Chapter 80: A Science Expedition in the Amazons
Translator:EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor:EndlessFantasy Translation
Lili prohibited Zhang Lisheng from driving ever since he was discharged from the hospital. However, compared to other kids, being grounded at home was like a dream that came true for him, because he could focus on cultivating. Unfortunately, the good days did not last too long. It had only been two days when he got Tinas call while he was cultivating, Lisheng, are you free? Theres something that I need to talk to you about.
Okay, where are you now?
Im on the street in front of your house, just saw your mom driving out.
Wait for me, Zhang Lisheng hung up the phone after saying that and ran out of the house. The sun was intense outside but it was still windy. He looked around the street holding his shoulder. An extended Lincoln started its engine not far away and pulled over before Zhang Lisheng. Tina waved from the drivers seat as she rolled down the window. Get up, Lisheng.
Zhang Lisheng opened the car door and got into the passengers seat. He looked around and said while wearing a smile, This cars not bad, its much bigger than my 7-seater Ford Explorer. How much is it?
This is a Lincoln Navigator Extended, youll need to order this. The basic spec costs around $200,000.
Oh, I should get my second slaughterhouse before considering changing my car then.
Tina smiled. Alright Lisheng, you have a bright future. Youll be able to afford a plane sooner or later. But if you need money urgently, I have a part-time job that pays handsomely for you.
Im willing to hear about the part-time job youre offering as long as its not killing myself in the Amazon with those rich brats who ignores how cruel reality is.
Tina was stunned after hearing what Zhang Lisheng had said. She only spoke after a moment of silence, Lisheng, its only been a few days since I last saw you and youve become so much meaner.
I have something thats even meaner, do you want to hear it? Tina, there are things that cant be solved with money. You should understand that. In Sichuan jungle, even if you gave Citibanks treasury to a leopard, it wouldnt let go of the delicious meat in its mouth
Stop talking Lisheng, youre scaring me, Tina covered her ears and shouted, what Zhang Lisheng said seemed to have triggered some traumatic memories that she had. Zhang Lisheng stopped speaking and fell into silence.
Tina fell into silence for a moment too and explained which was a futile effort, You misunderstood Lisheng. Were really planning to go to Amazon but were definitely not going into the jungle to look for Henry. We just want to stay somewhere closer to him to wait for news.
Do you believe what youve just said? Communications so convenient now, even if were in the North Pole
Alright Lisheng, stop talking. I wont force you if youre unwilling to help me. I understand your concern, Tina waved her hand in annoyance and pulled out a document from her car storage box. She tossed it at Zhang Lisheng. I gave a thorough thought on your plan of purchasing another slaughterhouse and thought the tracks off. You should develop LS Slaughterhouse into a unique large-scale business. I dont have the mood to explain it to you in detail now, you can look at the proposal
Ill look at the proposal later. Tina, the Amazon rainforests like heaven to me. The reason why I dont want to go is that the places hell to people like like you, an ignorant New York rich brat. But if youre really going alone and unwilling to take my advice, Im willing to wait for news at a place closer to Henry with you. The price is that youll have to handle the ecological waste at my slaughterhouse when Im not in New York. Also, youll need to find a legit science webpage and post a thread about getting a science expedition team of the same interest together to Amazon during Christmas holiday.
Oh, thanks Lisheng, Tina nodded continuously and said in surprise.
When do we leave?
Tomorrow at 8 a.m. Were taking United Airlines which will fly straight to a tiny country Tatetutu at the Amazon border. We can apply for visa-on-arrival over there, Henry and that bastard Henrick departed from there. Oh ya, apart from Trish and I, Sheila, Shittu, Walter
You dont have to tell me who else is going, Im only guaranteeing your safety. Pick me up before departure tomorrow, Zhang Lisheng got off the car as he spoke and opened the door. He called Lili when he was walking home.
Mom, I saw a post online saying that amateur biology enthusiasts are coming up with a team for a science expedition at the Amazon border. I thought its interesting, I would like to go.
Oh, a science expedition in Amazon sounds great but baby, its too far. Its a rainforest
Mom, I lived in Sichuan mountain for 16 years. Why would I be afraid of some rainforest? Its only the border. Moreover, I have you know, the talent to communicate with animals. Ill be safe there. Im determined to be a biologist, I cant be afraid of going into a jungle for a science expedition.
What you said is right but this is too sudden. Can we talk about this when I get home?
Were leaving tomorrow, we need to book a plane ticket now. Oh ya, Tinas in the expedition team too. Do you remember Tina?
Tina Douglin? Shes going to Amazon for a science expedition too! Lili shouted out of surprise. She went out of her way to learn about this New York socialite after hearing about her identity from Randy back at Michelles ward. Lili knew very well of what kind of girl she was. Oh, I understand baby. Hmm, alright then. You can go to Amazon for the science expedition but remember, youre only 16, youre still a kid. So dont be, you know, too too
Thanks, mom, Ill be careful, Zhang Lisheng hung up the call contently, he could not help but reveal a smile at the edge of his lips as he walked home. The family gathered at dinner. Lili announced that Zhang Lisheng would be going to Amazon for a science expedition tomorrow when his sister from another father Gill was eating baked potato while complaining about her best friend Nikolai who was traveling in Iceland instead of New York.
Amazon, youre going to the real Amazon! Why cant I even go to Disneylands Mountain Splash but Lishengs going to the real Amazon? Naturally, the news made the kids who were bored at home envious, especially Randy.
Sullo replied casually while peeling off the potatoes skins, Its simple, Lisheng has a legit reason to. Furthermore, hes paying all of the travel expenses with the money he made. Ill agree if youre going for the high school football training camp in Tennessee, Ill even pay for you.
I havent lost my mind to be fighting with a bunch of bulls during Christmas holiday Okay, Ill admit that Im a bad son, not that dad and Aunt Lili isnt fair to me, Randy sighed in gloom and looked at Zhang Lisheng. Hey brother, have fun in Amazon.
Zhang Lisheng smiled without saying anything. At that moment, Sullo hesitated before speaking again while he looked very serious now, Dr. Fracture appeared again, the victim this time was a nurse from Queens Hospital. She was dead for a few days when we found her in a rented apartment in Manhattans blue-collar zone. She was so swollen like a Big Mac
Come on dad, were eating.
I know that you guys are eating, thats why Im telling you now to get the image into your head. Listen, from today onwards, none of you are allowed to go out at night. You guys can only stay home until Christmas holidays over. All of your friends arent in New York anyway
Come on, I could go out and have fun even if Im the last man standing in New York Randy complained loudly.
Stop bargaining with me, you can have fun at home too. New Yorks too empty now, everywheres dangerous. Youll understand why Im doing this if you think of Michelle who is in the hospital now. Be a great example to your brothers and sisters, son, Sullo said in all seriousness while looking at Randy. Randy sighed helplessly and nodded.
After dinner, Lili packed for Zhang Lisheng and filled a big suitcase while nagging. She hugged Zhang Lisheng when packing was done. Baby, I dont want you to leave, Tears began rolling down her face.
Ill be home after three weeks mom.
But Im already missing you even before you left, Lili mumbled while looking at her sons skinny cheeks. She had eyes filled with love. On the next morning, Lili woke up first thing in the morning and made Zhang Lisheng a beef pie and a glass of fresh apple juice. Zhang Lisheng finished the food clumsily. Chirp chirp chirp, his phone happened to ring when he finished the last drop of juice and cleaned his mouth.
It was Tina who called, Lisheng, are you ready? Im already waiting outside.
Im ready, Ill come out now, Zhang Lisheng carried his backpack and said goodbye to Lili as he grabbed the luggage, Mom, Tina just called. Im leaving now.
Your shoulder hasnt healed yet, Ill send you out, Lili packed a few steaming-hot beef pies that she had just baked and packet juice into a paper bag agilely. She then took over the luggage from Zhang Lisheng. Give Ms. Tina the pies and juice. She might not have breakfast yet since she woke up so early. As a man, you should learn to take care of the girls around you.