Chapter 104 Nobody Cares
Yu Miaomiao remained silent for a while, then exchanged glances with Lu An.
"We need more information, such as distance and route. This mission is not risky, but we will consider it if the reward is good."
Ye Jian nodded. He understood Yu Miaomiao's position; she represented not only herself but also the entire team.
Moreover, the dungeon already owes her a lot of favors, and she currently has two potential threats under her control.
Ye Jian turned to Lin Xiao, "Xiao Lin, can you provide more detailed information, such as the exact location of the equipment and the potential risks?"
Lin Xiao pondered for a moment, "Director Ye, I think if possible, I can go with Yu An's team. No description is as accurate and clear about the location as my own. They don't know much about the equipment either. I can handle the disassembly and inspection of the equipment's wiring. I can only guarantee that if I go, it will increase the possibility of bringing the equipment back intact."
However, Yu Miaomiao refused without hesitation, "No, you will increase the burden on the team. I don't mean anything by it, I just don't want you to take chances. Any team of superhumans would be at great risk if they took an ordinary person to do such a dangerous mission."
It wasn't because I looked down on Lin Xiao, but because I didn't want innocent people to be sacrificed.
Whether it's their squad or other squads taking Lin Xiao on missions, if everyone else can protect themselves but Lin Xiao can't, then they have to allocate firepower to protect Lin Xiao.
Lu An chimed in, expressing his concerns: "If no one protects you, you won't be able to walk far in this sweltering heat before you suffer from heatstroke or even die from heat exhaustion..."
This is not alarmist talk, but proof written by the countless corpses outside.
Ye Jian's face was also serious, and he did not agree with Lin Xiao's suggestion.
This mission is very difficult. If successful, it may yield a batch of valuable equipment, but if it fails, the base will lose an excellent team of superhumans.
Lin Xiao wanted to argue her point, but seeing that Ye Jian, Yu Miaomiao, and Lu An did not support her, she had no choice but to give up.
Besides worrying about Lin Xiao's safety, Ye Jian also had to consider bringing the equipment back intact. Considering the technical issues, it would be safest to have a technician accompany them. At present, Lin Xiao from the 19th Institute was indeed the most suitable. Of course, he couldn't say something as foolish as asking Yu Miaomiao to put everyone into the space, bring them to the 19th Institute, and then release them. It wasn't in his nature to sit back and reap the benefits, and it would also make his research institute a laughing stock.
Therefore, he couldn't say anything for the time being. "Our research institute will conduct another comprehensive evaluation and then issue the mission in the mission hall. You should also go back and think about it first." He was giving Yu Miaomiao time to consider, and also giving himself time to consider.
Yu Miaomiao nodded, "We will go back and consider it carefully."
Although their Yu'an team currently only has three official members and one unofficial member, they have to face the risks together, so they naturally need to go back and discuss it with Weiwei and the others.
"An'an, what are we having for dinner tonight? I'm a little hungry." Yu Miaomiao realized that people live for the sake of their mouths, and they could never wrong their stomachs.
Lu An wholeheartedly agreed, "How about some roast duck?"
"Agreed! I'll prepare the condiments and vegetables."
Just imagining the crispy outer shell going into her mouth, filling her mouth with a rich, oily aroma, made Yu Miaomiao gasp in amazement.
Back home, the two immediately began preparing ingredients for dinner. Lu An was in charge of the roasting process, brushing the duck evenly with oil before putting it in the oven, turning it over several times to ensure it was roasted to the same degree.
Yu Miaomiao, along with Xu Nanwei and Ji Mu, prepared the pancake dough and other side dishes.
She didn't have any ready-made dough in her space, but she had plenty of flour. She took out all-purpose flour, mixed it with water in the right proportion, and then asked two helpers to knead the dough while she went to chop the side dishes.
Although she wasn't as good at cooking as Lu An, her knife skills were quite good, a skill she had honed on the operating table. She meticulously shredded cucumber, carrot, and scallions, and also prepared candy and hawthorn strips that children would like.
And so, a comical scene unfolded.
Ji Mu was in charge of kneading the dough, while Xu Nanwei added water. She accidentally added too much water, so she poured in flour. Then she added more flour, so she added more water. Before long, a mountain of flour rose up in front of Ji Mu.
"You…" Ji Mu hesitated, then sighed, "I'll do it myself. You go and help Sister Miao Miao prepare the side dishes."
"I don't need to help. Weiwei, you're still too young to use a knife. You can go cheer for your brother Ji Mu instead."
Yu Miaomiao, who seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold, and since she didn't really have any work that Weiwei could do, pushed Xu Nanwei back to Ji Mu.
Without Xu Nanwei, the troublemaker, Ji Mu kneaded the dough much faster. He was just about to lament that without a woman in his heart, he could draw his sword with divine inspiration when he saw Xu Nanwei staring at them expectantly, as if she wanted to help. He softened again.
The four of them chatted and laughed as they prepared dinner.
Right now, the happiest people are probably the four little ones. Ma Jiang is practicing patrolling with Raymond in the living room, while Tuanzi and Yuanzi are lazily sleeping soundly in their cat bed.
After the roast duck was sliced, plated, and served, the four sat together and discussed whether or not to accept the mission.
What are your thoughts on the search for the equipment?
Yu Miaomiao had just swallowed a whole roast duck roll and taken a sip of soda before slowly asking the three of them questions.
"Wherever Sister Miaomiao and Sister An'an go, I'll go!"
Xu Nanwei looked enthusiastic. She was already tired of the environment in this ruined underground city. There was only mud and darkness here, no sky, no ocean, no green land. Yearning for the outside world was in her nature as a child.
"I...I want to go too, is that okay?"
Ji Mu was a little nervous, keeping his head down. He hadn't forgotten that he was just a helper and not a member of the team. He used to be on the opposite side, helping the Ni family and their gang do evil. Now, being here was the best life he could have since he was separated from his brother.
He was just helping out; he knew he would eventually have to leave this place, and once he found his brother, he would never be separated from him again.
"Fool, you'll be protected if you stay with me."
Although Xu Nanwei is always slow to realize things, she can always catch Ji Mu's emotional changes immediately. She doesn't dislike playing with Ji Mu, so she hopes to bring Ji Mu along on her adventures.
During their time together, Yu Miaomiao and Lu An had both vaguely guessed Ji Mu's identity, but they weren't in a hurry to expose him. They figured they could find his brother first, so they didn't object to taking Ji Mu along. The underground city was in turmoil, and it was best and most reassuring for them to stay together wherever they went. During the last earthquake, she and Weiwei almost couldn't reunite with Lu An and the others in time, and she still felt a bit apprehensive thinking about it.