290: Xiaotao enjoyed it

“Two hundred… more than two hundred million?”

Researcher Dong Jinglan’s usually calm face immediately showed a hint of shock.

“Really? Let me see?”

“Go ahead.”

Xiao Yun silently handed his phone to her. After that fall, a few cracks appeared on Xiao Qingtian’s phone, but it didn't affect its use.

When she saw the string of numbers in the text message, Researcher Dong Jinglan was instantly overwhelmed with shock!

“Oh my goodness… over two hundred million! You actually brought out so many supplies from the Forbidden Zone!?”

Researcher Dong Jinglan’s eyes widened, full of disbelief.

Before seeing the text message, she had thought Xiao Qingtian and little red’s reactions were too exaggerated.

It wasn’t until she saw the numbers in the text message with her own eyes that Researcher Dong Jinglan felt profound shock.

This was two hundred million!

For most families in Dragon Country, this was money they could never earn in a lifetime.

Only famous celebrities and entrepreneurs, or top talents in certain industries, could possibly earn that much money.

And, you should know.

It had only been less than a week since Xiao Yun turned eighteen and entered the Forbidden Zone to start running his knife.

In such a short time, he managed to earn so much money from the Forbidden Zone, even Researcher Dong Jinglan couldn't imagine how he did it.

And this was just cash; if you included the big red supplies Xiao Yun brought out from the Forbidden Zone, the total assets would be even more unknown...

Researcher Dong Jinglan didn't dare to think too deeply about it.

“Alright, don’t worry about those things for now. Let’s think about what to do with these big red supplies.”

Seeing that the topic was about to stray further, Xiao Yun quickly guided the conversation back to the main point.

After all, their time was very limited, and they needed to quickly discuss how to handle these medical big red supplies.

Xiao Yun could also guess some of Researcher Dong Jinglan’s thoughts.

The reason she wanted to report this matter to the research institute and take leave to come home specifically to sign a lease agreement was because she was afraid Xiao Yun would suffer a loss.

Otherwise, if it were really like before, where Xiao Yun had Xiao Qingtian send it for free, it would be considered a voluntary donation, and he wouldn't get a single penny.

Of course, that was what Xiao Yun had intended at the time; after all, being able to help Researcher Dong Jinglan, a little red was nothing to him.

However, Researcher Dong Jinglan clearly didn't think that way.

“This… I need to ask the Old Professor in our medical department.”

Researcher Dong Jinglan said, her brow slightly furrowed, then she picked up her phone and walked to the balcony.

“Let them keep busy, let’s go eat first.”

At this moment, Xiao Qingtian also quickly called little red back to the dining table to eat.

little red also nodded silently. Although she had ten thousand questions she wanted to ask Xiao Yun at this moment, she knew it would disturb their discussion about the supplies, so she obediently returned to the dining table and sat down. After Xiao Qingtian got her another pair of chopsticks, she was immediately attracted by the delicious food and began eating heartily.

“...Okay, thank you, Professor.”

Researcher Dong Jinglan hung up the phone, and her face, which had been full of worry, immediately brightened with happiness.

“The professor in our department said that this medical robot is of immense significance. He plans to report it to the superiors first, hold a meeting to discuss the situation, and then draft a contract to send to me. At the same time, he’s giving me two more days off during this period.”

“So that means we don’t have to go back at noon?”

“That’s right.”

“Yay!”

little red cheered joyfully. For graduate students like them, having two days off was incredibly rare and precious, as they had to be on call 24 hours a day as long as their supervisor had work, often receiving calls after midnight about important tasks.

Although these few days off wouldn't be complete rest, and they would still have to complete tasks immediately if given, it was already much better than being at the research institute.

“That’s great then. If we’re not rushing back, we can eat slowly and really savor my Xiao Yidao’s cooking.”

Xiao Qingtian smiled.

At this moment, his eyes were no longer solely focused on Researcher Dong Jinglan.

Instead, he spent most of his time observing Xiao Yun, with curiosity and relief in his gaze, but also a hint of inexplicable worry.

“AYun, you must tell me in detail what you experienced in the Forbidden Zone during this time that allowed you to grow so much?”

Researcher Dong Jinglan asked with a slight smile.

......

“So, you actually don’t know what’s going on, and instead you find the Forbidden Zone very simple, even not understanding why others find it so difficult to evacuate?”

The dishes on the dining table had been cleared. Xiao Qingtian was washing dishes in the kitchen, and little red had run over to help. Xiao Yun wanted to help, but the two wouldn't let him, instead telling him to talk about his experiences in the Forbidden Zone.

Rather than recounting experiences, it was more like sharing some insights.

As for Xiao Yun, he didn't know how to explain, so he could only feign ignorance, saying he thought the Forbidden Zone was quite easy. How could it be as difficult as the legends claimed?

“Oh, by the way, my smooth journey in the Forbidden Zone also relied on the help of my friends.”

Xiao Yun remembered something and suddenly said.

“Oh? Who is it?”

“I won’t say who it is, you probably don’t know them anyway.”

Seeing Researcher Dong Jinglan’s curious expression, Xiao Yun scratched his head, a little embarrassed.

Meanwhile, Xiao Qingtian, who was washing dishes, had a knowing expression.

“Hmph, it’s that little princess Liu Shihhan. Every morning, she has her driver pick this kid up to go to the Forbidden Zone early in the morning. This kid doesn’t even know to get up earlier so he doesn’t make others wait. Sigh, he’s far worse than me when it comes to chasing girls!”

“What, what?! She even has a driver? Is her family very rich?”

little red also became instantly gossipy upon hearing this, looking at Xiao Yun with curiosity, as if she wouldn't give up until she got an answer.

“Uh… I guess so.”

Xiao Yun touched the side of his face, wiping off a few drops of cold sweat that had run down from his forehead, while observing Researcher Dong Jinglan’s expression.

Although both he and Liu Shihhan were already eighteen, given his workaholic mother’s personality, he didn’t know if she would think he wasn’t focusing on proper things.

However, Xiao Yun didn’t expect it.

When she heard that name, Researcher Dong Jinglan’s smile grew even wider, seemingly unsurprised.

“Oh, it really is that girl.”

“Hmm? You know her?”

“Of course. The Liu family’s daughter, how could we not know her.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yun nodded silently, thinking his parents knew her because her family was well-known in Haibei City, and didn’t think much more about it.

“I’m going to the restroom.”

Xiao Yun felt the urge to urinate, said so, and quickly left.

And at this moment, Xiao Qingtian and Researcher Dong Jinglan, the old couple, were chatting about the two of them with amused smiles.

“Speaking of which, those two little girls from the Liu family used to play with AYun every day when they were little.”

“That’s right, they even used to fight over who would marry Xiao Yun and all that. Sigh, I wonder if Old Liu deliberately instigated it!”

“Don’t always think so badly of others, okay? He hasn’t done anything to offend you… By the way, what about that girl Shiya?”

“Her older sister? Her sister is Old Liu’s key nourish object, I heard she’s studying abroad now.”

“To be honest, I actually prefer Little Shiya, that little one is so smart.”

“Hmph, I think Shihan is more suitable for our Xiao Yun. That Shiya is too smart, Xiao Yun wouldn’t be able to handle her.”

little red listened to their conversation, her face flashing with waves of surprise.

The gossip was so satisfying!