Train Conductor Sun Yi: "Congratulations to our president! Just moments ago, the president of our Mutual Aid Association—President Pan Wei—successfully completed his upgrade and became the first Train Conductor in our district to reach Level 3! The president's strength is unmatched! He will surely lead our Mutual Aid Association to ever greater heights and toward a brighter future! Every member of the Mutual Aid Association will benefit from this!"
Right afterward, a series of Mutual Aid Association members began flooding the comments:
"President is awesome! Mutual Aid Association is awesome!"
"President is awesome! Mutual Aid Association is awesome!"
"President is awesome! Mutual Aid Association is awesome!"
Such a perfectly uniform formation was somewhat intimidating.
Forget the other Train Conductors—even Lu Xingyuan was stunned when he saw it.
"The president of the Mutual Aid Association actually reached Level 3 already? That was fast!"
Sure enough, concentrating resources made things easier. The only question was whether Pan Wei would really honor his promise to share the benefits with everyone.
But regardless, Pan Wei reaching Level 3 still dealt a considerable blow to the vast number of Train Conductors.
"Holy shit, that fast? I haven't even figured out how to reach Level 2, and someone's already reached Level 3?"
"Boss is awesome! If I'd known this would happen, I would've joined the Mutual Aid Association back then! I wonder if it's too late to join now!"
"How do I join the Mutual Aid Association? Would one Train Coin as an entrance fee work?"
The people from other factions immediately found themselves unable to sit still.
"Come to the Heavenly Splendor Association! We'll never charge our members a single fee!"
"Any Train Conductor who joins the Iron Revival Association will receive a welcome gift pack filled with abundant supplies!"
"Sisters, come join our Crimson Legion! Why submit yourselves to stinky men?"
Once again, Lu Xingyuan received olive branches from all the major factions.
And every one of them offered generous terms.
Even the Heavenly Splendor Association was among them!
"Our president said you're a talented guy. We won't hold your past mistakes against you anymore. Hurry up and join us—we're willing to pool the strength of the entire association to help you become the first to reach Level 3!"
It was obvious that Pan Wei's advancement to Level 3 had put tremendous pressure on them.
Naturally, the Mutual Aid Association also extended an olive branch.
Although Lu Xingyuan had blacklisted Sun Yi, other members of the Mutual Aid Association could still send him private messages. "Our vice president asked me to pass this on. These are his exact words, so listen carefully: This is the strength of our Mutual Aid Association. You didn't understand back then, and we don't blame you for it. But now you've seen it. You should understand what you need to do, right?"
I really don't.
Lu Xingyuan cleared all the private messages from his inbox, then opened his chat with Gu Wanqing.
That girl had sent him a whole barrage of messages.
"Holy crap, did you see it? Someone in the chat channel has already reached Level 3!"
"That's insane. I haven't even gathered half the materials needed for Level 3. Who knows when I'll get there? Meanwhile, they're already way ahead!"
"How do you feel? Are you sad, depressed, aggrieved, and on the verge of tears?"
"Cry, cry. It's no sin for a man to cry."
"I understand. You were the first Train Conductor in our district to reach Level 2, but now someone else has snatched the title of first to reach Level 3. How could that possibly feel good?"
"There are still lots of people in the chat channel talking about you. They're saying you've shown your true colors, saying you've become just another ordinary person."
"But listen to Sister Qing—there's no need to take their criticism to heart. In Sister Qing's eyes, you're the best. Keep it up!"
Lu Xingyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Am I really that fragile in your eyes?"
But after thinking about it, he deleted those words.
"Sister Qing! This baby is hurting, this baby feels wronged, this baby is suffering!"
"They're all mocking me like crazy now, saying I've fallen off."
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"Waaah!"
"I need comfort. I need Sister Qing to soothe my wounded little heart."
Very soon, Gu Wanqing sent him a photo.
It showed a pair of exquisitely beautiful little feet, their skin fair and smooth with a faint pink flush.
All ten toes were round and full, like tiny white shells polished by a stream—delicate and adorable.
Lu Xingyuan froze and slowly typed a question mark.
"There, comfort for you."
"I..."
Lu Xingyuan nearly couldn't catch his breath.
"What the hell is wrong with you?"
"Isn't this the greatest comfort a girl can give a boy?"
Oh, damn, kid, you're truly invincible.
Lu Xingyuan composed himself a little, trying his best not to burst into tears.
"How many materials are you still short for your upgrade? Want me to spare you some?"
Gu Wanqing sent another message.
Lu Xingyuan carefully took stock of everything.
He had already gathered all the wood, metal, glass, and so on.
Now he only lacked rubber and basic circuit boards.
"I'm still short 13 units of rubber."
"I'm still short 9 sets of circuit boards."
Gu Wanqing had rubber and directly transferred him 13 units.
But as for circuit boards, she only had 3 sets.
"That still leaves 6 sets short."
Gu Wanqing went to search the trading channel again.
But unfortunately, many Train Conductors had already reached Level 2, so resources like circuit boards, essential for reaching Level 3, were instantly snatched up the moment they appeared in the trading channel. Their prices were also absurdly high, and exchanging Train Coins for them was clearly not worth it.
"Then I'll wait until the next station. Hopefully, tomorrow gives me a platform rich in resources."
Lu Xingyuan remained very calm.
He didn't feel anxious just because Pan Wei had reached Level 3.
Everyone had their own pace. It was enough to follow his own.
Of course, it would be a lie to say he didn't want to reach Level 3.
After all, once he reached Level 3, he would unlock a new Colorful Hex!
Whether it was Infinite Firepower or Prismatic Pipeline, the previous ones had both been ridiculously powerful. Naturally, the third Hex would be just as amazing!
That night.
Lu Xingyuan had a dream.
He dreamed that he had assembled the Ten Fortune bond. Red envelopes and loot orbs rained down from the sky, he had more Train Coins than he could spend, and everyone was a three-star five-cost unit.
Beside him, a girl wearing a white slip dress knelt before him and shouted, "Brother Yuan is awesome, awesome, so freaking awesome! This little sister worships you, worships you, worships you!"
That look in her eyes was fanatical and devout.
"Hahahahahaha!"
Lu Xingyuan laughed wildly.
The next day, Lu Xingyuan woke up feeling wonderful. He wiped the drool from his mouth and silently memorized his sleeping position. Mm, he would sleep like that again next time.
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