6 AM.
Wu Jin got up to pack his things.
5L of Alienation Source Liquid, plus the weight of the meteorite itself.
Wu Jin estimated that the meteorite weighed at least several dozen pounds.
He had no intention of opening the meteorite on site to extract the Alienation Source Liquid directly.
Firstly, since this meteorite could remain intact despite the high-temperature friction in the atmosphere and the heavy impact of falling to the ground, it should be hard enough even if it fell into mud.
Opening it would require professional tools.
Secondly, in the depths of the mountains, even if he could open the meteorite directly, if he mishandled it and wasted the Alienation Source Liquid, it would be a net loss.
That was a precious liquid that could awaken superpowers in people; Wu Jin would feel heartache even if a single drop was wasted.
So Wu Jin's goal was simple: to bring the meteorite back intact.
And the first thing he prepared was the cowhide bag his father used to pack his luggage when he worked.
According to Wu Jin's father, this bag was sewn by Wu Jin's grandmother using real cowhide back then, so its quality was naturally beyond question.
It just looked a bit shabby.
Under the temptation of superhuman abilities, let alone being shabby, he would even be willing to be a beggar.
Besides that, he also brought some plastic film to prevent the Alienation Source Liquid from leaking if the meteorite shattered during transport.
As for the most important thing, it was the map.
Wu Jin didn't have a phone, and even if he did, there was no signal in the area where the meteorite was located.
So Wu Jin directly found a Xianmu Mountain tourist map, compared it with a phone map, and drew the route to the meteorite crash site.
After that, he packed digging tools like a small shovel and an iron rod.
Wu Jin put the prepared items into his backpack.
The time came to eight o'clock.
He arrived at the community entrance early.
Around seven o'clock, Lan Youyou called, and they agreed to meet at the community entrance.
About half an hour later.
A brand new domestic Armored 500 off-road vehicle appeared at a distant street corner and drove straight towards Wu Jin.
It stopped steadily beside Wu Jin, and the car window rolled down.
The driver was surprisingly Lan Youyou.
"You can even drive!"
Wu Jin said in surprise.
Lan Youyou said proudly, "What, are you surprised? I learned to drive with my dad when I was a teenager. Don't look at my license just coming down; I'm an old driver with several years of experience!"
Wu Jin nodded in admiration:
"Hmm, impressive, worthy of being the class monitor!"
"Stop joking, get in!"
Wu Jin walked around to the passenger seat.
He opened the car door and sat inside.
Feeling this domestic luxury off-road vehicle worth hundreds of thousands, and then looking at the beautiful Lan Youyou, comparing it to his own family background, it was false to say Wu Jin didn't feel inferior.
However, after having a future in his dreams, Wu Jin believed that his future would definitely not be bad.
Thirty years east, thirty years west, do not bully a young man for being poor.
Others might say this to show off, but for him, it was true.
Moreover, ever since he experienced the superpower of telekinesis in his dream, a sense of being aloof from the world had unconsciously arisen in Wu Jin's heart, quietly influencing him.
"What's our plan next?"
Looking at Lan Youyou's perfect profile, Wu Jin asked with a smile.
Lan Youyou looked straight ahead:
"Go meet up with friends, then head straight to Xianmu Mountain!"
"Ah? There are others?" Wu Jin feigned surprise.
Upon hearing this, a blush flashed across Lan Youyou's pretty face:
"Otherwise! Did you think it was just the two of us? Pfft, dream on!"
Wu Jin laughed heartily:
"Then do we need to prepare anything? My backpack is empty. If needed, tell me in advance; I'll have to buy it then!"
Lan Youyou shook her head: "No need, we're going straight to the farmhouse. They have everything there, it's all arranged! Don't worry!"
Wu Jin understood.
When his parents were about to leave in the morning, they learned that Wu Jin was going out with a classmate, and a female one at that.
Wu Jin's mother uncharacteristically gave him a large sum of money, a full two hundred yuan.
You should know that since childhood, the money in Wu Jin's pocket had never exceeded 10 yuan.
Now, suddenly having a large sum of money, he couldn't help but feel much more confident.
The car twisted and turned through Lin City.
20 minutes later, by the roadside ahead, a Benchi G63 was parked with its hazard lights on, and a man and a woman beside the car were looking this way.
Among them, the girl was wearing hot pants, with a fiery figure and healthy, tanned skin, jumping and waving her hands to greet them.
After the car stopped, the girl bounced over to the driver's side window.
"Oh, Youyou, why are you just getting here! It's so hot, I'm dying. Who did you go to pick up!"
The girl's voice was very clear and sounded very energetic.
As she spoke, she looked at Wu Jin, who was sitting in the passenger seat, and a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes.
"Oh, is this the friend you picked up? He's a handsome guy! Hello! My name is Zhou Qianqian, and I'm Youyou's good friend. We're the 'Ghost Bride' duo!"
Saying that, she extended her hand to Wu Jin.
Wu Jin politely extended his hand, gently held Zhou Qianqian's slender fingers, shook them twice, and then released.
"Wu Jin!"
"Oh, he's a little gentleman! Youyou, where did you find such a handsome guy! Do you have any more? Introduce one to me!"
Lan Youyou shyly glared at Zhou Qianqian:
"Get lost, you talk too much!"
The two girls giggled.
A well-proportioned, good-skinned young man, whose eye sockets were a bit dark, who had been standing aside, walked over.
The young man looked at Lan Youyou with greedy eyes.
"Youyou! I told you, you don't need to drive. It's much better to ride in my car! We can all chat together!"
Lan Youyou politely replied:
"Thank you for your kindness, but I think it's better if I drive myself!"
A gloomy expression flashed across the young man's face, but he immediately hid it. He stepped forward, lowered his head, and looked at Wu Jin, who was sitting in the passenger seat:
"Hey brother! Hello, Wang Qiang. My dad is the chairman of Jianghai Company in Lin City. How should I address you?"
Listening to the content of this Wang Qiang's greeting, Wu Jin inwardly complained.
He's indeed a rich second generation!
Talking about his dad all the time, he's truly a filial son!
However, the other party indeed had the capital to be arrogant.
Jianghai Company, full name Jianghai Enterprise Co., Ltd., is a real estate company, one of the top ten enterprises in Lin City, and holds significant influence in Lin City.
To put it bluntly, he was a famous local tyrant.
He extended his hand and shook Wang Qiang's hand:
"Wu Jin!"
"Wu Jin?" Wang Qiang tightened his grip on Wu Jin's hand, which he wanted to release: "Why haven't I heard of any wealthy businessman or high-ranking official in Lin City named Wu! May I ask where your father works?"
Wu Jin put away his smile and quietly looked at Wang Qiang:
"It's not a high position; my parents are just ordinary workers!"
"Oh!" Wang Qiang's expression became playful, his grip tightened a bit, and his tone turned gloomy:
"Ordinary workers! Then you still have the nerve to bother our beautiful Miss Lan to pick you up? You're quite arrogant!"
"Wang Qiang!" Lan Youyou impatiently pushed Wang Qiang's hand away: "It's none of your business who I pick up! Please show some respect to my friend!"
A harsh look flashed across Wang Qiang's face, and he awkwardly withdrew his hand, his eyes fixed on Wu Jin:
"Kid, enjoy it. This is probably the only time in your life you'll get to ride in such a nice car!"
"You..." Lan Youyou looked at Wang Qiang angrily.
Seeing this, Wang Qiang immediately apologized:
"Don't be angry, Youyou, I'm doing this for your own good. Don't make random friends all day! It affects your status!"
"Who I make friends with has nothing to do with you. Please know your place!"
"Alright, you two say less!" Zhou Qianqian interjected, trying to smooth things over: "Youyou, don't be angry. Wang Qiang just has a bad mouth, don't overthink it!"
Lan Youyou still looked at Wang Qiang, pouting angrily.
Seeing this, Wu Jin sighed in his heart.
Wu Jin was indifferent to Wang Qiang's mockery of him.
He wasn't that petty; getting angry with a child whose money values were clearly distorted by his family background would only cause himself suffering.
However, seeing Lan Youyou so anxious that she was almost in tears.
Dare to make his class monitor angry, Wu Jin certainly couldn't let him off easily.
Looking at Wang Qiang's arrogant demeanor, Wu Jin instantly thought of a way to deal with him.
For people like him, the angrier you get, the more you fall into their comfort zone. To make them uncomfortable, it's simple: just disgust them.
Thinking of this, Wu Jin nonchalantly extended his hand and gently patted Lan Youyou's hand.
This gesture, when applied to Lan Youyou, was nothing.
It was just Wu Jin comforting her.
But in the eyes of others, it seemed a bit intimate.
When Wang Qiang saw it, his eyes widened, and his expression quickly became twisted and resentful.
He was about to erupt.
Wu Jin leaned sideways, closer to Lan Youyou, and loudly said to Wang Qiang outside the driver's window:
"Uh, Wang Qiang, right! Are you done talking? If you're done, let's go! Youyou and I agreed to go up the mountain to pick mushrooms!"
"You f***ing..." Wang Qiang only felt like he had punched cotton, and he couldn't be more stifled.
Normally, an ordinary person without status or background who dared to be presumptuous in front of him would be torn apart.
But now, he actually dared to jump in front of him.
Just as Wang Qiang was about to erupt.
Zhou Qianqian, familiar with Wang Qiang's personality, quickly pushed him, urging him to leave.
"Alright, alright, stop talking. Let's go. What time is it? If we don't leave now, we'll miss lunch!"
A small incident temporarily subsided.
"I'm sorry!"
Watching Wang Qiang and the other get into their car angrily, Lan Youyou apologized to Wu Jin with a sad expression.
Wu Jin was puzzled: "Why are you apologizing?"
Lan Youyou was full of guilt: "Just now, Wang Qiang... We're not close. He's pursuing Zhou Qianqian, which is why I agreed to be with him today. I didn't expect him to be like this!"
Wu Jin smiled gently:
"You did nothing wrong. If there's any fault, it's his. Why are you apologizing! Don't worry, I didn't take it to heart. He's just a child trying to get a rise out of people!"
Pfft...
Looking at Wu Jin's experienced demeanor, Lan Youyou burst out laughing.
"Why are you crying and laughing?" Wu Jin asked back.
Lan Youyou pouted:
"You call others children, but you're not much older, are you? Also, the way you were pretending to be an adult just now was so funny!"
Wu Jin rolled his eyes speechlessly.
You haven't seen how big I am, so why say I'm not much older!
A moment later.
The Benchi G63 in front suddenly shot out.
Lan Youyou unhurriedly started the car:
"Let's go, depart!"