Chapter 145

There was no way around it; the work at Penguin Logistics was just too leisurely, and he didn't want to play games. He had an abundance of free time, something no other job could match.

As long as there aren't tens of thousands of orders with pay, it's fine for the Messenger to do nothing at the company. Sometimes, a cup of tea and a book are enough to keep him occupied all day.

I clock in at 9 a. m., read until lunchtime, then take a nap in the afternoon before continuing to read until 5 p. m. to finish get off work. This kind of paid reading job is the envy of countless working people.

In fact, Messenger is extremely dangerous. Sometimes, completing a single delivery could cost you your life. It's fair to say that Penguin Logistics is a special case.

Shi Lei put nearly a hundred books into the trunk of his car, preparing to transport them all there. Mainly because they have children there, and it would be good for them to read and learn more.

What he didn't know was that the Mudrock's Squad was actually studying by reading magazines every day. Lappland discovered this while she was in captivity. However, she didn't think much of it and didn't tell Shi Lei and Texas.

Hearing that the books were to be given to little girls of the same age, Lisa volunteered to go with them. Anything that helps others makes her very happy.

After setting off, Texas went to a supermarket. She picked out a lot of fresh meat and vegetables, wanting to improve the children's meals at the settlement.

Shi Lei then squeezed several children's toys and candies into the shopping cart whenever he could find a spare moment.

By the time Texas arrived at the location, it was already 10:42 a. m.

Lappland wasn't imprisoned here, so there's no need to build colossi to fill the stronghold. Mudrock has retrieved all the White Stone Golem, making room for everyone to move around. Only two Redstone Golem remain, standing like gatekeepers on the left and right.

Upon hearing V knock on the door and say that Shi Lei had arrived, Mudrock quickly came out of the Clay Sculpture room on the third floor and went downstairs to greet him.

Today she wore a black silk blouse, which perfectly complemented her snow-white hair.

With a devilish figure and an angelic face, anyone who sees her would praise her for her ample bosom and large breasts.

Since the Originium attached to my limbs was removed, the scars have gradually healed. A little foundation blended in is all it takes to easily cover them up.

Without Originium affecting her appearance, Mudrock became more confident and cheerful. Although she still often stayed alone in the Clay Sculpture room talking to the Stone Statues, the smiles on her face had noticeably increased.

"My lord, you've arrived!"

Shi Lei built a floating Rock Constructs tray to hold books, toys, meat, and other items. He no longer carries things by hand; he uses this method instead.

"Yes, I said I would come to see you the other day, and here I am. These are all books I've read before, I don't know if they will be of any help to you. If you don't need them, I'll take them back later."

"Sir, we are in dire need of this."

Mudrock bowed in thanks and gestured for the infected women beside him to take the books down in batches.

Shi Lei looked around and noticed that there were fewer Sarkaz mercenaries stationed there. He asked:

Where are the guards here?

"They are apprentices at a newly opened restaurant in the Upper City and don't come on weekends."

For the catering industry, weekend customer traffic may be higher than usual, so it's understandable that they don't return to their usual locations.

Shi Lei nodded in satisfaction. It was already a good step forward that they were able to find jobs to support themselves.

"I'll go wash the vegetables and cut the meat first, you guys chat."

Texas carried the meat and vegetables down, called two Sarkaz for help, and went straight to the kitchen.

The infected little girls stood behind their mother, looking timidly at Vulpo, who had Nine Tails.

Their surprised and curious gazes were as if they were looking at a noble princess.

Shi Lei smiled, turned his head and instructed Lisa:

"Lisa, there are some toys here. You can take them and play with them. We'll call you when it's time to eat. Just don't leave this yard."

"Okay, Lisa understands!"

These infected little girls are all Sarkaz, and most of them have never seen Vulpo before. They've never seen a Nine Tails Vulpo before. Considering they're around the same age, they should be able to become friends quickly.

Shi Lei felt that Lisa acted like a little adult in front of them, so reserved. Perhaps she would be happier playing with peers.

Before long, only he and Mudrock remained.

Shi Lei pointed to the top floor of the low building, and the latter instantly understood. Without asking any further questions, she followed him to the rooftop. This opportunity to be alone made her heart pound.

"I had to go out of town last month and haven't had a chance to ask how you've been lately."

"Thank you for your concern, Master. We are all doing well. We don't have to worry about food, clothing, shelter, or transportation. We are very satisfied with our current life."

Shi Lei nodded, his gaze fixed on the distance:

"Well, I'm glad you're satisfied. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, please remember to tell me. I've accepted you all."

We will take full responsibility.

"I understand, Master."

Mudrock kept his head down, not mentioning the warehouse purchase. Anyway, there was still over a month left; he'd endured all the hardship and toil. Once he received his salary in early July, he could go house hunting and move into his new home in just a few days.

She might not work for Lin Gerei anymore, and just sell Clay Sculpture every day. As long as she can stay by her master's side often, she's willing to do any kind of work.

"Oh, right."

Shi Lei suddenly thought of something and said:

"When do you have time? I'll take you to Taigu Plaza to buy a cell phone."

He now needs Lin Yuxia to relay his information if he wants to find Mudrock, which he finds very troublesome.

Shi Lei didn't know how much Mudrock earned, nor did he intend to ask. Just by looking at the fact that she hadn't bought a phone after working for several months, he knew that all her money was going towards supporting the team members, leaving her in dire financial straits.

But the truth is, Mudrock had enough savings to buy several of the latest mobile phones. She didn't buy them because she was afraid she would be tempted to call Shi Lei, so she simply chose not to.

"Oh, no need for you to spend money, it's just that I don't usually need it, so I haven't bought one yet. I'll try to buy one when I have some free time, and I'll call you then."

"No need to spend money, I always mail the bills. Mudrock, I remember you have weekends off, right? I can't make it tomorrow, how about next Saturday?"

Mudrock waved its hands repeatedly, not wanting to spend its owner's money:

"No need, no need, I'll use my savings to buy the phone, you don't need to spend any money, really."

Seeing that she insisted on buying it herself, Shi Lei had no choice but to give up.

After that, the two chatted casually on the rooftop. Although the conversation consisted of nothing more than everyday trivia, it brought Mudrock immense joy.

May 23, 11:25 AM

Texas prepared a lavish lunch and invited everyone to eat early. After lunch, she, Shi Lei, and Mudrock went to the rooftop to look down on Lisa and the others playing from above.

At 2 PM, Exusiai sent me a chat message, inviting me to play mahjong.

Seeing that Lisa was getting along well with the little girls, Shi Lei wasn't in a hurry to go back. He replied that he couldn't go now and stayed at the base until after 4 p. m. before leaving.

Mahjong can be played anytime, but Lisa won't stay at Lungmen forever. Just watching the children's smiles quietly is therapeutic for both body and mind.

When Shi Lei returned with Texas, he found that Exusiai and Lin Yuxia were still guarding outside the warehouse.

There was no other way, so I invited them to have dinner at a nearby Yan restaurant. Afterwards, we sat down at the mahjong table and played until 10 p. m.

Tomorrow is Sunday, Shi Lei has an important meeting to attend. In addition, he has developed a habit of going to bed early and waking up early since living with Lisa, so he didn't stay up late playing mahjong.

Texas's birthday is in eight days. But their inquiries into her preferences have yet to yield any substantial results.

Texas always with Shi Lei these days, so she hasn't shown any obvious preferences. Even if she wanted to give him a birthday present, she wouldn't know what to get.

While rinsing his mouth by the washbasin that evening, Shi Lei saw Lisa's back and suddenly an idea came to him:

"Lisa, can I ask you for a favor?"

Lisa was washing her face when she heard this. She wrung out the towel, dried her face, and turned to reply:

"Sure, Brother Shi, what do you need Lisa to do?"

After spending these few days with her, Shi Lei discovered that Lisa was far more mature than her peers. She understood many things on her own without needing much explanation.

"Here's the thing, Lisa. Next Sunday is Texas's birthday. A few of us colleagues want to prepare a surprise birthday gift for her, but we don't know her specific preferences."

Tomorrow I'm attending a meeting about Slums redevelopment, and it's not a suitable occasion to bring you along. My idea is to entrust you to Texas's care tomorrow. While you're there, try to find out what expensive things she likes. If you ask, Texas won't suspect anything. Also, don't say it's my idea to ask, or there won't be any surprises."

After hearing his description, Lisa nodded in agreement:

"No problem, Brother Shi. You can go to the meeting tomorrow without worry, leave the rest to me."

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Sunday, May 24th.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Shi Lei called the three parties to confirm the time and place of the meeting.

Blake Suiya preferred to discuss the matter inside the group's building, rather than casually finding a restaurant or cafe. He respected Swire's wishes and helped relay the message to Wei Yenwu and Lin Gerei.

After all, it's a big project worth hundreds of millions, so it's better to be formal. After discussion, it was agreed that we would meet at 2 PM in the conference room of the Schwayer Group Building.

After lunch, Shi Lei entrusted Lisa to Texas's care. Before leaving, he took a medical book, intending to read it during the tripartite negotiations.

It would take Shi Lei forty to fifty minutes to walk from the warehouse to the Schwayer Group Building. He could save a lot of time by flying directly, but there was no need for that.

Since we have plenty of time, we can just stroll over at our leisure and treat it as an after-dinner walk.

When Shi Lei arrived at the group's building, it was already 1:40 PM. He took the elevator to the conference room and found that Wei Yenwu and Lin Gerei were already there.

They were talking about something, but stopped talking immediately after hearing the door open.

Wei Yenwu called Shi Lei over today, originally

He originally intended to probe the other party's background. However Madam Wen Yue's presence on Monday prevented him from having any opportunity to do so.

However, after speaking with Lin Gerei, Wei Yenwu dismissed this dangerous idea. It was better to maintain the status quo than to provoke a troublesome entity.

Shi Lei knew they were friends of many years. Their recent avoidance of him meant they were probably discussing some private matters. He had no interest in this and had no intention of pressing them for details.

In the center of the conference room stood an oval table with a perfectly polished surface. Shi Lei didn't sit next to Wei Yenwu and Lin Gerei, but instead chose a seat closest to the door and began reading a medical book.

Meanwhile, Blake Suiya arrived at the scene. He instructed his staff to serve hot tea, then noticed Shi Lei sitting by the door and asked with some confusion:

"Hey, what are you doing sitting here? Why don't you sit over there and chat with everyone?"

"No need, I'm just organizing a gathering. I'm here today at the governor's invitation to make an appearance, and I won't participate in the specific discussions of the project. You guys talk your way, don't worry about me."

"Oh well..."

Blake didn't insist and went over to sit down. Together with the Rat King, they discussed the plan to move into the Slums.

Lin Gerei believed that Shi Lei had persuaded Wei Yenwu and Blake. Blake, however, believed that Shi Lei had already communicated with Wei Yenwu and Lin Gerei.

All three of them believed that Shi Lei had reached an agreement with the other two, and they were convinced of this. Based on the premise that the other party was willing to cooperate, Blake and Lin Gerei began discussing the details of the Schwayer Group's entry into the Slums.

Wei Yenwu did not participate in the discussion; he was more like a witness to the meeting. During the discussions, he simply listened silently, occasionally glancing at Shi Lei was reading a book.

To expedite the project's completion, Lin Gerei produced a map of the Slums. The gangs that needed to be eradicated were marked with red circles. If the Schwayer Group agreed to move in, the land would be vacated for their use once these gangs were eliminated. The Lin family would provide full support no matter which district they opened a factory in.

After talking for more than half an hour, Blake called in a more professional legal team. The two sides then engaged in active discussions and consultations regarding their respective interests.

Schwayer Group has made sufficient concessions to establish pilot factories in two Slums. If the results are good, further investment can be made later.

Shi Lei diligently memorized the basic medical knowledge, completely ignoring their conversation. Even if he knew, what difference would it make? It wouldn't concern him at all.

The meeting lasted for nearly three hours and finally ended with a handshake between Blake and Lin Gerei.

The Schwayer Group's entry into the Slums will be divided into three phases. The first phase requires Lin Gerei to crack down on all gangs involved in the shady business within the Slums and maintain local security. The second phase involves the Schwayer Group conducting on-site inspections and selecting two pilot areas to establish factories and recruit staff. The third phase, after confirming the pilot projects are successful, will see the gradual construction of various infrastructure facilities throughout the Slums.

Blake asked his lawyer for a handwritten business plan, and surprisingly, he brought up Shi Lei, who was engrossed in reading a book:

"Mister Zhongli, could you please take a look and see if there's anything else that needs to be added?"

The two sides negotiated for a long time, and every item was clearly written down in black and white, leaving no room for criticism.

As a business expert, Blake had no need to consult a novice. His actions were not meant to be humiliating, but rather to demonstrate his respect for Shi Lei.

If it weren't for his connections, the Schwayer Group wouldn't have been among the first companies to move into the Slums.

Opportunities are like shooting stars, fleeting and ephemeral, in any industry. Those who act first often reap the rewards, while those who follow can only scrape by.

Shi Lei wanted to refuse, but when he looked up and saw Blake...

He presented the proposal with a respectful demeanor. Not wanting to ruin the pleasant atmosphere, he reached out and took it.

After quickly flipping through the document, Shi Lei spoke:

"This proposal is very detailed and considers all aspects very thoroughly. I have no objections, except for one small suggestion to add a finishing touch."

"Oh? Why don't you tell me about it?"