Better to Return Home
Next to the urn, there was a small red box.
Once opened, the "War of National Defense Commemorative Medal" lay quietly inside.
My grandfather spent his life in the military and received countless honors, but this medal was the most treasured of all, and he wouldn't even let others see it.
He left it to Lu Hongbing before his death, which shows that he placed high hopes on him.
Unexpectedly, Lu Hongbing blinded by greed and made a fatal and foolish mistake.
Feeling guilty and ashamed, he instinctively didn't want to see the War of National Defense Commemorative Medal.
But no matter how difficult or impoverished he became, he kept it carefully, without losing or damaging it in the slightest...
This moment became the key to Lu Li's "attainment of enlightenment".
He held the medal in his hand, enveloping it in his mind's attention, carefully sensing its meaning.
The mind is the bioelectromagnetic field synchronously generated by brain neurons.
It can sense the outside world like the five senses, gaining clear vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
Aside from the closer proximity, mental perception is far more effective than physical senses.
But the mind is, after all, a spiritual force, and it can also sense... emotions.
Human emotions are quite mysterious.
The ancients often spoke of a telepathic connection, and there is an inexplicable spiritual connection between twins, mothers and children, and so on.
This phenomenon is not unique; some scientists have proposed that:
Telepathy is an action at a distance of quantum entanglement, and it can even transcend dimensions and time.
On this "War of National Defense Commemorative Medal", Lu Li sensed a small yet profound emotion.
Nostalgia, longing, regret...
My great-grandfather has been gone for many years, and the emotions that remain are like the embers of a candle, insignificant.
But Lu Li instantly recalled the image of his great-grandfather holding the medal in a daze when he was a child, and his heartstrings trembled involuntarily, creating a strong resonance!
This is precisely the "spiritual vessel" left behind by blood relatives, sharing the same lineage.
"With this, the success rate will increase significantly!"
Things went smoothly, Lu Li breathed a long sigh of relief.
If the medal becomes unusable, we'll have to go back to our hometown in Xia Country to find it, which would cause a lot of unnecessary delays.
Such a coincidence truly seems to be the will of Heaven.
After a moment of reflection, Lu Li pressed the medal against his chest.
According to the "Butterfly Dream Out of Body Method," this practice can further enhance the resonance between the practitioner and the "object to which the mind is entrusted," thereby creating an incredibly realistic dream and transcending the self.
However, even with thorough preparation, there is still a chance of failure, which could result in loss of consciousness and becoming a vegetable.
Lu Li felt very calm.
He feared death, but he wasn't afraid of taking risks. On the contrary, he felt that risking his life for power was worthwhile and fair.
A new moon hung high in the night sky. Lu Li gently stroked his father's urn, pondering—
Should we go back to our hometown to reach a breakthrough? That way, we can reach the peak of resonance and allow my father to return to his roots...
Just then, light footsteps came from the stairs.
The door was ajar. Jessica knocked lightly and pushed the door open to enter.
She was wearing a school uniform skirt, and her two fair and smooth thighs showed off her youthful beauty.
He handed over the phone at that moment, smiling as he said:
"I contacted Li Yiliang from Northern Industries. He has some details he'd like to discuss with you and also invited you to attend the Zhuhai Airshow."
"Airshow?"
"It's just a weapons exhibition. We want to sell you more missiles and stuff."
"Let me talk to him."
Lu Li took the phone, Li Yiliang's enthusiastic voice came through:
[Mr. Lu Li, regarding your request to purchase the Avenger autocannon, our company can provide you with the 'CS/SA5 Heavy Rotary Anti-Aircraft Gun,' guaranteed to surpass it in all aspects.]
"Sure, I don't care about the name. Just make sure the size is as small as possible without affecting its power."
[That's fine... but the weapon weighs two tons and generates a 5-ton recoil force. I strongly suggest you purchase it along with the accompanying Armored Vehicle...]
The weapon's full name is "CS/SA5 30mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun," and it is mounted on a wheeled Armored Vehicle.
Selling only machine guns is obviously less profitable than selling the whole set.
Li Yiliang was unaware that Lu Li only wanted to use the machine gun to mow down people; the Armored Vehicle was actually a burden.
"No need, I only need the machine gun."
Since the client had already said that, Li Yiliang didn't say anything more and immediately brought up the main purpose of the call:
[Miss Jessica may have already mentioned the airshow to you; I sincerely invite you to attend. Many advanced weapons will be on display; you certainly won't be disappointed.]
After glancing at his father's urn, Lu Li said, "I should be able to go."
[That's great! I'll send the e-invitation to your phone right away.]
Given Lu Li's demonstrated economic strength and political influence, he is undoubtedly a top-tier client and should be invited to participate in the "Military Sales Shopping Festival."
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After hanging up the phone, Jessica stepped forward and kissed Lu Li, then smiled and said:
"After the inauguration ceremony, Ms. Maria will be visiting Xia Country. She even asked if you wanted to come along, which saves us two plane tickets!"
"Mmm..."
Having accompanied the president of a country back home and also running a powerful company, Lu Li could be considered to have returned home in glory.
But a vague unease lingered in his heart, and he couldn't help but recall his father's dying words—"Never, ever mention me to anyone..."
His father was ashamed to face his homeland, which is why he said those words, but Lu Li knew that he must want to return to his roots.
"Times have changed. Now that I'm returning home in glory, my father shouldn't mind coming back with me."
Lu Li tried to comfort herself repeatedly, but a thorn remained in her heart.
Jessica is incredibly intelligent, and having spent a lot of time with him, she vaguely guesses what her lover is thinking.
She couldn't offer much help, but she gently stroked Lu Li and whispered in his ear:
"Darling, you can vent your frustrations to me. Or we can call Canary over, and the two of us can vent together?"
"No need, just stay with me."
Lu Li shook his head, dispelling the chaotic thoughts.
Jessica smiled sweetly and said:
"Then get some rest. The lady's inauguration ceremony is at 8 a. m., and we have to leave at 5 a. m. Those reporters are very interested in you; you might even make it into the Xia Country's media!"
Lu Di smiled, not taking it to heart.
I'll take this opportunity to practice the "Butterfly Dream" state before going to sleep.
The butterfly dream in the <Butterfly Dream Out of Body Method> is different from ordinary dreaming; it requires the brain to be in a state of rest.
The process of Spirit Refining Fetal Breathing involved experiencing Brain Shock, which is not difficult.
The two lay on the bed, Lu Li holding the girl's soft, snow-white feet, and soon entered a state of dormancy that went even further than deep sleep.
Consciousness plunges into boundless chaos, sinking endlessly.
Lu Li was half-asleep, in a daze, when suddenly a scene froze before his eyes.
Beside a hospital bed, the father, gaunt and sallow-faced, suddenly glared at him and shouted, "Don't mention me to anyone!"
Like a clap of thunder in spring, Lu Li was instantly awakened and sat bolt upright.
The dream was so vivid that he broke out in a cold sweat, which was unusual for him, soaking the sheets.
Lu Li out of bed, dragged the suitcase out again, looked at the urn inside, and sighed softly:
"Still unwilling to go back...?"