Chapter 108 A Conversation Between Two People

Zhou Jiu listened attentively to Qiao Shiyi's story, and suddenly smiled. At least she felt that this time in prison was worth it.

Zhou Jiu suddenly remembered the boastful words she had made in front of Sun You when she was twelve years old.

Back then, she said she wanted to eliminate the need for sponsored students like them from the world. Looking back, she was indeed very naive, because perhaps some people really need to live as sponsored students. But now, at least sponsored students have more choices and are receiving more public attention. Zhou Jiu thought of Sun You. Sun You's plan had been very effective this time, but Zhou Jiu didn't quite understand why she suddenly became so popular and influential among the public. Everything Sun You did seemed to be working towards their plan.

"Alright, why are you worrying about all this now that you're back? Get some rest. Anyway, we've achieved our goal, and it's none of your business anymore. Don't put yourself under so much pressure." After Qiao Shiyi finished speaking, she led Zhou Jiu around to look at Planet A.

"Is this how you treat me?" Zhou Jiu looked out the window.

"Do you remember we haven't had lunch yet, and it's almost afternoon?" Zhou Jiu only then realized that he was a little hungry.

"I completely forgot, I'm on a diet right now." Qiao Shiyi immediately turned her head.

The two spent the day eating and strolling around, and soon the second day arrived.

Zhou Jiu got up very early, left a message for Qiao Shiyi after his run, and went straight to the technology company's laboratory.

Sitting in the lab, Zhou Jiu continued to read the messages left for her by many people and replied to them one by one.

After a long while, there was a knock on the door, and a head peeked in from outside.

Zhou Jiu raised his head, waved his hand, and asked in confusion, "What are you doing sneaking around like that? Where's Sun You?"

"I..." Lin Xiu scratched his head awkwardly.

“Just say what you want to say. I’ve never seen you hesitate like this before.”

"There's something important..." Lin Xiu was interrupted by Sun You before he could finish speaking.

"There's something important, Zhou Jiu. We need to go somewhere." Sun You strolled in from outside, opening her arms wide as she looked at Zhou Jiu.

Zhou Jiu stood up and hugged him back, saying, "So sentimental."

Zhou Jiu saw Lin Xiu follow behind and didn't feel anything was wrong, but at the door of Sun You's personal laboratory, Sun You stopped and said, "Lin Xiu, wait outside for a while. I have something to say to A Jiu."

Zhou Jiu's gaze shifted, and she nodded to Lin Xiu, indicating that she would wait for her to return before discussing the matter further.

Upon entering the lab, Zhou Jiu smiled and asked casually, "Youyou, why did you keep interrupting Lin Xiu? Are you worried that there's something you don't want him to tell me?"

"Lin Xiu always thought I sold you out." Sun You recognized her face and opened the innermost door of the laboratory.

"To be precise, the description is quite accurate." Zhou Jiu raised an eyebrow and put his arm around Sun You's shoulder.

“You knew beforehand and cooperated with me in this charade. By worldly standards, this can only be considered collusion.” Sun You’s tone was very calm, without the slightest bit of the excitement she had shown in front of Lin Xiu.

Zhou Jiu saw the enormous thing in front of him.

The striking red color and the sleek lines of the fuselage captivated Zhou Jiu, drawing her gaze to the enormous machine.

"Try sitting on it," Sun You said calmly.

Without a word, Zhou Jiu opened the mecha cockpit, identified the biomembrane, and exclaimed in amazement, "Am I the first one to pilot her?"

"Yes, this is the second sensor-equipped mech. After the first sensor-equipped mech was tested, I adjusted it based on its data and your personal mental strength, creating a custom-made mech for you. It is currently the most powerful mech available and can only be used by you. Come and test its power."

Zhou Jiu was in the cockpit. She had seen the model structure of the sensor mecha. In the early days, because it was impossible to actually build it, there was no information about how to use it.

"Put on your helmet, and play with the feeling you have when you play with coins, Zhou Jiu, I believe in you."

Zhou Jiu tested it out, and the mental extension arm easily connected to the mecha arm. After testing it with a set of punches, Zhou Jiu removed the helmet.

"Mental energy depletion is up to 30%, which is not bad. However, if you feel mentally exhausted, you can turn on the second button to switch to manual operation mode."

"This isn't a fully sensor-equipped mecha, Sun You, you're a genius!" Zhou Jiu's eyes were filled with excitement, and his whole being radiated with pride.

"Don't get too excited yet. You deliberately avoided the consecutive attacks on your right leg when you were using the sensor mech. Ajiu, your penetrating wound in your right leg hasn't healed yet?" Sun You asked seriously.

Zhou Jiu fell silent, reflecting on the attack she had just suffered. She seemed to have deliberately avoided her right leg. Her fingers instinctively took out the copper coins again and flipped them up and down.

"I understand. But actually, even if your right leg is really useless, it won't affect your ability to use the mecha."

"That's a really hurtful thing to say." Zhou Jiu gripped the copper coin back, opened the hatch, and stepped out. "Tell me, what trouble has the Fourth Army run into this time?"

"Teacher Zhou holds an irreplaceable place in the hearts of those ancient Blue Star people who were the last to retreat, so I need you to come back to New Blue Star with me."

"No, my ideal is to return to the ancient Blue Star, and your ideal is to build a new Blue Star. Youyou, from now on we really have to start to drift apart. These two things are intertwined, and your future path will be more difficult."

“Ajiu, this is not contradictory.”

"No, please don't try to persuade me any further. You know I can never refuse you; you always manage to pinpoint my weaknesses perfectly. Let's talk about something else. How's your cooperation with the military's internal departments going?"

"It's still ongoing. Teacher Sun was taken away by Junyi to teach them how to build mechs. Junyi has also obtained the promised independence of the Fourth Army."

"So easy? Teacher Sun's schedule doesn't match up."

"They plan to make the Fourth Army their subsidiary, and then jointly control the Second and Third Armies. Right now, the Fourth Army not only has our people but also many people from the First Army. However, we can also take this opportunity to eliminate other forces on New Blue Star."

Zhou Jiu clapped his hands. Sun You made it sound easy, but the difficulties involved couldn't be explained in just a few words.

"Were you doing well in the Fourth Army?"

"It's alright. Although the First Army thinks I have a grudge against Zhou Qian's daughter, and the Fourth Army won't really trust me, they didn't hesitate to promote me. But the higher-ups in the Fourth Army still trust me."

"Who is the real sovereign of the Fourth Army now?" Zhou Jiu suddenly wondered about this question. Could Eber, who was reported to be from the Second Military Region, really be the commander-in-chief of the Fourth Army?

"You know this person too?" Sun You hesitated for a moment before slowly saying.

"Who?" Based on her age, she didn't know anyone who could be the behind-the-scenes boss of the Fourth Army.

"Liu Ci".