over to discuss it."
Lu Chenyuan: "She agreed?"
Once outsiders are allowed in, the news of the gathering place will definitely be leaked. Not only the war beasts, but also the superpowers who have successfully awakened will be completely exposed.
"Agreed." Liang Luan said, "But she wants to screen the resumes herself."
After Jiang Zihan finished teasing the eagle, he returned to the table and continued looking through the resumes, finally pausing on two forms.
His fingertips tapped the tabletop regularly, the corners of his mouth slowly lifted up, and he put a tick on it.
…
A few days later, the two airborne newcomers came down from the helicopter, exhausted and dusty, carrying their luggage. The high tower picked them up throughout the journey, and they were so pale from the flight.
When he saw the appearance of one of them clearly, Qiu Shi almost lost his grip on the plane. Shocked, he pulled her over and asked, "What are you doing here?"
Qiu Min pursed her lips and said, "I'm here for exchange and study."
"Nonsense!" Qiu Shi became even angrier. "You have a bright future out there. Is the Land of Exile a good place for communication?"
Lu Renshuang moved closer, feeling that the girl looked familiar. "Qiu Shi, who is this?"
Qiu Shi's face was full of the struggle of wanting to hit someone but not being able to do it: "My sister, Qiu Min."
The girl also looked at her, then pulled out a small bag from her backpack: "Senior Lu, these are the seeds of the 'Night-Glowing Vine'. I've watched the live broadcast before. You probably need these."
Lu Renshuang's face suddenly brightened up. "The little girl is quite capable." After receiving Qiu Shi's glare, she immediately coughed a few times. "But it's no use trying to please me. You still have to listen to your parents first."
She secretly spread out the cloth bag and took a look. The dozen or so seeds inside were glowing. This was one of the key materials for making green energy nutrients. With these, both Ye Sheng and the planting fields should be more stable.
Qiu Min said seriously, "I'm really here for serious business this time. My superiors asked me to come here to exchange ideas and learn something. It's not like I sneaked here on my own. Brother, please don't delay me."
Qiu Shi was skeptical: "Really?"
"Guaranteed authenticity."
With his sister's repeated assurances, Qiu Shi was quickly coaxed into submission.
Qiu Min came to Jiang Zihan solemnly and said, "Doctor Jiang, I'm here to report."
The male researcher following behind her had been glancing around and took a few steps forward. "Hello, Dr. Jiang, I'm the new physician assistant. My name is Zhao Ming."
Jiang Zihan looked at the thin young man for a few seconds. His backpack was so full of documents that the zipper could hardly be closed.
Zhizhi crawled out from Jiang Zihan's collar and rubbed her eyes with her paws.
She raised her hand to straighten the big-eared rat and nodded at the two of them. "Welcome. I've read your resumes. Qiu Min will go with Teacher Lu to the planting fields to help out. Zhao Ming..."
"Just call me Xiao Zhao." Zhao Ming was very humble, and his eyes finally lit up when he saw Zhizhi.
Jiang Zihan: "Xiao Zhao, just follow me for now. The clinic has a lot to do recently, so you can help out."
"Okay, Dr. Jiang."
Lu Renshuang first took the two of them to visit the gathering place to familiarize themselves with the location. Not knowing how long they would stay, she specially arranged dormitories for them.
Lu Chenyuan approached: "Qiu Min is Qiu Shi's sister, so this Xiao Zhao... is he related to the big-eared rat?"
Jiang Zihan smiled: "Is it so obvious?"
"My eyes are almost falling on it."
"Young people cannot hide things." Jiang Zihan shook his head in a mature manner.
"Thank goodness you found them among all the information." Lu Chenyuan probed: "If you are satisfied, will you keep them?"
"Work is a two-way street," Jiang Zihan stopped him. "Let them work for a while and see how it goes. If they don't want to stay, don't force them."
She had heard people around her mention that Qiu Shi had a younger sister, and she guessed that the little girl also wanted to come in, so she specifically wrote down the relationship on her resume. But it was better this way, as it was more reliable than dealing with a stranger.
Lu Chenyuan glanced at their backs and rubbed his fingertips slightly. It was not so easy to enter the land of exile. I'm afraid they were also forced to do so.
In the evening, the transport helicopter landed at the edge of the gathering place. The moment the hatch opened, a smell mixed with rust and bitter medicine hit us in the face.
Qiu Min narrowed his eyes and stared at the curled up figure in the cabin. It was a war beast whose original appearance was almost unrecognizable. Several broken bone spurs were stuck in its body, and its skin was covered with crisscrossing scars. It lay quietly in the cage, as if it had exhausted all its strength.
Jiang Zihan walked forward, glanced at the information sent to him, and called out softly, "Jicheng?"
Thorn City, a porcupine variant, has spikes that can instantly fire into sharp arrows that can pierce through walls. It has been fighting in the Northern Star Region for nine years.
Jiang Zihan looked at the war beast in the old house in front of him and felt a rare sense of anger in his heart.
Even if they wanted to test her abilities, the people outside were only willing to throw out an old war beast, so it didn't matter if it failed, since it was useless anyway.
This decision is really cruel and cold-blooded.
Qiu Min's eyes showed a hint of pity. She turned her head and whispered, "Is this what you sent?"
"Probably not." Zhao Ming shook his head. "I know there will be war beasts coming with them, but I don't recognize this one. Most of the beasts here are young and in the training phase. But I heard that a few months ago, the War Beast Breeding Institute accepted a retired porcupine war beast."
Qiu Min frowned. "War beast breeding center? Do they even send retired war beasts away?"
When it comes to the outside world's attitude towards war beasts, the War Beast Breeding Institute is the toughest. When the top management made the decision to euthanize the war beasts with high distortion values, the entire breeding institute went on strike in protest. After a long period of turmoil, the top management changed their mind and decided to release them into the land of exile.
The two looked at each other silently.
That could only be a decision made by the top brass of the federation. It was normal for the grassroots staff to not have heard of it.
A rustling sound was heard in the distance, and several free war beasts poked their heads out from the woods, curiously observing their new companions.
Jicheng seemed to have noticed something, his cloudy eyes moved slightly, and an almost inaudible whimper came from his throat.
Jiang Zihan took a deep breath and opened the iron cage: "Let's go and send it to the recuperation cabin first."
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