As mealtime approached, Chen Shouyi got up and prepared to cook.
But how could Bai Xiaoling let Chief Chen cook personally? She immediately volunteered to do it herself. As both liaison officer and life secretary, wasn't her purpose in being there to handle these miscellaneous tasks for Chief Chen?
She regretted for the first time that she had never properly studied culinary arts. All she had was a few amateur tricks.
Fortunately, Chen Shouyi had never been picky. No matter how unpalatable the food was, he could still eat it without changing expression.
Not long after they finished eating.
The divine blood was delivered.
There were thirty-four vials in total, each containing thirty milliliters.
Chen Shouyi was somewhat uneasy, so he found a toad in the courtyard and tested it. After discovering that there was no problem, he returned and saw Chen Xingyue looking at him eagerly. His heart softened.
"Forget it. I'll give you three vials. Be careful."
"Got it, Bro!" Chen Xingyue took them with a face full of delighted surprise.
Chen Shouyi looked at the thirty-one vials remaining in the box. After thinking for a moment, he took one of the extras and handed it to Bai Xiaoling beside him. "This one's for you!"
"Chief Chen, I... I..." Bai Xiaoling trembled all over and stammered.
"What 'I'? I told you to take it, so take it."
The sun blazed overhead.
Chen Shouyi wandered aimlessly down the street.
Since migrating to Zhonghai, this was the first time he had been so free to take a good look around. Nearly three years of wartime conditions had left a deep mark on the city. Almost every building had anti-aircraft guns installed on its roof, and helicopters periodically buzzed across the sky.
It was not yet time for people to get