The Space-Time Boss: 1970s Revolution

Chapter 154: Lu Yuan, What Will You Do?

The sweltering heat was relentless, and the cicadas buzzed loudly, making it a stifling afternoon.

In the cool shade of the backyard, Fu Xiao relaxed while observing Old Master Fu directing Mu Lianshen in his various chores. The sound of the gate being knocked on broke the quiet.

Old Master Fu, who was closest to the gate, went to open it. Seeing the young man standing outside with an upright posture, he asked, "Young man, who are you looking for?"

Lu Yuan greeted him with a polite smile. "Hello, Grandpa. I'm looking for Commander Mu... He's here, isn't he?"

Old Master Fu responded with a brief, "Yes," and opened the door to let him in.

Lu Yuan followed him to the backyard and was taken aback by the sight of Mu Lianshen, dressed in old work clothes, chopping wood. It was an unusual and surprising scene for him.

His voice took on a somewhat awkward tone as he said, "Uncle Mu..."

Hearing his voice, Mu Lianshen looked up with a neutral expression. "What brings you here?"

Without waiting for a response, he returned to chopping the remaining wood.

Fu Xiao, familiar with the visitor but maintaining her manners, stood up and went to the kitchen to fetch a glass of water for their guest.

She brought two glasses of cold water, handing one to Lu Yuan and placing the other on the table next to Mu Lianshen.

Lu Yuan thanked her with a smile and drank the water in one gulp.

Mu Lianshen set down the axe, dusted off his hands, and walked over to take his cup. He sipped it thoughtfully, his gaze still fixed on Lu Yuan. "So, what's the problem? Something not going well?"

Lu Yuan scratched his head and forced a smile. "It's generally fine. We've caught everyone we could, and those who shouldn't be involved are someone else's responsibility..."

Mu Lianshen raised an eyebrow. "And you came to see me for what reason?"

As if recalling something, Lu Yuan's carefree demeanor vanished, and his eyes grew serious. "We lost one of the people we had under surveillance..."

"He just died right under our watch, without any noise."

Mu Lianshen turned his head, intrigued. "How did he die? Poisoned?"

Lu Yuan's eyes sharpened, his tone complex. "No, he was hacked to death."

"Oh," Mu Lianshen said, his interest piqued. "Did your people hear anything at all?"

Both Mu Lianshen and Fu Xiao, who was also curious, looked at Lu Yuan expectantly.

Lu Yuan sighed, "No, not a sound."

Mu Lianshen was momentarily stunned before sneering. "Wu Chengfeng, that instructor, really needs to retire if this is how bad things have become."

"With your current state, it's no wonder you're struggling."

He continued, his gaze somewhat indifferent, "But then again, those people were already sentenced to death. Who would go out of their way to deal with them?"

Lu Yuan remained silent, his expression earnest. After a moment, he finally spoke. "I just wanted to ask if you recognize this method of killing."

He pulled a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Mu Lianshen.

Mu Lianshen took the paper, his expression momentarily frozen before a subtle smile appeared. "What's this?"

Lu Yuan's smile remained as he explained, "These are the injuries on the victims. I drew them out."