Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Hearing her husband's explanation, the teasing and jealousy in Li Hanmiao's heart instantly disappeared. She raised her sleeves, gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said softly: "Husband, I know. Don't worry, I will do as you say." She could fully understand her husband's emotions and actions, because she herself was full of longing and regret for those deceased relatives and family members who could not be with her.

As the fleet was about to set sail, Lin Xiaofeng hugged his wife tightly and said, "I'm leaving, wait for me to come back." His voice was trembling, as if it contained too much reluctance and concern. But he knew that he had to move forward for the future of Dayu and the happiness of his family.

Li Hanmiao nodded with tears in her eyes: "Well, I will wait for you to come back." She watched her husband board the ship, her heart filled with prayers and blessings. She hoped that her husband would return safely, with news of victory and a halo of glory.

The blue sea is sparkling, like an endless mirror spread across the sky. The sun shines warmly on the sea, with golden light dancing, adding a bit of mystery and magnificence to the sea. A few white clouds float leisurely in the sky, as if watching over this blue world.

On this peaceful sea, an ironclad ship was sailing steadily. On the deck, Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng were leaning on comfortable reclining chairs, wearing light short shirts and straw hats to shield them from the scorching sun. On both sides of the ship, two thick fishing rods were placed diagonally, and the fishing lines were gently floating in the sea breeze as the ship moved forward.

Li Dexian closed his eyes to rest, while Lin Xiaofeng squinted slightly, as if thinking about something. Suddenly, the fishing line on the fishing rod suddenly tightened, and there were waves of vibrations. Li Dexian reacted immediately, took off his straw hat, and quickly stood up to hold the fishing rod.

Lin Xiaofeng gently pulled open the edge of his straw hat, glanced at Li Dexian, and a trace of contempt appeared on the corner of his mouth. He knew in his heart that this so-called "fishing rod" was really shoddy. It was just an iron rod with a rope tied to it and a fish hook hung at the end. The fish in the sea are extremely powerful. It is simply a fantasy to catch a big fish with this "fishing rod" that doesn't even have a fishing reel.

Li Dexian might be smart in other aspects, but he was far behind Lin Xiaofeng in fishing. Although he had caught a few fish before, it was only during the novice protection period.

As expected by Lin Xiaofeng, Li Dexian pulled the fishing rod, his face flushed, and frantically pulled it back, trying to wrestle with the big fish in the sea. He stumbled and was almost pulled off the boat by the fish. Seeing this, the surrounding Jinyiwei immediately became alert and wanted to come forward to help.

"No one is allowed to come over!" Li Dexian roared, stopping their actions, "See how I subdue this evil fish!"

After that, he took out a revolver from his arms, while Lin Xiaofeng was dumbfounded! After six shots, the sea surface was soon stained blood red. Li Dexian threw down the fishing rod and said with a proud smile: "Pull it up, and we will have fish sashimi for lunch today."

When the dolphin with six bloody holes was pulled onto the boat, Lin Xiaofeng's face turned from green to black. He really couldn't understand Li Dexian's behavior. It was ridiculous enough to shoot fish with a gun, not to mention that it was a dolphin.

"Your Majesty, this fish is very human-like. You should never kill it again." Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but persuade.

"It's just a fat fish, how can it be humane." Li Dexian sat back on the recliner and put on his straw hat without caring. "I've had enough of this life. How long will it take to get to the Holy City? If I had known earlier, I should have stayed in Ferrero for a while."

Lin Xiaofeng also looked into the distance with a little tiredness. Being trapped in this small world for so long, one would always feel a little overwhelmed. However, according to the time, they should be able to reach the Holy City soon. They had already sent several ships to the Ferrero base to inform the news, while he and Li Dexian went straight to the Holy City.

"Be patient, Your Majesty. It should be here soon." Lin Xiaofeng comforted.

Li Dexian hummed, then suddenly stood up and asked, "Old Lin, where do you think the boundary of this world is? Is there a possibility that other continents exist?"

Lin Xiaofeng thought for a moment and replied, "Probably. If you have time in the future, Your Majesty can send as many people as possible to explore the new continent."

Li Dexian became even more excited after hearing this: "Then do you think it is possible that there is an extremely powerful country on another continent that can compete with Jingjiang?"

Lin Xiaofeng shook his head: "Although this possibility exists in theory, I think it is unlikely. The geographical location of this world is very different from that of the Earth, and the resistance to the spread of Eastern and Western skills and culture is extremely large. It is very difficult to develop ocean-going technology and communicate on a large scale. And based on what we know so far, there is no news of activities of people from other continents."

He paused and continued, "So I think there are two possibilities: one is that there are no other continents in this world; the other is that even if there are other continents, due to factors such as abundant resources and the lack of motivation for local races to go out and develop, they are closed and self-sufficient and are far from being able to compete with Jingjiang."

Li Dexian raised his eyebrows and said, "If there really is such a place and it is discovered by the outside world, wouldn't it be at the mercy of others?"

"That's right," Lin Xiaofeng nodded, "There will most likely be a brutal massacre."

Li Dexian snorted: "It would be better for me to send people to explore as soon as possible and influence the other side with a benevolent and righteous army."

Lin Xiaofeng glanced at him, hesitant to speak. "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. But if such lands really exist, they may have their own fragile ecosystems and unique micro-worms and other creatures. The intrusion of foreign species is likely to cause catastrophic consequences such as plague. This is much more efficient and cruel than guns and cannons."

Li Dexian's eyes lit up after hearing this: "Yes! Plague... The Medical College can make these micro-worms into plague weapons for use in war! Isn't this a way to defeat the enemy without fighting?"

Lin Xiaofeng looked at him with a quickened heartbeat - this guy's mind was really jumping around! He hurriedly advised seriously: "Your Majesty, this move is against the harmony of heaven and is enough to anger the gods! Moreover, it hurts the enemy and ourselves - the plague is far from a means that we can fully control."

"Hmmmm..." Li Dexian responded casually, "I was just talking casually. The plague is really terrible." After saying that, he lay down again and put on his straw hat to cover his eyes, "Port? I see the port!" He suddenly sat up excitedly and pointed to the front and shouted. A port area suddenly appeared in the distance, and some small boats were drifting on the sea. Lin Xiaofeng also excitedly called the accompanying crew and picked up the sea chart to compare. After carefully identifying it for a while, the seaman answered confidently: "Your Majesty, that is the port we built! From now on, after the port stops, you can go to the Holy City!" After hearing this news, the two couldn't help cheering-finally, this long sea journey is about to end! Li Dexian, Lin Xiaofeng and others accelerated forward, and the large army was left behind, with only two thousand Jinyiwei accompanying to protect the emperor. The Holy City had been notified in advance, and Dogtail Grass brought people to welcome the emperor. At the same time, there were also the emperor Jesus and Master Zhou. When the figures of Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng gradually appeared outside the holy city, everyone was eagerly waiting for their arrival. As the two sides gradually approached, Gouweicaoer immediately took the initiative to step forward and bowed to the ground: "Your Majesty, I, Gouweicaoer, pay my respects to you!" "Good, good, good! Stand up!" Li Dexian looked at the magnificent city in front of him excitedly and exclaimed, "Is this the holy city? Although the foreigners are vulnerable, this city is still amazing! Please introduce it to me in detail later!" Father Jesus scanned the crowd, and when he saw Lin Xiaofeng, he smiled and walked up to him with his arms outstretched: "My Lord, long time no see!" "Hello, Father!" Lin Xiaofeng also greeted him enthusiastically and started chatting with him. Luo Huajun and Xiang Xiehong also gathered in the crowd. When they saw Zhou Zhiwei, their eyes lit up and they greeted him at the same time: "Master, long time no see!" "Hmm..." Zhou Zhiwei stroked his beard and looked at them with a smile on his face, "I didn't expect you to come too?" Luo Huajun looked around, licked his lips and asked in a low voice: "Master... are there any prostitutes in this city?" Zhou Zhiwei nodded without any surprise: "Yes! You want to find foreign women, right? I know a good shop that has local women from the Holy City and foreign women from Ferrero! If you want to go, I'll find someone to take you there later - but the price is not cheap!" "Are the prices different locally and abroad?" Luo Huajun asked with a heavier breathing, "Then I'll try the local ones!" Xiang Xiehong suddenly felt like an arrow shot in the heart when he heard this - everyone was already in a state of depression, so why are you, Luo Huajun, suddenly okay again? However, he was relieved the next second, and there was a sympathetic look in his eyes: "Old Zhou...you..." He was about to say something but suddenly felt a pang of heartache - it turned out that the feeling of betrayal was so strong! But then he thought of another question: "Master! If I only lick it, can you give me a half-price discount?" "???" Zhou Zhiwei looked at him in confusion, obviously not expecting him to ask such a question.

Zhou Zhiwei, this wise man with a sharp gaze, saw through everyone's thoughts at a glance. His face was calm and his eyes were deep, as if he could see through all the complexities of the world. He spoke lightly, and his voice revealed an unquestionable majesty: "If you are not in good health, don't go. Foreign women don't like to bathe, so as not to be infected with diseases."

Xiang Xiehong, a burly, smiling hero, also came over to persuade him, "Yes, Lao Zhou, you are our backbone. Food safety is more important than anything else. You have already started to quit eating, so you can't give up now and ruin your practice."

Luo Huajun, who was usually very suave, had a bitter look on his face at this moment: "No! I can't help it because I'm addicted. Besides, since we're here, what's wrong with trying some foreign food? Don't you want to experience it? But... it's really annoying that he doesn't like to take a bath..."

Just as the three were arguing, a notification broke the deadlock: "Stop talking, the master is here."

Li Dexian, the Emperor of Jingjiang, walked slowly in the crowd. His face was dignified and kind, and his eyes sparkled with wisdom. Following behind him was the young and promising Lin Xiaofeng. Both of them looked around with great interest, full of curiosity about this exotic city.

Although they often saw reports from the West, the impact of reality far exceeded the description on paper. Every time they saw a new building, their eyes would be deeply attracted, and they would stop, point, and discuss loudly.

The streets were jammed with people, and people were sticking their heads out to check the situation. Seeing this, Gouweicao'er, the right-hand man of Emperor Jingjiang, rushed forward to help: "Your Majesty, Lord, let's go to the Holy Temple as soon as possible. I have already arranged a residence there. It's been a long journey, so why don't I host a banquet for Your Majesty and Lord? After the meal, we can tour the Holy City tomorrow."

Lin Xiaofeng looked back at the blocked streets and the foreigners who kept sticking their heads out to check the situation. He took a deep breath and agreed, "Your Majesty, let's go in first. These things are not important. Let's take a good look at the results of Jingjiang's transformation in the Holy City tomorrow."

Li Dexian nodded solemnly. His eyes revealed his expectation and determination for the future. Indeed, the things we are looking at now are just "local specialties" of foreigners. What we really need to focus on is the people's hearts and Jingjiang's influence here.

Inside the temple, a lively scene came into view. The originally sacred and solemn temple now became a place to welcome Emperor Jingjiang. Qi Ruisi and Duke Walter Polson stood stiffly in the hall, waiting for the arrival of Emperor Jingjiang. They were full of respect and curiosity, not only for Emperor Jingjiang, but also for the legendary Marquis Jianye who could call the wind and rain.

When Li Dexian, Lin Xiaofeng and others walked into the temple, Gouweicaoer immediately winked at them and loudly introduced them to everyone. He quickly walked to the middle to act as an interpreter, building a bridge of communication between the two sides.

Kiris and Duke Walter Bolson immediately stepped forward and saluted: "Greetings, Your Majesty." Their voices were full of respect and excitement.

Li Dexian responded with a smile: "It's okay. I have heard of your names. I am the guest in the West, so you two don't need to be polite. Please accompany me for dinner today, and we can chat while we eat." After he finished speaking, he chatted with the God Emperor Jesus. Both sides talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

The two nodded their heads and agreed. During this process, Duke Walter Polson was secretly surprised by the gentleness and friendliness of Emperor Jingjiang. He really didn't expect that a monarch who ruled a powerful country would be so approachable and without any airs.

After paying their respects to Li Dexian, Qi Ruisi and Duke Walter Bolson walked towards Lin Xiaofeng and solemnly saluted again, "Greetings, Your Majesty! I have heard of your reputation and achievements a long time ago..." Their tone was full of respect and admiration.

Lin Xiaofeng responded with a smile and a cupped hand: "You're welcome! I've heard of your names for a long time! Jingjiang can successfully expand its overseas market, all thanks to you, the partners with outstanding capabilities! I hope there will be more opportunities to cooperate with you in the future!" He said sincerely and enthusiastically, making everyone present feel his kindness and expectations. Then he added: "Your Majesty is here today, this opportunity is really rare! If you have anything to ask or say, you can tell your Majesty or me! We will definitely tell you everything we know! Don't be shy!" Lin Xiaofeng's easy-going attitude and friendly tone surprised Duke Walter Bolson again! He didn't expect that the high-ranking officials and nobles in Jingjiang would be so easy-going and approachable! This was really beyond his expectations!

Duke Walter Bolson and Qi Ruisi are both experienced and insightful people! They can naturally tell at a glance whether the other party is sincere! At this moment, both of them deeply felt the sincerity and kindness of Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng! This made them feel very moved and gratified! Because in this world full of power struggles and interest disputes! It is really a very lucky thing to meet such a sincere and friendly partner!
Then Li Dexian, Lin Xiaofeng and others began to sit down for dinner! During this process! Duke Walter Bolson couldn't help but secretly ask Qi Ruisi: "Hey! Why aren't you nervous at all when you meet the Emperor of Jingjiang?" His words were full of curiosity and doubt! Because in his opinion! Being able to meet the monarch of a country should be a very nervous and exciting thing! But Qi Ruisi didn't seem to have much reaction! This really made him feel a little puzzled!
However, Qi Ruisi just curled his lips and replied: "What's there to be nervous about? Didn't you see how friendly their attitudes were? I think the Emperor Jingjiang and the Marquis are both very good partners! We will have to do business with them in the future! Isn't it good to have a good relationship with them now?" He said it easily and naturally, as if it was not a big deal! This surprised and impressed Duke Walter Bolson again! Because he felt that Qi Ruisi's mentality was really good! It was not easy to maintain such a calm and rational attitude in such an occasion!
However, Duke Walter Polson still asked in confusion: "But I still think their attitude is a bit too good, right? After all, Jingjiang is strong, they should have a rude and arrogant attitude!" His words revealed an inherent cognition of the image of a traditional powerful country, believing that a powerful country should have a superior attitude! However, Qi Ruisi sneered and retorted: "Why do you still think like a slave? In this world, it is not only rudeness and arrogance that can show the majesty of a powerful country! On the contrary, I think the emperor and marquis of Jingjiang are the real nobles and the real strong! They treat everyone with equality, respect and friendliness. This is a real majesty and power!" His words shocked Duke Walter Polson, and he also began to reflect on his way of thinking and values! At this time, the voice of dogtail grass came in time to invite them to sit down for dinner! So Duke Walter Polson swung his arm angrily and sat down before Qi Ruisi! And the banquet kicked off in such a pleasant and harmonious atmosphere.

Then, various dishes began to be served. The first dish was a plate of steaming black bread and stew, which was brought to Li Dexian. The rich aroma immediately filled the entire temple.

Just as Li Dexian was about to taste it, he caught a glimpse of God Emperor Jesus, Duke Qi Ruisi and Duke Walter Bolson looking at him with doubtful eyes. His heart moved, and he explained with a smile: "When I was in Jingjiang, I often tasted the food of the people to understand their living standards. Although this plate of black bread and stew looks ordinary, it can reflect the living conditions of the people in the Holy City. I hope to understand them more intuitively in this way."

After listening to Li Dexian's explanation, the three of them couldn't help but show admiration. They didn't expect that this emperor who came from afar would be so careful to understand the people's sentiments and see the big picture from the small details. He was really a wise ruler.

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As the banquet progressed, Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng continued to communicate with everyone present, and the atmosphere became more and more harmonious. They not only talked about the prospects for cooperation between Jingjiang and the West, but also discussed in depth how to better promote cultural exchanges between the two places and strengthen people-to-people exchanges.

At this banquet, everyone felt the approachability and thoughtfulness of the Emperor of Jingjiang. They were full of expectations for the future of Jingjiang, and they firmly believed that under the leadership of Li Dexian, the relationship between Jingjiang and the West would become closer and more harmonious.

After Li Dexian finished speaking, he turned his eyes back to the plate in front of him. On one side of the plate was a piece of ordinary-looking bread, and on the other side was a dark, sticky object that exuded an indescribable smell. He frowned slightly, obviously not satisfied with the appearance of this lunch. He stretched out his hand, hesitated for a moment, and finally picked up the piece of bread. However, the moment his fingers touched the bread, his face suddenly changed. The piece of bread was as hard as a stone, completely different from the soft bread he was familiar with.

Li Dexian knocked the bread on the table twice, and it actually made a sound of metal clashing! He looked at the dogtail grass beside him suspiciously and asked doubtfully, "Is this bread?"

Dogtail Grass explained calmly, "Your Majesty, the bread here is baked with unleavened dough, so it is hard like this. You can soak it in vegetable soup to soften it. This is the cheapest thing that the people can eat."

Li Dexian turned his gaze to the black object and asked again: "What about this stew..."

"Although the color is a bit ugly, it's actually stewed beans with some meat added." Dogtail Grass replied.

After hearing this explanation, Li Dexian still had some doubts in his heart, but he decided to try this exotic food. He carefully soaked the bread in the soup and put it in his mouth. However, when he took the first bite, an indescribable taste instantly filled his mouth. The smell of beans, organs, and an indescribable fishy smell rushed straight to his head! This taste was different from any food he had eaten before, and he couldn't help but frown.

At the same time, he noticed that Lin Xiaofeng was gnawing on the black bread with an expressionless face and drinking the strange-colored stew with a spoon. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng eating with relish, Li Dexian couldn't help swallowing his saliva, and finally slowly put down the bread in his hand. He thought to himself: Is Lao Lin so hungry? He can actually eat this kind of thing!

However, what he didn't know was that Lin Xiaofeng was actually in great pain at the moment. He had never eaten something so unpalatable! However, he had an obsessive-compulsive disorder that prevented him from leaving any food. Once he had taken a bite, he couldn't turn back. So, although there was no expression on his face, his heart was filled with torment.

Zhou Zhiwei sat next to Lin Xiaofeng, smelling the disgusting smell of the food, with a look of admiration on his face: "Master, you can eat this? I can't stand the smell." Lin Xiaofeng replied hoarsely: "Don't say it." His voice revealed a kind of helplessness and pain. Zhou Zhiwei hurriedly brought a glass of fine wine, hoping to make Lin Xiaofeng calm down. After drinking the wine, Lin Xiaofeng let out a long sigh and said: "I really can't afford this foreign stuff... Oh, by the way, where are Xiang Xiehong and Luo Huajun?"

After learning that the two had gone out to taste the local specialties, Lin Xiaofeng discussed the next plan with Zhou Zhiwei. He whispered, "This time, Jingjiang will not stop until the old church is annihilated and the King of Hanjiang is captured. After your majesty and I have rested, you can send someone to deliver the declaration of war. In addition, Ferrero has been quietly stationing troops for two years. This time, we will transfer all the troops and supplies to the Holy City. You should arrange a ship in advance to go to Ferrero's station to inform them."

Zhou Zhiwei nodded and said, "Yes! How are you getting along with the upper echelons of various countries? We will need their support next." Lin Xiaofeng replied, "The relationship is pretty good. You will go to various countries to lobby for passage to ensure that our troops can arrive in the holy city smoothly. Although the six major dioceses have already sent out a lot of spies, we must deploy troops openly this time. Not only must we eliminate the hidden dangers of the old church, but we must also let overseas countries see the true national strength of Jingjiang!" His tone revealed a kind of domineering and self-confidence.

After finishing the discussion, Li Dexian suddenly burst into laughter. It turned out that Qi Ruisi praised his business talent, which made him feel very proud. He raised his wine glass with a red face and said happily: "You really have a good eye! I have another method of raising chickens with basketballs. Come on, I will tell you in detail." His mood seemed to have completely come out of the shadow of food before.

However, the next morning, when Li Dexian was about to go to the construction site of the community in Jingjiang with Lin Xiaofeng, he found that Lin Xiaofeng was missing. He paced anxiously in the temple, sweating slightly on his forehead. He was worried that Lin Xiaofeng would be assassinated in a foreign country, and his heart was filled with panic. He was relieved until Gouweicaoer came to report that Lin Xiaofeng had diarrhea in the toilet for half an hour.

In the toilet, Lin Xiaofeng squatted on the pit with sweat all over his forehead and pale face. He held a roll of toilet paper tightly in his hand, and his legs were obviously numb because he squatted for too long. He cursed the poor foreigner's set meal yesterday, which made him have diarrhea and collapse. At this moment, three loud noises suddenly came from next door, which scared him and he cursed: "Who the hell farted! You scared me!" However, when he heard Luo Huajun's voice from next door, he realized that the person next door was also his compatriot. The two chatted across the wall and complained about the food in this foreign country.

Outside the toilet, Li Dexian was waiting anxiously. When he saw Luo Huajun coming out, he hurried forward to ask about Lin Xiaofeng's condition. Luo Huajun slapped his forehead and said seriously: "Food poisoning! Still defecating! I heard that his voice is so weak! I'm afraid he's dehydrated!" Li Dexian was even more anxious after hearing this. He strode forward and slammed the toilet door and shouted: "Old Lin, come out quickly! I've brought a doctor!" However, Lin Xiaofeng's weak but firm voice came from the toilet: "You haven't finished defecating yet! Don't talk to me!" This made Li Dexian feel helpless and worried.

Ten minutes later, Lin Xiaofeng staggered out of the toilet, his face pale and his steps staggering, as if he had just been through a battle. He held on to the wall, his legs trembling slightly, and it was obvious that he had exhausted a lot of energy. In this world without toilets, squatting for a long time was like a cruel punishment for him.

Seeing this, Li Dexian immediately rushed over to help him, his face full of worry. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng in confusion and said, "What are you talking about? Just take a rest here for a day. I will go out and take a look."

Lin Xiaofeng pursed his cracked lips and smiled weakly: "What swill! That's Western food! I'm fine, but my legs are a little weak. Give me some salt water, and we'll set off after a rest."

Li Dexian shook his head helplessly and ordered someone to prepare salt water. At this time, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly remembered something and said to Xiang Xiehong: "Oh, Xiang Xiehong, go and inform Gouweicaoer and ask him to build a toilet for me in Shengcheng! Don't leave any pits!"

Xiang Xiehong responded and hurried away with Luo Huajun.

Lin Xiaofeng drank a few sips of salt water and felt that he had regained some strength. He stood firm, grabbed Li Dexian's sleeve, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, promise me one thing."

Li Dexian looked at Lin Xiaofeng's serious expression and nodded, "I promise you, go ahead."

"After defeating the King of Han River, order all Western countries to build toilets." Lin Xiaofeng said word by word.

Li Dexian's eyebrows kept twitching when he heard this. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng deeply and sighed in his heart: This old Lin is really obsessed with toilets! However, the request he made was not a difficult task. After all, it was also for the purpose of improving people's livelihood.

"You take a break first, we'll talk after you've rested." Li Dexian patted Lin Xiaofeng on the shoulder, turned and left.

Lin Xiaofeng leaned against the wall and closed his eyes. In his mind, he imagined a beautiful scene in which every household in the Holy City would be equipped with a toilet in the future, and a smile appeared on his face.

Half an hour later, Lin Xiaofeng had recovered a lot of his spirit. He tidied his clothes and led Li Dexian, Gouweicaoer, Qi Ruisi and the new foreigner Blake to tour the holy city.

Walking on the streets of the holy city, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel deeply moved. The city has undergone earth-shaking changes, with new buildings, wide streets and busy construction sites everywhere. And all of this is the credit of the people of Jingjiang.

They first came to the Experimental Primary School. This is a building full of exotic style, but the sound of people talking in the classroom makes people feel very familiar. Lin Xiaofeng and others did not want to disturb them, so they visited in the corridor. Dogtail Grass introduced the school to them, as well as the spread and influence of Jingjiang culture here.

Li Dexian listened with great interest and nodded in praise from time to time. He sighed and said, "Yes, it seems that these foreigners have learned what gratitude is after being educated. We should work harder on publicity and strive to make those who have not yet been born also owe us Jingjiang a debt of gratitude!"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Your Majesty is right. We should not only make them owe us a favor now, but also let their descendants remember the kindness of Jingjiang!"

After leaving the Experimental Primary School, they came to the Yangqu Medical Clinic. Here, too, there were crowds of people seeking medical advice. The strong aroma of medicine and disinfectant filled the clinic, which made people feel inexplicably at ease.

Dogtail Grass reported to Li Dexian about the operation of the clinic and the treatment results. When he heard that many terminally ill patients were saved by Jingjiang's medical skills, Li Dexian couldn't help but laugh: "Hahaha! Great! This is a great plan! If there are any more charlatans who insist on their treatment, let them see Western doctors!"

The last stop was a construction site in a slum area. A new residential area was being built there, and the construction had been going on for more than a year. The construction site was bustling with activity, and the workers were sweating profusely as they worked, but in an orderly manner and without complaint.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the busy and orderly scenes, and his heart was filled with pride and satisfaction. He knew that all this was the result of the hard work and dedication of the people of Jingjiang. He also firmly believed that in the days to come, Jingjiang will be more prosperous!

It was noon, and the whistle for lunch sounded on the construction site. The workers put down their tools and walked towards the board shed in an orderly manner. Lin Xiaofeng and others followed them to the board shed to eat.

In the board shed, Lin Xiaofeng saw the workers' simple but satisfying lunch - a bowl of steaming hot rice and a few refreshing and delicious side dishes. Although it was not rich, it was enough to satisfy the appetite and needs of these hard-working workers.

Seeing the workers eating with gusto and chatting happily, Lin Xiaofeng felt extremely pleased and satisfied. He knew that these workers were the cornerstone and source of power for Jingjiang's construction; their happiness and satisfaction were also Jingjiang's greatest success and pride!
The scorching sun was burning the earth. Most people gathered in the sun helplessly, their faces full of fatigue and expectation. Although the sun was dazzling and hot, compared with hunger and fatigue, this heat wave was nothing. They just hoped to have lunch as soon as possible so that they could recover some strength and continue their work in the afternoon.

Fortunately, the canteen at the construction site is quite efficient, and the workers serving meals are busy and orderly. The worker in charge of serving meals is skilled, and with a flick of the big spoon, a bowl full of food is ready. Then he casually takes a piece of bread, and the meal is complete. Their movements are chic and casual, and they don't care about the splashing of soup. The workers are used to this, and for them, being able to eat as soon as possible is more important than anything else.

It only took more than ten minutes for everyone to get their meals. They squatted or sat in the corner of the construction site, enjoying the rare lunch time.

In the shade of a corner of the construction site, a skinny figure was particularly eye-catching. It was Walter, who was even thinner than the others, as if a gust of wind could blow him down. He held a large bowl in his left hand and dry bread in his right hand, eating voraciously, as if he had not had a full meal for a long time. The sound he made while eating was like a wild boar rooting for food, which attracted the attention of the workers around him.

Walter ate half a bowl of rice in just three or two bites, then he stopped what he was doing and let out a long sigh. His abdomen was skinny, and two rows of ribs were clearly visible, rising and falling with his breathing. His physical condition was obviously not good. He often had to breathe for a long time when moving bricks, and now he even felt dizzy when he was in a hurry to eat.

Walter was not originally so thin, but the pressure of life has destroyed him like a walking skeleton. In his early years, he owed a lot of debts to buy a house and send his children to school. However, his house was of poor quality, with peeling walls and leaking roofs. What made him even more sad was that his wife also left him. And his son, who had lived in the slums for a long time, also picked up a lot of bad habits. Every time he went home during the holidays, he would clamor to buy this and that, which made him feel stressed.

However, Walter was not defeated by these hardships. He smiled foolishly, and his dark and thin face glowed with a different kind of brilliance. He firmly believed that as long as the odd jobs on the construction site were completed, his son would be able to graduate and find a job, and their lives would be able to reach a whole new level. All these hardships would pass, and everything would be worth it.

The workers around him looked at Walter and teased him. But Walter didn't care about their ridicule. He stubbornly refuted. In his heart, he had his own persistence and pride.

Walter looked down at the bread in the bowl that had become a paste, and swallowed it all with a determined heart. Then he continued to sit in the shade and imagine the future, with hope in his eyes.

However, he didn't know that a team of well-dressed people were rushing to the construction site. Their arrival would change Walter's fate and lead him to a brand new future.

At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng and others were busy at the construction site. They appreciated the orderly operation of the construction site and asked about the workers' meals. They were surprised and delighted to learn that the workers' meals were so rich. All this was the effort of Mr. Black's construction team. They had a friendly relationship with Jingjiang and made such arrangements to ensure the quality of the construction and the health of the workers.

However, at this moment, a muffled sound broke the harmony. Everyone turned around and saw a thin dark worker falling from the building, lying motionless on the ground. Blood was flowing from the corner of Walter's mouth, his chest was heaving slightly, and his life was in danger. (End of this chapter)