201: Trouble coming to the door

Tian Ming’s fusion power station encountered a slight setback.

It seemed that for things he wasn't familiar with, he still needed to consult professionals.

A commercial fusion power station was simply too large for a Shelter.

Shen Yuan’s suggestion was also based on practical considerations, and from this perspective, Shen Yuan was definitely an excellent choice as an assistant.

This girl was knowledgeable, which perfectly compensated for some of Tian Ming's cognitive shortcomings.

“Miss, come here!” Tian Ming waved at Shen Yuan.

“Don’t mess around, I need to get busy.

There’s a breakthrough in the Red Crystal Core research.

I also need to make plans for you.” Shen Yuan smiled, preparing to leave.

Tian Ming said with a smile, “Come on, it’s not too late to give you something before you go.”

Shen Yuan walked over curiously and asked, “What is it, so mysterious?”

Tian Ming took out a small plastic doll from his office desk drawer.

The doll was a small boy, very much like Tian Ming, resembling Tian Ming when he was a child.

Previously, when Tian Ming walked Shen Yuan home, Shen Yuan also gave him a 3D-printed small doll.

That small doll was Shen Yuan as a child.

In fact, giving the doll was Shen Yuan’s confession to Tian Ming, and returning one was more like a definite response.

Other lovers exchanged gifts with special commemorative meanings, but Tian Ming and Shen Yuan were unique; perhaps in others’ eyes, it was somewhat incomprehensible, but this method was unconventional and a romance exclusive to the two of them.

Shen Yuan’s face flushed slightly as she said, “Why do I feel like this little figure looks a bit like you?”

Tian Ming smiled and handed the small doll to Shen Yuan: “This is me when I was little.

I carved it myself with my superpower; it might deviate a bit from my actual childhood, but don’t dislike it for being ugly.”

Shen Yuan took the small doll and smiled sweetly: “Then I’ll take it.”

Shen Yuan looked at the small doll in her hand and continued, “It’s not ugly, it’s very cute! I’m off to work.”

“Mm-hmm, go!” Tian Ming nodded.

Looking at Shen Yuan’s departing back, his heart was filled with warmth.

…

Soon after Shen Yuan left, two black shadows appeared in the sky east of the Shelter.

They approached from a distance.

In less than a minute, the dark shadows arrived above the Shelter, emitting a violent whooshing sound.

They were two massive aircraft, different from common jet planes; these things used airflow nozzles similar to bladeless fans, with extremely bizarre designs.

Hearing the commotion, Tian Ming immediately rushed out of his office, and the entire Shelter was alarmed.

The anti-aircraft guns on the city wall automatically aimed at the two aircraft under radar guidance.

Tian Ming touched his earphone, and Meng Xian’s voice came through the Shelter’s defense channel.

“Don’t panic, the public channel will radio to inquire about their identity.

All anti-aircraft weapons are on standby; if there’s no response in 30 seconds, shoot them down immediately.”

“Defense Team understood!”

Tian Ming asked, “What’s going on? Why are there aircraft coming?”

Meng Xian said, “Reporting, Boss, it’s unclear.

We’ve never seen such strange aircraft, not like planes, not like UFOs.”

“Report, the radio team replied that the other party has no ill intentions, mainly coming to visit the owner of this base.”

Tian Ming said into his earphone, “Visiting me?

Tell them to land in the open space east of the Shelter, and personnel are not allowed to carry weapons.”

“Yes, Boss!”

After circling in the air, the two aircraft landed in the open space on the east side of the Shelter.

Meng Xian then spoke on the public channel, “The Shelter is entering Level 4 alert.

All key defense personnel, be advised, outsiders are not allowed to enter important areas.”

From the two aircraft, more than a dozen people disembarked.

They were all armed but did not attack.

The Shelter’s Special Operations Group immediately moved in, led personally by Zheng Haoyu.

He had noticed the aircraft from the moment they appeared; others might not recognize them, but he was incredibly familiar with them.

These things were clearly Life Origins Company’s aircraft.

Zheng Haoyu was originally a middle-level manager at Life Origins Company, and now he was loyal to Tian Ming.

He knew that over a hundred people defecting to Tian Ming would definitely attract the company’s attention.

What was bound to come would come eventually.

A middle-aged man in a suit descended from the aircraft.

His expression was cold, and upon seeing Zheng Haoyu, his brows furrowed deeply: “Zheng Haoyu, you really did defect.”

Before Zheng Haoyu could reply, Tian Ming had already arrived.

Tian Ming smiled and said, “Since you know each other, then I know who you are.

He is my man now, and I am the head of this Shelter.

My name is Lu Tianming.

What brings you here?”

The middle-aged man in the suit said indifferently, “I am Wang Ze, the head of Life Origins’ Eastern Region.

I’m here to confirm something, and incidentally, the matter of over a hundred people defecting should also be discussed.”

The man’s demeanor was extremely arrogant, which greatly annoyed Tian Ming.

However, he remained calm; since the other party didn’t choose direct retaliation, they probably had some reservations.

Tian Ming had experienced Life Origins Company’s high-tech weapons: arc guns, handheld lasers.

These things were all weapons of mass destruction.

If the other party wanted to retaliate, it would be a saturation strike on the entire Shelter.

Tian Ming could only settle accounts afterward; with a control range of twenty meters, he couldn’t protect the Shelter.

Tian Ming frowned and said, “So you’re the head of Life Origins’ Eastern Region.

If we’re going to talk, then don’t put on such a condescending attitude.”

Wang Ze’s expression changed slightly; he didn’t expect Tian Ming to be so impolite.

He sneered and said, “Lu Tianming, you’re just the head of a small faction.

Zheng Haoyu should have told you that our strength can easily raze your Shelter to the ground.”

A smile played at the corner of Tian Ming’s mouth as he said, “You can destroy my Shelter, but you can’t destroy me, right?

Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here to talk to me.

And for me to destroy you, I just need to find your location.

If you continue with this condescending attitude, I can destroy you right now.”

Tian Ming’s tone suddenly turned cold, and Wang Ze and the dozen people he brought were all restrained; the weapons in their hands instantly disintegrated and vanished.

Such an action was naturally a deterrent.

As a multinational corporation, Life Origins possessed strong technological capabilities, a leading presence among technology giants in the United States.

Tian Ming naturally coveted the technology and talent that such a company possessed.

Tian Ming knew that Life Origins chose not to resort to force but to negotiate, probably because they had already assessed his abilities.

Life Origins coveted his abilities.

Tian Ming also clearly understood the nature of capital: seeking profit and avoiding harm, never arbitrarily instigating incidents without benefit.