The fisherman druid is in another world

Chapter 178 Wealth requires sacrifice

Henry only fired once before being hit by Frank's Taser and twitching all over.

To be fair, Frank, who fired later, was really close to arriving first. As long as Henry tried to aim, such as aiming at the head, he might not be able to fire the shot.

And now, Henry, who was hit by the stun gun, fell on the spot, and a bloody fly came out of his left ear hole.

The fly was obviously affected by the electric shock and was not very clever.

After waiting for a second or two, he flapped his wings and tried to fly away, but as soon as he took off, he was caught in a net and then neatly sealed in a special bottle with a fine wire-like electrified grid.

Until this moment, Olivia had not fully woken up and could not believe that the series of things that had just happened were true.

Robbo stood up with some difficulty. The opponent was using a modified M44 with a firing point of 1911 Magnum bullets.

Perhaps it is for this reason that the opponent did not choose to shoot the head, but quickly shot the torso.

This kind of bullet, which was originally used for hunting elephants and was once popular due to the promotion of Hollywood movies (such as Sand Eagle, the so-called Merlin gun in the Resident Evil series), has a very good blocking effect. Basically, once the shot hits, the opponent loses combat effectiveness on the spot. .

Many rifle bullets may not be able to accomplish this.

The poor rely on mutation, and the rich rely on technology.

Luo Bo was well prepared. He wore a high-end bulletproof vest with extremely strong kinetic energy dispersion effect under his fleece jacket. He still felt as if he had been punched hard in the heart. His entire chest was feeling tight and his heart was in twitching pain.

But what he has recently learned includes professional knowledge such as human body science and emergency self-rescue, so he can judge that he is not seriously injured.

Fear is indispensable. Just now, I really had a brush with death. Life and death depended on the other person's thoughts. After all, the distance was too close, so there was basically no need to consider the hit.

More importantly, the problem of lack of actual combat experience is highlighted. Although I am mentally prepared, I still fail to respond correctly immediately when encountering problems.

This is like driving a car and skidding on an icy road. You know you need to brake, but out of nervousness, you hit the brakes anyway.

This kind of reaction that goes against instinct requires enough practice to reverse it. You can't blame him for not working hard enough.

It can only be said that reality is no different from movies and TV shows. Unless you are the protagonist, you may receive lunch at the next moment, and the person involved may not be able to react in time.

Such cruelty cannot be taken for granted and can be fully experienced. Only by experiencing it personally and surviving can you have the opportunity to savor the suffocating horror afterwards.

44 caliber, the movement was a bit loud. Luo Lin quickly came out of the room on the second floor with a surprised look on her face and looked over while holding on to the guardrail.

Luo Bo stretched out his hand to say hello, indicating that he was okay.

Then take a slow, deep breath to calm down.

Only then did Olivia realize how big an accident had happened, and stammered: "Green, Mr. Green..."

Robbo stretched out his hand again, this time to shut up.

I sat down nearby. The pain was still there, but my mood calmed down.

He didn't speak before because he was afraid that if he opened his mouth, he would release his breath. Later, the fear would turn into rage, and he would speak incoherently and be furious.

And now, he can even pull off a less fake smile.

It's not about pretending to be calm, but about the joy of surviving the disaster.

It was a not very painful, but profound enough realization.

Really understand what it means to have unlimited scenery on dangerous peaks.

This is a scenery that ordinary people are unlikely to encounter in their lives.

It is also a burden that ordinary people will most likely not bear.

The good news is that with it, you don’t have to worry too much about wasting your life and getting enough stimulation.

Robbo looked at the embarrassed Olivia and said softly, somewhat confusedly: "I'm just being used."

At the same time, Henry had been handcuffed and his gun was naturally confiscated.

Frank and Matt were both there, Frank's face was as dark as water, and Matt had to squint to hide the fierce look.

This incident not only made the two of them face hurt, but also made them feel angry from the bottom of their hearts.

To be honest, their initial expectations for Luo Bo were not high.

One sentence comment: Rich people, ha!

Perhaps because of this, after getting along with each other, I felt surprisingly good, and the difference was obvious.

Based on their past experiences, Luo Bo is not only a good boss, but also a good friend who can get along well with others.

Now that something like this has happened, it involves a layer of guilt towards friends.

Luo Bo saw it and comforted the two of them: "With this, at least next time, whether it is Foerbo, the CIA, or the NSA, they will have a reason to disarm and meet again."

At this time, Luo Lin also came downstairs.

Ed didn't show up. That man's mental and physical strength were really not good, especially during the change of seasons from autumn to winter, when the climate was changeable and the temperature difference was huge, he didn't dare to go out.

Okay, Ed coming here is like a recuperation.

The housekeeping team hired by Robbo is more professional and dedicated than the servants hired by Rowling themselves.

Not to mention anything else, just the travel photos their family sent back from time to time in the past two months made them very motivated.

At the same time, I at least have an idea of ​​the beautiful mountains and rivers and various delicacies of the Dragon Kingdom.

Rowling was envious.

However, as she once said when Ed was ill: "Home is where he is."

This is also a detail that Robbo envies and admires for the good relationship between the Wards.

Because he knows that Europe and the United States, with the exception of Italy, do a very average or even poor job of inheriting the fine tradition of filial piety.

To put it bluntly, people don’t pay attention to this.

The officialdom and the capital behind it also advocate freedom in different ways.

Pursuing freedom leads to early separation, renting a house, buying a set of furniture, going camping, traveling, and spending all kinds of money.

Only by being wild-minded can one be more adaptable to being at home all over the world, and it is easier to participate in colonial activities, such as sending troops and sending companies abroad, which is known as publicly funded tourism.

As a result, there was almost no hope for children, and all the care for the elderly depended on companionship. The nursing home system prospered and became increasingly perfect. It was another category of cutting leeks...

Luo Bo had never been abroad in his previous life, but he witnessed with his own eyes how parents, children, and even neighbors became estranged under the background of great economic development and everything focused on money.

Especially the difference in attitude towards relatives and friends, which is like a ladder of twenty years.

This is still a country and society that has always promoted filial piety. You can imagine what Europe and the United States are like.

In fact, there is no need to go further than the Warren family.

There is only one daughter, Judy, 34 years old and divorced.

Divorce is common in this country, but it also reflects the failure to manage one's life well.

The nature of the work is special.

Luo Bo felt that this was related, but it was not the main reason.

In short, Judy can't even take care of her own life, let alone take care of her parents. It’s nice to be able to talk on the phone from time to time and come back for a quick get-together every once in a while.

In the past two months, Judy has visited her parents significantly more frequently.

On the one hand, he is interested in the new exorcism tools developed by Luo Bo.

On the other hand, just come over and eat and drink.

Luo Bo was not disgusted, he was just talking about interpersonal relationships and family ecology.

He knew that Rowling couldn't live without Ed as her companion, and because he envied the relationship between the two of them, he was willing to get along with her in a way that was close to supporting him.

Rather than saying that he hired two people to block the mysterious knife for him, it is better to say that he intervened in the lives of the old couple and temporarily formed a family.

Someone took good care of them and studied the knowledge that the Warrens were good at. It was inevitable to recall the glorious past. The old couple lived a fulfilling and happy life, and they could live a few more days.

But the sound of a gunshot was a bit disturbing.

Luo Bo said to Luo Lin who came downstairs: "Obviously, my estimate of the enemy's demands is on the optimistic side."

"Your injury..."

"It's not a big problem, it's just a broken bone at most."

When Rowling saw that Robbo was speaking without any hindrance and that he really didn't seem to be forcing himself to act, she quickly walked towards Henry and checked him.

Rowling's Eye of Saint Lucy is already quite powerful, and she had a clue within a few seconds of touching it.

She turned to Luo Bo and said: "Now I can confirm that the effect of the atomized holy water is good. The evil spirit couldn't bear it, so he was provoked and acted recklessly. He originally wanted to kidnap you and leave."

The holy water humidifier is Luo Bo's imaginative use.

Luo Bo asked: "So do you think the action order of 'it's better to capture alive, or shoot if not' is more likely, or is the evil spirit crazy, not controllable enough, and more likely to make its own decisions?"

"It's hard to say for sure now. We can only be sure by looking at the quality of the parasitic evil spirit. After all, it may be part of some powerful demon." He pointed to the fly in the special bottle in Frank's hand.

Robb understood what Rowling meant.

If it is a enslaved low-level evil spirit, it is indeed possible to go crazy because of the pain and ignore it. Just like a person chewing his tongue uncontrollably due to severe pain, sometimes it is necessary to hold a wooden stick in the mouth.

But if it is part of a powerful demon, then there is a high probability that it is not a stress-induced madness, but what Luo Bo said, capture him alive if he can, and kill him if he can't.

Olivia was confused and didn't understand what Rob and the others were talking about.

Luo Bo explained to her very considerately: "More than two months ago, there was a scandal about me. The general meaning was that if I was dissolute, ignorant of the importance, having too much fun, I would obviously die.

On the surface, it looks like a combination of common drug taking, promiscuity, SM, etc.

But in fact, as a person involved, I later suspected that the truth was attempted murder. It's just an unconventional murder involving the supernatural.

This is also the main reason why I lived in isolation during this period of time and even invited the famous Warrens in the industry to stay with me.

We all know that the education modern people receive and the influence of the social environment they live in determine that talking about supernatural beings seriously is subverting the three views, humiliating the IQ, and paving the way to excuse or cover up something.

So, from the beginning, I never thought that the problem could be solved through normal procedures.

You have also seen the situation.

It was so mysterious that the professional suddenly lost his mind and shot on the spot regardless of the situation.

Under the influence of supernatural forces, no one is truly reliable.

It's just a matter of trust that's difficult to resolve.

Even if you can ensure that you are not deceived, what about your family?

The most important thing is that there is no way to ask for help. If it is a minor problem, others will not take it seriously and will not take it seriously. If it is a serious problem, it will be said that you are suffering from anxiety, auditory and visual hallucinations and other mental illnesses. It is recommended that you see a doctor.

Are evil spirits and demons pressing closer? In particular, its request may not be excessive, it just requires you to turn a blind eye or close a blind eye.

But when everyone turns a blind eye or closes a glance, everyone becomes an accomplice, but no one makes a big mistake, just a small oversight.

As the sufferer, I would most likely be poisoned to death by a cup of contaminated water, or I might be stabbed to death by a crazy person with a history of mental illness while going through the process.

Just like this time, disaster strikes at home.

I have reason to believe that behind your visit, some people are causing trouble and creating opportunities to coerce or even shoot me.

I believe you are innocent. Because a real veteran would not participate in such bad things.

As for how you became the one who was taken advantage of, or who saw you as a thorn in their side because of your style and principles of doing things, I believe you have no clue at all.

After all, people like you can climb to where you are now, basically through hard work, which shows that you are not lacking in wisdom.

Okay, I'll stop here for now. There is surveillance in this room, from more than one angle. I will give you a copy later, so you can take it back so you can sort out your clues.

And all I need is a message that I retain the right to appeal, and my tolerance has limits, especially since I don’t want to be seen as weak. I hope you take care of yourself. "

Olivia's first visit ended in an embarrassing rout.

The whole process is like a bit player, without even a complete line of dialogue.

Afterwards, Frank and the others helped Robbo check his injuries. There was a bruise on his chest as big as a fist, but it was indeed nothing serious.

He then made a call to Marianne, briefly informing her of the situation, and reminding the other party to pay attention to this blunt and ruthless method of assassination that took advantage of public office.

The situation is indeed serious.

The foundation of human society is credit.

The lower the credit, the more it looks like a mysterious place.

Just imagine, anyone you come into contact with may suddenly become crazy, including traffic policemen on the road, waiters in restaurants, and even women pushing baby strollers...

What do you do when they suddenly rise up and attack without regard to their own consequences? What can you do?
  But then again. If the incident is truly supernatural, then the country must have relevant departments.

This is the inherent ability of the country as the most powerful organization in a region.

The human, material and financial resources it can raise, as well as its information collection capabilities, etc., are unmatched by other organizational forces.

A concept of long-term talent preservation is unreasonable. The people know it, the rich know it, but the powerful people don't know it, and the country doesn't know it.

Not only does it know, but it also has a first-class exorcism team.

After all, the physique and capabilities of the state machine are there.

And whether it is capital, bureaucrats, or vested interests, the first demand is social stability.

For this reason, they do not hesitate to spend huge sums of money to maintain stability, and they do not hesitate to amend the laws that are conducive to zero-dollar purchases, so as to give those who have failed in business life and are more noisy a channel to vent.

This is actually the reason why Olivia and Henry came to visit this time.

Luo Bo transferred the public opinion-building methods of later generations to the present, and the effect was so good that the officials began to believe that Luo Bo had really obtained the sacred object through private acquisition.

It's okay if you don't know about this kind of treasure. If you know it, you will try your best to return it to the public, or at least get the authority to use it when needed.

Behind this is the will of powerful groups, not a single person.

Speaking more maliciously, this is actually a group of insiders who ignore or acquiesce, and some people come forward to bully Brian Greene.

At best, this is a test of your qualifications to sit at a high table.

In this circle, the typical villain becomes an enemy in a blink of an eye. It is normal to be jealous of the new (expensive) and hate the old (old money).

The reason why the upstarts are just jealous is because they are often the ones making the bigger cake, such as the Internet, new energy, etc.

I am jealous that while making a lot of money in the new trend, I can also follow the trend and make a wave. This depends on ability and vision. Most of the powerful still have the ordinary ability to admit defeat.

Hatred of the past is due to competition among peers, and the bayonet is red. The cake is only so big. If others share more, you will share less. How can we not hate the fact that we have to fight against each other every day? After the upstream has competed with the downstream, after the raw materials have finished competing for the market, we still have to compete for technology, quality, advertising, and price.
  So now that the elders in Brian's group are dead, the middle-level people died unexpectedly, and the younger generation is ineffective, why not take advantage of the illness and kill them?
  This circle is so cruel.

And Luo Bo also has a certain understanding of this. When he was on Earth, he also read anecdotes from the perspective of gossip news about how some of the old energy giants and chemical giants in ugly countries invited their opponents' entire families to fly on earth-moving planes.

Generally speaking, competition between countries involves public opinion exposing shortcomings, so Luo Bo believes that most of these news are true.

This was also the reason why he knelt down and licked Marianne after traveling through time.

Not to mention that he doesn't have experience in the top circles of society. Even if he does, he doesn't have any real connections that he can use.

Marianne is the router of his network of people. If he directly plugs in the network cable himself, he is at the mercy of others and has no control.

He could imagine what kind of dilemma he would face.

Without resorting to the knife, the companies below are playing tricks to line their own pockets and take advantage of themselves.

If you go under the knife, there will be problems with the operation, your reputation will be damaged, and then you will be suppressed by outsiders, your cash flow will be cut off, and then there will be a loan shark trap, etc., with more than one billion dollars, you can't withstand a few compensations.

After all, the nozzle is big, and after a few accidents, internal people are panicked, external public opinion puts pressure, and a few internal conspirators are bribed to jump up and down, and a good company will be ruined.

Luo Bo invested in Long Country because it was actually a safe haven.

Because the officials of the Dragon Kingdom are powerful enough, they decided to do it successfully and overcome all difficulties. Even if they are losing money in front of them, they will admit it for the sake of complete categories and for overtaking in corners.

Not to mention his sincere investment.

Who is this?

Maybe he was fooled by the new trick at the time, and it took so long afterwards to wake up?
  Why do some foreign investors become old friends, while others never mention them again?

Therefore, Luo Bo knows that the project is important and he is sincere. Whether it is for long-term planning or investment promotion, Longguo will definitely do it. It is impossible for him to lose money, but will give him a reward. prosperous profits.

Compared to Chou Country, the international capital arena, that is the most suitable place to retreat.

Before these arrangements could be put into place one by one, he had to rely on Marianne.

Marianne knows how to control and operate, including using the legal team to solve problems by showing the unscrupulous and blood-sucking side of the public perception.

Some openings cannot be opened.

After all, the evil of human nature does not distinguish between rich and poor. And if the two are combined to attack you, and you still want to be a capital with human warmth, then you will probably lose ugly.

Rob's first words to reconcile with Marianne were, I love money and I want money.

It was because he figured it out during the process of adapting for several days.

An old TV series "Beijingers in New York" puts it very clearly. Love it or hate it, send it to New York, because it is a paradise for the rich and a hell for the poor.

Money in modern times is a variant of power.

Without strength, stray dogs would dare to bark at you, and if they are extremely hungry, they might even feed you directly.

In a foreign land, who cares whether you are a human being or a treacherous person?

Anyway, there are no elders from my hometown watching, so it’s shameless, so what?
  Luo Bo really had this consideration in mind when he made his decision.

He knew that in this country that truly implemented Social Darwinism, based on his original performance of not being very qualified as a screw, relying entirely on himself would probably lead to misfortune.

With such a handsome face, it would be even worse. On the first day of wandering, I would not be able to protect my anus, and I might be dragged into an alley while walking.

This is not an exaggeration, but is inevitable in a real jungle environment. The strong can dominate the weak at will. The police force and public investment (monitoring, etc.) are limited and cannot be managed, resulting in a very low cost of crime. The results can be imagined.

People themselves will not ‘lose their humanity and lose a lot; lose their animal nature and lose everything. ’ Do you believe it to be the truth?

Then, use actual actions to express, ‘Come here! Haven't you seen me so strong? Come here and let me have sex! ’ Should we be surprised by his beastly attitude?

Therefore, in living in a real jungle society, he feels that the most indispensable thing is strength.

Otherwise, traveling through time would simply change life from Hard difficulty to Very Hard difficulty.

Does he, a screw whose life path has been planned by his parents and the country since childhood, deserve to breathe the sweet air in a jungle like the Ugly Country?
  He felt that he would be like those modern city people who are forced to survive in the wilderness, and lose ugly.

So between being shameless but having power, and being a good person who suffers misfortune every day, he decisively chose the former.

But because of this, the game of life called the 'Rich Man's Scroll' was inevitably started.

Just like what the veteran arms dealer said in "Lord of War": The fighting between arms dealers is cruel because they all have enough weapons and ammunition.

And if he didn't keep track of it, the old-fashioned arms dealer, because of his old-school style and political leanings, only sold to some people and not to others. In the end, he was disdainful of this practice and thought that businessmen should be pure. The businessman, the protagonist who only cares about whether he has a good reputation and does not care about the background of his customers has been eliminated.

This incident, combined with today's shooting incident, taught him a truth: in life, it is taboo to be half-hearted, including having no shame, but still wanting to be a good person, and ended up being a woman.

At the level of ordinary people, most people who fail can still say, "Look at success or failure, life is heroic, it's just starting from scratch."

But in the top circles, defeat and death are often closely linked, especially in an international capital arena like Chou Country. There is basically no bloody fight, and the loser can make a graceful exit.

Therefore, if the strength is not enough, sacrifice humanity to make up for it. This is part of the price of wealth.

(End of this chapter)