An old-fashioned round table, borrowed from next door, was just the right size for the men, while the wives and children sat at a smaller table to the side, which was actually not very small. The table was piled high with dishes, and some of the extras were still in the pot to be added later.
Gao Dan and Instructor Zhao arrived just in time.
"Greetings, Commander."
"Hello, instructor."
"Greetings, Political Commissar."
As soon as the three men entered, the platoon leaders immediately stood up and respectfully saluted them.
Da Long and Lao Li laughed heartily, the two old hands clearly very happy: "Alright, it's not like we're at the training ground, don't be shy, have a seat."
Little did they know that in the beginning, they were even less capable than these junior platoon leaders.
When the food was served, Ye Wanying took a look at it.
After quickly scanning the people in the room, Gao Dan said, "Listen to your company commander, everyone, don't be shy. Relax since you're not outside."
Meanwhile, the women on the other side weren't so particular. They gathered around a table and ate and chatted happily.
"Sister-in-law Lin, your family member is going to get a promotion after the New Year, right?"
"Sister-in-law, don't talk nonsense. We dare not guess what the leader is thinking."
"Well, I could have guessed that. Your husband, Lao Lin, has been in that position as platoon leader for almost ten years. There are two positions available, and Lao Lin will definitely be one of them. You'll have to treat us when the time comes, sister-in-law."
"Ahem... If it's true, I absolutely have to treat you to a meal."
"Okay, that's what I've been waiting for."
Because her leg injury had not fully healed, Ye Wanying could not eat greasy or strongly flavored foods. She could only drink some winter melon and pork rib soup and eat some stir-fried vegetables, occasionally putting some meat and bones on her son's plate.
Just then, a cold wind blew in from outside the window, and I suddenly smelled a strange odor, very faint, almost imperceptible.
But even with this small detail, Ye Wanying was still very certain!
Because of her past experiences, her senses were more sensitive than the average person's, so even this slight taste caught Ye Wanying's attention.
It tastes a bit like Gelsemium elegans, but it's actually Gelsemium elegans, a vine that's very common in the mountains.
So, did someone here come into contact with the gourd vine and pick up the smell, or... did someone actually carry it with them?
If you're carrying it, what do you intend to do with it?
It is important to know that the main toxic substance in *Gnaphalium affine* is cucurbitine, which is mainly responsible for inhibiting the respiratory center in the medulla oblongata. When it is severely inhibited, it can cause acidosis, and eventually lead to death from respiratory failure due to paralysis of the medulla oblongata respiratory center and respiratory muscles.
The entire process from poisoning to onset takes about ten minutes, and severe symptoms may appear after half an hour, potentially leading to death.
He glanced around the room at everyone but didn’t notice anything unusual.
That's true. If someone really wanted to do something, which of the men in the room has poor eyesight? They would see even the slightest movement. So, it must be a very cautious person.
Ye Wanying's face was calm, as if she hadn't noticed anything, but her chopsticks casually reached for each dish, trying to read it herself.
Today's banquet at home is for the most elite commanders of the entire elite division. If something unexpected were to happen, no one could predict the consequences.
We must be on guard.
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