During my escape from famine, I survived by eavesdropping on the whispers of food.

Qin Shuangshuang said with certainty, "That's right. Otherwise, I wouldn't have entrusted such an important task to you. I must have thought you were capable for me to entrust such an important task to you."

Lu Jun smiled and said, "When did you ever think I had such great abilities?"

Qin Shuangshuang patiently added, "You've always been capable. This isn't a compliment, it's just a fact."

Lu Jun raised an eyebrow, deliberately, "You're quite good at sweet-talking, but this thing requires too much effort, and I'm afraid it can't be made in a short time. Besides, you originally set a three-month timeframe, and even three months might not yield much."

I advise you to try a different approach.

However, Qin Shuangshuang didn't take it to heart and continued, "I'm here, so this method of yours must be useful. Besides, we don't even know the answers yet. If you're so eager to draw conclusions, aren't you looking down on me?"

Lu Jun smiled. "It's not that I look down on you, I'm just giving you a heads-up. If you think you can succeed, that's fine too. I like your confidence. Don't worry, I'll have someone take care of it as soon as possible."

Qin Shuangshuang nodded firmly, "Okay, then I'll leave this matter to you. I trust you the most."

Qin Shuangshuang held the blueprint in her hands once again. She planned to build a place where things could be grown using the greenhouse effect.

There isn't a single trace of plastic around here now. This is in a different era, and Qin Shuangshuang doesn't know how plastic is made. She'll probably have to pay for the invention of plastic herself in the future.

In this era, she figured she would be the first one. Qin Shuangshuang wanted to keep looking at the map in her hand, hoping to see if she could build her greenhouse as soon as possible.

……

Inside a house in the city, Chairman Jin held a cup of hot tea and watched as his servant reported to him, "Our people have been staking out his door for so long and have discovered that he's probably about to make a move. I've already sent our people to follow his men and try to get some information as soon as possible. Don't worry about being wronged; we'll take care of this matter quickly."

Chairman Jin placed his teacup on the table and said to the servant in front of him, "Get up."

After the servant got up, he said to the chairman, "Sir, this is what I'm thinking. If we see them make any great progress, we can take precautions. What do you think?"

"If you think it's feasible, I'll definitely have someone follow them and see what big moves they make. Following them will surely be faster than them, sir. With your intelligence, you'll definitely find a way to win the bet faster than she does."

The president smiled dismissively and said, "This method is not appropriate. After all, he probably already has something to say about me. After the last match, he's already resentful towards me."

So, our people should keep an eye on her and see what she's up to. I sent you to the west to bring back the secret formula. Did you bring it back?

The servant then nodded and said to him, "Of course, I will do my best to carry out what you have asked me to do. The item has been brought back; this is the secret recipe."

Chairman Jin took the secret recipe from him, then smiled, "I didn't expect it to be this way. Good, good, let's get started right away. This is something that can be grown in the dead of winter. I guess I'll be the only one doing this. As for that little girl Qin Shuangshuang, there's no need to worry about her."

I never really cared about her; that kind of kid was just playing around. With my talent, what is he anyway?

The servant flattered the current chairman, saying, "You're right. There's really no need to worry about his little kid. As far as we're concerned, you are the best candidate to be the chairman of the county. We'll wait and celebrate when you take office."

The president thought for a moment and said, "Everyone is thinking a little too soon, but don't worry, I definitely can do it."

That little girl Qin Shuangshuang is utterly useless.

The servants and the military guild leader couldn't help but wear confident smiles. Qin Shuangshuang was busy during the day and busy at night. Last night, Zhou Shi squatted at the door and finally saw Qin Shuangshuang return.

She hurriedly said to Qin Shuangshuang, "Daughter, why are you only coming back now? Didn't you say you'd be back for dinner tonight? I haven't seen you all night. I'll prepare something for you to try!"

Qin Shuangshuang asked curiously, "Mother, what is it? Why did you specially leave dinner for me? Didn't I already send someone back to tell you that I wouldn't be coming back for dinner tonight? The adults already have food. I ate some small pieces of bread and that was enough to fill my stomach. You don't need to worry too much."

Zhou hurriedly said to her, "Nothing they make tastes as good as Mother's. You should try it."

Then Qin Shuangshuang followed Zhou Shi into the kitchen. As soon as she entered, she saw Zhou Shi bring her a bowl of something that looked like rice porridge. Looking at the dark stuff inside, Qin Shuangshuang couldn't help but cover her mouth and nose after smelling it. She immediately thought that this thing might be meant to poison her.

Then, Qin Shuangshuang quickly took a step back and said, "Mother, what is this? Why does it smell so bad? I don't think this is something a human could eat."

"Don't we still have food at home? What's wrong? Are we out of food? And why didn't we use the konjac powder we had left at home? Are you worried about it too?"

Qin Shuangshuang asked tentatively, and Zhou quickly explained to him, "I naturally trust my daughter's work the most, but as far as I'm concerned, I need to remove something from your body now."

Qin Shuangshuang asked curiously, "What is it? Mother, don't think I'm saying these things late at night, what am I doing?"

At this point, Zhou hurriedly explained, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I was just thinking that you're safe and sound every day, so please agree and drink this quickly. If you don't drink it, I won't feel at ease."

Qin Shuangshuang was still resistant and somewhat worried. She said to her, "You have to tell me what this thing is, otherwise I really don't dare to drink it. Look at it, it's all black. People who don't know might think it's some kind of cigarette ash. I usually hate that smell the most, so I will definitely not drink it."

Seeing that Qin Shuangshuang was unwilling, Zhou Shi quickly tried to persuade her, saying, "Listen to your mother, drink this, and your health will get better and better. That way, you'll feel more at ease, won't you?"

Qin Shuangshuang wondered where this folk remedy had come from, but she still refused to drink it. So she said to Zhou Shi, "Mother, I really don't want to drink it. Why don't you drink it?"

Your safety is more important than anything else.

Then Qin Shuangshuang turned and ran away. This was Qin Shuangshuang's departing figure, which made Zhou Shi sigh deeply.