Chapter 86.3
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Xiang Kun: Chu Yan’s mortal enemy. Xiang Hui’s younger brother. Mecha manufacturing student.
Liu Hongzi: One of Chu Yan’s enemy. A Mecha piloting student.
Sang Bu: MC’s roommate. Transferred from Information System to Mecha Manufacturing.
Ning Kongran: Ning family current heir. Studying mecha manufacturing, unlike his family.
Bearded Teacher aka Master Shang: Qiao Zhiya’s Mecha teacher in VR. Chu Rong’s mother’s teacher. Is currently a mecha manufacturing teacher.
Luo Li: Qiao Zhiya’s senior older brother. He won the online Mecha Manufacturing Contest. Now Qiao Zhiya’s (and Sang Bu’s) homeroom teacher.
Ning Kongting: Ning Kongran’s female cousin.
Ning Konghua: Ning Kongran’s male cousin. Ning Kongting’s older brother.
From the outbreak of the pharmacy scandal, to now, when many of the younger Ning family members were preparing to go to the Empire, time had actually flashed by for almost half a year.
Qiao Zhiya stepped out of the hover car and looked at the familiar and unfamiliar Federal Military Academy gate, and suddenly a moment of emotion erupted in his heart.
“Qiao.”
Sang Bu turned out from behind the door and casually waved at him, as if the two hadn’t seen each other for months.
Qiao Zhiya turned back, and was surprised to find that he was walking much faster. He was no longer as “clumsy” as he used to be. He was very happy when he greeted him and asked, “How are you?”
He remembered that Sang Bu’s dyspraxia was caused by psychological reasons. Since he had gone better, it might be because his psychological state has been better too.
“Mn, I’m good, thank you.” Sang Bu smiled at him. He suddenly stretched his arms and hugged him, saying, “It’s been a long time.” If he hadn’t encountered this simple and brave Native boy, he might still be unable to overcome his psychological obstacle that has existed since childhood. Qiao Zhiya gave him the courage and belief that things could become better.
“I haven’t seen you for a long time.” Qiao Zhiya was embarrassed by him, but he was really happy for him. He hugged him hard in return. “Can you keep up with the morning exercises every day?”
Sang Bu nodded. He took out his hover car and said, “Let’s go, the third grade exam is about to begin.”
The exam room for the third grade was next to the first grade teaching building. The two got out of the car in front of the building and agreed to temporarily separate for now and meet at lunch.
Qiao Zhiya’s arrival once again caused a commotion among the students. Even the proctor couldn’t help looking at Qiao Zhiya a few times. Qiao Zhiya smiled friendly at them and found his seat.
The exam started on time, Qiao Zhiya immersed himself in the questions. As usual, he completed the theoretical exam in the morning with a full mark, and then left the exam room early. He walked around and circled outside Sang Bu’s classroom. Seeing that Sang Bu hadn’t finished his exam, he went to the classroom next door.
The students in the next class were having a practical lesson. He searched inside but didn’t find the figure of Ning Kongran. Just as he was puzzled, the window in front suddenly pushed open from the inside, and Xiang Kun’s head popped out.
“Are you looking for Ning Kongran?”
Qiao Zhiya hesitated for a moment before reacting. He was actively talking to himself. He nodded and said, “Yes, did he not come to class? Also, you just come out like this, your exam…”
“I’m done.” Xiang Kun showed him the molded parts in his hand, took a set of parts out and showed him, and asked, “I haven’t installed the modified part here. Can you tell me what’s wrong with this?”
Qiao Zhiya froze again, glanced over the part in his hand, and saw that he had made a modification on it. Some strange feelings bloomed in his heart, but his hands were not slow, he picked up the part and said, “Th-this tooth should be thinner. When you install it, you must move it with the part next to it, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to fit it in. You–”
“I understand, thanks.” Xiang Kun interrupted him, collected the parts, stared at him for a few seconds, suddenly raised his fist and tapped him on the eye, saying, “We’re even now. Don’t let Chu Yan, that idiot, beat me again, or I’ll make him a eunuch. Also, as an exchange for your help just now, I’ll give you a hint: Ning Kongran was called away by Ning Kongting before class. He went in the direction of the Campus A’s cafeteria.” After saying that, he closed the window and returned to his workstation.
Qiao Zhiya looked at his serious face through the glass. He raised his hand and touched his eyes, squinted and smiled, then turned around, leaving in a good mood.
After saying hello to Sang Bu, Qiao Zhiya came out of the teaching building and tried to dial a communication for Ning Kongran. The call wasn’t picked up. So, he simply turned to go to the bedroom-since he couldn’t find him, he went to leave a note for Ning Kongran in his room. He then went to visit Jian, who he hasn’t seen for a long time.
When he returned to the dormitory, he heard a vaguely familiar female voice. He pricked his ears and turned his head towards the flowerbed and rockery by the roadside, furrowing his brows, and walked over.
“Ning Kongran! Why do you get to stay? What gives you the right? Is it you? Are you the traitor of the Ning family? Don’t think just because Dad and Grandpa like you, you can act recklessly. Let me tell you, the Ning family belongs to my older brother, even if it collapses, it’s still my brother’s!”
Over the artificial hill, Ning Kongting shouted uncontrollably. She was still elegantly dressed, but her hair seemed a bit dull, indicating that she hadn’t taken care of it recently.
Ning Kongran, who was standing opposite her, still looked as usual. He was elegant and graceful. He wore an overall, typical of a mecha manufacturing student. He calmly listened to Ning Kongting’s scream, and then asked back gently, “Are you finished? It’s time for me to prepare for the afternoon exam.”
“You!”
Ning Kongting was choked by his words. Probably because she had been shouting, her voice was now weak and scratchy. She raised her hand.
Qiao Zhiya’s expression changed. Without thinking, he rushed forward.
Noticing the commotion, Ning Kongran initially appeared wary. However, upon seeing Qiao Zhiya’s unmistakable youthful figure, his gaze softened. He reached out to block Ning Kongting’s hand and deliberately pushed her in a direction where Qiao Zhiya couldn’t be seen. He calmly stated, “A lady shouldn’t resort to violence easily. If you have any suspicions, feel free to discuss them with Grandfather and the others. I never intended to claim the Ning family. Leave now, and don’t come looking for me again. I despise you.”
This is the first time he has clearly stated his disgust for a person. Ning Kongting’s eyes widened in disbelief. She felt strangely hurt. Her chest heaved a few times before she shouted, “Who cares about who you like!” After saying this, she turned around and walked away, disappearing from sight in no time.
After confirming that she had left, Ning Kongran looked sideways at the position of the hill and said, “Come out, I have driven away the nasty ghost.”
Qiao Zhiya looked around, his lips twitched. He suddenly didn’t know what to say.
“I’m sorry.” Ning Kongran spoke first, smiling apologetically at him. However, he never stepped closer to Qiao Zhiya. “Last time, I found from your drug purchase records that you were investigating the Ning family’s pharmacy. I have offended you, I’m sorry. “
Perceiving the distance he deliberately kept, Qiao Zhiya pursed his lips. He walked forward, only stopping one meter away from the taller man. He shook his head and said, “It doesn’t matter, I forgive you… Will you stay?”
“Yes.” Ning Kongran smiled again the moment he saw Qiao Zhiya approached him. He seemed to be in a good mood. He honestly replied, “The Ning family hasn’t completely collapsed yet, so I’ll be staying. I want to watch the moment it all breaks down with my own two eyes.”
Qiao Zhiya was shocked by his honesty. He looked up at him, observing the expression on his face as he spoke those words with a smile. His lips pressed tightly together.
“Are you afraid of me?” Ning Kongran asked, his voice lowered, seemingly noting his cautiousness.
Qiao Zhiya shook his head, pulled out a mechanical metal doll from his storage button. He handed it to him, saying, “This is for you… let’s have dinner together when we have time.”
Ning Kongran took a moment before taking over the doll – it was obviously made according to his image – and suddenly stepped forward to hug him. He whispered, “Thank you”, then turned and walked quickly, without turning back.
Qiao Zhiya watched him leave, and suddenly felt a little sad. Everyone around him is no longer carefree. He hated it.
Jian is not in the dormitory, and he missed him. He tried to send a message but couldn’t get through. He became even more listless. It was until lunch with Sang Bu that felt a little better.
In the afternoon, he got full marks for the practical exam. After that, he accompanied Sang Bu to a class, and talked to Luo Li on the way. Finally, he went to Master Shang’s laboratory until it got dark. By then, he went back to the Chu family’s house.
The next day is the weekend, and the final’s second round of the Mecha Piloting Competition will begin at 10 AM.
It’s a knockout round. A total of 1,000 players were ranked according to their preliminary match’s total points. The first place is compared with the last place, the second place is ranked with the second-to-last place, and so on. Almost half of them were eliminated. The player will then proceed to the round.
Probably due to the influence of the pharmaceutical incident, the number of players who advanced in the Capital Planet’s final round was not top-notch. Chu Yan and Qiao Zhiya actually mixed into the top 500, avoiding the brutal situation they encountered together.
At 8:30 the next day, Chu Rong personally took two youths and set off towards the place where the final was located.
“I heard that the most formidable batch of participants withdrew from the competition to undergo a health check.” Chu Yan sighed as he looked at the match schedule, rubbing his face. He said, “I don’t know who my opponent will be; I hope they’re not too strong.”
Chu Rong glanced at him indifferently, his eyes clearly expressing that he had “no backbone.”
Chu Yan rubbed his face with a stiff hand, his mouth twitched, and he looked decisively at Qiao Zhiya, who was also a bit nervous next to him. He shifted the topic and asked, “How long will it take for your own mecha to be ready?”
“It should be completed before the start of the next round,” Qiao Zhiya replied, adding silently, “If I make it to the next round, that is.”
Despite his best efforts, his small mecha was still not completed before the start of today’s match. He could only use Rong Tian again today.
The weapon he made for himself was made in accordance with the proportions of the small mecha, so it wasn’t as effective when he used it with Rong Tian. He needed to overcome this. If his opponent today is too strong, his winning chance isn’t great.
Chu Yan was very confident in him. “You can definitely make it to the next round. As long as you pass the knockout round safely, it doesn’t matter if you lose one or two matches. the following points. You can adjust your mecha while competing.”
“Mn, I’ll do my best.” Qiao Zhiya also cheered himself up, clenching his fists.
Chu Rong looked at him, who was clearly nervous but pretended to be confident. He furrowed his brows, raised his hand, and rubbed his ear. He felt both soft and distressed inside — If it weren’t for helping him quickly debug Rong Tian, Qiao Zhiya’s own mecha would have been ready long ago.
At 9:40, the players entered the player room and waited, and the audience began to enter. At 9:50, the first round of the quarter-final matches was officially released. It was a coincidence that Qiao Zhiya’s opponent was Liu Hongzi again, and the two positions just corresponded.
With a moment of stun in Qiao Zhiya, there was much less nervousness – if it was Liu Hongzi, he could still win with confidence.
Liu Hongzi, who saw his opponent’s identity, frowned deeply and clenched his fists.
The competition was divided into batches. Chu Yan was in the second batch and Qiao Zhiya was in the fourth batch. Before their turn, the players could only wait patiently.
The duration of each match was thirty minutes. After waiting for more than an hour, Qiao Zhiya finally waited for the system to call his number. On the other side, Liu Hongzi, who made some minor changes to his mecha, took advantage of this time to stand up with confidence.
As soon as Qiao Zhiya appeared, he was overwhelmed by the sudden burst of cheers from the audience. He was startled, glanced up at the auditorium, and saw many cheering banners with his name floating above the auditorium.
“Little Cutie, jiayou!”
The enthusiastic cheers of the mecha warriors in the audience echoed through the competition venue. The competitors in the same group as Qiao Zhiya had peculiar expressions, all looking towards the so-called “Little Cutie” at the same time.
Qiao Zhiya blushed, gesturing towards the audience, and then smiled apologetically at the competitors who looked around.
Their attitude was kind, and they nodded in response and then looked back.
The cheering in the auditorium became a bit weaker. Qiao Zhiya speeded up to his own match area, greeted the referee and entered the playing field separated by a protective barrier.
Liu Hongzi, who had walked one step ahead, was already sitting in his mecha. Seeing him come in, he turned and walked into the initial waiting area on the court.
When Qiao Zhiya saw this, he also took out the black mecha and jumped on the ground, and then the audience burst into a round of cheers again, as if his movement was a very remarkable thing.
He was embarrassed, quickly entered the cockpit and closed the door, took off his jacket, revealing a tight-fitting sportswear.
He put on the specially designed driving suit inside and sat in the pilot’s seat.
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Xiang Kun: Chu Yan’s mortal enemy. Xiang Hui’s younger brother. Mecha manufacturing student.
Liu Hongzi: One of Chu Yan’s enemy. A Mecha piloting student.
Sang Bu: MC’s roommate. Transferred from Information System to Mecha Manufacturing.
Ning Kongran: Ning family current heir. Studying mecha manufacturing, unlike his family.
Bearded Teacher aka Master Shang: Qiao Zhiya’s Mecha teacher in VR. Chu Rong’s mother’s teacher. Is currently a mecha manufacturing teacher.
Luo Li: Qiao Zhiya’s senior older brother. He won the online Mecha Manufacturing Contest. Now Qiao Zhiya’s (and Sang Bu’s) homeroom teacher.
Ning Kongting: Ning Kongran’s female cousin.
Ning Konghua: Ning Kongran’s male cousin. Ning Kongting’s older brother.
From the outbreak of the pharmacy scandal, to now, when many of the younger Ning family members were preparing to go to the Empire, time had actually flashed by for almost half a year.
Qiao Zhiya stepped out of the hover car and looked at the familiar and unfamiliar Federal Military Academy gate, and suddenly a moment of emotion erupted in his heart.
“Qiao.”
Sang Bu turned out from behind the door and casually waved at him, as if the two hadn’t seen each other for months.
Qiao Zhiya turned back, and was surprised to find that he was walking much faster. He was no longer as “clumsy” as he used to be. He was very happy when he greeted him and asked, “How are you?”
He remembered that Sang Bu’s dyspraxia was caused by psychological reasons. Since he had gone better, it might be because his psychological state has been better too.
“Mn, I’m good, thank you.” Sang Bu smiled at him. He suddenly stretched his arms and hugged him, saying, “It’s been a long time.” If he hadn’t encountered this simple and brave Native boy, he might still be unable to overcome his psychological obstacle that has existed since childhood. Qiao Zhiya gave him the courage and belief that things could become better.
“I haven’t seen you for a long time.” Qiao Zhiya was embarrassed by him, but he was really happy for him. He hugged him hard in return. “Can you keep up with the morning exercises every day?”
Sang Bu nodded. He took out his hover car and said, “Let’s go, the third grade exam is about to begin.”
The exam room for the third grade was next to the first grade teaching building. The two got out of the car in front of the building and agreed to temporarily separate for now and meet at lunch.
Qiao Zhiya’s arrival once again caused a commotion among the students. Even the proctor couldn’t help looking at Qiao Zhiya a few times. Qiao Zhiya smiled friendly at them and found his seat.
The exam started on time, Qiao Zhiya immersed himself in the questions. As usual, he completed the theoretical exam in the morning with a full mark, and then left the exam room early. He walked around and circled outside Sang Bu’s classroom. Seeing that Sang Bu hadn’t finished his exam, he went to the classroom next door.
The students in the next class were having a practical lesson. He searched inside but didn’t find the figure of Ning Kongran. Just as he was puzzled, the window in front suddenly pushed open from the inside, and Xiang Kun’s head popped out.
“Are you looking for Ning Kongran?”
Qiao Zhiya hesitated for a moment before reacting. He was actively talking to himself. He nodded and said, “Yes, did he not come to class? Also, you just come out like this, your exam…”
“I’m done.” Xiang Kun showed him the molded parts in his hand, took a set of parts out and showed him, and asked, “I haven’t installed the modified part here. Can you tell me what’s wrong with this?”
Qiao Zhiya froze again, glanced over the part in his hand, and saw that he had made a modification on it. Some strange feelings bloomed in his heart, but his hands were not slow, he picked up the part and said, “Th-this tooth should be thinner. When you install it, you must move it with the part next to it, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to fit it in. You–”
“I understand, thanks.” Xiang Kun interrupted him, collected the parts, stared at him for a few seconds, suddenly raised his fist and tapped him on the eye, saying, “We’re even now. Don’t let Chu Yan, that idiot, beat me again, or I’ll make him a eunuch. Also, as an exchange for your help just now, I’ll give you a hint: Ning Kongran was called away by Ning Kongting before class. He went in the direction of the Campus A’s cafeteria.” After saying that, he closed the window and returned to his workstation.
Qiao Zhiya looked at his serious face through the glass. He raised his hand and touched his eyes, squinted and smiled, then turned around, leaving in a good mood.
After saying hello to Sang Bu, Qiao Zhiya came out of the teaching building and tried to dial a communication for Ning Kongran. The call wasn’t picked up. So, he simply turned to go to the bedroom-since he couldn’t find him, he went to leave a note for Ning Kongran in his room. He then went to visit Jian, who he hasn’t seen for a long time.
When he returned to the dormitory, he heard a vaguely familiar female voice. He pricked his ears and turned his head towards the flowerbed and rockery by the roadside, furrowing his brows, and walked over.
“Ning Kongran! Why do you get to stay? What gives you the right? Is it you? Are you the traitor of the Ning family? Don’t think just because Dad and Grandpa like you, you can act recklessly. Let me tell you, the Ning family belongs to my older brother, even if it collapses, it’s still my brother’s!”
Over the artificial hill, Ning Kongting shouted uncontrollably. She was still elegantly dressed, but her hair seemed a bit dull, indicating that she hadn’t taken care of it recently.
Ning Kongran, who was standing opposite her, still looked as usual. He was elegant and graceful. He wore an overall, typical of a mecha manufacturing student. He calmly listened to Ning Kongting’s scream, and then asked back gently, “Are you finished? It’s time for me to prepare for the afternoon exam.”
“You!”
Ning Kongting was choked by his words. Probably because she had been shouting, her voice was now weak and scratchy. She raised her hand.
Qiao Zhiya’s expression changed. Without thinking, he rushed forward.
Noticing the commotion, Ning Kongran initially appeared wary. However, upon seeing Qiao Zhiya’s unmistakable youthful figure, his gaze softened. He reached out to block Ning Kongting’s hand and deliberately pushed her in a direction where Qiao Zhiya couldn’t be seen. He calmly stated, “A lady shouldn’t resort to violence easily. If you have any suspicions, feel free to discuss them with Grandfather and the others. I never intended to claim the Ning family. Leave now, and don’t come looking for me again. I despise you.”
This is the first time he has clearly stated his disgust for a person. Ning Kongting’s eyes widened in disbelief. She felt strangely hurt. Her chest heaved a few times before she shouted, “Who cares about who you like!” After saying this, she turned around and walked away, disappearing from sight in no time.
After confirming that she had left, Ning Kongran looked sideways at the position of the hill and said, “Come out, I have driven away the nasty ghost.”
Qiao Zhiya looked around, his lips twitched. He suddenly didn’t know what to say.
“I’m sorry.” Ning Kongran spoke first, smiling apologetically at him. However, he never stepped closer to Qiao Zhiya. “Last time, I found from your drug purchase records that you were investigating the Ning family’s pharmacy. I have offended you, I’m sorry. “
Perceiving the distance he deliberately kept, Qiao Zhiya pursed his lips. He walked forward, only stopping one meter away from the taller man. He shook his head and said, “It doesn’t matter, I forgive you… Will you stay?”
“Yes.” Ning Kongran smiled again the moment he saw Qiao Zhiya approached him. He seemed to be in a good mood. He honestly replied, “The Ning family hasn’t completely collapsed yet, so I’ll be staying. I want to watch the moment it all breaks down with my own two eyes.”
Qiao Zhiya was shocked by his honesty. He looked up at him, observing the expression on his face as he spoke those words with a smile. His lips pressed tightly together.
“Are you afraid of me?” Ning Kongran asked, his voice lowered, seemingly noting his cautiousness.
Qiao Zhiya shook his head, pulled out a mechanical metal doll from his storage button. He handed it to him, saying, “This is for you… let’s have dinner together when we have time.”
Ning Kongran took a moment before taking over the doll – it was obviously made according to his image – and suddenly stepped forward to hug him. He whispered, “Thank you”, then turned and walked quickly, without turning back.
Qiao Zhiya watched him leave, and suddenly felt a little sad. Everyone around him is no longer carefree. He hated it.
Jian is not in the dormitory, and he missed him. He tried to send a message but couldn’t get through. He became even more listless. It was until lunch with Sang Bu that felt a little better.
In the afternoon, he got full marks for the practical exam. After that, he accompanied Sang Bu to a class, and talked to Luo Li on the way. Finally, he went to Master Shang’s laboratory until it got dark. By then, he went back to the Chu family’s house.
The next day is the weekend, and the final’s second round of the Mecha Piloting Competition will begin at 10 AM.
It’s a knockout round. A total of 1,000 players were ranked according to their preliminary match’s total points. The first place is compared with the last place, the second place is ranked with the second-to-last place, and so on. Almost half of them were eliminated. The player will then proceed to the round.
Probably due to the influence of the pharmaceutical incident, the number of players who advanced in the Capital Planet’s final round was not top-notch. Chu Yan and Qiao Zhiya actually mixed into the top 500, avoiding the brutal situation they encountered together.
At 8:30 the next day, Chu Rong personally took two youths and set off towards the place where the final was located.
“I heard that the most formidable batch of participants withdrew from the competition to undergo a health check.” Chu Yan sighed as he looked at the match schedule, rubbing his face. He said, “I don’t know who my opponent will be; I hope they’re not too strong.”
Chu Rong glanced at him indifferently, his eyes clearly expressing that he had “no backbone.”
Chu Yan rubbed his face with a stiff hand, his mouth twitched, and he looked decisively at Qiao Zhiya, who was also a bit nervous next to him. He shifted the topic and asked, “How long will it take for your own mecha to be ready?”
“It should be completed before the start of the next round,” Qiao Zhiya replied, adding silently, “If I make it to the next round, that is.”
Despite his best efforts, his small mecha was still not completed before the start of today’s match. He could only use Rong Tian again today.
The weapon he made for himself was made in accordance with the proportions of the small mecha, so it wasn’t as effective when he used it with Rong Tian. He needed to overcome this. If his opponent today is too strong, his winning chance isn’t great.
Chu Yan was very confident in him. “You can definitely make it to the next round. As long as you pass the knockout round safely, it doesn’t matter if you lose one or two matches. the following points. You can adjust your mecha while competing.”
“Mn, I’ll do my best.” Qiao Zhiya also cheered himself up, clenching his fists.
Chu Rong looked at him, who was clearly nervous but pretended to be confident. He furrowed his brows, raised his hand, and rubbed his ear. He felt both soft and distressed inside — If it weren’t for helping him quickly debug Rong Tian, Qiao Zhiya’s own mecha would have been ready long ago.
At 9:40, the players entered the player room and waited, and the audience began to enter. At 9:50, the first round of the quarter-final matches was officially released. It was a coincidence that Qiao Zhiya’s opponent was Liu Hongzi again, and the two positions just corresponded.
With a moment of stun in Qiao Zhiya, there was much less nervousness – if it was Liu Hongzi, he could still win with confidence.
Liu Hongzi, who saw his opponent’s identity, frowned deeply and clenched his fists.
The competition was divided into batches. Chu Yan was in the second batch and Qiao Zhiya was in the fourth batch. Before their turn, the players could only wait patiently.
The duration of each match was thirty minutes. After waiting for more than an hour, Qiao Zhiya finally waited for the system to call his number. On the other side, Liu Hongzi, who made some minor changes to his mecha, took advantage of this time to stand up with confidence.
As soon as Qiao Zhiya appeared, he was overwhelmed by the sudden burst of cheers from the audience. He was startled, glanced up at the auditorium, and saw many cheering banners with his name floating above the auditorium.
“Little Cutie, jiayou!”
The enthusiastic cheers of the mecha warriors in the audience echoed through the competition venue. The competitors in the same group as Qiao Zhiya had peculiar expressions, all looking towards the so-called “Little Cutie” at the same time.
Qiao Zhiya blushed, gesturing towards the audience, and then smiled apologetically at the competitors who looked around.
Their attitude was kind, and they nodded in response and then looked back.
The cheering in the auditorium became a bit weaker. Qiao Zhiya speeded up to his own match area, greeted the referee and entered the playing field separated by a protective barrier.
Liu Hongzi, who had walked one step ahead, was already sitting in his mecha. Seeing him come in, he turned and walked into the initial waiting area on the court.
When Qiao Zhiya saw this, he also took out the black mecha and jumped on the ground, and then the audience burst into a round of cheers again, as if his movement was a very remarkable thing.
He was embarrassed, quickly entered the cockpit and closed the door, took off his jacket, revealing a tight-fitting sportswear.
He put on the specially designed driving suit inside and sat in the pilot’s seat.
Xiang Kun: Chu Yan's mortal enemy. Xiang Hui's younger brother. Mecha manufacturing student.Liu Hongzi: One of Chu Yan's enemy. A Mecha piloting student.Sang Bu: MC's roommate. Transferred from Information System to Mecha Manufacturing.Ning Kongran: Ning family current heir. Studying mecha manufacturing, unlike his family.Bearded Teacher aka Master Shang: Qiao Zhiya's Mecha teacher in VR. Chu Rong's mother's teacher. Is currently a mecha manufacturing teacher.Luo Li: Qiao Zhiya's senior older brother. He won the online Mecha Manufacturing Contest. Now Qiao Zhiya's and Sang Bu's homeroom teacher.Ning Kongting: Ning Kongran's female cousin.Ning Konghua: Ning Kongran's male cousin. Ning Kongting's older brother. From the outbreak of the pharmacy scandal, to now, when many of the younger Ning family members were preparing to go to the Empire, time had actually flashed by for almost half a year.Qiao Zhiya stepped out of the hover car and looked at the familiar and unfamiliar Federal Military Academy gate, and suddenly a moment of emotion erupted in his heart.Qiao.Sang Bu turned out from behind the door and casually waved at him, as if the two hadn't seen each other for months.Qiao Zhiya turned back, and was surprised to find that he was walking much faster. He was no longer as clumsy as he used to be. He was very happy when he greeted him and asked, How are you?He remembered that Sang Bu's dyspraxia was caused by psychological reasons. Since he had gone better, it might be because his psychological state has been better too.Mn, I'm good, thank you. Sang Bu smiled at him. He suddenly stretched his arms and hugged him, saying, It's been a long time. If he hadn't encountered this simple and brave Native boy, he might still be unable to overcome his psychological obstacle that has existed since childhood. Qiao Zhiya gave him the courage and belief that things could become better.I haven't seen you for a long time. Qiao Zhiya was embarrassed by him, but he was really happy for him. He hugged him hard in return. Can you keep up with the morning exercises every day?Sang Bu nodded. He took out his hover car and said, Let's go, the third grade exam is about to begin.The exam room for the third grade was next to the first grade teaching building. The two got out of the car in front of the building and agreed to temporarily separate for now and meet at lunch.Qiao Zhiya's arrival once again caused a commotion among the students. Even the proctor couldn't help looking at Qiao Zhiya a few times. Qiao Zhiya smiled friendly at them and found his seat.The exam started on time, Qiao Zhiya immersed himself in the questions. As usual, he completed the theoretical exam in the morning with a full mark, and then left the exam room early. He walked around and circled outside Sang Bu's classroom. Seeing that Sang Bu hadn't finished his exam, he went to the classroom next door.The students in the next class were having a practical lesson. He searched inside but didn't find the figure of Ning Kongran. Just as he was puzzled, the window in front suddenly pushed open from the inside, and Xiang Kun's head popped out.Are you looking for Ning Kongran?Qiao Zhiya hesitated for a moment before reacting. He was actively talking to himself. He nodded and said, Yes, did he not come to class? Also, you just come out like this, your examI'm done. Xiang Kun showed him the molded parts in his hand, took a set of parts out and showed him, and asked, I haven't installed the modified part here. Can you tell me what's wrong with this?Qiao Zhiya froze again, glanced over the part in his hand, and saw that he had made a modification on it. Some strange feelings bloomed in his heart, but his hands were not slow, he picked up the part and said, Th-this tooth should be thinner. When you install it, you must move it with the part next to it, otherwise you wouldn't be able to fit it in. YouI understand, thanks. Xiang Kun interrupted him, collected the parts, stared at him for a few seconds, suddenly raised his fist and tapped him on the eye, saying, We're even now. Don't let Chu Yan, that idiot, beat me again, or I'll make him a eunuch. Also, as an exchange for your help just now, I'll give you a hint: Ning Kongran was called away by Ning Kongting before class. He went in the direction of the Campus A's cafeteria. After saying that, he closed the window and returned to his workstation.Qiao Zhiya looked at his serious face through the glass. He raised his hand and touched his eyes, squinted and smiled, then turned around, leaving in a good mood.After saying hello to Sang Bu, Qiao Zhiya came out of the teaching building and tried to dial a communication for Ning Kongran. The call wasn't picked up. So, he simply turned to go to the bedroom-since he couldn't find him, he went to leave a note for Ning Kongran in his room. He then went to visit Jian, who he hasn't seen for a long time.When he returned to the dormitory, he heard a vaguely familiar female voice. He pricked his ears and turned his head towards the flowerbed and rockery by the roadside, furrowing his brows, and walked over.Ning Kongran! Why do you get to stay? What gives you the right? Is it you? Are you the traitor of the Ning family? Don't think just because Dad and Grandpa like you, you can act recklessly. Let me tell you, the Ning family belongs to my older brother, even if it collapses, it's still my brother's!Over the artificial hill, Ning Kongting shouted uncontrollably. She was still elegantly dressed, but her hair seemed a bit dull, indicating that she hadn't taken care of it recently.Ning Kongran, who was standing opposite her, still looked as usual. He was elegant and graceful. He wore an overall, typical of a mecha manufacturing student. He calmly listened to Ning Kongting's scream, and then asked back gently, Are you finished? It's time for me to prepare for the afternoon exam.You!Ning Kongting was choked by his words. Probably because she had been shouting, her voice was now weak and scratchy. She raised her hand.Qiao Zhiya's expression changed. Without thinking, he rushed forward.Noticing the commotion, Ning Kongran initially appeared wary. However, upon seeing Qiao Zhiya's unmistakable youthful figure, his gaze softened. He reached out to block Ning Kongting's hand and deliberately pushed her in a direction where Qiao Zhiya couldn't be seen. He calmly stated, A lady shouldn't resort to violence easily. If you have any suspicions, feel free to discuss them with Grandfather and the others. I never intended to claim the Ning family. Leave now, and don't come looking for me again. I despise you.This is the first time he has clearly stated his disgust for a person. Ning Kongting's eyes widened in disbelief. She felt strangely hurt. Her chest heaved a few times before she shouted, Who cares about who you like! After saying this, she turned around and walked away, disappearing from sight in no time.After confirming that she had left, Ning Kongran looked sideways at the position of the hill and said, Come out, I have driven away the nasty ghost.Qiao Zhiya looked around, his lips twitched. He suddenly didn't know what to say.I'm sorry. Ning Kongran spoke first, smiling apologetically at him. However, he never stepped closer to Qiao Zhiya. Last time, I found from your drug purchase records that you were investigating the Ning family's pharmacy. I have offended you, I'm sorry. Perceiving the distance he deliberately kept, Qiao Zhiya pursed his lips. He walked forward, only stopping one meter away from the taller man. He shook his head and said, It doesn't matter, I forgive you Will you stay?Yes. Ning Kongran smiled again the moment he saw Qiao Zhiya approached him. He seemed to be in a good mood. He honestly replied, The Ning family hasn't completely collapsed yet, so I'll be staying. I want to watch the moment it all breaks down with my own two eyes.Qiao Zhiya was shocked by his honesty. He looked up at him, observing the expression on his face as he spoke those words with a smile. His lips pressed tightly together.Are you afraid of me? Ning Kongran asked, his voice lowered, seemingly noting his cautiousness.Qiao Zhiya shook his head, pulled out a mechanical metal doll from his storage button. He handed it to him, saying, This is for you let's have dinner together when we have time.Ning Kongran took a moment before taking over the doll it was obviously made according to his image and suddenly stepped forward to hug him. He whispered, Thank you, then turned and walked quickly, without turning back.Qiao Zhiya watched him leave, and suddenly felt a little sad. Everyone around him is no longer carefree. He hated it.Jian is not in the dormitory, and he missed him. He tried to send a message but couldn't get through. He became even more listless. It was until lunch with Sang Bu that felt a little better.In the afternoon, he got full marks for the practical exam. After that, he accompanied Sang Bu to a class, and talked to Luo Li on the way. Finally, he went to Master Shang's laboratory until it got dark. By then, he went back to the Chu family's house.The next day is the weekend, and the final's second round of the Mecha Piloting Competition will begin at 10 AM.It's a knockout round. A total of 1,000 players were ranked according to their preliminary match's total points. The first place is compared with the last place, the second place is ranked with the second-to-last place, and so on. Almost half of them were eliminated. The player will then proceed to the round.Probably due to the influence of the pharmaceutical incident, the number of players who advanced in the Capital Planet's final round was not top-notch. Chu Yan and Qiao Zhiya actually mixed into the top 500, avoiding the brutal situation they encountered together.At 8:30 the next day, Chu Rong personally took two youths and set off towards the place where the final was located.I heard that the most formidable batch of participants withdrew from the competition to undergo a health check. Chu Yan sighed as he looked at the match schedule, rubbing his face. He said, I don't know who my opponent will be; I hope they're not too strong.Chu Rong glanced at him indifferently, his eyes clearly expressing that he had no backbone.Chu Yan rubbed his face with a stiff hand, his mouth twitched, and he looked decisively at Qiao Zhiya, who was also a bit nervous next to him. He shifted the topic and asked, How long will it take for your own mecha to be ready?It should be completed before the start of the next round, Qiao Zhiya replied, adding silently, If I make it to the next round, that is.Despite his best efforts, his small mecha was still not completed before the start of today's match. He could only use Rong Tian again today.The weapon he made for himself was made in accordance with the proportions of the small mecha, so it wasn't as effective when he used it with Rong Tian. He needed to overcome this. If his opponent today is too strong, his winning chance isn't great.Chu Yan was very confident in him. You can definitely make it to the next round. As long as you pass the knockout round safely, it doesn't matter if you lose one or two matches. the following points. You can adjust your mecha while competing.Mn, I'll do my best. Qiao Zhiya also cheered himself up, clenching his fists.Chu Rong looked at him, who was clearly nervous but pretended to be confident. He furrowed his brows, raised his hand, and rubbed his ear. He felt both soft and distressed inside If it weren't for helping him quickly debug Rong Tian, Qiao Zhiya's own mecha would have been ready long ago.At 9:40, the players entered the player room and waited, and the audience began to enter. At 9:50, the first round of the quarter-final matches was officially released. It was a coincidence that Qiao Zhiya's opponent was Liu Hongzi again, and the two positions just corresponded.With a moment of stun in Qiao Zhiya, there was much less nervousness if it was Liu Hongzi, he could still win with confidence.Liu Hongzi, who saw his opponent's identity, frowned deeply and clenched his fists.The competition was divided into batches. Chu Yan was in the second batch and Qiao Zhiya was in the fourth batch. Before their turn, the players could only wait patiently.The duration of each match was thirty minutes. After waiting for more than an hour, Qiao Zhiya finally waited for the system to call his number. On the other side, Liu Hongzi, who made some minor changes to his mecha, took advantage of this time to stand up with confidence.As soon as Qiao Zhiya appeared, he was overwhelmed by the sudden burst of cheers from the audience. He was startled, glanced up at the auditorium, and saw many cheering banners with his name floating above the auditorium.Little Cutie, jiayou!The enthusiastic cheers of the mecha warriors in the audience echoed through the competition venue. The competitors in the same group as Qiao Zhiya had peculiar expressions, all looking towards the so-called Little Cutie at the same time.Qiao Zhiya blushed, gesturing towards the audience, and then smiled apologetically at the competitors who looked around.Their attitude was kind, and they nodded in response and then looked back.The cheering in the auditorium became a bit weaker. Qiao Zhiya speeded up to his own match area, greeted the referee and entered the playing field separated by a protective barrier.Liu Hongzi, who had walked one step ahead, was already sitting in his mecha. Seeing him come in, he turned and walked into the initial waiting area on the court.When Qiao Zhiya saw this, he also took out the black mecha and jumped on the ground, and then the audience burst into a round of cheers again, as if his movement was a very remarkable thing.He was embarrassed, quickly entered the cockpit and closed the door, took off his jacket, revealing a tight-fitting sportswear.He put on the specially designed driving suit inside and sat in the pilot's seat.
