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Whether it was because of the tense atmosphere at the time, or because Tao Qiu really used a lot of supernatural abilities on him, Lou Quan felt the presence of energy for a moment.

Unfortunately, that energy was like an invisible wind, blowing past him but not merging into his body.

His body did not experience any of the symptoms he had when eating the crops, which is enough to prove that what Tao Qiu said was true.

Extraordinary energy must be absorbed by the human body through a certain medium.

That's why Lou Yu wanted to incorporate supernatural energy into the medicine.

The researcher stated, "We cannot sense or detect Mr. Tao's pure supernatural energy; we can only extract it from mediums such as crops and seeds."

"Okay, let's do it that way," Lou Quan said. "Just let me know what you need, and I'll try my best to make what I need as soon as possible."

"OK."

The researcher responded and turned to leave.

Lou Quan twirled the pen in his hand, beginning to imagine what he could do with the medicine if it were developed and its effects matched his expectations.

Crops can strengthen the body, allowing Zhao Tao, who was considered a flawed product of awakening, to survive. So, if awakened participants in experiments were to eat crops to strengthen their bodies beforehand, and then receive injections or ingestion of drugs during the experiment, could the success rate of awakening supernatural abilities be increased?

Lou Quan's lips curled up; this is truly something to look forward to.

"Daddy, this cabbage is fatter than me!" The little boy reached out to hug the already grown cabbage in the field, but his arms couldn't wrap around it.

Tao Qiu smiled and said, "That's great! Such a big cabbage is enough for two meals."

"Can we dig up a cabbage today and take it home to eat?" Third Cub asked, a little hungry. "I wonder how to cook cabbage to make it taste good?"

The Eldest Cub said, "Didn't we buy a cookbook when we went shopping the other day? Let's go back and look through it; there must be a recipe for cabbage in there."

Erzai stood up happily and said, "Okay, okay, let's go back now, my stomach is already growling."

"Really?" Tao Qiu squatted down, reached out and touched her slightly bulging tummy from eating snacks, teasing her on purpose, "But Xuexue's tummy tells Daddy it's still full. Who lied?"

The little boy said shyly, "The book says that what I'm doing is exaggeration, not lying."

Tao Qiu laughed so hard her shoulders shook, "Okay, okay, it's an exaggeration, not a lie."

"Hehe, I knew Daddy understood me." Erzai whimpered and jumped into Tao Qiu.

Tao Qiu ruffled her hair and said with a smile, "Since you all want to go home, then let's go. Anyway, my work is done."

Upon hearing this, the Eldest Cub asked, "Is Dad on vacation?"

"Yes, Dad is on vacation and won't be back to work until next spring."

The kids cheered.

"Great! We can play at home now!"

"The soil in the yard isn't loosened yet; we need to hurry."

"Yes, yes, we need to play, but we also need to work."

Although there are places to eat, stay, and have fun here, they still feel more comfortable at home.

Tao Qiu told the kids to take away all the snacks they wanted to eat and the toys they wanted to play with. While the kids were packing, Tao Qiu made a phone call to ask the leaders of the planting area to come and inspect the cabbages.

Twenty minutes later, Lou Quan arrived with several leaders from the planting area.

Looking around, the entire field was filled with cabbages of almost the same size, arranged in neat rows. They were so perfect that they sometimes looked unreal.

The rich, irresistible aroma of vegetables wafts over, making one's mouth water just by smelling it.

Because they were monitoring the growth of the cabbages every day, Lou Quan and the others weren't surprised by their large size. However, the joy of the harvest filled their hearts, and smiles still appeared on their faces.

Lou Quan had someone randomly pick one and weigh it.

56 jin!

Everyone gasped.

This was the first time in their lives they had ever seen a cabbage of this weight.

Seeing that they were all satisfied, Tao Qiu said to Lou Quan, "I think I'm done."

Lou Quan smiled broadly and said warmly, "Thank you very much, Mr. Tao. Our cooperation this time has been quite successful. After receiving the goods and tallying the total weight, I will immediately transfer the money to you. If you are not comfortable with that, you can wait until the tallying is complete before leaving."

"No need? I still trust the Commander on this point."

As she spoke, Tao Qiu pointed to the snacks and toys the children were carrying and added, "To thank you for taking such good care of the children, I'll give you a 20% discount on this purchase."

Lou Quan knew Tao Qiu's forthright nature, so he didn't stand on ceremony with him, saying, "Then thank you, Mr. Tao."

Tao Qiu then said, "By the way, can I take them with me? Two cabbages? I'd like to try them and see what they taste like."

He ate one himself and gave one to Huo Lan and the others.

"Okay." After saying that, Lou Quan had someone put Tao Qiu in a large black bag.

Is this convenient to take away? And I don't have to worry about being seen by others after I go out.

"Hmm, are you alright now? Shall we head out?"

Tao Qiu took the things from the children, Lou Quan said, "Lou Yu hasn't finished work yet. I'll have my adjutant take you back. It's quite a distance from here to your residence, and you still have things with you."

Tao Qiu didn't want to walk either, and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

The adjutant carried the cabbage and followed Tao Qiu and the child out of the courtyard.

A leader from the planting area stepped forward and asked Lou Quan, "If the harvest and weighing can be completed before 3 PM, should we send it to the logistics department immediately?"

Lou Quan nodded. "The warehouse over there has been prepared for a while. Let's send it over after we finish collecting it, so everyone can eat it as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll tell them to speed things up a bit more."

"Um."

After Tao Qiu returned home and saw off his adjutant, he thought that when he had some free time, he needed to pick up his driving skills again, otherwise it would be very inconvenient to have someone pick him up and drop him off wherever he went.

Moreover, with his savings, he could easily afford to buy a car and wouldn't have to worry about not being able to afford to maintain it.

Tao Qiu sent a message to Lou Yu, telling him that she and the kids were back and that he didn't need to go to the base to pick them up after work.

While the kids were loosening the soil in the afternoon, he started preparing dinner ahead of time.

Today's main dish is naturally cabbage.

Boiled cabbage, stewed cabbage with meat, stir-fried cabbage with potatoes, cold cabbage salad... it was practically a cabbage feast.

When Lou Yu arrived home, the dishes were already on the table.

The kids were all sitting in their chairs waiting for him. "Daddy Lou Yu, go wash your hands and eat! We have cabbage today!"

"Okay, Dad will be right there."

Lou Yu washed his hands and returned, took the food Tao Qiu handed him, thanked her, and then said, "The army mess hall also made cabbage today. You can smell the aroma from far away, which is making everyone lose their focus on work."

Erzai said, "Dad let us try the food while he was cooking. It's crispy and sweet, super delicious! Lou Yu's dad, you should eat some too."

Lou Yu couldn't wait to pick up a piece of boiled cabbage with his chopsticks and taste it. This was a dish that allowed him to taste the most original flavor of cabbage.

After taking his first bite, he gave Tao Qiu a thumbs up.

Every vegetable that Qiuqiu grows in his family tastes good.

Tao Qiu smiled and served him some food, saying, "Eat more if you like."

The children picked up their bowls too. "Daddy, we want some too!"

"Okay, you can have them all."

"Thank you, Dad."

The family enjoyed their meal, while the neighbors, smelling the delicious aroma and munching on their steamed buns, were practically drooling with envy.

A 3/10 flavor just can't compare to a 10!

The army mess hall was bustling tonight. The queue for cabbage was even longer than that for meat dishes. Everyone was salivating at the aroma of the vegetables, which almost overpowered the smells of all the other dishes, whether they had eaten yet or not.

Although the cafeteria was crowded, it wasn't noisy. Those eating didn't have time to make a sound, and those waiting for their food weren't in the mood for gossip; they were just hoping to get their turn as soon as possible.

The true origin of the cabbage is known only to a few. The soldiers were told that it was a new variety produced in the planting area, which could nourish the body, and that it was currently only available in the army mess hall. They were instructed to enjoy it quietly and not to go out and talk about it.

Anyone who leaves will be dealt with according to military discipline if word gets out.

For a period of time afterward, cabbage was served almost every meal. Even several leaders who didn't usually go to the canteen started showing up at the serving window on time every day.

Every time there's a dish made with cabbage, it's the first thing to be devoured. People don't find it greasy at all; on the contrary, they find it increasingly delicious and addictive.

Honestly, if it weren't for the assurances from above that the dish was safe, they would have suspected there was something unclean in it.

Lou Yu the day off today, and his whole family slept in, not getting up until nine in the morning, thus missing breakfast.

After lunch, the children played with their toys, while Tao Qiu sat in Lou Yu's lap reading a book.

They've loosened the soil in the yard these past few days, and they're just waiting for next spring to plant grass, trees, and dig a pond.

Lou Yu buried his face in the back of Tao Qiu's neck, inhaling the fragrance emanating from his body, and sighed contentedly.

He said, "Qiuqiu, it's frosty outside. It might snow in a few days. When are we going out hunting?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Qiu looked up from his book, glanced at the pale sky outside the window, and said, "Let's go tomorrow. If we go any later, the prey will be hiding in their dens for the winter."

"Are you going back to your territory to hunt?"

"Don't come to my place, it's too far. It'll take a lot of time to go back and forth." Tao Qiu said, "Let's find a secluded spot a bit further from the base and hunt a couple of animals. Winter is coming soon, and the prey will be fattened up, so it doesn't matter where we hunt."

"Okay, I'll do whatever Qiuqiu says."

Tao Qiu added, "You? Remember to borrow a bigger car; I'm afraid a small one won't be able to hold the prey."

"Okay, I'll go borrow it later."