Why did you provoke me?

On the fourth day, Secretary Wu sent a car to pick up Yu Meng and Niannian. Seeing the car at the door, Yu's mother knew she couldn't keep Yu Meng there. She and Yu's father put a large bag of things in the car. "When you get back, distribute some wedding candy to the people you worked with, so they can share in the joy," Yu's mother instructed, her eyes slightly red.

"Mom, we're going to earn money so we can buy you nice things when we get back. You should be happy," Niannian said, tugging at her mother's hand affectionately.

"You can focus on your work over there. I'll take good care of things at home," Sister Xiu assured her from the side.

Yu Meng and Niannian left, and Yu's mother stood at the door until the car was out of sight before turning around and going inside.

They returned to the Jingchuan Clubhouse. Nangong Tianshou was already waiting there. Secretary Wu, of course, recognized Nangong Tianshou and, upon hearing that he had come to see Yu Meng, arranged for him to stay in the most luxurious private room.

Yu Meng explained her intentions to Secretary Wu, and then asked him to draft a cooperation agreement.

Secretary Wu was secretly surprised. Cooperating with the Zhou family in Kyoto was a top-tier family. Even if it wasn't for the tangible benefits, the name alone could give him a lot of influence.

When the contract was signed, Zhou Jingyan and a middle-aged man in his forties from the Zhou family came, and Nangong Tianshou also came to witness it.

The middle-aged man carefully examined the contract drafted by Secretary Wu, and only looked up after a long while. "You've been taken advantage of with this contract. Our Zhou family is looking for equal partners, not someone to take advantage or bully us."

Yu Meng glanced at Nangong Tianshou with a hint of something, as if to say, "Is everyone in your Zhou family this upright?"

Nangong Tianshou remained expressionless. He didn't understand why this person, after observing for so long, had actually pointed out that their family was the one who had benefited. Was this honesty or stupidity? He didn't know how to judge it.

Secretary Wu hurriedly stepped forward and corrected each of the problems pointed out by the person. Only when both parties were satisfied did a new copy be printed.

And so, Yu Meng signed the contract on behalf of the Cangshan lineage.

After the contract was signed, Zhou Jinyan made a request that they go to the first battlefield, and Yu Meng had to send at least ten people to accompany the team.

Yu Meng nodded and told Secretary Wu to make the arrangements.

She sat down again. "My people are a bit special, so I hope you won't try to pry into their secrets. Their mission is simply to do things well, not to introduce themselves or be studied."

"These are all specified in the contract, so we naturally won't do anything useless," Zhou Jinyan stated directly.

A short while later, Secretary Wu came in and said that everything had been arranged and they could leave now.

Zhou Jingyan looked at the two rows of men in black robes, their entire bodies completely covered, making it impossible to identify them. He frowned, "How can we determine their identities? You know, there are many people dressed like this on the battlefield."

Secretary Wu stepped forward and pointed to a sign hanging on their bodies, "That's an identity token. You can see the character 'Cang' on it from different directions."

Zhou Jingyan and the middle-aged man personally verified it, and it was indeed as Secretary Wu had said. Only then did they leave with the ten men.

When Yu Meng returned to the house, Nangong Tianshou was still sitting in his wheelchair, showing no intention of moving.

"I'm sorry you had to see this," Nangong Tianshou said.

Yu Meng shook her head. "I like people who speak their minds directly. I hope their trip goes well."

"What are your conditions for treating my leg?"

"No," Yu Meng shook her head and said, "I just hope that if my family is in trouble, you can lend a hand."

"Can I really stand up?" Nangong Tianshou couldn't help but ask.

"I'm about 70% sure, do you want to give it a try?" Yu Meng said honestly. "Aunt Qing and I have developed a new medicinal stone, and if you're willing, I plan to conduct the first experiment on you."

"So you were using me as an experiment." Nangong Tianshou wasn't angry; he even joked, "Should I say it's my honor?"

Yu Meng pushed his wheelchair to the experimental garden in Qingyuan. "We used it on a paralyzed person, and the effect was exceptionally good. We don't lack people for experiments."

Nangong Tianshou remained silent. He looked around at the scene. "This place is full of aliens, and they're all in their original forms. How did you manage to keep them all in the boxes?"

"Once you stand up, this experimental park will be completely unguarded towards you. You can look around as you please. If you can afford the price, we can even teach you how to cultivate them."

"Even though I know you might be just making empty promises, I'm still tempted." Nangong Tianshou patted the armrest of his wheelchair.

"Do you know why Aunt Qing risked her life to save you? This was also Aunt Qing's suggestion. To be honest, I don't like dealing with you. You don't care about anything, so you can do things without any bottom line. But Aunt Qing vouched for you; she trusted your mother-in-law's judgment." Yu Meng revealed the truth of the matter.

"Don't talk about me. What about you? Didn't you also do something that benefited you and your family in this matter?"

"It's your business if Aunt Qing helps you. This matter has passed through my hands, so why can't I seek some benefit?" Yu Meng said frankly. "Besides, don't you think that mutual benefit is the fundamental basis for our cooperation?"

Nangong Tianshou laughed heartily, "You learned from me and then used what you learned on me. You're truly a talent."

"What are you saying? Why are you laughing so happily?" Qingyuan's voice came from outside the door.

Nangong Tianshou looked at Qingyuan as she entered. She was a little thin, but full of energy, with light steps and a smile on her face. Clearly, she had recovered very well.

"Brother Nangong, you've arrived." Qingyuan greeted him with a smile. "Yu Meng told me about your condition, and I think this medicine is exactly what's needed for your leg."

"My condition was caused by an alien, do your medicine really have that effect?"

"Yes, this medicine was specifically developed to target the Xenomorphs. And it has been used by over a hundred people with good results." Qingyuan's tone was light and confident.

They didn't ask each other about their situations. Meeting here made the past irrelevant.

Nangong Tianshou glanced at Yu Meng. This little girl actually lied to him, saying he was an experimental subject. How despicable!

Yu Meng looked at the sky and the ground but not at him. Nangong Tianshou had nowhere to vent his anger, so he snorted heavily.

Yu Meng did not participate in the subsequent treatment; Qingyuan took care of everything.

Yu Meng called Secretary Wu into her office. "I plan to sell the beads made of oddly shaped dough to ordinary people."

Secretary Wu was puzzled. "Isn't it a bit of a waste that ordinary people can't come into contact with aliens?"

"Nangong Tianshou gave me some information: the Alien Battlefield will be upgraded in the next few years," Yu Meng said softly, leaning back in her chair and looking at Secretary Wu.

"Upgrade?" Secretary Wu exclaimed in surprise.

Yu Meng nodded, "When the aliens overflow, ordinary people will be helpless and can only parasitize them. At that time, no matter how many bone painters there are, they will not be able to avert the tragedy."

Secretary Wu paced back and forth, wondering, "How could this happen? Will we still have any hope then?"

"I don't know. But I still want to try to salvage the situation in the surrounding cities, within my capabilities."

"Teacher Yu, if you want to sell these beads, do you have anyone in mind?" Secretary Wu stopped pacing and asked.

"You know I have a small shop and a trustworthy person in the city, but I haven't been anywhere else, so of course I have no clue what to do."

Secretary Wu frowned and thought for a moment, "We'll focus on the primary battlefield and expand outwards. We'll arrange for the two locations Teacher Yu mentioned first. Who can buy them will depend on luck."

"Okay, I'll give you Li Yiqing's contact information in the city. You can make the arrangements then."

Secretary Wu nodded in agreement. He turned and left. No wonder the contract terms with the Zhou family were so lenient. He had thought Yu Meng was unaware of these things and had been deceived by the Zhou family. Now it seemed that Yu Meng's only goal was those alien noodles. She didn't care about anything else.

Secretary Wu walked slowly, carefully considering how to arrange this matter. If handled well, it could save many lives.