Enemies Are All Nourishment for My Fungi..
Chapter 384: Sharing a Fruit to Eat

Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Sharing a Fruit to Eat

At the critical moment, it was still Vice Minister Fan who remained composed.

"Ye Nai, in your situation, we need to arrange an expert assessment." Fan Zeyang said seriously.

"Alright, how much will it cost?"

Ye Nai didn’t mind a professional superpower assessment. Back when the Awakening Stone determined she hadn’t awakened, she thought of getting reassessed, but got caught up with making a living and let that idea slip.

"In your case, there’s no fee. It’s free of charge for you." Fan Zeyang waved his hand.

"No, I must pay. Let’s calculate the cost first. If I can’t afford it now, I’ll put it off for later." Ye Nai insisted not to take advantage.

Fan Zeyang tried to persuade her further, but Ye Nai spoke again first.

"No need for freebies. We are in a cooperative relationship now. Let’s make the expenses clear to avoid any future claims that I’m taking advantage of the state."

"Tsk, listen to you; why bring up falling out so suddenly? Who’s saying anything about falling out?"

"You won’t, but can you guarantee no one else will have ulterior motives? During wartime, the military can stabilize the situation, but after the war?"

Fan Zeyang fell silent, looking at Ye Nai’s determined expression, and nodded slightly.

"Alright, rest assured, Ye Nai. Since you’ve made it so clear, I will also be very frank: Your abilities are indeed unique, and we are eager to cooperate with you. I will arrange it as soon as I return. Regardless of the assessment outcome, we will handle the expenses properly. And once a cooperation intention is confirmed, we will discuss specific cooperation methods and terms fairly and justly, ensuring both parties’ interests are safeguarded. I assure you, the state will not neglect anyone who contributes to society in our nation."

"Good. I hope you are a reliable person."

Just as Ye Nai finished speaking, a Transmission Port suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

The secretary hurriedly said, "Wait, wait, can we take this chili plant with us as evidence for when we go back?"

After saying this, he closed his small computer, tucked it under his arm, and couldn’t take his eyes off the chili plant.

Ye Nai swiftly handed him a shovel and a brand new leaf bag.

The aide took the shovel, cautiously circled around the chili plant, and slowly dug it up with its roots intact.

The secretary opened the bag beside him, and the plant fit perfectly inside.

Ye Nai then packed up the table, and the group passed through the Transmission Port one by one, returning to the quiet and dark underground warehouse.

By then, it was no longer necessary to sit down again for tea, so Ye Nai chose to politely see them off.

She generously pulled out two larger leaf bags, each containing over ten ears of corn, discreet enough to hold in hand, and handed them to Fan Zeyang and Camp Commander Lin.

"A small gift, nothing much, take it back and enjoy."

The recipients happily accepted the gift with smiles.

Afterward, Ye Nai put away her computer, and the group of five returned to the surface together.

First, they all saw Fan Zeyang and his two companions off into their vehicle. Ye Nai didn’t forget to remind them not to overlook a particular question.

"Make sure to ask back if they want to hold a New Year party in the Otherworld at the end of the year."

Fan Zeyang seriously agreed, and as the car started, Ye Nai and the others watched it slowly depart from where they stood.

Afterwards, Ye Nai shook hands with Camp Commander Lin to bid farewell and left in the car driven by Qin Rui’s team.

Before leaving, Camp Commander Lin mentioned that he would handle the matter of Ye Nai submitting her tasks.

Upon returning to the guesthouse, after a brief rest, it was time for lunch in the canteen. Everyone filled their bellies and returned for an afternoon rest.

Camp Commander Lin brought the corn back to his office. He called each of the deputy battalion commanders, political instructors, and deputy instructors, distributed the bag of corn, with each receiving three ears, the aide included, while he kept four for himself.

You have to admit, the quantity Ye Nai provided was just right.

The colleagues he called seemed quite puzzled.

"What’s going on? Right before lunch, we get called just to receive three ears of corn? And they’re raw?" The deputy battalion commander frowned slightly, looking at the corn in his hand with confusion.

"But this bag that holds the corn is quite unique." The instructor examined the leaf bag containing the corn, turning it over with curiosity in his eyes.

"Could this corn be from the mysterious Ye Nai?" The deputy instructor tilted his head slightly, a hint of speculation in his voice.

"No way? Is it special?" The deputy battalion commander spoke again, studying the corn closely.

Camp Commander Lin patiently waited for their questions to subside, then playfully tossed his corn in the air, catching it.

"Take a good sniff, don’t you find this corn especially fragrant?" Camp Commander Lin lifted his corn, a look of anticipation on his face.

The deputy battalion commander brought the corn to his nose and sniffed, still not fully understanding: "Fragrant?"

"It seems a little fragrant, but isn’t this just the kind of glutinous corn you can buy on the street?" The instructor also took a sniff, finding nothing peculiar.

"Ye Nai’s gift? What’s her story?" The deputy instructor squinted slightly.

"Come on, don’t keep us in suspense, just tell us. We’re not going to bite." The deputy battalion commander, losing patience, pressed for more details.

"Alright, I’ll tell you, but keep your voices down." Camp Commander Lin deliberately lowered his voice, "This is indeed white glutinous corn, and it was grown in a Secret Realm."

"...What?!"

The colleagues gasped in surprise but quickly hushed their voices.

"Grown in a Secret Realm? You saw it yourself?" The deputy battalion commander’s eyes widened with disbelief.

"Ah, I saw it with my own eyes." Camp Commander Lin pointed to his eyes, "You all know someone from the Combat Department came today. We hadn’t even finished lunch before they rushed off."

"Oh my! I’m taking this home to taste!" The colleagues now regarded the corn with more value, hugging it tightly to themselves.

"Savor it well, it’s infused with energy." Camp Commander Lin reminded them with a smile.

"Really?!" They exclaimed quietly, each taking a closer look at the corn.

"Of course, it’s true. I tasted a piece after it was cooked; it was both glutinous and fragrant. Just try putting the corn together and see if you can sense a faint energy? "

The deputy battalion commander and others placed the corn on the table to experience it, their faces lighting up with astonishment and joy.

"Wow, if we start agriculture in the Secret Realm, we’d all be eating this kind of corn?"

"Wait a minute, how did you get to the Secret Realm when you were meeting in the underground warehouse?" As others were in high spirits, the aide finally caught the key point.

Camp Commander Lin gave him a knowing glance, "What do you think?"

The deputy battalion commander, instructor, and deputy instructor quickly realized, their smiles turning to surprise.

"Is that Ye Nai’s ability?"

"Wow, I was wondering why someone appeared suddenly in our military dormitory and needed an escort. So, Ye Nai’s ability is that one, not the other one?"

The deputy instructor, cautious about eavesdroppers, refrained from saying certain words, but everyone present understood.