Dragon Raja: Reboot

Chapter 146 The Last Night

"Hey, hey, hey, aren't we the relationship counseling team? When did we switch to a renovation company?" Fingel's eyes widened.

"We can do anything as long as the customer has a need!" Lu Mingfei said righteously.

"...Your tone of voice reminds me of a few people."

"Who?"

"I forgot. By the way, how much did Chu Zihang pay for this house?"

"This number." Lu Mingfei held up six fingers.

"Isn't this above market price?" Fingel scratched his head; he had previously researched the city's housing prices.

"There's nothing I can do... They originally lived there themselves, and if you don't offer more money, they have no reason to sell to you. It was only through some connections that this happened."

"Then why did you have to choose this place?" Fingel asked, puzzled.

"Because this is where someone used to live." Lu Mingfei shrugged. "It used to be an old neighborhood, but it was later rebuilt and turned into two-story villas. However, due to the poor location, the price has never really gone up."

"Tsk tsk, I get it." Fingel leaned back on the balcony, looking up at the clear blue sky after the rain.

Suddenly, a screeching sound of brakes came from downstairs.

Lu Mingfei peeked out and said, "The professionals have arrived."

A few minutes later, Fingel stood at the gate and watched as a line of thugs, each 190cm tall and weighing over 200 pounds, filed in carrying various tools.

"Commissioner Fingel? Long time no see, do you remember me?" The last of the murderers took off his military cap, revealing a bald head with a hideous skull tattoo on his scalp. He gave a friendly smile and was clearly pleasantly surprised to see Fingel.

Fingel was taken aback, then pointed at the burly man and said, "You are...?"

"Yes, yes, it's me. I'm so grateful you gave me a hand before you left, otherwise I'd be retired now due to disability." The assailant warmly grasped his hand and gave him a big hug. "You know Commissioner Chu?"

"Um, he's my junior brother."

"Understood! Don't worry, we'll complete the mission as quickly as possible!" The assailant gave a crisp military salute, strode into the room, and roared, "Everyone, stay on your guard! We need to finish the basic renovations as fast as possible. Is Team Two on vacation in Shanghai? Call them over; we'll work in two shifts!"

These muscular men, wearing tank tops and openly displaying their bulging muscles, are all outstanding janitors from the Kassel School's public works department.

They used to belong to the Navy SEALs and were once throat-slitting killers, but now they've retired. As one old man put it, they're all good kids now.

This group of people had left a deep impression on Lu Mingfei, especially in his previous life. In the recent Runde Building mission, they had also cooperated with Commissioner Chu Zihang to successfully complete the mission.

In response to Commissioner Chu Zihang's request, a team temporarily ended their vacation and came here to help with the renovations. Of course, their wages were separate; the academy couldn't possibly cover that cost. However, out of camaraderie from their past missions together, they gave Chu Zihang a discount, charging him only 500,000 yuan.

"Watch closely, boss!" the burly man in military boots shouted. He picked up the impact drill with one hand, lit a cigar with the other, and got to work.

"Boss, since you're our benefactor, then we're our benefactors too. We were originally planning to take three days, but now that Team Two is helping, we guarantee we'll finish the mission ahead of schedule!"

The muscular man with a buzz cut took off his sunglasses and pinned them to his chest. Holding a hammer drill in each hand, his aloofness and unapproachability were reminiscent of the battlefields of South Africa. He charged into the enemy camp with two submachine guns and began his mowing-down-the-hills spree.

The coworker who knew Fingel turned around, his face beaming with a genuinely manly smile, and gave him a very enthusiastic thumbs-up:

"Don't worry, Commissioner Finger, tell Commissioner Chu that we are very professional in repairs!"

Fingel stood there, stunned.

Actually... to his shame, he couldn't remember who this guy was.

Lu Mingfei clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Truly professional!"

"By the way, where's Chu Zihang? Shouldn't he be on site providing guidance?" Fingel wisely prepared to skip over this good coworker from Kassel.

He looked around, but couldn't find the main character.

"I'm off to pick someone up from the airport."

"To pick someone up? Junior sister came back on her own?"

"The idea is good, but unfortunately impractical. The person who came is from the equipment department."

"The Equipment Department?" Fingel exclaimed in astonishment. "What on earth is this guy planning? I can understand the school construction team helping with the renovations, after all, they're 'professionals,' but bringing in experts from the Equipment Department... is he preparing to build a fortress?"

"I'm not really sure either." Lu Mingfei touched his nose, his eyes also showing curiosity.

He remembered that in his previous life, his senior brother and the equipment department were not so "close" and did not have much interaction.

However, in this life, when the first hearing was held, my senior brother was absent and went to the Equipment Department to cooperate with the experiment. Now, he has even brought people from the Equipment Department here.

……

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airport.

"...Deputy Minister Karl?" Chu Zihang looked at the man in front of him, who was wearing a white coat and a gas mask, with a puzzled expression.

As the deputy minister of the Equipment Department, the most violent department, he holds a very special position within the academy, serving as the medium for communication between the Equipment Department and the outside world.

He did contact the equipment department, hoping they could fulfill the previous agreement, but the person he was supposed to meet on the phone was not this person.

Just think about it. How could a deputy minister of the equipment department have the time to personally help him renovate his house? It's like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

Deputy Minister Karl removed his gas mask and said regretfully, "Xiao Jia was supposed to be the one to go to the appointment, but unfortunately he's heartbroken and is currently experiencing a severe breakup syndrome. He spends his days hugging a life-sized doll and crying his eyes out. Ah, he's so pitiful, the kind that makes me want to pity him. As the deputy minister, I can only go to the appointment in his place."

Chu Zihang remained silent.

He saw no sympathy on the man's face, but rather a face full of schadenfreude.

That heartfelt regret could never be because of the member's heartbreak... It was because he had to come on the mission and couldn't see the other person's unbearable pain, hence the regret?

Regardless of the reason, he decided to remain silent.

"By the way, Chu bought a new house? Is it going to be our wedding home?" Deputy Minister Karl asked casually.

"No, it's for my mother." Chu Zihang remained calm and composed.

"Oh! Chu is indeed filial!" Vice Minister Karl gave a thumbs up, then smiled and changed the subject, "Chu is not young anymore, and still hasn't found a girlfriend? I heard that freshman named Xia Mi was quite close to you, wasn't she? That girl was supposed to be a campus beauty, right?"

"..."

"Chu, on behalf of your father, I must give you a good scolding!" Vice Minister Karl said with a pained expression. "You still haven't won that girl over after all this time? If it were your own father, he could be on paternity leave by now! You haven't inherited those genes properly!"

Chu Zihang was stunned.

"Don't be surprised." The middle-aged man patted his shoulder. "Not long ago, Mr. Beowulf sent me an email saying that the son of my savior asked me to take care of him. Yes, your father saved my life back then. I hadn't joined the Equipment Department yet, and to be honest, I had almost forgotten about him. After all, your father hasn't shown up for many years."

He scratched his head, seemingly a little embarrassed, "But since someone reminded me, I still have to repay this kindness."

"How's the battle going? I have some sleep aid here, all-natural and additive-free, harmless to the body. Would you like some?" Deputy Minister Karl asked sincerely. "If you don't like sleeping, I also have something to make the other side take the initiative, also all-natural and additive-free, guaranteed..."

Chu Zihang took his luggage expressionlessly and interrupted, "Mr. Karl, let's go. The staff from the school's public affairs department have arrived; all that's missing is your guidance."

Seeing that Chu Zihang had absolutely no interest in his secret medicine, the man reluctantly put his gas mask back on.

Once in Chu Zihang's car, the vice minister, sitting comfortably with his legs crossed, lazily said:

"Zihang, your father and I seem to have a special connection, so I'll just call you that since you're so grown up. Have you seen the template I sent you? Which one are you going to choose?"

When this was mentioned, Chu Zihang hesitated for a moment and said tactfully, "Your proposals are all very good, but I still prefer the new home system that Norson Company launched this year."

The deputy minister curled his lip and said, "Are you sure it's someone you like, and not someone the girl you like likes?"

"...You guessed it?"

"What IQ do you think I have? I knew something was fishy as soon as you approached the equipment and cooperated with the experiment," the deputy minister said smugly. "Alright, we'll do it your way. I'll explain all the necessary details and then head back. I'm busy!"

Although he didn't understand why this person was so busy and still had to come all the way here in person, Chu Zihang still sincerely thanked him.

"No need to thank me, thank your old man." The deputy minister took off his gas mask, put on a pair of sunglasses, and closed his eyes to rest.

After half an hour.

The renovation team, personally led by Deputy Minister Carl, was officially established.

Chu Zihang originally wanted to change into work clothes and join the renovation team, but he was kicked out by Lu Mingfei and Finger.

"Time is of the essence, so stop making things worse and hurry up and go buy your swing chair and lavender curtains!"

The gate slammed shut.

Chu Zihang, who had been locked out, remained silent for ten seconds, then smiled silently before turning and heading to a new battlefield.

He has a lot to do and a lot to prepare; he has no time to waste.

……

……

"Welcome everyone to the wedding ceremony of Mr. Wang Hao and Ms. Liu Hezhi..."

This is a hotel somewhere in Beijing.

The emcee's voice rose and fell, and beneath the silence lay a hidden undercurrent of tension. Everyone watched the protagonists on stage with anticipation.

The banquet hall lights shone on the man on the stage, dressed in a white wedding dress and a black tuxedo.

The girl wore a pure white wedding dress, with only a touch of makeup, yet possessed a breathtaking beauty. Her smooth black hair cascaded down her back, and her smile was even more radiant under the lights. She gently held the hand of the man beside her, fully radiating her youthful beauty for him.

One looked up, the other looked down, their eyes filled with tenderness, reflecting each other's image.

"Little Mouse is finally getting married," the old woman in the audience whispered.

Her eyes were a little moist. Seeing her grandson get married, she couldn't help but feel a flutter in her heart, as if she were recalling the scene of marrying some old man decades ago.

Xia Mi sat beside her, staring blankly at the beautiful bride on the stage.

Today is Wang Hao's wedding. Wang Hao is Grandma Tian's grandson. Grandma Tian has taken great care of him over the years, so he has no reason to refuse this invitation.

But now she suddenly regrets coming here.

She saw a woman in a white wedding dress, radiating beauty for her beloved, a beauty so dazzling it was blinding.

"Is Xiao Mi envious?" Grandma Tian's smiling voice came from behind.

She gently held the girl's hand and said with a touch of emotion, "Isn't Xiao Hezhi beautiful today? A woman's wedding is one of the most beautiful moments in her life, and Xiao Mi will have that day too. If Grandma Tian were still here, she would dress you up nicely. With Xiao Mi's looks, wouldn't she dazzle a bunch of grown men?"

Xia Mi forced a smile and said, "Grandma Tian is joking again."

The old woman smiled and patted her hand gently: "Does Xiao Mi have a boy she likes at school? I suppose she does, otherwise she wouldn't be so lost now. Love is such a thing, it always makes people lose sight of themselves."

Xia Mi was taken aback; she had never mentioned her love life to this old man.

The old woman affectionately reached out and gently pinched her little nose, chuckling, "I could tell at a glance. I wonder what kind of good fortune this boy must have accumulated in his past life to have Xiao Mi so attentive to him."

"Grandma Tian..."

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore." The old woman smiled, her eyes crinkling. "Since you like him so much, why not tell him? One must be more honest; if you're never honest, you'll lose a lot."

"……frank?"

"That's right, frankness." The old woman suddenly sighed. "People always avoid their own hearts for various reasons. They can't be frank with others, nor can they be frank with themselves. In the end, they will miss out, and this kind of missed opportunity is truly heartbreaking and regrettable."

She gently stroked the girl's hair with affection. "Xiao Mi, you must be more honest with yourself. It would be such a pity if you missed out on the person you love because you weren't honest enough."

Xia Mi stood there, stunned, and only managed a weak smile after a long while.

……

The cool moonlight streamed into the room through the French windows.

Xia Mi stood by the window, gazing at the cloudless sky outside, thinking that tomorrow should be a good day.

She silently opened her phone; the location of a certain boy was moving north.

Is it finally... coming?

She opened the wardrobe and, by the moonlight, selected her final dress one by one. Her fingers finally rested on a white dress.

She changed into this white dress, stood in front of the mirror and turned slightly. The white skirt bloomed like a flower, just like the white wedding dress she wore at today's wedding.

Xia Mi smiled brightly at herself in the mirror; her smile was radiant and captivating.

Her smile was so beautiful, yet it seemed as if it was about to burn out.

Let this absurd drama come to a final close.

……

……

Looking out the porthole, Chu Zihang saw the city lights, crisscrossing the landscape, gradually being left behind by the plane, followed by complete darkness, as if sinking into endless oblivion.

As the plane lurched through the troposphere, a huge full moon rose above the black, misty sea of ​​clouds.

He silently watched this magnificent sight, his heart stirred, as if it were being gripped tighter and tighter.

He always prepares his gear in advance before flying and then sleeps soundly on the plane. But tonight he has nowhere to sleep, as he feels a constant tightness in his chest.

A sense of panic and fear spread, like the darkness of night where not even light could penetrate.

Yet he also felt an immense sense of ease and peace of mind.

Because he was approaching the city where the girl lived.

(End of this chapter)