The golden light surged like a tide, and the surface of the mecha was flowing with dazzling light, more dazzling than before.

Ye Ling took a deep breath and started the mecha after fusing it with the energy body.

The buzzing sound resounded throughout the laboratory, and an unprecedented sense of power filled my body, as if I was in control of the entire world.

She gripped the joystick excitedly, a confident smile on her lips, "It's time to see my new abilities!"

The researchers around were silent, looking at Ye Ling with complicated eyes.

Some people had jealousy in their eyes, some were full of curiosity, and some had a hint of worry in their eyes.

This subtle atmosphere spread throughout the laboratory, like the calm before the storm.

"Hmph, it was just a lucky success. Let's see how long you can be so proud of it." Jie said in a low voice with a gloomy face.

He was jealous of Ye Ling's talent and achievements, and even more jealous that she had Duan Yu's favor.

He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his flesh.

"Just wait and see, I will make you pay the price." Jie exchanged glances with several other researchers who were jealous of Ye Ling. They were secretly planning and preparing to give Ye Ling a fatal blow.

Soon, a letter of complaint was sent to the Mecha Research Association, accusing Ye Ling's research of posing huge risks and potentially endangering the safety of the entire world.

The association held an emergency meeting and Ye Ling was summoned to the scene.

The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn. The association members sat at the long table with serious expressions, looking at Ye Ling who was standing in the center.

"Ye Ling, are you aware of the possible consequences of your research?" the president asked in a deep voice, with a hint of warning in his tone.

Ye Ling was calm and composed, her eyes firm. "My research is absolutely safe and reliable, and of great significance." She calmly explained her research process. Every step was clear and every piece of data was accurate, demonstrating her deep understanding of the research and absolute confidence.

"I have sufficient evidence to prove the safety of my research." Ye Ling said, opening the memory card she carried with her...

Ye Ling's lips curled up slightly, and her confident smile dispelled the gloom in the conference room like sunshine.

"Everyone, facts speak louder than words. My research is by no means just talk." She tapped her fingers, and the memory device projected a series of detailed data charts and experimental videos.

The expressions of the association's senior executives, who originally had skeptical eyes, gradually changed from solemnity to surprise, and finally to admiration as Ye Ling explained.

"The fusion process of the energy body is stable and controllable, and all indicators are within the safe range." Ye Ling's voice was crisp and powerful, and every word hit the hearts of those doubters like a heavy hammer.

"More importantly, it can greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the mecha and is the key to dealing with threats from outer space!"

The president looked at the well-reasoned arguments before him, and his originally furrowed brows relaxed.

He stood up and scanned the room, "Ye Ling's research is not only safe and feasible, but also epoch-making. The report is a pure false accusation and is dismissed!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire conference room instantly became lively.

The expressions on the faces of those researchers who were originally gloating and waiting to see Ye Ling make a fool of herself froze in an instant, as if they had eaten a fly.

Jie was so angry that his face turned ashen, his fists clenched and creaked, and he cursed in his heart: "This woman is really lucky!"

Ye Ling calmly packed up her things and walked out of the meeting room with her head held high under the gaze of everyone.

The sunlight shining on her seemed to be coated with a layer of golden glow, which further highlighted her confidence and pride.

She knew that this was just the beginning and there was a wider world waiting for her to explore.

However, just as Ye Ling was immersed in the joy of victory, a sudden piece of news hit her like a bolt from the blue.

When Duan Yu's family learned that Duan Yu had broken out of captivity to help Ye Ling, they were furious and decided to send him to a remote place in the family for discipline.

"No!" Ye Ling held Duan Yu's hand tightly. Duan Yu's face was full of helplessness. He stretched out his hand and gently stroked Ye Ling's cheek.

"Don't worry, I'll be back." His voice was low, but with an unquestionable firmness, "Wait for me."

Under the escort of the crowd, Duan Yu's figure gradually disappeared at the end of the corridor. Ye Ling felt that her heart was taken away with him, as if it had been hollowed out and felt empty.

Everything around her became blurry, only the scent of Duan Yu remained in the air, reminding her that he once existed.

Ye Ling returned to her laboratory in a daze. The originally vibrant space now became silent and depressing.

She sat alone in the empty laboratory, her eyes blank.

Suddenly, a knock on the door broke the silence.

"Ye Ling, are you there?"

Akali pushed the door open and was heartbroken to see Ye Ling's distraught look.

She quickly walked to Ye Ling and gently put her arm around her shoulders. "Ye Ling, don't be sad. Duan Yu will definitely come back."

Ye Ling raised her head, her eyes were red, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall.

"I know, but..." She choked and couldn't speak.

Akali gently stroked Ye Ling's hair. "I know you're worried about him, but what's more important now is to cheer up and continue your research. Duan Yu loves you so much, he must want to see you strong."

Ye Ling took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"You're right, I can't fall down." Her eyes gradually became firm. "I want to continue my research. I want to become stronger so that I can protect him and our common world." A warm current flowed between the two of them, and a faint fragrance filled the air, as if telling of the preciousness of friendship.

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