Lin Kerui, Helpful Citizen / Happy Times Never Last

"Lungmen will be fully responsible for all medical expenses of these Infected."

Lungmen will also cover all expenses for other personnel on Rhodes Island.

Bai Xue quickly said.

Seeing that Lungmen had been so sincere and generous, Outcast didn't say anything more and simply expressed his understanding.

One hour ago

Inside the Governor's Mansion

Wei Yenwu held the list and checked it repeatedly.

"Are you sure you want to send Chen to Rhodes Island?" Madam Wen Yue asked, standing behind Wei Yenwu.

"You've seen the intelligence the Shadow Guards just sent; what happened last night wasn't even done by our adversaries."

"Anyone can easily bribe the Guard Department, and considering what happened before, I think Lungmen needs a thorough cleanup..."

Wei Yenwu's tone was unusually stern.

Wen Yue recalled the intelligence she had just seen: the people who attacked Nian and Suika last night were from a family that had been keeping an eye on Nian. They wanted Nian to help them forge a divine weapon, but Nian refused and they have been holding a grudge ever since.

Last night, their plan was to use the assassins to lure and force Nian to take action in the city, then spread the news so that the authorities could take him into custody.

Then they could arrange for their people in the officialdom to pressure the other party into accepting the proposal to forge weapons.

Those few members of the Guard Department were actually spies they had bribed.

However, the other side did not expect that Nian had not made a move at all. Not wanting to lose these assassins, the other side tried to have an inside man take the people away first, but Suika saw through their plan and they were all killed there.

Wei Yenwu had initially hesitated about including Chen on the list, but after learning this information, he made up his mind to send Chen out first so that he could thoroughly clean up Lungmen.

"So you wanted to send Chen away because you were afraid she'd resent your methods?" Wen Yue sighed.

"That's part of it. Also, her personality is too impatient. Rhodes Island is a place with people from many countries. Hopefully, it can smooth out her rough edges there."

If she could connect with a few more external forces, she could hold onto her position even more securely.

Wei Yenwu answered calmly.

"But have you considered whether Chen is willing to leave?"

"This exchange mission is also official business, and she is one of the people with the closest ties to Rhodes Island, so sending her there was part of the plan."

Wei Yenwu had a good grasp of Chen's personality. If it were any other place, she might refuse, but if it were Rhodes Island or Reunion Movement, even if she was unwilling or didn't want to, she wouldn't find a reason to refuse.

Moreover, he specifically added Hoshiguma and Swire to the team, leaving her with even less of an excuse.

And that was indeed the case; when the list of members for the exchange group came to the Guard Department, Chen instinctively wanted to refuse.

But after looking at the list, she fell silent.

In her understanding, Wei Yenwu's decision to appoint her as the leader of this exchange group was clearly an attempt to give her more responsibility and enhance her political capital.

Moreover, there are several people she cares about among them.

This list was clearly telling her that she was definitely going to Rhodes Island.

Chapter 451 Lin Ge Rui, a Enthusiastic Citizen

Although Chen was somewhat unhappy about Wei Yenwu's clear and meticulous arrangements of his life, he still agreed.

No matter what, he's still my uncle, and he's done me a lot of favors before.

If I were to give someone a hard time now when I'm being assigned a task, I would be incredibly tactless.

Besides, as much as she's unhappy, she's not some rebellious, Ghost Fire girl. She'll still do her job properly and clearly.

Hoshiguma was initially surprised upon seeing the news, but then realized that she had benefited from Chen and Suika's influence.

Otherwise, this kind of "official tourism" would basically never be available to someone like me in the Major Crimes Unit.

Swire, however, was somewhat speechless, saying, "Why did you bring yourselves along?"

Does Dad want to set up Swire office on Rhodes Island?

Or perhaps you want to investigate whether Rhodes Island is a worthwhile investment?

Otherwise, there's no reason why you should write your name in this list.

After all, this job doesn't look fun at all; it's much better to stay home and play with the cats with my ambitious siblings.

However, once the list is released, it's basically a done deal.

Apart from Chen Hui-chieh, who has the ability to back down, the others above cannot escape unless something serious happens to their family or themselves.

"I know that girl, Rope. She was just submitted to fill a quota, but I didn't expect her to actually be selected."

And that young man... I just hope Uncle Dong won't scold me for stealing his apprentice."

After glancing at the list, Hoshiguma pointed to two people and said...

Chen nodded. "I've heard Madam Wen Yue mention Snowsant, and I remember Gu Ningning is from Chun Gan Gu Ningning. I've seen Shaw from the fire department on TV, and there's also the Lee's Detective Agency. I'll take care of these."

"Then the rest are mine." Swire picked up the list and looked at it. Although she didn't recognize most of the people on it, each person's address was listed. Anyway, she patrolled outside during her workday, so it wouldn't hurt to notify these people as well.

When Suika returned home and told him about it, Suika said that she happened to be at Rhodes Island's base when Lungmen submitted the list, so she already knew about it.

"Since you know that, it's easy to talk. The governor's point is that although it's an exchange delegation, it still represents Lungmen Great Yan, so it can't be too lax."

So tomorrow, everyone will have a short training session. Basically, Governor Wei will give everyone a few words, something like, "Don't embarrass yourself in front of the Great Yan."

When Hoshiguma spoke, her gaze was fixed on Nian, since Suika wasn't on the list. As a Rhodes Island operator, she could naturally go back with the Rhodes Island team.

"Um~ Can I not go?"

Meetings sound incredibly boring; I'd rather stay home and eat hot pot...

Nian complained with a look of disgust.

"Here's what we'll do: you go there, and when you come back I'll make you some boiled pork slices." Suika used the lure of delicious food.

"You can cook this dish?" Nian was astonished.

"Hey, didn't expect that, did you!"

Suika gave a wink.

"Alright, but it will take two steps."

Just so you know, if it doesn't taste good, I'll throw a tantrum!

The man bared his teeth and threatened.

"Just you wait and see!" Suika patted her chest.

"You really know how to do this?" Hoshiguma asked incredulously as Nian went to wash up.

"You really know how, but you don't eat spicy food, so there's no point in using all my Shangshu cuisine skills."

Suika waved her hands to indicate that it wasn't that she didn't know how to cook, but rather that the dishes she knew how to cook were all Shangshu Sichuan-style dishes.

These dishes are characterized by heavy oil and spice, which would be very appealing to young people, but Hoshiguma and the others, who usually prefer a light diet, might not be able to handle it.

After hearing Suika's explanation, Hoshiguma didn't say anything, and Nian crawled out of the toilet.

"You know quite a few Shangshu dishes?"

"Tai'an carp, cold pot Cloud Beast, spicy Fowlbeast... I can cook most of them." Suika's mouth watered as she finished speaking.

"No, tell me you're hungry." Nian patted her stomach to indicate that she could eat right now.

"Hey~ You guys go to the meeting tomorrow, I'll get the ingredients, since we don't have any ingredients for you to eat right now."

Suika made an X with her hands in front of her chest and then said.

Nian dejectedly retreated to the bathroom to continue washing up. Hoshiguma touched her nose, thinking about the pain of having to go to the bathroom every day after eating hot pot these past few days, and then said that Suika and Nian would eat by themselves tomorrow, and that they didn't need to wait for her.

The next morning, Suika headed to the vegetable market not far from the old street.

Upon entering, the sheer variety of dishes almost overwhelmed her.

However, although the menu here is extensive, the seasonings are a bit of a headache for her.

The food in Lungmen doesn't usually contain chili peppers, so looking around, you won't see any Erjingtiao peppers, which are needed for Suika, or even ordinary green peppers.

She wandered around the market several times, and just as she was about to give up, she heard an old male voice behind her.

"Young friend, have you encountered any trouble here?"

Suika turned her head and saw that the Rat King was holding a vegetable basket filled with fresh vegetables.

"My daughter was very grateful for your help before."

It seems you've run into some trouble. Why don't you tell me?

I know this market very well, so I might be able to help you a little.

The Rat King noticed that Suika's gaze was fixed on the vegetable basket. Remembering what Cui Xiang had said when they first met, he forced a smile and said...

"Um, Your Excellency Rat King, please stop laughing, it's even more frightening when you laugh... But I do have a problem I need to consult with the senior."

Then Suika told the other party the amount of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns she needed.

"Hiss, are you preparing to make Shangshu cuisine?" The Rat King looked at Suika in surprise after hearing her words.

"That's right, I know a few Shangshu dishes, and since our guests today happen to like them, I figured I'd make a few." Suika smiled smugly.

"No wonder, no wonder..."

However, finding so many chilies in Lungmen is no easy task...

There isn't one in the market either. You have to go out, turn left, and walk about 70 or 80 meters ahead. There's a tavern that specializes in Shangshu cuisine. I'm on good terms with the owner.

Go and give me my name, and share some with me."

The Rat King stroked his whiskers and then pointed out to Suika where she could find the materials she wanted.

"Thank you, Rat King." When Suika heard that there was a place to buy chili peppers, she excitedly went to the slaughterhouse, picked up the various kinds of meat from land, sea, and air that she had selected beforehand, and headed out.

"Shangshu, I've almost forgotten what that place looks like..." The Rat King sighed as he watched Suika leave.

Since he agreed to come to Lungmen to help Wei Yenwu control the power of the underworld, he has basically never traveled far from home again.

The scenery of other cities in the Great Yan had almost faded from his memory with the passage of time.

Chapter 452 Happy times are never short

Suika quickly found the shop that the Rat King had mentioned.

After exchanging a few words with the shop owner, I explained my purpose.

The boss was quite surprised, after all, Suika looked to be only a teenager, and her youthful voice made her seem even younger.

Although Shangshu Jianghu cuisine isn't exactly a time-consuming dish, it's not something just anyone can make.

Finally, Suika used the ingredients in the kitchen to make a spicy dish of "Feathered Fowlbeast" on the spot, which won over the boss. After that, she reluctantly bought three catties of chili peppers and half a catty of dried chili peppers from him.

Don't be fooled by the number of chili peppers; it won't last more than two meals when cooked with them.

After returning home, I checked the ingredients, went out to buy a bottle of oil, chopped and prepared the vegetables, and then returned to the living room to turn on the TV and watch the news.

Lungmen News follows the consistent tradition of Great Yan, starting with ten minutes of domestic politics, followed by a report on recent disasters and livelihood issues, and finally a report on international events, mainly about where fighting has broken out or where riots have occurred.

Suika was overjoyed.

After watching it, I switched to the children's channel, which happened to be showing Suika's favorite new animated series from Columbia, "Felines and Zalaks".

A moment later, her phone rang, and when she answered, it was Nian's voice.

The other party complained on the phone that Governor Wei had stretched a simple sentence into two hours of rambling.

My bottom is almost sore from her sitting on me.

"If it weren't for the good food at lunchtime, I would have already quit and turned on them."

So, you have to make it up to me.

Changing the subject, Nian brought up lunch again.

"Okay, that's about it. You can eat as soon as you walk back normally."

After calculating the time, Suika stood up and went into the kitchen.

Twenty minutes later, the door was arrogantly pushed open.