The Last Mr. Dongguo

Bai Sen's diary contained records of his teaching courses and some teaching guidelines. Li Mengying and Fei Li flipped through it from beginning to end but found no password information. After a sigh, Li Mengying threw the diary onto the table.

"What do we do? I don't even know which world is real and which is the illusion anymore. Fei Li, how can we go back?"

"Li Feng".

"What did you say?"

"Li Feng, yes, it's Li Feng." Fei Li raised her voice, "Mengying, the reason we came to America in the 1970s is because Li Feng used his privileges. But why does Li Feng have privileges? We don't."

Li Mengying shook her head.

"We came into this world because Li Feng used his privileges. We also entered the illusion within the illusion again because of Li Feng, so Li Feng is the key."

"But the crucial question is, what do we do now? How do we get back?"

"Find Li Feng." Fei Li tucked Bai Sen's diary into her pocket. "At this time of day, do you know where Li Feng is?"

"This is from twenty years ago. He was at Hechuan Company twenty years ago."

Twenty years ago, Hechuan Company was just starting out, but its achievements were already among the best in China. Its research results had attracted the attention of the academic community around the world, and it gathered well-known domestic experts to form a research team. It was expected that its research results would rewrite history in five years, and its reputation was known to everyone at that time.

With mixed feelings, Fei Li and Li Mengying rang the doorbell of the company.

Who are you looking for?

An elderly man who looked like a gatekeeper poked his head out of the window of the gatehouse, his forehead deeply wrinkled like the ridges of a field.

"We're looking for Li Feng."

"Li Feng? Wait a minute, let me check. There are too many people in this company, I can't remember them all. They all come and go with their work IDs. As you know, everyone working here is an elite, but they've all been quite friendly to me." The old man chatted proudly with Fei Li while flipping through the roster. "Hmm, there is someone named Li Feng, in the cultivation lab. Let me make a call. May I ask your name?"

"Just tell them Li Mengying is looking for you."

"it is good."

The old man skillfully dialed the number and, still speaking with pride, described the situation to the person on the other end of the line. After a few words, he hung up and leaned out again.

"Young lady, we have a rule here: you can't leave the company before closing time unless there's a special reason. It's almost noon, and Scientist Li wants you to wait for him at the restaurant across the street."

The old man pointed to the Hunan restaurant across the street and said with a smile.

Fei and Li didn't say anything more, thanked them, and headed towards the restaurant. They chose a window seat and kept an eye on the company across the street.

Li Mengying looked at the restaurant in front of her. It wasn't lunchtime yet, and there weren't many people dining there. At the next table were a father and daughter. The daughter sat happily on her father's lap, eating the food he fed her. Both of them had happy smiles on their faces.

Li Mengying stared blankly at the father and daughter. The scene reminded her of herself, and she couldn't help but smile sweetly.

Just then, a thin man in a white shirt pushed open the door and walked in. Li Mengying suddenly jumped, her heart leaping into her throat. She didn't know whether she was nervous or excited.

"you……"

Li Mengying was at a loss for words. She had just uttered a single word when Li Feng's cold gaze shut her up.

Fei Li also signaled to Li Mengying to remain calm and observe the situation.

"Boss, let's order."

Li Feng completely ignored Fei Li and Li Mengying in the store, chose a seat behind Li Mengying, and then waved to the boss.

"Master Li, it's time to get off work. What are you planning to eat today?"

The owner walked over with a smile, carrying the menu. He seemed to know Li Feng well; Li Feng was probably a regular customer. Fei Li carefully observed Li Feng's every move. Since Li Feng entered, he hadn't given her anything except a glance, and Fei Li sensed something was off about the atmosphere.

Immediately afterward, before Fei Li could even think it through, a group of people dressed exactly like Li Feng squeezed into the restaurant. The small restaurant suddenly became lively.

"Old Li, are you planning to have tomato and egg again today? I'm telling you, eat some meat too, don't be so stingy." A young man with very fashionable hair sat down opposite Li Feng.

"That's right, that's right. Men have a tough time, so how can they not treat themselves well?" A slightly older man chimed in.

"Hello, Master Li..."

"Oh, everyone's here..."

Everyone who came in greeted Li Feng, seemingly very friendly and familiar with him. However, Fei Li noticed their gazes; although they appeared amiable, their eyes revealed indifference, and they would occasionally glance in her direction.

One group of diners after another entered the small shop, and soon there were no seats left. Fei Li searched through the crowd but couldn't find the person he wanted to see. He shook his head involuntarily and turned his gaze back to Li Feng.

"So, Chef Li, have you decided what to eat?"

The boss was clearly getting impatient. At that moment, the sounds of people ordering food reached his ears. He urged Li Feng on while echoing the others.

"Then I'll have the tomato and egg noodles again. Also, please bring me a bottle of water, hot, because I have a sensitive stomach and can't drink cold water. Please hurry, I'm in a rush in half an hour."

"Okay, please wait a moment, it'll be right there."

The owner laughed and shouted "Li Feng's tomato and egg noodles!" before asking another customer.

In the bustling little shop, customers came and went from time to time. Li Mengying seized the opportunity and grabbed the owner.

"Boss, we'd also like tomato and egg noodles. It'll be quick if you can make them all in one pot. Do you have small and large bowls here?"

"No distinction, they're all the same size bowl." The shopkeeper pointed to the porcelain bowls on the counter. "They're all the same size."

"Okay, mine needs to be washed, please hurry."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

Soon, the owner personally brought three bowls of egg noodles to the table, said "Enjoy your meal," and then went back to his own business.

Li Mengying quickly ate a couple of bites, gave Fei Li a look, then put down her chopsticks and left the restaurant with Fei Li in a hurry.

"What? Did you find something?"

"Ten more minutes. In ten minutes, he will meet with us alone. He must be being watched, which is why he's pretending not to know us." Li Mengying raised her hand to check the time, and she and Fei Li quickly crossed the road and sat on a bench at the bus stop. "He never drinks hot water, he always drinks cold water, no matter the season. He also mentioned 'half an hour,' which should be his hint about when we will meet."

Ten minutes passed quickly, and sure enough, Li Feng finished his meal and walked out of the restaurant alone, heading in the opposite direction. Li Mengying and Fei Li didn't dare to delay and quickly followed, observing their surroundings.

Li Feng walked quickly, turning several corners before stopping in front of an internet cafe. He glanced back at Li Mengying in the distance, then stepped into the cafe.

"Hey internet cafe manager, I'll top up ten yuan." Li Feng took out his ID card and ten yuan and handed them to the internet cafe manager.

After retrieving his ID card, Li Feng walked towards the computer at the very back.