287: Dong Jinglan

“You definitely didn’t eat anything this morning, did you? Are you hungry?”

Faced with Researcher Dong Jinglan’s sudden concern, Xiao Yun immediately felt a warmth.

Only from his mother could he feel such warm concern.

Unlike Xiao Qingtian, who couldn't even take care of himself all day and just played around aimlessly.

“So this is Xiao Yun! It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.”

And just then.

The female assistant behind Researcher Dong Jinglan also stared at Xiao Yun with curiosity for a long time, as if she had discovered some rare species.

“Wife, why are you ignoring me? Haven’t you noticed I’ve become even more handsome lately?”

“Scram, go stand over there.”

Faced with Xiao Qingtian's annoying behavior, Researcher Dong Jinglan merely said indifferently.

“Alrighty.”

Xiao Qingtian didn't get angry, and followed behind her with a playful smile.

“Dad, you…”

Seeing this scene, Xiao Yun was also a bit speechless.

This Xiao Qingtian could only be described as a bootlicker!

He wondered if he had secretly gone to an internet cafe behind his back and downloaded a game called Valorant.

“AYun, you’ve become famous recently. Many of our colleagues have seen news about you.”

Researcher Dong Jinglan said with a smile, and the female assistant next to her nodded repeatedly.

“Yes, yes, I heard that not only did you complete a million-dollar evacuation from the restricted zone, but you also brought out a lot of big red supplies? I can hardly imagine that at your age, just barely eighteen, you could achieve such success in the restricted zone? Your future is simply limitless.”

The assistant’s eyes, when looking at Xiao Yun, were practically sparkling.

Although the current media reports about Xiao Yun were limited to information spread from Haibei No. 1 High School.

But these rumors alone were enough to make Xiao Yun a celebrity in Haibei City.

After all.

Many normal children from other families, upon reaching 18, also wanted to challenge the restricted zone, but after going in, they were either elbowed back into the real world by Asala Soldiers or had their bones fractured by a few shots from shield soldiers.

Someone like Xiao Yun, who could successfully evacuate from the restricted zone right after turning eighteen, was one in a hundred in the entire Haibei City.

What’s more, Xiao Yun was also able to complete a million-dollar evacuation from the restricted zone and bring out high-value, rare big red!

This wasn’t a probability of one in how many people, but rather unprecedented, never before seen!

However.

At this time in Haibei City, only a select few, including the principal, a few teachers, and high-level figures like He Mo, knew this information.

If these tidbits of information were released, it's estimated that the entire Haibei City would become famous because of it!

Of course, for Xiao Yun’s own protection, those who currently knew about these matters were keeping silent.

“You flatter me, you flatter me.”

Looking at the assistant’s face full of admiration behind his mother, Xiao Yun also smiled awkwardly.

Any man would feel flattered if a pretty stranger started praising him like that, right?

Of course, the main reason wasn't because she was pretty; it was mainly because he didn't know her.

“Oh, by the way, she’s my assistant at the research institute. Just call her Xiaotao.”

“Xiao… Xiaotao?”

Hearing this name, countless images flashed through Xiao Yun’s mind.

But clearly, this assistant in front of him had nothing to do with them.

“Mm-hmm, Xiao Yun, I heard from your dad that you brought a big red ventilator out of the restricted zone. That thing is extremely scarce in the medical field right now! Where did you find it?”

“Well… I got lucky. I found it in a medical bag.”

“Oh my god! You can find a ventilator in a medical bag! That’s incredibly lucky, isn’t it? Why is it that when I went to the restricted zone, the medical bags only had some needles and saline solution…”

Xiaotao was instantly shocked.

She had heard the news that Xiao Yun wanted to lease a ventilator to the Haibei City Research Institute, and at first, it was hard to believe, but after learning about the history Xiao Yun had made at Haibei No. 1 High School, she couldn't help but sigh that this was truly fate!

This Xiao Yun, he was truly the Son of Destiny!

From a medical bag with such a low drop rate, others would be considered extremely lucky to even get a painkiller, yet he could find a ventilator!

“Um…”

“No rush, let’s talk about it when we get back.”

Seeing that Xiaotao still wanted to ask something, Researcher Dong Jinglan smiled faintly and said.

...

Back at home.

As soon as the door opened, the originally cluttered room had been cleaned up by Xiao Qingtian.

It was clear that his father had put a lot of effort into welcoming his mother back.

“AYun, are you hungry now? Do you want us to eat something first? Tell your dad what you want to eat.”

“Huh? Dad can cook?”

Hearing this, Xiao Yun was a bit incredulous.

His dad, who ate instant noodles with him every day, could actually cook?

“Are you kidding? Back in the day, I was known as Xiao Yidao of Haibei, and my cooking was famous for being good, okay?!”

“Is it your turn to speak?”

Seeing Xiao Qingtian getting smug again, boasting endlessly, Researcher Dong Jinglan rolled her eyes at him, utterly speechless.

“Sorry.”

Xiao Qingtian silently sat to the side, very well-behaved.

“It just so happens that we rushed over this morning and didn’t eat anything. How about we let your dad make boiled sliced pork? You loved it when you were little.”

Researcher Dong Jinglan suggested.

“Oh, oh! Boiled sliced pork, I love it too!”

Hearing the dish name, Xiaotao’s face instantly showed only two words: hungry!

Seeing this, Xiao Yun also nodded silently.

Unexpectedly, the next second, Xiao Qingtian found an apron from somewhere, put it on directly, and then ran to the kitchen without another word.

This level of initiative... Xiao Yun could only sigh in admiration!

“Then, it’s time to talk about the medical supplies, isn’t it?”

Researcher Dong Jinglan smiled faintly, looking at Xiao Yun very gently.

“AYun, your dad told me you brought a ventilator out of the restricted zone. It wouldn’t be a trick he’s trying to pull to get me to come back, would it?”

“No, how would he dare.”

Xiao Yun laughed.

At this point, he had also figured out his dad's personality; being such a bootlicker, he probably wouldn't dare to joke about such things.

“That’s good then. I was just afraid your dad would make up any lie to see me.”

“A ventilator! I’ve never seen a real one before. I’ve only seen them in medical research reports and such. They say this thing is even more powerful than an iron lung; no matter how weak the heart and lungs are, as long as there’s still a breath, it can stabilize the situation. Is that true?”

Hearing about the ventilator, Xiaotao also asked excitedly.

“That… I’m not sure. Anyway, you professionals should take a look first.”

Xiao Yun scratched his head; he wasn’t very clear on professional medical knowledge.

So he could only silently search through the big red backpack he had prepared beforehand, and then slowly pulled out a ventilator from it.

And upon seeing this item, both of them were visibly surprised!