Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents-Chapter 105 - 101: Worth It
Governor Bai Jingwei is someone that every Saturnite knows.
For thirty years as governor, Bai Jingwei has been diligent and dedicated, elevating Saturn from its previous eighth position to now fifth, just behind Blue Star, Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter, achieving a remarkable feat.
Particularly, as a key development in the first stage, the Saturn East Forest Continent has seen a significant improvement in living standards, income levels, and the awakening rate of high school students.
In the eyes of all Saturnites, Bai Jingwei might not be a god, but he is definitely a great meritorious official leading Saturn’s citizens to a better life.
Many young people like Lu Lin, who have not experienced Saturn’s darkest times before, may not know, but older people certainly understand the immense contribution Bai Jingwei has made to Saturn.
However...
How is it that today Governor Bai suddenly appeared at the Junsheng Hotel, let alone warmly embraced Lu Lin?
This scene left countless people’s jaws dropping and eyes wide open in surprise.
"Xiao Lu, quite a few people came today."
"It’s okay, it’s okay, just some relatives and friends."
"Governor Bai, please come in."
Lu Lin greeted Bai Jingwei, Cen Xian, and Zhuge Li, and then led everyone into Junsheng Hotel.
Cen Xian patted Lu Lin on the shoulder, as if noticing something, but just smiled faintly without speaking.
"Governor Bai, Governor Bai!"
"King Cen Hu, King Cen Hu."
"Governor Bai, Governor Bai."
"King Cen Hu, King Cen Hu."
Back in those years, Cen Xian led the Saturn Military Department’s Star Martial masters, and when the space crack of alien space opened, he blocked the attack of over a hundred Black-Blooded Ferocious Tigers with only thirty people.
In that battle, Cen Xian took the lead, suffering over a hundred injuries, and killed 79 Black-Blooded Ferocious Tigers.
He saved a city of over a million people on the West Sand Continent of Saturn.
After his deeds were reported by journalists, they were selected and included in the language textbook for fifth grade in Saturn’s compulsory education.
People, regardless of age, at Lu Lin’s promotion banquet, shouted the moniker he earned for protecting humans back then at the sight of Cen Xian.
Bai Jingwei and Cen Xian smiled and waved to everyone, while only Zhuge Li, an academician of the three academies, was less known.
The general manager, lobby manager, and service staff of Junsheng Hotel were all visibly excited.
They never expected that one day Junsheng Hotel would be honored to host Governor Bai Jingwei and Boss Cen Xian.
The hotel general manager rushed downstairs via the elevator, reporting the news to the stakeholders on the phone.
"Oh, it really makes one envious..."
At the entrance, Zhao Lei, who just arrived, muttered to himself or perhaps to Xiao Yan and Xiao Li beside him.
Sighing, Zhao Lei found a spot to sit down without waiting for Lu Lin’s greeting.
"Boss, isn’t it a bit inappropriate for us not to give Lu Lin a present?"
Xiao Yan pointed at the large round table dedicated to gifts on one side and said.
Every guest would choose a small gift to give to Lu Lin and attach their advice to him. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
But with so many people coming today, the large revolving round table that could seat twelve was covered with all kinds of gifts.
Xiao Yan, though usually carefree, felt it inappropriate to come empty-handed at this moment.
"What’s there to gift, didn’t Xiao Li say that Lu Lin’s 95 million bounty has already had one-third credited? When the rest is in, all of it will go to him, without taking a penny out."
Xiao Yan was amused and speechless, feeling that his boss was a bit too stingy.
After all, he was a super master of the Level 9 Unleaked Realm.
Actually, Zhao Lei had his plans; before coming, he had already informed the Star Coordinator Division Headquarters of Alien Space about Lu Lin’s matter.
Lu Lin joined the Star Coordinator Division less than ten days ago, first uncovering a lot of hidden intelligence from the Black Shark Society, helping the Division achieve great success within the Federation.
Yesterday, at Maolin Training Base, he did something that could enhance exotic beast levels, which Zhao Lei witnessed clearly.
If not for his presence, Bai Jingwei would definitely have lured Lu Lin away.
As for the potential impact on the Federation from Lu Lin’s talent for increasing exotic beast levels being exposed, Zhao Lei didn’t want to care nor could he manage it.
He only wanted to ensure that Lu Lin remained a member of the Star Coordinator Division.
Given Lu Lin’s importance, the head of Star Coordinator Division Headquarters approved Zhao Lei’s telepathic request, exceptionally promoting Lu Lin to Elite Investigator.
This marked the first time in Star Coordinator Division’s history that an intern investigator, who hadn’t yet become a Level 1 Star Nucleus Warrior, skipped the formal investigator rank and received an internal promotion.
Zhao Lei was confident that once Lu Lin had this status, no matter how hard Bai Jingwei tried, he couldn’t lure Lu Lin away.
As for gifts, what could compare to the status of an Elite Investigator?
Lu Lin’s mom and dad felt as if they were in a dream, and it wasn’t until Bai Jingwei approached that they awoke from it.
It turned out that their son was not lying.
He really knew Governor Bai Jingwei.
In Meng Yu’s heart was a silent guilt; yesterday, after seeing Lu Lin’s photos, she not only accused him of using photo manipulation but even told her husband Lu Ping about it.
Both felt that Lu Lin seemed to suffer from a genius delusion, constantly fantasizing about connecting with big shots from all fields.
"Governor Bai, Governor Bai, you, hello."
Meng Yu stammered in greeting, while Lu Ping gazed intently at Cen Xian.
Suddenly, Lu Ping straightened his feet and saluted Cen Xian military style.
"Report, Saturn X Department X Army Fourth Level soldier, Lu Ping, greeting you!"
Lu Ping spoke powerfully, prompting even the usually silent Lu Lin to take another look at his father.
He had never really understood his parents’ past, not knowing that his father was an old soldier.
Bai Jingwei and Cen Xian smiled warmly at Lu Lin’s parents.
"Lu Ping, Meng Yu, you have raised a good son for the Federation."
"Especially Meng Yu, as a woman, diligent in managing the household, economical with resources, over the years, you have worked hard."
Bai Jingwei shook hands with Meng Yu, praising her warmly.
Meng Yu, overwhelmed with emotion, could not utter a word, only tears flowed continuously.
She tried several times to speak, but choked up.
Cen Xian also stood in front of Lu Ping and returned a standard military salute to him.
"Comrade Lu Ping, you are excellent, capable of rigorous training and courageous combat in the main army, taking on family responsibilities in life, caring for your wife, and nurturing your children. In my eyes, you are an indisputable—"
"Good soldier!"
"Thank you, Cen Sir (mode) (command)."
Lu Ping shouted loudly.
"Alright, alright, let’s all settle our emotions huh, today is Lu Lin’s promotion banquet, let’s not overshadow the host."
"Mr. Lu, Ms. Meng, would it be okay if us old folks sit together at one table?"
Bai Jingwei gently inquired.
"Sure, sure, Governor Bai, please sit wherever you like."
Meng Yu finally managed to speak a full sentence.
At this moment, only two words were in her heart.
Worth it.
This lifetime, no matter how much hardship was endured, it was all worth it.
Lu Ping and Meng Yu looked at Lu Lin with deep emotions.
They truly had a good son.
At this time, they cared not about the shocked gazes from other relatives, nor the envious looks from everyone in the hotel.
Lu Lin, their son, their pride.
In the hall, members of the Star Guide Division, Lu Lin’s classmates, and fighters from the Wild Kill Martial Arts Hall all looked at Lu Lin with admiration and respect.
Da Xiang’s mouth was gaping wide.
He recalled something.
Last night, Lu Lin seemed to have already told him he’d come back on a private jet with Governor Bai Jingwei.
He didn’t believe it.
Now, seeing Governor Bai alive sitting there, Da Xiang wished he could slap himself twice.
From now on, no matter how outrageous Lu Lin’s words might be, he would believe them.
Even if Lu Lin claimed to be from an alternate world, Da Xiang would nod in agreement.
