Spy Family

Lu Linbei was busy at work during the day and only had a few hours of free time after get off work. On the evening of the second day after Yang Guanghan's visit, he was invited to visit a man named Mao Woxue.

Mao Woxue is a volunteer at the Wanderer Station. He comes from a large family in Paradise City and has relatives from all walks of life. He himself works at the First Light Industry Planet Headquarters, but he has never participated in the overt and covert struggles between the Light Industry Company and the planets. He belongs to that group. This kind of senior staff who does not do anything, their only purpose is to represent the Mao family, pass on messages and make introductions.

Mao Woxue and Yang Guanghan are good friends - in their life circle, "good friends" means having a meal together at a fixed time, smiling knowingly when talking about a certain woman, and then communicating with each other when necessary. help.

Lu Linbei had talked with him through the Internet, and today was the first time they met.

Mao's house is not very big, but it is decorated with great care. There are several statues of different shapes placed in the small courtyard. People with a discerning eye can recognize that they are made by famous designers.

Lu Linbei was not a discerning person, but after taking another look, he aroused the owner's interest, "When I first bought the stuff I brought back from King Lu, people around me thought I was wasting it, but I found it very interesting. , what do you think Mr. Lu thinks?"

"I don't understand these, but they are indeed very unique." Lu Linbei struggled to identify the statues and vaguely saw the images of some animals.

"The theme of this group of statues is life, death and impermanence. It is the early work of the master Xin Tifang. He was still unknown at that time. When I paid for it, I never imagined that the dark and thin young man would one day become a big celebrity, but life is So interesting and full of 'impermanence', which fits perfectly with the theme of the statue."

Lu Linbei nodded solemnly in agreement, but actually did not see any "theme".

The living room of the Mao family is small and comfortable. Mao Woxue is obviously not the kind of person who is keen on socializing. The home is full of warmth, and the lighting is as soft as a thick layer of cream. Sitting on the soft sofa, the guests can't help but laugh. Sleepy.

Mao's wife was a beauty. She brought drinks in person, exchanged a few words, and left. Mao Woxue looked at his wife's back with the same eyes as when he looked at the statue just now, "Meeting her is the greatest luck in my life. So much so that I no longer dare to ask for anything extravagant, I just hope that life will continue to be like this."

Lu Linbei smiled and nodded, feeling that he was not qualified to comment on the other person's life, and he did not want to talk about Chen Manchi to outsiders.

Mao Woxue is in his forties, has an elegant appearance, and seems to have never been angry with anyone. "When Guanghan said that Mr. Lu was coming to visit, I was still thinking, what would a person who works in that kind of job look like? It's really like a movie Is he like that here, with sharp eyes and extraordinary skills, able to pull out a weapon at any time? I was a little surprised when I saw him."

"Sorry to disappoint Mr. Mao."

"No, no, I'm not disappointed at all. I feel like that's the way it should be, spy - can I mention that word?"

“There’s nothing shy about this in our business.”

"Spies are also selected from ordinary people. They cannot be too different, and there is no need to do so. Let's not say whether those martial arts that can block a hundred with one are true or false. Even if they are true, they are the qualities that a killer should have, and It’s not a spy. Spies don’t care about assassinations, right?”

Lu Linbei smiled and shook his head, "Our job is mainly to collect information, and we must also abide by the law."

"I guess so."

Lu Linbei felt there was no need to mention the dark side of the intelligence field, "I came here to visit this time just to collect some information."

"Look at me, I've been talking nonsense since we met. Don't worry, Mr. Lu. Since we are all friends of Guanghan, I will definitely tell you everything I know. But just ask Mr. Lu to listen. It's best not to secretly record or videotape anything." Yes." Mao Woxue said with a smile, speaking very casually but not giving the other party room to refuse.

"We not only abide by the law, but also abide by social norms. We will never do anything 'secretly' without the owner's permission, nor will we spread words casually. That is our taboo."

"Guang Han is very good at judging people. I trust him, and naturally I trust Mr. Lu. Well, where to start... How much does Mr. Lu know about Zhao Wangxing's family?"

"Very few, Mr. Mao, just think I know nothing."

Mao Woxue looked at Lu Linbei and said, "Please allow me to talk more. Is Mr. Lu a member of the Lu family of King Zhai?"

"I am an interstellar orphan. I grew up on a farm. If I have to say where I belong, I am a member of the Mei family..."

"Mei family? I know." Mao Woxue immediately smiled and nodded, "So Mei Wang is yours..."

"He is my direct boss and has been my friend since childhood."

"I see. If I had known this, we wouldn't have needed Guanghan to introduce him."

"Mr. Mao recognizes the real team leader?"

"I don't know her very well. I have more contact with her uncle Mei Qingshuo. We also like to travel."

The two talked about the Mei family for more than ten minutes. Lu Linbei did not expect that he would also use the "marriage-seeking" method, but he admitted that it was indeed effective and greatly shortened the distance. The small living room became more and more warm, and the host and guest Unknowingly, he had finished the drink, and Mao Woxue went to refill it himself.

After sitting down again, Mao Woxue said with emotion: "The family has various shortcomings, but there is one advantage that is crucial and irreplaceable, and that is 'relationship'. It has been three hundred years since mankind entered the interstellar age, and the first hundred years were almost in a state of In the isolation state, the rise and stability of each planet are related to a specific family. When the interstellar channel is re-established, the role of the family becomes more important. It is through families like ours that the major planets have close connections and become A whole."

Lu Linbei did not completely agree with the other party's point of view, but he nodded and accepted it without refuting.

"I went too far again." Mao Woxue said with a smile, "This is my problem. I always want to start from the beginning, but in the end I go further and further."

“In our industry, we like to start from the beginning.”

"Haha, then I have really met a close friend. Let me think about it, what are you talking about? Oh, Qiu Xinyang and Dong Tianchai. I have never been in contact with Qiu Xinyang, but I know Dong Tianchai. The Dong family is here Paradise City plays an important role in the tourism industry, but this 'genius' has an eccentric temper and doesn't have much contact with the family, but I never imagined that one day he would go against the family and join an independent army."

"Yang Guanghan told me that it was not the Dong family who provided protection to Dong Tianchai."

"Dong Tianchai comes from a small branch of the Dong family. The family will not take risks for people like him. It is the Fu family that protects him. Mr. Lu must have heard of the Fu family."

"Well, the Fu family produces mayors. Seven of the past ten mayors were from the Fu family."

"The recent mayor is not me." Mao Woxue was still smiling, as if out of habit, but also as if he was gloating, "Zhai Wangxing was defeated, and the Fu family immediately lost power. The old Fu was assassinated, and the young Fu had no support, so he had to give in. The position of mayor...I'm sorry, I shouldn't say that Zhai Wangxing was defeated, I believe it was just a temporary setback."

"It doesn't matter. What Mr. Mao said is true."

"Anyway, the Fu family hasn't been going well lately, so it's no wonder they sympathize with the Independence Army."

"The Fu family has lost power, but Mr. Yang is still afraid. He refused to tell me clearly and asked me to come to see Mr. Mao."

"Guang Han is a slippery man." When Mao Woxue talked about Yang Guanghan, it was like talking about his own naughty puppy, both stern and indulgent. "But it's not entirely his fault. There are some things he can't explain clearly. I just said that Zhai Wangxing was defeated. It's just a temporary setback. This is the truth from the heart. Why do I dare to make such a prediction? Because the families, the most important families of King Zhai, are closely related to the ruling families of Dawang and Mingwang. The relationship is very close, and the war is more like an internal fight, like a fight between cousins. Before it gets out of hand, parents will definitely step in to stop it."

"It seems that family is indeed very important." Lu Linbei said perfunctorily.

"Of course it's important. Let me say that the origin of this interstellar war is largely related to your Huang family on King Zhai."

"oh?"

"Although it offends people a bit, I still want to say that the Huang family has risen too quickly and is too greedy. It is unwilling to share the fruits of victory with other families. This is the root cause of the war. The solution is also very simple. As long as the Huang family wakes up. , if you can take the initiative to achieve reconciliation with the old family of King Zhai, someone will naturally come forward to mediate the conflicts between the stars and eliminate the war invisible."

"Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. Mr. Mao's insights made me enlightened." Like many people, Lu Linbei is willing to quote a lot of idioms and cover up with the words of the ancients when he finds that he cannot freely express what is on his mind. Awkward.

This trick is always effective. Mao Woxue smiled and said: "It's not really a true insight. In fact, many people understand this truth, but they don't preach it everywhere, but wait and see what happens. This is why I asked not to record it. Some things It's okay to use it as a talking point in private, but if it's really leaked, people will laugh at it."

"Understood. So the Fu family may not lose power forever."

"The Fu family has hundreds of years of heritage. Even if Xiao Fu does something a little outrageous, other members of the family can protect him. When the interstellar war is over and King Zhai returns to King Zhao, the Fu family will naturally be able to take advantage of the situation."

"This is where Mr. Yang has a headache. He can't directly offend the Fu family."

"This is why Guanghan asked Mr. Lu for help. You are from King Zhai and are friends with the Fu family."

"To be honest, the relationship between the Fu family and Prince Zhai is not that good now." Lu Linbei has read a lot of internal information. There are various signs that the Fu family and Prince Zhai are dissatisfied with each other. Since the war started, contact has been interrupted.

"I heard that the Fu family believed that King Zhai failed to provide enough protection and allowed Old Fu to die in an unknown manner, so they were grudges and the relationship became cold. But if you ask me, the problem still lies with your King Zhai. How could you retreat? It was too sudden, everyone who was familiar with the rules left, and the people who stayed behind - and I don't mean Mr. Lu - were busy with other affairs and lacked any care for the Fu family."

Lu Linbei smiled and nodded, "Thanks for the advice."

"It's not a big deal." Mao Woxue obviously likes to play the role of guide, with a knowing smile on his face that knows all the secrets. "As long as you, Prince Zhai, take the initiative, the Fu family will definitely respond. This is the stability of the family. , and the importance of relationships, we are all one family, how can we have a lifelong feud?"

"I would like to meet the Fu family as soon as possible. If Mr. Mao can introduce me..."

"No problem, it's a piece of cake. Do you like riding horses?"

“I haven’t ridden one, but I like trying new things.”

"The day after tomorrow, I will take Mr. Lu to a horse farm, where you will meet Xiao Fu. I want to warn you in advance: Mr. Lu is a little weird, so Mr. Lu had better be prepared."