Song Lao was somewhat surprised to hear that Bai Ye had gone down to investigate.
He quickly sorted through the information and pinpointed a likely spot where Bai Ye might have taken action.
Were it the two injured police officers? Or more precisely, the young girl?
His granddaughter, she faces significant pressure in competition!
Song Lao narrowed his eyes slightly, then revealed a smile without leaving a trace.
The possibility was high! And we don't usually call them rat nests, but rat dens.
The tunnels you found, dug by the rats, were made by ordinary red-eyed rats. And they have their own rat kings; each rat den has its own rat king. Beneath this plaza, there should also be a rat king. The rat king's tunnel is quite wide.
Rat King!
Bai Ye frowned slightly.
You mean, beneath the ground, there are multiple rat dens and many rat kings?
Song Lao nodded slightly.
Bai Ye's expression grew more solemn.
Each rat king in its own rat den, scattered everywhere, would make them difficult to eliminate. Who knows, if we start exterminating them, they might get scared and flee, triggering a rat plague in the city prematurely.
I don't fear these red-eyed rats, but I'm not confident I can clear them out before they cause a rat plague.
Song Lao chuckled lightly, "We don't expect you to eliminate all the red-eyed rats."
Bai Ye raised his eyes in confusion.
Song Lao continued, "Red-eyed rats have a physiological flaw: only the rat king can reproduce. Rat kings are all female, and all the red-eyed rats in a den are the rat king's offspring. And their entire group will have a rat emperor, the only male in the entire rat population that can participate in reproduction!"
"Therefore, your mission is to find this rat emperor and kill it, to eradicate the future trouble!"
Bai Ye glanced at Song Lao and nodded. He was somewhat surprised.
Indeed, the Central government's understanding of these mutated animals far surpassed his own!
Does the rat emperor have any distinguishing characteristics?
Song Lao shook his head.
The rat emperors of each red-eyed rat tribe are different. Some are very strong, while others are weaker than ordinary red-eyed rats. However, if it senses danger, the entire red-eyed rat tribe will protect it!
This is a difficult mission. Perhaps, your pet can help!
Understood.
Bai Ye nodded.
When do we act?
The night after tomorrow, in the early morning. You can decide the specific time. We have already found several rat king tunnels. We will send a unit to guide you in, and 20,000 soldiers will be stationed outside to block all exits.
So as long as you can find and kill that rat emperor, this rat plague won't last long!
After discussing for a while, they roughly agreed on a strategy.
If you have anything else you want to ask, feel free. I'll tell you anything I can.
Seeing Bai Ye hesitate to speak several times, Song Lao chuckled softly.
Bai Ye asked directly, "Where did these red-eyed rats come from?"
Song Lao tapped the floor and said, "Underground."
Underground!
Bai Ye frowned.
Song Lao smiled mysteriously, "Once you enter the depths of your ranch, you'll understand."
Bai Ye looked at Song Lao and asked, "Are my mutated livestock and these red-eyed rats the same? Did they all come from underground?"
Some did, and some didn't!
Then what is that thing in the deep part?
You've seen it?
No! After I killed a larger red-furred monster last time, I heard its voice!
Song Lao looked at Bai Ye, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he smiled, "It seems it's also wary of you!! Good!!"
What is it?
In your words, it's just a slightly larger snake!!
Bai Ye:
This old man doesn't want to say! Da Feng Novel
Bai Ye and Song Lao continued their private conversation for a long time, until Song Qianqian's concert ended.
Ahem!
The young captain outside coughed. Bai Ye and Song Lao stopped their exchange.
Grandpa!!!
Song Qianqian, having changed her clothes, walked in wearing an oversized hoodie and denim shorts, revealing her long, fair legs.
She pouted, her brows furrowed, and glared at Song Lao a few times, saying, "You promised to come listen to my concert! You left right after I started singing! Hmph!!!"
Then, she looked at Bai Ye, her expression changing to a cute smile.
Brother Ye, did he bully you?
Speak up boldly, and I'll avenge you!
Bai Ye shook his head and chuckled.
Song Lao smiled broadly, thinking to himself, "She's leaning too far to the outside now!"
Grandpa is helping you keep your Brother Ye here! If I hadn't come to find him, you probably wouldn't see him right now.
Song Qianqian's face flushed instantly, and she gave her grandfather a few sidelong glances.
Thinking about it, it made sense. Bai Ye's aloof personality meant he might have left right after the performance.
Seeing his granddaughter's shy, girlish demeanor, Song Lao shook his head inwardly.
Silly granddaughter! Grandpa will help you again!
Xiao Ye, I've booked dinner outside. It'll be a bit lonely with just the two of us, so why don't you join us?
Song Qianqian's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she gave Song Lao a look of praise.
Brother Ye, come join us! Otherwise, Manager Wang and the others will drag us to some noisy celebration banquet!
As soon as Song Qianqian finished speaking, Manager Wang, beaming with pride, happened to walk outside. Hearing Song Qianqian's words, his expression faltered, and he scratched his head with a smile. He wanted to go in but was stopped by the young captain.
Alright then.
Bai Ye stood up and went out with Song Lao and Song Qianqian.
Hehe, Manager Wang, please handle the celebration banquet yourself!