Become a zombie and be sliced ​​into pieces, then be reborn to raise a boss

Chapter 178 A celebratory dinner with acquaintances

After thinking about it, I realized we could definitely celebrate, so I immediately decided to treat everyone to a good meal.

"Sure! But if you're going to celebrate, invite more people so it'll be lively. You can go back and invite your families too. I'll provide the ingredients and preparations. You can leave what you brought here!"

As soon as she said that, Ouyang Lin rejected her, "That won't do. It's more delicious when we eat together. If this isn't enough, Sister Yun, you can contribute some more ingredients!"

Even Jiang Heyan looked disapproving and covered her mouth with his hand to stop her from arguing with them.

"Alright, it's decided then. You can go out for a stroll this afternoon, and we'll take care of preparing the food and entertaining the guests."

Jiang Heyan's act of covering her mouth was quite bold, but Ji Xiyun didn't think about it in any other way at all.

They had already made their decision, and Ji Xiyun indeed left some ingredients to go for a stroll in the afternoon. However, as she strolled, she ended up near No. 38, South Street, West District.

The map in my mind unfolds, and real-time monitoring begins.

At first, the screen was completely dark, and only when we peered into the room did a faint light appear.

There was only a single bed in the room, and next to the bed was a desk with a row of light purple potions on it.

At that moment, the door to the small room opened from the outside, and a person completely hidden under a gray cloak walked in.

When she took off her cloak, I thought I would finally see what she looked like, but she was still wearing a mask that covered her entire face. It was indeed very well concealed, and judging from her figure, she was definitely a woman.

However, Ji Xiyun didn't leave; she just kept fighting with her, determined not to believe that Ji Xiyun wouldn't take off her mask.

As evening approached, the person inside finally removed their mask, revealing a face licked by flames—a true depiction of someone half angel and half demon.

"It really is you, Ning Shuyu."

After confirming who it was, Ji Xiyun left the West District. She had a big meal waiting for her that night and didn't have time to keep watching what she was doing.

The dishes have already been set out in the large apartment, but the elders haven't arrived yet, since it's not their day off and they get off work at different times.

Having a clear understanding of herself, Ji Xiyun waited patiently to eat; the large round table tonight was the biggest she had ever seen.

Around 8 p.m., the elders arrived, including Qin Xiu's parents who had come to visit.

Xia Xi and Bai Miao, who are better at cooking, are the head chefs, while the others gather around the kitchen to help pick and wash vegetables.

Considering there were many people, there weren't many stir-fried dishes. The fresh ingredients provided by Ji Xiyun were washed, prepared, and plated, and then used for hot pot.

Jiang Heyan and the other two lit the five small stoves that had been prepared, each stove corresponding to a small pot. Then they went into the kitchen and brought out the base ingredients and broth that the head chef had prepared that afternoon to serve them.

The spicy broth emitted an enticing aroma, and soon the broth boiled. Add some ingredients that can withstand long cooking times and won't separate into the broth, and you can start eating right away.

On the table, flames leaped from the bottom of the pot, the aroma of spicy oil mingling with the fragrance of vegetables, awakening the deepest foodie soul in everyone's heart.

Golden slices of potatoes, pieces of fresh tripe, and pots of rich, fragrant soup all release an incredibly delicious aroma under the heat of the flames.

The table was laden with side dishes, and everyone sat around them. Whether they were members of the Sky Dome Squad or elders led by Ji Guozhou, everyone wore long-lost warm smiles. Ji Guozhou and Xu Yuqin, sitting next to Ji Xiyun, had loving eyes and were piling food, mostly meat dishes, into her bowl without prior arrangement.

"Xiaoyun, eat more meat, you're too thin."

Ji Guozhou's words were full of concern, but when he looked at his niece's thin and frail body, his eyes were full of disapproval.

Ji Xiyun, who was receiving love and care from her uncle and aunt, did not disappoint them. She ate meat heartily and occasionally ate a bite of vegetables.

At this moment, Ruan Jingli took out a bottle of wine from her bosom. No one knew where she had found it. She carefully filled the glass with the wine, and the aroma was wonderful!
"Although the situation doesn't allow us to drink until we drop like before, let's have a drink together to celebrate our captain's reunion with his family!"

"Wishing the captain all the best and happiness in the days to come."

The glasses of Ji Guozhou and the others contained juice, not alcohol. Watching them raise their glasses in celebration with youthful exuberance, the group was filled with admiration.

“I remember when we were just like them, now we’re all getting old!” Uncle Jiang said with a smile.

Memories of their youth surfaced in the eyes of the elders, and the deep longing in their eyes was immediately apparent.

Seeing this, the talkative Ouyang Lin immediately chimed in, "What do you mean by getting old? Isn't this the age to take risks?"

A single sentence shattered their memories. Ouyang Yuling slapped her unlucky son, making him sit down. She knew that such things could ruin the atmosphere, but her son was right; they were all in their prime!

After the meal, a group of young people cleaned up the mess on the table, and soon it was spotless.

Everyone was so full after the meal that they either lay down, sat, or took a stroll in their rooms to digest. This was one of the few times they had been so full since the apocalypse began.

However, Qin Xiu's parents were called away right after the meal. The research institute was always busy, but there was no other way; their research was very important.

“Uncle, I went to take a look this afternoon, and I do recognize that person, and Old Jiang and the others also recognize him.”

The group, having received the hint, exchanged glances. Old Jiang frowned, seemingly uncertain, and guessed, "Is it Ning Shuyu?"

"Yes, but she was disfigured. I guess she couldn't outrun the explosion and was injured by the high temperature." She showed no sympathy for Ning Shuyu's plight.

Following Sun Haiqing's lead in causing trouble, the Vermilion Bird Base was ultimately destroyed, resulting in countless deaths and injuries. Old Wu was also imprisoned for dereliction of duty, and she was also on the list.

"There are also pale purple potions in the small house she's living in now. I think they're probably being distributed to those who want to take shortcuts."

When the topic of taking shortcuts came up, Ouyang Yuling and Shen Huiyue exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes and becoming worried.

“Girl, recently, there have been people in various superpower teams whose abilities have suddenly improved, including in our team.”

Shen Huiyue continued, "Yes, I originally thought they had found the right method, but I didn't expect that they might have used a drug to enhance their abilities."

He reassured the two elders, saying, "The ability that is forcibly enhanced by using drugs is ultimately a shortcut. It is not as powerful as the ability of those who enhance it on their own. It just looks impressive in terms of level."

With Ji Xiyun's words, the two felt somewhat at ease, but they would have to pick them out and test them when they got back.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment as people pondered when Ning Shuyu had sneaked in and how she had dared to experiment on the base's ability users.