My Love Rival and I Are 100% Compatible - Chapter 105
Wen Xinghuo waited for Chi Yueshan at Exit C of the Mechanical City.
This was the cargo transport area, with large cargo and AI-controlled transport vehicles constantly moving.
Society now uses machinery extensively, making it difficult for many former manual laborers to find work.
Where manual labor is needed, the pay is inevitably high.
Wen Xinghuo wore a dark blue work uniform, her hat hanging from her wrist. She watched the latest batch of mechanical goods board a spaceship, then opened her holocom.
Sheng Yangkui hadn’t messaged her yet.
Even though she didn’t usually believe online chats reflected true feelings,
she couldn’t help but feel a little frustrated.
It was already dark, the stars in the sky blending with the lights of the hovercars.
Wen Xinghuo turned around, frowning, and saw Chi Yueshan running towards her from a distance.
The air track directly to the Mechanical City was on the west side; Chi Yueshan got lost after getting off.
The Upper World’s Mechanical City was incomparable to the Lower World’s; it was clearly the largest interstellar mechanical trading hub, with an astonishing area and number of shops.
Chi Yueshan had only been here once, sneaking in furtively, never daring to look properly.
Luckily, Wen Xinghuo’s directions were precise, and she was easy to spot. Chi Yueshan saw her from afar.
Her current appearance was far more beautiful than Wen Xinghuo remembered, like a wildflower carefully nurtured and transplanted into an elegant pot, possessing the grace of a noble flower.
Her personality remained carefree, unconcerned with appearances. She brushed her windblown hair and cheerfully called out, “Hello, Senior Wen!”
Wen Xinghuo: “All done?”
Chi Yueshan nodded. The Upper World’s technology was perfect; only the removal process was excruciatingly painful, but the post-treatment was very comfortable.
She smiled brightly, “Which shop is hiring? I’ll go take a look.”
The small mechanical shop Wen Xinghuo mentioned was in a corner of Zone E. The owner was only hiring short-term workers to disassemble discarded mechas.
It was easy to find movers, but not people who could disassemble and assemble mechas.
Wen Xinghuo heard about it from the owner of her part-time shop.
She briefly introduced it and let Chi Yueshan handle the rest.
Xi Shuang’s messages arrived intermittently, reporting on the practical training list’s progress, sighing repeatedly.
[Xi Shuang: Xinghuo, just make do with it. Our practical training isn’t a battlefield, a compatibility rate below 90% is fine.]
[Xi Shuang: Besides, even if there’s danger, we have instructors patrolling, don’t worry, no one will die.]
Wen Xinghuo wasn’t worried about that.
Standing at the entrance, she looked like a hesitant old tree.
[Wen Xinghuo: It feels different.]
[Xi Shuang: Feels? Although mechas can be considered wives. But this it’s a critical moment. If you’re short of money, I can lend you some, but if it’s about feelings, I can’t really help you with that.]
[Wen Xinghuo: It’s just wrong.]
She had always been clumsy with words since childhood. When she was wandering, she didn’t need to argue, she just fought.
Even in the Upper World, she didn’t have much opportunity to express her feelings. The Wen family was the laughingstock of the nobles, and Wen Xinghuo was mute at home.
She hadn’t considered this a flaw before.
But after talking to Sheng Yangkui, this flaw became fatal.
She didn’t know how to express herself.
Especially after Sheng Yangkui confessed that she was reincarnated.
Sheng Yangkui was timid and cautious, even more careful when discussing this topic, using abbreviations and classical Chinese, it took Wen Xinghuo a long time to decipher them.
Not to mention the shock her identity brought.
Sheng Yangkui’s guilt was very obvious, and her secret was heavy.
No matter how Wen Xinghuo asked, she said to wait.
Wait for what?
Wen Xinghuo was even more anxious, but her silence made her even more afraid of the predetermined future.
Sheng Yangkui would be killed by her.
Xi Zhoumeng would die, and Chi Yueshan would die too.
Is that really the future she would experience?
It was terrifying.
[Xi Shuang: But I told Zhoumeng about this, she said you should try the one in the storage room that will be opened next semester.]
Wen Xinghuo was stunned.
[The War God mecha?]
[Xi Shuang: She’s very confident in you.]
Xi Shuang didn’t know that everyone knew the future. She was still immersed in her guilt for not having complete faith in Wen Xinghuo as a friend.
[She said that, I think you can try too.]
Wen Xinghuo didn’t know what to say.
Should she ask Xi Zhoumeng?
Was she so certain because her future self would obtain the legendary mecha?
A hero?
Is it really that good?
“Senior Wen! What are you thinking about!”
Chi Yueshan came over, her hair loosely tied in a bun, a few strands of hair hanging in front of her eyes, she roughly blew them away.
She said happily, “The boss said I can do it, I have a job, and the salary is pretty good.”
Wen Xinghuo: “Congratulations.”
Chi Yueshan could see she wasn’t happy, she asked, “Are you worried about something?”
Wen Xinghuo: “A little.”
Chi Yueshan said “oh,” “Me too.”
Wen Xinghuo didn’t know what to say, she awkwardly changed the subject, “Are you hungry? I’ll treat you to dinner, or are you going back now?”
It was completely dark, but the Mechanical City was still busy.
As a major transit point for the interstellar, the R star system’s Mechanical City handled most of the transportation.
Many merchants from other star systems came to buy mechanical goods.
From daily necessities to mechas.
Even though mechas were tools for Alphas to fight, many wealthy families would customize them for their children.
It was a kind of blessing, anticipating the differentiation results.
Chi Yueshan: “No, I’ll treat you to dinner. Xi Zhoumeng is having a big meal outside, I want to eat something delicious too.”
She no longer wore glasses, her beautiful eyes blinked, she teased Wen Xinghuo with a smile, “Did you quarrel with the little princess?”
Wen Xinghuo: “No.”
Chi Yueshan: “Xi Shuang told me, you got drunk late at night and almost knocked someone’s motorcycle over.”
Wen Xinghuo rarely gritted her teeth, “I didn’t.”
Chi Yueshan: “Okay, what should we eat? Senior, you recommend, there should be some nearby, right?”
Wen Xinghuo: “Hmm.”
Chi Yueshan stood next to Wen Xinghuo. Her screen showed her conversation with Xi Zhoumeng.
This person was making a big fuss for the palace banquet, sending Chi Yueshan countless three-choice options.
It was probably more like three hundred choices, the sweet troubles of a rich person.
[Xi Zhoumeng: Where did you go just now? You replied three seconds late.]
[Chi Yueshan: I said I was looking for a job, Senior Wen introduced me, it’s disassembling mechas, it’s awesome, it’s paid by the hour.]
[Xi Zhoumeng: I offered you a job paying ten thousand a day, and you didn’t take it, you’re hopeless.]
[Chi Yueshan: You’re against me doing what I like?]
[Xi Zhoumeng: Of course not, are you still with Wen Xinghuo?]
After this sentence, Xi Zhoumeng sent a very sarcastic meme: Are you just going to abandon her?
Chi Yueshan had never been involved in relationships before, but based on her understanding of those around her, dating always involved jealousy, possession, and longing.
She and Xi Zhoumeng had all three, but it was like a game.
It was probably the effect of their 100% compatibility.
It was like complete telepathy, able to understand each other’s true thoughts.
There’s no one else.
How could there be someone else?
[Chi Yueshan: Yes, I don’t want you! You’re such a spendthrift.]
[Xi Zhoumeng: Some people are ruthless after sleeping together, saying things like ‘lick me there’ when things are good, now you’re calling me a spendthrift.]
Can you even say that?
It’s good that my screen is only visible to me, damn it.
[Chi Yueshan: I don’t have time for you, I’m going to eat with Senior Wen.]
[Xi Zhoumeng: Ask her if she’s heartbroken, Xi Shuang’s photo is too tragic.]
Chi Yueshan looked at Wen Xinghuo.
Wen Xinghuo: “What’s wrong?”
Chi Yueshan turned to look at the photo Xi Zhoumeng sent.
The drunk photo Xi Shuang took of Wen Xinghuo.
The reliable and steady Alpha image completely collapsed. How could someone so big cry while hugging a power pole and break it?
For a moment, Chi Yueshan didn’t know whether to laugh or scold Xi Shuang for being too mean.
Chi Yueshan: “Nothing, I just feel like Senior’s very strong.”
Wen Xinghuo didn’t understand.
Chi Yueshan: “What should we eat?”
Help, I really don’t want to lie, but seeing Senior Wen’s face reminds me of that photo, it’s so funny.
Persona collapse!!
There were many small stalls near the Mechanical City. Chi Yueshan immediately recognized the place where Xi Shuang took the photo, subconsciously looking for the power pole.
Ah, only the remains are left.
Wen Xinghuo didn’t notice. She and Chi Yueshan sat on opposite sides, asking Chi Yueshan, “Order whatever you want, the skewers here are cheap.”
Chi Yueshan put down the menu, “Cheaper than the Lower World, sigh, a spoiled brat like Xi Zhoumeng definitely wouldn’t eat this kind of street food.”
Wen Xinghuo: “If you called her, she might come.”
Chi Yueshan: “Forget it, who knows if she’ll call the chicken feet skewers ugly and cause all the shops here to close down.”
Wen Xinghuo: …
It was very cold outside, most people sitting outside were having barbecues and drinking, the air was filled with the smell of shochu.
Chi Yueshan’s expression mirrored the chill in the air. She took two sips, the warmth spreading through her throat.
Wen Xinghuo thought for a while and asked, “How did you live in the Lower World later?”
After Sheng Yangkui told the truth, Wen Xinghuo felt even more guilty towards Chi Yueshan. She didn’t dare to think about Sheng Yangkui’s past life.
She also knew that even without Sheng Yangkui, even if Chi Yueshan really reunited with Wen Xinghuo, there wouldn’t be that kind of future.
Chi Yueshan: “That day, I was looking for a doctor for you, and a kind aunt helped me.”
Chi Yueshan picked up a skewer of small gizzards, “She adopted me later, she’s a Beta who runs a shop in the Lower World’s Mechanical City.”
There were many workers here, the prosperity of the Upper World could also be classified, like ordinary people and nobles.
Ordinary people could be classified by their jobs, and nobles could also be divided into upper and lower classes.
But Chi Yueshan felt that this environment was also good.
She thought: If Xi Zhoumeng weren’t so spoiled, she could try skewers, they’re really delicious.
Wen Xinghuo: “So that’s it? You also learned to repair mechas?”
Wen Xinghuo was still wearing blue work pants, but with a jacket over them, making her look even bigger.
When she lowered her eyes, the scar looked blurry, with a hint of sadness.
Chi Yueshan: “I don’t know either, I just like it. Master said I’m very talented, and I don’t think the academy’s mecha theory is very good anymore.”
Chi Yueshan’s mouth was full of chili oil, and with the shochu, her face was red.
She roughly wiped her mouth and said, “But I just like mechas, sometimes I wish I were an Omega from the M star system.”
Wen Xinghuo also knew that the Betas and Omegas of that star system had naturally good physiques, and their mecha craftsmanship was top-notch. If the previous generation of mechas could be genetically bound, Omegas could also fight the Insect Race.
Wen Xinghuo: “It’s not impossible.”
Chi Yueshan exclaimed, “Hmm?”
Wen Xinghuo nodded naturally, “Zhoumeng said you’re amazing, you’re proficient in both theory and practice, you just lack materials and opportunities.”
Chi Yueshan’s jaw dropped, “Is that true? Xi Zhoumeng actually praised me?”
Although she said that, her smile couldn’t be hidden, “I want to too, the current regulations are so annoying.”
Wen Xinghuo: “After the queen’s change of power, you can make requests.”
Chi Yueshan: “I don’t have the qualifications to make requests.”
She might have gone crazy after drinking last time, Wen Xinghuo was very restrained, afraid of doing something stupid again.
She even chose a different restaurant today.
Wen Xinghuo: “The Xi family is the top noble family, they have the qualifications to make requests.”
When she said this, Chi Yueshan stared at her even more intently.
Wen Xinghuo felt a chill, she asked, “What’s wrong?”
Chi Yueshan lowered her voice, mysteriously asking Wen Xinghuo, “Senior Wen, do you think the future the little princess mentioned is real?”
Wen Xinghuo’s eyes darkened, she shook her head and then nodded.
Chi Yueshan: “Then if she really becomes queen, you two can’t be together.”
Wen Xinghuo’s heart was stabbed again, but Chi Yueshan’s expression was sincere, her worry was very obvious.
Wen Xinghuo thought: Worthy of being Xi Zhoumeng’s girlfriend, her worry makes me sad too.
Chi Yueshan: “But it’s okay.”
She lowered her voice again, her tone slightly slurred from the alcohol, “We’ll just overthrow that future. Xi Zhoumeng said I’ll die, I don’t believe it.”
“If I die, who knows if she’ll go out and mess around.”
Wen Xinghuo twitched her mouth, thinking it was definitely not true.
Who would mess around with Xi Zhoumeng? It feels like even sleeping requires an eighteen-step shower routine; you’d be exhausted before you even start, comparable to the imperial concubines in dramas, who could stand that?
“I think Akui being queen is also good, she can directly change the regulations, change everything.”
Chi Yueshan counted on her fingers, “Like discrimination against the Lower World, Omegas not being able to pilot mechas, and why the queen can’t get married.”
“You two should have a grand wedding, live happily ever after, have ten or eight children, and make those who support the old system mad.”
“As for me… let me think.”
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