Chapter 144
After politely taking his leave, Shi Lei went to the balcony.
Madam Wen Yue got along very well with Lisa and Texas, and showed no signs of being angry.
Seeing Wei Yenwu enter the balcony, she consciously chose to ignore him. Turning her gaze to Shi Lei, she asked:
"What, finished talking?"
"Yes, I have something to do at six o'clock tonight, so I'll take them and leave first. I'll visit again when I have the chance."
Texas and Lisa stood up and thanked each other for the snacks.
"Let me see you off."
"No need for that, Madam."
Once the three were out of sight, Madam Wen Yue, who had been smiling the whole time, instantly stopped smiling.
Wei Yenwu smiled sheepishly and stepped forward, trying to put his arm around his wife's shoulder to comfort her, but she broke free.
"Don't touch me!"
Couples often quarrel in bed and make up before they get out of bed. It's perfectly normal to have little disagreements sometimes. He wasn't deterred by this and sincerely apologized.
"Madam, please calm down, it's all my fault,"
Wenyue snorted coldly upon hearing this, and crossed her arms, saying:
"So where did you go wrong?"
"I was wrong, I was wrong."
Seeing his wife's increasingly worse complexion, Wei Yenwu inwardly groaned. He struggled to think of a solution.
He didn't look like a dignified governor at all.
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After leaving the governor's residence, Texas drove to the Lin Residence in the Slums.
It was six o'clock, and the afterglow of the setting sun poured over the clouds. Clumps of golden cotton candy floated in the air, creating a beautiful sunset scene.
After passing through the checkpoint, we entered the Slums. The sky here was no different from that of the Upper City.
The journey to the Core City was quite long, and the return trip coincided with the evening rush hour, which caused some delays. By the time we arrived at the Lin Residence, it was already past the agreed-upon time of six o'clock.
Shi Lei and Texas went out today after receiving a commission and don't need to return to the company to clock in. They just need to send a message to Is using the chat app to let Isu know.
After getting out of the car, the two of them, one on each side, led Lisa into the main hall of the Lin Residence. The oval table was laden with a sumptuous spread of dishes, all classic dishes from Lungmen.
Shi Lei looked around but didn't see Chen. He guessed she hadn't talked to the Rat King for long and had gone back on her own. As the head of the Special Inspectorate, and with the Lungmen Guard Department branch newly established, it was inappropriate for her to leave the officers behind for dinner, as she needed to go back to oversee the overall situation.
However, he saw Mudrock during the meal.
Now that the Lin family father and daughter know she is Shi Lei's relative, they naturally take her seriously. After confirming the dinner appointment for the evening, they called Mudrock, who was about to leave work, to come and keep them company.
Shi Lei approached the dining table, gave Lin Gerei an apologetic smile, and then opened the bottle and poured wine.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I won't make excuses; I'll punish myself with three drinks first."
After saying that, he poured himself three cups of wine and drank them in a row.
He did all of this voluntarily.
Although no contract was made with the Rat King, it is an indisputable fact that the agreed time was six o'clock but was delayed.
Punishing oneself with alcohol can both atone for one's mistake and allow for a quick transition to the next stage.
Lin Gerei didn't stop him. After he finished drinking, he immediately showed a kind smile and greeted him:
"You have a good capacity for alcohol! Come, have a seat."
Shi Lei, Texas, and Lisa sat on the left side of the main seat, while Lin Yuxia and Mudrock sat on the right side.
Lin Yuxia knew his dietary restrictions, so today she served only home-style dishes, with no seafood included.
Roast goose is a classic specialty dish of Lungmen. First, the goose is cleaned and marinated with salt, malt powder, and other seasonings. Then, a sauce made from white vinegar and sugar in a specific ratio is poured over the goose, and it's roasted in an oven. Once the skin is golden brown, it's ready to eat. It's fragrant, tender, crispy, and has an excellent texture. Other classic Lungmen delicacies include honey-glazed char siu.
Shi Lei didn't rush to pick up his chopsticks, waiting until Lin Gerei, the oldest person at the banquet, started eating before taking a bite.
He took a few bites, expressing his gratitude for the hospitality. Then he got straight to the point, saying:
"Old Mr. Lin, regarding the issue of tens of thousands of people losing their jobs after dismantling the gray industry chain in the Slums, I've already taken care of it this afternoon after running around everywhere."
Upon hearing this, Lin Gerei's eyes showed surprise.
It's not just a few dozen, or a few hundred, it's tens of thousands of jobs.
It's incredible that Shi Lei solved the problem that had been bothering him for so long in just a few hours.
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
"Real?"
"Of course, I have already reached an agreement with Governor Wei Yenwu of Longmen Governor and Mr. Blake, the head of the Schwayer Group. We'll arrange a time this Sunday for everyone to get together for afternoon tea. We'll discuss the details then and finalize the whole project."
Hearing this confident tone, coupled with the names of those two people, Lin Gerei completely convinced.
He never expected that Shi Lei would actually accomplish this task that no ordinary person could do!
Lin Gerei had previously considered collaborating with the wealthiest company in Lungmen, the Schwayer Group. However, the Slums at that time were a chaotic place with terrible security. He knew the chances were slim, so he gave up.
But things are different now.
A few months ago, Shi Lei dropped three Catastrophe Meteorite in the Slums, wiping out two or three hundred out-of-town Feline, which alerted most of the local gangs.
Later, Lin Gerei hired Shi Lei's henchman Mudrock to suppress all the disobedient gangs with a giant Stone Statues, completely extinguishing their previous arrogance.
In addition, the recent killing of nine small gang leaders in a single day has made all the major gang leaders feel insecure, and they are staying in their strongholds every day.
There are also gangs of thieves, counterfeit medicine workshops, and so on...
The gangs that were once criticized by the people have become increasingly low-key after repeated crackdowns. As a result, the security situation in the Slums has naturally improved.
Next, all that's needed is to eradicate the gangs involved in the illegal human trafficking and other gray-market industries. The remaining gangs are basically ordinary gangs that profit from gambling dens, mahjong parlors, brothels, etc., and they won't be able to cause any real trouble.
Shi Lei deserves at least 60-70% credit for improving public security in the Slums. Now, he has brought in large enterprises to help tens of thousands of unemployed people. It is no exaggeration to call him the benefactor of the entire Slums.
"Haha, that's wonderful! Yuxia, quick, pour Mister Shi Lei some wine!"
Shi Lei is perfectly healthy and doesn't need his friends to go out of their way to pour him drinks. Whether it's table manners or drinking etiquette, he only follows what he deems necessary:
"No need to trouble yourself, I can do it myself."
Having said that, he poured half a glass of red wine. He and Lin Gerei looked at each other from afar and raised their glasses in celebration.
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Sarah was a minor and couldn't drink alcohol. Seeing everyone stand up, she substituted a beverage. Following everyone else's example, she stood on tiptoe to try and clink glasses.
"Mister Shi Lei, thank you so much for everything you've done! I... I don't know how to describe it, but in short, you are a great benefactor to the Slums. Everything I want to say is in this drink, so let me toast you again!"
Compared to the Upper City and the Core City, the Slums have much lower prices and lower wages.
If the Schwayer Group were to move in here, even paying them the minimum wage would be far better than what most small workshops in the Slums offer.
In the past, people in Slums had to work on their knees to earn a living, and even then, they didn't earn much. In these lawless areas, labor laws were practically worthless. Gangs and unscrupulous workshops weren't charities; wage deductions and unpaid overtime were commonplace.
Lin Gerei was aware of this situation, but he was powerless to stop or improve it. Because this was the inevitable trend in the Slums.
Now I can stand up and still make money!
Shi Lei felt that such praise from his benefactor was excessive. He didn't believe he had put in much effort. He had simply used the resources he had and some business acumen to facilitate a project that benefited the people.
But I couldn't refuse their hospitality, so I had to drink.
"Old Mr. Lin, you flatter me. I only did what I could. Just as you said, the words are all in the wine. Cheers!"
After finishing his drink, Shi Lei turned the glass upside down to indicate that not a drop remained. He then placed the glass on the table.
"Also, Old Mr. Lin, I will be attending the meeting on Sunday. We'll be sitting down and talking about the distribution of benefits. I'll just be there to freeload and won't be participating in the discussion. But you have to have your bottom line and not give away too much."
Actually, Lin Gerei understood perfectly well, even without him saying it. As the behind-the-scenes manager of the Slums, he certainly wanted to secure more benefits for the people. Giving up too little might cause the project to fall apart. Giving up too much would harm everyone's interests. Finding the right balance required improvisation.
Shi Lei has already set up the stage. If he were to take on all of this as well, where would he put his old face? As for how to Business Negotiation, Lin Gerei knew exactly what to do.
"I know that, but you don't need to worry about the negotiations. You've secured such a big project in just one afternoon, I have to have another drink with you!"
As the Rat King poured the wine, he noticed his daughter Lin Yuxia's adoring gaze towards Shi Lei, and couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
What a pity. How wonderful it would be if such a talented young man were my Lin family's son-in-law!
At that time, Lin Yuxia was inexperienced and had no romantic feelings whatsoever. It felt too late for her to pursue him then.
However, Lin Gerei also knew that Shi Lei was no ordinary person. His earlier reflections were merely thoughts in his mind. Perhaps, he wouldn't even look down on the small Lin family.
"Brother Shi~"
Lisa sat next to Shi Lei, drinking her beverage through a straw. Seeing that he had drunk quite a bit, she blinked her big eyes and asked:
"Won't you feel terrible if you drink too much? Why don't you stop drinking?"
Shi Lei smiled upon hearing this, reached out and touched her soft fox ears, and followed up with:
"Hahahaha, okay. I think that's enough too. I'll stop drinking after this cup."
Seeing his owner laughing heartily and patting the little girl's head, Geo Archon.
Who is this little girl?
Why do they have such a good relationship with their owner?
I saw her at the Slums branch of the Lungmen Guard Department before and thought she was someone's child.
Ahhhh, I also want my owner to pat my head.
I was here first!
Mudrock felt a surge of envy, but outwardly showed no sign of it. He simply ate more slowly, glancing at the food across the table, seemingly unintentionally.
When Shi Lei said he wouldn't drink anymore, Lin Gerei didn't press him. His daughter, Lin Yuxia, often partyed with Penguin Logistics employees and knew his temperament well. She had mentioned it to him once before. Shi Lei was straightforward; once he said he wouldn't drink, he really meant it, and continuing to persuade him would only increase his resentment.
Moreover, when it comes to urging others to drink, it's always those without social status who drink the most. Those with status can just drink a little out of politeness if they're in a good mood; there's no such thing as forcing them to drink.
"Alright, then this will be the last cup. From now on, your affairs are the Lin family's affairs. If there's anything we can do to help, just let us know."
Given Shi Lei's abilities, there's rarely anything he'd need the Lin family's help with. Since Old Master Lin has said so, regardless of whether it's just polite talk, he'll accept.
"Okay, it's settled then."
Shi Lei actually wanted to make a joke, suggesting that he send the bills to the Lin family in the future. But he was afraid that Lin Gerei would take it seriously, so he swallowed the words he was about to say.
The banquet was filled with laughter and joy, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.
After a satisfying meal, Shi Lei bid farewell to everyone. He got into the passenger seat of the Texas and returned to the Upper City.
Watching the car disappear into the distance, Mudrock felt that he couldn't bear to stay for even one more day of these forty-odd days!
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Time flies by like fast-forwarding through a movie.
During this period, Shi Lei and his colleagues at Penguin Logistics made several attempts to find out Texas's preferences. Unfortunately, apart from knowing about chocolate bars, they all returned empty-handed.
The main issue is that some things can't be said too obviously; if Texas finds out, the surprise loses its meaning. Croissant bought the motorcycle without Exusiai's knowledge, and it worked very well.
Before I knew it, we had arrived at 5.
Saturday, the 23rd of the month.
As promised, Shi Lei prepared to visit the Mudrock's Squad at their base in the Lower City. He always kept his promises as soon as possible.
Texas had nothing to do on the weekend, so she said she'd come along to check it out. She's practically a full-time chauffeur now.
This time, Shi Lei not only brought Lisa along, but also packed the books he had finished reading in the trunk.
During the past six months of my transmigration, except for the month I spent in Syracuse when my reading speed slowed down, I maintained a reading speed of at least one book a day.