Chapter 17
This long-lost and precious crop exudes its incomparable charm with just the simplest cooking method.
After eating and drinking and cleaning up together, everyone found a comfortable place to stand, sit or lie down.
"If that's the case, then growing fast is a good thing. Now we won't have to worry about food, right?" Yao Si sighed.
After that, there was silence. Yao Si first looked at Ji Wenxue, who always interrupted him. Ji Wenxue stuck out her tongue and said, "You said I was simple-minded before, but I think you are the simple-minded one!"
Ji Wenxue wasn't entirely sure, but her numerous experiences had conditioned her to hold onto conclusions until they were fully resolved. Besides, Wandi hadn't yet expressed her opinion. Thinking of this, she looked over at Wandi.
The others turned their attention to Wandi, who simply smiled but said nothing. She knew the weight of her words and didn't want to be influenced by potentially groundless speculation.
Although we remain vigilant, because there are too many unknowns, many times we can only wait and see and then respond flexibly.
The abnormality came faster than anyone expected, but it didn't seem surprising. It started when everyone was sitting together when Ying Zhao suddenly complained of a stomachache. Holding his stomach, Ying Zhao forced himself to check his pulse, but found nothing, only the pain that spread throughout his body in an instant.
Then everyone covered their stomachs one by one and fell to the ground screaming in pain. The pain swept through their brains and they could no longer think.
Wandi also felt the pain, but she supported her body, thinking rapidly in her mind, and her eyes suddenly lit up, those foods!
The grain that matured at an odd rate was the only anomaly these days, and the severe pain this time must be related to it.
Wan Di originally wanted Ying Zhao to investigate the strangeness of the grain. She had previously preserved the growth conditions and samples of the crops at various stages starting from seeds, but Ying Zhao had fainted from the pain.
Jiang Zouwei panted heavily, fighting the stinging pain while keeping an eye on Wandi's movements. The pain shot through her body like a crack in her bones, instantly draining her strength. She even half-knelt on the ground. She struggled to raise her head, beads of sweat already forming on her forehead.
Suddenly, there was a light in Wandi's eyes, and she suddenly realized that Wandi probably had an idea or thought of something.
There was almost no sign of pain on Wandi's face, only the veins in her hands were clenched. She continued to sit in the chair, as if nothing had happened. Watching this, Jiang Zouwei's desire to stand up suddenly became stronger.
Thinking back to the countless times before, they always fought side by side.
She didn't want to be left behind.
Jiang Zouwei struggled hard to fight against his body, and did not notice that Wan Di had stood up on the other side and was walking step by step with difficulty.
"Wandi...?" Jiang Zouwei couldn't help but call out in a low voice. On the one hand, he was surprised at Wanti's strong will and strength, and on the other hand, he was wondering what Wanti was going to do?
Seeing Wan Di walking towards her, Jiang Zouwei couldn't deny that she was also a little happy, despite being puzzled. The huge pain gave way to a clear mind in an instant. She was even thinking about what point of view she would put forward and how to report it...
Even though Wandi had reached him, she continued walking. Jiang Zou was stunned for a moment, then turned around to find Wandi had stopped in front of Ying Zhao. Frowning, she checked Ying Zhao's health with concern in her eyes. Then, as if making a decision, Wandi fed Ying Zhao something.
No one knew what happened next. Jiang Zouwei only remembered that when she saw this, her eyes suddenly went dark and she passed out.
Wandi heard a "bang" over there and struggled to crawl over to Jiang Zouwei's side, "Zouwei? Zouwei?"
Jiang Zouwei has always been in good physical condition, but she fainted this time. It seems that this poison is even more powerful than she imagined.
Ying Zhao had recently been dedicated to improving and producing menstrual products. The process of extracting the best material was fraught with danger. Ying Zhao's health hadn't been great to begin with, and after working day and night for several days, his condition had visibly deteriorated. Mandy was so worried about Ying Zhao's fate that she decided to give him up right here.
Women have always had a strong tolerance for pain. The fact that everyone is experiencing this now only means that this toxin is incredibly potent. And Wandi still has no idea why.
But she would never die here with everyone else in such an unclear manner!
Slowly exhaling, Wendy prepared to stand, but due to her previous efforts to suppress the poison, her lower body was completely devoid of strength. Her weakness instantly turned to anger; Wendy hated the feeling of being out of control.
She held her breath, straining her legs to the bone, determined to push forward. Even if she had to crawl today, she had to get a sample to analyze the toxins, so she could prescribe the right treatment.
Dust flew up and down as Wandi moved, sticking to her clothes and skin. Her face became dirty, but her eyes became deeper and deeper, looking out of the house with a sparkling look.
There must be an antidote within three steps.
If the poison comes from food, the antidote must also be from it.
Finally, her efforts paid off. Although crawling wasn't as fast as running, she was able to move. Fearing that something might happen if she delayed further, Wandi didn't dare to rest. She quickly retrieved the records and samples, as well as fresh and cooked food.
After comparing and analyzing for a long time, no abnormalities were found that would form toxins.
With everyone still unconscious, Wandi thought for a moment and decided to find another way. Theory alone wouldn't yield any results, so why not just put it into practice?
The experiment yielded no results, but everyone suddenly woke up. Their weakened bodies immediately reminded them of the horrific pain they had felt not long ago, and their fear of death was evident in their anxious, darting eyes. This place they considered home was still a terrifying unknown, a place where even the slightest misstep could lead to death.
A depressed mood spread silently among the crowd.
"Wandy!"
Jiang Zouwei said, drawing everyone's attention back. First, there was a backlit black silhouette at the door, and then Wan Di's appearance appeared.
His demeanor was still graceful and calm, and his eyes, which usually looked at everyone gently, now became firm and sparkling as if there was a planet hidden in them.
"Don't panic."
Everyone spontaneously gathered around Wandi, trying to clear their minds.
Wan Di laid out the materials, and Ying Zhao followed her instructions and began to examine them. He ultimately came to the same conclusion as Wan Di, "No toxins were found. There's nothing wrong with either the seeds themselves or the growth process."
"Isn't the problem with the food?" Ji Wenxue asked. She was vaguely inclined to this possibility. Perhaps she was completely involved in the process of food from seeds to their food. If there was a problem with the food, she felt that it was her fault.
"Some foods can't be eaten together. Maybe it was this thing mixed with something else that caused everyone to get poisoned." Yao Si chimed in. She simply said whatever came to her mind.
"I've checked it and it's impossible." Jiang Zouwei said coldly, but did not intend to explain.
Things suddenly reached a deadlock again.
Wandi suddenly spoke up, "Actually, if we can't find the toxin, besides it being too powerful and hidden, there's another possibility."
"What?" everyone asked in unison.
“There are no toxins at all.”
This statement coincided with Ji Wenxue's point of view to some extent. Jiang Zouwei just frowned in confusion and said nothing. She had never had the habit of refuting Wandi.
"Then why are we like this?" Yao Si scratched his head in confusion.
Ying Zhao, who had the most profound medical knowledge, was also confused for a moment and continued to look at the materials.
Wandi touched her belly. The problem was not outside but inside. Maybe the answer was actually in themselves?
As they were thinking, no one noticed that the sun was gradually setting outside.
"Sister Wandi, I'm so sleepy." Ji Wenxue yawned and said incoherently. Then she leaned against Yao Si and said, "Let me lean on you for a while."
Yao Si nodded weakly.
Wan Di and Jiang Zouwei looked at each other, moved their bodies tacitly, and sat back to back. Through the fabric of their clothes, they could feel the support of each other's strength.
Ying Zhao was unusually in good spirits and was still determined to check the ingredients of the food. Taking everyone's opinions into consideration, she also included the human body in the inspection.
"What did you feed Ying Zhao at that time?" Jiang Zouwei asked.
"Nutrients."
It was a very ordinary thing. Jiang Zouwei felt inexplicably happy when she got the answer. She deliberately rubbed her head towards Wandi and made an ambiguous "hmm" sound.
Wan Di pinched Jiang Zouwei's palm.
The window was completely dark, but the moonlight was unusually bright. They hadn't lit a fire in the room, but their eyes could see everything without restriction, even the smallest specks of dust. Their ears could hear the faintest sounds in the distance in the silence. In other words, everyone had become more aware than ever.
This seemingly blessed change made everyone feel depressed, and it felt like a last gasp of life.
Will I die?
Everyone has this question in their mind, but dares not say it out loud, but everyone assumes that everything is implied.
Still finding nothing, Ying Zhao became anxious. She tried hard to recall what she had learned before, and even recalled a few random words from ordinary conversations.
The pain wasn't as terrible as before, but she was growing weaker and weaker. Yao Si, usually the most optimistic and cheerful little sun, felt anxious. She struggled to get to Wan Di's side and said, "Wan Di, what should I do? I'm so scared."
She ran out of strength halfway up the climb, and then she found her head being lifted up and placed on a soft bed. A hand stroked her cheek, and Yao Si realized that she was lying on Wan Di's legs.
"Don't be afraid, I have a way, it just takes a little time."
Those few words instantly built a wall in everyone's hearts, but their resolve was restored. Only Jiang Zouwei remained worried, unsure if Mandy was trying to comfort them or if she truly had a solution.
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