Chapter 1218 - 1215: Alaska

"Does Alaska have Alaska? Are you throwing tongue twisters at me here?"

Ansheng, his face lined with frustration, glared at Li Wenkang.

"Early February in Alaska, besides hot springs and glacier cruises viewing icebergs, what else is there? There's always the aurora, but to see the aurora, you have to brace against the wind chill factor, reaching a body sensation of minus fifty degrees..."

Li Wenkang innocently shrugged, directly mentioning the harsh conditions of the Alaska region.

The entire continent spans 1.5 million square kilometers, rich in natural resources, but Alaska's permanent population hasn't even reached one million.

When visiting Alaska, soaking in a proper hot spring is about the most fun thing there.

Even the largest city, to put it bluntly, is just classic American-style grid streets, no different from an ordinary county in Xia Country.

"Alaska really has Alaska." Lin Qi, having heard Li Wenkang's complaints, seemed to recall something and said with a peculiar expression:

"In the long, dark winter nights, people's emotions can easily become low and depressed, craving excitement..."

"Thirty or forty years ago, Li Wenkang invited me to vacation in Alaska, where the main excitement was prowling the streets arresting Furry Fans..."

"Wait... there are Furries there too?" Lin Qi's words were relatively obscure, making Ansheng initially intrigued, thinking Old Lin had some fun suggestions.

But as he listened, Ansheng's face turned surprised, inhaling sharply before asking.

"Old tradition..." Lin Qi glanced at Li Wenkang, commenting.

During his study period in the US, beyond work at the research institute, Li Wenkang would spend weekends and holidays reimbursing himself for fun.

His footprints for indulgence and romantic pursuits scattered across the seven continents and four oceans.

Wherever there was an upscale venue or beautiful women, Li Wenkang would trace there.

Even if Old Li didn't do life sciences or automated machinery, he'd still be a professor with rich field visit experience in geography at the university.

"......"

Ansheng looked at Old Li, face lined with frustration.

"First the bitter, then the sweet. Even if not sweet, after a bite of work's bitterness, swiftly savor a couple of sweets—life is sure to be flavorful..." Li Wenkang shrugged, raising a hand to brush through his dense hair.

The brave enjoy first; the research institute's annual funds are always left unused, so what's wrong with enjoying a little for oneself?

If not for enjoyment and status, why did I strive for dual PhDs in biology and mechanics?

"Dang... you sure speak realistically." Hearing this, Ansheng froze for a moment, scratching his head.

Even talking about offenses sounds so justified; for wild ways, truly, Old Li is the one to watch.

Old Lin carries a noble burden, needing a cover-up even when acting.

...

After a brief chat with the two, Ansheng returned home, sat in front of his computer, calling on Tang You to play games together.

Since there's not much fun in Alaska, Ansheng wasn't in a hurry to go out; Eco-Piercing Insect is expected to reach the atmosphere by tomorrow evening.

Li Wenkang calculated the trip without including Lu Wu, assuming a standard flight.

Anyway... if he really calls for Lu Wu, who rides on whom becomes uncertain.

But Ansheng didn't mind these things, planning to go out with Ah Qing tomorrow to finish the annual visit, have lunch, then head to the Alaska Region to await Eco-Piercing Insect's landing.

In the morning, Ansheng went out with Ah Qing, to visit Aunt Chen Peipei's place, and in the afternoon, returned to Changxi Town and later went to relatives at Old Deng's House.

However, after lunch, Ansheng took Ah Qing back to Changxi Town, heading to Lin Ying's place, planning to bring Li Wenkang and Shasha along for a business trip, returning home before dawn.

"Old Li!"

Ansheng ran to Lin Ying's house, shouted into the house, "The sun is high and you're still asleep, time to go out!"

"Coming—"

Just as Ansheng finished, footsteps sounded upstairs, and Little Angel appeared at the staircase, flapping her wings as she flew downstairs, saying:

"Old Li said, no cigarettes or fire, rode the electric bike borrowed from Chen Nian, expected back before 1:30..."

Little Angel ran to the kitchen, offering a can of cola to Master Fuli with a pleasing expression.

"Oh....." Ansheng nodded lightly, saying, "Had you not mentioned cigarettes and fire, I almost forgot—Old Li's lighter is still left in Ah Qing's car....."

Seeing Old Li wasn't around, Ansheng prepared to sit on the sofa and browse his phone.

The garden villa was rented out for quirky monsters to host meetings, so Lin Ying and Lin Bingyun didn't continue living here, choosing to stay in a large apartment instead.

With Lin Ying absent, Ansheng wasn't interested in entertaining Landlord of Longevity, just lounged with legs crossed, browsing videos.

"Master Fuli..."

Initially, Little Angel sat properly on the sofa, hands placed neatly on her short legs, her little feet swinging.

But over time, she gradually leaned over, as if a caterpillar, shifted from the left to the middle, raising a hand to tap Master Fuli.

"Was the thing you mentioned last night true?"

Little Angel lay on the sofa, feet dangling, hands clasped before Master Fuli, eyes sparkling:

"It's about... the matter of longevity?"

"Why, are you hoping for my demise to claim inheritance?" Ansheng glanced aside, raising his fox claw to give some gentle punches.

"Ouch ouch ouch...."

Little Angel held her forehead, quickly stood up, mysteriously saying:

"Master Fuli, you know me, right? My loyalty to you is as evident as the sun, moon, and stars!"

"Learning your life span is infinite fills me with joy and happiness. Your presence sheds light on the direction for the lost and confused, your words to me are like divine revelation—"

After declaring loyalty, Little Angel nestled against Master Fuli's shoulder, seriously pointing towards the staircase:

"But they're not the same; they're plotting, feigning compliance with Master Fuli, seeking positions, then using a strategy of wear and tear through generations to outlive Master Fuli, and then, rightfully inherit the orthodox, taking Blue Star by force....."

"Gentlemen judge actions, not intentions; I report." Little Angel looked upstairs, filled with resentment.

"They're all bad eggs, but I'm different. Little Angel will always be Master Fuli's BGM."

As she spoke, she raised a hand, making a trumpeting gesture, like she's playing a grand melody.

"You're fooling ghosts here."

Ansheng glanced sideways at Little Angel, raised a hand to pinch her cheeks.

"Mmm..." Even as it hurt, Little Angel managed her expressions well, eyes half-closed, corners of her mouth downturned, emitting cute little whimpers.

"So nauseating...."

Unnoticed until now, Li Wenkang stood outside by the terrace door, face lined with frustration, watching Little Angel kneeling on the sofa, holding onto the leather, and said:

"An old hag over a hundred years old, pulling a cutesy act here, wasn't it supposed that noble honor shouldn't be defiled?"

"Mind your own business!" At his words, Little Angel burst forth a fox tail, glared towards the garden, puffing up.

"Back?"

Ansheng picked up someone's phone, headed straight outside, saying, "Then... let's set off!"

"Okay! Shasha's helping me at the Security Bureau, fetching the military terminal now, rushing back..."

Li Wenkang nodded, preparing to set off, heading to Fox Immortal Palace to take Lu Wu overseas.

"Alright, come down now!"

Ansheng nodded lightly, raised a hand, and clouds above rippled with invisible waves, emerging from chameleon-like disguise, transforming into a sci-fi spacecraft shaped like a bell.

"......" Li Wenkang, face lined with frustration, looked at the transport-capable Lu Wu, appearing hesitant.