Chapter 44 Mentality

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Shi Hanqiao heard footsteps behind her, and her thoughts drifted away from the mecha blueprints for a moment. Recognizing a person by their footsteps, aside from those naturally gifted with hearing recognition, requires a certain amount of time and familiarity.

Once upon a time, she could sense Luo Wei's approach from the sound of footsteps. At first, she listened to the sound without any emotion, only relying on skill. But later, she didn't need to actively identify the sound. The moment she heard it, she would feel a sense of familiarity, just like now.

Her thoughts only flashed through her mind for a moment before she was pulled back to the blueprints. She had almost mastered the theories of Class B and Class A mechas, and had disassembled and assembled quite a few models. Now she could fully master the disassembly, assembly, and modification of different types of mechas.

S-class mecha blueprints were difficult to obtain, and only senior students in the mecha design department had the opportunity to access and learn them. Since she was in the combat department, she had no chance to access them at all.

She was not in a hurry. She had never planned to win the military training from the beginning, and she didn't care whether to go to the library or not, because even if she understood all the theories and practices, without the materials, she was nothing.

So from the beginning, Shi Hanqiao was not in a hurry. The most important thing was to find the right materials. To achieve this, Hunyuan Bell connected to the star network and searched for clues in the huge amount of information.

However, this problem can now be solved. She can access the Sphinx's library, which contains precious materials, as well as the Royal Library, without any hindrance.

Staying for military training is an easy option. Thinking of the reason for staying, Shi Hanqiao raised his head from the mecha blueprint, glanced at Luo Wusheng who was walking over, and after a brief eye contact, he looked back at the screen.

This kind of communication gesture is often used to greet friends, exuding a friendly atmosphere without the need for verbal communication. She had just learned this method from the interpersonal communication methods hidden under the mecha blueprints.

Feeling the young man sitting down next to her, Shi Hanqiao gently twisted her fingertips. This should prove that her practice was successful, right?

Her left hand moved restlessly. She was used to hugging the pillow, and with her hand feeling empty, she had to return her attention to making detailed deletions and revisions on the mecha blueprint.

Luo Wusheng sat aside, trying to calm his violently beating heart. His originally nervous mood turned into regret and loneliness when he found that she didn't notice his little thoughts at all.

However, Woman A, whose black hair hadn't yet dried completely, was half-lazily reclining on the sofa, her expression fixed on the screen. Her raised eyebrows made him pause. The belt, already tied lazily around her waist, was loose, revealing her fair shoulders and neck, a black racerback tank top, and the lines of her abdominal muscles hidden by the black edge.

After failing in the first battle, Luo Wusheng was unconsciously disturbed by the enemy. He had to take several deep breaths before he could slowly calm his beating heart.

After recovering, he suppressed the urge to glance to the side, opened his star brain and began to work.

The formal military training lasted a full twenty-one days. He had made plans and arrangements in advance, and the businesses under his name were running autonomously like a clock turning day after day. Only some documents that required his personal signature and decision-making were piled up.

There are only one or two documents for each industry, but because there are too many industries, they accumulate into a thick pile, which is nearly a thousand pages when converted into electronic files.

When Luo Wusheng held the electronic touch screen pen, he completely restrained his romantic thoughts. His expression was as serious and cautious as when facing an enemy, but it lacked a bit of solemnity.

His powerful mental strength allowed him to process all the documents in just two hours. Most of them were fine, but some of the industries that spread to the edge stars required more energy. The edge star belt was located at the intersection of the war and was rich in mineral resources.

After dealing with the industry and responding to congratulations from all parties, an anonymous dialog box popped up.

【Congratulations on getting first place in military training. 】

Even though he knew that others couldn't see the screen interface unless the privacy settings were disabled, Luo Wusheng still unconsciously glanced at Woman A beside him. She had already closed the star network and was adjusting a mecha model in her hand, yawning lazily from time to time.

'how? '

Perhaps out of boredom, she noticed that the gaze on her was lingering for too long, so she looked up, raised her eyebrows slightly, and asked silently.

Luo Wusheng shook his head slightly to show that nothing was wrong, and he turned back to the screen.

He typed the polite "Thank you" in the dialog box, and then the other party sent a "1".

This was a secret code between them, and Luo Wusheng would also send it when he needed to contact the other party [1].

He took out an ordinary-looking mental sensor ball, which was like a star capsule and star helmet connecting reality and the star realm. However, the mental power connected to the mental sensor ball did not go to the star realm, but to a small, extremely private and hidden virtual space.

Important meetings of the royal family and the four major families all use the self-made mental sensor balls, which shows the safety and secrecy.

The virtual space was like a lounge in the astral realm, customizable and decorated by the owner. However, it lacked the bright, airy, and ornate decor of any conference room. Every time Luo Wusheng logged in, he felt like he had entered a dark hell: no bright lights, no comfortable tables or chairs, and no decorations at all.

The dim light made the spacious space seem oppressive and small, with an unsettling atmosphere.

"You're three seconds late. Is there someone around you?" The man standing with his hands behind his back couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry.

Luo Wusheng responded softly, "What's the matter?"

According to past conventions, the other party should answer his question first, but he did not answer. Instead, he asked: "Is it Shi Hanqiao?"

Luo Wusheng avoided answering: "You haven't answered my question yet."

"Could it be true, as Star Network says, that feelings have developed between you two?"

The unspoken meaning in the other party's words was that if this were true, he would avoid answering the question of whether the person next to him was Shi Hanqiao.

"You should answer my question first, instead of ordering me to answer as a superior."

Luo Wusheng responded calmly, reminding the other party of his attitude today.

Both sides were trying to test each other, and in the back and forth, it was impossible to tell who was the winner, nor was there any way of knowing the other side's intentions.

"Your father..." Under Luo Wusheng's displeased gaze, the other party calmly changed his address, "Tan An intends for you to marry Shi Hanqiao."

Luo Wusheng: "I know this."

"Then why were you so close to her during the live broadcast of military training..."

The subconscious mind was asking him whether he had intentionally followed Tan An's plan.

"You didn't come to me for this today, did you?"

Shi Hanqiao was still sitting next to him. He didn't want to play Tai Chi with the Alpha opposite him, so he asked directly about his purpose.

The royal family only controls a guard force whose number is a drop in the bucket compared to the army. Among the nine military regions of the empire, the four major families occupy two military regions, while Shi Qi, an Alpha from an unknown star, controls the ninth military region.

Tan An dreamed of military power, but the only pity was that Shi Qi didn't have an Omega child, otherwise he would have let Ander marry one. However, he did have two Omega children who could marry her Alpha daughter.

If Shi Hanqiao wasn't the well-known loser, if she inherited Shi Qi's excellence, if she wasn't the abandoned child of the Bai family, Tan An would be willing to let Li Sen and her develop feelings from a young age, and would not choose to use the person he hated, Luo Wusheng, to plan a marriage that seemed perfect on the surface but was actually full of calculations and interests.

This time, the other party clearly stated his purpose: "Tan An is testing me. I'm here to determine your attitude."

"Okay, let him be anxious for a while longer."

Luo Wusheng set a trap for Tan An without hesitation. He had thought about this matter seriously since Edith's birthday party. At that time, he didn't care who he married. If the other party was a loser, it would be just what he wanted. He would have a relationship as a cover and would not be restricted.

Now, he cares about his marriage partner, or more precisely, the person he will spend his life with. From the current perspective, this person is none other than Shi Hanqiao.

But marriage is a matter between two people, and it becomes more beautiful when both parties have a stable relationship. Otherwise, it is just an exchange of interests in a fancy way.

Luo Wusheng didn't want his relationship with Shi Hanqiao to be limited to a simple exchange of interests. What he wanted was for her to have feelings for him and for him to have feelings for her.

"It seems the rumors on Starnet are not groundless."

The other party brought up the Star Network again, constantly testing his attitude towards Shi Hanqiao.

“Even if Tan An didn’t mention it, I was planning to win over Shi Hanqiao.”

Luo Wusheng's frank attitude makes it difficult for people to understand his true intentions. The shorter the words, the less useful information they reveal, and the harder it is for people to guess the speaker's true feelings.

"Twenty-one days of military training, in just one month, you've changed a lot."

The other person's tone fluctuated slightly, but he still didn't reveal any real emotion.

"The questions are brilliant and well-rounded."

A single leaf can reveal the coming of autumn. A truly excellent commander cannot be taught. To put it in a more metaphysical way, it is a talent given by God. To put it in a more scientific way, it is the innate ability of genetic awakening.

A 21-day military training jointly conducted by four military academies and supported by nine military regions can reveal a lot in itself.

What's more, Luo Wusheng had personally experienced it, and had Shi Hanqiao as his teammate. Her often unintentional actions could give him an epiphany. In such a short period of military training, he had seen and gained a lot, but it was all hidden under the calm surface.

Luo Wusheng cared about Shi Hanqiao, and he didn't want anyone to find out except himself. The only way to do that was to not reveal any information through his words, expression, or invisible language.

Avoiding the topic would be the worst option. The other party had asked a lot of questions, both overtly and covertly, and if he hadn't noticed, he would have looked guilty.

He switched from defense to offense.

"Are you coming here in person to confirm my attitude, or do you want to get information about Shi Hanqiao through me?"

"You're my partner." Woman A paused before answering his second question, "Why should I go through you?"

The previous sentence implies that they are partners, so it is normal for her to come in person.

After hearing the last question, Luo Wusheng suddenly laughed and retreated to advance.

"I'm too suspicious. You are Shi Hanqiao's mother. You don't need to go through me to understand her."

Shi Qi's eyes were calm, and he continued with an impeccable attitude, "Of course."

This conversation ends here.

Luo Wusheng exited the virtual space and let out a long breath as if relieved from a heavy burden.

"What's wrong?"

In interpersonal communication, if friends have obvious sighing behavior, normal people need to ask a question to express their concern.

Looking at Shi Hanqiao's facial features, which were very similar to the person he had just cooperated and gambled with, Luo Wusheng felt complicated and remained silent.

【Author’s words】

Qiao: Learning the formula for getting along with friends is in progress...

Mou Sheng: Except for the love radar, my sensitivity in other aspects is max!