Chapter 20 The Ungrateful Younger Brother, the Terrible Brother-in-Law 20
The driver, Xiao Mi, rested his hand on the steering wheel with a puzzled expression: "The first part of the information is unremarkable."
"He's just a street urchin, the kind of kid that gives parents a headache."
"But he suddenly erupted when his sister-in-law was almost killed. He even produced some small inventions and later helped the local police solve a case, uncovering the secrets of a school teacher, which directly affected several high-ranking officials in the area."
Chen Minglong: "A small invention?"
"Yes, that's what the information says. Judging from the way he fought with Hu Yixiang just now, the stuff he brought out seemed pretty good."
Chen Minglong looked at the front of the car, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.
"Call Xiao Xu and tell him not to pack any food; he wants noodles." With that, Chen Minglong got out of the car and went to the front of the vehicle: "Let's eat at a restaurant; it's good to get some fresh air."
The driver, Xiaomi, followed Chen Minglong after he got out of the car.
I was surprised when I saw his next move.
Ji Huaizhi stepped into the noodle shop.
The place wasn't big; there were only six tables inside.
The noodle shop looked a bit old, probably having been in this small town for many years. There was only a sign at the entrance with the words "Delicious Noodle Shop" written in bold chalk.
You can tell the boss is a clean person when you sit down.
The surrounding dialect made him frown slightly. He looked at the red sign on the wall and ordered the signature "Zha Zha Mian" (a type of noodle dish).
"I want a large bowl."
"The little one doesn't look small, but he has quite a big appetite."
Ji Huaizhi: "I'm still growing."
"Haha, yes! When I was your age, I could eat half a pound of noodles plus two baskets of steamed buns."
"You're from out of town, right? Uncle will make you some extra noodles."
Ji Huaizhi: "Then thank you, Uncle."
"Don't mention it."
When the noodles arrived, Ji Huaizhi was still very curious about this "scrab noodles." After they arrived, he discovered that the toppings were minced meat, chili flakes, and crushed peanuts.
It's dry-mixed without soup.
Ji Huaizhi first smelled it, stirred it vigorously, and then put it in his mouth.
His eyes lit up.
It's so delicious.
After Chen Minglong came in, he sat opposite Ji Huaizhi. The boss asked him what he wanted to eat.
Looking at Ji Huaizhi, who was enjoying his meal, he said, "I see this young man is eating very heartily. Bring me a bowl just like his."
"Small, medium, and large bowls?" the shopkeeper called from inside the window.
Xiaomi: "Three medium bowls, one without cilantro."
Ji Huaizhi glanced up casually, and Chen Minglong smiled at him.
Ji Huaizhi ignored the shopkeeper and said, "I also want a medium bowl of dry-mixed wontons."
The boss chuckled and said, "Okay, I'll get you a bowl of noodle soup, otherwise it'll be too dry."
The boss brought out four bowls of noodle soup.
A few lush green scallions were floating on top.
It looks bland and tasteless, and it really does taste bland and tasteless.
However, when you get a little greasy after eating a few bites, a sip of soup will make you feel much better.
The four of them finished their meal together. When paying, the owner looked at Chen Minglong and asked, "Are you from the military unit around here?"
"We have several military units here. Judging from your builds, I'm sure I'm not mistaken." The boss smiled like a Maitreya Buddha.
Chen Mingguang smiled slightly: "Yes, I came out for a stroll during my vacation."
"Come often in the future, many of your comrades eat here when they're away." The owner had a good impression of them: "Come eat here in the future, the portions are huge and you can eat your fill."
"Okay, thank you, boss," Xiao Xu replied.
After they went outside, Ji Huaizhi walked ahead with his hands in his pockets.
Xiao Xu asked in confusion, "When you told me you wanted noodles, the owner had already made the rice bowl. I put it in the car and can heat it up at the cafeteria later."
Chen Mingguang looked at Ji Huaizhi ahead and said, "Have a smoke before you go."
Xiao Mi, who was holding a cigarette, also looked over and said, "Feng Jun went too far this time. He's just a high school student. He just left him in this unfamiliar place."
"That's really something."
Before Xiao Xu went to buy food, he saw him and Hu Yixiang fighting.
I had a pretty good idea of what was going on.
The two looked at Chen Minglong: "Brother Long, do you think we should take him back?"
Chen Minglong didn't say anything. This kid was quite interesting; he managed to anger Feng Jun, who had such a bad temper, to such an extent.
"Get in the car, it's getting late."
The three got into the car, and the car drove past Ji Huaizhi.
But the car stopped when it was about fifty meters away.
Chen Minglong got out of the car and said to Ji Huaizhi, who was not far away, "Young man, please help me, the car has broken down."
Ji Huaizhi watched his performance with a cold eye, and Xiao Mi felt a little embarrassed: "Um... do you know how to fix cars? We're going up the mountain, and if this doesn't work, we'll probably have to spend the night outside."
Xiao Xu looked at them speechlessly.
What's going on here?
Ji Huaizhi: "How fake."
The three of them: "......"
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As dusk fell, Ji Huaizhi and Chen Minglong sat in the back row, both with blank expressions.
For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
"Ji Huaizhi?"
Hearing someone call his name, Ji Huaizhi looked over and asked, "What would you have done if you hadn't met us today?"
"When we get to your base, we'll beat up Feng Jun and Hu Yixiang before we leave."
Xiaomi, who was driving, looked in the rearview mirror: "Without someone to guide you, you won't be able to find our base. Plus, you burned the map that Feng Jun gave you, making it even more difficult."
"I've memorized the way."
Ji Huaizhi said softly.
Chen Minglong turned to look at him: "Then you tell us what to do next?"
Ji Huaizhi: "After passing the intersection ahead, go straight, then turn at the three-way intersection and go down."
"But given the current road conditions, the road ahead is getting increasingly difficult, and this car's chassis is too low, so you'll probably need to get a new car around there."
Xiaomi was caught off guard.
After stopping the car, they got out and switched to a Warrior.
After getting in, Ji Huaizhi looked up and asked, "Has this car been modified?"
Xiao Xu laughed and said, "You've got some skills, kid."
They had no doubt that he could remember the way back, after all, no one who could come here was an ordinary person.
Bored on the way, Xiao Xu started a conversation: "Why did you fight with Hu Yixiang?"
Ji Huaizhi: "He touched my things."
"He wanted to see my stun gun, and made an excuse that he was checking it."
"Did you offend Feng Jun? He holds grudges. He was willing to specially recruit you because you're capable, but he abandoned you today. You should embarrass him."
"I can't stand you, but I can't bear to lose such a promising talent."
"To curb your arrogance, so that I can better discipline you and make you more obedient in the future. This is the same style I'm going to use."
Xiaomi smiled and shook her head.
Ji Huaizhi neither denied it nor spoke.
This proves they were right.
Chen Minglong looked at him: "I'll take you to the base. How are you going to thank me?"
Ji Huaizhi raised his eyes: "Give you a student who excels in both literature and martial arts?"
Seeing him say this with a blank expression, Chen Minglong couldn't help but laugh: "Give me a student?"
Do you know who I am?
Ji Huaizhi: "I'm not quite sure, but I guess you must have had a grudge against Feng Jun. However, you're more pleasing to the eye than that idiot Feng Jun, and your two underlings aren't annoying either."
"You said I have a grudge against Feng Jun, but you were brought in by Feng Jun. Aren't you afraid I'll cause trouble?"
"You brought me in here just to cause trouble, didn't you?"
The other person didn't seem to understand what he meant.
Then Ji Huaizhi continued, "You know I won't let this go. Bringing me in here is already causing trouble."
Chen Minglong smiled and said, "When we arrive, I'll have them take you to rest first."
"I'll process your induction tomorrow."
Xiaomi and Xiao Xu exchanged a glance, both with smiles in their eyes.
The car weaved through the darkness.
In the quiet depths of the mountains, a biting wind howls through the forest.
We drove onto a flat area, and our destination was just ahead.
Several bright characters were written on the main entrance:
[736 Scientific Research and Military Industry Unit]
Feng Jun had finally arrived after such a long journey, and was just about to rest when there was a knock on the dormitory door.
"Enter."
"Master, should I send someone down to fetch him tomorrow?"
Feng Jun then remembered the child: "You've already told me three times that you're going to pick him up."
"What? Are you afraid he'll be dragged away by a wild animal?"
Hu Yixiang shook his head: "I just felt it was wrong to leave him behind. Although I don't like him either, I was just angry at the time and shouldn't have left him."
Feng Jun took the cup to get some water.
For a moment, the only sound in the dormitory was gurgling.
Feng Jun remained silent, and Hu Yixiang dared not speak either.
After filling the water container, Feng Jun put the lid back on and said, "Then find two people to bring him back tomorrow. Once he's on our turf, he won't be able to escape."
"but......"
Hu Yixiang's heart tightened.
"You can't even beat him?" Feng Jun's sudden seriousness caught him off guard.
"I didn't expect him to have so many hidden weapons on him."
"There are many real-life scenarios you haven't considered, but you should reflect on them. Once he comes in, it probably won't be long before you're surpassed."
Hu Yixiang remained silent.
Feng Jun: "Go out. Bring him back tomorrow and arrange for someone to teach him a lesson."
The next day, Hu Yixiang was still thinking about Ji Huaizhi outside the base.
Two people were sent to pick him up after dinner, but they didn't expect to see him standing next to Chen Minglong and his group as soon as they entered the cafeteria.
His expression was somewhat stunned, as if he hadn't expected this outcome.
"Yixiang, what are you doing? Aren't we going out after dinner?"
Ji Huaizhi also looked over, his gaze cold as if he were looking at a stranger.
Hu Yixiang lowered his eyes: "No need to go out, he's already here."
The two people beside him were stunned: "You're here?"
I wanted to ask something more, but Hu Yixiang had already gone to the window to get his food.
"Hey, Chen Minglong, where did you find this kid?" Someone noticed the unfamiliar face next to him and asked, "I heard you're processing someone's entry into the Young Pioneers, was he specially recruited?"
Everyone is very curious about Ji Huaizhi.
It's mainly because it's too conspicuous; it looks much smaller than the people here.
"It seems Feng Jun also specially recruited a kid. You two really are rivals. And you came here looking for me again?"
Xiaomi and Xiao Xu, dressed in military uniforms, followed behind with smiles on their faces.
Chen Minglong smiled and said, "I picked him up on the road. I think he has amazing bones and is a good prospect for martial arts."
"You've been reading too many martial arts novels, haven't you?"
Hu Yixiang tightened his grip on the tray; he hadn't expected this...
Ji Huaizhi remained silent, simply eating the breakfast in front of him.
The breakfast here is plentiful and offers a wide variety of options.
He must really be growing, because he has an exceptionally good appetite.
Halfway through the meal, Feng Jun stormed in, his expression grim: "Chen Minglong!"
All eyes in the cafeteria turned to them.
He was wearing a military uniform and had a somewhat intimidating expression. He walked straight up to Chen Minglong and asked, "When I went to register my apprentice for the Young Pioneers this morning, why did they say that this person had already joined and was still under your name?"
Chen Minglong wiped his mouth and said to Ji Huaizhi, "Eat slowly. I'll have Xiao Xu take you to get your clothes in a bit."
Seeing that he was being ignored made Feng Jun even angrier.
"Chen Minglong!"
The cafeteria was silent; everyone was watching the scene unfold.
"What's all the shouting about? Do I have to report to you if I pick up a kid outside, Teacher Feng?"
"He was specially recruited by me! What right do you have to poach him?"
Hu Yixiang and his two companions came over and stood behind Feng Jun.
Seeing that Ji Huaizhi was still calmly drinking his porridge without being affected at all, Hu Yixiang felt a bit complicated.
Xiaomi sarcastically retorted: "What do you mean by 'stealing people'? We picked them up on the street. We're not like you, trying to steal everything, even credit that isn't yours."
The people nearby acted as peacemakers.
This matter has been brought up again, and there's a fear that these people might start fighting in the cafeteria soon.
Feng Jun felt a lump in his throat.
When someone brings up something he least wants to talk about, he should try to calm himself down to avoid losing face.
Turning to look at Ji Huaizhi, she saw that he was still calmly eating, and her anger rose again after she had suppressed it.
"Ji Huaizhi, you were brought here by me. You made a mistake, and after I gave you a lesson, you immediately followed someone else. This isn't your home, this isn't a place for you to act like a young master!"
"Now, transfer to my team!"
Ji Huaizhi finished eating and put down his food: "I said I came to see you, not that I was going to follow you."
Who do you think you are?
Chen Minglong suddenly laughed.
"Xiao Xu, take him to get his clothes so he can prepare for the exam this afternoon!"
Xiao Xu immediately stopped, raised his hand in salute, and said, "Yes, sir!"
Everyone saw Ji Huaizhi walk away calmly, stopping when he passed Feng Jun and his group.
He looked at Hu Yixiang and said, "Please throw my things away. I was just bored and made some trash."
Hu Yixiang's expression instantly turned ugly.
Randomly made garbage?
Was he beaten up like that by trash before?
Ji Huaizhi was taken away by Xiao Xu, and Feng Jun and Chen Minglong were called to the leader's office.
Both of them were scolded and punished.
But Chen Minglong was smiling the whole time, and when he left, he said cheekily, "I'll be punished to become a student who excels in both literature and martial arts."
"It's a good deal."
Feng Jun pointed at him and said to his superior, "Look at him!"
"Alright, stop being so resentful. You said you specially recruited a talented person but didn't keep a close eye on him, and someone else got the benefit."
Whose fault is it?
"If we don't teach him a lesson for his bad temper, how will we manage him in the future? This is the military!"
The leader picked up a water glass, still steaming, and said, "Don't argue with me. We have no shortage of geniuses here."
"What's needed most are geniuses; which capable person doesn't have a temper?"
"Who doesn't have flaws? What's most important to them?"
He pointed at the table with his finger: "The most important thing is to create things that benefit the country."
"Stop nitpicking with me."
“Go back and reflect on where you went wrong. You argued with a child and left him in a place where he knew no one. Old Feng! I think you're getting more and more backward as you get older!”
Feng Jun slunk away, and as he went downstairs, he saw Xiao Xu and Ji Huaizhi carrying clothes passing by him.
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