102: Take off directly

Before long, the system's data statistics were completed, and a notification sound rang in his mind.

[Emergency Disaster Relief Mission completed. Successfully transported over 17,200 tons of grain and established over 72 effective relief Points. A total of 200,000+ victims were comforted, and public recognition and gratitude were received from the highest local officials.]

[Mission completion rate 277%, Evaluation: SS. Rewards: 50,000 system Points, one random Gem Card, one random Equipment Card.]

[System Mission Evaluation SS, mission rewards doubled, two Space Expansion Runes.]

Collecting the rewards, Lu Fan arrogantly crushed the four blind box cards.

[Fortification Crystal X2]

[db11 submersible: Single-person underwater power equipment]

[atomic no. 4 gun: Standard weapon for Men in Black, 50-megawatt laser gun, capacity of 3 rounds.]

Lu Fan immediately took out the atomic no. 4 gun, playing with it and really wanting to test its power.

But the 3-round capacity dispelled his idea of showing off.

Buying ammunition in the mall not only required Platinum rank, but the price was also extremely high at 50,000 Points per round.

Then he crushed the two Space Expansion Runes that appeared in his palm.

One was 20m³, and the other was also 20m³.

Suddenly, his space increased by 40 cubic meters. What more could he ask for? Just get to work.

Now, not only did he not fear the arrival of the Battle of Shanghai, but his blood even surged with a faint eagerness to try.

A day later, Lu Fan set out on his return journey with the medical team.

Wang Mingzhang personally saw them off at the pier; the sentiment of fighting side by side went without saying.

Standing on the deck, Lu Fan was filled with emotion as he watched the mountains and rivers of Sichuan Province gradually recede on both banks.

The unique temperament of the Sichuan Province soldiers left a deep impression on him.

When they met again in the future, Lu Fan was determined to arm this group of lovely people to the teeth.

Not only would he not let this heroic soul be easily buried by the japanese,

But he would also let them fulfill their hearts' long-cherished wish and shout that loud slogan: "Sichuan boys, rise up!"

The ship paused at the mouth of the Min River. Due to the severe drought in Sichuan Province, the Yangtze River was very shallow, and the navigation channel had narrowed, requiring ships to pass one by one.

Lu Fan came out for some fresh air, and several unusually dense signal Points on his glasses caught his attention.

A quick look was all it took to startle him; the multifunctional glasses detected a large number of metal objects stacked on the riverbed.

A dusty historical legend instantly flashed through his mind: Zhang Xianzhong's sunken silver at Jiangkou.

Without showing any emotion, he quietly went to a secluded part of the ship's railing and entered the water.

With a thought, a futuristic-looking submersible suit appeared on his body.

With the equipment's boost, he dove into the water as silently as a fish.

With the help of the multifunctional glasses, he quickly approached the marked location.

Pushing aside the top layer of silt and gravel, a large number of rusty but clearly shaped silver ingots revealed themselves.

The fifty-tael and hundred-tael specifications were clearly discernible.

Deeper down, the outlines of stacked crates were vaguely visible.

Some crates were damaged, revealing the yellow gold ingots, brilliant gems, and jade within.

The quantity and scale were far beyond imagination.

Unsurprisingly, this was the legendary massive wealth sunk to the riverbed when the late Ming peasant army leader Zhang Xianzhong was defeated.

Lu Fan didn't hesitate for a moment. He swam quickly, and wherever his arms reached, things were swept into his space.

Back on the ship, after taking stock, Lu Fan found the weight of this windfall to be staggering.

The three hundred thousand silver dollars he had spent on disaster relief was just a drop in the bucket compared to this treasure.

Lu Fan sighed: Heaven truly does not deceive me; good deeds are rewarded.

A few days later, the passenger ship arrived at the Changsha New Port pier.

Lu Fan looked out to see a wave of bustling construction.

A wide dirt and stone roadbed had already taken shape, extending into the distance.

Large plots of land on both sides of the road had been leveled, with crisscrossing ditches, clearly reserved for factory buildings and warehouse areas.

Even more striking was the residential area next to the industrial zone, which was beginning to rise from the ground.

Although most were simple brick-wood structures or adobe houses,

They were neatly arranged with a clear road grid, and the frameworks for schools and simple markets had already been set up.

The supporting New Port Town had already begun to take shape.

As soon as Lu Fan got off the boat, Bai Jinbiao, who had been waiting, came forward to meet him.

This former engineering battalion commander was even more tanned, but he was full of energy and had sharp eyes.

"Mr. Lu, you're finally back," Bai Jinbiao's voice was loud, with the characteristic heartiness of a man from the Northeast.

"Captain Bai, thank you for your hard work!"

Lu Fan looked at the scene before him and praised sincerely, "The progress is much faster than I expected. You've done a great job."

Bai Jinbiao grinned with pride and pointed to the busy crowd in the distance: "It's all thanks to these Sichuan Province brothers Mr. Lu recruited.

They're willing to endure hardship and don't spare their strength. Look over there,"

He pointed to the section where the roadbed was being laid, "That's the main road. The roadbed and drainage ditches are basically dug and are being compacted.

Over there are the reserved areas for Factory No. 1 and No. 2. The ground leveling is finished, and the pile foundations are almost done.

In the town, the first batch of two hundred simple houses has been roofed, and the foundations for the second batch have been dug!"

He led Lu Fan on a tour of the construction site, reporting on each progress point as if counting his family treasures.

The chants, mechanical sounds, and hammering on the site blended into a symphony full of vitality and power.

The workers from Sichuan Province were sweating profusely and moving nimbly, clearly cherishing this job that could support their families.

"Good! Very good!" Lu Fan nodded repeatedly, very satisfied with Bai Jinbiao's organizational ability and work efficiency.

After inspecting Factory No. 1, Bai Jinbiao's tone changed: "Mr. Lu, progress is fast, but... there's a big problem."

"What problem? Not enough manpower?" Lu Fan asked.

"Manpower is sufficient now. The problem is the materials." Bai Jinbiao pointed to the steel bars and cement and said, "The construction progress is too fast.

Our material reserves and procurement schedule are about to fall behind.

Once building materials are lacking, progress in many places will have to stop and wait for supplies. The construction period... I'm afraid it will be delayed.

It doesn't work to have people and strength but no rice for the pot!"

Bai Jinbiao's complaint was very practical; without sufficient building materials, construction was indeed difficult to carry out.

This dilemma of 'the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice' was even more troublesome than a lack of people.

"I understand." Lu Fan patted Bai Jinbiao's dust-covered shoulder, his voice steady, "I'll find a way for the materials.

You just lead the brothers and do the work that can be done according to the blueprints to the best and fastest of your ability.

Whatever materials you need, give me a detailed list and the quantities missing. Remember, quality cannot be neglected."

"With those words from you, I feel reassured. Don't worry, as long as the materials keep up,

I, Old Bai, guarantee to build this industrial zone and town for you on time and with quality. I'll go get the material list for you right now."

Hearing Lu Fan's words, Bai Jinbiao's spirits rose, and he dashed off to get the blueprints.

Taking advantage of the gap when Bai Jinbiao left, Lu Fan quietly buried the Heart of the City gem into the ground.

Then, his gaze turned once more to this bustling land.

He was confident that the next time he returned, he would surely make the industrial zone take off directly.