Chapter 133: The Walking Holmes Revealed to the Public

Meanwhile, Minister Niu solved many of Jing Shu's doubts.

As Jing Shu and Minister Niu rode the Maybach back to the Administrative Department where Jing Shu's mother worked, Niu revealed that this Maybach was only used for transporting VIPs.

Qian Duo Duo , on the other hand, boarded an all-black stretch car. From the outside, it looked quite ordinary, not a luxury vehicle, with no brand labels. If not for the license plate '88888,' Jing Shu would not have thought it was Qian Duo Duo 's personal vehicle.

According to Minister Niu, Qian Duo Duo had two such custom-made cars, designed entirely to his specifications. The interior was extremely luxurious, and the body was made of carbon fiber, the same high-end material used in aerospace. Globally, it's a rare and expensive commodity.

The car also had the most advanced security systems. If it fell into water, it could function as a yacht. If it went off a cliff, it had emergency parachutes and gliding wings. In the event of a collision with a large truck, the car would envelop Qian Duo Duo in a safety pod in an instant.

This car could prevent 98% of all potential weapon threats.

In short, it was designed so that the occupant would not die in almost any scenario.

The car's price exceeded a billion, and the second car was rumored to be even more extraordinary, but no one had ever seen it.

Jing Shu was starry-eyed hearing all of this. Ah, the life of the rich was truly something else.

"A few months ago, the government merged many private oil companies. As oil became a strategic reserve, resources had to be centrally managed. However, Qian Duo Duo was an exception. He still controlled the oil field. In fact, he's still a major shareholder in the oil industry...

"Building a solar simulator in Wucheng has drained countless resources into a black hole, yet it can't be abandoned. Water resources are becoming increasingly contaminated, and underground water is being overexploited. If this continues, many areas will collapse due to subsidence."

Jing Shu nodded. This really was a no-win situation, and creating an artificial sun was no small feat.

The Administrative Department was bustling, short on water like the rest of the city. With less water, there was less produce being grown. Without Jing Shu's hundreds of frogs devouring pests, the last vegetable farming zone in Wucheng would have been lost.

Jing Shu noticed a familiar figure among those hauling manure—none other than Yu Cai Ni. The once refined and unrecognizable woman had become an old hag, emanating a terrible odor. If it weren't for the hateful look in her eyes, Jing Shu wouldn't have recognized her at all.

It seemed her life had taken a turn for the worse, and that reassured Jing Shu.

When Yu Cai Ni saw Jing Shu's challenging gaze, she was reminded of that humiliating day and fled, head hanging.

"Minister Niu, how can I ensure Yu Cai Ni loses her official position? Her roots are in New City."

"Significant errors leading to severe financial losses will cost her the position."

"Got it. Now I know what to do." Jing Shu smirked. In her previous life, Yu Cai Ni had been responsible for her mother losing her government job. This time, Jing Shu wouldn't kill her, but she'd make sure Yu Cai Ni lost her job and had to watch Jing Shu's family thrive.

Minister Niu had to admit, Yu Cai Ni's fall from grace was swift. Once surrounded by a team of researchers, she'd now lost her ironclad position, reduced to nothing. Those who had supported her were powerless to help now.

But Jing Shu's family had proven to be his lucky stars. Minister Niu couldn’t help but fondly recall that fateful night of indulgence.

...

Jing Shu warned her family in advance about the diesel deal and the arrival of a motorhome so they wouldn't be surprised when it happened. She also introduced the new frozen treat, ice cream, into their lives as a delicious snack.

Jing Shu sent a jar of ice cream to Wu Youai and her mentor, hoping to earn some goodwill. If her mentor accepted the ice cream, future favors might be easier to ask for.

The news of the southern migration had finally been settled, stirring up public discussion.

Despite the widespread tragedy of the first migration, which saw half of the population die, the government remained firm. This time, anyone who refused to migrate would be denied food, while those who complied would receive white rice and other benefits.

Though South China later became a sought-after destination, during the Fifth Year it reappeared as the most habitable place in the country with the mildest temperatures.

The need for migration was clear.

By the end of July, Wucheng had completed its citywide crime sweep. Hundreds of criminals were executed daily, and even those fleeing the city couldn't escape the dragnet.

In every community, monitoring officers kept close tabs on the population. Within two months, the crime rate had dropped to below 1%, with all suspects being registered and traced through a national database.

And finally, on July 27th, the news broke: the national database, which had been collecting data for months, was officially unveiled. The government had known about crimes and wrongdoings through this data, which acted as a walking "Holmes."

Jack Ma, long missing from the public eye, reappeared in a new role as the CFO of the national database project. In a news segment, he reassured the public:

"The purpose of the national database is not to monitor you, but to better protect everyone. From today onwards, every citizen is required to carry their mobile phone with them so the system can track their whereabouts. If you choose not to carry your phone, you'll be flagged and investigated."

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A big thanks to Yuexia Mujinkai, Foxjunling, and Xihen for the generous tips! Love you all, mwah!

Also, technically, 10:59 is still around 10 o’clock, right? ...Okay, okay, I’m sorry, please don't cry... 5555 😢