Lu Xiaoqiao …
Although there was only a difference of one word, this one word was a difference of a hundred years.
Lu Zhou never thought that he would meet his descendant in such a way.
After inviting Lu Xiaoqiao into the house, Lu Zhou asked Xiao Ai to help clean up the dishes and chopsticks into the kitchen. He then poured a glass of water for himself and the guest from afar.
After inviting her to sit down on the sofa, Lu Zhou took advantage of her looking at the kitchen and carefully looked at her.
Very similar.
No, it should be said that it was too similar.
Especially her side profile and her high forehead, they were carved from the same mold as Xiao Tong.
Xiao Qiao didn't notice that her ancestor sitting across from her was observing her. She looked at the figure walking into the kitchen, and a faint smile suddenly appeared on the corner of her mouth.
She withdrew her gaze from the kitchen and looked at Lu Zhou.
"It seems that you have begun to integrate into this era."
Lu Zhou replied casually.
"Why do you say that?"
Lu Xiaoqiao: "That child is a robot, right?"
Lu Zhou nodded.
"Sort of, is there a problem?"
"Well, no."
Lu Xiaoqiao shook her head gently. She looked at the ancestor sitting in front of her who was more than 100 years older than her. She smiled and said playfully, "I'm starting to believe that you are Academician Lu himself."
Lu Zhou sighed.
"I am."
"I believe you. The closeness of blood doesn't lie, even if it's two people who have never met before."
For a moment, Lu Zhou felt that she wanted to call him grandpa or something similar, but maybe because he was too young, she really couldn't do it.
Just when Lu Zhou was thinking about whether he should say something to open the topic, Lu Xiaoqiao, who was sitting across from him, suddenly put on a serious expression. After taking a deep breath, she stood up from the sofa.
"First of all …
"Before fulfilling the constitution of the Freezing Human Rights Protection Foundation and explaining the current situation to you, I must apologize to you on behalf of myself and my family!"
Lu Xiaoqiao, who stood up from the sofa, bowed deeply to Lu Zhou.
Lu Zhou was bewildered by this inexplicable behavior. He was stunned for a second and asked in confusion.
"Apologize? Wait, I don't quite understand what you mean. "
"Here's the thing …"
Lu Xiaoqiao bit her lower lip, lowered her head, and told the truth in an ashamed tone.
It turned out that since the loss of their spiritual leader, Lu Zhou, the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study had finally begun to decline from its peak.
Although Yang Xu, who took over as the director at that time, made some efforts during his tenure, had made some efforts during his tenure, after his retirement, the Institute's still fell into a predicament.
Especially in the 1950s, Star Sky Technology's patents expired one after another, and they gradually lost their core competitiveness. The focus of the business was also forced to shift from technical research and development to investment in emerging technologies. Although this part of the business had also achieved certain results, it was not as brilliant as when Lu Zhou was there.
Due to poor management and the loss of core competitiveness, the company stumbled through half a century.
In the 60s and 70s of the 21st century, the chairman of the board at that time, Lu Xiaoqiao's grandfather, made a decision that seemed quite bold even now.
When Star Sky Technology was on the verge of bankruptcy due to poor management, he accepted the merger agreement proposed by the Pan-Asian Central Bank and split the business of Star Sky Technology. Under the premise of retaining the brand of Star Sky Technology, he sold the entire debt-ridden business to the Pan-Asian Cooperation.
It was in this way that the losses and debt problems of Star Sky Technology were finally properly resolved, and a number of excellent research institutions such as the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study, or the valuable academic legacy left by Lu Zhou, were preserved in the form of public research institutions.
At the same time, the then-chairman, Lu Xiaoqiao's grandfather, who received a large sum of money by selling his "ancestral property", followed Lu Xiaotong's last wish and devoted himself to public welfare. He used this money to establish the Lu Zhou Education Fund, which established more than 2,000 primary and secondary schools in the land of the Pan-Asian Cooperation, making extremely valuable contributions to the modernization of basic education.
It was also worth mentioning that after a century of ups and downs, although the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study was depressed for a period of time, it was eventually reborn after going public and became the top scientific research institution of the Pan-Asian Cooperation. It was like two ivory towers looking at each other from afar, watching the academic prosperity of this land.
In fact, after hearing these past events, although Lu Zhou had some regrets in his heart, he was still very pleased.
In the face of the truth of the universe, money was just a number that couldn't bring him any surprises, and making money was never the purpose of his scientific research career. A long time ago, he already had a wealth that he couldn't spend in a few lifetimes. If it was only for wealth, he didn't have to work so hard.
In contrast, he was quite satisfied to be able to preserve the brand of the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study and see the academic legacy he left behind flourish.
His original intention of establishing Star Sky Technology was to make it convenient for himself to deal with those troublesome intellectual property issues.
However, although Lu Zhou didn't care much about those things, Lu Xiaoqiao obviously still looked like she couldn't let it go.
After all, in terms of results, this huge family business was lost in the hands of their descendants.
Her grandfather had even made plans to apologize to Lu Zhou in person after he passed away. No one expected that his grandfather was still alive. He didn't even have to go down to apologize.
"I'm really, really sorry. I'm willing to do my best to compensate you for your losses … Also, about the Lu Zhou Education Fund. In addition to the donations from all walks of life, there is a very considerable asset in this education fund that belongs to you. If you want, I can apply to liquidate this asset and transfer it to you — "
"No need." Lu Zhou interrupted Lu Xiaoqiao's words. He smiled and continued in an indifferent tone, "I understand the choice your grandfather made at that time, and I don't blame you at all. In fact, you did what I always wanted to do, but never had the chance to do. "
Lu Xiaoqiao opened her mouth slightly, and her eyes looking at Lu Zhou were filled with disbelief and surprise.
Obviously, she didn't expect that after hearing such a thing, Lu Zhou would actually give such a free and easy answer.
Lu Zhou didn't care about the surprised expression on her face. He didn't give any explanation. After a pause, he continued.
"I have no intention of taking back what I originally gave out. Whether it is the Freezing Human Rights Protection Foundation or the Lu Zhou Education Fund, since you have found the right way to use this wealth, then let this noble and great cause continue.
"As for things like money, it doesn't matter to me at all.
"Compared to these insignificant things, I want to know more …"
The words were on the tip of his tongue, but at this moment, Lu Zhou suddenly became nervous for a moment.
But in the end, he took a deep breath, made up his mind, and spoke.
"… Are they doing well?"
Lu Xiaoqiao looked at Lu Zhou, who was extremely carefree a second ago, and his face was full of anxiety the next second. She was slightly taken aback, then she spoke with a smile.
"I can assure you about this. Although I haven't met my great-grandmother, I heard from my grandfather … She is a kind, kind, and humble person. "
Lu Zhou was slightly taken aback. A reluctant but relieved smile appeared on his face.
"Really? Then I'm relieved. "
The stiff atmosphere finally eased a little.
Although Ms. Lu Xiaoqiao, who was sitting across from him, was still a little reserved, she was no longer as distant as when they first met.
During the conversation with her, Lu Zhou learned that his relatives lived a happy life in that era.
This was the greatest comfort for Lu Zhou.
As for his fiancée, the CEO of Star Sky Technology during its heyday, Lu Xiaoqiao did not have much news about her. She only vaguely remembered that she resigned in 2025.
As for the rest …
Who would record the life of a company's CEO from a hundred years ago?
After all, the two did not officially enter the marriage hall after all …
"Actually, your parents left a holographic image of them for you, which is kept in the safe of the Freezing Human Rights Protection Foundation. However, I may not be able to give it to you now. We must wait for the Pan-Asian Cooperation to notarize your identity before we can give you those things that belong to you. "
"It's okay." The expression on Lu Zhou's face was a little complicated. He pretended to be relaxed and smiled. "In fact, I'm not ready to face them now. Before I recover my identity, please keep it for me for a while. "
Lu Xiaoqiao shook her head and said, "Of course not, this is our obligation. It's not troublesome. I will do my best to help you recover your identity as soon as possible … Also, I came here for one more thing. "
"What is it?"
"Chairman Li Guangya should have already told you. It's about the compensation from Pan-Asian Airlines."
Lu Xiaoqiao stretched out her index finger and tapped lightly on her left wrist. From the holographic panel that popped up, she selected an electronic contract with about 12 pages and gently pushed it in front of Lu Zhou.
"This contract was jointly issued by Asia Ping An Insurance Company and Pan-Asian Airlines. According to the law of Pan-Asian Cooperation, Asia Ping An Insurance Company will pay financial compensation to the passengers on board according to the two standards of 'major navigation error' and 'major safety hazards'.
"After the contract is reached, they will immediately pay you 10% of the advance compensation. After the investigation results are released, the rest of the money will be transferred to your personal account in one go. "
Lu Zhou: "How much is it?"
"One million credits."
Lu Zhou didn't know much about credit points, so he didn't think too much about it. He glanced at the contract and printed his ID code on it.
After the contract was signed, Lu Xiaoqiao saw that it was getting late, so she didn't stay any longer. After saying that she would visit him again next time, she got up and left.
After sending away his sister's great-granddaughter, Lu Zhou was about to go to the system space to see the mission reward that had not yet been received.
However, at this moment, the personal terminal on his left wrist suddenly received a notification of a receipt.
After opening the holographic window that popped up, Lu Zhou looked at the string of zeros in the dialog box and was slightly stunned.
"… One million?"
He originally thought that the one million on the contract referred to the total amount of compensation, but he didn't expect it to be just an advance payment.
Thinking of the purchasing power of this credit, Lu Zhou couldn't help but have a strange expression on his face.
Although he had never thought that earning money was a difficult thing for him, he had never thought that earning money was a difficult thing for him.
But he didn't expect that he, who had just returned to Earth, would earn his first bucket of gold in the 22nd century in this way …
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