Chapter 4 Compensation 2
"It's Lin Yao's fault for making grandpa worry about me!" Lin Yao took it naturally, still with the same smiling face as when he first arrived in the hall, not even the amplitude of the smile had changed.
"Do you know why you were called here?" De Linfeng didn't say anything, but instead changed the subject as if nothing had happened before.
Lin Yao was silent and then shook his head.
Before he came, he was indeed well aware of what he was about to tell him, which was simply about his marriage that had been transferred and exchanged.
But when he made eye contact with the old man just now, Lin Yao felt a little uncertain again.
It seemed as if the marriage exchange was a matter of course and it didn't matter. Instead, the old man was happy to watch what he was going to do next.
Sure enough, after seeing him shake his head, although his face was still tense, the light in the old man's eyes became brighter:
"You have awakened your spiritual body and have made no achievements so far. How can you support the Delin family? Therefore, your marriage with the young master of the Cang family will be replaced with your cousin Delinwei."
The notice was like an order, and it meant that it could not be refused.
Everyone in Second Uncle's family was beaming with joy, and the so-called cousin was even more smug. He silently lip-synched a sentence towards him, which read: "Waste!"
The Central Xingcang family is one of the top families in the empire.
In the original body's memory, her fiancé, Cangye, the young master of the Central Star Cang family, was a 2S-level sentinel, whose spirit form was a big white tiger.
There is no doubt about his ability. Cangye's father is one of the ten marshals of the empire and is in charge of the White Tiger Legion.
After graduating from the White Tower, he joined the White Tiger Legion as an ordinary sentry. After years of hard work and trials, he became the captain of the first army of the White Tiger Legion.
There is no doubt about his appearance. The Sentinel's genes mean that he will never be ugly.
The engagement between the original body and Cangye came about thanks to the Empire's mastermind; although sentinels and guides are rare, the Empire also pays attention to a certain degree of matching.
Because the Plant Guide is very powerful, there are two sets of matching degrees for this Mastermind. In the Plant Guide matching degree:
If the Mastermind calculates a match of less than 10%, it will advise both parties not to meet.
More than 10% of the main brains will suggest developing friendship, love or other relationships, you can choose whatever you want;
The only thing that would force the mastermind to force a marriage on the spot is a match of 90% or above.
The elites of the big families in the Central Star had already been recorded into the main brain after awakening to become sentinels. As long as they were not settled and a new guide appeared, they would undergo a matching calculation.
What these families say to the outside world is that they want to find an emotional partner for their descendants. This statement is simply an attempt to cover up the truth. It is really laughable for a big family to talk about love.
The reason they did this was to wait for the appearance of a plant-based guide. As long as the matching degree exceeded 10%, even if it was 11%, they were destined to be together.
Lin Yao's birth information has been registered in the main brain, but because he has not awakened his spiritual power, he has never entered the matching calculation program.
Even though it was unclear whether he was a sentinel, a guide, or an ordinary person in the end, countless people gathered to watch the show.
Later, a Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere, and Delinwei's awakening caused the original situation to deviate.
When the main brain performed the matching calculation, only the Cang and Ye families among the big families had a matching degree of more than 10%, Cangye's was 15%, and Ye Heng's was 10.1%.
Although Cangye has a higher matching degree, Ye Heng is a 3S Sentinel, and the Ye family is the top of the pyramid of the Central Star Family, so the result of that match is that the new plant guide will fall into the Ye family.
When the original body was being matched, several sentinels from big families appeared, but he had no right to choose at all. After several comparisons, the De Lin family chose the Cang family.
Everything is fine. After all, this kind of family marriage is beyond one's control. If nothing unexpected happens, something unexpected will happen.
Five days ago, De Linwei inexplicably pushed her original body down from the building. When Lin Yao woke up after traveling through time, he had directly changed his marriage partner.
In the original body's memory, Delinwei was a very competitive person. She would willingly exchange 3S for 2S, which in itself was a big problem.
However, for Lin Yao, who was unfamiliar with the place, he did not explore these deeper reasons for the time being, but it did not prevent him from asking for what he deserved.
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"Can I ask, is this marriage exchange the idea of the De Lin family or the Cang family?" After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Lin Yao asked De Linfeng.
Cousin De Linxing retorted, "Who cares whose idea it is? I'm not discussing it with you, I'm notifying you! Do you understand?"
Lin Yao ignored this little grasshopper, not even giving him a glance, but just waiting intently for the old man's answer.
But this question is destined to have no clear answer.
Lin Yao nodded, his face suddenly enlightened, and said, "Okay, I understand!"
Then Lin Yao took out his laptop, which was who knows how many generations behind, from his trouser pocket and started poking and tapping on it as if no one was around.
"What are you doing?" De Linwei was originally immersed in her yearning for a better life and ridiculing her cousin.
But Lin Yao's performance was beyond her expectations. She thought she would see a poor guy kneeling on the ground begging, but she didn't expect him to be incredibly calm.
This made her unable to help but ask, but all she got in response was silence.
How could De Linwei, who had been the center of attention for several years, stand such treatment? Just when she was about to lose her patience and get angry, Lin Yao finally took action.
He turned over the laptop in his hand, and on it was a familiar Star Network post page.
A large black headline caught everyone's attention—"Moral Decline! Botanical Guide Swapped for Marriage While Comatose!" It included not only a 1,000-word essay but also a video.
Lin Yao kindly clicked on the video, and the video that had just been recorded began to play in a loop: De Linwei's loud screaming, De Linxing's arrogant notification, and Gu Yun's sarcastic tone of telling him to watch out, were all captured clearly by the high-definition camera.
"Wow, there's quite enough light." Lin Yao tilted his head to admire his 'masterpiece', his peach blossom eyes curved into crescents, and the innocence in his tone was like a knife coated in honey.
"If this text is sent out, when will my cousin's wedding be?"
Lin Yao blinked his beautiful peach blossom eyes, and his tone was extremely innocent, as if he was asking if the weather was nice today.
De Linwei's face flushed instantly, and she trembled with anger. She pointed at Lin Yao, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time. She looked him over inch by inch, wanting to know where this man had placed the camera:
"You... you despicable person! You actually secretly installed a camera!"
"What's wrong with installing a camera?" Lin Yao raised an eyebrow and fiddled with his lapel pin. "Cousin, pay attention to your manners! Didn't you participate in the Interstellar Etiquette Competition and win the trophy?"
De Linwei fell silent the moment she saw his action, and her pretty face became extremely ferocious. This man was reminding her that his camera was still on!
Gu Yun raised her arm quickly, pointed at Lin Yao, and shrewdly said, "You!"
"Ouch!" Lin Yao cried out softly, her tone half coquettish and half complaining:
"Aunt, please don't be so startled. What if I get scared and accidentally hit the send button?"
No matter how Lin Yao moved, the index finger of his right hand never left the top of the send button, which made his second uncle's family very cautious. No matter how angry they were, they had to hold it back in their hearts.
Because Lin Yao uses the public platform directly managed by the Mastermind - Interstellar Citizen Network.
Its authority lies in the fact that once it is sent out, it is difficult to be intercepted and deleted, which is why Lin Yao chose it.
For this reason, posting on the Star Citizen website requires rigor and responsibility. Once false information is published, the first two times will be blocked for three months and one year, and after three times, it will be permanently banned.
The old man had seen enough of the drama before he spoke, his face serious: "What do you want?"
Lin Yao raised his eyebrows. Anyone who can be the head of a family is a fox. It seems that this old man is not like the original owner remembered.
"Grandpa, I'm not ignorant. It's all for the sake of the family, so it doesn't matter who I marry." Lin Yao said as he approached De Linfeng.
When he was two steps away from him, he stopped, looked at Butler Zhan standing behind the chair, and then looked at De Linfeng's feet. Butler Zhan understood and brought out a stool.
Lin Yao whispered "thank you" to Butler Zhan, then sat down sleekly and continued his previous words:
"But then again, I'm a plant guide after all. Even though I'm injured and mentally weak, I'm still under the protection of the empire. As long as my cousin can afford it, we can discuss this matter!"
Lin Yao was talking to the old man with his head tilted up. If you didn't listen to what he said, this scene would be like the younger generation acting coquettishly towards the elder.
De Linfeng really enjoyed this display of weakness and flattery. His originally tense face softened a bit, and he said to his second son and his family, "What do you think?"
Before any of the four people could respond, the old man continued, "Lin Yao is right. Weiwei has indeed passed this time. If this gets out, the biggest loss will be to my Delin family!"
De Lincheng immediately agreed, "Father is right. Although Weiwei and the others are in love, they have indeed let our nephew down. We are willing to make amends."
After hearing what his second son said, the old man's expression softened and his tone became much more relaxed. He asked Lin Yao to state his conditions.
"In that case, the Cang family's compensation bill should have arrived at your house, right? Let me see it!"
The old man waved his hand, and Butler Zhan handed over the compensation slip that had been prepared long ago.
Lin Yao held the compensation slip with gold-stamped edges in his fingertips, and the texture of the parchment felt slightly rough in his palm.
He unfolded it casually, and when he glanced at the first line of words, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows - 50 million interstellar universal coins.
The star coin symbol following this number flashed with a cold light. It was enough to buy a medium-sized cargo starship, or rent a three-story shop in the most prosperous commercial district of the Central Star.
Lin Yao's fingertips slid across the paper, and the next item was: 'Thirty-year mining rights for Black Rock Star'.
This planet is at the edge of the interstellar channel, and its surface is covered with a thick layer of obsidian, which is the core material used to assist guides in creating sentinel mental barriers.
Although it is far away from the main star, the annual mining income is enough to provide a middle-class family with food and clothing.
Next came the 'Penthouse Apartment of Central Star Platinum Mansion'; he had seen the name of Platinum Mansion in the original owner's memory, and it was the most expensive residential area in the entire Central Star.
The security system is even more stringent than the isolation cabin in the White Tower. From the sky garden of the top-floor apartment, one can even directly observe the takeoff and landing of starships at the Central Star Port.
Real estate in this location is no longer something that can be measured by money, but is more like a symbol of status.
The compensation also mentioned a black card, which can be used to directly debit any merchant under the name of the Cang family in the entire galaxy, regardless of the amount. It is so straightforward that it seems like showing off wealth. The validity period is ten years.
The list of items for guides was even more detailed: a set of channeling instruments embedded with spiritual power amplification crystals, the edges of the instruments inlaid with pigeon-blood-red star beast tear stones, which could automatically adjust the frequency during channeling. It was two generations more advanced than the models provided to senior guides in the White Tower;
Three bottles of top-grade tranquilizing nutrient solution, each bottle encased in a radiation-proof glass bottle, with the Imperial Royal Laboratory emblem printed on the label. It was said that one drop could calm a frantic sentry for half an hour;
There is also a silver amulet that can block mental detection. The chain buckle is made of the vertebrae of a star python, and a faint vibration can be felt when it is placed against the skin.
But what really made Lin Yao's eyes narrow was the first generation of restored plants of the Imperial Research Institute, 'Morning Grass'.
Lin Yao's fingertips paused. The explanatory text on the parchment read:
"Prehistoric seeds recovered from the radiation belt, cultivated by seven generations of researchers, have a genetic restoration rate of 89%. They are extremely effective in treating the mental disturbances of S-rank and above Sentinels. Currently, fewer than 100 plants remain in the interstellar inventory."
Lin Yao, who possesses the original owner's memories, knows the value of this thing. The seeds of the radiation belt have long been listed as a special protected resource by the empire.
Each grain is like a miniature bomb, and the hidden danger of radiation mutation is hidden in the gene chain.
Researchers spent hundreds of years to remove the toxins from it. Although the cultivated morning glory grass cannot directly channel mental power, it is the core raw material for making "mental power stabilizer".
A bottle of stabilizer can allow a dying sentinel to survive for three more days, which is like a life-saving elixir on the battlefield.
The rest, such as 'A set of special combat uniforms for the Legion', 'Interstellar Universal Authority Badge', 'Ten coupons for using the S-level mental repair chamber'... were quite complete, even thinking of things that he might need in the future.
The combat uniform is made of deep-sea shark silk mixed with star beast fur, and is invulnerable to swords and guns and can automatically regulate temperature.
The authority badge allows free entry and exit of all public facilities except military restricted areas; the repair cabin is even rarer, with only five in the entire empire, and each use must be reserved three months in advance.
The Cang family is very sincere, but I don't know whether his good second uncle is willing to give up everything for his daughter's happiness.
Lin Yao rerolled the parchment, shook it in his hand towards Lin Decheng, and began to state his request:
"Since Second Uncle said that my cousin and the young master of the Cang family are in a consensual relationship, the one who is not loved is the third party in this relationship, so I am willing to give in.
But it takes two to tango, and the blame should be shared equally. Since my future brother-in-law's family has made an example, the compensation my second uncle gives me should be similar to what your in-laws give me.
De Lincheng's smile froze on his face. He had seen the compensation slip from the Cang family and knew exactly what was in it.
Originally, they planned to withhold part of the compensation and keep the plant for themselves.
Now that the plan has failed, everything else is fine. He can mend it by gritting his teeth. But he can't even take it if his teeth are broken by that plant!
De Lincheng shamelessly forced out an ugly smile: "Nephew, you also know the value of that plant!"
"Oh! I know!" Lin Yao agreed with De Lincheng's words, "Second Uncle means it can't be made up! Then there's no room for negotiation. See you on StarNet!"
Lin Yao was about to press the send button with a joking smile when De Lincheng rushed over and grabbed his wrist.
"Your uncle and I can't compare to the Cang family's wealth. Nephew, we are family. For your father's sake, will you give way to me?"
Lin Yao used the parchment scroll in his hand to tap his smooth chin intermittently, and smiled slyly:
"Uncle, you mentioned my father, so what can I say? Yes, the compensation for the Cang family is all mine. There is no doubt about that, right?"
De Lincheng nodded, indicating that this was of course, who else should I give my compensation to if not you!
"Over the years, my second uncle has taken away a lot of my welfare resources for my cousin!"
"Return it all! Return it all to you!"
"Because my cousin took away my resources, my spirit body suffered the loss of no achievements!"
"Compensation! I'll double the welfare resources!"
Lin Yao frowned slightly, narrowed his eyes, and pouted his rosy lips slightly: "Three times!"
De Lincheng gritted his teeth and agreed reluctantly.
"The work of the Central Star White Tower..." Before Lin Yao could finish his words, De Linwei quit.
It is true that there are few plant guides, but every guide needs to go to work, either in the rear or on the front lines.
Not to mention the plant guides who have been pampered by social welfare, even ordinary guides, after going to Baita Academy to study, most of them hope to stay in the rear. Only a few guides will voluntarily go to the front line, of course, those who are combined with sentinels are not counted.
This led to a shortage of positions for guides in the rear, and the Empire had to issue an order that those plant guides who could not find suitable jobs in the rear would need to go to the front line to provide support for three years.
The job in the White Tower that Lin Yao mentioned was because the De Lin family had provided two botanical guides as a benefit. It was said that one of the two guides could be chosen, but everyone knew that the position was for De Linwei, and the job application was already going through the process.
Facing Delinwei's objection, Lin Yao said calmly, "My cousin and Young Master Cang are in love with each other. Why don't you go to the White Tiger Army and stay in the White Tower?"
Delinwei opened and closed her mouth, turning her head away in anger! Damn it, she was so focused on the marriage exchange that she forgot that Cangye was now serving in the White Tiger Corps, and Ye Heng was temporarily retired due to his previous injury.
She must have planned the exchange marriage with her parents in advance, otherwise if something went wrong due to the long wait, she would be at a loss.
During the five days that Lin Yao was in a coma, De Lincheng had already discussed with the Cang family that their wedding would be in three months. This is why the compensation from the Cang family arrived as soon as Lin Yao woke up.
It is impossible for her to not follow the sentry after getting married. Not to mention the Cang family, even the Delin family will not let her go.
Never mind, it’s just a job in the White Tower. She won’t go to the frontline when she goes there, so just give it to him!
De Linwei gave up the idea of finding trouble, but Lin Yao was not going to let her go.
Lin Yao stared at the black string of the ornament on Delinwei's neck:
"I fell down the stairs that day, and I don't know where the necklace my mother gave me went. Did my cousin, who was there at the time, see it? Please help me find it! If you find it, please return it to me!"
Delinwei's hair stood on end as she looked at Lin Yao's smiling face. He was simply asking his cousin to find something, but the message conveyed in his eyes was:
It was you who pushed me down the stairs that day! You pushed me because you wanted to steal my necklace!
I'm giving you an ultimatum. The necklace is around your neck. If you don't return it, we'll both die!
De Linwei originally wanted to bite the bullet and answer that she didn't see it and couldn't find it. She didn't believe that Lin Yao could pull off her clothes to look for it.
The words were on the tip of her tongue but she was scared back by Lin Yao's action of fiddling with the collar pin. Her thoughts suddenly went back to five days ago, when she had snatched the necklace and pushed Lin Yao down.
Lin Yao was wearing this outfit and the brooch at that time. She didn't dare to bet whether Lin Yao was open at that time.
"I'll return it to you when I find it!" De Linwei suppressed her anger again and said gritting her teeth.
Lin Yao nodded with satisfaction before looking at his second uncle.
"Weiwei has no objection, and I have no objection either!" De Lincheng answered with a forced smile despite being exhausted.
"Grandpa, I have already talked to my second uncle!" Lin Yao deleted the article in front of everyone, put away his laptop, and looked at the old man.
"Well, as long as it's settled!" The old man closed his eyes and continued to doze off. "Family matters should be resolved within the family! You just woke up, so it's best to rest well!"
"Grandpa is right. I'll be leaving first!" Lin Yao stood up swiftly, said goodbye to the old man, and left without looking back.
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Lin Yao walked out of the main courtyard with a smile on his face and got into the high-end floating vehicle that had been waiting there for a long time. The car was driving very fast, and it arrived at his residence in a moment.
He got out of the car, closed the door, and watched the hover car go away. The smile on his face disappeared completely. The original owner's grandfather was really interesting.
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