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Chapter 441 Lin Yongzhen: I'm Not Afraid (Please Subscribe)
Lu Yao's farewell poem in western Sichuan was "Invincible and unstoppable," which is quite unique.

The masses swept along by the tide of the times could never have imagined that Lü Yao's trip abroad was not to enhance his resume or achieve victories, but to become a martyr—to sacrifice himself for his own glory.

Even Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie, who had already sensed something, could never have predicted the danger that Lü Yao would face when he went abroad to attend an international conference.

The changing times are like surging waves, crashing and pounding beneath his feet with the roar of the river of time, splashing up countless waves of worldly dust.

Only Lü Yao himself could see this wave.

Even the most outstanding figures of this era cannot compare to Lü Yao.

Because the outstanding figures of that time had no idea what an unpredictable opponent they were facing, let alone how evil those guys on the other side of the world, who rose to power with a pirate mentality, could be.

Although the Great Food Empire has fallen several times in history, the most recent one even saw its national backbone severed.

However, through thousands of years of continuous evolution and patching, the underlying code of the Great Foodie Empire has long since formed a relatively stable and reliable operating code in the secular world. The twenty characters "Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, Teacher, Benevolence, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom, Trustworthiness, Gentleness, Kindness, Respect, Frugality, Humility, Loyalty, Filial Piety, Courage, Cleanliness, and Integrity" are almost the underlying code of the Great Foodie Empire's moral code for thousands of years.

Although most of the time these twenty characters are a tight rein on people's heads, and a whip used to deceive the world, under certain extreme conditions, any one of these twenty characters can unleash tremendous energy.

Hai Gangfeng was a man of utmost integrity and purity.

Guan Yu was the most loyal and righteous man.

Confucius and Mencius were the most benevolent and righteous.

These people are not only a meme shackle on the hearts of countless Dongda students, but also a banner waving in the hearts of countless foodie empires. In any era, whoever can summon and wave this banner can always stir up a storm.

Therefore, the emperors of the Great Food Empire throughout history all had something to revere. In this world, besides supreme power, there were still things worthy of their reverence. Even in the previous feudal dynasty, which was known for its sharpest butcher's knife, various resistance forces never ceased during its rule.

But it's different abroad.

Even though the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution occurred in the Western world, the underlying operating logic of the Western world did not fundamentally change due to the increase in productivity and the change in production methods. In fact, whether in the East or the West, the underlying operating logic of both sides did not fundamentally change due to the increase in productivity and the change in production methods.

Therefore, the Western world is clearly crude, unscrupulous, and short-sighted in achieving its goals, which makes Lü Yao's situation even more dangerous when he goes abroad to attend international conferences.

However, few people in China, or even those around Lü Yao, seem to realize this.

After a century of cognitive cleansing, the people of the Great Food Empire have developed a perception of the "barbarians" of the Western world that is too detached from reality. As a result, their future strategic decisions have also deviated. Even though the Great Food Empire is clear-headed enough and the other side of the ocean is causing enough trouble, it still took almost five years for them to go from being clear-headed to changing course in time.

Five years...

It's not surprising that anything happened during this period, especially since Lü Yao, like a butterfly, has managed to develop so many crucial core technologies in China.

Lü Yao knew perfectly well that from the moment he stepped out of the country, a large part of the experience he would gain from his studies abroad would become useless. This meant that the oars in Lü Yao's hand had become much shorter.

The storms of fate have begun to rise, and Lü Yao is caught in the midst of them.

Under these circumstances, it would be impossible for Lü Yao not to feel nervous or uneasy. However, when he said goodbye to the group of people from western Sichuan and looked into their firm and bright eyes, Lü Yao's uneasy heart gradually calmed down and became more at ease.

No wonder so many people love Tianjia's place.

In this place, you can see a sense of conviction that you would never see in the business world, and a sense of loyalty that you would never see in the business world.

Lu Yao has done enough, he has prepared enough, and the group of people in front of him, looking at him with such conviction, is the best proof of that.

With the impending sense of loss of control, crisis, and the unwavering belief of those around him, Lü Yao, unusually, wanted to relax tonight. So he enthusiastically went to find some wine and toasted each of the people sitting around the wood-fired stove.

Lü Yao's enthusiasm further fueled the spirits of the group of people from western Sichuan. The drinking session lasted from a little after eight o'clock until after midnight, and by the end, almost no one could walk in a straight line out of the guesthouse courtyard.

Lin Yongzhen was worried that Lü Yao would get alcohol poisoning from drinking so much alcohol, so she kept pouring him hangover juice.

So-called hangover juice is actually a beverage made by mixing orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey and water. The fruit acids in orange juice and apple cider vinegar can promote the breakdown of alcohol, the fructose in honey can accelerate the absorption and breakdown of alcohol, and drinking more water can promote urination, speed up metabolism, and alleviate the damage of alcohol to the body.

Lin Yongzhen would hand Lü Yao a hangover-relieving juice almost every two drinks he had. The sweet and sour, refreshing juice could effectively alleviate the burning sensation caused by the spicy alcohol, so Lü Yao drank it very frequently.

But the others sitting around the wood-fired stove didn't receive the same treatment as Lin Yongzhen, who offered them hangover juice. So tonight, no one could outdrink Lü Yao. When everyone left the guesthouse courtyard feeling dizzy and disoriented, Lü Yao was the most sober one, but he wasn't feeling any better.

Lu Yao felt unusually thirsty, but in reality, his stomach was almost like a water bag. The oil under his skin felt like it was on fire, and the burning sensation made Lu Yao extremely uncomfortable. He wanted to take a shower to relieve the pain, but Lin Yongzhen stopped him.

Lin Yongzhen said seriously, "You can't take a bath if you drink too much alcohol, especially since we're on the plateau now."

Lü Yao was very obedient, so he lay down on the bed. Lin Yongzhen then took ice packs, put them in towels, and placed them under Lü Yao's armpits, palms, and other areas before covering him with a blanket.

After lying down for a while, Lü Yao indeed felt much better.

Lu Yao lay on the bed, his eyes blurry: "What would I do if I lost you?"

Lin Yongzhen smiled gently and said, "You won't be without me."

She spoke softly, but the meaning behind her words was as firm as iron.

Lu Yao's mind was not clear at the moment, but his heartfelt trust and reliance still made him crawl like a worm to Lin Yongzhen's side on the bed. Then he rested his head on Lin Yongzhen's lap and said in a daze but seriously, "Yes, I believe you."

Lin Yongzhen smiled, her eyes gentle as she lightly stroked Lü Yao's burning forehead, just like an aunt would.

suddenly.

Lu Yao, drunk, mumbled, "Is it dark? What's pressing down in front of my eyes?"

Lin Yongzhen: "."

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Lu Yao woke up with a headache and a groggy feeling. Waking up after a hangover felt particularly bad. The neural pathways that had been disrupted by alcohol were reconnected under the repeated impact of Lu Yao's brainwaves, and he gradually regained control of his body.

This process is difficult and painful.

Lü Yao felt as if he had returned from the hell of death.

But when he woke up, he found a cup of warm salt water on his bedside table. Lu Yao slowly drank the salt water, then rinsed his face with cold water and felt much better.

Lu Yao's commotion also woke up Lin Yongzhen. Lin Yongzhen had actually drunk quite a bit last night, but her alcohol tolerance was unfathomable, and her control over her body was something Lu Yao couldn't match. So after getting up, Lin Yongzhen did some stretching exercises in bed, and her condition visibly and quickly recovered.

Lu Yao asked curiously, "What kind of miraculous skill do you have? Teach me!"

Lin Yongzhen laughed and said, "Health preservation is not something you can achieve by doing a few exercises. You have to start from all aspects of life. However, I can teach you the biggest secret to health preservation."

Lü Yao got excited: "Oh? Tell me about it."

Lin Yongzhen smiled and said, "I'm happy."

"what?"

Lin Yongzhen's eyes crinkled into crescent moons with laughter: "It's all about being happy! Do you think 'a smile makes you ten years younger' is a joke? A joyful mind and body are better than any magic pill. I read a research report that showed people with a more open-minded temperament have much stronger immune systems than those who are often in a bad mood and brood, and they also live significantly longer."

Lu Yao shook his head and laughed, "Then I may not have the talent for longevity."

He was not a particularly optimistic person after all. On the contrary, Lü Yao had a lot on his mind, and as he rose higher and higher, his mind became heavier and heavier. The burden of being a person in his past and present lives weighed on Lü Yao's heart, making him dare not slack off for a moment.

Lü Yao and Lin Yongzhen chatted as they packed their things.

Lu Yao's most important belongings consisted of a few paper notebooks, a laptop, a mobile phone, and a tablet. Everything else could be shipped back via express mail.

Lu Yao packed up all the important things inside, and later someone would emerge from an inconspicuous corner to help Lu Yao clean up the mess.

So after packing a few simple belongings, Lü Yao and Lin Yongzhen went outside.

In late April, the night sky over the plateau is still dim at this time of day. The melancholy blue sky looks serene and profound, filled with the desolation of parting.

Lu Yao looked back at his car, at the place where he had spent a year.

It was indeed a poor place, but it left a very good impression on Lü Yao. Whether it was the big boss Wang from Chengdu or the big boss from Ganzi in western Sichuan, they all left a very good impression on Lü Yao.

But he will eventually leave this place and head towards a brighter future.

So after glancing back, Lü Yao got into the car without much hesitation and drove to the nearest airport.

Shortly after Lü Yao left, several shops nearby that had been dark suddenly turned on their lights, and then a few people walked out of the shops. These people, who usually looked ordinary, became silent, quiet, resolute, and powerful at this moment.

They entered the courtyard of the guesthouse where Lü Yao had stayed and began to organize, pack, and seal the items inside.

About an hour later, all traces of Lü Yao, even biological information residues, were cleaned up.

Upon arriving at the airport, Lü Yao pulled out two plane tickets from his pocket.

One of the two plane tickets was for Lü Yao himself, and the other was for Lin Yongzhen.

Lin Yongzhen's plane ticket was a direct flight back to Shangnan, while Lü Yao's plane ticket was a flight back to Huaihai.

Lu Yao handed Lin Yongzhen her plane ticket and said, "I plan to go back to my hometown first. You go back to Shangnan and wait for me."

Lin Yongzhen took the plane ticket from Lü Yao and played with it in her hand with a playful expression. After a moment, she took out a ticket from her bag that was on the same flight as Lü Yao's. She tilted her head and deliberately put on an embarrassed expression, saying, "Oh dear, I accidentally booked a ticket for the same flight as you. Now I have another ticket. What should I do?"

A smart woman never says "I want this," but rather "What should I do?"

Men are natural decision-makers. If he's interested in you, he'll make the decision for you. Conversely, when interacting with women, men must also learn to discern the true intentions behind a woman's words. Generally, guessing that it's too expensive or too troublesome is less likely to be wrong.

Seeing Lin Yongzhen's expression, Lü Yao smiled and shook his head, saying, "How did you know I was going back to my hometown? You even booked a flight on the same flight as me."

Lin Yongzhen replied matter-of-factly, "President Lü, I am your secretary."

Lu Yao laughed and said, "You really want to come back to my hometown with me? My hometown is in the countryside. If you come back there with me, you will face a lot of criticism."

The countryside, which is perceived by city dwellers as a simple, honest, clean, and natural place, actually has many hidden complexities. The rural areas of the province are quite good now, at least much better than they were ten or twenty years ago.

In Lü Yao's memory, there were even armed fights in the rural area where he was a child. There was a fight between his neighbor and the family behind him. They used axes to chop into each other's backs, leaving bloody gashes that were as long as a palm and gushed blood.

Back then, rural schools were dominated by hooligans. You couldn't even walk through the main gate without having fought a few people or been in a few battles.

It was also during that period that a large-scale rectification campaign began in China, and these unhealthy tendencies began to be severely cracked down on. Now, the folk customs in rural areas are much better, but this improvement is due to fear of the majesty of the emperor and unease about the unknown punishment. Before breaking the law, there are still many disgusting things that can be done in rural areas.

Especially someone like Lü Yao...

He had no idea what people would say about him when he got back, or how his parents would view him.

And once Lin Yongzhen goes back with him, he doesn't know how the old folks and relatives in his hometown will talk about her.

Lü Yao did not want Lin Yongzhen to suffer these things.

Although he never said it outright, Lü Yao wanted to protect Lin Yongzhen and make her happy.

But Lin Yongzhen, holding onto Lü Yao's arm, calmly said, "I'm not afraid, don't worry."

(End of this chapter)