The Chef Rules the Last Days
Chapter 338 - 337: Li Yun’s Strange Behavior

Chapter 338: Chapter 337: Li Yun’s Strange Behavior

"I can’t figure her out, she only has Level 4 speed superpower, yet I can’t sense her presence with my spiritual power," Li Yun said, looking at his black gloves.

Li Ming walked over to him and closed the study door behind them, "As far as I know, the superpower level of rare Dual Ability Users is the same, it’s not possible to exceed levels."

Li Yun put down his hand and walked outside, "Let’s head over, it should be lively there. The three-day deadline is almost up, you can invite them for a meal then."

"A farewell meal?" Li Ming said, his smile lifting as he walked over to support him.

There were a lot of people at the gathering, and Su Mo was considering how to slip in unnoticed when Li Yun and Li Ming approached from a small path.

Li Yun had some issues with his legs, so Li Ming was always hooking arms with him to walk, making their strange posture look natural.

"The Governor is here."

"Been waiting for you a long time."

"This mutated meat tastes amazing!"

Amid the irregular greetings, Li Yun walked into their midst, his gentle voice unusually loud today, "Tonight is to welcome and cleanse the dust off our brothers returning from the frontier, everyone enjoy to your heart’s content."

Under the noise of chatting, drinking, and eating meat, a few gunshots, not very loud, were muffled.

Su Mo’s ears twitched, knowing they were the gunshots for those who’d mutated and died upon returning wounded.

It must be said, Li Yun used this tactic quite effectively.

After talking with some robust men, Li Yun shifted his gaze to Su Mo and said something to Li Ming beside him, then he left the crowd alone, walking slowly towards Su Mo, first greeting Lu Chen, "Mr. Lu, I don’t know if this meat is to your taste."

Lu Chen, sharply aware that his focal point wasn’t on him, pulled Su Mo closer and said softly, "It is fine."

"Enjoy the last two days," Li Yun said, then suddenly he took off the black gloves he was wearing, revealing clean, neatly trimmed fingernails.

He extended his hand towards Lu Chen, "Let’s shake hands."

It was like a farewell.

Su Mo stared at his hand, asking, "Mr. Li, removing gloves to shake hands?"

The man before her, who was so meticulous he would repeatedly wipe even clean dishes, suddenly taking off gloves was suspicious.

Not just her, but the always attentive Lu Chen and Li Qian also noticed this, Zhao Changsheng didn’t observe that carefully, but he definitely felt something subtle in the air.

Unfazed by the meaningful looks from the three, Li Yun said calmly, "You made contributions to the epidemic prevention zone; this handshake deserves some sincerity."

Many people walked by Li Yun’s side, seeing their prominent Governor hesitating to shake hands, they immediately murmured in discontent.

"Our Governor is being nice, just a handshake, that shouldn’t be too much for you."

"The Governor never easily makes friends or shakes hands, don’t be ungrateful."

The words ’ungrateful’ were spoken softly, but the agreeing looks around grew more abundant.

Li Yun’s expression dimmed as he began to retract his hand, "If it’s not acceptable, I of course won’t insist."

At this point, Lu Chen had no reason to refuse and thus shook his hand.

The touch between their cool palms felt nothing unusual.

As they let go, Lu Chen glanced down at Su Mo, shaking his head slightly.

"Miss Su," Li Ming extended his hand towards her.

Lu Chen’s eyes suddenly deepened, Su Mo tugged at his hand to indicate it was okay, then extended hers.

As their hands, one large and one small, clasped together, Su Mo felt a jolt inside, somehow finding the scene eerily familiar.

Li Yun truly felt the energy emanating from Su Mo’s body, and released her hand within a few seconds, the confusion in his eyes fleeting.

Indeed, he only had the superpower of speed, but how exactly had he managed to block his spiritual power?

Li Qian squinted his eyes, adept at observing people, he noticed the subtle change in Li Yun’s expression.

What was he pondering?

After Su Mo pulled back her hand, she immediately clutched her stomach, crouched down, and her face seemed to be in pain, "Hiss..."

"Miss Su."

"Su Mo!"

"Momo!"

Lu Chen encircled her, his expression tense, "What’s the matter?"

"It’s that time...," Su Mo pinched the man’s palm, then her face flushed with embarrassment.

This reason she found was indeed...

Li Qian’s eyes behind his glasses hid a hint of amusement.

Lu Chen understood and helped Su Mo up, "I’ll take her back first."

Li Ming came over, slung an arm around Li Yun’s shoulder, and said cheerfully, "Governor, they still want you to say a few words."

Li Yun, watching Su Mo’s pain-stricken and blushing face, also felt a bit embarrassed, "Hurry back, and if you need anything, I’ll have Aunt Mei send it to you."

With that, Lu Chen led Su Mo away from the scene.

As the two left, Li Yun also bid farewell to Li Qian and Zhao Changsheng and went into the crowd.

Mu Rou, who had observed the entire interaction, scanned the crowd, found Aunt Mei who was helping with cutting meat, put down her plate, and after speaking a word to He Fei, went over to her.

Aunt Mei was currently plating the grilled meat and, sensing someone approaching, passed the meat over without looking up.

"Aunt Mei, I need to use the Governor’s restroom; can you show me the way?"

Only then did Aunt Mei look up. Initially startled by the scar on Mu Rou’s face, which was largely concealed but still caused goosebumps when talked, she grabbed the plate back, placed it on the table, wiped her hands, and said, "Follow me."

Mu Rou silently followed behind her.

...

Su Mo was led by Lu Chen out of the clearing, and the two turned directly behind the small building.

"Alright, I’ll check it out," Su Mo stood straight, no sign of blush or pain on her face now. She looked up at the window sill—the same side she had climbed the day before.

She pressed her spikes into the wall and began to climb. Lu Chen stood motionless on the ground, his gaze fixed on her as he looked up.

With many eyes around, quick action was essential. Su Mo swiftly reached the window and peeked in halfway, reached for the window, and found it locked.

Su Mo felt a surge of annoyance as she looked into the pitch-black living room of the second floor, pondering whether or not to break in through the window.

Inside, a small light suddenly lit up at the stairwell. Su Mo bent her head and perked her ears, hearing the voices of Aunt Mei and Mu Rou talking.

Could it be...

Su Mo quietly peeked out her head again, just in time to meet Mu Rou’s casually directed gaze.

The other person saw her and walked straight over.

"Where are you going, the restroom is this way," Aunt Mei, feeling wary, closely followed behind Mu Rou trying to stop her.

"This painting, I didn’t look closely before, but now it seems to be one of Governor’s prized possessions," Mu Rou walked to the window, her eyes fixed on a landscape painting on the wall, her singular eye excited, just like someone passionate about paintings.