Chapter 67: A Lake for You!

“What a surprise, Miss Gu, I didn’t expect you to be into gaming.”

Just as Gu Man was fully engrossed in the battle—right at its most intense moment—a voice interrupted.

Gu Man jumped two meters high, looking warily at the newcomer.

“Why do you walk without making a sound?”

Song Lanpu: “…”

He glanced at the two-meter distance she had leaped, then at the small high heels she was wearing.

“I did make a sound, Miss Gu. You were just too absorbed.”

“I have to say, the visuals are extremely well-made, and the production quality is incredibly realistic. Which game company made this?”

Gu Man quickly put away her phone, tucking it into her bag.

No matter how anxious she was inside, she kept a calm expression.

“Just a casual game.”

“You know, I have too much stress.”

Song Lanpu pretended to believe her.

“Miss Gu wanted to do business with me—what kind of deal is it?”

He had a hunch. Every time this Miss Gu approached him for a deal, whatever she brought out was always astonishing.

He was looking forward to it.

As soon as he got the call, he came immediately.

Gu Man didn’t bother choosing a location.

Right there, by the roadside.

“Come here.”

Gu Man squatted down.

Song Lanpu approached, immediately catching a faint and refreshing scent that made him feel at ease.

He wanted to ask what perfume she was wearing, but that felt too forward.

So, he simply squatted down too.

Not far away, Song Lanpu’s bodyguards, responsible for his safety, were so shocked their jaws nearly dropped.

Especially his secretary—when had they ever seen their always-proud and distinguished boss squat by the roadside like a commoner?

If political opponents saw this, they’d suspect he had been replaced by an impostor!

Gu Man took out a small metal box from her purse.

Song Lanpu took it.

“?”

“It’s californium.”

Song Lanpu nearly flung the box away.

He also stood up in shock.

Gu Man quickly pulled him back down, and he crouched again.

“Calm down, the box is radiation-proof. It won’t harm you.”

She assumed he was afraid of radiation, but in reality, he was stunned by the object itself.

“Californium…”

“What kind of deal does Miss Gu want to make?”

Song Lanpu’s voice was dry.

Even though he had prepared himself mentally, he was still shaken.

Californium!

One gram was worth 2.6 billion.

It wasn’t just about wealth.

“There’s 100 grams in there. I want to trade it for a lake of water.”

Song Lanpu’s expression turned odd.

“You want to trade 100 grams of californium… for a lake of water?”

“Yes. I need it today. Deal or not?”

Song Lanpu didn’t hesitate.

“Deal.”

“Miss Gu, please wait a moment while I make a few calls.”

He took the californium and walked a short distance away to make calls.

Meanwhile, Gu Man slipped into her car and quickly pulled out her phone to check.

Her hands trembled slightly.

Her heart pounded.

Song Lufeng… he succeeded, right?

“Savior, your plan worked. We’ve successfully captured the creatures.”

Song Lufeng’s voice came through the phone.

Gu Man was overjoyed.

The screen lit up, showing Song Lufeng holding a box resembling an electric oven.

Inside was a constantly twisting, shifting “black cloud.”

The temperature inside the box was 2000 degrees, with even higher temperatures at the edges.

The black cloud kept splitting into fine strands, trying to touch the box’s walls, but each time they did, they instantly evaporated.

Startled, the creature stopped moving altogether.

It became obedient.

If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, who would have believed that such a terrifying entity—capable of threatening an entire base—could be captured like this?

“City Lord Song, you’re amazing!”

Gu Man praised him happily, finally able to relax.

Having watched Song Lufeng fight firsthand, she now had a more concrete understanding of him.

Being praised so directly, Song Lufeng felt embarrassed.

His face flushed slightly.

“It was your brilliant idea, Savior.”

Gu Man blushed too—after all, she had just copied what her phone had analyzed.

“What do you plan to do with the creature?”

Song Lufeng replied,

“This creature is highly unusual. We plan to study it thoroughly. Its absolute zero properties could provide invaluable data for our scientists.”

Gu Man didn’t fully understand.

But if Song Lufeng said it was useful, then it must be.

“Savior, I have a gift for you.”

With that, Song Lufeng transmitted a white crystal-like ice bead.

It continuously emitted a cool, refreshing aura—better than air conditioning.

It felt incredibly pleasant.

Gu Man said,

“Perfect timing. I also have a gift for you.”

“A congratulatory gift for surviving another crisis.”

As she spoke, Song Lanpu finished his calls and returned.

“Talk later,” she quickly stashed her phone and the bead.

Even through the bag, the bead continued releasing cool air.

As she opened the car door, a wave of refreshing air spread out.

Song Lanpu immediately felt it—a comfortable coolness, not cold, but completely washing away the heat.

His gaze deepened.

Miss Gu…

She was truly mysterious.

But he had absolute self-restraint and integrity.

He neither pried nor investigated.

His professionalism earned Gu Man’s favor.

This was exactly the kind of discreet business partner she needed.

Their collaboration was smooth, and it would surely continue in the future.

“Everything is arranged. Miss Gu, please follow me.”

Song Lanpu didn’t waste words. He got into his car and drove ahead.

“Follow him,” Gu Man instructed.

Her nuclear-powered car switched to autopilot, trailing behind.

After four hours of driving, they arrived at a vast, rippling lake.

Stretching nearly ten thousand acres, it was covered with lotus leaves, flowers, and reeds.

Song Lanpu introduced it,

“This is an artificial lake. It was originally planned for a resort, but due to the current economic downturn, construction has been postponed for at least three years.”

“The lake contains about 600,000 cubic meters of water. Miss Gu, you may take as much as you need.”

“This area is far from the city and uninhabited—no one will notice.”

Song Lanpu was efficient and thoughtful.

Gu Man was very satisfied.

“Great. This should be enough.”

“Commissioner Song, if you have nothing else, please leave first.”

Song Lanpu: “…”

So heartless? Using him and then kicking him out?

“Alright. Goodbye, Miss Gu.”

He got into the car.

His secretary finally couldn’t hold back.

“Commissioner, what does Miss Gu need an entire lake for?”

Song Lanpu shot him a glance.

The secretary shut up immediately.

“Drive.”

“Yes, sir.”

The car started moving.

Song Lanpu glanced back.

Against the setting sun, she stood as if bathed in golden light.

He toyed with the small metal box in his hand.

Miss Gu…

Just how many more surprises do you have in store for me?

Meanwhile, Gu Man had already contacted Song Lufeng.

“City Lord Song, I’m sending you an entire lake. Find a place to store the water.”