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Chapter 26 Contact, Lu Yuexin and the Four-Legged Mechanism
Hearing Jiang Shutong's understanding, Lu Sheng nodded with satisfaction.
"The Lu family wants to build a camp to facilitate the settlement of subsequent personnel, but what I build the camp for is, of course, up to me."
This campsite will be a service area where travelers can stay overnight, immediately replacing the blocked road belonging to the Jiang family.
At this point, Jiang Shutong fully understood Lu Sheng's thoughts, and at the same time, a trace of worry arose:
"But if we so blatantly defy the family's wishes, won't the family intervene?"
"So I asked Liang Shan to report to Lei Zhaowu. Lei Zhaowu is Lu Yuexin's special envoy. Knowing Lu Yuexin as I do, I'm sure she'll help me."
Lu Sheng calmly explained:
"Only when pedestrians can stay overnight normally can this road be considered to be open to traffic normally. Only after it is open to traffic normally can this road replace the road that was cut off by the Jiang family and have strategic significance within the family's territory."
That woman's mind was already twisted. She didn't take sides with anyone; she only stood with the Lu family. She would support anything that benefited the Lu family.
Jiang Shutong understood what Lu Sheng meant, but there was one more thing she didn't understand.
She knew Lu Yuexin, the eldest daughter of the Lu family, who held a pivotal position within the family. Ordinary members of the Lu family usually dared not address her by her given name.
Lu Sheng had no such burden at all, and even dared to say that she was a twisted woman. His tone was so certain that it was as if he and Lu Yuexin were very close, close enough to have the opportunity to understand her.
However, this attitude also indicates that his relationship with Lu Yuexin is not good.
Jiang Shutong couldn't imagine someone who could possess all these qualities at the same time, making Lu Sheng's identity even more mysterious in her eyes.
However, she refrained from asking, feeling that it was not something that could be easily asked, and that it might even affect their relationship.
Later, Lu Sheng continued to collect materials from the ruins. After the consumption of building the wall, there were still nine units of steel left in the warehouse, but none of the wood was left.
Before leaving, he carefully checked the guns and bullets.
Most of the timber had to be collected inside the building. He wasn't afraid of the ferocious beasts surrounding him from the outside while he was inside, because Lin Ran would warn him and even kill any beasts that got too close.
But if you meet them inside a house, then it's a matter of who wins in a close encounter.
Fortunately, he had good luck today and collected five units of timber by evening, which he piled up like a small mountain on his cart.
On his way back, Lu Sheng saw Lin Ran standing on the rooftop waving at him.
"Lei Zhaowu has arrived. He says he has something important to tell you in person."
After Lu Sheng approached, Lin Ran reported the situation. Lu Sheng was not surprised that Lei Zhaowu had contacted him, but he was surprised that the other party could have called, but insisted on meeting in person.
He guessed that the person looking for him wasn't Lei Zhaowu.
A few minutes later, he saw Lei Zhaowu's car from inside the wall, and he also saw Lei Zhaowu, who was leaning against the car smoking.
When Lei Zhaowu saw Lu Sheng, he immediately went to approach him.
"Wait a moment, I'll put my things down first."
After being given a brief instruction by Lu Sheng, he nodded and went back to stand by the car to smoke, this time with a hint of frustration in his exhaled smoke.
After Lu Sheng put the materials back in the warehouse, he came out to invite Lei Zhaowu in.
"Did Lu Yuexin reply to your letter?"
"The young lady would like to have a talk with you."
"Oh?"
Lu Sheng turned around. Although he had guessed this, he was still somewhat surprised to hear it. In his predecessor's memories, Lu Yuexin was a woman who valued efficiency above all else. When she asked someone for a one-on-one consultation, it was usually not for chatting, but for asking questions.
In front of Lu Sheng, Lei Zhaowu turned on his bracelet and, after multiple fingerprint and iris scans, successfully dialed a number.
A few seconds later, a screen was projected onto the top of the bracelet, displaying the logo used by the Lu family as a business.
Lei Zhaowu addressed the sign respectfully and said:
"Young Miss, Rikuo is right in front of me."
"Lu Sheng, it's been a long time. Lei Zhaowu said you're doing well."
A voice came from Lei Zhaowu's bracelet. Lu Sheng recognized the voice; it was his predecessor's older sister, Lu Yuexin.
After Lu Yuexin spoke, Lei Zhaowu took off his bracelet, placed it on the cashier's counter, turned around, and left. Clearly, he had been instructed not to hear what was to come.
"It doesn't matter where you live, it's all the same. It seems a lot has happened at home since I left. I don't remember you being a person who's good at polite talk."
Lu Sheng didn't care about Lei Zhaowu's departure; what he cared about more was that Lu Yuexin was a little different from what he remembered.
"We don't have many opportunities to communicate like this, and I cherish them. Since you don't like it, let's get back to the main topic. I will support your idea, but there are conditions."
"Tell me about it?"
"The building materials you need will arrive within two days, but you must clear the road within a week to demonstrate your value to the family."
"I'm fine."
Lu Yuexin's requirements weren't considered strict by Lu Sheng; as long as the materials were in place, they wouldn't be difficult to fulfill. At this point, Lu Yuexin added:
"Furthermore, I must remind you that even if you are at your wit's end, do not entertain the idea of seeking refuge with other forces. This will only turn you into a knife, a knife that will cut into your family."
I hope you will remember the kindness of your parents in giving you life and the nurturing grace of your family, and think carefully before you act.
When Lu Yuexin said these words, her tone was serious, as if she had become a different person, but Lu Sheng was not surprised at all, because this was the Lu Yuexin he remembered.
Lu Sheng did not respond, but disconnected the bracelet.
Recalling Lu Yuexin's words, he looked down at his clothes, where the blood from when he committed suicide by shooting himself had congealed into indelible stains.
"What a pity, he has already repaid both the debt of giving birth to him and the debt of raising him."
Lu Sheng muttered something under his breath, picked up the bracelet, walked out of the warehouse, and handed it back to Lei Zhaowu.
"What did the young lady say to you?"
Lei Zhaowu took the bracelet and asked Lu Sheng about it as he put it on.
"The deal is settled. Let's get the materials delivered as soon as possible so I can start work sooner."
As night approached, Lei Zhaowu, having received confirmation that the matter had been settled, asked no further questions and bid farewell to Lu Sheng.
After Lei Zhaowu left, Lu Sheng was about to close the iron gate of the wall when he suddenly saw Jiang Shutong coming from across the road, carrying a black briefcase.
"I was wondering why I hadn't seen you."
After Jiang Shutong came in, Lu Sheng closed and locked the iron gate.
"I went back inside to get something, thinking you might need it."
Jiang Shutong opened the suitcase, and Lu Sheng glanced at it and recognized that it contained a quadruped robot, commonly known as a robot dog.
"It will definitely be useful, but now is not the time. You should put it away for now."
The continuous cloudy weather has significantly reduced the battery storage efficiency of the battery box, and Lu Sheng does not want to consume any more electricity at this time.
"Wait a minute."
He was about to turn and leave when Jiang Shutong called him back. When he turned around, Jiang Shutong was rubbing her hands together expectantly.
"Look, can't it be strengthened too?"