Come on, Eat!

Blindly rushing in is impossible.

It's impossible in this lifetime.

So after returning from Sierra Leone, he began helping Old Man Lu get promoted, helping to revive the military spirit, and then established Maeve Manufacturing, issuing a series of orders targeting the American Federation and the Hydra. This even made Maeve Manufacturing a target of public criticism; the recent incidents of Maeve Manufacturing being slandered and stolen are a testament to this.

A lot has happened recently, and it's been quite complicated.

However, the underlying structure is very clear.

To date,

The retaliation against the American Federation and Hydra, centered around Maeve Manufacturing, began to have a significant impact globally.

Especially Hydra.

This criminal organization, named after the Hydra from Greek Mythology, has committed numerous crimes worldwide. Previously, for various reasons, other superhumans around the world were not very proactive in fighting them.

Until Maeve Manufacturing intervened and opposed them! And so...

Mercenaries and bounty hunters in the Esper World have ushered in a golden age.

High-value commissions poured in like snowflakes, making the hounds overjoyed—even though many of them had previously been employed by Hydra.

but,

Money is the ultimate god!

Even Jesus couldn't save you if you had the money!

After all, even Jesus couldn't give them cash.

As Hydra strongholds around the world were besieged, reports of victories were passed to Li Yao through various supernatural organizations, letting him know that Hydra had now withdrawn its tentacles scattered around the world and was holed up in its lair, not daring to make any rash moves in the short term.

As for the American Federation...

First came the trauma Maeve Manufacturing, followed by a counterattack that smeared the timeline. Morgan and his hawks are now being harassed by other factions within the American Federation Department of Homeland Defense and Counterattack Security.

I wonder how the Wallfacers will respond.

Li Yao felt that, given the current situation, Madam Qian seemed to be preparing some big move.

never mind,

This has nothing to do with me anymore.

He was just a weak and helpless mage~ He had achieved the goal of a series of operations during this period, and Li Yao's thoughts were clear. Occasionally, when he looked at his account balance, he couldn't stop smiling! The series of dazzling numbers made Li Yao start to think about whether to build himself a skyscraper-like Mage Tower, or to start preparing to build a mage academy first?

Or maybe I shouldn't rush anything and should just take a break first? Just thinking about it makes me feel great~ Oh, before that, the Soul Egg that Maeve hatched in the warp should be almost mature, and we can start preparing for its resurrection.

Those were heroes who died during the war years, the spirit of the army!

It will take some time before they truly recover and integrate into modern society.

It's time to show them the world as it is today.

Of course, there are still many bad things in China now, but it's so much better than before!

After reviewing everything, Li Yao let out a long, pleasant sigh, picked up his thermos, and took a small sip—as a tingling, electric current surged through his body, he was so happy he started humming a little tune.

Hmm, let's explore the Qingshui River!

Just then, Chen Xi came out of the kitchen. She was preparing the ingredients needed for the day. Seeing Li Yao humming a little tune, she couldn't help but smile, "The boss seems very happy~"

Li Yao laughed and said, "Right?"

He glanced outside. Spring had truly arrived. The Osmanthus Tree in front of the door had sprouted new, tender, pale yellow buds, and the Old Ginkgo, which had been bare, had turned green again.

I wonder when my Second Uncle will come back and lie down in front of the door to argue with me.

In the weather when the grass grows and the birds fly, everything becomes fresh and clean!

So, Li Yao turned to Chen Xi and said, "Chen Xi, we're not open for business today! Let's go out for a spring outing!"

The provincial capital only has good weather in spring and autumn, and even then, the best weather is only in spring and summer, and a few days during the transition from autumn to winter! It's neither too hot nor too cold, just perfect! The rest of the time it's either unbearably hot or unbearably cold! So we can't waste this hard-won good weather! Out of more than 300 days, there's less than a month of truly good weather!

Chen Xi paused for a moment, but quickly replied with a bright smile, "Yeah!"

She quickly went upstairs to change her clothes, and with just a little makeup, she looked radiant. Li Yao, on the other hand, was much simpler... he just grabbed a thermos and went out.

There are actually quite a few places to visit from the provincial capital.

They first went to Jiming Temple nearby, and then went to the Chaotian Palace.

However, these places are quite crowded...

In the ancient capital of six dynasties, men, women, and children seemed unwilling to miss such a beautiful season and went out for a spring outing... However, at a glance, all that could be seen were elderly men and women, with very few young people.

Li Yao took out his phone and glanced at it—it wasn't the weekend.

No wonder.

Then they took a taxi to Niushou Mountain. It was much quieter after the Qingming Festival holiday. This is a famous Buddhist mountain with a rich cultural heritage; it's the birthplace and center of the Niutou Chan (Zen Buddhism of Buddhism. Around the mountain are scenic spots such as Ganying Spring, Hupao Spring, and Baigui Pond.

Li Yao and Chen Xi had both been here before.

I don't really care about the deeper parts of the attractions here.

Just strolling casually through the mountains and forests, stopping and chatting, time flies by and night falls.

Li Yao led Chen Xi out and hailed a car. "Come on! I'll take you out for something delicious!"

Chen Xi: "Mmm!"

Li Yao led Chen Xi to a small restaurant on Jianye Road, which looked only slightly better and more professional than a hole-in-the-wall eatery.

Chen Xi was a little confused...

here,

Is there anything good to eat?

Li Yao laughed and said, "Don't let the place fool you, the food is amazing! I'll show you around."

Chen Xi made up her mind and said, "Mmm!"

That "uh-huh" sound actually had a somewhat sacrificial feel to it! She came from the Chen Family, had been wealthy and pampered since childhood, and had never eaten at a restaurant like this before... Li Yao, however, was very familiar with the place. He arrived at the restaurant, took the menu, and started ordering with the waiter:

"Two servings of Chicken Broth with Three Shreds, don't make it too thick, and remember to skim off the oil foam; two servings of Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp Skewers egg yolk, one serving of Soy Sauce Chicken, and two servings of Beef Short Ribs, don't season these too heavily... First, serve the Chicken Broth with Three Shreds!"

The waiter immediately laughed, "A regular customer?"

Li Yao smiled and said, "I used to come here often."

—With my best friend.

Waiter: "Alright, please wait a moment."

After waiting for a while,

The Chicken Broth with Three Shreds that Li Yao had requested was served. This soup was made with old chicken broth that had been simmered for a long time. The soup was golden in color, clear and shiny, and smooth in texture. The three kinds of shredded ingredients were shredded chicken, shredded bamboo shoots, and shredded shiitake mushrooms... all of which were very delicious ingredients!

The familiar scent made Li Yao feel a little tipsy.

Chen Xi also felt a surge of flavor in her mouth and said with a smile, "It tastes pretty good!"

Li Yao: "Drink it while it's hot."

Chen Xi took a sip with the spoon and said, "Mmm!"

It's so hot!

Wrong!

So fresh!

Chen Xi's eyes widened immediately! The umami flavor exploded on her taste buds like bombs, making her unconsciously salivate. She swallowed it along with the chicken broth without realizing it. When she came to her senses, her lips and teeth were filled with the delicious taste.

I only realized I'd already put the second bite in my mouth after I burned myself again...

Chen Xi said happily, "It's really great!"

Li Yao said with a smile, "Slow down, it's still very hot."

As he laughed,

Li Yao pursed his lips—flavor is something you can't learn, right? This place might not be here anymore when my best friend comes back in the future.

He was feeling slightly depressed.

But it's okay! You have to look forward!

How can I keep thinking about the past? Just then, the second dish arrived, and Li Yao picked up his chopsticks. "Come on, eat!"

Chen Xi: "Mmm!"

This is the second update. Some readers have commented that after a certain section, they don't know what the story is about anymore. I didn't want to say anything, but I'll say it anyway: As the events progress, the stories of different factions, Earth and the subspace, and individuals begin to intersect. I've tried my best to portray well-rounded characters and tell stories with conscience. That's about it. I hope you enjoy reading. Also, I love the characters I've created, truly.