She had waited too long for this day.
The surprise ca too suddenly.
So much so that Xie Manyu lost control of her emotions, crying tears of joy.
She hugged her brother, repeatedly saying "thank you." Lu Xun patted his sister’s back to comfort her for a while before she gradually cald down.
"Sob~ Does Dad know?" Xie Manyu’s eyes were red as she took the paper her mother handed her, wiped her nose, and asked.
"Mm, Aunt has already told him. The money’s in place, but purchasing the prosthetic body will take so ti. The brain transplant surgery can be completed by next month at the latest," said Lu Xun.
He wouldn’t personally perform this surgery.
Although he’s skilled enough, the black clinic has already been destroyed, and the related machinery, tools, plasma, and dication are all gone.
Rather than investing a huge sum to rebuild an operating room, it’s better to go to a legitimate prosthetic hospital, as it will cost hundreds of thousands anyway.
Doctors usually don’t perform major surgeries on their own family mbers.
Moreover, Lu Xun has decided to temporarily lay down his scalpel, shed his "Black Doctor" persona, and beco a law-abiding good citizen.
He couldn’t risk getting involved again, to avoid being dragged into that case.
All things considered, sending Xie Zhenhai to a legitimate hospital for surgery is the best option.
Besides, purchasing a prosthetic body isn’t really troubleso.
Even though Aunt, an ordinary office worker with an inco of 5,000 to 6,000 a month, suddenly spending 60 million will surely be heavily scrutinized for the source of the funds.
But she couldn’t possibly buy it in her own na.
In this area, prosthetic shops will open the green light.
Especially for such a big business, the store will even take the initiative to help you find a "proxy buyer". They dare to supply even minors or those who operate black clinics!
After all, business is business, who would refuse money?
Nominally, it’s sold to soone else, but the goods end up in your hands. As for how to "clean" this money, you don’t have to worry about it.
These big enterprises have their ways.
In fact, that travel bag contained not just 120 million, but an extra one to two million.
Old Octopus must have considered the expenses of the surgery.
This money is enough to redeem two lives!
In short, Lu Xun doesn’t need to manage his uncle’s affairs at all, Aunt can handle it herself.
However, the patient "Li Zhongxian", who Old Octopus entrusted to a friend for care, is still waiting for that 60 million in life-saving money.
Lu Xun has to take the ti to deliver the money to him.
The other half of the money was exchanged for life by Old Octopus.
He couldn’t possibly pocket the money with a clear conscience, could he?
His uncle and Li Zhongxian shared the sa fate, both drenched in rain for three years.
Now that his uncle has an umbrella, he couldn’t possibly tear up the other person’s umbrella.
Lu Xun wouldn’t interfere too much either, just simply send the money over, and he wouldn’t bother with anything after that.
...
After dinner, Aunt tidied up the dishes.
Xie Manyu wanted to help, but was pulled aside by Lu Xun to talk about sothing.
"Xiao Yu, is there a girl nad ’Li Xiaoning’ at your school?" Lu Xun suddenly asked.
He checked that person’s family situation last night.
Li Zhongxian, 35 years old, residing in Outer City District 17.
His adoptive parents have both passed away, leaving him with one daughter;
In the second year of his terminal illness, his wife abandoned him and their daughter to run off with another man, leaving no trace.
His daughter’s na is Li Xiaoning.
After her mother left, she relied on the "inheritance" left by her grandfather to care for Li Zhongxian all by herself, never giving up until today.
Lu Xun found out that Li Xiaoning attends Jinghai Ninth Middle School, the sa school as Xiao Yu.
"Huh? Brother, you actually know Senior Li Xiaoning?"
Xie Manyu’s charming face showed shock, then her beautiful eyes beca suspicious:
"What do you want? You can’t possibly fancy her, right? I, I have to warn you, if you dare to date early, then... you will have no right to lecture ! Hmph!"
Why did that sound so sour, like jealousy? Is it my illusion? Lu Xun appeared puzzled.
"I’m looking for her for serious matters that concern lives," he explained.
"What? It’s a matter of life and death?!" Xie Manyu jumped up from the sofa.
Her eyes widened, her expression frozen, her small fists clenched in anger, trembling all over, and she stamred:
"You... you... how could you do that? E-even if you want to, you can’t do it like that, I heard there’s another way, right? How could you cause a life and death situation?! It’s too much..."
Thud!
Lu Xun gave her a sharply flicked forehead, gritting his teeth:
"You seem to know quite a lot, huh? What have you been thinking about all day long? Huh, Xie Manyu."
He hadn’t even explained yet, and she had already imagined it all.
"Uh... did I misunderstand?" she rubbed her little head, her voice weak, "T-then why are you looking for her? To fight?"
"Fight?" Lu Xun froze, bewildered.
"Exactly, all the students from other schools who co to our Ninth Middle School asking about Li Xiaoning are either trying to confess to her or challenge her to a fight. I’ve never seen any other reason."
Xie Manyu pouted as she spoke.
No wonder she had such thoughts.
Li Xiaoning is a "celebrity" at their school, not only pretty but also a great fighter... yes, in the literal sense of being good at fighting.
In Jinghai Ninth Middle School, from the first year to the third, no one dares to ss with her.
The delinquents she’s beaten up could fill four trucks.
But those unaware are fearless, and there are often students from other schools who covet her beauty and travel a great distance to ask about her at Ninth Middle School.
Xie Manyu thought her brother had similar intentions.
"I’m not here to confess, nor to fight." Lu Xun sighed and patiently explained, "I’m looking for her for sothing important, it’s about her father’s life. When you get to school, help arrange a eting with her."
He briefly explained Li Zhongxian’s situation.
After hearing it, Xie Manyu was both extrely surprised and sympathetic towards Li Xiaoning.
It turns out both of their fathers were infected with dusa Poison, becoming incapacitated.
And Li Xiaoning was in a much worse situation. At least she still had a mom and a brother to rely on, without having to worry about anything.
But Li Xiaoning, at such a young age, had to go to school while taking care of her father.
Truly a pitiable person.
So unfortunate!
"I understand, but bro, this sester Li Xiaoning hasn’t co to school at all, just like you, she’s a school-skipping demon."
Xiao Yu stroked her chin and pondered: "It’s said she’s preparing to drop out, but I’m not sure if it’s true."
"Is that so?"
Lu Xun frowned, not expecting her to be absent from school.
"Never mind, I’ll personally visit her house tomorrow, it’s not too much trouble."
He patted Xiao Yu’s head and said, "Go help your mom wash dishes, don’t worry about this matter."
"Okay!"
Xie Manyu skipped to the kitchen with her pigtails bouncing.
Lu Xun returned to his room, intending to find the note left by Old Octopus, but after searching for a long ti, he couldn’t find it and realized it was probably burned along with Old Octopus’s house.
He rubbed his aching temples as he tried to recall:
"I rember it was Zone 17, Shuiyun Stream, Building 5... which apartnt? Damn!"
Forget it, tomorrow’s matters for tomorrow.
Once he gets there, he’ll naturally find her.
Lu Xun had other plans for today.
He intended to sneak out after his aunt left, to buy the nano underpants, T-shirt, and combat tester.
Also, to visit the library to gather so trait points.
Beep beep beep~
As he was thinking, the communication device rang.
He glanced at the caller ID—Wuer.
So he pressed the answer button.
Wuer imdiately asked with concern, "Brother Lu, how are you? Did you resolve your issue? You didn’t even let know you’re safe."
"Sorry, I was really busy last night and forgot to ssage you back." Lu Xun sincerely said, "Da Gu, you helped a lot, I’m really grateful."
Last night was quite a close call, thanks to his good desk mate’s assistance, the situation turned from dangerous to safe.
Otherwise, Lu Xun would have had to move away with Xiao Yu and his aunt.
Wuer is a real buddy, always ready when needed!
"Brother Lu, if you really want to thank ... help with two math howork problems." Wuer said weakly.
"Two problems? You look down on your bro?" Lu Xun widened his eyes and imdiately said, "Send all your howork! I’ll do it all for you! Not just math, I’ll take care of all your howork for the last sester of senior year!"
"When I get back to school, I’ll treat you to... a hot spring bath!"
After all, Wuer doesn’t need to take college entrance exams; they’re an exchange student from the Undead Race, just building a foundation in middle school and then getting directly admitted to a prestigious Human Federation university.
Academic performance is truly no big deal.
"That would be aweso!" Wuer was delighted, then rembered sothing and said with a hint of sadness, "Brother Lu, you’re not here, Wei’Er skips class every day too, I’m so bored. This campus life is so dull!"
Wei’Er?
That Elf also skips class?
Lu Xun was suspicious: "No way?"
Wei’Er seed quite well-behaved.
Already restless after just transferring?
"It’s true, I have no idea what she’s busy with all day, like a dragon that’s always coming and going." Wuer sighed, "I’m so bored I could die, co back and keep company soon, please!"
"I’m currently ’imprisoned’ by my aunt. Let think of a way, I’ll be back to school in a few days." Lu Xun said helplessly, "Send the howork for now."
He also wanted to learn a few new magic spells from Wuer!
After last night’s events, Lu Xun’s interest in magic was completely piqued.
In this world, magic side is in no way weaker than technology side.
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