Lili still forbade Zhang Lisheng from driving after he was discharged from the hospital. However, unlike other kids, it was his dream to be able to stay at home to cultivate.
Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Two days later, Zhang Lisheng received a call from Tina while he was cultivating. "Lisheng, do you have time? I need to talk to you."
"Okay, where are you now?"
"I'm on the street in front of your house, I saw your mom driving out just now."
"Wait for me," Zhang Lisheng hung up the phone and ran out of the house.
The sun was bright outside but it was still chilly. He hugged his shoulders and looked around on the street. A Lincoln Stretch Limousine started its engine not far away and stopped next to Zhang Lisheng.
The car window wound down and Tina waved from the driver's seat, "Lisheng, get in."
Zhang Lisheng opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. He said while smiling after looking around, "The car's not bad, it's much bigger than my seven-seater Ford Explorer.
How much does it cost? "
"This is a Lincoln Stretch Limousine, it needs to be customized. The basic configuration is around 200,000 dollars."
"Oh, I'll buy the second slaughterhouse then I'll think about changing cars."
Tina smiled, "Alright Lisheng, you have a bright future. You'll be able to afford a plane sooner or later.
However, if you really can't wait, I've got a part-time job that pays well for you. "
"As long as I'm not accompanying a bunch of rich kids who ignore the cruelty of reality to die in the Amazon, I'm willing to hear what kind of part-time job it is."
Tina was stunned hearing what Zhang Lisheng said. She said after a moment of silence, "Lisheng, it's only been a few days and you've become much sharper."
"Do you want to hear anything sharper than that?
Tina, there are things that can't be solved with money.
You should understand that.
In the Western Sichuan jungle, the leopard won't let go of the fat meat in its mouth even if you give it the Citibank's vault … "
"Lisheng, stop talking, you're scaring me." Tina covered her ears and shouted as if Zhang Lisheng's words triggered some bad memories in her.
Zhang Lisheng shut his mouth and said nothing.
Tina became silent for a while and explained in vain, "You've misunderstood Lisheng.
We did plan to go to the Amazon, but not to look for Henry in the jungle. We wanted to stay close to him and wait for news. "
"Do you believe that? Communication is so convenient now, even in the North Pole …"
"Alright, Lisheng, don't say anymore.
I don't want to force you since you're unwilling to help me. It's understandable that you're worried, "Tina waved her hand in annoyance and took out a document from the car's storage box. She tossed it to Zhang Lisheng," I've thought about your idea of continuing to purchase the slaughterhouse and I think it's going astray again.
What you should do is to develop LS Slaughterhouse into a unique large-scale enterprise. I'm not in the mood to explain it to you in detail now. You can take a look at this proposal … "
"I'll look at the proposal when I get back.
Tina, the Amazon is like heaven to me.
The reason why I'm not going is that it's hell to rich New York kids like you who don't know what's good for you.
However, if you're stubborn and don't want to learn your lesson, I'm willing to go with you to 'wait for news closer to Henry'. The price is you'll have to help me deal with the ecological waste in my slaughterhouse when I'm not in New York.
Also, get someone to post on an official science website to gather like-minded people to do a scientific expedition in the Amazon during the Christmas break. "
"Oh, Lisheng, thanks," Tina nodded in surprise.
"When are we leaving?"
"We'll take the United Airlines plane at 8 am tomorrow and fly directly to the small country Tatetutu at the edge of the Amazon jungle. We can get a landing visa there.
That's where Henry and that damned Henrik had started.
Oh yeah, other than Trish, Sheila and me, there's Shittu and Walter too … "
"You don't have to tell me who's going with me, I only want to ensure your safety.
Pick me up tomorrow, "Zhang Lisheng got out of the car as he spoke.
On the way home, he dialed Lili's number.
"Mom, I saw a post online about an amateur biology enthusiast going to the edge of the Amazon for a scientific expedition. I think it's interesting so I'm planning to join."
"Oh, a scientific expedition in the Amazon sounds great but baby, it's just too far and it's a primitive jungle …"
"Mom, I've lived in the mountains of Western Sichuan for 16 years, why would I be afraid of some primitive jungle, especially at the edge.
Moreover, I have, you know, the talent to interact well with animals.
I'll be safe.
Moreover, since I'm determined to be a biologist, why would I be afraid of doing scientific research in the forest? "
"You're right but it's too sudden. Can you wait until I get home?"
"They're leaving tomorrow, I'll book the tickets now.
By the way, Tina is one of the members of this scientific research group. Do you remember Tina? "
"Tina Douglin, she's going to the Amazon to do biological research!" Lili shouted in shock. Ever since she found out about Tina's identity from Randy in Michelle's ward, she went out of her way to find out about the famous rich girl in New York. She knew what kind of girl she was. "Oh baby, I understand now.
Hmm, alright then, you can do scientific research in the Amazon but remember you're only 16, you're still a kid. So don't, you know, be too … too … "
"Thanks mom, I'll be careful," Zhang Lisheng hung up the phone in satisfaction. He could not help but smile as he walked home.
The whole family gathered during dinner. Zhang Lisheng's half-sister, Gill, was eating a baked potato while complaining that her best friend Corgieri was in Iceland and never came back to New York. Lili announced that Zhang Lisheng was going to the Amazon for a biological research soon.
"Amazon, to the real Amazon!
Why can't I go to Disney's Amazon to play Riptide but Lisheng can go to the real Amazon? "Naturally, the kids at home who were bored were envious of the news, especially Randy.
Sullo replied casually while peeling a potato, "It's simple. Because Lisheng has a valid reason and he's using his earnings to pay for the trip.
I'll agree if you're going to the high school football camp in Tennessee. I'll even pay for you. "
"I'm not crazy to fight a bunch of bulls during Christmas break … Okay, I admit that I'm a bad kid.
It's not that dad and Aunt Lili are being unfair, "Randy sighed in frustration and looked at Zhang Lisheng. Randy sighed in frustration and looked at Zhang Lisheng. "Hey brother, have a good time in the Amazon."
Zhang Lisheng smiled but said nothing.
At that moment, Sullo hesitated and said while looking extremely serious, "Dr. Fracture appeared again. The victim this time is a nurse from Queens Hospital.
She was dead for a few days when we found her in a rental apartment in the blue-collar area of Manhattan this afternoon. Her head was swollen like a Big Mac … "
"Oh dad, we're having lunch."
"I know you guys are having lunch. That's why I said that to impress you guys.
Listen, from today onwards, none of you can go out at night. You can only stay at home until the Christmas break ends.
Since none of your friends are in New York now … "
"Oh no, even if I'm the only man left in New York, I can still go out and have fun …" Randy shouted.
"Don't bargain, you can have fun at home too. New York City is too big now, it's not safe anywhere.
Think about Michelle who's lying in the hospital, you'll understand what I'm doing. Be a role model for your siblings, son, "Sullo said in all seriousness while looking at Randy.
Randy sighed helplessly and nodded.
Lili packed Zhang Lisheng's clothes herself after dinner and filled a big suitcase while nagging.
She hugged Zhang Lisheng after packing the suitcase. "Baby, I really don't want you to leave," Tears flowed out slowly.
"I'll be back in three weeks, mom."
"But I'm missing you before you leave," Lili mumbled. Her eyes were filled with love as she looked at her son's skinny face.
The next morning, Lili woke up and made Zhang Lisheng a full plate of beef pies and freshly squeezed apple juice when the sky was just turning bright.
Zhang Lisheng gulped down the food and drank the last mouthful of juice. His phone happened to ring 'chirp chirp chirp …' as he wiped his mouth clean.
It was Tina's voice that picked up the phone, "Lisheng, are you ready? I'm waiting outside your door."
"I'm ready, I'll go look for you right away." Zhang Lisheng picked up his backpack and said goodbye to Lili with his suitcase, "Mom, it's Tina calling, I should go now."
"Your shoulder hasn't healed yet, I'll send you to the car." Lili packed a few steaming hot beef pies and a glass of juice that were freshly baked into a paper bag dexterously. She then grabbed the handle of the suitcase from Zhang Lisheng's hand, "You can give the pies and juice to Ms. Tina.
She might not have breakfast since you're up so early. As a man, you must learn to care about the girls around you. "
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