Chapter 279: Chapter 90: Demonstration

Their patent office has never engaged in selling off inventors’ things; their internal investigations only uncovered a few people who took bribes and disclosed confidential patents to others.

Truly treating others’ patents as commodities is highly criminal.

Admiral Bai scrutinized the patent office staff who came to the school, hinting a warning with his eyes. He was not only interested in current technology but also Su Xiaoxiao’s future inventions.

So Su Xiaocai was under his protection.

If they dared to pull any tricks and delay military machinery advancements, they wouldn’t be able to handle the consequences.

With Admiral Bai’s involvement, the patent office sped up the process, trying to ask all the questions they could, and packaged and took away samples.

The samples were packed into a silver case.

Properly stored.

Admiral Bai’s outing naturally wasn’t just visible personnel; there were over a dozen unnamed soldiers hidden outside the school.

They were responsible for escorting the patent office personnel out, while also monitoring them to prevent any swaps or accidents along the way.

Unknowingly, they were busy from morning until evening, during which they only had a few pieces of bread and drank nutrition pills to stave off hunger.

Su Xiaocai was so hungry that her chest was practically sticking to her back, and her stomach was growling loudly in protest.

“Hahaha, our little friend here is hungry,”

Su Xiaocai, face flushed, was invited by Admiral Bai for a meal.

Originally, the principal had planned to treat, but Admiral Bai was more assertive, “I’ll treat. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a good chat with you, old friend.”

Wei Laiwen and Principal Min exchanged glances; only Admiral Bai had the privilege to call Su Xiaocai “little friend.”

Regardless of whether the patents could be approved, Su Xiaocai’s achievements had already surpassed theirs. If Su Xiaocai were no longer a student, they would have to address her as Teacher Su.

“I eat a lot, as long as you, Admiral Bai, aren’t afraid of being eaten poor,” Su Xiaocai said while packing up her things, finally completing a matter and feeling relieved. In the future, if she had to apply for patents again, it wouldn’t be as rushed.

Su Xiaocai backed up the video recorded in the repair room today; if needed in the future, she could send it to Fei Yi, which might be helpful for any unforeseen disputes.

The group set off under the escort of another team of soldiers.

The dining place for Admiral Bai couldn’t be just any place; they entered a private restaurant.

The restaurant was located in a skyscraper above the clouds, warmly decorated, with only private rooms and no open seating.

Each room had a dedicated server, and if someone wished for privacy, the server would notify occupants when it was best to leave, ensuring confidentiality was top-notch.

Since her rebirth, this was the first time Su Xiaocai had been to such a highly discreet place.

Today the clouds were thin, the misty clouds adding an atmosphere to the city’s myriad lights below.

The dishes hadn’t arrived yet, so Su Xiaocai, not caring about others’ expressions, leaned over the tatami-covered windowsill and looked out at the scenery.

The colorful billboards floating everywhere caught her eye, and concerning strategic thinking, she felt there were just too many billboards, with no order. Although they could only float in safe airways, their sheer number also posed a danger.

Just like last time, they were very suitable for the Insect Man to use as projectiles, accurately hitting the targets. If they dropped a magnetic storm bomb…

Forget it; why worry about this?

In the lives of ordinary people, not everything could be viewed through the lens of war risks.

The beautiful scenery brightened Su Xiaocai’s mood, the myriad lights and peaceful households; she was a part of it too.

The people behind her were softly discussing current affairs, wanting to speak with her, but her childish actions left them speechless.

When the food arrived, Su Xiaocai obediently sat back down to eat.

Her friends all knew her appetite was a mystery.

If the food was delicious, she could eat a lot.

This private cuisine perfectly suited her taste, significantly different from Xiao Wanzi’s home-cooked meals, with colors, aroma, and flavors all at their peak, catering to guests’ tastes. The freshness of the ingredients was adequate, and the cooking skill was the best it could be. If stir-fried too long, the meat would be tough; too short, and it wouldn’t have that wok hei.

Notably, the most common fried crispy meat, which was hard to make bad but harder to make exceptional.

The crispy meat here was crispy on the outside and tender inside, not greasy despite being eaten in abundance. The taste of the meat and pepper salt combined, lingering in the mouth with progressing, complex changes.

It was so delicious that Su Xiaocai couldn’t speed up, savoring each dish carefully.

Among the eight people, twenty dishes were ordered, with half ending up in Su Xiaocai’s stomach.

Su Xiaocai satisfied her craving, patted her belly, and thought she’d need to upgrade Xiao Wanzi later. These dishes were simply a must-have advanced experience for foodies.

“With that appetite of yours, you could indeed eat someone poor,” Wei Laiwen, knowing Su Xiaocai’s easy-going nature, joked with her without being overly polite.

Su Xiaocai replied, “A girl can say that about herself, but gentlemen, please say a little less of it.”

Admiral Bai had arrived, so the chef had to come out and greet him.

The chef had previously served as a cook in the military, essentially a chef.

It was widely known that the soldiers in the military came from multiple star systems.

The chef was eager to learn and particularly interested in regional cuisines.

Thus, the chef at this private restaurant had studied various cuisines, blending and researching them, reaching his current culinary mastery.

The chef chatted with Admiral Bai for a while, with Su Xiaocai turning into a curious child, asking about cooking tips.

“Little friend, you can cook?”

“Yes, can we exchange contact information? I could become your apprentice.”

“Apprentice? For the sake of good food? No one does that anymore. The old principal stopped her, continuing, “If you want good food, just tell me, and I’ll bring you here.”

Su Xiaocai didn’t want to come with the principal, “Master Chef, can’t I come here to eat on my own?”

“It’s a bit difficult; I only accept five tables a day, usually booked a month in advance.”

“Then how did Admiral Bai get a reservation? I don’t believe he booked it in advance.” Su Xiaocai knew how urgent the patent office’s visit was.

The front line had just stabilized; how could Admiral Bai have known he’d have leave time?

Admiral Bai smugly rubbed his chin, “Of course, through recognition. If you join the military, you can do it too.”

“No, I’ll just grow my vegetables and queue up instead.”

“Hahaha!” The chef laughed. “He’s an old lifesaver. When he called in the afternoon saying he’d come, of course, I couldn’t refuse.”

“Oh, now I understand.” Repaying a lifesaver with a meal is a given, let alone one meal; a hundred meals would be made promptly.

“Speaking of which, your appetite is quite large. I increased the portions intentionally, and you still managed to finish them all.”

Several pairs of eyes turned to Su Xiaocai.

Su Xiaocai sheepishly put down her chopsticks, the cucumber flower meant for decoration being the only thing spared.

“Naturally, because we don’t waste food, Master Chef, your food is too good. Ahem, I’ll come again next time.” Her reason was sound, her demeanor graceful, not revealing the massive amount she’d just eaten.

“Good, we don’t tolerate food waste here. Thank you for the honor of your presence.”

Su Xiaocai got the chef’s contact information. If she was in a bad mood, she’d book in advance to come again. Waiting for a month was also a good way to ease her mood.

On the way out, Admiral Bai spoke privately to the chef, “If she wants to come and eat, try to arrange it. Don’t look at me like that; I have limits. She’s not an illegitimate child, and there’s no messy relationship. She’s useful to the military, so don’t neglect her.”

The chef nodded, agreeing to Admiral Bai’s request, as it wasn’t a difficult thing to do.

Not long after, Su Xiaocai was sent back to the dormitory. She shared today’s culinary delights with Xiao Wanzi, hoping Xiao Wanzi would develop culinary skills and strive to become the next chef god.

Xiao Wanzi listened to Su Xiaocai’s description, recording it in its chip, “Next time you go to that restaurant, remember to take me with you. I’ll try my best to recreate it for you.”

“Xiao Wanzi, what kind of considerate little companion are you? Let’s go shopping next weekend and maybe upgrade your little head’s material.” And then introduce Huahua to a potential partner.

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