In Villa No. 14, Saint Lai Villa District, 5th Ring Road, City of Stars.
A handsome man wearing a bathrobe, with golden hair and holding a cup of coffee, sat on the sofa, drinking coffee leisurely and watching the most entertaining program.
At this time, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and a young man with dark skin and a burn scar on his face hurried over.
"Lord Akaru, this is bad."
"Why are you panicking, Bamp? Haven't I taught you many times that even if the sky falls, it won't hit us first because there are tall people to hold it up."
"It's like this, Master Akaru, the City of Stars has released the latest clarification post, and now many people have come to attack you, saying that you deliberately framed the Third Star Envoy Shen Qiu."
"That's good. Let them attack."
Akalu took a sip of coffee with contempt.
"Sir? You don't care?"
"What do I care about? Whether Shen Qiu was wronged or not, whether he committed a crime or not, it's none of my business! All I want is popularity and traffic. Being black and red is also red!"
"But if you just leave it alone, will there be any problems?"
"Who said I'm going to leave it alone? Bamp, go find some internet trolls to continue to fight against our post. Then spend some money to get those small bloggers to post questions and bring the popularity back up."
"Ah, doesn't this intensify the conflict?"
"This is exactly the effect we want. If we leave it alone, my post will gradually fall into oblivion as the clarification post is published. This is also the only way to get out of this unscathed. When the time is right, I will personally publish a sincere apology to Shen Qiu, forming a sharp contrast with others and satisfying the psychology of those who have an overflowing sense of justice. In this way, my apology post can also become popular. By then, we will have two top popular posts. Finally, we can continue to put in advertisements or start live streaming to sell goods and make a fortune."
"Sir, you really have a good way! Those stupid guys and big shots have become your stepping stones."
Bamp replied with great admiration.
"As for the ignorant people, as long as we follow them, regardless of right or wrong, satisfy their desires, and let them hear everything they want to hear, they will foolishly be driven by us. As for the high and mighty people, their eyes are too far ahead, how can they care about the dust on their shoes and be reluctant to bend down to wipe it off."
Akalu shook the coffee in his hand, a sarcastic look on his face.
"Understood. I'll do it right away."
Bump nodded in response.
…
…
Inside the Luan Pavilion.
Shen Qiu sat on the sofa, lowered his head, swiping his wristband, looking at the refreshed posts one by one.
At this time Yun Xiaoxi came over and saw Shen Qiu looking at the bracelet so intently, so she asked curiously.
"Shen Qiu, what are you looking at?"
"I didn't post any posts. By the way, Xiaoxi, I want to ask you something."
"What's going on?"
"How are the Gubu and the others doing lately?"
Shen Qiu asked directly without raising his head.
When Yun Xiaoxi heard Shen Qiu's question, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she asked with some confusion.
"Shen Qiu, why are you asking about them suddenly?"
"It's been a while since we last met, so I thought I'd ask."
Shen Qiu replied with a smile.
"I see. Director Gu and his team are doing well. He was recently promoted. He is now also the deputy director of the KPI department."
"He replaced Yan Qing?"
"Well, Deputy Minister Yan Qing has now been transferred to the Inquisition in the City of Stars."
Yun Xiaoxi explained.
"That's good."
"It's pretty good, but I feel that after the promotion, Director Gu has become even busier, carrying out very dangerous missions everywhere. Not long ago, they went to the sand sea to carry out a search and rescue mission. At that time, I asked Director Gu if I wanted to help, but Director Gu didn't let me go back."
"Why?"
"Minister Gu meant that they could handle it and let me stay in the City of Stars and develop well."
Yun Xiaoxi tilted her head and thought for a moment before replying.
After listening to this, Shen Qiu fell into deep thought. He could now basically confirm that the Red Alliance was intentionally severing the connection between the people in the City of Stars and the Red Alliance.
As for the reason, it is probably because he does not want to drag down his friends and colleagues, so he wants them to devote themselves wholeheartedly to the City of Stars, absorb the nutrients of the City of Stars to the maximum extent, and take root and gain a firm foothold here.
"What happened to Shen Qiu? Is there something wrong?"
Yun Xiaoxi saw that Shen Qiu didn't say anything for a long time and asked curiously.
"fine."
Shen Qiu shook his head and continued to browse the posts.
Yun Xiaoxi sat next to Shen Qiu for a while, feeling a little bored waiting, so she raised her bracelet to check the posts.
At this time, Yun Xiaoxi saw a popular post quickly being pushed to the top. She clicked on it and took a look, and immediately said happily.
"Shen Qiu, Shen Qiu, look quickly."
"What's wrong?"
Shen Qiu looked at Yun Xiaoxi in confusion.
"Look at the latest post. The person who previously posted a post denouncing you has now posted a public apology."
Yun Xiaoxi said excitedly.
After hearing this, Shen Qiu refreshed the forum and soon saw a popular post being pushed to the top with an eye-catching title that made it easy to spot at a glance.
"If you are wrong, you must admit it. If you are beaten, you must stand at attention."
When Shen Qiu clicked on the post, he saw a video. In the video, a young man bowed to everyone and spoke sincerely.
"Everyone, I did not conduct rigorous verification before posting a complaint about the Third Star Envoy Shen Qiu, which caused a serious and adverse impact. Although my original intention was to uphold justice, I am wrong, and I apologize deeply. I sincerely clarify this here! I am also willing to compensate for the harm and impact caused to the Third Star Envoy Shen Qiu. Please contact me after seeing this..."
Below the post, replies popped up like mushrooms after rain.
"It's good that you can correct your mistakes, and you can't be blamed entirely on this matter. After all, who would have thought that it was a disguise? You are also standing from the perspective of the weak and seeking justice for them."
"This apology is very sincere. Well done to the poster."
"Not bad, not bad, much better than those stubborn people!"
"I said at the time, how could Lord Shen Qiu do those things? Now I've been slapped in the face."
…
Shen Qiu looked at the content of the post in silence, without any fluctuation in his mood.
Yun Xiaoxi said to Shen Qiu very happily.
"Shen Qiu, this person is quite nice and is willing to take the initiative to compensate you."
"Xiao Xi, some things are not as simple as they seem. If you really go to claim his compensation, you will be truly fooled."
"Ah? I don't quite understand?"
"It's okay, you don't have to understand."
Shen Qiu reached out and touched Xiaoxi's head, then said to her with a smile.
"Yeah, although I don't quite understand, but if you think he is not a good person, then he is definitely not a good person."
Yun Xiaoxi nodded obediently in response.
When Shen Qiu heard Yun Xiaoxi's words, he couldn't help but smile.
At this time, Mu Han came out with the prepared mold and said to Shen Qiu.
"The mold is ready."
Shen Qiu stood up and walked over. He took the mold from Mu Han's hand, looked at it, and said with satisfaction.
"Not bad, your skills are really getting better and better."
"Alas, it's no use being nice. There are few suckers as generous as you."
"Um?"
"Haha, sorry for saying the wrong thing. How are you going to smelt it next?"
Mu Han asked with a smile.
"I'll ask someone to come over and send it for smelting!"
Shen Qiu thought about it for a moment, then raised his bracelet and sent a message to Qi Dong, asking him to run and deliver it to Master Hydra.
"good."
Mu Han responded in agreement.
A few hours later, Mu Han prepared some side dishes and placed them on the coffee table in front of the sofa.
Shen Qiu and Yun Xiaoxi were sitting around, and just as they picked up their chopsticks to start eating, the door of the shop was pushed open and a head popped in.
"Boss?"
"Chen Ye?"
Shen Qiu turned his head and looked over, and replied with some surprise.
"Boss, here I come."
Chen Ye then ran in grinning.
"Didn't I ask Qi Dong to come? Why are you here?"
"Oh, I happened to see you texting Qi Dong, so I volunteered to come over."
"You are so idle. Have you finished what I asked you to do?"
"It's just a school matter, it's easy to handle."
"Wow, you've become much more capable. You can accomplish things in minutes that even Hydra can't handle."
"Hey, boss, let me tell you the truth. I couldn't even get through the main gate. The security guards at the school were so arrogant. Later, I had no choice but to bring out your golden Buddha. As a result, their attitude changed 180 degrees, like they became a different person. In the end, the school principal came to meet me in person, and I got everything done in a short time!"
"Um."
Shen Qiu nodded slightly, feeling a little surprised. He didn't expect that his title of Star Envoy would be so useful.
"Boss, your title is so useful."
"Okay, don't mess around with me in my name without my permission."
Shen Qiu quickly reminded Chen Ye that there is no free lunch in this world and you have to pay it back sooner or later. If others give you face, you have to give them face next time you meet them.
"clear!"
Chen Ye replied with a smile.
"Go ahead and deliver the mold and materials to Master Hydra. You can settle the fees with him and come back to me for reimbursement."
Shen Qiu then handed the mold and materials to Chen Ye.
"No problem. I'll just drop by to deliver the school report."
"Well, be careful on the road."
"Okay."
Chen Ye took the things and left in a hurry.
"Eat quickly, or it will get cold."
Mu Han said as he picked up the remote control and turned on the projection TV.
"good!"
Shen Qiu and Yun Xiaoxi immediately picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
Yun Xiaoxi picked up a golden fried crab and put it into her mouth.
Snap~
In an instant, Yun Xiaoxi's eyes lit up and she began to chew carefully.
Gurgle~
As the sound of swallowing was heard, Yun Xiaoxi praised in surprise.
"It's delicious. Shen Qiu, try this fried crab."
Shen Qiu immediately picked one up and tasted it. He was also amazed and began to praise it.
"Not bad, the taste is almost as good as that of a top chef."
"Haha, if it tastes good, eat more. I was a very delicate eater when I was young, and my mouth was always full of food. But I can't eat out every day, so I learned to make it myself."
Mu Han smiled and picked up the strong tea, took a sip and said.
Just as they were happily eating, a variety TV program was suddenly projected and suddenly interrupted to turn into a live news broadcast.
In the image, dark clouds covered the sky, lightning and thunder roared, and heavy rain poured down.
At this time, a female reporter wearing a raincoat and with wet bangs, sitting on the hatch of the armed aircraft Black Harrier, reported loudly.
"Everyone, I am now following the rescue fleet and have arrived above the Dirik Sea. If you look down, you can see a large number of ships floating on the rough sea."
…
"So many ships? What's going on?"
Shen Qiu asked curiously.
Mu Han took a look and didn't find it strange, so he spoke to Shen Qiu.
"A rescue ship."
"Rescue ships? What are they rescuing? Why do we need so many?"
"Of course, we are searching for fishing boats sailing far away. Isn't there a huge Crescent Sea Port in the east of the City of Stars? There are many fishing boats docked there, and these fishing boats go out to fish every once in a while."
"But, is the ocean so dangerous? There are so many monsters living under the water. Isn't this ridiculous?"
"We can't help it. Food is so scarce right now, and fishing can greatly alleviate the food crisis. Another thing is that this business is very profitable, but the risks are really high. Look, this is what happened."
"All right."
Shen Qiu thought about it and felt that what Mu Han said made sense.
At this moment, the armed aircraft Black Harrier was seen rapidly descending in altitude, and the female reporter pointed the camera towards the deck of a flagship.
I saw a group of people standing on it.
"Everyone, what we are looking at now is the lead ship of the search and rescue fleet, the Yuyue. The one coordinating and directing on the deck is the Vice President of the Red Alliance, Yunkong. I believe that under his leadership, we will be able to successfully rescue the distressed fleet."
The female reporter kept zooming in the camera to expand the image.
"Clouds?"
Shen Qiu heard the familiar name and looked over carefully.
It turned out that the person on the deck who was surrounded by people like a star was actually Vice President Yunkong.
At this time Yun Xiaoxi spoke in shock.
"Father?"
"Where?"
Shen Qiu was also stunned when he heard Yun Xiaoxi's words, and then asked.
"It's right next to it. The camera just shook a little bit."
Yun Xiaoxi pointed at the projection and said.
"Ah, uncle is on board too?"
Mu Han was also very surprised.
"Let me see."
Shen Qiu watched the live video carefully, and sure enough, when the camera shifted a little to the side, he saw Yun Jing's figure. He was standing in the crowd on the right side of Yun Kong.
"What's going on? Why is uncle up there?"
Shen Qiu asked a little puzzled.
"Shen Qiu, could something have happened?"
Yun Xiaoxi said nervously.
"Don't worry. Try calling him. We have the Star Eye device now, and the signal is fully covered. Maybe you can get through, and then ask him what happened."
Shen Qiu said to Yun Xiaoxi calmly.
"good!"
Yun Xiaoxi calmed down and immediately called Yun Jing.
Buzz~
After more than ten seconds, the call was connected. There was a noisy background sound, followed by Yun Jing's steady voice.
"Xiao Xi, what's the matter?"
"Dad, I just watched the news. Why are you on the rescue boat? Did something happen?"
Yun Xiaoxi asked hurriedly.
Yun Jing was silent for a while, then spoke.
"Something did happen. Your uncle Yuntang, his cousin and his younger cousin followed a group of long-distance fishing boats out to sea. On their way back, they were attacked in the Dirik Sea. We are on our way to search and rescue them."
"How could this happen? Why are they on a fishing boat?"
"This matter is quite complicated. I don't have time to explain it to you in detail. Anyway, I'm fine. You don't have to worry too much."
"Father, do you want me to help you?"
"No need. The Yun family has already taken action, so it should be able to be handled. If you have nothing to do, you can go to the Crescent Harbor in the City of Stars. Your mother and grandfather are there, and you can go and keep them company."
"good!"
"Then I won't tell you for now."
Yun Jing immediately hung up the phone.
Yun Xiaoxi looked at the hung up phone. Although her heart was temporarily relieved, there was still worry in her eyes.
"Xiao Xi, isn't your family engaged in material recycling and refining, and a supplier of weapons materials? How did it get involved with the fishing industry?"
Shen Qiu asked doubtfully.
"I don't know much about it either. They didn't tell me about it. But our Yun family is by the sea after all. Our old businesses, in addition to tourism, are fishing and shipping. Most of the people in the branch family are good at this."
Yun Xiaoxi shook her head and replied.
"I see. How about this? When Chen Ye comes back, we'll go to Crescent Harbor to take a look. You don't have to worry too much. This matter should be reported in real time."
Shen Qiu said to Yun Xiaoxi.
"Uh-huh."
Yun Xiaoxi nodded happily in response.
Mu Han looked at Shen Qiu and felt envious of him for being so thoughtful, but she was also sincerely happy for Xiao Xi.
"Okay, you two stop worrying and eat quickly, or the food will get cold."
"good."
Yun Xiaoxi responded happily.
…
Three days later, early in the morning, Chen Ye rushed back.
"The boss has it done."
"Let me see."
Shen Qiu stretched out his hand towards Chen Ye.
Chen Ye then handed the cast mold in his hand to Shen Qiu.
Shen Qiu took it and found it was quite heavy and substantial.
At this time, Mu Han walked over and said.
"Give it to me, I'll process it further."
"good!"
Shen Qiu handed it to Mu Han.
Mu Han took it with some difficulty and returned to the workbench at the back with the cast mold.
She needs to take out the cast scabbard and do some finishing, decoration, and painting.
Shen Qiu and the other two waited quietly.
…
A day later, Mu Han came out with an exquisite red wooden box and said to Shen Qiu with a smile.
"alright!"
Shen Qiu took the wooden box and opened it, and a dark scabbard came into view. The entire surface of the scabbard was covered with ancient dragon patterns and intricate lines, which looked very beautiful.
Shen Qiu took out the strange sword, Long Zheng, and slowly inserted it into the scabbard. It fit perfectly.
"good!"
"As long as you like it."
Mu Han said with a smile.
"Thank you, Mu Han. We have something urgent to do, so we'll leave first."
Shen Qiu then said goodbye to Mu Han.
"I should be the one thanking you. I'll take you there."
Mu Han then sent Shen Qiu and Yun Xiaoxi out.
After they went out, Yun Xiaoxi and Mu Han hugged each other.
"Mu Han, I'm leaving."
"Well, come and play with me more often when you have time."
Mu Han said with a smile.
At this time Shen Qiu drove the motorcycle over and Yun Xiaoxi sat on it.
"Bye-Bye!"
Shen Qiu waved to Mu Han and rode away on his motorcycle.
At this time, Chen Ye also hurriedly got on the off-road vehicle, stepped on the accelerator to the bottom, and caught up at a very fast speed, driving side by side with the motorcycle.
He honked the horn, leaned his hands on the window and shouted to Shen Qiu.
"Boss."
"Why are you following me if you're not going back to the company?"
Shen Qiu turned his head and looked back and asked.
"Boss, I'm just bored. Where are you going?"
Chen Ye said with a grin.
"I'm so free. I'm going to the beach. Xiaoxi's father is searching for rescuers at sea. Let's go and take a look."
"Oh, I see. Then, boss, are you sure you don't want to take me with you? I'm also a top-notch scouting expert at sea, and the fish I raise are really good!"
Shen Qiu was slightly startled, and immediately recalled the fish that Chen Ye jumped up and rolled its eyes.
He thought about it carefully and seemed to really want to take this guy with him.
Although everything is fine now, if things get worse or if help is needed, we will really need this guy. After all, this guy has special reconnaissance capabilities and is very useful at sea.
"Okay, follow me!"
Shen Qiu decided to take him with him.
"Okay!"
Chen Ye replied with a smile.
Mu Han stood at the door of the store and looked at the figure gradually disappearing in the distance. The breeze blew past, ruffling her hair.
She reached out her hand to tidy up her hair, her eyes filled with emotion.
Although a gene module is not particularly valuable to Shen Qiu now, it is enough to change her destiny for the rest of her life.
She sincerely wished Shen Qiu and Yun Xiaoxi peace and happiness in the future.
…
At noon, Shen Qiu drove to the vicinity of Crescent Harbor and saw a very prosperous industrial park cluster from afar.
Throughout the entire gathering area, there are all kinds of factories and a large number of buildings. These buildings are generally not very tall, only about seven or eight stories high.
Looking along the way, you can see large transport trucks parked next to the factory, and the air is filled with a strong smell of seafood.
If I'm not mistaken, most of the factories here are related to seafood processing.
Shen Qiu turned and said to Yun Xiaoxi.
"Xiao Xi, where is your mother?"
"I sent her a message before. She is in Crescent Harbor."
"good!"
Shen Qiu continued to drive forward.
It didn't take long for them to pass through a densely populated industrial park cluster, and from afar Shen Qiu and the others saw a very shocking scene.
“Wow!”
Chen Ye could hardly close his mouth.
The so-called Crescent Harbor is not a simple harbor, but an artificial enclosure. They used dams to enclose the seawater, forming a crescent shape.
At the harbor exit, there is a huge gate that cuts off the connection between the Crescent Port and the open sea.
However, because the Crescent Harbor was built too large, it gives people the illusion that the harbor encloses the sea.
Shen Qiu continued driving towards the port and soon saw many people standing on the edge of the harbor, looking anxiously at the sea.
Yun Xiaoxi saw Qin Lan at a glance and quickly spoke to Shen Qiu.
"Shen Qiu, my mother is there."
"Wait a minute, I'll find a place to park."
Shen Qiu found an open place nearby and stopped.
On the edge of the harbor, Qin Lan looked at the sea with a worried look.
At this moment she heard a familiar voice.
"Mother!"
Qin Lan turned his head and looked back, only to see Yun Xiaoxi running towards him. A smile immediately appeared on his face and he shouted.
"Xiao Xi!"
Yun Xiaoxi happily threw herself into Qin Lan's arms.
Qin Lan touched Yun Xiaoxi's head and said with a smile.
"You are such a grown-up, but you still act like a child."
At this time, Shen Qiu and Chen Ye came over and greeted politely.
"aunt."
"Shen Qiu, you are here too."
Qin Lan was also very surprised to see Shen Qiu.
"I'll come with Xiaoxi."
Shen Qiu gave a brief explanation.
At this time Yun Xiaoxi couldn't wait to ask.
"Mother, what is going on?"
Qin Lan also touched Yun Xiaoxi's head and said helplessly.
"It's nothing, actually. There are just too many people in the family, so many mouths to feed, and the transformed industry simply can't support so many people. Therefore, the Zong family called on everyone to return to their old business, so we went back to our old business, building a seafood processing factory by the sea, and doing our old business of fishing. Your uncle Yuntang led the team on a long voyage this time, but unexpectedly, their luck was very bad. On the way back, they were attacked by unidentified creatures. The joint fishing fleet was damaged and a large number of ships were sunk. Because this matter involved too many people, Lord Yunkong personally organized people to rescue them, and as a member of the Yun family, we naturally have an obligation to do our part."
"Mother, why didn't you tell me such a big thing?"
Yun Xiaoxi looked at her mother and said.
Qin Lan smiled gently and spoke softly to Yun Xiaoxi.
"Your father doesn't want you to bear too much of this, you just need to be happy and do what you like. As for home, your father and I are here, so you don't have to worry."
"All right."
Yun Xiaoxi nodded.