Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 459 Lying Down for a Day

At dawn, when the sun had just peeked out from under the clouds and the darkness had not yet been completely dispelled, Dongyang was still shrouded in tranquility.

A normal person wouldn't wake up at this time.

Unless you get up at night.

Yu Xiaoli yawned and walked out of the bedroom, feeling sleepy. She was getting older and needed less and less sleep, and she didn't know if she would be able to fall asleep when she got back.

As Yu Xiaoli passed by the balcony, she saw a dark patch at the edge of her vision. She was stunned for a moment before rubbing her eyes.

On my balcony, I saw a row of more than a dozen crows!

Yu Xiaoli: Wow, that's a lot! I saw crows having a team-building activity!

The largest of them was naturally our own Little Black. When it left Dongyang, it was already a big guy in the group. Now that it's back, compared to its former kin, it's like a completely different species.
Now, perched in the specially made birdcage that Zhai Da made for it, it seemed like a throne made of wire and bolts, looking down at a group of tiny creatures.

His scarlet eyes seemed somewhat helpless, and he let out a "Gah!"

As crows, communicating with humans is their specialty, but communicating with their own kind is their true calling.
As a social species, crows may have low communication efficiency and simple content, but they are definitely among the most efficient animals in this regard.

The little crows also cawed twice, and some even spread their wings, as if trying to prove that they had grown up too.

Little Black got angry: "Gah gah!"

Just as I was about to say something more, the balcony door was slowly pulled open, and a flock of crows turned to look, though some of the more timid ones flew away.

Yu Xiaoli poked her head out, holding a bowl of peanuts, and said to Xiao Hei with a smile, "Friends have come? Here's some food for you. You guys have fun, I won't bother you."

Xiao Hei paused for a moment, then lowered its head and pecked at the button on the ankle bracelet.

"Thank you, Mom!"

A row of crows tilted their heads in unison: if they get up too fast, they can talk to humans!
Yu Xiaoli chuckled, placed the peanuts on the railing, and left, just like an old mother who wouldn't disturb her child's play.

Little Black turned around, about to "speak," when the crows swarmed to peck at the food. Free food, it would be a dog not to eat it!
Xiao Hei seemed helpless as well; these fellow clansmen still needed training. Let's take it slow.

After the bowl of peanuts was finished, Little Black cawed and flew out of the cage, soaring into the dawn sky, followed immediately by a large flock of crows.

The line of sight rises infinitely high, stretching out abruptly, offering a panoramic view of the entire Dongyang.

The flock of crows soared freely, facing the wind in a realm inaccessible to humans.

They flew over the streets of the new city, while on the ground, civil servants who had gotten up early to set off on their electric scooters to the melon fields to pick melons looked up and gazed at them.

They flew over the intersections of the old town, where only sanitation workers were busy sweeping the streets. Year after year, the old people and the young people changed.

They flew over Maofang Middle School, where a red banner read: "Congratulations to our student XXX for being admitted to Beijing University in this year's college entrance examination."

They swept across countless farmlands, where the floodwaters had been wiped out, the autumn harvest was imminent, and the crops were thriving.

Finally, they flew to Sunmazhuang.

We passed the square-shaped Gcores Semiconductor plant and the quiet, deserted training school, and finally landed in the center of the huge, magnificent, and magical "circular headquarters".

It landed on the crown of the old elm tree in the "inverted stone tower".
Starting yesterday, they became the first residents of "this courtyard". Xiao Hei also has a wooden house here, which Lu Tao specially left for it, while the other crows have begun to try to build nests.

This was originally their home; it had just been lost for a few years.

The old elm tree trembled slightly in the morning breeze, as if welcoming an old friend.
And so, a new day began in Dongyang.

Zhai Da yawned as he walked out of the bedroom and saw black feathers scattered on the balcony floor, along with two clumps of bird droppings. He felt disgusted.
Judging by the number, it's easy to guess that a flock of crows has arrived. If it were just a single black bird, it would probably be bald by now.

I don't even know how to clean up.
Xiao Hei's intelligence still needs work!
take it easy.

Seeing that no one was around, Zhai Da glared at the balcony.

The feathers seemed to be swept up by the wind and flew off the balcony.

Also, I need to emphasize to Xiao Hei that they should stop feeding Old Elm any more random carcasses.
Having gained experience over time, he knows that the safest and most controllable way to feed old elm trees is with "liquid fertilizer," which is purely nutritious and additive-free.

In addition, whether it is biomass, corpses, or human "thoughts," they can all trigger unexpected additional effects.

It might not be a good thing. For example, the "flesh-wriggling" effect of its root sap is quite worrying. Some of it fell off when he moved in yesterday, and he even went back to collect it.
Zhai Da is very relaxed today.

Since "Machine Core Semiconductor" began mass production, he has finally ended his previous "final battle" and is now enjoying a normal, leisurely "weekend".

Or rather, he had some time off before the ring headquarters was fully filled and before any problems arose with the core semiconductor company.

While brushing his teeth in the bathroom alongside Lu Wei, Zhai Da unconsciously placed his left hand on Xiao Mutou's hip.

Being idle is also idle.

A graceful waistline; touching it can prolong life, and shaking it can refresh the mind!
Little Wood remained silent, only brushing his teeth, even as the large hand gradually slid down.

Until a third person walked in. Tang Xiaokui moved her stool and stood between the two, and Zhai Da immediately stopped.

Perhaps interrupted in his spellcasting, Zhai Da glanced at Tang Xiao Kui and said, "Do you need to put something on top? It should be high enough already."

Tang Xiao Kui's eyes were half-open, and she said in a childish voice, "I still want to ask Brother Gao. You're resting today, right?"

"Correct."

"Let's go out and have some fun!"

Zhai Da refused without hesitation: "Sorry, I'm planning to lie down for a day."

Tang Xiaokui's face fell.

Children may never understand, but for adults, it is far more enjoyable to stay home and relax all day than to go out and play.

After leaving the restroom, Zhai Da demonstrated his ability to keep his word by lying down on the sofa, holding his phone, and then remaining silent.

Tang Xiaokui held Zhai Da's feet and shook them for a while, but there was no response, so she had to give up.

A little while later, Yu Xiaoli returned from going out to buy breakfast, carrying a delivery bag: "Xiao Da, there's something for you."

Zhai Da casually tore it open and glanced at it; it was a fancy, gold-embossed invitation.

"Dear Mr. Zhai Da, we cordially invite you and your family to attend the premiere ceremony of 'The Long Road of Lü'."

Of course, it couldn't be today. The date was September 31st, the location was northern Beijing, and this movie chose to be released during the National Day holiday.

Earlier, Gao Yuanyuan had called to invite him, and there were also some promotional events scheduled, but Zhai Da was busy with debugging and installation at the time, and the cleanroom suit was practically welded to his body every day, so he had no time to pay attention.

They dismissed him with a simple "we'll see later," clearly indicating they still wanted to try and negotiate.

From an economic perspective, he only received 100 million yuan for the film adaptation rights, which is the highest level that the original work can get these days, but it's just a drop in the bucket for Zhai Da.

However, as the author, this was the first of his works to be adapted, so he had some emotional attachment to it.

A debut work always carries a different meaning.

Zhai Da doesn't have high hopes for the box office, and he thinks it's unlikely to break any records. However, he believes it has a good chance of winning awards, given that the subject matter is suitable and Gao Yuanyuan's performance is very dedicated.

It's said that before filming began, she lived and ate with patients suffering from uremia, gained ten pounds to get rid of her "celebrity figure," and her complexion became sallow and rough. There were even leaked photos online, shocking many people with the magnitude of Gao Yuanyuan's sacrifice.
In order to have control over the production, she took 50% of the investment by herself, which was an absolutely irrational gamble for an actress. But otherwise, she would not have been able to persuade Zhai Da to release the adaptation rights.

Zhai Da thought for a moment, then dialed Gao Yuanyuan's number on his phone.

Thousands of miles away, Gao Yuanyuan, who was recording an interview program in northern Beijing, had her assistant raise the phone and shake it frantically as soon as she saw the caller's name.

"Sister Yuanyuan! It's Teacher Zhai on the phone!"

Gao Yuanyuan immediately apologized: "Excuse me, I need to take this call."

The interview program was pre-recorded, and the host waved his hand to indicate that it was fine.

Gao Yuanyuan, trailing her lace skirt, jogged to the back of the camera: "Hello, Teacher Zhai, it's been a long time since we last contacted each other."

Zhai Da crossed his legs, his toes unconsciously rubbing together slightly, and said lazily, "I received the invitation. I've been a little free lately, so I wanted to ask how things are going. Is this a convenient time for you?"

"Convenient, convenient! By the way, congratulations on your booming business!"

Zhai Da pursed his lips. This national beauty still suffered from a lack of education. How could this be considered business?
That's called technology.
After asking about the movie, Zhai Da suggested attending the premiere during the National Day holiday. Gao Yuanyuan was overjoyed, but immediately followed up by asking if Zhai Da was interested in participating in the promotional activities.

Zhai Da thought about it for a moment, after all, it was his own work.

If one is referred to as the "eldest son" or "second son" in terms of career, then in terms of literature, one is at least the "eldest daughter" or "second daughter."
There is no custom here that girls cannot sit at the table to eat.

"I can participate in one; a day or two is no problem."

As she spoke, she looked at Tang Xiao Kui, whose fair chin was resting on a can of cola, her eyes glazed over and seemingly lost in thought, on the dining table:

"I'll take my family there for a visit while I'm at it."

He still loves Tang Xiao Kui very much.

With a crash, the Coke can tipped over, and the black sugary liquid spilled out quickly, foaming and soaking her all over, turning her pink dress into a yellowish-brown color.

Tang Xiao Kui froze.

Zhai Da:
"Uh, wait a minute, I'm going to discipline the child, I'll talk to you later."

Amidst the busy beeping, Gao Yuanyuan's eyes widened.

Does Teacher Zhai have a child?

(End of this chapter)