Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

Bai Ling guessed that Hao Pingchuan was held up by a temporary task, which wasn't a big deal.

Even if there is danger, it can only be blamed on Hao Pingchuan's bad luck. Her task is to analyze and record on-site and maintain radio contact at fixed times. She does not need to participate in the field operations team's missions.

Besides, she's only concerned about Lin Weidong right now, and she won't go looking for him instead of focusing on the trivial.

With no outsiders around, and with Lin Weidong's so-called "own people" in the courtyard reminding her, Bai Ling naturally slipped into Lin Weidong's bed.

After lying down, they chatted for a bit more. Seeing Lin Weidong's curiosity, Bai Ling briefly explained the team's recent tasks and cases.

Her confidentiality agreement was automatically lifted in front of Lin Weidong.

After finishing her explanation, Bai Ling couldn't help but sigh at the fate of the Zheng brothers.

"Anyway, all the doubts about Phoenix now point to Zheng Chaoshan. Even if it wasn't him, he can't escape responsibility. Right now, all that's left before arresting Zheng Chaoshan is crucial evidence or witnesses. The bureau is already closely monitoring him, and we don't know what Zheng Chaoyang will choose then."

"If there are too many coincidences, then it's no longer a coincidence."

"That makes sense! We'll see when he exposes himself."

Even though Lin Weidong was completely unfamiliar with the plot, he remembered what Bai Ling was saying and realized that the drama seemed to revolve around these two brothers.

Zheng Chaoshan was undoubtedly a secret agent.

Based on the intermediate-level replicators rewarded by Zheng Chaoyang, the criteria for determining the intermediate-level reward should be having a certain social status, which Zheng Chaoshan clearly meets.

While pondering, Lin Weidong had an idea. A mid-level clone could add three talents, not to mention being able to freely insert identities. He had to make contact with Zheng Zhaoshan!

Moreover, he now has a disguise mask, so he can change his appearance, refresh the reward by just seeing him or taking a quick look, and then leave instantly, posing no danger whatsoever.

At night, after a satisfying meal, the two had another round of lovemaking before finally falling asleep in each other's arms.

The next day, after the system automatically checked him in, Lin Weidong discovered that the sign-in rewards from the previous day were quite generous.

Ten gold bars, and a small amount of contemporary goods.

Lin Weidong put all of them into the system space and let his clones run the business.

Lin Weidong arrived at his workplace without incident. After the usual study session, he saw a familiar name on today's inspection schedule.

Lou's Steel Rolling Mill!

Seeing his curiosity, his colleague smiled and explained.

"This steel rolling mill is located in the outer city, with a workforce of about a thousand people. It recently resumed production. Although it's a small factory, the boss, Lou Zhenhua, is a capable man with some connections, so the factory is well-managed. Today is just a routine inspection. Why are you interested in taking a look around?"

"A bit, I guess. Several people from my neighborhood work in this factory."

There's no need to shy away from this; Lin Weidong directly admitted it.

"Alright, I'll add your name and we'll go this afternoon. You haven't done any fieldwork since you arrived, so you need to get familiar with it. But... you have to talk to the section chief first. I can't take you with me if he doesn't let you go."

Lin Weidong understood that after finishing the work left over from yesterday, he would slip away to the inner office to find Chang Wan.

Chang Wan did not object after hearing Lin Weidong's explanation of his purpose. It was all normal work, and Lin Weidong's active participation naturally deserved support.

"If you want to go, just go along for a look around. It'll be good to get familiar with the work. As for the Lou's Steel Rolling Mill, I heard from above that they want to expand its scale. It's not just the steel rolling mill; all the factories under the ministry's jurisdiction, whether state-owned or private, are planning to expand."

"Do we have enough equipment to support production now?" Lin Weidong remembered that the period when various light and heavy industrial plants expanded in scale should have been during the Big Brother's aid period, right?

"So it's just a plan! There are still many unemployed people in the city, but the higher-ups can transfer some replacement equipment from the Northeast. Some private factory owners have other connections and can also get equipment. Right now, everything is kept stable, so don't say anything out of line when you get there."

Lin Weidong nodded to indicate that he understood.

Leaving Chang Wan's small office, Lin Weidong pondered that it seemed the higher-ups had already made a plan: first maintain stability, then gradually incorporate it into the plan.

This era was truly difficult. We were surrounded by foreign enemies and our country was in dire need of rebuilding. If it weren't for the success of the planned economy and the nationwide effort to build a strong national defense, it would have been incredibly difficult and time-consuming for us to evolve from an agricultural power to an industrial power.

Using the office phone, Lin Weidong planned to inform Zheng Chaoyang in advance, so that his people wouldn't be unaware of his whereabouts.

After the call connected, the person on the other end said that Zheng Chaoyang and the others were busy with a mission and were not available. Lin Weidong remembered what Bai Ling had said last night, and it seemed that Zheng Chaoshan and his group were in big trouble.

……

The facts were exactly as Lin Weidong had guessed.

Around 10 a.m., Hao Pingchuan arrived at the courtyard house in a flurry on his bicycle, claiming that there had been a major breakthrough in the Taoyuan case. Bai Ling immediately followed him to the police station.

As one of the first people to take over the old police station, Bai Ling's interrogation skills played a key role in solving the Taoyuan Action Group's case. Now, it is expected that the case will be completely closed. The police station needs her and will not forget her.

This was a great achievement, and Bai Ling had no reason to refuse. She even wondered if the Taoyuan case, combined with the entrapment operation, could earn her a promotion.

Bai Ling's initial motivation for working has shifted towards Lin Weidong; anything that benefits Lin Weidong is the direction she strives for.

Upon arriving at the bureau, Bai Ling heard some shocking news.

Zong Xiangfang, a former police officer who had been promoted to a full-fledged officer, confessed to Zheng Chaoyang that he had turned himself in!

His true identity is actually a member of the Taoyuan Action Group, codenamed "Third Brother"!

……

Lou's Steel Rolling Mill.

Lou Zhenhua came in person today, leading all the factory's managers to inspect the workshops one by one and make preparations in advance.

Forging workshop.

Liu Haizhong worked the hardest under the watchful eyes of the factory managers.

He and Yi Zhonghai and others had not reached an agreement on compensation, but everyone tacitly agreed not to go looking for Jin Lu again.

Who the hell would want to go in there for no reason?

Moreover, he and Yi Zhonghai missed three to five days of work last week, and they dared not ask for leave again. If they did, they would be fired.

At this moment, Liu Haizhong seized the opportunity to perform to the best of his ability.

Unfortunately, although Lou Zhenhua saw his hard work and sweat, he praised the workshop managers, not Liu Haizhong himself.

In the afternoon, Lin Weidong and his two companions inspected the workshop, received by Lou Zhenhua and other factory managers.

Yi Zhonghai was young and vigorous, and his skills were quite exquisite, so he could spare some attention to examine the work.

When he saw Lin Weidong, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, standing tall and straight, wearing leather shoes, standing next to Lou Zhenhua, he couldn't hide the shock in his eyes.

He had imagined countless possible work arrangements for Lin Weidong, and at this moment, those possibilities were confirmed.

Judging from the level of importance that Lou Zhenhua and other factory managers attached to it, it is not hard to see that Lin Weidong, even if he is not their superior, is probably close to them.

Doesn't that mean... Lin Weidong is in charge of me?

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai's mind was in turmoil. He had never forgotten the grudge of Lin Weidong for getting him arrested, but he had never found an opportunity to take revenge.

But now, seeing Lin Weidong standing with his factory boss, Yi Zhonghai felt a deep sense of frustration and powerlessness.