Lu Li hadn't yet enjoyed any of the recreational facilities in the manor.
Taking advantage of the rare opportunity, Jessica pulled him into the sauna.
As the girl helped him change into his bathrobe, Lu Li lay back on the recliner, enjoying the moment, while simultaneously taking out his phone and browsing the "Firepower Strike" page on the Northern Industries website.
[SR-5 multiple rocket launcher, 20 rounds in a salvo... I could send three of them.]
[Six 155mm cannons would be enough to form an artillery battery for sustained firepower.]
[Three more Attack Helicopter arrive, giving us a aerial shower...]
Lu Li was calculating what he needed to buy: various weapons, equipment, and ammunition; he figured he'd need at least a hundred million dollars to be on the safe side.
And in his own account... there was only $17 million left.
"As the saying goes, 'When the cannons roar, gold flows like water,' modern warfare is truly an expensive business."
The expense was quite large, but Lu Li wasn't too worried.
He planned to make money through "relatively" legitimate channels first; if that didn't work, he'd rob the Star Alliance Country's treasury.
"The New York Underground Vault, the Denver Mint, Fort Knox, the West Point Military Academy Vault..."
Lu Li quickly located the largest treasuries of the four Star Alliance Country as backup options.
His past life experiences, especially the loss of his leg, did not cause him any psychological pressure.
The real pressure comes from figuring out how to deal with the soul that drives the Terminator.
To operate those machines, you need to activate at least 10 "Terminators".
Moreover, operating helicopters, cannons, and rocket launchers requires a higher level of intelligence.
Lu Li estimated that each "Terminator" would need to be infused with 800... no, a thousand souls!
"That means we'd have to kill 10,000 villains, which isn't something that can be done in a short time..."
He stared blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought. Just then, Jessica reached out and tugged at him, saying:
"Hey, what are you thinking about?"
"Some difficult things."
Hearing Lu Li's words, Jessica got up from the recliner and smiled sweetly:
"I'll dance for you, so you won't worry anymore~"
After saying that, she took off her bath towel, waved her porcelain-like, graceful body, and began to dance a ballet.
Her slender, white legs and taut waist instantly soothed Lu Li's mental exhaustion.
"Actually, it's not that difficult. There's not much else in either world, but there are just a lot of fucking scumbags!"
Lu Li took out his phone and contacted the "Huihong Precision Machinery Equipment" company, spending 1 million dollars to order 30 Terminators, plus air freight costs.
Every time a Terminator is activated, it signifies a bloody battle!
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After finishing their sauna session, the two went to bed early to rest.
The chairman and CEO are embracing intimately and sweetly; this company must have a bright future.
Lu Li paid a $100 million appearance fee, thinking he wouldn't get any business for a year.
Even Aurora wondered if someone would offer a huge sum of money to hire Lu Li.
To everyone's surprise, business came in so quickly!
Around noon on the second day
Following Lu Li's instructions, Jessica contacted a construction company to build a warehouse on the territory.
She changed into the business suit she wore with her campaign team and planned to go there in person.
Just as I was about to go downstairs, my phone rang.
"It's a call from Mr. Luke, the richest man in the world!"
This manor was a gift from Luke; Jessica saved his number when the handover was completed.
In addition, the contact number provided by "Dragon Security Consulting Company" during registration also belongs to Jessica!
Lu Li exclaimed in surprise, "Did they start selling right after opening?"
Jessica had thought of this too, and excitedly exchanged a glance with him before answering the phone:
"Hello, Mr. Luke."
"Yes, he is here, please wait a moment."
Jessica quickly handed the phone to Lu Li: "We've got a job!"
Lu Li took the phone, and Luke's slightly tired voice came through:
[Mr. Lu, I just learned that you have started a company, and I have a tricky matter I would like to entrust to you.]
"Please speak."
My granddaughter has been kidnapped by the "Lotas" Drug cartel. I'm willing to pay a reward of $100 million to rescue her immediately!
The Lotas Drug cartel is a rival of the Benjamin Group, and most people would avoid it at all costs.
Lu Li, feeling there weren't enough scumbags already, readily agreed, "Okay, I agree."
Thank you so much! I'll send you the details right away!
Luke quickly went to prepare.
After hanging up the phone, Lu Li was about to go and make a profit from this windfall that had come knocking on his door.
Just then, his own phone rang... It was Ms. Maria!
"They all happened to be here at the same time, is it also because of Luke?"
Lu Li had a vague idea of what was going on, so he pressed the answer button.
Ms. Maria's familiar voice rang out:
[Lu Li, congratulations on your company's smooth operation. We have a tricky task here: Mr. Luke's granddaughter has been kidnapped...]
Lu Li was about to say that he already knew, but the woman quickly followed up:
[Also kidnapped were a counselor from the Francois embassy and a veteran of the National Action Party.]
Lu Li was somewhat puzzled. So many people had been kidnapped? And embassy officials among them?
Fortunately, Ms. Maria quickly provided an explanation:
[Intelligence indicates that a key member of the Lotas Drug cartel, Callet, has arrived in Mexico City.]
[This person is insane; he committed 20 crimes in one day... These three individuals have sensitive identities; please rescue them at all costs.]
Since it only required one trip anyway, and the number of trips didn't make a big difference, Lu Li simply agreed.
"I'd be happy to help. Just give me the relevant information."
Thank you very much, Aurora will contact you shortly.
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The situation is somewhat surreal.
It's one thing for the richest man's granddaughter to be kidnapped, but it's truly unbelievable that even embassy officials and dignitaries have been kidnapped.
Lu Li wasn't surprised; kidnapping was a traditional "game" of Mexico.
Here, whether you're a corporate president, a high-ranking government official, or even a member of Drug cartel, you have to be prepared to be kidnapped.
Moreover, regardless of whether a ransom is paid or not, the kill rate is nearly 100%.
Less than a minute later, Aurora called to contact her.
[Hey Lu Li, you'll be riding in my helicopter again soon.]
"Okay, tell me what happened."
[A madman has kidnapped 20 people in a single day, but the lady hopes you will rescue that "National Action Party elder." He is a crucial ally, involved not only in the upcoming power transition but also in forming a cabinet and securing the support of the opposition.]
Lu Li immediately understood why Ms. Maria had called him personally.
Of course, since the lady couldn't say these things, Aurora did.
At this point, Jessica said, "Go and attend to your business; I'll contact the construction company."
Lu Li nodded and said, "Okay, take A'da with you."
He waved, and A'da followed behind the girl.
This puppet has been left on Blue Star to undergo the tempering of willpower, and it's starting to show signs of change; it's about to undergo some kind of transformation!
With the kids out of school, and having to attend parent-teacher meetings and pick up things, I've been dealing with all sorts of things, so this update is a bit late. Sorry.