Chapter 87 Although the mecha was severely damaged, the people...
Su Li took her pile of junk to the secondhand shop owner for safekeeping, and repeatedly told the owner not to sell her things as scrap.
I had met him a few times before. Although he used a nickname on his personal computer, we had exchanged names, so I knew his name was Mu Ming.
According to him, he was a great inventor whose dream was to be able to fix everything in the interstellar space.
I won't comment on Su Li; her dream is still to create the most powerful mech in the interstellar space.
When he saw that Su Li had left her uniquely shaped car and her self-assembled miniature mecha at the shop, he immediately agreed.
"Leave these two items for me to think about, and I won't charge you for storing that pile of junk." The shopkeeper's eyes lit up as he looked at the items.
The bicycle shop owner didn't care; he'd seen bikes like this before, and there were even uglier ones.
The boss was quite interested in the mecha, as he recognized the materials used for its assembly—the same materials that Su Li had previously purchased from his shop.
This mecha isn't very useful; it doesn't even have a core power source. Its main appeal is its interesting design.
Judging from its design, it looks like a humanoid mecha, but he had never seen anyone with three heads and six arms.
"This is called 'three heads and six arms.' Boss, this was inspired by my elders. I backed it up on my personal computer while I was making it."
She specifically emphasized that this design is quite unique from a galactic perspective.
Her grandmother also reminded her to leave a record of what she did, so she made a video of the process of gluing the mini mecha together with the materials, along with her own explanation, and then gave it to her grandmother to archive.
Su Li also realized that she had acted impulsively and that she shouldn't have sent it directly to the boss for storage.
"Young lady, don't be afraid. I'm just taking a second look out of curiosity. I won't steal your idea. I look forward to the day when you turn this mecha model into a real mecha," the shopkeeper said with a smile.
These words made Su Li feel embarrassed.
"Don't be shy, your idea is right. You can't be too careful. Have you written down this inspiration? You must protect your inspiration. If not, write it down now."
Record it again using your personal computer.
As she watched the text scroll by, Su Li used her personal computer to record the simulated mech in front of her and then saved it.
"Don't worry, you can leave your junk here with me. I'll charge you 300 star coins a month for storage. Don't worry, I'm a very honest person in this area."
Su Li emphasized helplessly, "That's not junk, it's my treasure."
This person looks just like her grandmother. She thinks the shopkeeper has a lot of junk here. At least her treasures are still usable, but the shopkeeper has a lot of junk that is useless.
"I know, I know, I definitely won't lose it. If there's nothing else, you can go back now." The boss's gaze remained fixed on Su Li's bicycle and mini mecha, and he simply waved her away.
He certainly wouldn't steal something outright, but he wanted to know what use this strangely designed mecha could have.
Su Li walked out of the store, but then turned back, still feeling uneasy. Only after seeing that the owner really didn't intend to take her things away did she leave with peace of mind.
The boss's gaze always gave Su Li the feeling that he could dismantle the miniature mecha she had made.
Although the mini mecha was completed under Teacher Jiu's guidance, it was still her hard work.
Since it's already been delivered, I'll choose to trust the boss.
Xiang Bei gave Su Li 5,000 star coins, telling her to buy herself two new outfits as a reward.
This time, Su Li didn't refuse and went straight to the mall.
Su Li used to love all kinds of pretty dresses, but now she mainly focuses on simplicity, and quickly picked out two new outfits that fit her well.
When it was time to pay, I ran into Ning Ruoxi again.
Su Li really didn't understand why Ning Ruoxi was always so hostile towards her, even though Bian Shize was targeting her. She hadn't done anything wrong.
Looking at Bian Shize following behind Ning Yu, Su Li saw Ning Ruoxi's obsequious and ingratiating manner towards Bian Shize, as if she were seeing her former self.
That's how I used to treat Bian Shize.
But how did Bian Shize treat her?
The person who is now gently coaxing Ning Ruoxi seems to be a completely different person from the Bian Shize she knew.
This person has many faces; their expression changes depending on the person they're dealing with.
Su Li wholeheartedly agreed. Ning Ruoxi's attitude was not much different from Su Li's attitude back then, but Bian Shize's attitude was very different.
To this, Su Li can only say: You scumbag!
She didn't provoke them, but Ning Ruoxi brought Bian Shize over and blocked Su Li's way.
Looking at Ning Ruoxi's resentful gaze, and then at Bian Shize's unwilling expression.
Su Li clicked her tongue; she had almost forgotten that Bian Shize had been suspended from his position at the school.
She didn't intend to pay any attention to Ning Ruoxi, but when she turned to go over, Ning Ruoxi blocked her way.
"A good dog doesn't block the way."
Who are you calling a dog?
Su Li didn't speak, but just curled her lips and looked at Ning Ruoxi. It was obvious who she was referring to as the "good dog".
"You...you...you bad woman." Ning Ruoxi's face turned red, and she managed to utter such a weak and meaningless curse.
Su Li, having followed her grandmother's example, now curses without using a single swear word.
"Oh yes, yes, you're right, I'm a bad woman. But no matter how bad I am, I'm still not as good as this shameless man behind you who pushes women out to fight."
Su Li looked Bian Shize up and down with a look of disgust. "Still Teacher Bian, oh no, you're not a teacher anymore. Bian Shize is so lucky. He used to live off my family, and now he lives off the Ning family. He's really a man who lives off women his whole life, a gigolo hiding behind women."
"Su Li!"
Bian Shize was so angry that his face turned ashen. He rushed towards Su Li, but before he could even touch her, he was slapped across the face.
Su Li threw what she was holding on the ground, then grabbed Bian Shize's face and slapped him from both sides.
Ning Ruoxi covered her mouth and screamed, remaining motionless for a moment, clearly startled by Su Li's sudden action.
Finally, Su Li grabbed his hair, making him look up at her. "Bian Shize, if you're going to be a kept man, you should act like one. Who are you trying to impress with this tough act? I'm using you as a substitute, but you've spent a lot of my money too. In fact, I'm your benefactor. If you ever look at me like that again, I'll gouge your eyes out."
Leaving Bian Shize behind, Su Li took out a handkerchief to wipe her hands, then disgustedly threw it into the trash can.
Carrying his purchases, he passed by Ning Ruoxi, who was stunned, and stopped to say, "Idiot, so what if he has the title of an excellent mecha engineer? He still eats and drinks the food of your Ning family. Why should you flatter him? He should be the one flattering you."
Ning Ruoxi only came back to her senses after Su Li left, and then stared intently at Su Li's back.
Hearing Bian Shize's groans, she realized what had just happened.
Seeing her beloved's swollen cheeks, Ning Ruoxi immediately forgot Su Li's words and hugged Bian Shize, bursting into tears, "Oh my god, how could she beat you like this? She went too far."
Su Li didn't know what happened later. The interstellar rule only prohibited private mecha fights, but it didn't say that people couldn't fight each other.
Besides, it was Bian Shize who tried to hit her first.
Su Li rubbed her wrists as she listened to the ancient myths. She was curious about the techniques in the stories, but it was obviously impossible to use them like the mythical figures.
Teacher Jiu taught her some techniques, such as fist and palm techniques.
Su Li studied with extra care, and today she finally had the opportunity to test it out. She felt that the palm technique was the most useful, and she felt particularly satisfied when she slapped Bian Shize's face just now.
As for Ning Ruoxi, Su Li had given her advice, but she still insisted on her mistake, and there was nothing Su Li could do.
Su Li's current focus is on learning how to build mechs. Once classes resume, they will be able to access mech materials.
She wanted to compete with her classmates to see who could build the best mecha.
Although you can become a mecha engineer as long as you graduate smoothly, there is a difference between a mecha engineer and an excellent mecha engineer.
Not to mention the title of "Federal Outstanding Mech Builder".
Su Li has big ambitions now. She wants to become a Federation mecha engineer and regain the glory that belongs to her family.
After that, whenever people saw her, they would remember that her grandmother was once an excellent mecha maker.
As for her father, as punishment, the highest-ranking general of the Federation revoked all the honors of the Su family, and Su Li was forced to live in the slums.
During this time, Su Li tried to access her father's information, but was told that she did not have the necessary permissions. All she knew was what she had heard when she was kicked out, and she was not sure if it was accurate.
No rush, let's investigate slowly.
Su Li sighed, nodded at the spot where the words disappeared, and picked up her clothes to walk home.
She had already packed her things and made arrangements with the landlord to move everything out on the first day of school.
Lying in bed, Su Li still felt a little uneasy and talked to her grandmother for a long time before finally falling into a deep sleep.
On the first day of school, Su Li excitedly carried her big bag to school.
The dormitories offer single rooms, double rooms, triple rooms, and quadruple rooms.
The fewer people living there, the cheaper the cost.
Su Li decisively chose a four-person room.
The space is huge, many times larger than the place she rented, and it even has a separate bathroom and washroom.
There is also a large balcony.
It's said that the single rooms are even more luxurious, but Su Li hasn't seen exactly how luxurious they are.
Su Li acted like a country bumpkin, and everyone glanced at her but didn't say anything more.
The students who passed the assessment still had the same teachers.
In other words, Su Li's homeroom teacher is still Teacher Mei.
However, because Bian Shize was suspended, the nine students in their class who passed the test were assigned to Teacher Mei and Teacher Dian's classes.
The people who shared a dorm room with Su Li were all people she knew before.
They were all acquaintances, so there was nothing they couldn't talk about, and everyone excitedly discussed their future plans.
"Su Li, what about you?"
Su Li, who was listening attentively, thought for a moment and said, "I think that an excellent mecha engineer should not only be able to design mechas, but also be able to pilot them and fight against insectoid beasts."
Everyone stared at Su Li in disbelief.
It's certain that mecha engineers can pilot mechas, but piloting a mecha and piloting a mecha in combat are two completely different things.
They piloted the mechs to check the conditions during mech jumps and to identify and fix any deficiencies. It was definitely not acceptable for a mech pilot to go into battle in a defective mech.
"Are you serious?"
“Of course!” Su Li nodded.
"As mecha engineers, our understanding of the mecha's appearance and protective functions comes from the descriptions of mecha warriors who have been on the battlefield. But if we go to the battlefield ourselves, does that mean we can gain more inspiration for the mecha? The role of the mecha must also change when dealing with different enemies."
Perhaps Su Li's description was too beautiful, because the other girls in the dormitory imagined the scene and said, "What you said doesn't seem wrong."
But some people are also clear-headed: "I think we shouldn't think so far ahead. After all, what we've been learning so far is just theoretical classes. When you actually get your hands on a mecha, it's a completely different story. Don't forget, not everyone can graduate smoothly."
The last sentence silenced everyone.
"School hasn't started yet, everyone, don't be so discouraged. Let's just set a goal for ourselves and strive towards our ideals," Su Li comforted everyone.
Actually, she had this idea when Teacher Jiu was teaching her.
Su Li not only wants to design her own mecha, but also wants to fight in the mecha she makes.
"Yes, let's strive towards our ideal goal."
The girls said with high spirits.
But ideals are one thing, and reality is another.
For these newly appointed mecha engineers, the course was not as easy as they had imagined.
It's much more demanding than before.
On the first day of school, Teacher Mei told everyone that from now on, it wouldn't just be theory classes anymore; they would be making their own mechs more often.
Furthermore, there will be an assessment at the end of each semester, and the bottom three students will be expelled from the military academy. Whether they can stay until the end depends on their own abilities.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
But when Teacher Mei led everyone to visit the mechs left behind by their predecessors, the students became excited again.
Su Li's gaze fell on one of the mechs; she found it very attractive no matter how she looked at it.
Teacher Mei walked over at some point.
"This mecha was designed by a senior named Jiang Baiying. She has always been a role model for us mecha manufacturers. She was also one of the founders of the first generation of mechas, and her mechas remain unsurpassed to this day."
Jiang Baiying.
That's not my grandmother's name.
Su Li never expected to see the mecha designed by her grandmother under such circumstances.
Her breathing quickened. "Teacher, may I touch this mecha?"
"Of course you can, but be careful, this mecha has irreparable damage," Teacher Mei cautioned.
He then explained to Su Li, "This is a work by Senior Jiang Baiying from thirty years ago, and it was also her last mecha creation. Eleven years ago, when the insect beast tide broke out, this mecha was almost destroyed there, but at the last moment, it unleashed its energy and sent the mecha soldiers back to the battlefield."
They were all shocked when they saw it, never expecting that Senior Jiang Baiying had such a trick up her sleeve.
Su Li walked over and looked at the mecha designed by her grandmother with her own eyes, feeling indescribable emotions.
But her desire to become a Federation mech engineer only strengthened.
While Su Li was observing the mecha, Ning Ruoxi also came over. As a result, she tripped over her own foot and fell, accidentally breaking off a part from one side of the mecha.
Ning Ruoxi fell to the ground, not even seeing what she was holding in her hand, and threw it away. Then she rubbed her scraped skin, her eyes reddening, "It hurts so much."
Everyone's expression changed.
"Ning Ruoxi!" Teacher Mei called out, frowning.
Ning Ruoxi looked at Dian Yu with teary eyes, "Teacher, my hand hurts so much!"
Dianyu ignored her and simply walked over and carefully picked up the mecha parts she had thrown on the ground.
This was the last work of Jiang Baiying, the Federation's best mecha engineer, and it was ruined by a student.
Su Li was also shocked. She looked at the mecha and couldn't understand why Ning Ruoxi could damage it with just a casual tug.
This was the last piece of work left by my grandmother.
"Grandmother," Su Li murmured, tears welling up in her eyes.
Xiang Bei also found it very puzzling. "System, if I'm not mistaken, the mecha's outer shell is made of metal, right? Even if it's damaged, it shouldn't be so easily broken, right?"
Moreover, the metals used in interstellar space are not ordinary metals; if they can be used as the outer shell of a mecha, then they naturally have very strong protective capabilities.
"That's what it says in the book. This mech is one of the Federation's three best mechs. It's just that it was used in the battlefield and was severely damaged. Ordinary people can't repair it at all, so it's left at the school for students to visit and learn from. Don't be fooled by its tough outer shell. It was actually painstakingly pieced together and can't compare to the original mech at all."
The system then searched through the original text again: "The second female lead deliberately destroyed the female lead's grandmother's things. The female lead wanted to settle accounts with the second female lead. The second female lead then deliberately fell down the stairs in front of the male lead. The male lead made the female lead kneel down and apologize to the second female lead. This is also one of the heart-wrenching moments."
Although the male lead wasn't there, the second female lead still managed to destroy the mecha.
Perhaps because her grandmother Xiang Bei was still alive, Su Li didn't consider this mecha a final relic in her heart. Therefore, Su Li wasn't as agitated as described in the book and didn't want to settle scores with Ning Ruoxi.
But looking at the mecha parts, she frowned. These parts were somewhat similar to the ones Teacher Jiu had taught her, but it seemed to be missing something.
She planned to go back and ask her grandmother.
Su Li remained silent, but as the teacher in charge, Dian Yu could not simply let the matter drop.
The incident was quickly reported to the vice principal, who rushed over upon hearing the news. Seeing the damage to the mecha, the vice principal sighed, "How could this happen?"
When he found out it was his grandniece Ning Ruoxi who did it, he felt even more troubled.
It's her again.
Bian Shize was reported by students several times, all of which were related to Ning Ruoxi, but she didn't reflect on her own actions and thought that others were just jealous of her.
"I will tell your family about this." The vice principal also knew that he could not show favoritism towards Ning Ruoxi in this matter.
Jiang Baiying's mecha has its own unique design, and this mecha once saved the life of a mecha warrior.
Although the mech was severely damaged, the crew returned safely.
The principal tried many methods to barely restore it to about 80% of its original appearance, but the parts of Jiang Baiying's mecha were very difficult to replicate, and he hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
By the time they discovered the special nature of this mecha, Jiang Baiying had already passed away.
This is one of the reasons why it is placed here for visitors.
Now, due to Ning Ruoxi's damage, cracks have reappeared in the repaired areas of the mecha, making it somewhat precarious.
"You should go home and reflect on your actions too."
Ning Ruoxi looked at the vice principal with red eyes. Seeing that the situation could not be changed, she turned her head and glared fiercely at Su Li.
Su Li didn't have time to pay attention to her; she was busy studying her grandmother's mecha.
Xiang Bei looked at it for a while, then turned to the system, "System, do you know Jiang Baiying's design concept? And the composition of this mecha?"
"Of course, this mech isn't actually that powerful where we are. I can provide even more powerful mech manufacturing methods," the system said proudly.
"Alright, stop showing off. You really think you can know?"
"Host, what about the trust between people and the system?" the system said somewhat angrily.
When the system has nothing to do, it will chat with those senior systems. The old systems not only have a great understanding with their hosts, but also trust each other. Only its host always doubts its abilities.
This made the system very resentful, and it vowed to show its host what it was capable of.
Having received confirmation from the system, Xiang Bei had a better understanding of the situation.
Don't be sad. Grandma will teach you how to build this mecha. Grandma believes that you will become an even better mecha builder than Grandma in the future.
Seeing those words, Su Li was still a little sad. "Grandmother, can I help you fix this mecha?"
That will have to wait until you become an excellent mecha engineer.
Su Li nodded, "I will."
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