"No problem, no problem."

Lu Feng waved his hand nonchalantly and threw down the bag, "Where's Ji Jue?"

"He's waiting for you over there, told you not to rush, you'll catch up." Yan Jian pointed the direction and waved his hand, "Say hi to the old lady for me."

"Oh come on, it's just a birthday, nothing major."

Lu Feng laughed, seeming indifferent, yet his steps quickened gradually.

Homeward bound like an arrow.

The newly repaired gigantic office building didn't resemble the usual cubicles of a company, with few people working inside, and no well-dressed office ladies. Rarely, those handling clerical work mostly came from Cliff City, while the largest area was occupied by accounting and finance departments.

The iron bars felt like a prison, isolating inside from outside. The finance person at the window looked up and saw the two bags thrown by Lu Feng, "First payment for the settlement at Bald Mountain in the north."

Soon, the two bags of fine gold dust were confirmed and registered. Through the window, it was visible how after being processed at various stages, ingots of precious metals were piled into the vault, gathering into a tempting golden glow...

Expecting these folks on the wild frontier who barter year-round to use Federal Coin seems overly demanding. In fact, when the other party pulls out Federal Coin, you should be wary instead... who knows where they managed to get color-changing ink, engravings, or even anti-counterfeiting watermarks from.

Knowing each other's nature and lacking supervision, in areas outside the city, almost all bulk transactions are conducted using precious metals.

With the increasing prosperity of New Spring Town and the gradual expansion of Coastal Industry, even if profits are thin, under continuous growth, the daily revenue numbers are becoming increasingly staggering.

More and more grains of gold sand are gathered, forming a sea of gold so massive that even Lu Feng started to experience eye pain. Through continuous accumulation, Coastal Industry has become the largest gold convergence point in the entire wildland of Hai Province... Although most of it quickly turns into various expenses, it just looks intimidating in scale. But Ji Jue has no intention of moving into the city and instead lets all kinds of rumors spread, evolving gradually.

Now, in the rumors among many wild settlements, the Coast is about to become a prime target, with countless people sharpening their knives, eager to seize the opportunity.

"Don't flaunt your wealth, understand?"

Kicking open the door to Ji Jue's office, Lu Feng berated him rudely, "Do you know how many people are eyeing you now? So much money, why don't you deposit it in a bank first? Do you have to show it off? When you eventually get hit, you'll learn your lesson!"

"Huh?"

Ji Jue turned around in a daze, holding a watermelon, munching away happily.

In the cool wind of the air conditioner, he was wearing a tank top, shorts, and slippers, blending into the classic style of Cliff City. His hair was still messy, with dark circles under his eyes due to lack of sleep, utterly unkempt.

"Don't worry, the security measures are adequate."

He waved his hand reassuringly, "It's just for show, most of it is just surface gold plating for appearances, except for the top layer. Besides, I'm curious which fool would be reckless enough to barge into my workshop for such a bit of money."

Lu Feng, annoyed, retorted, "Can't we move into the city?"

"Move what? We can't move."

Ji Jue got anxious, glared, and said loudly, "If we move the things back, where would I find so many new employees delivered to our doorstep?"

Saying this, he picked up the remote control, pointed it at the display screen, and pressed a button.

Soon, unlike the facilities on the surface—within the underground factory, workshops one, two, three, four, five, and six displayed assembly lines, and even the workers chained with shackles, receiving IV drips, appeared before Lu Feng's eyes.

In the dead silence, Lu Feng took several deep breaths, gasping.

Under the indifferent gaze of the numerous cameras, every person's allocated workload, work efficiency, and even the frequency of their dawdling appeared above their heads on display screens, turning into a series of cold and ruthless digits and indicators.

In the details of the display screen, one could occasionally see a flash of electric light emerging under the pale illumination, followed by terrified screams, as the slacking employee fell and convulsed. Yet, people on both sides ignored it entirely, working intently like tools, and even the screaming person dared not lay down for long, quickly recovering and scrambling back onto the production line while crying.

Crying also counts as time.

These unsolicited, enthusiastic employees burst with unexpected passion and motivation during their work, repeatedly creating wonders that even Ji Jue didn't foresee.

Although they were garbage roaming the wilderness before, criminals with more than one life in their hands, including notorious felons or robbers, now, through Isis's cordial communication, they have all reformed, becoming pivotal members of the Coastal Automobile Factory, Ji Jue's fellow employees.

Three hundred sixty-five days a year, working eighteen hours a day, without the need for wages or social security, diligently dedicating themselves to this world.

Burning themselves up, illuminating others!

What is this?

This is genuine devotion to love!

Besides, Ji Jue isn't exactly a Demon.

People are bound to make mistakes, as long as they live, you must give them a chance to reform—he will pay according to the minimum wage standards set by the Cliff City officials.

As long as they offset the losses caused by their attacks and looting through their hard work, accounting for the tool fees, bed rental fees... food and medical expenses, and even management fees, they can naturally remove the explosive collars, regain their freedom, and become truly useful individuals to the world!

Move what?

If they move, where would Ji Jue find so many nuclear-powered donkeys to do his labor willingly?

As long as this rumored golden mountain remains, there will be a steady stream of employees heading to New Spring Town, dedicating their beautiful youth to the grand vision of revitalizing the wilderness.

"Look, how happy they are smiling."

Ji Jue pointed at the exemplary employees on the screen, eyes filled with tears, "This is sacrifice, this is dedication, this is the fulfillment and satisfaction of the soul, understand?"

"..."

In the lengthy silence, Lu Feng looked at him, speechless.

He finally understood why Ji Jue would always remind him repeatedly to leave people alive...

At that time, Lu Feng even thought this guy's requirements were too excessive, overly compassionate, making things inefficient. Yet he hadn't expected that when he lifted his gun an inch, there would be so much graciousness from Ji Jue waiting behind.

"Spring City is still better indeed."

He patted Ji Jue's shoulder, speaking earnestly, "At least Spring City doesn't have street lights."

If this were in Cliff City, the Security Bureau's KPI for several years might get fulfilled by Ji Jue all alone... should this lunatic turn ruthless, he couldn't even begin to imagine what he might do.

"It's already four thirty, you'd better make it."

He glanced at his watch, "Mom may not say anything, but Xiao Ling, that little girl, speaks harshly about people."

Initially, she was snarky enough to irritate people, and after getting into college, it became even harsher...

"What's the rush?"

Ji Jue leisurely finished his watermelon and wiped his mouth, "Anyway, she won't scold me."

Someone among us will be scolded, guess who?

"Damn Ji, you..."

Lu Feng's blood pressure shot up abruptly, fists clenched, but immediately, seeing Ji Jue pushing open a door out of thin air, he gestured for Lu Feng to follow.

"Hurry up, let's go."

After saying this, Ji Jue had already vanished without a trace.

With one step across, New Spring disappeared. The door closed silently behind Lu Feng.

Instantly, he found himself standing on the deck of the Prosperity.

Then followed towering waves, the roaring sea breeze, rushing towards him!

Lu Feng stared, mouth agape, forgetting the salty taste of the sea spray that entered his mouth.

"Damn—"

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