Chapter 129: What You Fear Comes

"Langzi (Pen Name) (Pen Name)?" Cai Hua said with some hesitation, "That pen name sounds a bit odd; do you want to change it?"

"No need to change; Langzi (Pen Name) (Pen Name) never changes his gold when he turns back," Lu Cheng insisted.

Cai Hua nodded, "Your explanation gives it a certain artistic feel. Fine, we'll use this pen name; I'll go ahead first."

Lu Cheng waved his hand and snapped his fingers.

Cai Hua, being such a senior editor, once they agree to help, it's almost certain.

Heh, Sun Yan Hong's taking the post was accomplished without any effort; indeed, opportunities favor the prepared.

Da Hu stuck his head out from the wall, "Lu San'er, why are you snickering?"

Lu Cheng glanced, "Da Hu, let's play hide-and-seek."

Da Hu heard that and immediately slid down from the wall, "Alright, you hide today, I'll find you."

"Or you hide, I'll find you, and hide together with your sister."

Da Hu scratched his head, "But if I hide, you still won't find me."

Lu Cheng pointed at him, "Who said that? I'll definitely find you today. Go quickly."

"Fine, whoever loses becomes the puppy," Da Hu, taking his sister, went to find a place to hide.

Lu Cheng crouched on the wall counting, counted halfway, then turned and went to Sun Yan Hong's house.

Sun Yan Hong was clearing dishes, preparing to go to the Dou Fu Fang for work, "Hey Lu Cheng, why are you here in broad daylight?"

Lu Cheng, while walking into the house and lying on the bed, replied, "If you say that, you want me to come at night, then keep the door open for me tonight."

"To hell with you, get up quickly; Da Hu will be here soon."

"Don't worry, I've sent him off to hide."

Sun Yan Hong glared, "You're trapping my Da Hu again, how annoying! You also have to get up; I need to go to work."

Lu Cheng remained indifferent, patting his lower back, "What shift? That lousy Dou Fu Fang can be left alone; just stay home and massage my waist for me."

Sun Yan Hong put the dishes into a basin, soaking them, "I'm not as carefree as you. Your whole family holds iron rice bowls, never lacking food or drink. If I work a little less, I'll be left to drink the northwestern wind."

Lu Cheng lay there, murmuring, "Then you won't have to drink the northwestern wind anymore; I'll pull some strings to get you a position at the agricultural machinery repair plant."

"Really? That fast?" Sun Yan Hong shouted excitedly, her face full of disbelief.

"I can't be 100% certain, but it should almost work."

Even so, Sun Yan Hong was already quite satisfied; at least Lu Cheng was truly helping her, and with that, Sun Yan Hong instantly felt this man was reliable.

Lu Cheng patted his waist again, "Can you press?"

Sun Yan Hong smiled and walked over, directly slipping her hand into her clothing.

"Is this okay?"

"Put a bit more effort into it."

"You're quite vigorous!" Sun Yan Hong increased the force on her hand, "By the way, how much money is needed? I'll get it for you."

"Don't keep bringing up money; sometimes it's about connections, mutual needs, which work better than spending cash."

Sun Yan Hong didn't understand this grand principle, "Thank you, Lu Cheng, I really don't know how to thank you enough."

Lu Cheng said with some enjoyment, "Simple: from now on you'll massage my shoulders and press my waist every day. This massage is comfortable; when a woman does it, it's even more comfortable."

Sun Yan Hong knew he was joking, just playing with words.

"It's not that I won't press you; you'd better come to me less, since you're already married, people will gossip. I'm not scared, but I don't want to burden you."

Lu Cheng fell silent. Married?

Lin Qingyan didn't care about that, and actually hoped he could find a girl he liked.

That marriage, literally a man's dream ideal wife.

Taking the post at the agricultural machinery repair plant isn't something that can be arranged in a day or two.

He has to start work the next day, and Lu Cheng can't keep waiting; this duty on the train service line is the Jingha Line.

None of the six groups wanted to go to the Jingha Line; the reasons were simple: first, it's too cold there, with few train services, and staying several days means sub‑zero weather, forcing you to stay in the dormitory.

Second, the next focus for the team is investigating smuggling and Speculative Profiteering.

These cases are most common in the south, mainly people who smuggle in from Gang Cheng, enjoying certain logistical advantages.

To make money, they indulge in Speculative Profiteering, one after another, prompting successive rounds of investigations.

Thus, everyone, hoping to earn more Merit in the monthly assessment, wants to run to the southern train service lines.

Since Captain Lei is absent, Director Tang simultaneously handles both the team and the General Bureau, only able to come to the team once every few days, which frees everyone of concerns, like wild horses unbridled.

Regarding Wang Fengshi's assignments, they now dare to voice opinions, scrambling to go south instead of north.

But Lu Cheng voluntarily took the Jingha Line duty; he knows Wang Fengshi, to look after Da Kui and the others, always assigns them to the southern routes, and the team indeed heard some unfair grumbles.

This also eases Wang Fengshi's pressure; Wang Fengshi naturally knows that Lu Cheng's work understanding is greatly liked and approved.

There's another reason Lu Cheng didn't mention: deep down he doesn't really want to arrest those who buy and sell daily necessities.

It's just that current policy forbids it; in two or three years, this restriction will be lifted.

Boarding the Jingha Line train, only one group from the six groups is on duty, saving them from scheming against other groups.

After communicating with Train Captain Feng Jin Long about onboard duties, everyone went about their own business.

Lu Cheng first returned to the Bunk Car, preparing to get some hot water; the journey is long, and he just hopes nothing unexpected happens.

Otherwise, the farther north you go, the harsher the weather, inevitably causing great trouble.

He opened the satchel he brought, rummaged, but couldn't find the insulated tea cup, not even a lunch box.

Damn, it must have been left at home.

He clearly remembered putting it in a bag, yet still forgot it when leaving.

Lu Cheng sat on the bed, grimacing; since Lin Qingyan left, no one tidied up, and he was a bit unaccustomed.

He also didn't know how things were going with Captain Lei.

After sitting for a while, the train staff came over and shouted, "Group Leader Lu, the train captain is looking for you."

Okay, I got it, I'll go right away.

Lu Cheng put down his parcel, went to the front train captain's room, and knocked twice on the door.

Come in.

Train Captain, you called for me.

Group Leader Lu has arrived, please have a seat.

Feng Jin Long gestured for him to sit, then, with hands crossed, said, "Just now I received the latest news: a sudden heavy snowfall hit the Gongzhuling area."

Lu Cheng's heart jolted; sure enough, what he feared came to pass.