Lu Wanqing initially thought the matter would be resolved quickly. However, a few days later, the detective returned, stating he would investigate no further. He was afraid to delve deeper and even returned the deposit.
Not only that, but the Academy of Sciences issued a public announcement through its official Weibo, openly revealing the Yu family's punishment for privately stealing rare plant seeds from ancient Earth. The news immediately caused a massive uproar across the entire Federation.
The news of the Yu family stealing rare seeds from ancient Earth even trended, with the comment section overflowing with curses. Everyone was condemning the Yu family, and many used profanity, demanding they be expelled from the Academy of Sciences, the Imperial Capital, and the Federation!
The fact that Yu Nong was living at Lu Wanqing's place was also quickly discovered. Their small home was no longer safe; people surrounded it daily, throwing rotten vegetables and rotten eggs.
Lu Wanqing was furious.
Wei Xingzhou remarked that such news normally wouldn't escalate so rapidly or incite such widespread public outrage. Furthermore, the skilled detective they had hired previously dared not investigate further, indicating the involvement of a more powerful individual orchestrating events behind the scenes. He warned Lu Wanqing to be cautious.
Even Mu Sijie sent a message, urging Lu Wanqing to protect herself and, if possible, to stay out of the Yu family's affairs.
Lu Wanqing felt helpless. As Shu Shu was born into the Yu family, she couldn't stand idly by. Even with her limited abilities, she wanted to protect Shu Shu's family as much as possible.
Otherwise, if Yu Nong and Madam Yu truly met with misfortune, Shu Shu would never be happy for the rest of her life.
However, the fact that even Mu Sijie had advised her not to get involved made her realize, with her not-so-dull mind, that a formidable person was likely orchestrating things behind the scenes.
The possibility of finding evidence while under such scrutiny was low. After all, the other party knew their identities yet dared to frame them in this manner, implying they had made thorough preparations and would absolutely not allow them to find any incriminating evidence.
Lu Wanqing was also angry, but there was nothing she could do. She could only lie low for a while and investigate later.
However...
Their small home was no longer safe. Every day, people threw things into their yard. This was probably the danger of an ordinary residential area; the security capabilities were not as robust as those of the Mu or Zhongli families, making them vulnerable to intrusion by bad people at any time.
Fortunately, it coincided with the start of summer vacation. Shu Shu graduated from kindergarten, and for a short period, she wouldn't need to go to school every day as before. This meant they didn't have to worry about the child's safety at school.
Despite the bodyguards arranged by the Zhongli family, they couldn't help but worry about the child being alone outside.
Their small home was also a concern. Although guarded by bodyguards, outsiders could only cause trouble from the outside. However, for their entire family to be confined within a small house day after day, unable to go out or find a solution, was distressing.
After thinking for a few days, Lu Wanqing finally decided to implement her previous plan ahead of schedule—buying a planet!
Lu Wanqing's funds were still not entirely sufficient, but loans were available in the interstellar era. Lu Wanqing cooperated with the Mu family. The monthly income from her personal computer account over the past few years was enough to guarantee her application for a loan from an interstellar bank.
The planet she intended to purchase was also one she had her eye on. After all, when she heard Lu Yuanyuan mention at the Zhongli family's place last year that private individuals could own a planet, she had been smitten!
It was a planet, an entire planet! She wanted it!
During these days, while Lu Wanqing saved money, she also discreetly observed the planets for sale in the Federation. She wanted to choose a planet that most closely resembled the environment of ancient Earth. That way, after moving, she could gradually transform her planet into her ideal vision.
Could it be half ancient Earth ecology and half interstellar ecology?
The ancient Earth ecology was her deepest longing. The interstellar ecology might seem unremarkable to people of the interstellar era, but Lu Wanqing absolutely adored it. All sorts of advanced technology made life convenient, and then there were those strange mutated plants. As long as they weren't aggressive, poisonous, or harmful, the others were incredibly beautiful, cute, and wonderfully dreamy!
Once Lu Wanqing made up her mind, she shared her idea with the Yu family. Upon hearing it, the entire family was astonished!
Madam Yu, too shocked to speak coherently, stammered, "You... you're already so wealthy that you can buy a planet?"
Yu Nong couldn't help but envy, "You're so rich."
Lu Wanqing: "..."
Little Yu Shu couldn't help but cover her small mouth and giggle secretly. Mommy was amazing, more amazing than Daddy and Grandma!
"Then I'll buy it. After I buy it, we'll move there. It has more space, and it will be more convenient for all of us to move around," Lu Wanqing said.
Madam Yu worried, "Will this be too much trouble for you?"
It was a planet. Madam Yu was concerned. She felt that their family had been a burden to Wanqing a lot lately, having already borrowed so much money from her. Now, asking her to buy a planet felt a bit... guilt-inducing.
"It's fine. I've been planning to save money to buy a planet since last year. This is just a little earlier. If you all move with me, I'll have more companions, and I won't be so lonely," Lu Wanqing said with a smile.
Little Yu Shu immediately nodded, echoing her mother, "Yes!"
Lu Wanqing looked at Yu Nong and Madam Yu, knowing they were still hesitant, and added, "If you are there, especially Yu Nong, you might be able to help me organize the planet."
Lu Wanqing then explained her vision of transforming the planet into half ancient Earth ecology and half interstellar ecology.
Upon hearing her words, both Yu Nong and little Yu Shu's eyes lit up instantly!
"Okay!"
"I understand this, I'll help you!" Yu Nong immediately declared.
There were several cultivation bases on the Imperial Capital Star, and the plants inside were all nurtured by Yu Nong. If Lu Wanqing wanted to modify the planet in such a way, he felt he could help her.
"Okay," Lu Wanqing nodded with a smile.
After the family discussed it, Lu Wanqing turned to consult Mu Sijie and Wei Xingzhou.
It is worth mentioning that both Mu Sijie and Wei Xingzhou were shocked when they heard Lu Wanqing wanted to buy a planet. Mu Sijie was simply surprised that Lu Wanqing would want to buy a planet. Wei Xingzhou found it unbelievable. He had been acting for so many years and had been an Emperor-level actor for several years, yet the money he earned wasn't enough to buy a planet. Now, Lu Wanqing had only lived in the interstellar era for a few years? And she was already wealthy enough to buy a planet. Amazing!
After Wei Xingzhou expressed his admiration, he looked at Mu Sijie's projection with a hint of envy. He had known making mechs was profitable, but he hadn't expected it to be *this* profitable! Truly, a lemon tree bore lemons, and he was the only one beneath the lemon tree, whimpering.