I open a restaurant in Mysterious Recovery

Chapter 420 Peace Hotel·Wang Xiaoming, Xiong Wenwen's attack? Supernatural light?

Lin Yuan naturally did not stop him.

In his opinion, these were not just jokes between friends, but also involved struggles between the headquarters and the circle of friends, and he was unwilling to get involved.

However, he would also find time to talk with Cao Yang in private.

He and Cao Yang knew each other quite early. At that time, Cao Yang was just a beast hunter. Later, he joined the headquarters because of his outstanding strength.

"Under this situation, Lao Cao will definitely not be promoted quickly. If he joins the fight between the headquarters and the circle of friends, he might be gnawed to pieces."

Out of friendship, he would also say a few kind words to Cao Yang.

As for Fang Shiming?
That's his employee, and as the store manager he would give him a reminder, but he wouldn't say too much.

"Professor Wang, it seems that you are in good spirits. But you can't be too stubborn. Let's go to see Mr. Zhang."

Wang Xiaoming took a look at his body. He was not concerned about the skin and bones, the appearance of not looking like a human, and the half foot in the coffin, but he sensed the strange spiritual support.

"It has been eroded. In that case..."

Wang Xiaoming looked up at Lin Yuan, smiled and said, "Okay."

As soon as he entered room 203, he could smell a strong aroma of Chinese medicine. Lin Yuan couldn't help but squint his eyes, "Mr. Zhang, every time I come to your room and smell this medicine, I feel comfortable all over. If it was the first time I saw you, I might have misunderstood that you were here for convalescence."

"If it's about recuperation, I'll also go up a bit. Boss, do you want to try it?" Zhang Bohua raised his head, and the two holes under his sunglasses stared straight at Wang Xiaoming.

"Haha! Forget it. I'm still young and don't need it. It's Master Zhang who can help Professor Wang. He is also a doctor and a professor of medicine, but he specializes in Western medicine. Besides, doctors don't treat themselves, so if there is something wrong with my body, I can only ask Master Zhang for help."

Lin Yuan turned sideways and motioned Wang Xiaoming to come over.

Wang Xiaoming was not nervous either. He walked straight to Zhang Bohua and sat down. At the same time, he stretched out his hand and asked Zhang Bohua to take his pulse.

Although he is just an ordinary person, he has seen countless ghost riders with terrifying appearances. Zhang Bohua's image is actually quite good, at least his body is not festered and his arms and legs are not broken.

Zhang Bohua is a Chinese medicine doctor. He raised his fingers to feel Wang Xiaoming's pulse.

Even if we remove the influence of the supernatural, he himself comes from a family of traditional Chinese medicine, and his attainments in traditional Chinese medicine are among the best in the entire circle.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes observation, listening, questioning and palpation.

Zhang Bohua was very proficient in these four methods. Looking at Wang Xiaoming's face, he was no longer recognizable, and his body was extremely weak.

If this were an ordinary person, he would have been dead long ago.

Wang Xiaoming is just an ordinary person, but he is not dead yet because of the influence of the "store manager". "Boss, Professor Wang..."

"Mr. Zhang, just call me Xiao Wang." Wang Xiaoming suddenly said.

Zhang Bohua was stunned for a moment, not because of the title, but the meaning revealed in Wang Xiaoming's words, "It seems that there will be one more colleague."

With an idea in mind, the original words naturally changed, "Xiao Wang's physical condition is very poor, but if you are willing to..."

Not enough words have been said.

He had been in the Peace Hotel for quite some time, so he naturally knew the advantage of speaking half-heartedly, lest he conflict with his will and die without knowing how he died.

Compared to younger generations like Cao Yang and Liu San.

Like Zhang Bohua and Meng Xiaodong, he was one of the few who could still maintain consciousness at night when the white fog completely filled the Peace Hotel.

The more you know, the more you will fear.

Sure enough, Lin Yuan nodded and said, "It can be cured, right? You don't need to worry about the consumption. Professor Wang, you are a professor at the headquarters. The headquarters will pay for your medical expenses, right?"

Although he wanted to recruit Wang Xiaoming, Lin Yuan did not reveal it.

Instead, Wang Xiaoming took the initiative to say, "Although my position at the headquarters is a professor, I have been in a semi-retired state since I became ill. Even if I recover now, I can't go back to work and I can't get my medical expenses reimbursed. If Boss Lin doesn't mind, I can work to pay off my debts."

Lin Yuan was surprised, not because of Wang Xiaoming's initiative, but, "Professor Wang, how old are you? You've just retired?"

Wang Xiaoming smiled but did not answer, but his smile was very bitter - he is a professional in acting, don't think that he just doesn't understand the ways of the world.

How could a person who doesn't understand the ways of the world go to a foot massage parlor with others for social events?

No one knew what Lin Yuan thought of from this expression, but he showed sympathy to Wang Xiaoming later, "So what's going on between you and the headquarters, Professor Wang?"

"If the headquarters needs me, I will also need to go back to work. But I don't need to do that normally, so I have plenty of time," said Wang Xiaoming.

It can be regarded as a small patch for this time's employment.

How many supernatural items that are beneficial to the times can a body that does not have to worry about death research as long as it does not target the Peace Hotel?

On the bright side, this is actually not a bad thing.

Lin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "In that case, Mr. Zhang, thank you for your help."

"no problem."

Zhang Bohua agreed immediately. Although he had no way to treat cancer, with the "store manager's" request, it would be a very easy and simple matter.

Then he demonstrated what it meant to bring people back to life.

After taking just one dose of medicine, Wang Xiaoming felt much better. "One dose costs three yuan, one dose a day, which is conservatively estimated to take a month. If you want to work to pay off your debt, it depends on how much Boss Lin pays you."

Wang Xiaoming smiled bitterly and said, "It seems that I can't pay off this debt now."

He knew about the salary and benefits at the Peace Hotel. For a new employee, a monthly salary of three yuan was considered a very good salary.

Even if Lin Yuan gave him this salary, he would only be able to buy a dose of medicine for one day after working for a month.

A month?

Doesn't that mean I have to work for thirty months, or two and a half years?
And one month is just a conservative estimate. If the "store manager" doesn't want him to get better, this time will only be extended indefinitely!
However, Wang Xiaoming was very calm.

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "There's nothing we can do. This money is what Mr. Zhang deserves. Professor Wang, you've been working at the headquarters for a few years, so you should have some savings, right?"

Wang Xiaoming sighed and said, "I have a useless brother at home. But Boss Lin, do you think I am suitable to work in the store? I don't want to go back to the headquarters. There are too many radioactive substances there, which is why I am in my current physical condition. If I really go back to work, I am afraid I will really die."

Lin Yuan was a little confused.

These words are a little different from what I said just now. Why do I feel... Looking at Wang Xiaoming's bitter smile, Lin Yuan seemed to have thought of something in his heart, and his eyes became more and more pity.

But he would not bring himself into trouble because of a moment of pity. "I'll find time to talk to Vice Minister Cao about this matter."

Wang Xiaoming nodded. He knew Lin Yuan’s concerns. At the same time, he was already thinking in his heart how to make use of the ordinary character of the “store manager” to make some arrangements.

When they returned downstairs, Li Jun and Cao Yang immediately came up to them, "Professor Wang, how are you?"

"Mr. Zhang's medical skills are very good. My health has improved a lot. I have also decided to stay and work. You all can go back." Wang Xiaoming said.

Cao Yang and Li Jun looked at each other and didn't say much.

This matter has already been decided, it’s just the details that need attention.

Lin Yuan returned to the cashier counter and picked up the phone to call Cao Yanhua directly. One was to talk about Wang Xiaoming's matter, and the other was to inquire about opening a branch.

Wang Xiaoming's employment at the Peace Hotel was an arrangement made long ago by the headquarters.

Cao Yanhua naturally would not refuse, and his attitude was very good, which made Lin Yuan feel relieved. He was really worried that the headquarters would cause trouble for him because of this matter.

He has always abided by the law. He is not worried about being found guilty, but he also does not want to waste his energy on fighting.

Opening a branch is also very simple.

Cao Yanhua agreed readily and told Lin Yuan to just let him know in advance after choosing an address. His attitude was so good that Lin Yuan didn't know what to say.

"You're not trying to recruit me, are you? Or do you want me to give Lao Fang a hard time because he's in my store? Do I look like that kind of person?"

Lin Yuan had a look of disdain on his face, and at this time, Li Jun and Cao Yang had already brought Wang Xiaoming back to the headquarters.

That's right.

Although Wang Xiaoming chose to work at the Peace Hotel, it does not mean that he will stay there forever. On the contrary, his working model is more like Tong Qian and Guo Fan. He usually lives in his own home and goes to work on time.

Taking advantage of this gap, he could also go for a physical examination. The physiological examination was one aspect, and Wang Xiaoming was given a comprehensive examination through various instruments, and the results were available soon.

"Professor Wang's body functions have reached their limits in every aspect. Logically speaking, he should have died long ago, but..."

Looking at the energetic Wang Xiaoming, the real medical professor didn't know what to say, but his eyes were very fiery:
If supernatural powers could be applied to the medical field, what kind of medical miracles and medical heyday would that create?

"The supernatural has a price. The more you get, the more you pay. It's better for us ordinary people not to get involved. Besides, birth, aging, sickness and death are the norm in the world." Cao Yanhua suddenly said.

The medical professor nodded and said, "You are right. I am too persistent."

After the physical examination, Wang Xiaoming underwent a series of mental examinations, and the final conclusion was that his consciousness was not affected.

"I haven't stayed in the hotel yet, so I'm not affected much," Wang Xiaoming explained.

Cao Yanhua was pleasantly surprised and asked, "Does this mean that we got the store manager for free?"

Wang Xiaoming glanced at him and said, "If the store manager asked you to do it for free, would you dare?"

"This... hehe!" Cao Yanhua smiled bitterly and shook his head.

As I said before, the supernatural has a price. The more you get, the more you pay. This is something you can choose and you can see clearly.

But if you come across something that appears to be free, you really have to be careful, because maybe what the other person wants in the end is all of you!

"My body is able to maintain its vitality because of the influence of the spirit, this is irrefutable. Even if I didn't live in the Peace Hotel, my body and my consciousness would still be corroded and affected. But if it is just for research, as long as it is not aimed at the Peace Hotel or the store manager, this immortal body state is actually an extremely good choice. At least I don't have to worry about the encumbrance of the human body anymore."

Wang Xiaoming raised his hand.

His arm was extremely thin, with most of the muscles having disappeared. Only clear blood vessels and bones could be seen under the skin.

But even so, he could still feel the power he now possessed in his body, even if it was only the power a normal person should have.

"I work at the Peace Hotel during the day, and after get off work I can stay up all night to do research. Sometimes I wonder if this is a deliberate favor from the manager."

Wang Xiaoming put down his arms, thinking about something.

Cao Yanhua frowned and said, "If we are talking about preferential treatment, it should be the one behind the Peace Hotel. From the information I have collected recently, apart from Taiping Ancient Town, only the Wang Family Ancient House has traces of the store manager, and it was brought out by Chen Qiaoyang. This shows that his existence is indeed not modern, but dozens or even hundreds of years ago. People who have come from that era should indeed have similar feelings."

The country has experienced too much suffering in the past.

Experienced and witnessed.

Seeing a country transform from being poor and weak to standing tall in the world, anyone who is not a heartless person should have similar feelings.

Now that we see the tragic situation in the country, it is understandable that we should give some preferential treatment to the headquarters that suppresses the supernatural.

Wang Xiaoming did not talk much about this topic. "My state of consciousness is uncertain. From now on, I will only be responsible for research work, and my working hours are from 6 pm to 6 am. I will not participate in other matters to avoid unnecessary misleading. However, we must speed up the investigation of the store manager's past. I have a hunch that perhaps through this method, we can learn from history how to end the era of supernatural beings."

End of the supernatural era?

Over this period of time, there have been more and more supernatural incidents breaking out in various parts of the country. If it weren't for the emergence of the Peace Hotel, which helped batch after batch of ghost riders and eliminated a group of ghost riders with insufficient strength, and if there were no models like the e-sports room and virtual game to deal with supernatural incidents, I'm afraid the domestic situation would have become even more difficult.

despite this.

The domestic situation remains grim, which is why Cao Yanhua and senior executives at the headquarters unanimously agreed to the "store manager" opening a branch.

In addition to being unable to stop the "store manager's" decision, they also hope that the "store manager's" branch will be able to suppress all supernatural powers like the Peace Hotel.

Even if one branch can only protect one city, it is enough.

Is this idea somewhat similar to Ling Yi Guang’s Peach Blossom Spring plan?
But even so, Cao Yanhua and others did not dare to think about such a big proposition as ending the supernatural era. Even if Wang Xiaoming proposed it, they could only look forward to it a little.

"We will not relax on this matter. By the way, the store manager just called me and talked about opening a branch. The headquarters meeting unanimously decided that it can be approved. Only ghost riders can enter the Peace Hotel, and its branches should be the same. There is no need to worry about ordinary citizens accidentally entering."

Wang Xiaoming glanced at Cao Yanhua and said, "I've said before that I won't make any more comments on the store manager's affairs. Just think about it yourself."

After saying that, Wang Xiaoming got up and left.

He can't wait to get into the new job.

Previously, due to a cancer outbreak, many of his supernatural research had to be temporarily suspended. Now that he had a new opportunity, he naturally would not waste any time.

But what he didn't notice was that behind him, Cao Yanhua, Cao Yang, Li Jun and others were all staring at him with complicated eyes until he left completely.

"The test of 'Are you willing to detain the store manager' is no longer effective. Although Professor Wang gave an affirmative answer, his consciousness has been greatly affected." A trace of sadness flashed in Cao Yanhua's eyes.

If Wang Xiaoming were in a normal state, he might be happy about being able to continue his research, but he would definitely mention other things.

For example.

He analyzed his views on the influence of the supernatural on consciousness and the extent to which the supernatural in the Peace Hotel affects consciousness. This was also what he had agreed to before going to the Peace Hotel.

But now?
Just saying "I will no longer make any suggestions about the store manager" seems neutral, but in fact it is biased.

Cao Yang nodded and said helplessly: "There is nothing we can do about it. Just like me, Liu San, Wei Jing and others, we seem to be doing fine at ordinary times, but when it comes to the manager and the Peace Hotel, we will still lean towards them."

"This is what's so scary about him. You know clearly that your consciousness has been affected, but you still do that. It's as if that is your own will. It's so scary. Professor Wang has just been affected and has not realized it yet. By the time he realizes it, I don't know if someone like him will be able to accept it." Li Jun said with a wry smile.

Cao Yang also fell silent.

He had experienced this kind of thing and knew very well how it felt to be in that state.

However, he is a relatively open-minded person. As long as it does not hinder him from solving supernatural events, he can still accept it calmly. "Let's talk about the future later. Deputy Minister, are the only traces of the store manager's past the ones in Taiping Ancient Town and the Wang family?"

Cao Yanhua glanced at him and said, "You are also loyal to the store manager, so stop asking questions here and go back to your work. If you don't want to go back to Otsu City, go to the Peace Hotel to play games tonight and find more clues. Then I won't be so tired."

"I know, I know. Oh, my life is so miserable. I'm urged to work all day long. It's so inhumane." Cao Yang stood up while complaining, grabbed the tissue box that flew over from behind, and put it back on the table.

When Cao Yanhua picked up the pen, he quickly left the meeting room.

As soon as he walked out of the door, he saw Xiong Wenwen, who had just reached his waist, blocking him aggressively. He couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You kid, you dare to block me?"

Xiong Wenwen relied on his supernatural strategic effects and was very arrogant under the protection of the headquarters.

However, in front of Cao Yang, the captain who had dealt with him many times, he had to restrain himself. "I want to go to the Peace Hotel. I want to see Brother Yuan! Of course not for myself. I can go play games. My abilities should be able to help you in the game. Don't worry about the resurrection of evil spirits. After all, you can be resurrected in reality after death. I can use my abilities to help you find what you want!"

Cao Yang looked at the boy in surprise and said, "It seems that you have grown a lot recently and now you know how to bribe."

"Teacher Zhang did teach me a lot."

Xiong Wenwen muttered in her heart: "If I could beat you, do you think I would use this method? It's simply not my style! But in order to see Brother Yuan, I can compromise. Mom, don't worry, I will definitely find you a good support!"

Cao Yang didn't know what this kid was thinking, but he could probably guess. He put his big hand directly on Xiong Wenwen's forehead, bent down and said, "It's not impossible to take you there, but you should collect the money first."

After saying that, Cao Yang left without looking back.

However, to his surprise, Xiong Wenwen was not angry or upset. Instead, she said confidently, "You said so!"

"Ok?"

Cao Yang was confused, so he quietly followed Xiong Wenwen.

After leaving the headquarters, Xiong Wenwen did not go home. Instead, she went to a cafe near her home and sat down in front of a middle-aged man.

"Lao Zhang, Lao Cao has agreed to take me to the store to meet Brother Yuan, but I have to prepare the expenses myself, ten ghosts." Xiong Wenwen spread out his hands.

The middle-aged man ignored him and looked at Cao Yang who was walking over not far away. He smiled and said, "Captain Cao, would you like to sit down and have a drink together?"

Cao Yang said solemnly, "Zhang Xianguang, what on earth are you planning?"

"You've seen it too. What can I do? Instead, this kid is taking chicken feathers as a token of authority. He clearly only needs four ghosts, but now he asks me for ten ghosts." Ling Yiguang spread his hands helplessly.

The corner of Cao Yang's mouth twitched.

He also didn't expect that Xiong Wenwen would dare to ask for such a high price, and that he was facing a vicious man like Ling Yi Guang. However, looking at Ling Yi Guang's appearance, it seemed that he really regarded Xiong Wenwen as a student?
"Don't worry. Although this student is a little naughty, he is my favorite student after all. I won't do anything bad to him. Don't worry about the Peace Hotel either. If I really dare to plot against the manager, I will definitely be the one who dies in the end, just like the two unlucky guys in the last blind date incident in Dajing City."

Ling Yiguang waved his hand and asked the waiter to serve Cao Yang a cup of coffee. "My student is really pitiful, and his mother is also quite pitiful. He has no one to rely on at such a young age. If he can be with the store manager, it would be a good thing."

Cao Yang sneered, "You're telling me it's a good thing for an ordinary person to be with a ghost rider? Xiong Wenwen, I think your brain is completely broken. If you don't want it, donate it to someone who can help you!"

(End of this chapter)