"Don't worry, I definitely won't let anyone enter your room!"

But things can just be like this, on the afternoon of the third day, Geng Shougong came to find Qu Jianlei.

This time it was a big deal, the Settlement's heating had some issues recently, probably some equipment was damaged.

In previous years when encountering such situations, they had to stop the heating to inspect and repair.

This would bring great inconvenience to the residents of the Settlement, and the costs were very high.

This year, having an expert whose ears are comparable to a sonic flaw detector, they naturally had to invite him to help.

Flower Scorpion straightforwardly expressed apology, stating the boss is secluded, researching mechanical problems.

Geng Shougong couldn't stand it, "We can't just watch the Settlement's heating stop, right?"

Flower Scorpion however didn't budge, "You've got so many Maintenance Masters on hand, life wasn't bad before without my boss?"

This isn't about trying to save money, is it? Geng Shougong was a bit speechless, "The inspection fee starts at a thousand silver coins, you tell Panda."

He knows Panda can make money, but spends even more, valuing money greatly.

Flower Scorpion coldly smiled, "You mean Zhou Six's Silver Notes, right?"

Geng Shougong was at a loss, last time it was because of Silver Notes that he was very unhappy with this woman.

But the large equipment used by the Settlement itself, how could it not use its own Silver Notes?

If it was twenty or thirty silver coins, he'd directly give silver coins, no problem, but over a thousand silver coins, how could he not give Silver Notes?

Flower Scorpion could tell from his expression, "So you're not really sincere."

"This is the Settlement's business, what else do you offer besides local Silver Notes?" Geng Shougong was annoyed.

"Even if you think they depreciate, giving more, isn't that different? Didn't he also take on work recently?"

"They paid in silver coins," Flower Scorpion shook her head, "Don't mention it, he's pondering things, I dare not disturb him."

"This is the entire Settlement's big matter," Geng Shougong solemnly stated, "I've been always giving him books to read."

Flower Scorpion silently looked at him for a while, before slowly asking, "You force him like this, aren't you worried something might go wrong in the inspection?"

Geng Shougong was instantly speechless, Maintenance Masters are respected not only for their skills, but also... it's not hard to tamper.

Just like no one dares to casually offend a famous doctor, although Maintenance Masters don't match the treatment of a famous doctor, the situation is quite similar.

Truly daring to speak, he sighed, "When will his research end?"

"How should I know?" Flower Scorpion casually replied, "Hopefully not until winter ends."

Upon hearing this, Geng Shougong could only take a step back, "He always finds time to relax, right? Make sure to tell him."

"I know that," Flower Scorpion nodded, vaguely replied, "The boss might not be able to help."

Additionally, she emphasized a point, "But when asking him for help, it's best to use Energy Block Silver Notes, it's my kind suggestion."

"How can that be?" Geng Shougong was insistent on this point, "This is an internal matter of Zhou Six Settlement."

"Tsk," Flower Scorpion sneered, "Geothermal resources, it's not just Zhou Six using them."

Geng Shougong was instantly shocked upon hearing this, "Geothermal... you know geothermal?"

"Is it such a great piece of news?" Flower Scorpion indifferently responded, inwardly grateful for the knowledge Black Heaven passed on.

"No wonder," Geng Shougong looked a bit lost, murmured, "I knew you guys weren't ordinary people."

The Settlement mainly utilizes geothermal resources, this is something ordinary residents wouldn't possibly know.

Flower Scorpion calmly looked at him, "You wouldn't seriously think we're wild survivors, right?"

"That's impossible," Geng Shougong was certain about this point, just looking at Panda's mechanical repair skills, he knew there was definitely a background.

Coupled with the fact that they knew even about geothermal, their origin probably exceeds his imagination.

As for why people choose to live outside the city, he didn't intend to ask—everyone has some secrets, right?

Flower Scorpion slightly nodded, "So, I can pass on the message for you, but the payment method... you should seriously consider it."

When Geng Shougong left, he was utterly puzzled.

Claire, however, was full of interest, "Second sister, how long does the boss plan to research? There are a few good jobs recently."

Flower Scorpion glanced at her, "Go eat your venison, ask too much and there'll be no more venison left."

Even though Claire was rebellious, she was indeed a genuine foodie—the children of the Wasteland, they all have quite an appetite.

She turned and ran, still muttering, "I'm just thinking, should the boss eat something warm."

Secluding oneself in the Wasteland isn't actually easy, many people can't understand the concept of seclusion, and daily eating and drinking is also a problem.

When Qu Jianlei pretends to be secluding himself, he had already considered this thoroughly, so he took quite a lot of meat floss and water into the room.

Warm food? Flower Scorpion indifferently smiled, lightly murmured, "Still don't know how he's doing now..."

Qu Jianlei's current state isn't that bad, he managed to get a snowmobile.

Speaking of this, it's quite a stroke of luck, he knows Black Wind Gang's current lair is in a wilderness camp 300 kilometers away.

He carried a huge backpack, initially planning to directly sneak in and catch them off guard.

But 300 kilometers... it's quite a test, it's not something you can reach in one day, especially in this frigid snow.

If Qu Jianlei goes all out, he can basically reach there within a day, but really doing that, he'd be exhausted upon arrival.

Considering many uncertainties along the way, he decided to take four to five days—preferably without encountering anyone.

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