Tianjin people will never lose SAN

Chapter 622 Long Live Friendship
"Kougang! This way! We've been waiting for you!"

Inside the Tianying Grand Restaurant, everyone from Shiweitian gathered together. Liu Yonglu sat in the main seat, facing the entrance. He looked up and happened to see Kou Gang bending down as he entered.

Tonight's dinner party was planned. This afternoon, Liu Yonglu made a special call to Xiao Hu's school to ask when Kou Gang would be back.

Miles on the other end of the phone said that Corgan had left an hour ago and should be on his way back now.

Liu Yonglu then led the others to the restaurant first. He and Mi Li'er brought Xiao Hu Ling'er, Lin Bei brought his fiancée Judy, Carol brought Yasimin, and together with Marquette, Shani, Zou Ji, and Andreas, everyone enjoyed drinks and conversation.

"Captain, why are there no other customers in the shop today?"

Kou Gang looked around; the restaurant was empty except for Shi Weitian's table.

"Take a day off. This is our own territory, no need to be so greedy. Losing a day's earnings won't hurt us. Sit down quickly."

"Hey, what happened to your butt? Got hemorrhoids?"

Liu Yonglu noticed that Kou Gang was walking with his crotch tucked in, which was particularly seductive and awkward.

"No, no... I was teaching the children to ride horses and I wasn't paying attention, so I pulled a muscle..."

He quickly covered it up; to be honest, the little fat guy's kick was really hard, and Kou Gang still hadn't fully recovered.

The table was filled with family members, and as the fine wines and dishes were served in a circle, the atmosphere gradually became lively.

"Ding, ding, ding."

Just then, Millie Tang tapped her wine glass with her small spoon:

"Should I speak or should you speak?"

The witch tilted her head and asked Liu Yonglu.

"Let me tell you."

Liu Yonglu cleared his throat. He had already subtly mentioned the time travel back home and the subsequent rescue of his mother-in-law to his companions before, but with his departure for the University of Michigan next week, he had called everyone together today to give them a final explanation.
"Guys, Mili and I are going to take Xiaohu and Zouji on a very special mission in a couple of days."

This task, at its longest, will take three to five years; at its shortest, it will take ten days to half a month.

While we're gone, you all eat and drink as you please, don't worry about us. When we return, we'll meet at the usual spot, no exceptions.

After Liu Yonglu finished speaking, the table fell silent instantly. The smiles slowly faded from the faces of his companions, and Lin Bulang silently lit a cigarette.

"Are you leaving in such a hurry? Ricky, why don't you stay a few more days?"

Marquette took a sip of wine, looked up, and asked.

"Go and come back soon. Don't worry about things at the department. I've already made arrangements with the Chief. During our absence, Lin will temporarily take over as team leader."

"Mili'er's house key, she'll give it to you first, big brother."

Millie Tang pushed the key to Marquette.

“If anything happens and you need to find a place to hide, their house is quite safe. Every now and then, you can help tidy up, sweep the dust, and weed.”

Marquette put away the keys and nodded.

"Master, I also want to go with you and your wife!"

The eldest disciple, Shani, said with reluctance.

"Tsk, now that you're gone, what will happen to Tianying Restaurant? Our business can't do without you."

Let me be frank with you. I'm going back to see your grandmaster and uncles this time. I'll accumulate some new skills during this period so I can teach you when I get back, you silly boy.

Moreover, to be honest, there are some dangers on the way, and if anything happens, we'll need someone to meet us here.

Ling'er isn't coming back with us. If you need anything, you can call her.

A transparent page slowly fell from mid-air, turning into a crumpled papyrus sheet when it landed on the table. This was the communication tool that Ling'er gave to everyone.

She definitely didn't go back with Liu Yonglu and the others.

After obtaining the Doomsday Horn, she had to take it back to the Silver Gate and store it away; this was a serious matter entrusted to her by others.

Fortunately, Ling'er and Xiao Hu have a telepathic connection. As long as Xiao Hu doesn't deliberately hide from his sister, Ling'er can find him no matter where he is.

"Cheer up! Why are you making me so tense? This isn't my funeral, it's my farewell! I already said we'll be back in a few days."

Looking at the sour faces on everyone's faces, Liu Yonglu picked up his wine glass.

Cheers to friendship!

Cheers to friendship! Long live friendship!

The people at Shiweitian raised their glasses one after another. Although they were reluctant to part, they were also able to tell themselves:

With Ricky, Millie Tang, and Tiger, this lineup should be able to return safely no matter how dangerous the journey.

The drinking session lasted until the wee hours of the morning before everyone, tipsy, went home.

"Mili, what does Dad like? What... what doesn't he like? Tell me, and I... I'll start preparing tomorrow, buy some things, and then we'll go home."

There are three things to do when returning to Mi University: visit his father-in-law, resolve the special incident, find the magic array at Mi University, and then go home. Liu Yonglu has already prioritized these three things in his mind, with visiting his father-in-law being the first priority.

After watching it, you can focus without distractions, making it easier to do other things later.

Millie Tang poured Liu Yonglu a glass of hot water, placed it on the bedside table, and glanced at him.

"It's hard to explain what he likes in a few words, but I can tell you with certainty what he dislikes: he hates talkative people the most."

"..."

Liu Yonglu scratched his chin. His father-in-law didn't like talkative donkeys... He had just walked right into a trap.

"Then I'll be more careful, and you can remind me more often."

"Just kidding. You're normal... no, no, just be a little polite and reserved."

Millie Tang poked Liu Yonglu's nose.

"Books, fountain pens, my dad really likes to collect and maintain his fountain pens, um... and cufflinks, he has a whole drawer full of cufflinks, that's all I know."

"Cigarettes, alcohol, snacks, what about these? Would Dad like them?"

Liu Yonglu had never heard of delivering fountain pens to someone before. According to tradition, it had to be cigarettes, alcohol, snacks, and fruit. Moses Sadd didn't have walnut milk, but if it were, Liu Yonglu would have to bring two boxes over no matter how high or low the price.

"I've never seen him smoke or drink, but you can give him some if you want."

Millie Tang straightened her pillows and prepared to turn off the lights and go to sleep.
"Are you feeling any better? Let me make this clear beforehand: if you dare to throw up on my bed, I won't let you into the house for a month."

Millie Tang warned, hands on her hips.

"Don't worry, don't worry, you're a man of your word. Go to sleep."

Time flies, and a week has passed in the blink of an eye. Liu Yonglu didn't put on any more sentimental farewell scenes with the team. He found a horse-drawn carriage, put all the gifts in it, locked the door, and the three of them took the chicken to Miskatonic University.

After a two-day journey, the carriage finally circled into a valley, where a family of three, along with their chicken, disembarked.

"Do you see that river?"

Millie Tang pointed to a winding stream behind the dense forest and said:

"Milan University is just across the river."

"That's really convenient."

Liu Yonglu's hands were full of various gifts, and Xiao Hu helped carry quite a few. This was something Liu Yonglu had instructed in advance: he had to be good these two days and listen to his aunt. Even if it was me, he had to lie down here!

"Yonglu, look at you, all that bravado! Where did your usual arrogance go? Huh? You need to straighten up!"

Millie Tang led the way, while the chicken hopped and skipped along, fanning the flames.

After walking for about ten minutes, Liu Yonglu saw a cluster of three-story buildings in the distance. Yes, it wasn't a single building, but a group of four or five buildings pieced together, including a woodshed, a stable, and a warehouse, with an antique-style villa in the center.

If it weren't for the fact that this complex of buildings didn't have a fenced-off courtyard, Liu Yonglu would have really thought it was some nobleman's private estate.

At this moment, in front of the warehouse, a short man with a black ponytail was chopping wood with an axe. The wooden stakes, as thick as his thighs, were split in two by the sharp blade of the axe without any hesitation. It was clear that this man had great strength.

"Mili'er, is this your parent worker?"

Millie Tang rolled her eyes at Liu Yonglu:
"This is my father."

Then Millie Tang waved and walked toward the man, leaving Liu Yonglu and Xiao Hu standing there in a daze.

In Liu Yonglu's imagination, Millie Tang's father's first identity was a mysterious scholar, and his second identity was a mute. With these two images overlapping, Liu Yonglu pictured a middle-aged man in a suit and vest, wearing glasses, who was gentle and refined, and perhaps a little thin.

Completely different from the burly man in front of me, wearing khaki overalls.

Millie Tang's father looked up and saw Millie Tang's bright smile. Then, based on Millie Tang's sign language, he looked at Liu Yonglu and Xiao Hu in the distance.

The man's smile faded, he put down the axe, turned and went back into the warehouse. A few seconds later, he came out carrying a hunting rifle!
(End of this chapter)