In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 128 Flight Cancellation
Lan Ze shook his head and said, "1200 is the lowest I can go."

This isn't the lowest price, but it is the lowest price offered to the border garrison and to Lu Zhao, a first-tier transcendent being.

There is no standard for the dosage of life supplements; it is entirely based on individual circumstances.

For those with high life development, it's best to do them a favor, even if it means taking a loss yourself. Who knows, they might just end up joining the Daoist Bureau one day.

Lu Zhao said: "One thousand."

"Station Chief Lu, we also need to eat."

"Our border post isn't for mining gold."

The two sides argued for half an hour, and the price was set at ten million yuan, 5 bottles of Tequ T6, and three thousand bottles of inferior Honghualang.

The price of the intermediate-grade life supplement, Red Flower T6, is fixed at 1200. Lu Zhao can't afford that much money; it's impossible for him to spend all 20 million on life supplements.

So, like Lü Jinshan, he could only take the inferior product, but with completely opposite intentions.

The price is naturally very cheap, only 800 yuan per bottle, which is 200 yuan cheaper than the highest purity Tequ T9.

The side effects are that drinking it makes your stomach feel like it's on fire, and the exercise process is quite painful.

Fortunately, at the intermediate level of life supplements, the effects are guaranteed, and the development speed after taking them is the same as that of a normal T3.

Lan Ze asked curiously, "Logically speaking, a unit of your level shouldn't need such high-level life-sustaining drugs. Why did Chief Lu spend so much money on them?"

Lu Zhao countered, "Every year our station faces vicious smugglers, why shouldn't we have better resources for life development?"

He could detect the unintentional arrogance in the other person's eyes. There was no deliberate targeting or insult; it was simply a matter of not understanding why the border post was "eating so well."
Lan Ze smiled and said, "I don't think it's necessary. I have a better contract here that can save Chief Lu five million. I wonder if you're interested?"

"Not interested in."

Lu Zhao signed the contract and handed it to the other party.

Lan Ze confirmed that the contract was correct, took one copy, and left the office with his assistant.

Zhang Like muttered under his breath, "These distributors of life supplements are all so arrogant."

"After all, he's the manager of the distillery."

Lu Zhao picked up the contract and read it over and over again.

With a stable supply of T6 premium liquor and inferior quality safflower, soldiers in the camp had a path to advancement.

Lu Zhao also secured better cultivation resources for himself. With a stable supply of intermediate-level life supplements, his cultivation speed would double.

With an improvement of at least 0.2-0.3 points per day, you can improve by 10 points per month and reach the second tier before the assessment.

Becoming a second-tier superhuman would change everything. Even without the position of border station chief, Lu Zhao could obtain power through other channels.

A second-tier transcendent being is a pillar of strength wherever they are placed.

Power leads to the allocation of resources, resources lead to the enhancement of strength, and strength in turn will control power.

Once you have the corresponding strength, you should demand power; once you have power, you should match it with resources, and then go further.

To achieve personal success and benefit the public.

Although it's not as quick as directly embezzling, at least you can have a clear conscience.
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July 26th.

Lu Zhao and Zhang Like summoned Lin Yongkang, the head of the logistics section, and checked the accounts with him.

This year's early rice harvest yielded approximately 2.2 tons of grain, all of which were plump and of excellent quality.

They sell everything to pharmaceutical companies at fixed prices, but the pharmaceutical companies will offer them more favorable terms regarding life supplements.

Many regions with excellent crop production choose to cooperate directly with pharmaceutical companies to gain more benefits through certain operations.

22,000 tons is roughly 2.2 million yuan. After deducting 10 million yuan for life supplements, there is still 10 million yuan left.

Lu Zhao originally intended to use a portion of the ten million yuan to build new irrigation canals in rural areas, improve transportation, and enhance people's livelihoods.

But they were immediately told that there was no money left, as the border station had been in arrears with their salaries for three months.

Zhang Like explained, "The federal government has a strict requirement to pay the salaries of front-line soldiers, but the salaries of second-line logistics personnel are more likely to be delayed."

“We need to use this ten million to cover the deficit. If you want to do anything else, you’ll have to wait until the second harvest of rice in November.”

Lu Zhao sighed, "I didn't expect that forty million would be spent so quickly."

Zhang Like complained, "You spent too much money; you spent half of it on life supplements."

If Lu Zhao had only misappropriated 40 million for his own use, it would have been more than enough; he could have easily made a fortune by squeezing out even a small amount of profit.

However, since Lu Zhao used all the money for public purposes, it benefited all the officers and soldiers, and the cost per person was not much. Furthermore, the water conservancy projects he proposed were also a huge expense.

If every official were like Lu Zhao, the overall environment would be much better.

"These are all necessary expenses."

Chief Lu didn't think it was his fault. He turned around and complained, "Lu Jinshan has embezzled our station's funds for so many years. Now that his property has been confiscated, he won't even give us a penny back. He's utterly corrupt."

Zhang Like was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Old Lu, you weren't like this before."

In the past, Lu Zhao was a staunch defender of the Federation, believing that the Federation was generally correct, with only a few bad people among them. Even when the two were drinking in private, Lu Zhao rarely spoke ill of the Federation.

Now that he's become the top local official, he's started complaining about the federal government.

"Things are different now. You don't know how expensive firewood and rice are until you're in charge of the household. I wish this 40 million could be multiplied several times over."

Lu Zhao suddenly understood why dividing money is always the top priority; whether corrupt or honest officials, they would tear each other apart over fiscal appropriations.

Money isn't everything, but you can't do anything without it, and you need money even more if you want to get things done.

The thought of Lü Jinshan embezzling millions every year tormented Lu Zhao. The thought of the Federation confiscating Lü Jinshan's property without offering any compensation further fueled his rage. "Lü Jinshan embezzled all my money! Damn it, give me back my money!"
State-run hotel.

Lin Zhiyan was having dinner with Lu Xiaotong when he suddenly received a message from Wei Jiahong that his work schedule had been "cooled down".

The investigation and handling of leading cadres generally takes 1 to 3 months; it doesn't mean that if they make a mistake yesterday, they will be arrested immediately tomorrow.

To this day, Zhao De's own disciplinary action has not yet been completed, and Lu Zhao's merit in investigating the smuggling case has naturally not been announced.

However, the fact that the work has cooled down basically confirms that an investigation is underway, and an investigation will inevitably lead to trouble.

Lin Zhiyan put down her chopsticks and hurriedly called Lu Zhao. In the few seconds it took to dial, she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

Seeing this, Lu Xiaotong also put down her chopsticks to watch the show.

"Hey?"

Lu Zhao's voice came out.

Lin Zhiyan asked with a hint of teasing, "Senior, has the problem been solved?"

"what is the problem?"

"Hey~ Senior, you're turning your back on me now. If it weren't for me helping you, you'd definitely get a disciplinary action."

"what are you saying?"

Lu Zhao's voice sounded even more confused.

"Isn't it that the grain depot isn't cooperating with your work, and the farmers are causing trouble?"

Lin Zhiyan frowned slightly.

She suspected that Zhao De had forgotten to mention it; otherwise, given Lu Zhao's personality, he wouldn't have denied it.

Lu Zhao replied, "I've resolved it. The rice has all been stored, and we've already finalized a new contract with the distillery. We're just waiting for them to send someone to pick it up tomorrow."

Solved? She had already planned how to ask Lu Zhao out for dinner and how to handle him.

Lin Zhiyan was stunned. On the other end of the phone, Lu Zhao realized what she meant and understood her unspoken message.

The other party has been keeping an eye on his side and is ready to help at any time, while also taking advantage of him.

Lu Zhao appreciated the good intentions, but he had a peculiar quirk and disliked being tamed.

This time, Lu Zhao asked with a slight smile, "Junior Lin, you don't seem very happy? Now let me test you again. How do you think I should break this deadlock?"

Lin Zhiyan thought for a moment, then asked suspiciously, "Did you ask someone else for help outside?"

In that situation, there are many ways to solve the problem, but there is only one way to solve it quickly: ask for outside help.

At this point, what kind of good person could help Lu Zhao?

Could it be Aunt Ding?

Miss Lin felt a sense of crisis for no apparent reason, since Aunt Ding had been quite enthusiastic towards Lu Zhao back then.

Lu Zhao said, "No, all the resources I used were within my jurisdiction and within my authority."

"How did you do that?"

Lin Zhiyan couldn't understand, and said, "Don't tell me you're going to yell at the farmers and tell them to stop fighting."

Lu Zhao neither answered nor denied it.

"You really did that?"

"I spoke with representatives from each village, and the work of the grain depot has now been handed over to the village grain and agriculture offices. To be honest, we should really thank compulsory education. With an education level starting from junior high school, we can easily recruit a large number of grassroots cadres."

Recalling the 'humiliation' of the past few days, Lu Zhao felt a sense of triumph and said sarcastically, "To be honest, I'm quite envious of my junior's strategic planning skills. If I hadn't been trusted by the villagers, I might have had to ask our Miss Lin for help."

A person cannot remain in one state forever; he is quite talkative with acquaintances. As for Lin Zhiyan, given the latter's consistently quirky sense of humor, Lu Zhao also harbors some rebellious feelings.

Lin Zhiyan's face flushed slightly, her jaw clenched, and she pursed her lips.

He then hung up the phone and buried his face in the table.

Lu Xiaotong asked, "Sister Lin, are you having dinner with Uncle Zhao again tonight?"

Lin Zhiyan, enraged, said, "We'll go back to Cangwu in a couple of days and let him eat flies in the countryside by himself!"

night.

Lin Zhiyan suddenly received news that the chartered plane returning to Cangwu had been canceled, and all flights to or passing through Cangwu had also been canceled.

Ring ring ring.

Her phone suddenly rang; the caller was Secretary Liu.

Liu Hao is Mr. Liu's secretary.

Lin Zhiyan answered the phone without exchanging pleasantries and asked, "Uncle Liu, has something happened?"

Liu Hao replied, "The Water Beast Cave has erupted, and there's a battle going on in Cangwu right now. Chief Liu wants you to stay away for the time being."

"Where is Master Liu?"

"Chief Liu and Vice-Chairman Chen have gone to the military town on Tuen Mun Island. Due to the magnetic field interference of the Ancient God Biosphere, they are unable to communicate with you. A special plane will come to pick you up in a week and take you to the capital for safety."

"Is the situation that critical?"

"It's still under control, but Fangcheng is a border area after all. You can't stay here for long, just in case something happens."

(End of this chapter)