Scientific Travel

Come on, it's just talking, anyone can do that.

Zou Guangyu wore an expression of admiration and uttered a lot of praise, but secretly he didn't believe it at all.

Putting aside past grievances, let's talk about this. If Deng Yin were really as good as he claims, why would they use him to expose all his past misdeeds?

This approach is insufficient to deal with someone like her, but it's more than enough to handle ordinary people.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zou Guangyu began to inquire about the purpose of Deng Yin's visit.

"Did the deity come here this time with some instructions?"

Saying you're here to buy tea is too embarrassing, especially since Deng Yin just boasted about it. If you don't pay a price now, all the groundwork you just laid will be wasted.

"No, I came here for some personal reasons."

What does Deng Yin's matter have to do with Deng Yi? Believers also need to have their own personal lives.

“Last time I came here, a customer gave me a box of tea. I’ve finished it all, so I was thinking if I could buy some more from her.”

"........"

The level of sophistication has dropped drastically. Just a moment ago they were dedicating themselves to the people, and now they've turned it into dedication to themselves.

"However..." Deng Yin changed the subject, "The gods know about my visit and have specially ordered me to bring you some food."

The technique of first criticizing and then praising is effective. Giving something directly might not be appreciated as much, but after Deng Yin's explanation, everyone's gratitude level skyrocketed.

The two sacks of vegetables that Deng Yin had stored in his spatial storage had been sitting in a corner ever since, and now they were finally coming in handy.

This small amount of stuff was nothing to Deng Yin, but it was significant to everyone else.

Not only these guards, but even Zou Guangyu hadn't eaten any vegetables for many days.

In such an environment, vegetables simply cannot be preserved for long periods of time, and it would be difficult for people to live there, so naturally there would be no place specifically for growing vegetables.

Moreover, everyone was still shaken by the previous incident of plants suddenly attacking people. Putting aside whether anyone would dare to plant them, none of the wealthy people would dare to live in a place where crops were grown.

Not eating vegetables is fine, but if it endangers your life, then it's not acceptable.

Although the food was meager, Deng Yin still wanted to prove himself.

"The boat I took when I came was too small, and the weather was bad, so I could only bring these two sacks of vegetables."

After these words were spoken, no one complained about the small amount of supplies given. Everyone knew what was going on outside: besides the threat of natural disasters, there was also the watchful eye of those on the other three floors.

It's already quite an achievement that they managed to deliver two such large sacks of vegetables.

The other party had just delivered two sacks of vegetables, so Zou Guangyu naturally couldn't refuse her request to find someone.

"Thank you very much. I'm going to the eighth floor anyway, let's go together on the way."

With just a glance from Zou Guangyu, her subordinates came over and took away the two sacks of vegetables.

"please."

.......

Deng Yin had been to Ning Lingxing's room before and knew where she lived. But now, returning to the eighth floor, the layout was completely different from when he last came, and Deng Yin couldn't immediately recognize where she lived.

Zou Guangyu noticed the surprise in Deng Yin's eyes; it seemed he had indeed been here before. He then offered his explanation:

"Now no one lives below the fifth floor anymore. People who used to live on the fourth floor now live on the four floors above, so a few more rooms have been built."

It's more than just a few rooms; Zou Guangyu is being too modest. Deng Yin used to be able to set up a stall at the stairwell, but now the space is only wide enough for one person to pass through, not even enough for two people to walk side-by-side.

"Why? The rainstorm is over, right? Logically, people should be able to live on the third floor now, so why is it even more crowded?"

Deng asked these questions not out of curiosity, but because he was now playing the role of a believer of a deity who cared about the people of the world, and naturally wanted to know how people were doing.

Yes, that's right! It's not because she's overly curious!

Someone just came downstairs and told us that a lot of people heard it. That's the downside of living close by – the rooms aren't soundproof.

Many people peeked out when they heard someone coming upstairs.

Curiosity is just one aspect of human nature.

With so many people watching, Zou Guangyu naturally couldn't ignore Deng Yin.

"It's nothing, it's just that some people are too greedy. Apart from the No. 1 Xiye Building, the people in the other three Xiye Buildings all want to take over this place."

"It's like an ant trying to shake a tree; the messenger need not worry."

These words were ostensibly addressed to Deng Yin, but were actually meant for everyone in the building.

There were also disgruntled people in Building No. 2, and they had all paid a huge price to be able to live here.

Some people who were originally quite well-off have spent a lot on rent and food over the past month. With only expenses and no income, it's difficult for them to continue living like this.

But going out that day meant certain death. Zou Guangyu had basically monopolized all the food, and even if they managed to return home safely, the little food left at home would hardly be enough to fill their stomachs.

The noise outside was loud. Ning Lingxing gripped the dagger tightly in her hand and opened the door a crack.

Just then, Deng Yin, relying on his memory, also found the room.

"It's you?"

"haven't seen you for a long time."

The two voices rang out at the same time, and Deng Yin raised the food box in his hand.

"I've brought you a cake. Would you like to invite me in for a cup of tea?"

Deng Yin's clear purpose actually made Ning Lingxing lower her guard, and she opened the door with a smile.

"Of course, come in."

Only then did Ning Lingxing notice the people around her. She said to Zou Guangyu, "The county magistrate is here too. Come in with him."

"No need." Zou Guangyu was very perceptive, and since she had already achieved her goal, there was no need to listen any further. "I only came to help the envoy find the person. Now that I have found the person, I should be leaving."

After saying this, Zou Guangyu nodded slightly to Deng Yin as a farewell.

.......

The cake that Deng Yin brought this time was special; not only was there fruit on the surface, but there was also fruit mixed in between the cake layers.

Deng Yin noticed last time that Ning Lingxing preferred strawberries, so this time Deng Yin only put strawberries on the cake.

While Deng Yin was cutting the cake, Ning Lingxing brewed a pot of tea.

The tea in the teapot had long since gone cold, so Ning Lingxing poured it all out.

Watching Ning Lingxing brew tea is different from watching Li Pingle brew tea. Although Li Pingle's tea brewing movements look efficient, he actually adds many unnecessary steps.

That was to perfectly showcase my hands.

Ning Lingxing's tea-making movements were slow, but every step was essential, drawing attention to the tea rather than her hands.

"Try it, the freshly brewed tea should taste better than the tea you had last time."

Deng Yin took the teacup from Ning Lingxing and took a sip.

"I couldn't taste it. It must be because your tea is so good that even if it's left out for a while, it won't affect the flavor."

When it comes to the art of speaking politely, Deng Yin is in no way inferior to Zou Guangyu.