One person: Starting with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, his grandmaster uncle emerges from seclusion.

"I've already prepared my lightning magic, and this is what I get?"

Zhang Chulan stood to the side, drenched in sweat.

He knew his second advisor all too well.

I'm not afraid of him causing trouble, I'm just afraid he'll get bored.

This boredom is bound to cause a big fuss.

For the sake of Beijing's stability and unity, and also for the sake of Chairman Zhao's already meager hair volume.

Zhang Chulan's eyes darted around, and a plan came to mind.

"Master, please calm down. It's not worth getting angry with those working people."

Zhang Chulan leaned closer, his face beaming with a sly smile:

"Actually, it was expected that Qu Tong would run away."

"Oh?"

Zhang Tianyi glanced at him sideways, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Think about it, the fact that she ran away means she's afraid of you!"

Zhang Chulan began unleashing a barrage of attacks:

"But this woman is very cunning. After planning for so many years, she definitely can't bear to completely sever ties with the country."

"Especially since... we still have an ace up our sleeve that we haven't played yet."

Zhang Tianyi raised an eyebrow: "Ace?"

"Hehe, that's my nephew, Ma Xianhong!"

When Zhang Chulan mentioned Ma Xianhong, he didn't blush or skip a beat, showing absolutely no remorse for betraying his good brother:

"Think about it, Old Ma is the successor of Shenji Bailian, the most useful tool in Qu Tong's hands... oh no, he's the core technical backbone!"

"Although you chopped up the body-refining furnace, the technology in Old Ma's mind is still there."

"Qu Tong went through so much trouble to raise such an obedient younger brother, can she just throw him away like that?"

Zhang Tianyi stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought:

"what do you mean……"

"Settle the nest!"

Zhang Chulan snapped his fingers, a sinister glint in his eyes:

"Since we can't find her, let's make her come to us."

"Let's get the company to cooperate and release a big news story."

"Take Ma Xianhong for example... he was not only arrested for suspected serious violations, but he will also be publicly tried in Beijing!"

"Make a big show of it, say that you're going to cripple his Divine Craftsmanship and even send him to the Dark Fortress to die!"

Zhang Chulan became more and more excited as he spoke, gesturing wildly:

"Although this plan is old-fashioned and has a bit of a sting operation feel to it, Qu Tong will definitely be able to see that it's a trap."

"but!"

"This is an open conspiracy, sir!"

“Ma Xianhong must be a precious gem to her! Even if she knows it’s a trap, she’ll still send someone to investigate or find a way to get him out of there.”

"As long as she dares to show her face, even just a tiny tail..."

Zhang Chulan made a gripping gesture:

"If we follow the clues, we're not afraid of not catching this big rat, are we?"

Zhang Tianyi couldn't help but laugh as he listened to Zhang Chulan's smooth-talking plan to sell his nephew.

He reached out and ruffled his eldest grandson's hair.

"You little rascal, you're really cunning."

"That's your eldest nephew. You just hung him on a streetlight as bait?"

"Look at what you're saying!"

Zhang Chulan straightened his back with righteous indignation:

"For the peace of the supernatural world, and for your physical and mental health, Master, let alone your nephew, even... cough cough, anyway, we must be willing to make sacrifices!"

"Besides, since Lao Ma is already a detainee anyway, instead of letting him rot in jail, he might as well come out and make some use of his remaining energy. That's called making use of waste!"

"Makes sense."

Zhang Tianyi nodded, a playful smile playing on his lips:

"That's a good idea, simple and straightforward, I like it."

"Okay, we'll do it your way."

"Go and talk to Fatty Zhao, tell him to set up the stage. The bigger the commotion, the better!"

"Alright! Just you wait and see!"

Zhang Chulan chuckled, secretly relieved.

Even if Qu Tong doesn't come, at least Second Master will have something to do during this time, and we won't have to worry about him going to tear down other people's things.

As for Lao Ma...

Hey, brothers are meant to be tricked.

Old Ma, you're tough and thick-skinned, so please bear with me.

……

It was already evening when we returned to the Xishan Villa.

As soon as you enter, a rich aroma of food wafts through the air.

"Hmm? This smell..."

Zhang Tianyi sniffed, and his mood, which had been somewhat depressed because he hadn't caught anyone, instantly improved.

He changed his shoes and followed the aroma into the restaurant.

On the large dining table, seven or eight plates were already laid out.

The braised pork ribs are glossy and oily, the scrambled eggs with tomatoes are a beautiful mix of red and yellow, the steamed sea bass is topped with bright green scallions, and there is a large bowl of steaming pork rib and lotus root soup.

In the open kitchen, Chen Duo was wearing an apron with a bear pattern.

Holding a spatula, she was carefully ladling the last stir-fried vegetable dish into a plate.

Her long, smooth hair was casually tied back, with a few strands hanging down beside her ears.

Hearing the door open, Chen Duo turned around.

When she saw Zhang Tianyi and the others return, her eyes, which had been calm and still, instantly lit up.

"Master, you're back."

Chen Duo put down the plate and somewhat awkwardly wiped her hands on her apron:

"I...I saw some vegetables in the refrigerator, so I tried cooking some."

"I learned how to make it on an app called 'Xiachufang'. This is my first time making it, so I don't know... if it's edible."

Zhang Tianyi looked at the table full of dishes, then at his young apprentice who looked nervous and waiting for praise.

My heart is melting.

What kind of divine disciple is this?!

Not only is he talented at video games, but he's also a natural cook?!

"I can eat it! I absolutely can eat it!"

Zhang Tianyi strode over, not even bothering to pick up chopsticks, and directly reached out and grabbed a piece of braised pork rib, stuffing it into his mouth.

"Well!"

The meat is tender and has a perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors.

"tasty!!"

Zhang Tianyi gave a thumbs up, not holding back her praise:

"Girl, your talent is amazing!"

"This isn't the first time I've made it! It tastes even better than what those professional chefs make!"

"He truly is my apprentice; he excels at everything he does!"

With her master's approval, Chen Duo's tense face finally relaxed.

A faint, yet extremely beautiful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"I'm glad Master is happy."

"Wow! Junior Uncle! Your cooking skills are amazing!"

Zhang Chulan also came over, his eyes nearly popping out of his head as he looked at the table full of food:

"Is this the legendary...able to be elegant in public and skilled in the kitchen?"

"She's so virtuous! Whoever marries her will be incredibly happy!"

Zhang Chulan's flattery was incredibly eloquent, and as he spoke, he casually reached for a chicken wing.

"Snapped!"

A fair hand, faster than him, took the plate of cola chicken wings away.

Feng Baobao stood expressionless by the table, holding a plate in her hand, her mouth already stuffed full.

"Zhang Chulan, don't snatch it, Chen Duo made this for me."

"Waaaaah... Sister Bao'er, please leave some for me!"