Over an hour later, Chen Yuanlong and the other two came up from underground.
Lin Ming only asked whether they had run into any danger. Chen Yuanlong said they had not. Then Lin Ming and the others returned to their residence.
At the banquet, Chen Yuanlong and the others all stood up, raised their cups, and Chen Yuanlong said to Steward Song, "Steward Song, with this, our inspection mission has officially come to an end. Tomorrow morning, we will set off and return to the academy."
"Taking this opportunity, we also thank Steward Song for your cooperation with our work these past few days, as well as your warm hospitality."
With that, the few of them toasted Steward Song together.
When Steward Song heard they were leaving tomorrow morning, he was delighted beyond words. If he could, he hoped no one would ever be sent here for inspection again. That way, this mine would be ruled by him, the local tyrant, and there was no telling how free and carefree his days would be.
At this time, Steward Song, this old hand, naturally welcomed them with a full cup as well. A reluctant look showed on his face, as if Chen Yuanlong and the others were old friends of his. Now that they were parting, his face was full of reluctance.
After some pleasantries, the dinner ended, and Lin Ming and the others each returned to their own rooms.
After Lin Ming and the others left, Steward Song immediately called Liu Zi over and said with a stern face, "Tell me everything that happened underground, without leaving out a single word."
"After we reached the mine cave, they discussed it for a bit. Lin Ming and Tang Xi stayed above, while Chen Yuanlong and the other two followed this subordinate