Lu Mingfei, become the King of Elden!

Chapter 224 Where have I seen this younger sister before?
“TRY A WEEK WITHOUT RAILWAY!!!”

This huge white cloth hangs in the empty waiting hall of Chicago's train station.

Lu Mingfei looked up at the sky and sighed deeply.

He flew all the way to Chicago, eagerly heading straight to the train station, only to find a waiting hall littered with scraps of paper, signs, and beverage cans.

Hours before he landed at Chicago International Airport, the entire Chicago Railroad staff had just finished a march and then went home, not to return for another week.

They went on strike.

Lu Mingfei, who grew up under the red flag of socialism, has always been lavish in his praise of "strikes." When his high school final exam political teacher included a question about the strike movement, Lu Mingfei even passionately quoted Comrade Lenin: "How profound is the influence of the spirit of strikes! Every strike greatly motivates workers to think about socialism and the struggle that the entire working class needs to wage to liberate itself from the oppression of capital!"

But Lu Mingfei felt a pang of regret when he had to use his own money to support the workers of the Chicago Railroad.

The CC1000 express train is operated by the college itself, but without a switchman and dispatch center, all trains have to be suspended. He definitely won't be able to report on time. Although it's a natural disaster or man-made calamity and won't affect his GPA, the college won't cover the cost of his week-long stay in Chicago.

"Ugh."

Lu Mingfei sighed deeply, muttering to himself:

"If it weren't for the makeup exam, I could have left later with my senior. Damn the board of directors, why couldn't they just change all my failing grades to passing? What's with making me fail one?"

However, Lu Mingfei is not short of money these days; staying in Chicago for a week is no big deal for him.

We can just treat it as a trip.

"Damn the makeup exam!"

Lu Mingfei cursed angrily, hoisted his luggage onto his shoulder, and prepared to check into a hotel.

A soft chuckle came from above:
"What make-up exam?"

Lu Mingfei was startled. He looked up to find the voice and suddenly noticed that the huge white cloth, ten meters long and ten meters wide, was trembling slightly, as if someone was hiding behind it.

The human figure moved to the left along the beam, a hand reaching out from behind the white cloth to remove the hook on the left, then it moved to the right, and a hand reached out from the right to reach for the hook.

Lu Mingfei had been in "energy-saving mode" and hadn't noticed anyone above him. But upon hearing the sound, his "sensing" field instantly opened.

"careful!"

He saw the beam sway slightly.

The person behind the white cloth lost their balance, and the entire cloth was ripped apart. Just then, a gust of wind swept into the waiting hall, and the white cloth resembled a falling cloud.

Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment.

Falling from a height of five or six meters above the ground, most people would break their bones.

In the end, he took two steps in one, relying on his strong physical abilities and exquisite perception to steadily catch the figure in white cloth.

The light and soft feel surprised Lu Mingfei.

But there is more doubt.

Where have I felt that familiar scent before?
This aura was ancient and majestic, like a sleeping giant beast. It seemed naturally approachable, faint and ethereal, as if deliberately concealed and about to dissipate in the next second.

Lu Mingfei subconsciously moved closer, trying to use his senses to discern the source of the aura.

A head popped out of the white cloth, and foreheads collided.

Duang!

"oops!"

Two cries of pain rang out, seemingly spoken in unison.

Lu Mingfei rubbed his forehead. With his current physical strength, this collision was nothing; it was more of a surprise.

The white cloth fell away, completely revealing the girl inside.

She was covering her forehead, tears welling in her eyes, grimacing and sucking in air, looking like she was in a lot of pain.

She wore a plain white batik orchid-patterned tank top and short hot pants, with short socks and sneakers on her feet. It was a simple outfit, and she wore sunglasses on her head.

Her face... Lu Mingfei had to admit that even though he had seen Nuonuo's radiance, Ling's exquisite beauty, and Su Xiaoqiang's mixed-race beauty, he was slightly lost in thought at this moment.

It was a perfect face, brimming with spirit and vitality. "Where did this monster come from? No, wait, I've seen this girl somewhere before... wait, something's not right."

Lu Mingfei murmured, looking at the tearful girl, and quickly came back to his senses.

"Are you...are you okay?"

Lu Mingfei asked subconsciously.

The girl lowered her hand, revealing her smooth forehead, where a small red patch was visible.

She blinked her big eyes, curiously looking at Lu Mingfei. Her gaze was clear and bright, as if it held the secrets of the entire starry sky, making it impossible to see through her.

"it's okay no problem!"

She waved her hand, her tone cheerful, and a hint of chivalry suddenly appeared on her soft and cute face.

"Thank you so much, senior brother, for saving my life! Otherwise, I would have ended up in the orthopedics ward as soon as I got off the plane!"

Senior brother? Lu Mingfei was taken aback.

The girl smiled slyly, pointed to the half-decayed World Tree on Lu Mingfei's alloy suitcase, and then magically pulled a black ticket from her pocket, dangling it between her fingers—a special ticket for the CC1000 branch express train.

"Are you from Kassel?"

Lu Mingfei was stunned.

So they're of mixed race. No wonder they seem so familiar and close.

"That's right! Freshman, Xia Mi!"

She introduced herself with a smile, jumped down from Lu Mingfei's arms with light and agile movements, showing no sign of having almost fallen badly just now.

"What about you, senior? I just heard you talking about retaking the exam. You must be a senior, right?"

"Lu Mingfei. Department of History."

Lu Mingfei touched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed, after all, failing a course wasn't something to be proud of.

"I guess you could be considered... a senior."

He noticed that Xia Mi had very little luggage, only a backpack that looked rather large and a small suitcase, both casually placed in a corner not far away.

"Senior Brother Lu Mingfei!"

Xia Mi readily complied, immediately addressing him affectionately. Then, pointing to the huge white cloth on the ground, her tone became assertive:

"It's all its fault! I came here to pick it!"

Why pick it?

Lu Mingfei looked at the huge banner, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"To use as a tent!"

Xia Mi, with a "doesn't that even need asking?" expression, began to deftly gather the white cloth, her movements incredibly fast, quickly rolling the enormous object into a huge roll:

"A week of strike! Hotels are so expensive! The money I save is enough to buy a new lens for my precious camera! I'll just pitch a tent in Central Park, experience urban survival, and show my support for the railroad workers. How great is that!"

Looking at her enthusiastic and sparkling eyes, Lu Mingfei suddenly found the girl extremely interesting. This optimistic spirit resonated strangely with the somewhat carefree attitude he had finally managed to cultivate after so many years of bad luck.

Are tents allowed in parks? Don't the police care?

Based on his extensive experience of bad luck, this plan is riddled with flaws and so many problems that it's hard to even begin to criticize it.

"calm down!"

Xia Mi hoisted the huge roll of cloth onto her shoulder, creating a rather endearing contrast:

"I'll tell them I'm an international volunteer from China, here specifically to support the just struggle of the Chicago working class! They'll be incredibly moved, and might even bring me a hot dog!"

Lu Mingfei finally couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing, quickly waving his hand:

"Come on! You're even delivering hot dogs? Junior sister, is your brain connected to the Milky Way's internet?"
If the police see you carrying evidence of 'TRY A WEEK WITHOUT RAILWAY,' they'll definitely arrest you as a ringleader of a disturbance!
Forget hot dogs, you'll get a limited-edition Chicago Police Department silver bracelet, plus free food, accommodation, and direct transport back home. Your Kassel trip will be over before it even begins, bro!

(End of this chapter)