Chapter 828: Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Basically, there's no need to look at his face. From the voice that just came through, one can tell that this guy falls into the category of "falling for something new every day."
In simpler terms, it means he's probably got some brain damage in some area.
"Brother Zhan is back." Xia Chuqing said smilingly to everyone.
A sturdy man with a powerful build walked in with a booming voice.
"Chuqing, look, this thing cost me a year's allowance, it's your birthday present." Zhan Wuchen was holding a thick gold chain as thick as his pinky.
The ladies all rolled their eyes.
This Zhan Wuchen really doesn't understand the meaning of "gentleness."
"Thank you, Brother Zhan."
Xia Chuqing smiled and thanked him; after all, it was the thought that counts.
Moreover, Zhan Wuchen was the kind of guy who used all his intelligence on training and combat and had no clue about romantic relationships.
"Brother Lin, this is Brother Zhan, the top soldier of Huadu."
Hearing the name of Huadu's top soldier, Zhang Yang's eyes sparkled with interest.
So this was the legendary Zhan Wuchen. He had heard about him before, even his old man couldn't stop praising him, reportedly a top-notch expert in the military.
"Brother Zhan, this is Brother Lin, he is also a soldier," Xia Chuqing introduced.
Zhan Wuchen curiously looked at Lin Hai.
At the moment their eyes met, Zhan Wuchen was stunned.
Although he could see only disillusionment and sadness in Lin Hai's eyes, as well as a touch of vicissitude.
But being a top-tier soldier, he was definitely not like Wang Dajun who boasted about being elite.
To become a top soldier of a military district, one needed not just strength but also sharp insight and intuition.
Zhan Wuchen obviously lacked sharp insight, but the guy had intuition.
"Could he be a master? But doesn't seem like it… such a strange fellow." Zhan Wuchen was somewhat surprised.
"Hello, Brother Zhan." Lin Hai greeted with a smile.
"Have you retired? Which unit were you with before?" Zhan Wuchen also asked curiously.
Which unit? Retired? …
Lin Hai really didn't want to answer that.
He hadn't retired, he had to leave against his will.
Which unit? Seems like he couldn't say.
Lin Hai shook his head with a smile and said, "Just a small, insignificant unit, haha, nothing compared to our Huadu Military District."
After that, Lin Hai quickly bowed his head to light a cigarette.
Xia Chuqing clearly saw a flash of sadness in Brother Lin's eyes as he bowed his head, something unnoticed by others, which inexplicably pained her.
Among all present, perhaps only Xia Chuqing knew of Lin Hai's past experiences and history.
Zhan Wuchen frowned, his tone displeased: "As a soldier, how can you say that your unit is insignificant?!"
"Haha, just kidding, mainly because my unit is small, it's a bit embarrassing to mention."
"Nonsense! A soldier must always uphold the dignity of the nation and the dignity of his unit!" Zhan Wuchen began to disdain Lin Hai.
Zhang Yang's face suddenly turned unpleasant.
Damn, scolding my Brother Lin, think you're so great?
"Brother Lin, don't mind it, Brother Zhan is straightforward and honest."
"Haha, I can see that, Brother Zhan truly is Huadu's top soldier, having a loyal heart." Lin Hai was completely unoffended.
Seeing the atmosphere becoming a bit awkward, Ouyang Xiaoya hurriedly smoothed things over: "It's about time, let's start the birthday celebration."
"Yes, Brother Zhan, Brother Lin, please have a seat."
A few female soldiers also hurriedly called out, knowing that Zhan Wuchen had a bad temper and despised men who weren't manly.
Lin Hai still showed no signs of anger and sat down with a smile.
Watching this scene, for some reason, Ouyang Xiaoya felt a bit uncomfortable, even wanting to reveal Lin Hai's CEO status to stop Zhan Wuchen from looking down on him.
There was a time when she always looked down on the dead beast.
But, without realizing it, she now really disliked it when others looked down on Beast Lin.
It seemed that if anyone looked down on Beast Lin, she herself would feel disgraced, always wanting to defend Lin Hai.
"Hey? Chuqing, why are you wearing Buddha Beads too?" Zhan Wuchen asked in confusion.
He remembered that Chuqing wasn't really into Buddhist things, and besides, they were in the military, wearing such things seemed inappropriate.
"Oh, it's a gift from Brother Lin, do you like it?"
Upon hearing this, Zhan Wuchen's eyebrows knitted into a "川", deeply furrowed, displeasedly said: "These things are not allowed in the military, and moreover, they are everywhere on street stalls, very cheap..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear, he was suggesting that Lin Hai's gift was inferior to his, Zhan Wuchen's.
Of course, for ordinary people, seeing this pair of Star Moon Bodhi, they might think it was stall goods, especially with Lin Hai's plain dress, increasing the likelihood of it being seen as cheap.
"Hehe, this isn't ordinary Star Moon Bodhi, it can beautify and is good for the body," Lin Hai explained with a smile.
"Hmph, what good can it do, it's clearly street stall goods, I've heard this sort of excuse a lot, it's just salespeople deceiving others."
After speaking, Zhan Wuchen seemed to feel that he was more knowledgeable and smarter than Lin Hai.
Ouyang Xiaoya was displeased again.
Hmph, it's not like Chuqing is the only one having a birthday.
Besides, what's wrong with Beast Lin's gift?
A few female soldiers also looked at Lin Hai, afraid that he would be unhappy, after all, he was Chuqing sister's friend, and seemed quite amiable.
The King of Soldiers in the Military District, some pride is inevitable.
And Lin Hai could clearly see that Zhan Wuchen regarded him as a rival in pursuit of Chuqing.
"Brother Lin, since it's Sister-in-law Ouyang and Sister-in-law Chuqing's birthday, why don't you recite a blessing."
Zhang Yang took the opportunity to change the topic, and purposefully read the word "sister-in-law" very loudly.
"What did you say?!"
With a whoosh, Zhan Wuchen stood up, glaring at Lin Hai.
"Cough cough, just joking, can't you take a joke?" Zhang Yang retorted without fear.
"Brother Zhan, everyone is just joking," Chuqing also felt fed up, she knew Zhan Wuchen was interested in her.
But, she didn't like Zhan Wuchen's type.
"Beast Lin, come on, recite a blessing," Ouyang Xiaoya also chimed in.
Lin Hai was speechless, gave a bitter smile: "CEO, you know I only have a little evil, uh no, ink in my belly, where would I have any blessings to recite."
"No matter, you must deliver a blessing today, I'm celebrating with Chuqing, aren't you man enough?" Ouyang Xiaoya intentionally provoked Lin Hai.
In CEO's view, although Zhan Wuchen might have strength, his brain couldn't necessarily outmatch Beast Lin, especially if Beast Lin's sharp tongue came into play, giving Zhan Wuchen ten mouths probably wouldn't help him compete.
"Really anything goes?"
"Absolutely, today this CEO won't quibble about anything with you."
"Well, you said it then."
"Go ahead."
"Ever since relationships began, everyone's wedding night is captured by camera."
"..."
Ouyang Xiaoya was once again at her wit's end.
Dead beast, you really have thick skin, what kind of poetry is this? It's more like a 'set-up', 'set-up' words.
"Change it, something more profound!" The CEO spoke again.
"Uh, okay, hoeing weeds at noon, Qingming Riverside Scene, Compound Caulis Sarcocalyx, hematopoietic stem cells, deep city spring vegetation, variation of building formula."
As Lin Hai recited, he intentionally emphasized the third syllable of each line.