"That's right. I did come from that place." After a moment's hesitation, Dr. Chen nodded. He swept one hand through the air before him and tapped a few times, then abruptly vanished on the spot.
Just then, a woman's lovely voice sounded in Wang Yu's ears:
"Dear trainee Mech Pilot player, your free session at the Star River Café will end in one minute. Please make all necessary preparations to log out. 59, 58, 57..."
Wang Yu sighed, likewise swiped a hand to open the virtual Light Screen, and logged out of the game.
The white Game Pod's hatch swung open, and Wang Yu sat up inside.
Li Xiaodao was already waiting beside the Game Pod, chatting merrily with a young woman with a curvaceous figure. Seeing Wang Yu log out as well, he immediately introduced her:
"Mr. Sai, you're finished too? This is Miss Ouyang. She's of Huaguo descent and has been living in Pengjie City for several years. She happens to have booked your pod next." Li Xiaodao, whom Wang Yu normally considered very steady and reserved, had become remarkably talkative in front of the young woman.
"Hello, Mr. Sai. My name is Ouyang Jia. Brother Li just did me a big favor. If you have time, please let me treat you both to a meal." The young woman smiled at Wang Yu and spoke in the language of the British Commonwealth.
Seeing her fair skin and delicate features, Wang Yu naturally understood why Li Xiaodao had become like this. He answered with a smile of his own:
"A friend of Brother Li's is a friend of mine. Please, Miss Ouyang."
With that, he stepped out of the Game Pod and let her have it.
Ouyang Jia nodded, entered the Game Pod, and closed the hatch.
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