Chapter 52

Chapter 52

The footage of the KID team packing their luggage and catching the spaceship was broadcast on Starnet during the post-match live broadcast. The scene of everyone packing up their materials and waving goodbye to the contaminated area is still vivid in people's minds, and it is hard for netizens who have seen it to forget it.

[I just checked, there are actually quite a few routes...]

[For the batch of tickets that were changed, could it be that Boss Shen bought the discounted spaceship tickets? 】

[For a moment, I felt that it seemed normal for them to buy discounted spaceship tickets? 】

[They seemed poor last season, but... not like this! 】

Buying discounted spaceship tickets and collecting materials in the contaminated area, the netizens on StarNet were speechless. After watching so many competitions, this was the first time they saw a team in the promotion match so immersed in the task of clearing the contaminated area and making good use of the 72 hours in the competition area.

While the Star Network was having a passionate discussion, KID and the others had already boarded the spaceship and set off back to Sirius.

"It's like this, you didn't tell us in advance that there would be an interview session after the promotion match. Next time, tell us earlier so that we can buy our tickets in advance." Shen Xingtang answered the call from the official platform of the Mecha Alliance and found out that after the game, the official arranged an independent interview session for their team.

The official was also confused. They had originally planned to interview KID after interviewing BZZL1. This time KID performed well and was also a "big shot" in the polluted area, so they added an interview with KID to the original schedule that only interviewed the champion.

Who knew that when they went to invite KID, only the deserted KID lounge was left. Upon asking, they found out that all KID members had quickly completed the post-match registration and went home half an hour ago, without staying for even a minute.

Shen Xingtang finished talking on the phone with the official staff.

Jiang Simiao next to him continued, "It can't be helped. We, the KID, have never been able to do this kind of post-match interview before. We are not familiar with it the first time. Let's stay for another half an hour next time."

Shen Xingtang turned around and saw the KID mecha technicians and maintenance technicians crowded in front of the sofa. "Forget it, they may not be interested in the interview."

She bought a special offer private room, which was cheap, spacious and comfortable. She thought KID and the others would fall asleep immediately to catch up on their sleep, but on the spaceship they were immersed in discussing which materials to keep for their own use and which materials to sell for some star coins.

Lin Yao: "Ah, this thing is not valuable? Dafeng and I spent a lot of effort to dig it up."

Ji Qingfeng: "It looks like it's valuable."

Ying Chenlin explained: "This material has good hardness, but after being made into parts, it doesn't fit the mecha well. It seems to have been eliminated last season. Now many material suppliers don't accept it."

You Su sat by the window and did not join the discussion.

There was a light in the child's eyes when he mentioned the materials. If it were not for the inadvisability of taking out materials for inspection on the spacecraft, he might have already started working on it.

Ying Chenlin had changed out of his maintenance work clothes and put on more casual clothes. Therefore, the red rope around his neck was particularly noticeable against his fair skin.

You Su was sitting right opposite him. By lowering his head slightly, he could see the boy's collarbone inside the collar of his clothes which was slightly drooping due to him bending over, as well as the thing on the red rope that was swaying with the clothes. Ying Chenlin did not hide these things. There were two things hanging on the red rope, one was a mecha necklace, and the other was a storage device.

"Wow Yousuo! Why are you staring at my chest? You're so ugly!"

Theo's voice suddenly popped up in You Su's mind.

You Su: “…”

'You talk a lot of nonsense. Has the mecha in his necklace ever been released? '

Theo then noticed You Su's focus and replied, "I haven't seen him released, but I have seen him holding the energy crystal several times. I don't know what he is thinking."

Theo continued to chatter -

"Ying Chenlin was very good to me. During the time you left me with him, he fixed all the problems I had. He was better than the repairmen we hired on the market. Didn't you say before that there was a problem with your right arm when you raised it? He fixed it for us, too!"

In the previous accident in the polluted area, You Su was seriously injured and most of it was destroyed.

Theo: "Regarding the weapons, I heard him say that repairing them still requires supernatural crystals. Before you went to the competition, he also extracted my weapons data, but I don't know what he was going to do with it."

A mecha that has never been released...?

You Su was thinking absentmindedly, while Theo in his mind seemed to have opened a box of chatterboxes, chattering non-stop. His gaze stopped at Ying Chenlin's collar, as if he wanted to see through the layer of clothes and see the mecha key inside.

Suddenly, the boy moved and his eyes stopped at a certain place.

As the words flowed, the white neck moved, and the muscles there were particularly obvious.

Inadvertently, his gaze stopped on Ying Chenlin's Adam's apple.

At this time, Ying Chenlin suddenly looked up and looked at him with clear eyes.

You Su: "What?"

Ying Chenlin said, "You seem to be looking at me."

You Su's expression did not change, and he smiled: "Can't I even look at you and talk?"

Ying Chenlin said "oh" and his eyes stopped on the mecha key in You Su's hand. Then he looked away and continued to discuss the material arrangement with Ji Qingfeng and others.

"Chen Lin, there will be a New Year holiday after the competition. Do you have any plans? Do you need to go back and spend the New Year with your family?" Shen Xingtang suddenly asked.

When the New Year holiday was mentioned, KID and the others realized that the D Division competition ended in February. According to the customs of the Huaxia people, mid-February is the New Year of the old lunar calendar. Ying Chenlin is a Huaxia and may have the custom of celebrating the New Year.

Ying Chenlin paused for a moment, then said, "I have no family, so I won't take my annual leave."

Shen Xingtang paused for a moment after hearing this, "Then stay at the base."

The KIDs nearby paused for a moment, and Lin Yao spoke directly: "Then let's celebrate the New Year at the base this year! Dafeng and I celebrate at the base every year. This year we can go buy fireworks, but Sirius doesn't seem to allow fireworks, so let's go to the Grand Canyon!"

Jiang Simiao's eyebrows jumped when he heard this: "Last year, you went to the Grand Canyon to set off salutes, and the Sirius Administration came to your door and fined you. Do you still want to go? "

Ji Qingfeng: "That's right, Yaobao, life is not as good as before, so fining is not an option."

Lin Yao: "Ah? Oh."

Ji Qingfeng changed his words: "Let's go to another place."

Jiang Simiao: “…”

Do you think I'm not here?

The promotion matches are mainly divided into four divisions. When the competition in Division D ends, the competitions in other divisions are still in progress. This time, a big incident happened in Division D. Team DE was stopped and its results were cancelled during the competition, which involved illegal transformation. The league's working group acted quickly, and shortly after the game ended, the official issued an announcement regarding the DE violation.

[@Aurora Galaxy Mech Alliance: [Fiarge Division DE Team Violation Investigation Announcement]]

The original text of the announcement stated the cause of the incident. The DE violation incident has entered the investigation period, and the specific incident volume will be explained in detail after the investigation is complete. As soon as this announcement came out, the entire network was shocked. The announcement of an investigation into violations is basically because there are violations and the official will issue an explanation. The first one was an investigation announcement, and the next one was a penalty announcement against the DE base.

[Not only did they violate the rules but they were also beaten up. This is so embarrassing. How did such a garbage team make it to the top 16? ! No wonder our Shuguang ranks at the bottom every year. 】

[KID, do you want to go burn incense and pray to Buddha? Why are they always the ones who suffer? I remember that KID’s mecha data was leaked last season? 】

[Oh, the maintenance engineer who leaked the data? It is said that he is still in the alliance detention center, and the huge compensation has not yet been paid to KID! 】

[I heard that this incident has something to do with KID. It seems that the illegal maintenance technician last season was the one who did it. 】

Last year, KID maintenance technician violated regulations and leaked mecha information, which caused heated discussions online at the time. Nowadays, the boss of DE is suspected of colluding with the former KID maintenance technician to steal mecha data and information, and engaging in vicious competition through illegal means. As a result, the illegal modification of the mecha was exposed, and everyone on the Star Internet was calling for his removal.

【KID is really miserable. Last season, he was backstabbed by the maintenance technician and the gunner mecha technician. He was so poor that he had to empty his family's savings to rebuild the mecha. 】

【Suddenly I can understand their poverty.】 】

[I suddenly remembered that the DE team seemed to have come up with several new weapons last season. Could they have stolen KID's information? 】

[Maybe?] After all, it was he who leaked the KID mecha data. 】

In this D Division competition, the weapons used by the mecha driven by KID Mecha Master are also eye-catching. The weapons used by the Gunner Mecha Master and the Control Mecha Master are quite standard, but the weapons used by the other three are obviously specially forged.

Huo Yan's Devouring Shield, Ji Qingfeng's Binding Chain Scythe, and Lin Yao's General Attack Long Sword, all kinds of weapons appeared in the competition, and the audience had seen more amazing weapons before. There were many powerful mecha weapons in the Dawn Alliance, such as Qi Sicheng's Sky Thunder Cannon, and Ke Lin's Conductive Chain Ball...

But KID's weapons were very impressive, especially the way each weapon was used just right, which immediately attracted a lot of people's attention. The Star Network audience watched the game for fun, but those who studied the mecha base-related practitioners in the D zone competition focused all their attention on the manufacturer of this weapon.

At the YDS base, when Colin returned to the base after the game, he heard the coaching staff's response.

"Didn't you find out?" Colin was a little surprised.

The coach said: "We tried our best to check, but

Not found. I also checked their sponsors, but Jianheng Technology is engaged in the market-oriented mecha business, not the league mecha business. This kind of exclusive customized weapon requires special energy crystals and materials... Jianheng Technology will not spend time researching these. ”

He also checked and found that Jianheng Technology sponsored KID purely through the relationship with Boss Zhou. Sponsorship was sponsorship, but they never interfered with KID's internal operations. It was highly likely that they had nothing to do with the weapon design.

Colin: “Really?”

The coach continued, "Yes, and I'm not the only one investigating KID's weapon designer. Hayate and Black Crow are also investigating."

Colin lowered his eyes and looked at the information, flipping through the details bit by bit.

Weapon design is no secret. After all, the most important thing in the entire mecha is the core weapon. The manufacture of weapons requires core energy crystals and a large amount of pollutant materials. Every weapon, from appearance design to material forging, needs to be strictly checked by mecha weapon designers or blacksmiths. For an excellent weapon like KID, the designer cannot be unknown in the industry.

In KID's competition this time, You Su did not use the S-class mecha [Theo] as originally recorded in the data, but used an A-class competition-level mecha. The weapons and energy crystals equipped on it were also of the attack-amplifying type. He carried a sniper cannon and an energy cannon, which was no different from what he had done in the contaminated area. The water cannon and incendiary bombs that control the mecha master Lu Xi were also the weapons she often used last season.

The only changes are in the other three mechas. The cores used can be traced, and they are all energy crystals obtained by KID through his own channels.

Colin suddenly said, "It's not a long time between last season and this season. It's not easy for KID to replace three mecha weapons when the mecha information was leaked. Moreover, among these three weapons, the energy crystal used by Ji Qingfeng to bind the chain sickle was obtained in the polluted area of ​​Tianyu Star."

The coach thought for a moment and said, "You mean to say that KID made these weapons in a short period of time?"

But is it possible in such a short time? ? He specifically asked the maintenance technicians in the base to study the three weapons, and the maintenance technicians said that the level of proficiency in use did not seem like that of weapons that had been used in a short period of time.

KID’s mecha pilot is very skilled in the operation. Weapons are a part of a mecha pilot’s body. A mecha pilot needs a running-in period when changing weapons. It is impossible for him to adapt to new weapons so quickly. If these three weapons were forged in a short time, then what about KID’s running-in period... ?

Colin: "When I say tailor-made, I don't mean tailor-made in the same style, but the designers behind these weapons forged them completely according to KID's mecha master's habits."

The coach thought deeply: "It's not that there are no designers like this. We asked a weapon master to make your weapon. But if KID asked a master to make a weapon, it would be impossible for him to find out."

That's why it feels strange. Nowadays, weapon designers with outstanding abilities are everywhere, and countless mecha masters are lining up to ask them to design mecha weapons. However, the design time of these weapons by KID is very strange. With such a short fitting period, this weapon designer must have frequently entered and exited KID's base. How could such a person not be found?

"I always feel that this Yuan is a little strange." Ke Lin looked at the last page of the information. The coaching team listed Yuan's personal information. There was too little information. The only information that could be listed was the parts he had modified. "He is so familiar with parts modification. It's not surprising if he can design weapons. If KID has a relationship with this person, it's probably through the relationship of the boss Shen Xingtang."

Coach: "We have checked Shen Xingtang's relationships, except for those before she retired. Those relationships involve the military, which are difficult for us to investigate."

It fits KID Mecha Pilot's operating habits so well that it seems as if it was tailor-made for him.

Colin is a mecha master, he knows how easy it is to use such a weapon, and if possible, he also wants to find the designer behind it.

Thinking of this, Colin suddenly glanced at the personnel list of KID base. He had seen this list before. In order to guess the lineup that KID might use, he specially studied the combat data of You Su and Ying Chenlin on Tianyu Star. However, he did not expect that Ying Chenlin was not on the substitute list, but fought as KID's maintenance technician.

"Wait...you said earlier that KID hired a maintenance apprentice. Are you referring to Ying Chenlin?" Ke Lin asked suddenly.

The coach said, "That should be it. KID has a very small roster going to Division D this time, so the new faces should be Chen Lin and You Su."

"Something's wrong." Ke Lin looked at Ying Chenlin's name. "No matter how brave Shen Xingtang is, she would never let a maintenance apprentice be a maintenance engineer on the team, unless she is particularly sure of this person's ability and thinks that this person can handle all situations on the field."

The coach was stunned: "Are you saying that the person in the KID base is Ying Chenlin? How is that possible? He is too young!"

Colin: "Maybe it's my illusion, but he is definitely not simple."

Ying Chenlin is an excellent mecha pilot, but he is not on the list of active mecha pilots in the Dawn Galaxy.

And now this person has excellent maintenance skills, so excellent that he can serve as a maintenance technician as soon as he enters the KID base.

Who is this person?

At this time, someone suddenly walked in from outside the door, "Captain Ke, there is new news from the KID team!"

Colin: "What news?"

The visitor said, "Their Xing online store is open!"

After the competition in Division D ended, all teams entered a rest period and will face the second round of the promotion match in a week, with the top 16 advancing to the top 8. The KID team stopped here last season. The opponents they met in the round of 16 were all strong, and the competition system was even more cruel. They would be eliminated if they were not careful. The competition system of the Dawn Galaxy Mecha League is simple and cruel. Almost every promotion is a decision, and there is no room for points manipulation like in other competitive games.

All major bases are busy studying their opponents' information, and the KID base store that just caused a stir in Division D suddenly has new products.

As soon as the news of new products came out, netizens who often pay attention to the store ran faster than anyone else, especially those who are interested in spare parts, who rushed into the spare parts cabinet as soon as they entered. In less than a few seconds, almost all the parts in the store were sold out. People who had not yet squeezed in at the door did not even see the parts cabinet before the store parts were empty.

KID has always had few parts, and this is the second time new parts have been released, so the parts sold are even fewer than the last time.

[No way?] Is there still space for setting purchase limit? 】

[Why do you guys hang out at a mecha base sales point every day? I haven’t seen you guys be so active even during the Star Network live shopping. 】

【? ? ? I originally wanted to do charity because KID was poor, but now it seems that there is no need for me to spend money. 】

In addition to selling parts, there are also some new materials in other corners of the store.

[…I don’t know what to say for a moment.] 】

[If you look closely, this material is cheaper than what you can buy on the market. 】

When netizens took a closer look, they saw that KID had put the materials he had collected from the contaminated area of ​​Fialg up for sale in his shop! Moreover, these materials are cheaper than those in other stores on Star Online, and the materials are scarce. Some people buy parts and then turn around to scan for materials, without leaving out any cabinet.

In just a few minutes, all the parts and materials were gone.

Netizens seemed to be squeezed in a lonely place and had to urge KID Guest House to send new products to the shopkeeper. When they went to urge him, they found that there was an extra sign next to the checkout counter.

[@KID Retail Store: We are looking for a Star Online Store owner, with a salary of 3,000-4,000 Star Coins/month, sales commission, and support for Star Online remote work. For details, please contact the KID base work account.]

Netizen:? ? ? Your small shabby shop hasn’t been open for half a month, and you’re still hiring customer service! ?

The news of the opening of KID Star Online Store reached the Gale Base. When the person in charge, Brother Zhang, heard the news, he immediately went online to check. Sure enough, he saw that the parts in the Star Online Store were sold out. He had no choice but to tell Qi Sicheng: "The Yuan you asked me to pay attention to has parts again, and they have just been sold out."

Because of KID's weapon incident in the competition, Qi Sicheng also set his sights on the mysterious parts designer Yuan.

Zhao Lejie sighed when he heard this, "I can't help it. If I were driving an A-class mecha, I would also go and grab those parts."

Qi Sicheng nodded slightly. It would soon enter the second round. He had no time to assist in investigating Yuan's affairs, so he could only leave the matter to Brother Zhang.

After all the mecha masters of the Gale Base went to training, Brother Zhang sat alone in front of the optical computer, looking at the empty online store of KID. His peripheral vision fell on the notice for recruiting customer service staff in front of the counter. He immediately called out, "Go and call one of the new interns who have just arrived at our base."

The intern arrived soon and saw Brother Zhang busy in front of the computer. He asked, "Brother Zhang, what are you planning to do...?"

What can you plan to do? Since Yuan cannot be found from outside, and Shen Xingtang keeps the information secret when he tries to get it, he can only investigate from inside.

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In the KID base, Boss Zhou was walking with his secretary while listening to the secretary's report on the situation on Starnet. ←

Fortunately, they had already settled their relationship with KID, and they had priority purchasing rights for this batch of new parts. Otherwise, once this thing was put on the shelves, the people from Jianheng might not be able to grab it compared to so many people online.

Boss Zhou: "Have the newly purchased parts sent to the laboratory. I'll go talk to Shen Xingtang."

In the KID conference room, Shen Xingtang was busy dealing with customer service applications. If she was not really too busy, she would not have thought of looking for a remote customer service job online. The main reason was that there were too many materials piled up in the base. Except for some useful materials, the rest would be sold at a low price if thrown to material suppliers. So she thought of selling them on the online store.

There were not enough staff at the base, and Shen Xingtang also had other things to do. They did not have enough time, and it took them half a month to put the goods online for sale after sorting them out. The intelligent customer service was often harassed by customers, resulting in behavioral logic failures, which cost her a lot of money to repair.

This time when she went to the Fialg contaminated area, a group of clowns collected a large amount of materials for her, and the warehouse would be full if they were piled up again.

Even if KID Base is very stingy in order to save money, at this time it can only hire a manual customer service to help organize the online store and ensure that new products are added and cleared out on a regular basis.

Jiang Simiao: "There's too much information here. Why are there so many people applying? One of them even asked us, can we buy parts through the back door when we're a customer service representative???"

Shen Xingtang continued, "Since you want to recruit, you should pick the one with the best qualifications, preferably one with an online store management qualification certificate or something like that. The more the better."

She picked and chose and saw a resume with a lot of information attached. He graduated from a famous management college and had two pages of certificates. The resume looked like it was gilded. "This Zhang looks good, with a lot of characters and certificates. He seems to be sincere."

When Boss Zhou came in, he saw KID and the other guy busy selecting resumes.

The purpose of his visit was very clear. During this few days off, he had to meet KID's maintenance technician.

"Chen Lin?" Shen Xingtang was stunned and said apologetically, "Chen Lin asked for leave today."

Boss Zhou was stunned: "Ask for leave?"

"Speaking of asking for leave, You Su and the others also asked me for leave."

Jiang Simiao paused for a moment, "What auction are you going to?"

Boss Zhou's secretary nearby heard this and said, "Auction? Is it the A-level auction house in Sirius?"

Shen Xingtang's busy brain turned for a moment at this moment. She suddenly remembered something and looked at Jiang Simiao hurriedly: "Wait! Simiao, what day is it today?"

Jiang Simiao was stunned. "8th, wait!? February 8th!?"

Boss Zhou glanced sideways: "February 8? What happened to that auction house?"

"Boss, the auction market has little to do with our business. February 8th should refer to the Sirius auction." The secretary explained at the right time: "The Sirius A-level auction house holds an auction every few years. The items auctioned at the auction are all rare treasures. A-level materials are considered inferior at the auction. It is said that S-level materials are often available."

"But it is difficult to enter the event. Only VIP customers of Sirius A-level auction house can enjoy the admission ticket."

The author has something to say:

Transition chapter, the next chapter continues the auction plot.

I'm really about to pass out. I almost can't make it in time for today's update.

I guess it will be very late at night. If you guys are not there by 9 o'clock, I'll update at 10 o'clock QAQ

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