99: New arrivals in the store! Cutting-edge architectural technology!

Lin Chuan sat in the boss chair in his office, rolling two walnuts in his hand.

Old Master Zheng had insisted on giving them to him last night, saying they were once played with by Emperor Qianlong.

But Lin Chuan's mind wasn't on these walnuts.

His consciousness was immersed in the system mall, looking at a row of newly refreshed items, a grin spreading across his face.

"Holy crap! The system really understands me this time!"

[200-meter Hundred-ton Super Crane (Crawler-type)]

Price: 2 million per unit

Description: Modified hydraulic system, telescopic boom moves at will, lifting capacity up to 100 tons! High-altitude operations at 200 meters are as steady as a rock! In this era where six-story buildings are the norm, this is a divine tool for building the Tower of Babel!

[All-terrain Multi-functional Excavator]

Price: 2.5 million per unit

Description: Ignores terrain, can even climb 30-degree slopes! Excavation efficiency is 5 times that of ordinary excavators! One scoop goes incredibly deep!

[Static Pile Driver (Silent Version)]

Price: 3.8 million per unit

Description: Say goodbye to the noisy thumping of pile driving! Hundreds of tons of pressure press the piles directly into the ground! Fast, high quality, and no noise complaints!

What excited Lin Chuan the most were the last two items.

[Super Concrete Additive Formula]

Price: 200 million

Description: Only one ten-thousandth part needs to be added! Concrete strength increases by 3 times! Curing time is halved! Crack-resistant, seepage-resistant, and corrosion-resistant!

[Extreme Cold Construction Anti-freeze Formula (God-level)]

Price: 200 million

Description: The terminator of Northeast winter nightmares! With this formula, construction can proceed as usual at minus 40 degrees! Concrete won't freeze or pulverize! From now on, the Northeast construction industry will have no winter hiatus!

[Super Insulation Layer Formula]

Price: 300 million

Description: Extremely warm and eco-friendly insulation material, keeping your home in the Northeast nice and warm during winter.

"Buy! Buy them all!!"

Lin Chuan waved his hand, and the numbers in his account flickered.

These items were practically tailor-made for dominating the Northeast construction industry!

In the Northeast of 1992, building a skyscraper was incredibly difficult.

For slightly taller buildings, cranes couldn't even reach.

The most fatal thing was winter!

Once November arrived, the ground froze, and all construction sites had to stop, often for half a year!

This was called the winter hiatus.

For real estate developers, it was like burning money!

But with this anti-freeze formula, Lin Chuan could build houses in full swing while others were hibernating!

By the time spring came the following year, before others even finished their foundations, Lin Chuan's buildings would have already topped out and be ready for sale!

This is a total dimensional strike!

This is cheating!

Of course, you might say this would be hard on the workers.

Sorry, I'm paying triple wages. Come or not, it's up to you.

Besides, the heavy and tiring work is done by Orc Grunts. Orc Grunts are a race from World of Warcraft; for them, doing work of this intensity is practically like resting.

"With Orc Grunts and these high-tech devices..."

"Let's see who can compete with Lin's Construction!"

Lin Chuan lit a cigarette, a sharp light flashing in his eyes... Meanwhile.

In a private teahouse in the Daowai District of Harbin.

This was Chu Xiong's private territory, usually not open to the public.

Chu Xiong, wearing a Tang suit, was sitting in the main seat brewing tea.

But although he held the teacup, he didn't take a sip for a long time.

"Is the news certain?"

Chu Xiong put down his teacup and looked at his trusted subordinate standing before him, his tone grave.

"Absolutely certain, Boss!"

The subordinate was also shocked, swallowing hard as he said:

"Last night, the Zheng family mansion was incredibly lively."

"Zheng Ziyang really went crazy and spilled all the dirty deeds he and his father committed!"

"The most crucial part is!"

"Old Master Zheng's chronic ailments—that uremia for which even Union Hospital had issued a death warrant!"

"After Lin Chuan gave him a few acupuncture treatments, he's actually alive and kicking!"

"Early this morning, Old Master Zheng personally went to the Municipal Bureau and dealt with Zheng Ziyang and his father!"

"Now it's being whispered on the streets that Lin Chuan isn't just the Zheng family's savior, he's their living ancestor!"

“Zheng Yun, that 'Iron Lady', is now completely obedient to Lin Chuan!"

Hiss—!

Chu Xiong took a sharp breath, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

"This Lin Chuan..."

"He's truly unfathomable!"

"I originally thought he was just good at fighting, a great gambler, had good vision, and was a white glove for some big shot in the capital."

"I didn't expect him to have such life-saving medical skills!"

"How can this guy be so damn capable!"

Chu Xiong stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bustling scenery of Harbin outside.

He had spent his life in the underworld, and what he valued most was vision.

Back then, he was able to become one of the three kings because he knew how to assess the situation.

"What kind of pedigree does the Zheng family have?"

"That's a true family of officials! Their students and former subordinates are all over Heilongjiang Province!"

"With this connection to the Zheng family, Lin Chuan can truly walk tall in Heilongjiang Province from now on!"

Chu Xiong turned around, a sly, fox-like smile appearing on his face.

"Fortunately, I was the first to latch onto his leg!"

"It seems my dear daughter's vision is even sharper than her father's!"

"A-Hu!"

"At your service, Boss!"

"Tell the brothers below to keep their eyes peeled when they see Lin Chuan in the future!"

"Be even more respectful than when you see me!"

"Also, tell Yueli."

"This Lin Chuan is a true dragon. Since she's set her eyes on him, she better hold on tight!"

"Whether our Chu Family can transition from the underworld to the legitimate world and reach the next level..."

"Depends entirely on this son-in-law!"

"Yes, Boss!"

...On the other side.

The Municipal Public Security Bureau Family Compound.

In a simple but cozy small building, the aroma of braised pork ribs was wafting through the air.

"Come, daughter, eat more meat!"

Su Daqiang picked up a rib and put it in Officer Su Qingyi's bowl.

This deputy director, known for his impartiality at the bureau, was a kind old father when he returned home to face his daughter.

Officer Su Qingyi was in casual clothes with her hair in a ponytail, looking fresh and capable, but at the moment, she was a bit distracted, poking at her rice with her chopsticks.

"Dad, I'm not hungry..."

"Even if you're not hungry, you have to eat! Look how busy you've been lately, your face has gotten thinner."

Su Daqiang put down his chopsticks, poured himself a small glass of white liquor, took a sip, and asked seemingly casually:

"Were you involved in that Zheng family case last night?"

Officer Su Qingyi was taken aback and quickly shook her head:

"No, Old Liu's precinct responded to the call last night. I was already asleep by then."

"But I heard that Zheng Ziyang is completely finished this time."

"Hmph! That scum! He should have been finished long ago!"

Su Daqiang snorted coldly and slapped the table.

"As a law enforcement officer, breaking the law while knowing it! He's simply a disgrace to our ranks!"

"But speaking of which..."

Su Daqiang changed the subject, his sharp eyes filled with a bit of a smile as he looked at his daughter.

"That Lin Chuan behind this matter."

"I heard you have a good relationship with him?"

Officer Su Qingyi's face suddenly turned red, even her ears were flushed.

"Dad! What are you talking about!"

"What 'good relationship'... we're just... just classmates!"

"Stop with that!"

Su Daqiang laughed and pointed at his daughter.

"No one knows a daughter better than her father!"

"You think you can hide those little thoughts from me?"

“In that Meng Guangcai case last time, Lin Chuan risked his life to save you!"

"I remember all of that!"

At this point, Su Daqiang stopped smiling and said seriously:

"Daughter, your dad is a rough man and doesn't know how to beat around the bush."

"Before, I thought Lin Chuan was a businessman and we were public servants, so I was afraid you wouldn't be a good match."

"But now it seems this kid is alright!"

"He has courage! He has guts! He has methods!"

"The way he handled the Zheng family matter this time was beautiful!"

"Not only did he take care of Zheng Ziyang, but he also made the Zheng family owe him a huge favor!"

Although Su Daqiang didn't know the details, as an old criminal investigator, he could smell what was going on behind the scenes.

This Lin Chuan was definitely a profound character!

And most importantly, he had good character and was truly willing to risk his life for his daughter.

"Qingyi."

Su Daqiang said earnestly.

"These days, a young man who is both capable and loyal is hard to find even with a lantern."

"If you really like him, be more proactive!"

"The daughters of our Su family love and hate boldly! Don't be so shy!"

"Spend more time with him!"

"I think you shouldn't work overtime this weekend. Ask him out for a meal!"

"If he doesn't come, just say I'm inviting him! To thank him for saving your life!"

Officer Su Qingyi was so embarrassed by her father's words that she couldn't even lift her head, burying her face in her bowl, her voice as faint as a mosquito's:

"Dad... you're too much..."

"Okay, I get it."

"As long as you get it!"

Su Daqiang happily took a sip of his liquor.

"This young man, I think he'll do!"