Storm at the Luoqi Heavy Industries Booth

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"Mu Fan, the person who just left is Lin Wu, the heir of the Lin family, Seven Great Families of Landu Star. Just one minute ago, he ordered information tracking through the Sky Communicator, and the target is the two girls in front of you."

A black voice suddenly rang in Mu Fan's ears, Mu Fan to stop tapping his fingers on the table and interrupt his access to the information about Luoqi Heavy Industries producing mechs.

"Do you have any questions?" Wang Nuonuo looked at Mu Fan with her big, curious eyes.

"Playing hard to get." Chu Chu doesn't have a good impression of Mu Fan now.

"There are some things I need to tell you," Mu Fan said casually, wiping his mouth.

"What's up?"

"Affectation."

The two women reacted very differently, but Mu Fan ignored them and said directly, "The person who just left is called Lin Wu."

"Pfft, do we need you to repeat that since we already know?" Chu Chu really felt that Mu Fan was overdoing it; there was no need to try to get attention like this.

Mu Fan said to himself, "He is from Zhongjing City Landu Star. He is the eldest son and first in line to inherit the Lin Blue Capital Seven Great Families. He is also the young master of Landu Star Sea Financial Group."

This sentence instantly silenced the two women.

How did you know?

"The Lin family is the actual controlling shareholder of the four major commercial banks on Landu Star and the largest commercial bank on 19 planets within 5 light-years. Lin Wu, who just arrived, came down to the first floor from over there... yes, over there, the crystal floating staircase. His arrival was not accidental, but inevitable."

Mu Fan spoke calmly, recounting the events with great familiarity, but the information conveyed in his words made Chu Chu's eyes filled with suspicion and uncertainty.

It sounds so convincing, almost like the He Zhen.

"He has now left the Ultraviolet Restaurant, and he may use your account payment information to track your identity Nuonuo."

Chu Chu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Mu Fan, what you're saying is too far-fetched."

Mu Fan ignored her and looked at Wang Nuonuo, saying, "Nuonuo, do you have an anonymous bank card?"

Nuonuo nodded and pulled a platinum card from her bag. The special lotus symbol on it indicated that it was a Platinum Lotus anonymous card with a credit limit of 5 million.

"Okay, you can swipe this card in a bit, but you still have to treat me to this meal. I'll treat you to a big meal when I've earned some money," Mu Fan said apologetically.

"Of course it's my treat! I'm looking forward to your big meal!" Wang Nuonuo said happily, her eyes curving like crescent moons.

Chu Chu covered her face and said, "Nuonuo, you're so easy to fool. You actually believed such a flimsy story."

But the fact is, when the three of them went downstairs to pay the bill, Nuonuo really did as Mu Fan said.

Chu Chu walked at the back and glared at Mu Fan. "He's just trying to freeload and he makes it sound so high-sounding. He has no bottom line."

"Mu Fan, where are you staying tonight? Are you going back to school? If not, you can stay at our Jingwei Hotel, it's right next door, I'll arrange a room for you."

"I'm not going back, thank you. But I'll find a hotel nearby, so don't worry about me. See you in D21 District at 8 a. m. tomorrow." With a smile and a wave, Mu Fan finally left amidst Chu Chu's farewell gaze.

"Nuonuo, how can you trust him so much? He seems like a big liar to me."

"You don't know, the adult is very capable, he wouldn't lie to me."

"Even the most capable can't afford a meal, humph."

"He really doesn't have any money right now. It's so satisfying to get him to promise to treat me to a big meal, hehehe." Nuonuo, who had been covering her mouth and giggling for a while, tugged at Chu Chu's arm, and the two girls finally skipped away.

It's hopeless~

Chu Chu sighed helplessly.

Five minutes later, Lin Wu, who was in his Neo 11 sports car, connected to Sky Communicator. "I'm sorry, young master, the payment information I just found is for an anonymous Lotus Platinum Card."

"What a waste of time. Let's make a trip to the Space Port. The information there is genuine. We can just retrieve the restaurant's surveillance footage regarding the photos." Lin Wu casually hung up the Sky Communicator. It seemed he would have to go back to his home in Blue Moon Bay tonight.

In another place.

"The target has appeared, separated from the two girls, and is now tracking the two girls. The target has begun to move."

Thirty minutes later, information about Mu Fan's accommodation and the two women, Wang Nuonuo, was delivered to the No. 7 Villa in Blue Moon Bay.

Gao Lingze leaned back in the comfortable sofa, listening to the information reported by his subordinate, his eyebrows furrowing as he listened.

"Wang Nuonuo, the little princess of Luoqi Heavy Industries? How did Mu Fan end up with Luoqi Heavy Industries... Zicui Star, no, Fowen Conglomerate's business partner!"

Gao Lingze had finally figured something out, had a look of understanding in his eyes. Could it be that he got in touch with his cheap cousin?

"Continue tracking."

"Yes."

The sudden appearance of Luoqi Heavy Industries is making things increasingly interesting.

A sickly smile flashed across Gao Lingze's face.

The next day, after getting up and having breakfast, Mu Fan took a taxi directly to D21 District.

Since Black mentioned last night that it was going to collect and organize information on mechs from other regions, there has been no vibration feedback from the watch until now.

A moment later, Wang Nuonuo, wearing a light pink t-shirt and denim shorts, and Chu Chu, who had changed into a casual summer dress, appeared in front of Mu Fan.

Good morning, sir!

"Good morning, you're here so early." Mu Fan smiled at the energetic and beautiful girl in front of him.

"Let's go, to the Mecha Association's exhibition!!"

Despite the same weekend, the popularity had grown over the course of a week, and was no less than the previous week.

"Fire Rain Mecha! A true firepower turret, the strongest mech for mercenary operations—behold the latest product from Simon Mecha Company!"

"Master Malz's latest creation, the Serpent Shadow M2 Air Combat Mecha, is equipped with an excellent aerodynamic engine."

"Hello sir, our company's latest mech, the Ice Swallow Generation 3, is widely known in Xinqiluo and is available for test drives."

Mu Fan and his two companions entered from 31st Exhibition Area. The chessboard-patterned booths left them overwhelmed with their attention.

The lively atmosphere further piqued the interest of the three of them.

"This is my first time at a mecha exhibition, it's absolutely spectacular!" Wang Nuonuo's face was flushed with excitement. As the little princess of Luoqi Heavy Industries, she rarely had the opportunity to be at the forefront of a mecha exhibition.

"That mecha is so beautiful!" Chu Chu pointed to a light gold mecha over there. The soft color scheme, the slender body structure, and the two wings that spread out on the back made it look like a mecha designed for women.

This is incredibly appealing to female mecha enthusiasts, and the exhibition area perfectly caters to female customers like Chu Chu who have high standards for aesthetics.

"Nuonuo, I didn't see Luoqi Heavy Industries last time I came. Which area is their booth in?" Mu Fan asked.

"Area 39, we're in Area 32 now. We need to walk to the end and then turn left." Nuonuo looked down at the 3D map that appeared on the Sky Communicator, making Mu Fan feel embarrassed. Why didn't he think of looking at the map last time? And last time he went straight and turned right.

"Last time I went to numbers 36 and 37, I also saw a silver-white mech, which was also from Zicui Star, called something like Arabela Weapons Company."

Wang Nuonuo, who was engrossed in her conversation, suddenly stopped and exchanged a glance with Chu Chu. "Arabela Weapons Company? Zhang Yuanren?"

Mu Fan, with his keen hearing, twitched his ears. Zhang Yuanren?

He had heard this name many times before, but this time he was surprised to hear it from Wang Nuonuo's mouth.

"Hmm? Great Bear, you know Zhang Yuanren too?" Wang Nuonuo asked, noticing Mu Fan's expression.

"I know, we took the special recruitment exam together. I even saw him when the Dawn Exchange Group came over a while ago."

"You knew that too?"

"Hmph, I know, a very annoying young master." Upon hearing these three words, Wang Nuonuo made no attempt to hide her disgust.

Chu Chu, standing next to him, then realized that this person, who she thought was just spouting nonsense, actually claimed to know Zhang Yuanren and that they had even taken the exam together.

Dawn... Exchange group!?

"Mu Fan, is the Dawn you mentioned the A-level Dawn Academy on the Capital Star?" Chu Chu finally couldn't contain her curiosity and asked.

Mu Fan nodded.

"On Landu Star, there's probably only one academy that can get Dawn to come and exchange ideas. So you're a student at the Dingchuan Academy?! We're actually alumni!" By the end, Chu Chu was stunned by her own reasoning. She was actually classmates with this gigolo who talked about starships all the time.

"Oh, Chu Chu, he's in the same year as us, hehe, I was having so much fun yesterday I forgot to tell you." Wang Nuonuo suddenly realized, but there was no apology on her face, and she even winked at Chu Chu.

"Then what did he say about training yesterday? Did he arrive before us? What's his major?" Chu Chu asked in a series of questions.

"The Army Reserve Special Recruitment is a special recruitment selection jointly conducted by the military and the academy. Mu Fan entered as the only Core Student in this special recruitment selection in Dingchuan." Wang Nuonuo's proud expression filled her entire face, and the radiance on her face attracted the attention of many passersby.

He's Core Student!!

Chu Chu now understands what Wang Nuonuo meant when she said he was very capable yesterday.

He was selected as one of the Core Student out of millions!

What this means is very clear to Chu Chu, who has a thorough understanding of the college system.

This means that the man she thought was a freeloader just a moment ago is actually the strongest among this year's Dingchuan trainees!!

He is the first person to be officially recognized by the Dingchuan Academy!

If nothing unexpected happens, he is very likely to become one of the leading figures of the Dingchuan Academy in the next four years.

Oh My God...

Seeing Chu Chu's surprised expression as she covered her mouth with her hand, Wang Nuonuo couldn't help but giggle.

Now I finally know how powerful Great Bear is. I looked down on him yesterday, humph!

Thinking about it, he stuck out his tongue at Chu Chu, and his cute appearance made Mu Fan laugh.

"I'm sorry, sir, our company's orders are booked five months in advance, and we have no stock available."

"Then what about this one you've put here? I want this one."

"Ah, sir, this is our company's prototype and cannot be sold. Please understand."

"Get your manager out here."

"Hello sir, I am the product manager of our company and the person in charge of this booth."

"... Then I want the first batch five months from now."

"Of course, thank you for your recognition of Arabela Weapons Company. The initial deposit is 6 million Star Coin. Would you like to pay now?"

As the three were walking, they suddenly heard this conversation from ahead. When they looked up, Mu Fan was surprised to find that he had returned to exhibition area 37, the same spot as last time.

"Alabella!?" Nuonuo and Chu Chu exclaimed in unison.

"Ladies, are you familiar with our company? Our latest Sixth-Generation Engine mech, the Wind Speed Gladiator, is suitable for both men and women. Its agile design has already attracted many female customers." The product manager, who had led the customers into the work area, looked directly at the two women after hearing their exclamations and then spoke with a broad smile.

Wang Nuonuo stood still, her clear eyes fixed on the silver-white mecha. Its aerodynamic, streamlined shell and relatively slender waist, paired with the lightsaber in its hand, were simply mesmerizing.

"It looks so good!" Wang Nuonuo's cute little face scrunched up in confusion, which puzzled Mu Fan greatly.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm a little worried about the mecha my grandpa mentioned... because he said it's a medium-heavy mecha, and I hope it's not too clumsy and stupid."

"A few customers... Hmm? It's you." The product manager initially thought he looked familiar, but after hearing Mu Fan's voice, he finally realized, "You're the one who came last weekend!"

"Yes, you remembered me." Mu Fan grinned.

"Excuse me, please leave this booth, thank you." Upon seeing Mu Fan's confirmation, the product manager immediately changed his attitude, no longer trying to keep them, but instead wanting to get rid of the three of them.

"Fine, I won't look then." Wang Nuonuo, whose mind was now preoccupied with worrying about her own booth, said angrily after hearing this and walked away.

Before leaving, Mu Fan innocently said to the product manager, "You don't even humbly accept my suggestions."

Then the product manager stomped his feet in anger as he watched the three figures walk away.

"Go, send someone over and see where those three went. I just heard they seem to be from another company. Let's sabotage them this time too." The product manager in the suit pulled over a staff member and gave the order, then turned and went backstage. He was going to find Master Pilot Fan Lunding.

Walk one booth forward, booth number 38, then turn left, booth number 39, and you've arrived!

"Luoqi Heavy Industries".

Mu Fan felt comfortable and at ease looking at the cast iron sign with its simple industrial feel.

The heavy and rugged metal carving style, coupled with the three-story-tall black mech standing at the entrance, with its dull paint and bare exterior, would make people think they had come to the wrong place if it weren't for the twin cannons, Laser Sword, and missile launchers hanging on the weapon wall behind it.

However, Wang Nuonuo stared at it for a long time with her mouth agape, then stammered, "This... this is my family's mecha?"

This is absolutely hideous!

Wang Nuonuo's aesthetic sense was shocked by what she saw at that moment.

Mu Fan squinted as he examined the machine in front of him.

The machine's bare exterior didn't seem so ugly to him, because he could see at least fifteen weapon slots on its outer shell at a glance.

The mecha, which was about ten meters tall, was considered medium to large in the exhibition hall. Mu Fan looked up at the joints of the mecha. Underneath the heavy shell were sophisticated mechanical connections, especially behind the knees of the legs, where there were two energy transmitters that ended there.

This means that the machine's engine is likely to provide a separate power boost to the legs.

Mu Fan continued scanning upwards from his own perspective, paying no attention to the matching weapon components hanging on the weapon wall.

In his view, the mech standing at the entrance of the Luoqi Heavy Industries booth has unlimited potential.

For Mu Fan, who is completely biased towards mecha melee combat, he can't judge the shooting aspect, but in terms of melee combat, although this mecha looks extremely rudimentary at first glance, the reinforcement of those details shows that the designer of this mecha has definitely been on the battlefield!

Several key, vulnerable parts even have additional alloy reinforcement attachments.

Is this the Extremely Special Soldier Mecha that Nuonuo mentioned?

"Luoqi Heavy Industries? What kind of company is that? Let me check the introduction first... I'm dying of laughter, it's actually a metallurgical factory. No wonder it looks like a mining robot, hahaha." There were also twenty or thirty people around the booth, but compared to Arabela Weapons Company over there, there were five or six times fewer people.

"It's absolutely hideous and looks incredibly clumsy. Look at the specifications: the prototype is equipped with Sixth Generation Dual-Core Gravity Engine, but the first-generation GE-1 sold in mass production is only Fifth and a Half Generation? Are they kidding their customers? Fifth and a Half Generation engine driving such a huge machine? It'd probably be a prime target for concentrated fire. How dare they sell this thing!"

"It looks terrible. What kind of lousy company can let me in? A couple of days ago, a friend told me that he had seen some really bad ones, and I didn't believe it at first, but now I do."

Wang Nuonuo was already furious at the sight of this clumsy and bulky machine, and hearing the surrounding chatter almost brought her to tears.

Just then, a mocking voice came from behind the three. "It's shameful to associate with a company like this. They brought such a lousy mecha. How much money did they bribe the Mecha Association? I suggest we talk to the event organizers and demand a re-evaluation of the company's qualifications."

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