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Chapter 271 Li Shangyin

"The progress of the first phase of the new canal project in the new urban area is nearing completion. After the infrastructure construction is completed, more industrial chains can be officially launched. However, according to the current situation, the pace of many links must be slower." Lin Yuxia and Ling Dengxian walked side by side along the artificial river. It was lunch time, and the construction site was quiet and silent. The two paused for a moment and walked into the building materials placement area.

The guards let Lin Yuxia go after verifying her identity. Although most people in Xincheng District now know her identity, the necessary procedures must still be followed. After all, the general manager is back today, and Lin Yuxia is no longer the top person in charge, so the priorities must be distinguished.

"Indeed, if you take too big a step, you may easily fall over." Ling Dengxian faced the river breeze and buttoned his chest. The last skin wound on his cheek had been healed by Bai Yan. Fortunately, Bai Yan was there, otherwise it would be difficult to cover it up when he returned later.

Especially since Shuangye, who was already a bit picky about him, would probably give him another unreliable impression of "being beaten up on the first day of his return in his own territory".

"The talents buried in Xincheng District just because of the identity of the infected are completely unable to keep up with the pace. Mr. Jiang Sa plans to negotiate with the relevant training platforms in Yuancheng District after returning from his business trip to establish a technical learning platform for the infected. But even if he succeeds, it can only solve the immediate problem."

"The school can't do anything about it. It's already difficult to require infected people to enter and leave the city during limited hours. Governor Wei is also under a lot of pressure from the business circle. Originally, the infected people only existed as cheap low-level labor in Longmen... Of course, at this point in time, they are probably more jealous of the resources in the new city area." Because of the diversion of attention, Lin Yuxia felt much better when talking to him about business.

"Sure enough, no matter where the reform is, it is not something that can be decided by one or two people..." Ling Dengxian didn't dare to imagine how much it would cost to achieve such a thing if he failed to "convince" Wei Yanwu.

"Captain Wei is now very aggressive. He has changed his previous policy of being tepid and playing the long game to catch big fish. He has dealt with many borers in a swift and resolute manner. My father said that his style is very similar to his style when he was young. It seems..." At this point, Lin Yuxia glanced at him again, "It's related to you. 'You gave that old dragon a loud slap in the face, reminding him that he has a sword in his chest that can break clouds and rain with a smile.' These are my father's original words."

Having said this, the two stopped and looked at the scene in front of them. Ling Dengxian couldn't help but open his mouth. He knew that Wei Yanwu was influenced by him, but he didn't expect that Wei Yanwu would take it so seriously.

In front of the two people, the artificial river has reached the junction of the New City District and the Source City District. In this place, a sculpture with an unclear face stands here, holding a broken sword in its hand. The sculpture is not tall, but it is large enough for bystanders to stop and slightly raise their heads to look up at the place where the eyes should be.

"…How should I put it? It feels like I'm looking at my own portrait…"

"If you say so, Commander Wei has indeed considered whether to erect another monument for you..." When she said this, Lin Yuxia's expression couldn't help but become strange. This plan was more or less tainted with personal grudges.

"Forget it, at least he didn't really do it." Ling Dengxian smiled with relief. It was better for him to obviously care about these things than to be so sinister in the past. At least he acted like a human being when he was not acting like a human.

"Well, let me say one last thing. We... at least don't need to avoid suspicion on purpose, or do you really intend to..."

The girl took a step forward and quickly reached out to correct a small mistake that he hadn't noticed.

"Button, be careful next time." It took only a few seconds for the Zalak girl to approach and retreat, but he still noticed the trembling of her fingers.

"I know, especially when reality tells me that I can't completely ignore it." Lin Yuxia lowered her head, took a deep breath, and looked at him again.

I like you. She was the first girl who confessed to him so bluntly.

"I thought your personality wasn't that dangerous, but... I can't just stand there and watch." As if she had buffered her tolerance, Lin Yuxia stepped forward again and grabbed his collar, staring at him straight: "Ling Dengxian, let me introduce myself again. I'm Lin Yuxia, welcome to Longmen."

“…Oh, oh, I am…”

"It's better not to introduce me. I can't bear it anymore." Lin Yuxia clenched her back teeth, sweat appeared on her forehead, and her emotions were in a mess.

"If we have further cooperation in the future, please take care of me..."

"If there is, I can negotiate with you on his behalf." The sudden interruption of the voice made Lin Yuxia's eyes stern and she became a little more sober.

Texas bit the pocky in his mouth and said calmly: "I will go with him. In terms of qualifications, I am more suitable. In terms of efficiency, Miss Lin's condition is still unclear. I think it is better to have less contact with Bai Ge."

"...Miss Texas may not be very familiar with Bai Ge, right?" Lin Yuxia didn't know when she caught up, but it was obvious that she was very concerned about something.

"Ursus, I went with him." Lupo remained calm and approached peacefully, his amber eyes burning calmly, "I know very well when you started getting along with him."

"It's very hard to endure the tundra of Ursus alone. I admit that I may not be qualified as a companion. You should be able to understand the specific reasons now."

Texas was like a sharp sword returning to its sheath. After refuting Zalak's words, he no longer held hostility towards her and looked at Ling Dengxian: "It's time to eat. I'll be waiting for you."

Ling Dengxian really hoped that his presence would not be so prominent at this time.

"Well, Texas..."

"I don't blame you. After all, I know what the situation is. I just hope I don't miss the meal." Texas glanced back, "Also, I was a little careless."

"Then I won't bother you anymore. Let me say it again, White Dove is White Dove and Texas is Texas. No one can be replaced." Lin Yuxia took a deep look at Rupert. She was not a fool. Texas was not necessarily jealous, but angry.

She herself was not completely unaware of this, and was hesitant because the reality and pain were about to get closer again. This was a kind of hurt to those who really cared about Ling Dengxian.

Texas was warning her that she had to be fully aware of the situation.

"There is no regret medicine in life. If I have the chance, I will continue to try." Lin Yuxia said seriously, then turned around and left decisively without looking back.

Texas looked at Ling Dengxian again, and the latter looked away guiltily.

With a very soft sigh and warmth approaching, Rupert unbuttoned the button and buttoned it again carefully.

"Ling Dengxian, I'm glad you told me your name." Texas whispered, then took a step back to distance himself, "Let's go, thank you for your hard work."

Originally, if Ling Dengxian came back alone, the two of them wouldn't have to sleep on the floor when living together.

Because when they were in the tundra, they were already accustomed to each other's breathing.

The fallen angel hiding in the darkness raised his eyebrows slightly and revealed an unfathomable smile.

"Tsk, the short time we've spent together is a real disadvantage..."

Finally, fortunately, the afternoon and the first night passed without any trouble - apart from the fact that a big cat and a white-faced owl tried to eavesdrop and find some gossip at night.

Ling Dengxian still remembered how he knocked on the door so hard that the big cat got angry. He took a photo and threatened to post it on the Rhode Island forum so that the cat would stop gossiping and go to bed.

He and Texas? They both slept on the floor, so naturally there was no conversation that night.

The next day, when he brought his team to the municipal building with the token and information to find Wei Yanwu, he met a person who was completely different from the past.

"Mr. Ling!" Jiang Sa, who had just finished work, was very surprised.

"Jiang Sa?" Ling Dengxian was a little surprised. However, he was glad that from his expression, he did not change his original intention because of his change of status.

Indeed, Jiang Sa had just finished a work report on the emergency repairs of the Chernobyl power reactor. The continuous high-intensity work resulted in a lack of rest for one night, and his mental state was a bit worrying.

"Sir, do you plan to stay long? How long? I'll go back and pack up and then come visit you... visit you."

"I'm glad you haven't forgotten my request for a proper address, but you should take a good rest. The new city cannot do without you." Ling Dengxian said helplessly, "I won't stay long for a new job, but I understand that you are doing a great job. I don't know where Sister Li and Sister Xiao Liu are now, so I'll trouble you to ask them for me later."

After understanding Ling Dengxian's meaning, Jiang Sa was lost for a moment, shook his head, cheered himself up, and accepted the situation.

"Life won't be perfect, there's nothing we can do about it, but it will get better and better." This is what Ling Dengxian told him based on facts.

"Well, I'll come back often if I have the chance, but... I have an appointment with an old friend, sorry." Ling Dengxian looked back at the idle people such as Surtel, and smiled apologetically, "I have to get busy with business, but there should be many opportunities to meet in the future."

This was just his guess. The main difficulty of Longmen New City District was still concentrated on the problem of infected people. He had a hunch that Chernobog's Integration Movement, Rhodes Island, and the emerging forces in Longmen New City District (unnamed, but strictly speaking, Wei Yanwu was Jiang Sa's only direct superior), three organizations that were mainly composed of infected people but focused on different fields, would probably have a lot of contacts in the future.

Of course, next, he would have to have a good chat with Wei Yanwu about business and "personal matters".