DipNovel Chapter 58: The Meaning of the Doll
Chapter 58: The Meaning of the Doll
Back in his room, Zhou Luming immediately contacted Li Mu and Guo Yi, crying and pleading, "Chief Engineer Guo, Chief Li, you have to stand up for me! I've been wronged so much..."
"Damn it, why don't you beat them up?!"
After hearing what happened, Guo Yi slammed his fist on the table and cursed, "That disgusting bastard should be beaten to death! I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"
"Chief Engineer Guo, please stop supplying fire."
Li Mu shook his head helplessly, then glared at Zhou Luming: "If you keep playing the victim, your third-class merit will become a commendation."
Zhou Luming's expression changed instantly, and he said in a serious tone, "Yes, no more playing the victim."
Li Mu shook his head with a headache, then asked Guo Yi, "Judging from the current situation, if the puppet goes to a certain country, it is very likely to be attacked by armed forces."
Chief Engineer Guo, do you have any inconspicuous and portable equipment that can protect the puppet?
When it came to serious matters, Guo Yi became earnest, frowning as he once again urged, "Do the puppets really have to go?"
The reason why they would take the initiative to help the country of Sha build the City of the Future is not only to strengthen relations with the country of Sha and to make money, but also for another deeper purpose: to prepare for the second phase of the Tushita Palace Project at the lowest cost.
The second phase of the Tushita Palace Project is to build an industrial city on the moon. A city will not only have industrial facilities, but also living facilities, entertainment facilities, medical facilities, energy facilities, waste resource treatment facilities, energy supply systems, transportation systems, personnel and material management systems, and a series of related supporting facilities.
Therefore, to build and operate a lunar industrial city in the shortest possible time, it is necessary not only to have a large number of professional personnel, but also to build supporting facilities and establish suitable systems, and to allow relevant personnel and equipment to work together beforehand.
In addition, it is necessary to verify the technologies required for the entire city in advance to avoid various basic technical problems during construction that could lead to slow progress, suspension, or casualties.
What solutions can meet these requirements at the lowest cost?
The only promise is this: let someone else pay for and build a city for them!
In this way, others can gain a city, while our company can not only integrate the team and related equipment, but also verify some of the integrated technologies and make money!
What's this called?
Win-win!
So who in the world would be a suitable candidate?
There is only one answer: the future city of a certain country!
That's why Zhou Luming took the initiative to approach Fahd at the banquet to discuss cooperation.
As for what Zhou Luming said to Fahd at the banquet, it was just polite talk.
Why did Zhou Luming go to Saudi Arabia?
The false reason given to the public was that Zhou Luming was the chief technical officer and needed to go to the site for inspections and acceptance from time to time.
The real reason, internally, was that Zhou Luming wasn't the only researcher who went to the site for inspection and acceptance; some of Zhou Lao's colleagues were also there. Therefore, Zhou Luming went to Sha Mouguo to shield Zhou Lao and his colleagues from harm.
Given that their current strength is visibly far ahead of others, coupled with the Squid Consortium's undisguised and already active hostility, and considering the Squid Consortium's past modus operandi, it is highly likely that someone will disregard everything and try every means to kill Elder Zhou and his companions while they are abroad.
However, if they could only choose between killing Zhou Luming and Old Zhou, and only had one chance to do so, then the enemy's target would definitely be Zhou Luming.
Because Zhou Luming has stronger research capabilities and is younger, killing Zhou Luming would be more beneficial.
Therefore, Zhou Luming went to Saudi Arabia to shield Old Zhou and his group from harm.
Of course, Zhou Luming knew about this and was more willing and proactive in doing it. That's why he used "doll" as his code name: both a substitute doll and a substitute doll!
Therefore, before Li Mu could speak, Zhou Luming solemnly refused, saying, "Chief Engineer Guo, please proceed with the mission as planned!"
After saying that, Zhou Luming's expression changed again, and he smiled obsequiously, "Besides, Master Yi, you bought my life on behalf of everyone by using 1% of the shares of that technology company when I decided to become a stand-in. I have to have a sense of contractual obligation."
"Sigh~"
Zhou Luming had covered everything—the hard and the soft, the big picture and the individual—so Guo Yi could only sigh and seriously consider how to protect Zhou Luming…
Given the strength of their own security forces, the enemy has no chance to poison or cause accidents. Therefore, there are only three ways to kill Zhou Luming: long-range sniping, quick killing, or a combination of both.
Therefore, Zhou Luming's life-saving equipment should be concealed and easy to carry, and it should also be able to protect against special bullets, explosions, shock waves, and poison gas, etc.
Although this requires both, it's not difficult; there are plenty of equipment options available to meet the requirements.
The problem is that with the current level of industrial technology, it's simply impossible to manufacture, not even by hand, which is incredibly frustrating for Guo Yi.
"Old Li, we don't have the kind of equipment you're looking for."
After racking his brains, Guo Yi reluctantly gave up, saying, "I can't make something that meets your requirements."
"Whatever we can make won't meet your requirements."
Li Mu didn't continue to make things difficult for Guo Yi, but instead asked Zhou Luming, "Puppet, what kind of additional support do you want?"
"..."
Zhou Luming thought for a moment and asked Guo Yi, "Chief Engineer Guo, could you add an onboard Tiger Armor system and a wireless remote charging system to the vehicle without altering its exterior?"
"Yes, but that won't protect you from long-range sniping."
As soon as Guo Yi finished speaking, Li Mu said, "Let's use satellites for 24-hour high-altitude reconnaissance."
While it cannot be completely avoided, it can at least strengthen the defense to some extent.
In addition, I'll raise the security level for the doll by one level.
Speaking of security levels, Zhou Luming said with a wry smile, "Boss Li, my current security level is already higher than the Grand Elder's. If I raise it by one level, wouldn't that make me two levels higher than the Grand Elder?"
This isn't quite right, maybe we should just forget about it?
"Shut up. When I can show my face again in the future, your current security level will be my security level."
Guo Yi retorted to Zhou Luming, then said to Li Mu in support, "Old Li, I support raising the security level of the puppets by one level."
"Um."
"..."
Seeing that the two bigwigs had reached a consensus, Zhou Luming could only shrug and say casually, "You are the leaders, you make the decisions."
"OK."
Li Mu nodded and asked, "Puppet, is there anything else you want to report?"
"That's all."
Zhou Luming, sensing the situation, took his leave, saying, "Chief Li, Chief Engineer Guo, I have to preside over the auction tomorrow, so I'll have to go now."
"Um."