Chapter 476: A New Chapter of Fortunes

House issues have long troubled Lu Xin.

It’s almost surreal how smoothly everything has fallen into place—just thinking about it in the morning feels almost unreal.

That massive house he earned with his own two hands… the feeling is simply…

…incredible!

Moreover, it seems Han Bing has brought him some luck. By the time he returned to the company to hustle on various projects, Brother Zhang and Sister Sun—already working for him—had quietly placed a thick envelope on his desk. When Lu Xin opened it, he was completely bewildered. Could such a hefty stack really be worth over ten thousand?

For a moment, a pang of guilt for Vice President Xiao struck him…

Yet beneath that, there was an unexpected thrill—these projects offered such generous kickbacks!

At first, he had grumbled that his projects had suddenly multiplied.

Now he truly understood the old saying: you reap what you sow!

The ancients certainly weren’t lying!

This realization sparked an intense passion for work in him.

That very day, he stayed late, meticulously reviewing the projects, and even held a small meeting with Brother Zhang and Sister Sun.

Only then did he grasp just how valuable these projects were.

Strangely, even though he normally despised overtime, he suddenly felt an urge to have everyone stick around and work late…

But in the end, he refrained; after all, one shouldn’t burn bridges too quickly.

……

……

This lifestyle—a burst of daily passion at work followed by waiting for Han Bing’s help to finalize paperwork so he could retreat to his small villa—had a simple, irresistible charm. Lu Xin even secretly wished he could live like this forever.

However, about a week later, Chen Jing called him again.

“So, how was your vacation?”

Facing Chen Jing’s question, Lu Xin replied sincerely, “It was great.”

Chen Jing was a bit surprised and laughed, “I can clearly tell you’re truly happy.”

“But your vacation ends tomorrow. We need you to come to the Main City.”

“Huh?”

Lu Xin asked anxiously, “What’s going on?”

“There’s a lot to discuss.”

Chen Jing laughed, “There are matters over at Happy Town, issues in Central City, things in Sea Country, and, of course, overdue evaluations and payment adjustments for your recent missions…”

Instantly, Lu Xin’s mood brightened even further.

Chen Jing continued with a smile, “And there’s one more extremely important meeting you need to attend.”

“This meeting concerns a plan that Qinggang has been preparing for a long time.”

“The rest of the issues can be handled remotely. The meeting is the only reason you have to come in person.”

“……”

Her voice was light, but Lu Xin detected an underlying seriousness.

So he responded earnestly, “Alright, I’ll be there first thing in the morning.”

He had already prepared a report for this trip.

The relevant mission report had been sent, and he had organized all the necessary materials.

To be honest, he was pleasantly surprised to get nearly half a month off this time.

He had expected only two or three days off before he was thrown back into the busy routine of the Special Cleaning Department.

Happy Town, Sea Country, Central City—each held great importance, not to mention a meeting regarding a certain plan.

Understanding the gravity of the situation, Lu Xin decided to take the leave despite his busy workload.

“Go on, Little Lu—you go instead,”

Director Liu maximized the company’s people-friendly management by casually tossing a leave request form in front of Lu Xin.

“Fill it out yourself, I’ll approve it. Don’t worry, your salary won’t be docked.”

“……”

Lu Xin felt immensely relieved, deepening his love for life.

After his leave was approved, he swung by the Security Hall after work—first to return the pink electric bike, then to confirm what time he should come in the next day so they could have the helicopter ready, not to mention grabbing a bite to eat.

That night, determined not to disrupt work the next day, he went to bed early.

Yet even he sensed that something at home—especially Mom—seemed different lately.

Mom wore a serene smile, yet it was the first time she had stood by the window for so long without calling.

Her expression seemed filled with deep anticipation.

……

……

Thump, thump.

The helicopter landed on the rooftop of the Special Cleaning Department Building in Qinggang Main City. Lu Xin stepped out carrying a black bag. At the edge of the building, Han Bing, in a sharp mid-gray professional suit and a ready smile, awaited him.

“Oh?”

Surprised to see Han Bing there to pick him up—especially after nodding off on the helicopter—Lu Xin instantly perked up.

“Didn’t expect to see you again so soon…”

He quickly bent down, stepping away from the propeller’s arc, and reached out his hand from afar.

His smile was as warm and courteous as ever.

“Is Mr. Lone Soldier worried we meet too often?”

Han Bing chuckled as she shook his hand, teasing, “How could that be?”

“Of course not!”

Lu Xin’s smile became a bit bashful as he held her slightly cool little hand.

“Come on, Mr. Lone Soldier.”

Han Bing, still smiling, motioned to take the bag from him and said, “The meeting starts in half an hour.”

“No, no, it’s not heavy,”

Lu Xin quickly waved it off, laughing, “I didn’t expect you to be here too. Is this meeting really that important?”

“As far as I know, it is.”

Without insisting on taking the bag, Han Bing walked side by side with Lu Xin as they headed downstairs. Smiling, she added, “This is a top-secret meeting. Although many of our acquaintances are attending, clearance levels vary. So the first rule is: no discussing any details in private.”

“Oh, got it.”

Lu Xin readily agreed, “Your clearance is higher than ours…”

Han Bing glanced at him and replied, “No, it’s you, Mr. Lone Soldier—you hold the highest clearance.”

“Huh?”

Lu Xin couldn’t help but feel momentarily dazed. All this while, he assumed his clearance meant nothing.

Han Bing then led him to a lounge on the third floor, where about a dozen people were already seated.

Gecko lounged with his legs draped over the table, absorbed in a magazine.

Next to him, a Drunkard clutched a thermos cup beside a silver case.

Also present were the Bear Child, seriously engaged in a laptop game, and the Godly Woman, busy touching up her makeup in front of a mirror.

In addition, a tall, well-bundled Watchdog sat there, resembling a small hill.

And a chubby man covered in tattoos—Fat Man—was also there.

……

It seems every meeting brings a few fresh faces.

As soon as Lu Xin entered the lounge, all eyes turned toward him.

Lu Xin nodded at everyone, “Good morning, everyone.”

Even the Godly Woman and the Bear Child nodded back, greeting him.

Only Gecko abruptly dropped his magazine, stood up straight, and declared loudly:

“Good morning, Captain.”

Lu Xin cast him a disenchanted look, almost wanting to say he didn’t even know him.

After sitting down, Lu Xin felt a tinge of puzzlement.

This time, Qinggang had again gathered some of the most formidable Ability Users.

Could another major event be about to unfold?

Qinggang surely couldn’t be that unfortunate—after all, the issue at Happy Town still hadn’t been fully resolved.

He was deeply curious about the meeting yet hesitant to discuss it openly.

After all, he holds the highest clearance…

“Hey, Captain…”

Just as Lu Xin had planned to wait quietly for the meeting, Gecko interrupted.

The moment Gecko saw him, he abandoned his magazine, leaned in with a well-meant yet provocatively mischievous look, and in a tone loud enough for everyone to hear, said:

“What’s this meeting about?”

“……”

Lu Xin shot him a warning glance and whispered, “Don’t discuss it in private.”

Unwilling to relent, Gecko persisted, “We’re all on the same side—just a little hint won’t hurt…”

At that, the Godly Woman, Bear Child, Drunkard, and Watchdog all instinctively looked up.

Feeling embarrassed, Lu Xin murmured, “I really don’t know…”

Gecko squinted and remarked, “Captain, isn’t that a bit unfair?”

The Drunkard laughed, “Little Soldier, a small hint is fine. I even missed my exams for this meeting, and now I haven’t received any materials in advance…”

“That’s true…”

A clear voice from a nearby laptop added, as Bear Child said, “I missed my exams too.”

Though his tone hinted at disappointment, his smile was unmistakable.

“I really don’t know anything…”

Lu Xin looked genuinely innocent as he tried to defend himself.

“Alright, alright…”

Everyone nodded in understanding, gradually returning to their own tasks.

Lu Xin couldn’t shake the feeling of being wronged…

He knew absolutely nothing, so why did everyone seem so distrustful? Where was the fault?

After a moment’s thought, he fixed a serious look on his face and glared at Gecko.

Meeting his gaze, Gecko patted his chest and said sincerely, “Captain, I’ve got your back.”

……

……

“The meeting is about to begin.”

Not long after, Han Bing knocked on the door and softly announced her arrival.

Everyone in the meeting room immediately stood, but Han Bing quickly laughed, “No need—just come in first, Mr. Lone Soldier.”

All eyes in the room focused on Lu Xin.

“With this meeting, I suppose I’ll finally learn what’s really going on…”

Lu Xin walked to the door and, glancing back at the meeting room, added a few parting words.

With an understanding smile, Gecko told those nearby, “Believe it or not, our Captain has my full trust.”

“Sigh…”

With a deep sigh and a step laden with suppressed frustration, Lu Xin left the lounge.