The few minutes before the final result was announced seemed to be stretched infinitely.

The air was stagnant and even breathing became heavy.

Ye Ling felt like her heart was about to jump out of her throat, and sweat was oozing from her palms.

Some of the contestants around were pacing back and forth, some were biting their lips, and others were pretending to be calm with their eyes closed, but their slightly trembling eyelids revealed their inner nervousness.

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

She remembered what Duan Yu had said before: "Believe in yourself." Yes, now that it has come to this, what is there to be afraid of?

David cleared his throat, and his solemn voice resounded throughout the selection venue: "After layers of screening and rigorous assessment, the final list of candidates selected for the 'Lingyao' team is as follows..." He deliberately paused to whet everyone's appetite.

Ye Ling felt that her breathing had stopped.

The contestants around him stretched their necks, wishing they could put their ears close to David's mouth.

"Ye Ling!"

When Ye Ling heard her own name, she was stunned at first, and then a feeling of ecstasy surged in her heart.

She succeeded!

She really succeeded!

Tears blurred her vision, but she still clearly saw Duan Yu walking towards her with a faint but extremely sincere smile on his face.

He opened his arms and gave her a warm hug.

"I knew you could do it." His low voice sounded in her ears, as if carrying magic, dispelling all her anxiety and fatigue.

There was warm applause and cheers all around.

Those who once laughed at her and looked down on her now looked at her with envy.

Amy and Jack left in disgrace. Their conspiracy ultimately failed and instead became a stepping stone for Ye Ling's success.

Ye Ling stood in the team, feeling the cheers and praises around her, her heart filled with pride and joy.

She finally proved herself. She was no longer the good-for-nothing who was ridiculed by others, but a member of the "Lingyao" team!

Tom walked up to Ye Ling and stared at her mecha with burning eyes: "Can I see your mecha?" Although his tone was a question, it carried an unquestionable meaning.

Before Ye Ling could answer, Duan Yu stood in front of her and looked at Tom with cold eyes: "Not now."

Tom narrowed his eyes slightly, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "Oh? Why not?" The air was filled with a hint of gunpowder...

Ye Ling stood in the middle of the team, bathed in the cheers of the crowd. It was simply a large-scale "It's so good" scene!

Her modified mecha blinded the eyes of titanium alloy dogs in the sun, and it was even brighter than the million-dollar retouched photos of popular stars!

At this moment, Ye Ling felt that she was standing at the pinnacle of her life, a true "Mecha Queen"!

She even imagined herself releasing peripheral products and doing live broadcasts in the future. She is truly a winner in life!

Duan Yu stood aside, looking at Ye Ling surrounded by the crowd, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.

Although he still had that icy face on the surface, the tenderness in his eyes was almost overflowing. It was simply a large-scale live broadcast of "The Old Man's Girlish Heart".

The team members around started to cheer, some whistled, some clapped, and some shouted "together", it was even more lively than the Chinese New Year.

Ye Ling felt a little embarrassed by this sudden enthusiasm, her cheeks flushed slightly. She secretly glanced at Duan Yu and found that he was also looking at her. Their eyes met, and a pink scent filled the air.

Just as Ye Ling was immersed in this joyful atmosphere, David walked up to her and solemnly announced a new mission: "Ye Ling, congratulations on being selected for the 'Lingyao' team. Now, there is an important mission for you to complete." Before Ye Ling could even rejoice, she heard David continue, "Earth is about to make its first contact with an alien civilization called 'Stardust'. We need to send an outstanding mecha warrior as a representative to communicate. And you are the best candidate we have chosen."

Ye Ling: ??? Happiness came too suddenly, I feel a bit indigestible!

David handed Ye Ling a document filled with information about the "Stardust" civilization, including strange languages, bizarre cultural customs, and rumors of other forces trying to disrupt communication...

Ye Ling was so overwhelmed by what she saw. She felt that this "interstellar journey" was even harder than the college entrance examination!

"Wait, I haven't packed my luggage for the interstellar trip yet!" Ye Ling blurted out.

David patted her shoulder and said meaningfully, "Don't worry, we have prepared everything you need, including... a special translator."

At this moment, a figure walked out from the shadows. When Ye Ling saw him, her eyes widened: "Why is it you?!"