Minister Lu

Biodata

Appearance

Minister Lu is a middle-aged man who wears glasses. He is first seen arriving at Qinglin Villa in an understated manner after travelling by plane, high-speed rail, and taxi rather than accepting formal local arrangements. 228

• Middle-aged.
• Wears glasses. 228
• Favors direct, low-formality travel and visits. 228

Personality

Minister Lu is strongly motivated by public benefit and national research interests. Qin Lin's immediate donation of the Adonasi Herb Root cultivation technology catches him off guard, but he quickly focuses on how the donation could lower the cost of SMA treatment and benefit patients. He also insists that Qinglin Laboratory must be compensated rather than having its contribution taken for granted. 229

He is pragmatic, decisive, and willing to use his authority to move critical work forward. When Academicians Zhu, Fei, and Sun resist being sent to Qinglin Manor during a crucial research period, he enforces the leader's order, arranges their departure, and even has personnel help pack their equipment. 380

Minister Lu is also protective of Qin Lin. He helps contain disputes surrounding the Duke King Roses, advises Qin Lin not to respond prematurely to online attacks, and is visibly relieved when Qin Lin rejects an attempt to use the Nobel Prize to pressure him. 245 402 508

Background and History

Minister Lu arrives at Qinglin Villa as the representative sent to negotiate for the Adonasi Herb Roots. His negotiating team is rendered unnecessary when Qin Lin offers to donate both the roots and their cultivation technology without demanding payment. Lu recognizes the medical and international significance of the decision and later delivers official recognition to Qinglin Laboratory, including a special-procurement order for Qinglin Watermelons and the title of Huake Academy Project Cooperation Unit. 228 229 232

Following the Adonasi Herb Root case, he becomes Qinglin Laboratory's principal connection to higher authorities. He oversees the testing and controlled deployment of the Body Enhancement Potion, seeks Qin Lin's assistance in examining traditional Chinese medicine formulas, and supports the development and verification of the Intestinal Guiyuan Powder. 292 301 302

He begins arranging Qinglin Manor recuperation stays for prominent Huake Academy researchers, initially sending Professor Ren and Academician Li. After observing breakthroughs connected to Qinglin Manor, he expands the program to include Academicians Lin, Chu, Zhu, Fei, Sun, and others while taking measures to protect the scientists' work and Qin Lin's privacy. 306 333 380 381

Role in Scientific and National Projects

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Research

• Negotiated Qinglin Laboratory's donation of the Adonasi Herb Root cultivation technology for SMA treatment and advocated compensating the laboratory for its contribution. 229
• Organized verification of the Body Enhancement Potion with athletes and researchers, then negotiated controls on its production and distribution because of its potential value to athletes and soldiers. 292 301 334
• Sought Secret Recipes to demonstrate that the Body Enhancement Potion was not an isolated success of traditional Chinese medicine; Qin Lin's review produced the revised Intestinal Guiyuan Powder formula. 301 302
• Coordinated aged turtle and large yellow croaker supplies for Academician Li's medicinal-cuisine treatment after testing confirmed limited anti-cancer properties in the ingredients. 311
• Obtained the Yufei Cream formula from Qin Lin, arranged comparative testing against imported HKR medicine, and confirmed that Yufei Cream was substantially stronger at repairing damaged tissue. 541
• Arranged emergency delivery of Quality 3 Yufei Cream to preserve and heal a warrior's severed arm. 620

Qinglin Manor and Academician Recuperation

• Established Qinglin Manor as a recuperation site for Huake Academy researchers, personally arranging stays and registration for visiting academicians. 306 333
• Sent Academicians Zhu, Fei, and Sun to the manor despite their objections because their rocket research had reached a bottleneck and their health had deteriorated from overwork. 380
• Requested temporary closure of the manor to the public while the three Great Academicians continued sensitive rocket work there, and arranged special personnel to protect the site. 381
• Took responsibility for the fallout caused by Academician Luo Hui's stay, reassured Qin Lin after Luo left, and subsequently arranged Academician Jin's visit instead. 433 435

Space, Materials, and Defense Technology

• Reported the successful cultivation of space seeds by Qin Lin and Li Kai, then facilitated research into the chameleon tree's color-changing material and Bubble Grass's oxygen-producing bubbles. 584 587
• Returned the chameleon tree to the Capital City for strict protection while arranging for Bubble Grass technology to be shared with Qinglin Laboratory. 587
• Secured Qinglin Laboratory's ice-sealing launcher and special-fiber technologies for Huake Academy, directing their development toward firefighting equipment, freezing weapons, and protective combat suits. 631 632
• Shared the isolation-button design for the color-changing combat suit with Qin Lin immediately upon request, trusting Qin Lin to improve the technology. 658
• Oversaw the use of Great Strength Potion and Great Spirit Potion in planetary-terraforming work after recognizing their potential to restore stamina and relieve fatigue. 765 766
• Received and organized research into advanced technologies provided by Qin Lin, including the Falcon Flight Device's Semi-cold Fusion Power and upgraded laser weapons intended for spacecraft. 843 901

Environmental and Agricultural Projects

• Asked Qin Lin and Li Kai to assist with desertification-control research, then monitored Qin Lin's simulated desert fields and reported the survival of wasabi, dogtooth grass, watermelons, rice, apples, chives, and other desert-adapted plants. 678 679 681 698
• Used Qin Lin's reputation to motivate Huake Academy research teams, though desert-control researchers were too impressed by Academician Xiao Qin to view him as a competitor. 678 679
• Supported Qinglin Laboratory's willow leaf duckweed project after confirming its participation in the Mauritius oil-pollution cleanup bid. 606
• Recognized the national energy-saving potential of the Streetlight Tree and brought samples to the Capital City for study and policy discussion. 748
• Delivered approval documents connected to Youcheng Airport construction, emphasizing the need for a direct route to Qinglin Scenic Area. 751

Relationships

• Qin Lin — Primary government liaison and trusted collaborator. Minister Lu repeatedly brings national projects to Qin Lin, protects his interests, obtains technologies from him, and relies on his cooperation in medical, environmental, aerospace, and defense work. 229 301 381 631 901
• Li Kai — Respects Li Kai as an exceptional researcher and initially praises his fieldwork on the Adonasi Herb Root. Later entrusts him, alongside Qin Lin, with cultivating space seeds and assisting major research projects. 229 583 678
• Professor Ren — Longtime Huake Academy associate who introduces Minister Lu to Qinglin Laboratory and accompanies him during the Adonasi Herb Root transfer. 228 230 232
• Academician Li — Works with Minister Lu on researcher recuperation, Kha stone verification, and research matters connected to Qinglin Manor. 306 477 479
• Academicians Zhu, Fei, and Sun — Rocket-research leaders whom Minister Lu orders to recuperate at Qinglin Manor; their later breakthrough validates his decision. 380 386
• Academician Chu — Frequent collaborator on rocket, space-seed, and planetary-terraforming projects. 584 606 766
• Ma Hong — Relies on Ma Hong to protect Qinglin Manor, report major developments, and deliver sensitive materials such as Quality 3 Yufei Cream. 620 678 660
• Prince Tala — Acts as Tala's liaison during the prince's visits to Qinglin Scenic Area and supports his requests connected to the scenic area and business opportunities. 702 705

Major Story Arcs

• Adonasi Herb Root Donation — Arrives unannounced to negotiate for the roots, only for Qin Lin to donate the roots and cultivation technology outright; Lu facilitates official recognition and special procurement for Qinglin Laboratory. 228 229 232
• Body Enhancement Potion Control — Organizes testing, presses for restricted production and distribution, and monitors the resulting athlete and soldier trials. 292 301 334
• Qinglin Manor Research Haven — Establishes the manor as a recuperation site for high-level researchers, secures sensitive rocket work there, and helps preserve its secrecy. 333 380 381 386
• Space Seeds and Protective Equipment — Facilitates the study of chameleon trees and Bubble Grass, leading to color-changing materials, oxygen-supplying bubbles, and protective-combat-suit applications. 584 587 631 656
• Desertification-Control Initiative — Seeks Qin Lin's help with desert research and uses Qinglin's desert-adapted plants to support the country at an environmental exchange conference. 678 681 698
• Advanced Technology Expansion — Coordinates research and deployment of Semi-cold Fusion Power, gravity chambers, Spirit Enhancement Pills, advanced laser weapons, and other technologies supplied by Qin Lin. 843 872 901