survival in the wilderness

After many years, they met again. Lin Yan looked at them one by one and saw that everyone had changed more or less.

At this gathering, Ye Cong and Mao Mu were out and about, no one brought their family members, they just came alone.

The party was held at Hong Ling and Shuisheng's private estate, which was remote and quiet, with no outsiders to disturb them.

Hong Ling was thoughtful and well prepared. There is a complete range of food and drink, the environment is elegantly decorated, and the lighting is soft, making people relax physically and mentally.

In order to keep it secret, all the servants in the manor were on holiday. Nowadays, reporters are everywhere. Once a gathering like theirs is exposed, it will arouse the alarm of many people.

After dark, everyone drives here by themselves. Exactly the same ordinary car, disguised, all to keep it secret.

Lin Yan chose the most popular car in the family. It was used by the housekeeper to do errands. It would not attract attention when driving on the street.

Since the invention of the automobile, in less than five years, they can be seen everywhere on the streets, with various models.

There are still many rich people, and cars are always in short supply.

Since the advent of automobiles, which has driven the economy to take off, the development of all walks of life has been affected.

Huang Ying, wearing a smart black dress, smiled and praised, "Hong Ling is thoughtful and pays attention to details. I like the flower arrangement on the dining table the most, it looks warm."

Hua Min always dresses in a distinctive style, with a colorful floral skirt and big wavy shawl curly hair, which is incompatible with everyone present.

"Not only on the dining table, there are many flowers around. Staying here makes people feel relaxed and comfortable. I like it."

As he spoke, Hua Min looked at Hong Ling, "Go to my house someday when you have time and help me decorate it. Only you can create the effect I want."

Hong Ling smiled and nodded. She had an outstanding temperament. She wore a tight blue velvet dress that reached her ankles. Her skin was fair and her tall and plump figure was clearly visible.

Standing next to Shuisheng, one is elegant and the other is gentle, complementing each other.

Compared to their fancy attires, Lin Yan found that he, Bai Chen, and Lan Yue looked a little too casual. They were all in casual everyday styles, and they were as comfortable as possible.

Lin Yan smiled and said, "Why are everyone dressed up so grandly? It seems like we are in the wrong place. It's just a general gathering, do you need to be like this?"

Hua Min immediately said: "You decide what to wear. What does it have to do with us if you dress like this?"

"I don't understand. We all know each other so well. Does it have to be so grand?"

"Look at everything here. Hong Ling has carefully prepared it, and of course he has to dress it up carefully. You and Shi Zhi are thinking the same. He is unwilling to change his clothes before coming, and he wants to come in a lab coat, which makes me angry. I had to force him to change his clothes."

When Shi Zhi was mentioned, Hua Min felt resentful because their styles were so different.

Lin Yan gloated, "You chose the person, you can only live with it. You loved her deeply at first, but now you are full of disgust. No wonder women are said to be the most fickle."

Hua Min was unconvinced, "You are a woman too."

Shuisheng invited everyone to sit down and opened the fruit wine. Today's private gathering focuses on comfort and nothing else.

"First of all, welcome back Bai Chen. I haven't seen you for several years. Today I will treat you as a welcome person and let's take this opportunity to get together."

Bai Chen raised his glass and smiled lightly, "Thank you. It's great to see you all when I'm back. Over the years, I've been away for a long time and haven't spent much time with you. I'm always worried that you've forgotten me. But as soon as we met, I knew I think too much. May our friendship last forever."

Everyone happily toasted to celebrate, muttering in their hearts that Bai Chen had really changed, and he obviously talked more. Huang Ying filled the wine glasses for everyone, "We grew up together and worked hard together. It is our common wish to create a prosperous age for the alliance. Bai Chen was away before, and it was also for the alliance. We all know in our hearts that no matter how long it takes, the friendship will still be there."

Hua Min answered: "After so many years, everyone has been busy with their own affairs, and we really don't have much time to get together. We may be even busier in the future. We should cherish the present. Tonight is the most beautiful moment."

"You're right, come on, come on, touch one." Lin Yan responded positively.

The dishes on the table are rich and the presentation is unique. Hong Ling is really particular about this aspect. Lin Yan raised his glass and toasted Hong Ling, "Thank you for your hard work. Come to my place for the next party and I'll prepare it."

Hong Ling chuckled, "The ingredients were all prepared by the servants in advance, and I didn't do anything. Besides, I like making these, and I'm happy that everyone can come."

Shi Zhisha said gracefully: "Don't come and go, whoever wants to drink can drink. Why do you have to find a reason to drink? If you ask me, it's better to go to the research laboratory together. We are both the most knowledgeable people." It would be better for a generation to focus on research in their spare time.”

"Stop talking." Hua Min glared at him, "Everyone is not surprised that you usually focus on research. It is a career you love, but not everyone is the same as you."

"Who doesn't want to feel relieved after finally having some free time? You have a lot to do, so eat your food well, drink your wine, and talk less."

Shi Zhi disagreed, "Lin Yan always said that time is of the essence. I am doing this for everyone's benefit."

Lin Yan was innocent and said, "Tonight is an exception. It focuses on fun and casualness."

Lan Yue spoke for the first time, "It's rare to get together without mentioning work."

When it comes to work, everyone can't stop. Everyone has a lot of things on their hands, all of which are major, and they always have to find someone to talk to.

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere fell silent, and Lin Yan looked at Lan Yue in surprise, "If we don't mention work, everyone will be stunned."

Lan Yue's expression did not change, "I just wanted to liven up the atmosphere."

Everyone burst out laughing.

Who says it isn't? Maybe it was Lin Yan who took the lead. Everyone was a workaholic. They met each other every day and kept talking about their work. It was really not used to them chatting about their family and family affairs together.

After the joking, someone took the initiative and started talking about the difficult matter at hand.

The topic naturally transitioned to work.

Shi Zhi mentioned Xie Yi and asked Lin Yan, "You really can't let me go to that research base?" He had been itching for a long time, but Lin Yan rejected him directly.

Lin Yan was helpless, "Have you ever counted how many projects you have on hand? Not counting research projects, it's residential lighting projects. You have to follow them, so you don't have time to do anything else."

She was naturally happy that Shi Zhi was an all-rounder. He had been carrying heavy responsibilities over the years. Lin Yan didn't want to use him. Of course not, but he really couldn't continue to exploit him.

Shi Zhi said: "I will hand out the project and let others take over."

"You make your own arrangements. If you want to go to Base No. 1, you have to follow the procedures." Lin Yan looked at his fiery eyes and still couldn't bear to refuse.

Shi Zhi was happy and said something shocking, "The election results will be announced in five days. If I am still the arbiter, I don't want to take office. You should prepare in advance. Change someone else. I just want to concentrate on scientific research."

As an arbiter, you always have to take on some responsibilities. Shi Zhi thought about it for a long time these days before making today's decision.