As Lin Zhan was laughing heartily with his uncles Lin Long and Lin Hu, General Wang and Expert Qian finally looked up, handing Lin Zhan two documents filled with various materials.
Lin Zhan stared at the list of substances on the documents in confusion: Fire Crystals, Flame Crystals, Thunderstone, Sulfur, Wind Crystals, High-Carbon Alloys, Hardened Beast Hides...
Looking at the dense list of materials, Lin Zhan sadly realized he barely recognized any of them.
Yet, he couldn't admit his ignorance. As the head of the Da Lin clan, he was a significant figure in Huaxia. Admitting he didn't recognize them would surely lead to him being looked down upon.
"Hmm, General Wang, why are we short on sulfur too? I recall Huaxia is vast and rich, with many places producing this," he said.
General Wang of the arms factory quickly replied, "Young Master Lin, while Huaxia does have sulfur production sites, our current demand is quite high. The American Special Zone has many volcanoes, thus its sulfur output is greater and of better quality."
Upon hearing that places with volcanoes produced this substance, Lin Zhan put on an air of authority. "Then let's procure sulfur from Fusang. Isn't their Fuji mountain a volcano? After all, our relationship with Fusang is quite good now, and those who weren't good have all been dealt with by me. Procuring resources will be much faster than from other Special Zones."
General Wang pondered for a moment and said with some difficulty, "Uh, Young Master Lin, in normal circumstances, this would be the correct approach. However, you've already destroyed Fusang's Fuji mountain, so there's nowhere left to mine sulfur."
Lin Zhan's face flushed slightly. "I knew it. If only we had taken down the 'Big Beautiful' Special Zone, we wouldn't have these problems."
He then turned to the ravenous bunch who were feasting and roared, "Stop eating! Did you pay for your meals before coming here to gorge yourselves? Come here and see if anyone has these miscellaneous items. If you do, send them over immediately. If not, quickly arrange for someone to snatch them... Hmm, no, arrange for someone to get them."
The young Taoist Zhang Haoming, holding half a watermelon in one hand and a spoon in the other, ambled over. He took the two documents from Lin Zhan.
He handed them to Lin Yi and said, "Lin Yi, Uncle, please make copies for everyone according to their headcount, and then send me an electronic version."
Lin Yi nodded in agreement, took the two documents, and walked away.
Lin Zhan looked at the young Taoist who was happily eating watermelon again and said, "Brother-in-law, what do you mean by this? And eat less. You've already had two servings of breakfast this morning. While our conditions aren't lacking in food, your health is your own."
The young Taoist, patting his belly, pointed at the Huaxia team members. "Brother, among our brothers here, only Military Advisor Jiang can recognize these things. The rest of them have nothing but fighting, scheming, and finding wives in their heads. You expect them to conduct a thorough review? You wouldn't even trust yourself if you said that."
"Also, Ya'er said I should have three meals, fruits, snacks, drinks, and milk before bed with you. The money saved will be for when I eventually live with her."
Lin Zhan was taken aback, feeling a slight chill, as if his little cotton-padded jacket had sprung a leak. Then he thought that his father’s jacket had more leaks, so he dismissed the thought.
He then looked at Wang Er Zhuang and others who were drinking and playing rock-paper-scissors, and He Da Zhuang who was whispering sweet nothings with An Ya. Lin Zhan shivered slightly: he trusted these brutes less than he trusted Xiao Jin and Xiao Hei.
He then looked towards the Four Little Ones and found the four ruffian divine beasts whispering to each other, discussing something.
Lin Zhan slowly walked over and overheard Xiao Bao saying, "Tonight, I'll go up first and put on the bag, then Hei Ge and I will go up to chop him. Xiao Ji and Snake Brother will take care of his dog. When we come back, we brothers can have hot pot."
"Right, don't forget to call the Boss."
Xiao Ji also nodded, "That's right. We brothers can't eat alone. We can't forget the Boss when there are benefits."
Lin Zhan nodded happily upon hearing this and was about to call out to the Four Little Ones when he heard Xiao Jin say, "What are you thinking? Xiao Bao means to call the Boss. If we get discovered, we'll have someone to take the blame."
Xiao Bao nodded. "Snake Brother understands me. That's right. And the Boss has good wine. We brothers should try to trick some more over."
Xiao Hei looked up and saw Lin Zhan eavesdropping. He quickly said, "Oh no, Boss, when did you get here? We brothers were just discussing inviting you to hot pot tonight. You provide the wine, and we'll provide the dog... no, we'll provide the meat."
Lin Zhan smiled coldly. "Heh, I don't believe a word you say."
Just as Lin Zhan was about to exert his authority as the Boss over the Four Little Ones, Lin Yi, following Zhang Haoming's instructions, had finished copying the material lists and sent the electronic versions to the young Taoist.
As Lin Zhan approached the crowd, he saw Zhang Haoming step in front of everyone and say, "Brothers, brothers, quiet down for a moment. Everyone has a copy. Compare them with the list of resources above, and then send the electronic resource list back to your families. Let's bring back these urgently needed materials as quickly as possible."
The group of brutes followed the young Taoist's instructions and sent the material lists back to their homes. They then began to examine them closely, and soon, communicators began to ring incessantly.
"Hello, Grandpa Fu. Ah, I see. We have all of it? What do you mean, the quantity is low? The quantity of Thunderstone is low? Then find a way quickly! What, kidnapping is okay? That's not really feasible. That's our old trade. Okay, pick out the plump sheep and attack! Yes, yes, attack the 'Big Beautiful' Special Zone and take down that number seven bio-tech company. What do you mean, you're short of people? Arrange for the action personnel to meet me in the capital, and I'll bring reinforcements back." He Da Zhuang hung up the communicator and transmitted the material list from his home to Zhang Haoming.
He then found Lin Zhan and said, "Old Lin, arrange some manpower for me. I'm going to take down that number seven bio-tech company."
Lin Zhan turned to Lin Jiu and said, "Lin Jiu, take Lin Qi and Lin Ba. The three of you go with Da Zhuang. Bring back everything you can."
"Old man, we have most of it at home. Send people to bring it to me quickly, then partner with the Meng family and the Li family. We can do a black-on-black deal, or buy it forcibly, whatever it takes, just get it here quickly. And send me a group of experts. I want to join my elder brother in taking down the 'Big Beautiful' American number seven bio-tech company." Wang Er Zhuang said into his father's communicator.
Xiao Han Yi also connected and said coldly into his communicator, "Mmm, escort all the materials to the capital. If any are missing, find a way quickly. It doesn't matter if it involves killing, arson, or wiping out entire families, whatever you do. Never mind, send people over, I'll lead the team. The Bai family of Qindu will work with us."