“My cousin?”
Lin Wusheng was utterly baffled.
He had crossed over to this world as an orphan.
The original owner of the body also had no adoptive parents and frequently shuffled between numerous foster homes.
His only friend was Skye.
Someone claimed to be his cousin, which greatly surprised Lin Wusheng.
“Lin’s cousin?”
Skye’s eyes also held doubt, for she knew all too well about Lin Wusheng’s family situation. Like her, Lin Wusheng was a complete orphan, the most unruly in the foster homes, which is why few people cared for them.
The two had left these foster institutions entirely at fourteen, depending solely on each other for survival.
“Yes, he claims to be from China, and since you are also of Chinese descent. Most importantly, I think he looks somewhat like you!”
Agent Hill reported.
If it had been anyone else claiming to be Lin Wusheng’s relative, she would have sent them away immediately.
But the young man resembled Lin Wusheng, with a tall stature, robust build, and handsome face, especially those piercing eyes, nearly identical to Lin Wusheng’s! Therefore, Agent Hill did not dare delay and hurried to report directly to Lin Wusheng.
This could be a significant achievement if the other person were Lin Wusheng’s brother!
Perhaps she could get closer to the core of the Zemo Intelligence.
“Then let him come up!”
A flicker of expectation appeared in Lin Wusheng’s eyes, his interest piqued.
What if, in this world, he had his relatives?
“Alright, I’ll bring them up now!”
Agent Hill nodded, turned, and left.
Meanwhile, Lin Wusheng and Skye were straightening their clothes, ready to see what the visitor was like.
…
At that moment, in the outdoor garden of the Zemo Intelligence Building.
Two handsome Asian young men were anxiously waiting.
“Lin Zi, will Brother Wusheng come to meet us?”
Jiang Feicheng looked up at the imposing building. Although his family was wealthy, he still felt somewhat inferior.
Most people would feel small in front of this building, filled with a sense of technology and futurism.
“Why are you calling him ‘brother’ already… the deal isn’t sealed yet!”
Lin Lie was highly nervous.
His father had suddenly sent him to the U.S. to recognize a relative, and his heart was apprehensive.
After all, the relative he was to acknowledge was not just anyone but among the world’s elite.
And thinking of this, Lin Lie admired Lin Wusheng even more. The latter was a total orphan in America with no connections yet had established such an empire in his early twenties—how many in the world could do that?
“Oh my God! If Lin Wusheng is your brother… then we’ve struck it rich! I’m going to open a hundred chain stores in North America!”
Jiang Feicheng fantasized.
His family owned restaurants and herbal medicine shops, famous for their medicinal cuisine, with over twenty chain stores in China, which was quite a large scale.
“He’s my brother, not yours. What are you fantasizing about?”
Lin Lie retorted.
“Your brother is my brother! No difference!”
As they were chatting, Agent Hill approached them.
“Gentlemen, Mr. Zemo invites you!”
Agent Hill gestured invitingly, and Acheng immediately became serious and formal.
Lin Lie rolled his eyes at Jiang Feicheng and said to Agent Hill:
“Thank you!”
As a student capable of getting into prestigious universities like Tsinghua and Peking University, Lin Lie’s English was quite proficient.
Agent Hill smiled lightly and led the way.
Following Hill, they entered the Zemo Building.
“My goodness, what is this? Such a huge holographic projection?”
“Shh! It’s all high-tech!”
Jiang Feicheng’s seriousness quickly faltered, and Lin Lie was also stunned.
The two were like country dogs who had entered the city, overwhelmed by the high-tech surroundings.
“My Lord! The building’s outside and inside are like two worlds, one almost like our Shanghai Fortress, and the other feels like stepping into the future!”
Jiang Feicheng excitedly whispered to Lin Lie.
A slight smile appeared on Agent Hill’s lips while listening to their conversation.
She had felt the same way during her first visit to the Zemo Building!
Ding!
The elevator arrived, and along a long corridor, the trio approached Lin Wusheng’s office.
“BOSS, I’ve brought them!”
Agent Hill knocked on the door.
“Okay, let them in!”
Lin Wusheng’s clear, gentle, yet authoritative voice came from inside.
Lin Lie and Jiang Feicheng held their breath, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door before them.
Upon entering, Lin Wusheng’s gaze was firmly fixed on Lin Lie.
He looked about sixty percent like him!
Especially those eyes, nearly identical to his own.
Lin Wusheng saw his seventeen-year-old self in him!
No wonder Agent Hill had him brought over!
And Skye, standing by, also paused.
She, too, saw Lin Wusheng’s past self in Lin Lie.
Not just cousins, they could pass for brothers!
“Cough, Mr. Zemo…”
“I understand Chinese! Speak Chinese!”
To Lin Lie and Jiang Feicheng’s surprise, Lin Wusheng’s Chinese was incredibly authentic, as if he had grown up in China.
“Well then, Mr. Lin Wusheng, I’m Lin Lie from China! That is to say… uh… I might be your cousin!”
Lin Lie struggled for a moment before finally speaking.
“I know! I felt it the moment I saw you!”
Lin Wusheng suddenly rose from his chair, his eyes slightly moist.
He walked over and patted Lin Lie on the shoulder.
“To be sure, let’s do a DNA test first!”
Lin Wusheng took a hair from Lin Lie and then handed it along with one of his own to Dr. Cho’s medical team.
Soon, the DNA results were in.
【Mr. Zemo, the probability that samples A and B are relatives is 99.9%!】
Hearing Dr. Cho’s report, Lin Wusheng embraced the equally excited Lin Lie.
And Skye, Yelena, Hill, and others also showed faces of surprise; this was undoubtedly good news!
Of course, the happiest was Jiang Feicheng, his eyes sparkling as he muttered:
“Two in New York, one in Washington, one in San Francisco… from the West Coast to the East Coast, from the Pacific to the Arctic! Our Shen Nong trademark will spread across America!”
“Unbelievable. I never thought I had relatives in this world!”
Releasing Lin Lie, Lin Wusheng’s eyes were moist with genuine emotion.
Finding relatives in this strange world warmed his once-cold heart a bit.
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