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Chapter 160 Prisoners and Intelligence! The Wonderful Uses of Food! (Please Subscribe)

A sudden gust of cold wind blew in, making Lani feel uncomfortable.

She was imprisoned in a cold, metallic wheelchair, and exchanged a knowing glance with Anise, who had a magic-suppressing collar around her neck.

Their gazes quickly shifted from indifferent to a performative and feigned hatred.

"Old stubborn!"

"You shameful bastard!"

After Lani finished speaking, she stopped looking at the other person and instead gazed at the perpetually gloomy, white sky.

Her thoughts, however, were racing wildly in her mind.

The apostles of the evil god released us. What will they do to us next?

What are they going to do?
Is it a strategy of sowing discord and weakening, or is it an example of me to scare others?

If she were to die, could the still-young Annie withstand the enemy's deadly bait, which was wrapped in honey?

Could she have been completely fooled?
Haha, why do I think so much?

She's lived so long; perhaps death is a kind of relief for her.

I wonder if those apostles will follow the example of the southern human kingdoms, first desecrating their own corpses, and then grinding their bones into powder to brew a potent elven magic wine.

In less than a minute, Lani thought about many things, from the torment she might suffer, to Anis's possible tragic future... and then to the crisis facing the entire elven kingdom.

She really doesn't want to die!
The Elf Kingdom already had a small population, and now it is besieged on all sides.

The bloodthirsty cannibals and orc legions of the West colluded with the corrupt elves.

The shameless goblin raiders near the kingdom have an irreconcilable hatred for them.

The evil humans from the south have repeatedly crossed the city of Despair to attack their kingdom.

When the evil god's apostles attacked, the Elf Kingdom sent messengers to inform them of the invasion, but were met with hostility in return.

Humans actually captured the elves' messengers and enslaved them.

The relationship between them and the cave-dwelling half-humans in the east, who are both smelly and stubborn and believe they possess some of the glory of their ancestors but have now lost 90% of their heritage, is so tense that it's a fight to the death.

Even more terrifying is that the seal on the Dark Forest at the heart of the kingdom is showing signs of weakening, where most of the Mother Goddess's power resides.

Those damned dark creatures could break out at any moment.

Dark creatures are also the great enemies of elves!
And these humans who captured them seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

The Mother Goddess once said that these evil god apostles were extremely dangerous, and their destructive power and desire for destruction were almost endless.

These clues led humanity to discover various efficient methods for dealing with the elves.

For example, the large-scale destruction of the Sacred Tree Network.

This would significantly weaken the elves' prized abilities, such as magic, summoning allies, and controlling beasts.

If this continues, the threat posed by the elves will decrease.

The continent of the Forsaken Gods is vast, but it is a pity that the once incomparably noble Elf race has declined to this point, and their people are almost homeless.

“Ha…” The more Lani thought about it, the more bitter she felt.

Just then, her long, pointed ears twitched slightly.

A series of light, rhythmic footsteps approached, and she turned her head warily, her pupils suddenly contracting.

A dozen familiar figures came into view. Those kinsmen who were thought to have died on the battlefield or been taken into slavery by humans were actually standing there alive.

"Alice?"

"Priestess Lani?"

“Annise? Aren’t you already…”

“Sister Carrie? Priestess Lani also said that you sacrificed yourselves. I didn’t expect you to still be alive!” Anise’s long, smooth green hair shone slightly as she became emotional.

This is a manifestation of the elf losing control of his emotions.

Just as she was about to pounce, a tingling electric current surged through the metal ring around her neck, instantly reminding her of her status as a prisoner.

The leading elven warrior, Carrie, quickly stepped forward and, upon seeing Lani in the wheelchair, exclaimed in surprise, "Priestess Lani? You're injured too?"

Lani frowned: "What do you mean by 'also'?"

"Aisalia was wounded in the previous war and was later healed by those people... those apostles of evil gods. How did you end up locked in this strange chair?"

Hearing that Elsalia was still alive, albeit injured, Lani's heart sank.

"Tell me in detail what happened. Did they lay a hand on you? Did they assault you?"

Carrie shook her head, her expression somewhat strange: "No, they were...very nice to us."

"Very good?" Lani's voice involuntarily rose a few decibels.

“Yes, this is how it happened…” Carrie and the other elves began to recount their experiences over the past few days.

There was no physical or emotional torture, no torture, and not even an interrogation.

The elven captives were simply kept in separate guards, the wounded received timely medical treatment, and were given a fixed amount of fruits and vegetables every day—food that was enough to fill their stomachs.

After hearing all this, Lani's expression changed repeatedly.

Suddenly, something occurred to her, and her heart skipped a beat. She let out a cold laugh: "Heh, it seems our other companions have all been killed!"

This must be a trick by the apostles of an evil god!
Use a few weak-willed survivors to undermine their will and keep them in a daze!
Carrie was stunned: "No, priest, they said the others are locked up in different places and they will take turns letting us meet."

“Foolish!” Lani hissed. “This is the most vicious lie! Torturing prisoners with false hope is the devil’s doing! They’ve definitely laced your food with slow-acting hallucinogens! They’re trying to destroy our will.”

“But the food isn’t poisonous, and the water is clean,” a young elf retorted softly.

Lani stared intently at her: "Then what did they use to heal you? Evil black magic?"

Carrie recalled for a moment and described, "It wasn't magic, but a suturing procedure performed with medicines we don't know about, along with some needles and thread. Now, Elsalia's injuries are under good control and have begun to heal."

Hearing about these unheard-of treatments, Lani felt a chill run down her spine.

She believed these things to be extraordinary forces that terrified her more than any black magic.

A few kilometers away, on the top of a tall tree, a small bird, about the size of a kingfisher, was watching all of this.

After witnessing the reunion of many elves, it suddenly started squawking.

The bird was too small and moved too stealthily, so human detection devices did not detect it.
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The atmosphere in the monitoring room, which was not far away, was very relaxed.

On more than a dozen high-definition screens, a live video of the elves gathering together is being played.

Gong Pengfei and Yu Qiwen, two language analysis experts, wore headphones and stared intently, afraid of missing any micro-expressions or syllables.

"Boss! Did you hear that? They mentioned the priest and the warrior squad."

"It turns out this is just the front line. We still have to travel south for many days to reach the Elf Kingdom."

Gong Pengfei abruptly ripped off his headphones, his face beaming with barely suppressed elation.

"They just said they'll be sending even more elven warriors here! It looks like we're about to have a new great battle."

Yu Qiwen excitedly added, his hands flying across the tablet as he took notes.

These fragmented pieces of information, when pieced together, constitute invaluable intelligence that allows one to anticipate the enemy's moves.

Before they even know how to reminisce, their words will turn into rough maps.

Su Mingjin held her teacup, a barely suppressed smile playing on her lips. "After Lani and the others go inside, arrange for more elven captives to gather and get some fresh air."

Commander Man sat beside her, watching the chattering sprites on the screen, a rare smile appearing on his face: "They really need a rest. I didn't expect that just changing the population would inadvertently reveal so much more information to them. And this information is already enough for them!"

Su Mingjin was in a great mood: "Let's release the information a few more times as planned, and then prepare the follow-up arrangements."

"Yes, we can let some of them go back; it's a gesture of goodwill," Commander Man nodded in agreement.
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A few kilometers away, in the radar air defense early warning operations room.

The piercing alarm suddenly shattered the office's tranquility, and the screen instantly lit up with a large, glaring red light.

Radar operator Tan Bowen nearly spilled a cup of strong tea he had just poured onto the control panel. He took a big gulp and grimaced from the heat.

"A flock of birds has suddenly attacked the southern forest! They're coming from due east, moving at 70 km/h, and the number... Holy crap, there must be over 30,000 of them!?"

The veteran next to him pushed him back into his seat: "What are you yelling about? It's not like it's the first time we've seen this."

That's what they said, but the veteran's eyes were also fixed on the rapidly approaching, unusually dense Bird's Nest cloud on the screen.

"Squad leader, this flight path is too regular, it looks like it's coming straight for us!" Tan Bowen quickly adjusted the radar parameters and zoomed in on the image. "Don't these guys ever learn their lesson?"

"Whatever their target, anyone who dares to come in should be prepared to be attacked." The squad leader picked up the communicator, his voice calm and steady. "Command center, another flock of alien birds has attacked, numbering around 30,000. Requesting the execution of the expulsion plan."

"Approved for execution." The voice on the command channel was completely calm.

The order was given, and the defense systems deployed in the area ten kilometers around the base were activated.

There was no earth-shattering roar of artillery fire, nor the trail of missiles streaking across the sky.

On the battlefield, rows of inconspicuous square devices emitted a faint hum, and invisible infrasound waves swept towards the flock of birds like a tsunami.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of powerful light matrices suddenly lit up, and the dazzling white light that flashed at a high frequency illuminated the airspace as if it were daytime. The light pulsed wildly at an irregular frequency, enough to instantly collapse the visual system of any living being.

On the radar screen, the once neat red cloud exploded instantly, becoming chaotic, as if a pebble had been thrown into the water.

"Great!" Tan Bowen exclaimed excitedly. "The new defense network is really useful. Look at them, running around like headless flies."

"Don't get too excited yet, there are still some tough nuts to crack. Let's do the laser roll call!" The squad leader pointed to the few red dots on the screen that were still stubbornly advancing.

"Received, begin high-energy laser roll call."

As soon as he finished speaking, the laser weapons deployed in various locations began to emit light invisible to the naked eye.

They accurately hit the stubborn flock of birds that were charging ahead.

There was no explosion, no screams; the birds' wings were burned off, and they fell to the ground.

The remaining flock of birds completely broke down, turned around, and fled in panic.

A sizable bird attack was neutralized in just three minutes in a nearly silent manner.

Tan Bowen leaned back in his chair, let out a long sigh, picked up his teacup, and took a satisfying sip: "All done."

The squad leader glanced at the reports from each department and a smile crept onto his face.

This time, it only cost a little over a thousand yuan in electricity to drive away the flock of birds.

Very good deal.

When Brigade Commander Man first encountered this situation, he almost emptied the ammunition depot of the 1130 close-in weapon system.

Once that thing fires, a BMW is gone.

Now that we have targeted solutions, the cost has immediately come down.

The squad leader smiled as he recorded the combat log: "Stop bragging, hurry up and organize the combat data report."

"it is good!"

Soon, the combat log marked as "routine" was delivered to Brigade Commander Man.

He stared at the trajectory of the flock of birds on the map, then pulled up the base's defense map and slowly swiped his finger across it.

"A reckless attack that is inexplicable and shows no regard for animal life!"

Hearing this comment, Su Mingjin also laughed.

Upon learning of the bird attack, her expression remained largely unchanged.

It wasn't until Su Mingjin saw many birds flying into the place where the elves were imprisoned that she realized what was happening.

"Check the surveillance footage and see if you find any crows or other birds near where the elves are being held!"

"There are a few lone birds! Most birds are shot down by laser weapons when they get close to our air defense network."

"I hope I was overthinking it!" Su Mingjin nodded in satisfaction, then asked Gong Pengfei, "Expert Gong, when a flock of birds attacked just now, did the Pokémon notice anything unusual?"

After humans discovered that birds could become spies for otherworldly spirits, they immediately turned the surrounding area into a no-bird zone to protect the base's secrets.

The persistent driving away and hunting has nearly driven the nearby bird populations to extinction.

Even so, occasionally quite a few lone birds would fly nearby to gather intelligence, only to be sniped.

In human understanding, other elves who want to contact their fellow elves through birds must engage in close communication.

"Report, we've noticed something's off about the female prisoner, Lani. Here... her facial expression changed drastically after we used laser weapons to stop a bird that dared to head towards the camp."

Hearing this, Su Mingjin frowned slightly: "Those flocks of birds are probably controlled by some elf. It's estimated that the elf went out for a walk and was discovered by the birds, which led to this attack."

"President Su's insight is brilliant."

Su Mingjin said to Gong Pengfei and Yu Qiwen, "Experts, you'll have to work hard these next few days! I need to prepare the task report and send it to General Manager Li for review."

"Please rest assured, Mr. Su. Through their micro-expressions, we have confirmed that the Elf race is somewhat wavering! As long as we proceed according to plan, we will definitely be able to obtain enough clues."
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In the modern world, the Logistics Coordination Department of Zhurihe.

Li Weiguo took a sip of the scalding hot, strong tea. The tea was bitter but very refreshing, suppressing his physical fatigue.

His bloodshot eyes stared at the latest report from Su Mingjin, and a rare smile appeared on his tense face.

"The elves have finally made progress! Very good, give them appropriate encouragement and continue to move forward steadily."

Assistant Xiao Wang quickly nodded and wrote it down: "Understood."

Li Weiguo's fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, then he suddenly changed the subject.

"Xiao Wang, have those special equipment crafted in the modern world been effective?"

Wang Kaixuan's expression instantly became somewhat subtle. He cautiously swallowed, then shook his head.

"Mr. Li, the effect... well, it's practically nonexistent."

"Nothing?" Li Weiguo's fingers, which were tapping the table, stopped. He looked up, his gaze sharp. "Not just not ideal? Or is there nothing?"

Wang Kaixuan felt a chill run down his spine, and forced himself to report, "Yes, Mr. Li. Professor Deng just submitted a preliminary report. So far, the consultants have taken turns working on it for two days and two nights, using special equipment and various rituals, but... none of them have achieved the effect Professor Deng envisioned."

He paused, then added, "Those special equipment, apart from having a shape, are essentially no different from when they were just taken out of the forge; they're just a bunch of tangible but useless lumps."

These words made Li Weiguo's brows furrow into a knot.

He pressed on, unwilling to give up, "Is it what Professor Deng mentioned in his previous report, that it requires absorbing enough magical particles to activate? Should we wait a bit?"

The portal between time and space transports goods between the two worlds, but it will either passivate or completely erase materials containing magical particles from the other world. Things that originally possessed magical abilities become materials with various magical properties in the modern world.

Some exaggerated features will also disappear directly.

While this is very helpful for modern scientists to analyze and discover, is a material without magical particles still the same magical material?

Just like refined gold, this infinitely versatile material is now being used in the modern world for engines, alloy components, and fatigue-resistant parts.

Humans have discovered that the weapons of the elves contain adamantite.

"Mr. Li, that's not true! Professor Deng said that no magical particles could be detected at all, but Professor Deng Dakang and his team are still analyzing the specifics."

Li Weiguo sighed: "The special equipment is too difficult to manufacture, which is not conducive to our subsequent development!"

Although the recent influx of advisors has eased the shortage of Purifying Gear, the pioneering teams are not going to stay in this small area forever.

They want to explore the world.

The core of exploring speed is to prevent magical particles from interfering with human technological creations.

The magical particles have made it extremely difficult for human spacecraft to communicate wirelessly, and humanity has only been able to complete a rough reconnaissance of the surrounding area of ​​more than 400 kilometers so far.

The disturbances are even stronger in the southern forest belt; after humans deploy drones, large flocks of birds attack.

Fortunately, humans have developed suitable methods to drive away flocks of birds.

Humans could have destroyed the red maple tree to reduce the impact of magical interference.

Unfortunately, the destruction of the red maple trees means that the cold air, representing extremely low temperatures, will move southward.

This gives the red maple tree an irreplaceable characteristic.

However, mental magic interference severely affects the warrior's combat range.

Venturing deep into the southern forest without resolving the problem of mind-body magic interference is likely to result in many setbacks.

"Mr. Li, we still know too little about magical particles."

Li Weiguo nodded: "Draft a written document to motivate them. Psychological interference is the core of ensuring strategic security. Tell the advisors and Professor Deng to put in a lot of effort."

"it is good!"

Li Weiguo gestured for his assistant, Xiao Wang, to leave. He took a breath, did some light exercise, and then opened the file to continue reading other information.

Most of it involves resource allocation, infrastructure construction, and planning that involves feigning one move while secretly making another.

There are also reports of overseas spies being discovered, with those involved misleading the spies into drawing incorrect conclusions.

After seeing these, Li Weiguo nodded in satisfaction.

The comrades in the modern world responsible for keeping the Zhurihe Time Gate a secret have worked very hard, and there haven't been any problems.

Li Weiguo's gaze then fell on another encrypted file marked "red".

The filename is simple—"Lin Li's Movements".

Opening the file, the screen showed what Lin Li had been busy with recently.

Lin Li has been spending most of his time in his studio in Shanghai these past few days, working on silly animation projects.

Thanks to the support of their otherworldly exploration team, they have now recruited more than ten staff members and are producing more hilarious animations.

Unfortunately, it mainly consists of the pioneering team's modified encounters and discoveries in another world, mostly about food, drink, and various other amazing finds. It doesn't have much strategic value!
He opened the silly video animation that Zhong Mengyao had sent back.

The image quality remains as rough as ever.

Several cartoon characters resembling rampaging pandas, with the words "Pioneer Men" written on their heads, are using heavy machine guns to clear away the undead corpses!
One of the silly animators is holding a big black pot, and his saliva is drawn as a waterfall.

The sign next to it read, "Skull stew should taste pretty good."

Li Weiguo's eye twitched, then he turned off the video and rubbed his temples.

Lin Li is the one who opened the portal to another world, and is also the only key figure who can currently stabilize the portal.

But this guy is in great danger; after opening an animation studio, he's been neglecting his duties every day.

"Food, minerals, various industrial infrastructure projects, and the newly drafted script by the other side includes more elven captives... He has been watching our movements, but unfortunately he hasn't given us any more clues."

Li Weiguo took a deep breath in frustration, put down the report about Lin Li, and then began to examine the pioneering team's core projects on cost reduction and open source.

This is the land reclamation team's money bag; we must take good care of it.

The development of another world must have a positive and sustainable cash flow.

After all, this is a top secret that cannot be disclosed to the public, and every penny has to be squeezed out from the internal circulation.

Fortunately, the money-making projects disguised under various names have begun to take off.

The financial statements of the specially supplied high-priced seafood are very attractive, making it the real cash cow of the advance team.

The numbers on the report were strikingly bright red, with billions coming in just half a month.

This year's annual income is expected to be no less than 15 billion, and this figure continues to rise as word of mouth spreads among the wealthy.

The fresh, unpolluted fish from Changhu Lake, along with various rare ingredients proven to be highly beneficial to human health, are now considered hard currency in elite circles, a measure of status and wealth.

Li Weiguo had previously heard a ridiculous rumor.

Two internet moguls almost ended up exchanging insults about each other's families offline in an attempt to add an extra "Changhu Silver Scale Fish" to their private banquet.

Money is just a number to them, but health and face, which can be bought with money, are real and tangible.

Thinking of this, Li Weiguo's lips twitched slightly.

Those people in charge of publicity are devils; they've perfectly grasped the needs of human nature.

I wonder what those wealthy people would think if they knew that the human warriors were eating as much as they wanted.

He put the report aside, picked up the second one, and his expression immediately became serious.

The document is codenamed "Smelting".

The content concerns the processing of various rare mineral resources transported back from another world.

After being smelted and purified, these minerals are supplied to major research institutes and space agencies at internal prices.

The new mineral materials from another world represent a revolutionary transformation for the industrial system of Tokyo University.

Countless fields that had already reached their technological limits have been instantly infused with boundless vitality thanks to the addition of these new elements.

After a major upgrade to the engine some time ago, the old professor from the Aero Engine Research Institute was so excited during a video conference last week that his face turned red as he talked about lunar landing vehicles.

"President Li! The new alloy catalyzed by these amazing elements will give the lunar rover greater stability. Later lunar rovers can also use more energy storage devices, allowing for more time to carry out missions..."

The University of Tokyo's overall strength is advancing at a speed unimaginable to outsiders, precisely because of these magical materials from another world.

Li Weiguo's fingers tapped lightly on the table, a surge of indescribable pride welling up within him. This was the true weapon to change the fate of the nation.

The last report was about "soil improvement".

That is, the humus layer and fertile soil of another world and the fertilizer mines.

Currently, the humus layer project has not generated any economic benefits; all the output has been transported to the Zhurihe area in the northwest to improve that barren land.

The fertilizer and mining industry, on the other hand, is showing a steady and positive trend.

Although Dongda University is a large and resource-rich area, it is quite lacking in fertilizers and minerals.

The fertilizer ore mined from the other world can fully meet the external needs of Tokyo University.

A towering building rises from the ground. Once the food security issue in this other world is resolved, the foundation for development will ensure the stability of the building's construction.

After reviewing all the documents, the office fell silent once again.

Li Weiguo leaned back in his chair, and a wave of fatigue washed over him again.

He let out a long sigh, rubbed his throbbing temples, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes to rest.

The documents on the table were piled up like a mountain, each one concerning the future direction of two worlds, and the heavy pressure made it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He habitually picked up the thermos on the table, unscrewed it, and inside, dark red goji berries and a few dates tumbled up and down with the steam.

He took only one sip, then put it down, completely uninterested.

As one reaches middle age, one is often powerless to control one's own destiny, and the goji berries in this cup are simply a necessity.

What I'm drinking isn't the taste, it's the helplessness.

I pulled the remaining files to my side, intending to finish them all in one go.

Turning to the last few pages, a report with a rather odd title made him stop.

Analysis of the miraculous effects of otherworldly earthworms and reasons for their strong recommendation

earthworm?

Li Weiguo's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

He almost thought some department had made a mistake and included the agricultural improvement report in his core documents.

However, the fact that the report was signed by Li Donglai made him restrain himself.

Li Donglai is highly accomplished in the field of agronomy, and is known for his bold thinking, innovative ideas, and daring to act.

When I was young, I acted too impulsively.

He patiently read on.

"The earthworms of this other world are stronger than those of the modern world, possessing extremely high medicinal, therapeutic, edible, and soil-improving value..."

Upon seeing this, Li Weiguo's lips twitched slightly.

Isn't it just an earthworm from another world?

Why is it rated so highly?

"...After being treated to remove any fishy smell, the earthworms are marinated with strong spices and then deep-fried, resulting in a crisp texture and an exquisite flavor..."

Li Weiguo's Adam's apple bobbed unconsciously, and he felt some physiological discomfort in his stomach.

These agronomists will put anything in their mouths!

However, when his gaze swept to the next paragraph, his breath hitched.

"...I personally tried it for five consecutive days and found that my long-standing prostatitis symptoms significantly decreased, and my urination became smooth and strong. Tests conducted by the base's medical team confirmed that my prostatitis had largely subsided, and my own inflammatory factors had also decreased significantly!!"

prostatitis……

Li Weiguo's hand, resting on the table, unconsciously tightened at the knuckles.

He subconsciously shifted his position in the chair, a familiar, indescribable ache emanating from deep within his body, reminding him of this unspeakable ailment.

As someone who engages in mental work and is in charge of many projects, he often works overtime and stays up late, which has already taken a toll on his health.

He is fifty-two years old this year and has a lot of health problems.

Doctors had repeatedly warned him about cardiovascular problems, and this prostate issue had tormented him so much that he couldn't sleep at night and was restless.

When I went to the hospital, the doctor could only tell me to rest more and avoid overexertion; he couldn't offer any immediate solutions.

But how could someone in his position possibly take a break?
His gaze was fixed on those few lines of text, as if he wanted to see through the paper.

"At the same time, earthworms have remarkable effects on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and nerve numbness..."

Another heavy blow!
The symptoms mentioned in the report were almost tailor-made for him.

Li Weiguo picked up the report, his fingers even trembling slightly.

Looking at the detailed test data from the medical team attached to the end of the report, the data was in black and white and very accurate; it didn't seem like a forgery at all.

Moreover, this was an experiment conducted by Li Donglai using his own body.

in case……

What if earthworms really work?

Li Weiguo abruptly stubbed out his cigarette, the embers flickering before his eyes, mirroring his current mood.

dignity?

The pain of a middle-aged man being tormented by a chronic illness has long since worn away any semblance of dignity he once had.

He picked up his pen, and the tip hovered over the blank space in the report for a few seconds.

Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he wrote quickly, his handwriting steady and powerful.

"Arrange logistics to further develop the value of earthworms."

After finishing writing, he paused and added a sentence.

"If the effects of the otherworldly earthworms are true, this project will be listed as a high-priority goal, and I will personally follow up on it!"

Li Weiguo put down his pen and pressed the intercom on the table.

"Xiao Wang, come in here for a moment."

Soon, Assistant Xiao Wang pushed open the door and entered: "Mr. Li, what can I do for you?"

Li Weiguo didn't look up; he simply pointed to the report about earthworms with his finger, his tone calm and even.

"Inform Professor Li Donglai and ask him to prepare earthworms. If possible, I'd like to try this specialty dish as well."

"Specialty dish?" Xiao Wang was stunned and didn't react for a moment.

Li Weiguo raised his eyelids and glanced at him.

"It's the one in the report... high in protein, with very high nutritional value."

Xiao Wang nodded, then took the documents handed to him by Li Weiguo to see what they were.

When he saw "the many practices of the otherworldly earthworms", his eyes widened immediately.

Seeing that Li Weiguo's expression was normal, he didn't dare to say anything more.

Fried earthworms—just hearing the name makes it sound like a really weird dish.

But Mr. Li happened to be interested in this.

It's really hard to guess what a leader's tastes are!
(End of this chapter)