The system is very abstract, fortunately I am also.

Chapter 427 Words Cannot Be Spoken Too Clearly
"Thank you." Lin Li scratched his head a little embarrassed after receiving such high praise from Zheng Hong.

Hmm, this is ridiculous. I'm not that awesome, am I? Hehe (Shin-chan turns his head and scratches his head).

However, Zheng Hong probably didn't expect that Lin Li really didn't take the 220-volt AC power seriously.

"The Pure and Righteous Thunder Control Technique" was the first technique Lin Li came into contact with, and it was also the category that Daoist Shan Qing was most proficient in. Lin Li had never slacked off in his practice of thunder techniques.

Although Lin Li has not yet tried to connect his body directly to the State Grid, it is not because he is afraid of getting into trouble, but because he is worried about causing trouble such as short circuits and power outages.

Numerous experiments have been conducted on the introduction of large currents into the body. Now, playing with "Yun Lei Zi" is as easy and enjoyable as playing with walnuts.

Even if Lin Li were to experience a voltage spike in the power distribution room, it would only cause a slight sting at most, certainly not something Wu Jing would experience.

Upon hearing Lin Li say thank you, Zheng Hong and Liu Feng's expressions froze completely.

Is this some kind of stupid thing to do?

"Lin Li... are you really the top student in the first year of high school at Nansang Middle School?"

Zheng Hong's voice was filled with uncertainty, even a hint of unease.

“It’s absolutely true,” Lin Li patted his chest confidently and straightened his back. “I started school relatively late, and I even had to take a year off due to an accident. Now I’m already eighteen years old, while most other first-year high school students are sixteen or even only fifteen.”

"Am I not the undisputed number one in my first year of high school?"

Zheng Hong and Liu Feng: "(；☉_☉)?"

Wait.

Teacher Xue and Principal Wang, you didn't say that this child was first in the grade.

Suddenly understanding why Xue Jian had told Lin Li to prioritize his and his apprentice's safety, Zheng Hong took a step back with some fear and took out his phone to contact school officials.

Lin Li then smiled, put the blood pressure medication back in his pocket, and raised his hands in a gesture of surrender and harmlessness.
"Master Zheng, Brother Liu, just kidding. I'm actually first in my grade when I'm studying seriously. I was just trying to liven things up a bit. Old Jian... Teacher Xue is used to me being like this, so when he saw me having an episode, he ran off without looking back."

You can rest assured, I am human, I am human.

Seeing Lin Li suddenly speak in a serious manner, Zheng Hong and Liu Feng exchanged glances, both seeing doubt in each other's eyes.

But to be honest, it's hard to hear someone emphasize that they "are human" and still feel that they are human.

"...I believe you, but Lin Li, when it comes to actually doing the homework, there's no room for jokes." Zheng Hong nodded reluctantly, but his expression was serious.

“I understand,” Lin Li nodded, earnestly promising, “I will only participate in the parts I can participate in, as long as I’m not left to just watch the whole time. I won’t touch anything that truly requires professionals.”

"Okay, that's good." Zheng Hong finally felt half of his anxiety subside.

"Shall we go in and begin now?" Lin Li asked, eager to try.

"It's not time for the agreed power outage yet, it's still a bit short. Starting now might cause trouble for the teachers in the office," Zheng Hong glanced at the time on his phone and shook his head.

He then smacked his lips and walked towards the restroom, saying, "I'm going to the restroom."

Seeing him unconsciously reach for his cigarette pack as he walked, and considering the smell of cigarettes from earlier, Lin Li and Liu Feng both knew perfectly well that he was having a nicotine craving.

After Zheng Hong left, only Lin Li and Liu Feng remained outside the power distribution room.

"Master has a strong smoking habit and couldn't hold it in any longer," Liu Feng explained to Lin Li with a helpless smile, then remembered something and said, "Lin Li, if you're already eighteen, you can just call me by my name. I'm actually only eighteen, and you might be older than me."

"I'm only eighteen, my birthday is at the end of October—" Lin Li said, looking at Liu Feng with a questioning look in his eyes.

"Well, I'm a few months older, I was born in March."

"Then I'll still call you brother, it'll be half a year."

"Whatever," Liu Feng said, not dwelling on it, just trying to start a conversation. His gaze then drifted to the pocket where Lin Li had put the medicine, and he asked curiously, "Lin Li, do you really... have high blood pressure?"

Although high blood pressure mostly occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, it is not uncommon for it to occur in young people.

"No," Lin Li said frankly.

"Does your classmate have it, or does your family member have it?"

"nor."

"Huh? Then why do you carry this medicine with you?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Feng became even more curious. When Lin Li took out the medicine again and discovered that it was indeed brand new, his expression became somewhat strange, and he offered a guess:
"Could it be... that you bought this especially to surprise me and Master?"

Lin Li gave a thumbs up: "Brother, you have a great eye for people!"

Liu Feng: "..."

It really is!
"You're really willing to spend this? This bottle must have cost a lot of money, right? Just to be a prop for making people laugh?" Liu Feng clicked his tongue, somewhat amused and exasperated.

Looking at Liu Feng's expression, Lin Li smiled. If Bao Wei were here, he would loudly tell Liu Feng: "Hello, he's willing to do it."

After all, the incident of buying stomach medicine but turning it into counterfeit medicine is still fresh in my mind.

Speaking of which, the sildenafil citrate tablet I bought ended up in Wang Ze's hands, and I wonder what happened to it.

If he used it, Lin Li hoped that Wang Ze used it on his roommate, not on Qian Ying.

There was no malice intended; Lin Li simply felt that his brothers could live well, but not better than him.

However, this time it wasn't like the time Baowei went out specifically to buy blood pressure medication; it was just something he did on the spur of the moment.

Liu Feng had absolutely no idea what Lin Li was really up to.

Because they have all kinds of medicine.

And it's not just medicine; it's practically a mini department store.

In Lin Li's hands, besides using the "Invisible Sword" to nurture the sword on ordinary days, the "Fire-Separating Sword Gourd" is mainly used as a large storage space.

The store now displays a vast array of supplies, including food, daily necessities, and even clothing. Medicines are also readily available, with a variety of over-the-counter drugs for common and sudden illnesses, all prepared for unforeseen circumstances.

The blood pressure medication was stored in the gourd. Lin Li thought he could make a scene today, so he took it out to show it off and put it back in the afternoon.

But this was definitely not something that could be explained to Liu Feng, so when Liu Feng asked, Lin Li simply said casually, "It's not much, about thirty yuan. I think it's worth it to make me happy."

"Lin Li... your family is quite wealthy, isn't it?" Upon hearing this, Liu Feng looked at Lin Li with a change in demeanor, feeling that a pitiful, thick barrier had formed between them.

“We come from an ordinary family,” Lin Li waved his hand, “but I have a few ways to earn some pocket money, so I spend it rather casually.”

"What connections?" Liu Feng's eyes lit up. He leaned closer and lowered his voice, full of anticipation. "Could you give me a hand? I'm really short on cash!"

Although apprentices do receive a salary, it's really not much. Daily expenses alone can take up 80% or 90%, barely enough to make ends meet.

Seeing the sincerity in Liu Feng's eyes, Lin Li hesitated for a moment, then leaned closer, lowered his voice, and offered a clear path:
"Brother Liu, God gave people two kidneys and two lungs, but a person can live with just one. Why do you think that is?"

Liu Feng: "?"

Seeing that Liu Feng seemed not to have grasped the essence, Lin Li had no choice but to continue to give him pointers:
"Brother Liu, remember this: the first bullet fired by the armed police on the armored truck is always a blank."

Brother Liu, remember this again: people usually leave their idle money in the bank, which is just sitting there doing nothing.

Brother Liu, you must remember that your butt isn't just for pooping; a smelly place can also be exchanged for fragrant money.

Brother Liu, remember this last big thing: the shift change at Yuquanshan is at 8 PM...

Okay, bro, that's all I can say. The rest you'll have to figure out yourself.

After Lin Li finished speaking, he looked around nervously, as if worried that someone might be overheard.

Liu Feng: "..."

It looks like something is fanning the air.

Oh, it's my own twitching corner of my mouth.

Lin Li! What the hell are you looking so serious and wary about?!

Of these methods, aside from using your buttocks to make money, the other ways are practically inhuman! You'd probably be chopped into minced meat afterward!
"Never mind... never mind..." Liu Feng finally accepted reality and gained a deeper understanding of what Lin Li really was. He sighed and waved his hand awkwardly.

Just then, Zheng Hong returned from the restroom, so she decided to change the subject, "The master is back, let's get ready to get to work."

Zheng Hong approached and rummaged through his briefcase, pulling out a spare pair of insulated gloves and an insulated rod, which he handed to Lin Li: "Take these, safety first."

"Thank you, Master Zheng," Lin Li said, accepting the gift and putting it on. At the same time, he asked with some curiosity, "But Master Zheng, how long will this job take? Is a midday enough to finish it?"

“One noon is definitely not enough, I didn’t bring anything,” Zheng Hong shook his head: “Today I’m just cleaning the dust and dirt, checking all the equipment, and making a list of the old or broken parts that need to be replaced. Then I’ll go back and prepare according to the list, and come back the next day to replace and install them.”

If there are only a few things to replace, it should be done in two lunch breaks. If there are more, it might take two or three lunch breaks. It should be mostly done this week. Lin Li, are you coming along later too?

"Understood." Lin Li nodded. "I'll be here until the renovation and maintenance are finished."

“Hmm,” Zheng Hong didn’t say much. After preparing his things, he took the lead and walked into the power distribution room: “Xiao Liu, follow me. Lin Li, you stay at the door. You can look around, but don’t come in yet.”

"Here you are, Master."

"Ok."

After Zheng Hong located the upstream switch in the power distribution room, he prepared to cut off the power, while Liu Feng stood to the side holding an insulated rod, raised high as if he were about to hit someone.

As Zheng Hong opened the power distribution cabinet and began working, he casually explained to Lin Li, who was watching at the door:
"Although accidents are unlikely and I have taken precautions, just in case, if I experience any symptoms of electric shock, Xiao Liu will use an insulated rod to separate me."

"I see." Lin Li nodded. "Master Zheng, I also want to smoke... I also want to help you."

Actually, it's clear that Zheng Hongren is a decent person. Lin Li had heard that the safety awareness of veteran electricians has been improving year by year. Generally, they operate directly by hand in the first year, use a wooden stick in the second year, and have an assistant operate in the third year.

Zheng Hong, however, insisted on doing it himself. Respect.

"That's not necessary," Zheng Hong said, having already turned off the main switch, completely cutting off power to the teaching building and eliminating the humming sound of electricity in the power distribution room.

However, Zheng Hong still didn't let Lin Li in. Instead, he took a voltage tester and began to check that all the circuits were de-energized to ensure that there was no residual charge.

Lin Li was a little curious. If he secretly used the Pure Thunder Control Technique to shock Zheng Hong at this moment, making Zheng Hong tremble, would Liu Feng beat him wildly?
Lin Li thought to himself that this was not a suitable occasion for making such a joke.

If Zheng Hong were in Bai Bufan's position now, Lin Li wouldn't hesitate at all.

Zheng Hong took the voltage tester and meticulously spent about ten minutes confirming that all the circuits were completely de-energized and had no residual charge before beckoning to Lin Li: "Alright, come in."

“Here you are, Master Zheng. What can I do?” Lin Li immediately stepped forward.

“Go to my bag and get that little yellow vacuum cleaner, along with a brush, a dry cloth, and a flashlight,” Zheng Hong said, pointing to the tool bag.
"You are responsible for cleaning the inside and outside of the distribution cabinet, as well as the busbars and insulators."

After cleaning an area, check the terminals, screws, and connections for looseness, and look for any rusted, aged, or cracked parts. If you find any, tell me immediately and register them.

Don't worry, don't fret about not doing it well. You've already checked it, and Xiao Liu and I will double-check it to cover for you.

"it is good."

"Xiao Liu, go and tidy up the wiring in this cabinet. It's a bit messy; it must have been done after the last repair," Zheng Hong instructed Liu Feng.

"Yes, Master." Liu Feng replied and went to work.

Seeing Zheng Hong take off his rubber gloves and walk out, Lin Li asked curiously, "Master Zheng, what are you going to do?"

"I need to use the restroom," Zheng Hong said with a smile.

Lin Li was about to nod in understanding, but the next second, his expression changed slightly, and he shouted, "Stop!"

Zheng Hong and Liu Feng both looked at him in surprise.

Lin Li's actions were naturally due to the system.

[While the use of the "Free and Easy Powder" is a private matter and a personal choice, and I have no right to interfere, it would be unwise to allow it to hinder cultivation or obstruct missions. Moreover, the sect's rules prohibit this substance, so it must be stopped!]

[Mission triggered!]

[Task 3: Prevent the cultivator from consuming the "Free and Easy Powder" again during the mission period.]

[Task Rewards: Physical Improvement: Spiritual Energy Absorption Speed ​​Increased by 100%; System Currency * 50]

This is a task that is easy to understand. The only thing that Xiaoyao San can correspond to is smoke.

The system needs to prevent Zheng Hong from smoking during work hours.

"What's wrong, Lin Li?" Zheng Hong asked, frowning, when Lin Li remained silent.

"Master Zheng, are you going to have a smoke?" Lin Li asked directly.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Hong raised an eyebrow and patted his pockets with both hands, but did not deny it: "Yes..."

“Master Zheng,” Lin Li said as politely as possible, “Nan Sang Middle School’s rules clearly state that smoking is prohibited in any area of ​​the campus. As the air quality monitor of Nan Sang Middle School, I was unable to remind you just now, but I cannot allow it this time.”

Furthermore, I recall that the electrical safety operating procedures also emphasize that smoking is absolutely prohibited during work, so please be patient and wait until the work is finished before smoking, okay?

One of the reasons Lin Li felt the reward for this task wasn't generous was that the request was reasonable, both from the school's and the electrician's perspectives.

However, although the theory stipulates that smoking is not allowed on high school campuses, in reality, many teachers still have this need. For example, Xue Jian also smokes, and Lin Li can occasionally see him smoking at the window at the end of the corridor during breaks.

But if you take it seriously, there is indeed a theoretical basis for it.

Zheng Hong was taken aback by Lin Li's sudden seriousness and the rules he brought up, and felt a little embarrassed. But seeing Lin Li's persistent gaze, he was somewhat intimidated. He scratched the back of his head and finally nodded reluctantly: "...Okay, okay."

As Liu Feng watched Zheng Hong return and put his gloves back on, he chuckled and advised, "Master, you should really cut back on your smoking, or better yet, quit altogether. Who can stand smoking several packs a day? You already have so many health problems."

"My throat hurts because of puberty, and my lungs hurt because they're growing muscles. What's with all these problems..." Zheng Hong muttered in protest, his voice clearly lacking conviction.

Liu Feng smiled helplessly: "Master, are you still comforting yourself like this? If you ask me, you should try quitting smoking. I was addicted when I was in vocational high school, but I tried to quit and I really succeeded. Actually, quitting smoking is only a little uncomfortable for the first two days..."

Zheng Hong: "Because they started drawing again on the third day."

Liu Feng: "...Master, is this yourself?"

"Alright, alright, Xiao Liu, stop trying to persuade me. Just focus on your work." Clearly, Zheng Hong didn't want to talk about quitting smoking either, and seeing that Liu Feng was still planning to persuade him, he immediately waved his hand and urged him on.

Sigh, it's not like I haven't tried to quit smoking before.

I've been trying to quit every day, and I've even gained some experience in it.

This method is particularly effective: just smoke one cigarette when you feel like it, and then you won't want to smoke anymore.

Lin Li had no intention of participating in the conversation. His refusal to allow smoking was already unpleasant enough, so there was no need for him to make any more jokes.

Zheng Hong and Liu Feng stopped exchanging words, and the three of them silently went about their work.

……

After noting down another component that needed to be replaced, Zheng Hong felt uneasy all over, as if ants were crawling on him—his body, which hadn't had nicotine for a long time, was protesting.

He glanced furtively at Lin Li and saw that the other man was intently inspecting the inside of a power distribution cabinet.

Lin Li turned around at lightning speed.

"Grab a tool." Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zheng Hong steeled himself and walked to the toolbox by the door, grabbed a screwdriver at random, and slunk back to his original spot.

Lin Li nodded and turned back.

Zheng Hong frowned slightly; it was indeed too difficult to leave without being noticed at all.

It's not that it's fine to just stop making noise; it's unrealistic to expect that all the noise will suddenly disappear.

After a moment's thought, Zheng Hong had an idea and began preparations.

After enduring it for a while, Zheng Hong stood up confidently, and Lin Li turned around to look at him as he had expected.

"Lin Li, I'm going to the restroom. This time it really is just to go to the restroom," Zheng Hong frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and continued before Lin Li could speak:

"I know the story of the boy who cried wolf. How about this, I'll leave the cigarettes here, then you can rest assured, right?"

As he spoke, Zheng Hong took out a cigarette case from his pocket, showing it to Lin Li while gesturing to him.

Lin Li nodded: "Okay, but Master Zheng, you have to take out the two cigarettes you just secretly took out of your pocket and put them here too."

Zheng Hong's face turned pale instantly.

My scheme, which I thought could have fooled everyone, was actually seen through.

But I didn't make a sound, and I should have been in the blind spot of the forest, so how did this child find me?
Seemingly noticing Zheng Hong's confusion, Lin Li smiled:
"My anal vision is 5.0."

Zheng Hong: "☉_☉"

Hey, wait a minute.

(End of this chapter)