Lin Qinghe's words were unexpected to Gao Tian, but they also relieved him.
In this world, everyone looks out for themselves, and he completely understood Lin Qinghe's thinking. He no longer worried if Lin Qinghe had any other schemes.
Gao Tian smiled and said, "Professor Lin is right. How about this, regarding supplies and weapons... How many do you want, Professor Lin? If it's too many, even for me... it won't be easy. You should understand."
Lin Qinghe narrowed her eyes. "Vice District Chief Gao, asking for too much at once is indeed difficult. But if we ask for a little at a time, I believe it won't be difficult for Vice District Chief Gao to manage. Of course, I won't let you lose out. You'll get You Rong's blood... For every transaction, I can give you a portion. How about it?"
Without needing to think, as soon as this sentence was uttered, Gao Tian's eyes lit up, greed and avarice evident on his face.
Gao Tian chuckled, "That's perfectly fine! Please rest assured, Professor Lin, regarding the supplies and weapons... I will definitely satisfy you!"
Lin Qinghe nodded and smiled slightly, "Then, Vice District Chief Gao, we have a pleasant transaction!"
"Hahaha... Pleasant transaction! Pleasant!"
Lin Qinghe first gave Gao Tian a twenty-milliliter vial of blood, stating it was a token of her sincerity. This made Gao Tian overjoyed, and he repeatedly promised to satisfy Lin Qinghe.
Emerging from Gao Tian's office, Lin Qinghe, once in a secluded spot, curled the corners of her lips in an almost imperceptible arc.
She wasn't afraid that Gao Tian would discover it wasn't You Rong's blood. Such a precious item, unless it was a life-or-death situation, Gao Tian wouldn't be willing to use it. By the time he truly needed it... he would no longer have the chance to come back and settle the score with her!
The next day.
Upon returning to her residence, Lin Qinghe received items from Gao Tian. Upon opening them, she found some compressed biscuits and canned food. At the bottom were two handguns and ammunition. As for the grenades she requested, Gao Tian likely hadn't been able to acquire them yet. Once he did, he would send them over.
Lin Qinghe took out a handgun, loaded the magazine, her eyes slightly downcast, idly playing with the firearm in thought.
Lin Qinghe initially intended to bring the handgun to You Rong in the laboratory. However, on second thought, You Rong didn't fully trust her yet. Giving him weapons so quickly would be too dangerous for her. Thus, she abandoned the idea.
You Rong's body had not yet fully recovered and was not suitable for leaving the laboratory. Once You Rong's health was completely restored, and she found a way to sneak him out, she could give him the weapons then.
So, Lin Qinghe took some food and a handgun to the civilian area. Through the fence, she saw Gu Zilin.
Lin Qinghe walked over and handed Gu Zilin the packaged biscuits and canned food.
Gu Zilin scratched his head, a little embarrassed. "Um... I'm sorry. The car that needs repair hasn't been fixed yet, and I might need a few more days to get you a car."
He felt uneasy about receiving payment before doing the work and, fearing Lin Qinghe's displeasure, quickly added, "But don't worry, I'll definitely get you a good car! Like an off-road vehicle, and if I modify it a bit more, I guarantee it won't be inferior to the cars driven by the soldiers in the organization!"
Lin Qinghe raised her eyebrows slightly. "Alright, I believe you. Oh, and... I have something else for you."
"What is it?"
Lin Qinghe took out the handgun from her white coat pocket and handed it to Gu Zilin.
Gu Zilin's eyes widened significantly. He quickly took the handgun, his expression astonished. "I can't believe you actually managed to get firearms! How... how did you do it?"
Even people with the status of those in the laboratory shouldn't have access to the organization's armory.
Lin Qinghe said, "Don't worry about how I did it. And, I need you to do me another favor. I'll offer you more benefits, how about that?"
Gu Zilin swallowed hard and nodded vigorously. "Okay! What do you want me to do for you?"
"I have a batch of items I need to hide. Do you have any good recommendations for a place?"
She couldn't keep the supplies and weapons Gao Tian would send later hidden in her residence. Otherwise, with so many items, how could she possibly move them?
Gu Zilin thought for a moment. "The open space where they pile up abandoned vehicles. I think it's a good place to hide things."
Lin Qinghe asked, "Why? Do you think that place is safe?"
"Of course, it's safe because..." Gu Zilin's expression shifted slightly. "Next to it is where a large number of people who died from illness or starvation were buried. People usually find it unlucky and are unwilling to go near it."
Lin Qinghe pondered. "That works. When I come to see you every day, I'll bring some things over. You can help me hide them, and once I get a car, you can help me hide them in the car. As payment, I'll naturally give you more food and medicine. But if..."
Lin Qinghe's tone turned cold as she issued a warning, "If I find out you've touched my things, you know, I have the ability to get these things, and I also have the ability to have someone kill you!"
Gu Zilin immediately patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry! Although I'm a cripple, I'm very trustworthy. Anyway, I have no family now and am alone here. What you give me is enough for me to survive. I don't need to be so greedy and risk my life for it."
Gu Zilin wasn't foolish. He trusted his judgment of people and could tell Lin Qinghe was not simple. If he touched her things, he was certain he wouldn't gain any benefits and might even lose his life.
Lin Qinghe nodded with satisfaction. After they made their arrangements, they parted ways.
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In the laboratory.
Just as Lin Qinghe was about to enter, Jiang Li suddenly spoke, "Professor Lin, I spoke with Director Gu on the phone today."
Lin Qinghe stopped in her tracks, turned around, and looked at Jiang Li with a detached expression. "And then?"
"I heard from Director Gu that there don't seem to be any highly confidential experimental drugs being conducted. So, I wanted to ask what this drug injection you've been giving You Rong recently is all about."
Lin Qinghe sneered, "Jiang Li, what are you trying to say? Are you suspecting me of something?"
"I just want to clarify the situation and avoid any mistakes."
Lin Qinghe calmly replied, "Before Director Gu left, he signed a plan for You Rong's physical modification. Since Director Gu was too busy, I'm responsible for the specific details. If you doubt it, you can go and verify it with Director Gu."
Lin Qinghe wasn't stupid. She dared to talk about confidential drug experiments every day because she was certain she could fool them.
Jiang Li's expression changed. He felt that Lin Qinghe had been acting strange lately and deliberately wanted to pry information from her, to see if she would falter. He hadn't expected her to show no signs of guilt or panic at all.
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Seeing that Jiang Li had nothing more to say, Lin Qinghe let out a disdainful snort, her voice laced with contempt, "Jiang Li, have you ever heard the saying, 'Haste makes waste'? Your current eagerness for quick success is truly laughable."
"You..." Jiang Li's face turned black with anger.
Lin Qinghe fixed Jiang Li with a stern gaze and walked past him.
Jiang Li gritted his teeth, staring at Lin Qinghe's retreating back, and said coldly, "Professor Lin, one more thing. In a month, Director Gu will be returning from the headquarters' Lab No. 5. Then, this laboratory will not be solely under your command!"
Lin Qinghe's steps paused for a second, her brow furrowing slightly, but she didn't stop, proceeding directly into the laboratory where You Rong was confined.