Magical Girl

The next morning, Kang De woke up Xiaoman, who looked annoyed.

Although the executive lounge also offers breakfast, it's nothing compared to the breakfast in the restaurant on the second floor. After discussing it, the two of them packed their things, went upstairs for breakfast, and then went downstairs to check out.

Stepping out of the elevator and turning into the corridor, Kang De immediately saw several burly, muscular men who had been waiting in the lobby stand up and look in his direction.

He immediately reached out and pulled Xiaoman behind him. "They're all looking at you, do you know them?"

Xiaoman glanced at it a few times and looked surprised. "It's Uncle Wu! My dad's friend!"

Uncle Wu, a muscular man with sharp eyes, walked over, smiled politely at Kang De, and then softened his expression towards Xiaoman: "Your father asked me to take you home."

Xiaoman was disturbed by her father's phone call last night. Uncle Wang inexplicably got angry, and the father and daughter had a small argument. The girl is still upset, but when she saw her father sending people over to pick her up in such a grand manner, she sensed something was wrong. "What's wrong?"

Uncle Wu shook his head and said, "I don't know, but your dad must have his reasons for doing this."

Xiaoman glanced at Kang De, seemingly seeking his opinion, and Kang De said, "We're going back anyway."

This scene caught Uncle Wu's eye, causing him to pause for a moment before revealing a meaningful smile.

He joked, "Am I here to arrest a young couple who've eloped?"

Xiaoman showed no embarrassment whatsoever. If she would blush at such jokes, then she, who had been inseparable from Kang De since childhood and had been teased countless times, would probably have died of embarrassment long ago.

She chuckled, "That's quite a challenge."

Despite Uncle Wu's military background and the fact that he occasionally gives the factory's security department intensive training, when it comes to fighting with his childhood sweetheart... they'd never actually fight.

Uncle Wu, of course, didn't understand Xiaoman's meaning, and smiled at Kang De, saying, "Good vigilance."

The Kang Wang families have separate social circles. Although he had heard of Kang De's name, this was the first time he had met him in person. He was very satisfied with Kang De's subconscious act of protecting Xiaoman behind him.

Kang De smiled and said, "You've come all this way, it must have been tiring for you."

Uncle Wu chuckled and said, "Why wouldn't we come when a sucker is offering us first-class seats for free?"

Check out.

Money can buy anything. Xiaoman has Hilton Hotel's Diamond membership, and even Uncle Wang's company has an agreement with the hotel group, so she receives the best service from check-in to check-out.

"Ms. Wang, Mr. Kang, thank you again for staying at the Hilton Hotel. We hope our service has satisfied you both. The concierge has already booked a shuttle for you to Gasa Airport."

A smiling, elegant front desk manager personally served them. Her tone was gentle as she glanced up at Uncle Wu and his group waiting in the distance, lowered her voice, and softly said, "Do you need any assistance? Hilton Group will do everything in its power to ensure the personal freedom and safety of every guest."

Kang De glanced at the other person, then turned his head. Several security guards were gathered at the hotel entrance, looking in their direction as if nothing had happened, and two more were standing on the other side of the lobby.

Xiaoman paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's nothing, they're all my dad's friends, thank you."

The receptionist carefully observed Kang De and Xiaoman's expressions a few more times, then smiled apologetically and said, "Sorry."

"No, not at all, we should be the ones saying thank you."

After the transaction was completed and the invoice was issued, the two said goodbye and left, followed by Uncle Wu and the others he had brought with him.

The front desk manager spoke through a microphone clipped to his collar, seemingly reporting to his superiors, "... We suggest contacting Mr. Wang Yongzhi, Chairman of Fengqiao Group, for confirmation."

As she spoke, she subconsciously looked up and saw that Mr. Kang, who was next to Wang Xiaoman, happened to turn his head at that moment and smiled politely at her.

Xiaoman said, "What, you think she's pretty and want her WeChat?"

Kang De blinked and said, "She said she's going to call your dad."

Xiaoman sighed upon hearing this, "That's a bit too dedicated."

"It's their duty, and it also leaves a good impression on your dad, showing that they are responsible and hardworking. Plus, your family's wealth adds to the appeal. It's just a matter of making a phone call, so why not?"

The greeter proactively took the luggage and placed it in the hotel's business van, an eight-seater that could comfortably accommodate even a few muscular men. The driver inquired whether the air conditioning temperature was comfortable and confirmed the destination before starting the car and slowly driving away. Through the window, you could see the greeter and even the front desk manager waving goodbye, their faces bearing a formulaic yet pleasant professional smile.

Until the figures grew smaller and smaller, only the hotel's grand exterior outline and a few... English letters shimmering in the sunlight could be seen.

"Tsk."

Over the years, during holidays and even weekends, Kang De and Xiaoman often went out to play, and he stayed in many five-star hotels with his childhood sweetheart. Although he still paid for the rooms himself, he still got super low room rates through Xiaoman's membership privileges or the Fengqiao Group's accommodation agreement.

He's tried all sorts of hotels, from Four Seasons to Banyan Tree to InterContinental to Hilton, experiencing a wide variety of high-end hotel brands in terms of positioning and quality. His impression is that the variety and quantity of hotels are increasing, the service is getting better, and the experience is becoming richer... but there's just one downside.

They are mostly foreign brands.

China's high-end hotel market is basically dominated by these long-established foreign brands that are reaping huge profits and continuing to expand at an aggressive pace.

Kang De couldn't help but recall something Uncle Wang had said, "It will probably take another ten years for China to form a truly international high-end hotel chain brand."

He let out a long breath.

Xiaoman, who was sitting next to him, asked, "Why are you sighing?"

"It's nothing." Kang De looked out the window and gave a self-deprecating smile. "That's just how people are. Once they achieve a little success or gain some skill, they love to pontificate and meddle in other people's business."

Xiaoman asked, "Who is Xianxin?"

Kang De pressed her head down and pushed her aside. "Be mindful of the consequences."

They arrived as a couple, but left surrounded by hunky men.

Uncle Wu and his men were truly on high alert, treating the two of them as important figures to protect, never letting their guard down. This surprised Xiaoman, but also made her somewhat worried.

Why is my dad making such a big fuss?

She moved closer to Kang De and asked in a low voice.

Kang De also whispered, "I don't know. Logically speaking, this situation makes it seem like someone is trying to kidnap you... We'll have to ask Uncle Wang when we get back."

He thought for a moment and said, "Take all the things I gave you. I'll get you some better stuff later. Don't go out too much these next few days. We'll talk again when I get back."

"I've got them all." Xiaoman waved her hand, revealing the tranquilizer gun watch on her wrist, then looked very interested and whispered, "Good stuff? Do you have any super awesome techniques?"

Kang De was about to tell her where the martial arts techniques came from in otherworldly fantasy when he realized that the world had Cathay, which is the Eastern world, and Hong San was practicing martial arts.

Given that Kang De was perceived by mainlanders as Cathayan, who were embroiled in war and suffering repeated Cathay, would inevitably try to contact him after hearing the story of the humanoid nuclear bomb, this was what Hong San told him, and it was practically a certainty that this would happen.

Therefore, obtaining the so-called martial arts manuals is not difficult.

"I can get it, but I'm worried you won't be able to practice it well," Kang De said. "Let's get something more convenient."

The otherworldly potions are very useful, but the scrolls aren't foolproof; they require a certain level of mental strength, Xiaoman might not be able to use... However, Kang De can obtain more than just otherworldly magical items.

The best choice is to build Fantasy Enchantment structure based on the White Mist World.

While Kang De was pondering whether to launch another large-scale construction project, Xiaoman overheard this and immediately thought of Main God's vast and diverse exchange list, which included everything imaginable.

She blurted out, "I want the Jade Disc of Creation!"

Kang De rolled his eyes and said, "Why don't you want the Ohma Zi-O Celebration Device?"

Xiaoman exclaimed with delight, "This is one too? I want to play! I want to transform!"

"Forget about it..." Kang De waved his hand dismissively, "At most, I'll get you Bunny Treasure Bag from the Fasu Tiannü."

Xiaoman's eyes widened. "They even have this?!"

Kang De said disdainfully, "You actually know what that is...?"

Xiaoman blushed, then glared at him and said, "You know that too?"

Kang De arrogantly replied, "Nonsense, that's anime every tough guy should watch, of course a hero like me would watch it."

Although he and Xiaoman had a quarrel, he was indeed starting to get restless.

Magical girl series.

Aside from exceptions like Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, most magical girl works are geared towards children or pandering to otaku.

Especially in China, the ultimate goal is basically to coax little girls into buying toys and related merchandise. The target audience determines that this work will not have any special settings or excessive power. It's basically about a little girl in a pretty dress using heart magic to release a gorgeous wave and knock down a villain whose costume and lines are almost comical. There will never be any killing.

They also wouldn't create an overpowered character who claims to possess true magical girl power, able to control time and all magical girl power at will, and summon magical girls from all generations to the present world. It sounds so impressive and powerful, but when you double-check the official settings, it's all very confusing.

First, they said they could control causality, then they said they could shoot rays with their eyes. Dude, can these two abilities really be compared? It's like saying that Ancestor Hongjun knows the Five Tigers Door-Breaking Saber!

Domestically produced magical girl series will not have this problem at all.

Therefore, it's convenient for Fantasy Enchantment, because the energy level of these magical girl equipment won't be very high, greatly increasing the success rate. After all, Kang De had previously tested it, and the success rate of the tranquilizer gun watch and the knight's watch is incomparable. Furthermore, China has a large population base, so proportionally, the audience should be quite large. The products of Fantasy Enchantment also depend on human imagination...

In conclusion, the success rate of enchanting items from the Fantasy Enchantment is not too low.

--What? You're asking what that thing is for?

Joke!

It's incredibly useful!

If having a transformation device could transform a target...

Many figures flashed through Kang De's mind in an instant.

Hong San, Kan Fantian, Alexios, Leona's brother, mayors and nobles, Goth officials, and many other people in Valentan.

And there are elves.

And future enemies.

Just imagine, another world, how primitive, how simple. Suppose Kang De had a mortal enemy, and then one day he would ambush this person in an alley, put a sack over his head, not beat him, not scold him, not kill him, but give him a transformation device, take a picture, print it, and spread it all over the continent, and that person would be finished.

Strong and powerful, truly strong and powerful.

Besides, it's good for A Xing and the others to use; it'll be pleasing to the eye.

He turned his gaze to Xiaoman.

The expectation in Xiaoman's eyes lasted only a moment before she resolutely asked, "What do you want to do?"

Hehehehe...

After checking in and boarding, the plane took off, and Kang De had only one thing on his mind.

Where can I find wholesale magical girl transformation wands?

Two or three hours later, we returned to H City.

It was already afternoon when Uncle Wang came to pick them up from the airport. He glanced at Kang De and Xiaoman, then sighed, "Let me know where you're going next time. The security situation is better now, but it's not 100% safe, especially... never mind, I doubt he has the guts."

The second half of the sentence was muttered in a low voice.

Kang De asked curiously, "Who?"

Uncle Wang softened his tone. "It's alright, just don't run around."

Through various indescribable and miraculous channels, he finally managed to intercept Xie Liqian's movements last night. That old bastard was actually acting as a go-between to procure a batch of weapons.

Wang Yongzhi didn't think Xie Liqian would dare to bring these things into the country, nor did he believe that Xie Liqian was doing this to deal with Kang De. He was joking; those were three truckloads of weapons, not something like that.

But he felt this was a good opportunity.

Based on his understanding of Xie Liqian, after what happened, the other party would most likely not let it go with Kang De.

Since that's the case, what's there to say?

Unexpectedly, the usually shrewd and capable mercenary failed...

Even more alarming, upon hearing that the mercenaries had failed in Myanmar, he immediately discovered that his daughter and Kang De were actually in Xishuangbanna on the China-Myanmar border, which gave him a huge shock, causing him to overreact.

But he wouldn't say these things to Kang De or his daughter.

Kang De, of course, never imagined that the mercenaries who were monitoring and spying on the truckloads of weapons he had instructed Xie Liqian to purchase were actually sent by his own Uncle Wang to target Xie Liqian.

It's a complete mess.

Uncle Wang was very busy with work, so he only gave a few instructions before returning to his company. He's been very busy lately. Uncle Wu also left with his men, leaving his contact information. It's still quite safe in H City.

"Your dad's in a bit of a mess... I'll be gone for three or four days. He's worried about our safety and will definitely ask me about it."

Kang De and Xiaoman were discussing what would happen next.

Xiaoman asked, "What are your plans?"

Kang De thought for a moment, "Outdoor adventures or going abroad... it's normal not to be able to contact them for a few days, but there's not much time now, and it's also strange. If they ask in the next few days, please help me deal with it. If it really can't be hidden..."

He said, "Just tell your dad a little bit, that I've gone out to fight crime."

Since even Xie Liqian knows about this, there's no need to keep a close watch on Uncle Wang.

"All right..."

Xiaoman was silent for a moment, then said softly, "When are we leaving?"

Kang De sighed, "It's nothing, hurry up, there's no point in staying any longer, you'll be back soon anyway... Is there anything else you want to do or go somewhere?"

"Hmm... that's all."

The girl seemed to hesitate for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth, stamped her foot, and made her decision.

She rarely had anything on her mind or kept anything from Kang De.

And I'm genuinely curious about this; I really can't resist.

Even though she was also afraid of getting any answer from Kang De.

--Damn, what's there to be afraid of? Even if Kang De really created someone in the Main God Space, he would definitely have modeled them after me. I don't believe he could be that familiar with other women.

So she asked, "You... you were there, did you create... you know... life..."

Kang De blinked, thought for a moment before understanding, and then a smug smile appeared on his face.

"Yes, I have."

Xiaoman felt a jolt in her mind, as if she had been struck by a sledgehammer, and even lost her footing.

A pang of sadness welled up inside her, and she wanted to cry, but she didn't know what grounds she should stand on to cry. She just felt very uncomfortable. Even though she understood the situation, it didn't mean she could easily let it go.

Even though she had made many guesses and mental preparations beforehand, she only realized her true feelings after hearing the answer. Seeing Kang De's smug and even boastful expression made her feel wronged and angry.

She then heard Kang De say, "You've also seen the photographs."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoman was both angry and furious. "That woman? Didn't you say..."

"Woman?"

Kang De paused for a moment, then quickly retorted, "What are you thinking?"

A sex doll costs ten or twenty thousand yuan, and there's no guarantee of success. Instead of enchanting it, I'd rather order a hundred life-size figurines of my wife from Japan.

He thought to himself, then took out his phone and opened the Autobots transformation video he had previously sent to Xiaoman.

"Oh, this is it."

That was something he sent to Xiaoman when he came back earlier.

Upon seeing Xiaoman, Xiaoman's pent-up grievances and bitterness turned into astonishment and even panic.

"It... it... it... it is it?"

She stammered, "This works? This can actually be made?"

--You're even more outrageous than Chu Xuan! Free character creation—doesn't the Main God care?

Kang De said proudly, "How about that? Impressive, isn't it?"

He simply took Xiaoman to the garage—the two of them now lived in their hometown, next to the old house of the Kang De family, where a garage had been built to store cars and some miscellaneous items, but now it only contained some miscellaneous items.

He snapped his fingers.

A flash of black light, the portal opened, and to Xiaoman's astonishment, the Humvee crashed down. Kang De patted the hood. "Don't flip my garage over."

The Humvee began to transform with a rumble, and countless cold and simple mechanical parts unfolded and reassembled in a dazzling display, revealing a human form. After this priceless performance, Iron Son knelt down in front of the two men.

Standing beside Xiaoman, who was speechless with surprise, Kang De smiled at Iron Son and said, "Say hello."

A wise glint flashed in the Autobots's purple eyes. "As you can see, I am a mechanical life form born from Father's hands, and I salute you."

"--Mother."

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PS1: 5,000 words... Didn't sleep well last night, will sleep well today. Damn impact drill! When I grow up, I want to be a scientist and invent an impact drill that won't make any noise.