Chapter 1037: 1034: Trial Opening

"Shall we go straight to eat? Shouldn't we be booking a flight directly to the crime scene, or returning to the Security Bureau?"Ah Qing looked puzzled and gazed at the little fox on her shoulder, who always thought about showing off at meals whenever there was a case.

"It's not even our home. Let's wait until I, Ansheng, get my pet quarantine certificate sorted, and then we'll talk about going abroad!" Ansheng spoke matter-of-factly to Ah Qing:

"Besides, have you ever seen an expert who can go abroad the moment they think of it? If they can, they probably don't have any classified projects on them."

Master Fuli wanting to go abroad isn't actually as strict as he claims. All it would take is a word to the Security Bureau, and they could immediately arrange a private plane.

However, based on Lu Tiannan's description, it can be inferred that the current situation in Furui City is unclear. Or, in other words, the source of the anomaly has not yet been found.

The only area identified is the distorted zone around the rift.

In broad daylight, Ansheng feels that swinging a hammer around and demolishing a city could majorly be considered a bit morally dubious.

Hence, Ansheng plans to wait until tomorrow for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and then slip into Europe overnight, bringing Shasha and Miyel and starting to demolish and expand outward from the rift location.

But calling for help and preparing tools requires time, so Ansheng certainly can't tell Ah Qing that the plan is to smash the frozen ground and expose it to light.

"Hmm... that kind of makes sense?"

Ah Qing scratched her head; for New Agricultural Science College regulations, students cannot go abroad before graduation without submitting a special request to the college.

For the little fox, employed in a department dealing with classified information, going abroad surely requires an application, right?

"Well then... let's go eat!" Having sorted out the logical cause and effect, Ah Qing nodded with certainty.

"Later, you'll have your favorite ostrich leg, which Sister Zhuyu specifically ordered for you in advance."

"I want Orleans style, slightly spicy!"

Leaving Qingao Island Hospital, they headed to the market area, which was being tidied up. Ah Qing called Chen Zhiyu to ask where the restaurant was located.

Following Chen Zhiyu's directions, Ah Qing took a seat in a seafood restaurant.

Tanks of seafood were placed at the entrance, while some deep-sea fish were kept in temperature-controlled ice boxes. Although the restaurant didn't have particularly stunning decorations, the signature dishes were prominently featured.

The ownership of all the shops on Qingao Island belongs to the Homeless House.

The operators are villagers from Changping Village and members of Hao Village's bandits, as well as direct relatives of Qiu Lingling's family.

The seafood restaurant is run by Qiu Lingling's aunt.

It's more like taking a weary rest while inspecting, not really just dining. The safety and hygiene corrections are directly issued by Chen Zhiyu, who enforces them.

All afternoon, each shop was inspected, and those rated excellent had their property fees reduced.

For shops and operators who repeatedly refuse to change, the Spirit Beast Gang sends its philosophers to preach in person.

Qingao Island's operations have clear regulations, especially as these operators are family or allied associates, making it more necessary to establish the rules before the boss inspects.

"Ugh..."

Returning to the hotel, it was already evening, and Ah Bai flopped onto the carpet in an "H" shape, letting out a long sigh like a dying dog.

An afternoon journey, almost eighty thousand steps, had utterly drained Ah Bai.

Even for humans, that would be almost forty thousand steps.

"You're not doing so well, huh!"

Ansheng lay comfortably on the chair, showing his round belly and burped contentedly.

Going round with Chen Zhiyu for inspections meant trial bites at each shop, sampling all their signature dishes, and taking heaps of small goods.

"...Puh."

Flattened face on the bed, Ah Qing rolled her eyes seeing Huhu cheerfully teasing Ah Bai.

No wonder they say Huhu is cunning; on the per-person thirty thousand step patrol, Xiaolan didn't take a single step, hopping around on herself, Sister Zhuyu, and Sister Lingling.

He almost ate so much that he got indigestion.

"Stop worrying all the time; it can cause wrinkles on the cheeks!"

Ansheng shook his body, jumping from the sofa to the bed in the hotel room, landing on Ah Qing's butt, happily raised his paw to press on her back:

"Let me give you a massage. Otherwise, I, Ansheng the famous for charging but not doing work, wouldn't be doing this."

"Ugh... put some effort into the scapula, that's where the muscles are all tensed up." Ah Qing groaned, instructing Huhu to press harder on her back to relieve the tension.

"I found essential oil in the bathroom! Can your special service fit me in too?"

Having just bathed, Qiu Lingling quickly turned back to the bathroom and took out a bottle of essential oil after seeing the massage service on the bed.

"No, I haven't opened that service yet," Ansheng replied as if it was self-evident, with a soft grunt:

"Unless... you give me a few sessions first, then once I'm skilled, I might consider opening it."

"Ah Qing, what did Huhu say?"

"...The little fox wants you to PayPal him 200, saying that KFC prices increased, and he wants to try Mcdonald's ice cream."

Qiu Lingling snorted with a darkened expression and squeezed next to Ah Qing to enjoy Huhu's massage.

At night, there were no friend discussions; the three shared one big bed, falling asleep the moment their heads hit the pillow.

The plan for a lively night when booking the hotel room was to make it more fun. Qiu Lingling even brought ear-cleaning feather sticks, hoping to enjoy the adorable scene of Master Fuli relaxing his toes blissfully.

But... it was too exhausting, starting from two in the afternoon with aerobic exercise until evening; even Ultraman would need to turn on the lights.

Morning gradually arrived, yet the winter sun was still reluctant to rise.

"Woof..."

Ah Bai ran to the bed and patted the belly-sleeping Master Fuli.

"Hmm? What's going on?"

Ansheng yawned, turned to look at Ah Bai, who had woken him.

"Woof..." Ah Bai pointed toward the door, and Eye King, who had transformed into a snake lady, lay stealthily observing at the door.

"Jin Long and Jin Wanlin have come, saying they're here to discuss something with Master Fuli without delaying the ribbon-cutting," Eye King whispered toward the room.

"Oh, is it related to Furui City?" Ansheng asked Eye King as he jumped off the big bed and headed out with Ah Bai.

"Furui? Not sure...," Eye King shook her head, "Jin Long said he's here to deliver gifts, arriving quietly due to his special status."

"But, Jin Long is quite fat and fancy..."

"Winter's here, snakes gain weight..." Ansheng was about to casually reply, saying it's normal for snakes to fatten in winter.

With autumn's arrival, snakes start becoming plump.

But when Ansheng saw Uncle Jinlong, he couldn't keep a straight face and looked at Jin Wanlin:

"Why is Uncle Jinlong so plump, did you add milk tea to his protein powder?"

Although he saw Jin Wanlin and Feng Wenyu at Lin Ying's hot spring villa the other day, Uncle Jinlong didn't show up at the villa then, The last time he saw Jin Long was back when Ah Qing was crowned fishing king.

"Huh!? You could tell..." Jin Wanlin's eyes widened in shock, gazing at the astoundingly perceptive Master Fuli.