In the morning, the three "partners" all got up very early.
During breakfast, Candice was not there, because she didn't want to disturb her friend's "warm" time.
In the restaurant, the hotel's waiters were asked to leave early and would come back to clear the dishes and the like in an hour.
A very Sonya style breakfast, beef sandwich, fried eggs, shrimp cakes, cheesecake, milk, drinks, etc.
"Oh, I forgot to tell them to prepare some local meat porridge, milk tea and the like. Are you used to eating them?" Lu Ming asked.
"Sir, my stomach was born for eating Western food." Shiva Nu's pretty face was full of flattering smiles. She was very proud to be able to eat Sonia's breakfast. From now on, she was also a member of Sonia's family.
"Jinzhi, are you used to eating this?" Lu Ming looked at Jinzhi Shimi.
The beautiful girl nodded slightly, not daring to look at Lu Ming.
Suo Ti Luo remained silent.
Lu Ming picked up the sandwiches on the plate and put one on each of their plates. Shiva Nu immediately looked grateful: "Thank you, sir!"
Jinzhi Shimi also whispered, "Thank you."
Lu Ming smiled at Jin Zhi Shimi: "You can live here with peace of mind in the future. You don't have to hide from place to place, and you won't be bullied anymore. The suffering is over, and you will understand what I am talking about in the future." He has already planned a route in Xiheishan Fort, and he will send her to Xiheishan Fort when things are a little more stable in a while. Of course, after she gets there, she will have to live a secluded life for the time being.
After hearing Lu Ming's words, Jinzhi Shimi was stunned, lowered her head and remained silent, with slightly red eyes.
Lu Ming looked at Shiva Nu and Sutrila again, "Shiva Nu, if you want to go home, just go back!" He paused, "As for Sutrila, you have to stay with me for a while longer." He stretched out his hand to pinch her cheek and smiled, "So pretty!" He did it on purpose for Shiva Nu to see. This guy looked like a bitch and would definitely spread the news when he went back.
The longer Suotiro stayed with him, the deeper the thorn in Owen Luo's heart became.
Suo Ti Luo's pretty face turned slightly pale, but she did not dodge.
Lu Ming's hand pinched her extremely smooth and delicate face, and he felt a little helpless, as he had expected her to dodge.
He could only gently stroke her pretty face, chuckled, retracted his hand, and said, "Let's eat!"
Then he remembered something, "Oh, I'm going to District 15 in a while, Suotiro, Star City is your mother's home, right? You come with me."
Suo Ti Luo said nothing.
Shiva's eyes were rolling around, and no one knew what he was thinking.
…
Although there is no railway line passing through Star City, a spacious asphalt road leads from Hungry Wolf City to here. It is the southernmost end of the Western Region’s highway transportation network and the southernmost fortress of the Western Region Autonomous Region supported by the Sonyans.
This area is full of artillery towers and there are pseudo-regimes in the villages. The southernmost line that the Sonyans have worked hard to build is nothing like the Baoyue City, and they can just barely maintain their rule over the urban area.
In the afternoon, Lu Ming's convoy arrived in Xingchen City to inspect the issuance of resident certificates. Although there was no need to build an "Ai Lu Village" here, they also needed to set up an "Ai Ling Volunteer Team" to use civilian armed forces to fight against small-scale intrusions by the rebels.
General Dönitz handed over the guidance and management of the local civilian volunteer corps in the southern region to the General Police Corps.
There were several military jeeps, two green-top trucks loaded with armed security police, and a black sedan, which was Lu Ming's private car.
In the gate arch of Xingchen City, the city’s dignitaries stood in a sea of people.
The area of Xingchen City belongs to the 15th Division of the Southern Region. The first stationmaster who controls this area, Major Thorn Pate, used to be Lu Ming's roommate. When "Zhao Dashan" was attacked, Major Thorn happened to be out of the room due to something and escaped the disaster. He was probably both grateful and guilty about this, and his feelings towards Lu Ming who survived the attack were different.
Seeing Lu Ming getting out of the car, Thorn Pate walked over quickly and hugged Lu Ming.
Here, Major Thorne is like the emperor.
Also coming to greet Lu Ming was Major Heinz, the commander of the Wehrmacht's 15th Division Infantry Battalion, who saluted Lu Ming solemnly when he saw him.
Captain Scott, Chief of the Police Department of the 15th Office of the First Control Southern Region and Director of the 15th District Branch of the Southern Region Public Security Police Department, was even more respectful. He was under the dual leadership of the First Control Local Office and Lieutenant Colonel Bit.
But Lieutenant Colonel Beattie had a more decisive influence on his future.
And it is precisely because of Lieutenant Colonel Bit that the status of public security police and railway police has become more important today.
He had just been promoted from lieutenant to captain in this military rank.
Except for Battalion Commander Heinz and Chief Scott, the others who came to greet Lu Ming were all new local Tu ethnic dignitaries.
Huang Tu Luo, chairman of the Xingchen City Autonomous Federation, San Chong Luo, captain of the autonomous armed brigade, and several newly emerging Tu ethnic group politicians in the local area.
Lu Ming accepted their greetings one by one and listened to them introduce themselves with flattering smiles.
Beside Lu Ming, the two generals, Gentleman Luo and Black Dog Luo, stood a little further away. Standing side by side with Lu Ming was Suo Ti Luo. As Lu Ming instructed, she wore a light green uniform suit, snow-white stockings wrapped around her slender long legs, and thin black high heels. The beautiful woman turned into an extremely fashionable and sexy beautiful girl from the Western Regions.
When talking with the local nobles who could not speak Western language very well, Suoti Luo became the translator.
After the welcoming lunch, Lu Ming met with Director Scott and the two talked for more than an hour.
At the end of the conversation, Director Scott smiled and said, "Chief, I have arranged a place for you to rest."
Lu Ming smiled slightly: "No, I'll go to Suotiro's house to take a look!"
In the reception room, because it was a confidential conversation, Lu Ming had only three followers. Sitting on the spacious single sofa, from near to far, were Suo Ti Luo, Black Dog Luo and Gentleman Luo.
As for Scott, he was the only one there.
The content of the discussion did involve some confidential information, such as the new equipment of the public security police, some difficulties encountered in using the new equipment, the assessment of actual combat effectiveness, etc.
Black Dog Luo and Gentleman Luo were accustomed to such meetings, but Suoti Luo seemed to find it very novel and listened very carefully. According to the tradition of the Western Regions, she was born into an aristocratic family and was the commander's wife, so she seldom showed up in public, especially when it came to official business, and she would not participate in it.
Sutila probably forgot that she was in a rather humiliating situation and listened attentively.
At this time, Lu Ming suddenly said that he wanted to go to her house, and Sutila was even more stunned.
Scott smiled and said, "Okay!"
Lu Ming said: "You don't have to go! I'm just introducing myself to them, but they will all depend on you to take care of them from now on!"
Guest smiled and said, "General, I must go and visit her, and let the madam's family, uncles and aunts get to know me. If there is anything, just tell me."
Lu Ming listened and nodded: "Okay, let's go together!"
Suotiro had a complicated expression, as if she didn't know how to respond for a moment.
…
Major Thorne also received the news and arrived outside the Sutiluo mansion first, waiting.
The Sutila family was a great noble family in this city and the original city lord's family. Although they belonged to the submissive faction that surrendered to the Sonyans quickly, they had resisted the Sonyans after all. Soon the Sonyans supported new rulers here, namely Huangtu Luo, Sanchong Luo, etc., who were all the original opponents of the Sutila family.
Although the Suoti Luo family was not purged because of Owen Luo, they are now naturally behaving in a very cautious manner.
After all, the Sonyans are ruthless and if things go wrong, the whole family may suffer a devastating disaster. Even the most powerful son-in-law, Owen Luo, can't play any decisive role in front of the Sonyans. If his family is really targeted by the Sonyans, Owen Luo can only protect himself.
But now, suddenly the emperor of the city, Major Sonia Thorne, arrived, as well as the police chief Guest.
More importantly, they were accompanied by one of the most distinguished Sonya dignitaries, from Southern Fornia, the Chief of Police for the entire Southern Region.
When Major Sonia came, Xingchen Luo hurriedly brought his whole family out to greet him. Of course, Xingchen Luo has now changed his name to something like "a pariah", and he dares not use the name Xingchen anymore.
Hearing Major Sonia say something like "Madam" or something like that, as if it was because the "Madam" came to visit, Xingchen Luo was still a little confused.
When the long motorcade arrived, I saw my granddaughter and a Sonya officer getting out of a black sedan that was obviously the lead vehicle.
Xingchen Luo was a little confused, but Lu Ming had already walked over to shake his hand with a smile, saying, "Grandpa Xingchen, my name is Bit, and I came to visit you! I hope you are in good health!"
"Ah, my name now is..." Xingchen Luo hurriedly tried to give his new name, but Lu Ming smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, a name doesn't mean anything. Besides, from my personal point of view, you deserve to be the president of the autonomous association here!"
Xingchen Luo was startled, and Huangtu Luo, the chairman of the autonomous association who was accompanying a group of Sonya officers, looked a little embarrassed, but he quickly put on a smile to avoid being dissatisfied by these emperors who might find a reason to skin him alive.
"You, please come in, please come in!" Xingchen Luo hurriedly invited them into the courtyard. He glanced at his granddaughter who had a complicated expression. He had to find a chance to ask her what was going on.
Fortunately, Chief Bit seemed very reasonable. As soon as he entered the tea room, he smiled and said, "Su Ti Luo hasn't been home for a long time. You can talk about family first, and then entertain us."
Xingchen Luo hurriedly asked his eldest son to accompany him, and he called Suoti Luo to go to the side hall.
Sutila's father, Tianhe Luo, also followed him into the side hall.
"What's going on between you and Chief Bit?" Xingchen Luo asked anxiously after signaling his third son Tianhe Luo to close the door.
Suotiro's pretty face turned pale and hesitant, then said, "Grandpa, Father, I don't know what this guy is up to..."
"Hush!" Tianhe Luo was so scared that his face turned pale. "Are you talking about the general manager? You can't call him that."
Suo Ti Luo felt a trace of sadness in her heart, and lowered her head and said: "Yes, that Chief Bit, I don't know what he is thinking, but you should not be blinded by his appearance. He is probably here to play with us, as a conqueror and victor, to play with us as his playthings. I... I am now, his accompanying companion..." As she spoke, tears fell.
"Ah?" Tianhe Luo was stunned: "Then, what about Commander Owen?"
"Chief Bit took revenge on his own and killed Owen's second uncle. I also said the wrong thing, Owen..." Suti Luo wiped away her tears.
Tianhe Luo's face turned pale. "Then, then we, he, he won't come to kill us, right? What should we do? What should we do?..."
Suotiro looked at this cowardly father with some despair.
Xingchen Luo had been listening and thinking, and at this moment he shook his head and said, "No, that young man's eyes were sincere when he called me grandpa. He didn't look like he was here to play a game of cat and mouse. With his status, why would he do that?"
Looking at his granddaughter, Xingchen Luo was a little hesitant, but for the sake of the family's survival, he could not care less at this moment, "Su Ti, tell me, does he love you? How did he treat you when he was with you?"
Sutila's pretty face immediately turned red. It was really unexpected and embarrassing that her grandfather, whom she had always respected and revered, would ask such a question.
"He, he hasn't..." After hesitating for a while, Sutila lowered her head and said in a low voice.
Xingchen Luo nodded silently and pondered for a while, "He is young and full of vigor. Seeing you like this..." He felt it was not tactful to continue, "Su Ti, his respect for you is not a joke. You girls don't understand!"
Tianhe Luo's eyes lit up immediately. He never had any ideas, and his father's words were the truth. "Ah, Suti, then you must serve the general well! Our family's lives depend on you!"
"Shut up!" Xingchen Luo glared at his good-for-nothing son.
Tianhe Luo shuddered with fear and hung his head dejectedly.
"Let's go and talk to the general manager." Xingchen Luo stood up, and when he walked to the door, he turned around and said softly to Suoti Luo, "What your father said makes sense. And I know that when you were at home, you often secretly wore oriental clothes in your room. At that time, your father scolded you for being a heretic, but now you can wear them openly. For you, is this a new life that you are looking forward to?" He paused, "For a man, partner or wife is just a title. Who you really like depends on you..."
After saying that, he pushed open the door and Xingchen Luo strode out.
Tianhe Luo smiled at his daughter: "I didn't agree with your marriage with that guy at the beginning. You are my most precious daughter, the most beautiful girl in Xingchen City. How can you marry a little leader? Although that guy is also a bit ambitious and followed the right Sonya to become a high official, but now, my precious daughter is really going to stand out!" He said softly: "Come, you go first!"
The status of women in the Western Regions was already low, not to mention the father-daughter relationship, but he had to walk behind.
Suo Ti Luo didn't know what to feel for a moment. She took a step with a sense of loss and didn't know how she got back to the teahouse.
…
Everyone was drinking tea and chatting, having a great time.
Major Thorne and Director Gerst were chatting with Xingchen Luo, Xingchen Luo's eldest son Yinhe Luo, and his third son Tianhe Luo like old friends.
The Xingchen Luo family all speak fluent Western languages, so there is no communication barrier between the two sides.
Tianhe Luo really couldn't imagine that Sonya could be so kind and amiable. He got carried away for a moment and spoke incoherently.
Xingchen Luo had to scold him, but seeing that Chief Bit and others didn't care, Xingchen Luo breathed a sigh of relief. This could be considered a test of friendship. It seemed that these Sonyans really regarded his family as their own.
I couldn't help but look at my granddaughter. It is a blessing for the family to have such a virtuous daughter.
During this time, Lu Ming deliberately sat next to Tianhe Luo and had an intimate chat with Sutila's father.
"Mr. Commander, I, I have some top-secret information to report to you..." Tianhe Luo suddenly said in a low voice.
"Hmm? What did you say?" Lu Ming picked up the teacup and blew away the tea foam casually.
"I know there is a rebel stronghold in the city!" Tianhe Luo lowered his voice even more.
Lu Ming was startled and turned to look at him.
"It's absolutely true. You may think that I'm not the kind of person who can accomplish anything, but I dare not say anything about such a big thing, right? It's in Luozha, selling cane sugar!" Tianhe Luo raised two fingers, "If I dare to say a word, you will kill me!"
"The small hut selling cane sugar in the market? How do you know it's a rebel stronghold?" Lu Ming waved his hand and said, "Let's chat privately later!"
"Okay, okay!" Tianhe Luo agreed repeatedly.
Lu Ming pondered that in the important towns controlled by the Sonyans in the southern region, all the intelligence points of the resistance forces that he could command had been withdrawn. With him around, why would there be a need for any lower-level intelligence stations
However, he could not take Tianhe Luo's words lightly, because there were many resistance organizations that were not supported by West Black Mountain Fort and were engaged in armed resistance against the Sonyans. They were also his allies, and he had to help them if he could.
I came here originally to observe Xingchen Luo. This old man is very prestigious in the local area and is also a powerful figure. I want to see what he thinks about the Sonyans now.
But I didn't expect to encounter such a thing.