Zhao Qiang pushed open the door and paused for a moment: "Da Yuan?"
Zhong Dayuan was drinking tea when he heard the call and looked up: "Zhao Qiang? What brings you here?"
Zhao Qiang said, "I came with a friend."
Zhong Dayuan said, "I've come to pick up the car; the paperwork isn't finished yet."
Zhao Qiang asked, "Have you been working at Jiayuan Investment Company these past two days?"
Zhong Dayuan said, "I went for two days, but the class monitor wasn't there. Her assistant received me, and the atmosphere inside seemed very tense."
Zhao Qiang said, "Yes, that's how it is in big companies; the workload is heavy."
Zhong Dayuan said, "However, the annual salary and benefits are quite considerable, and there is full medical insurance. You know, these days poor people can't afford to go to the hospital, but with medical insurance, it's much easier."
Zhao Qiang said, "You're still considered poor?"
Zhong Dayuan said, "How can it not count? My parents paid for this car to make a good impression. Gas prices are rising every day, and I can barely afford gas with my meager salary."
Zhao Qiang patted Zhong Dayuan on the shoulder and casually said, "Then work hard, earning a few million a year won't be a problem."
Zhong Dayuan chuckled: "You'd better pay me a salary. The squad leader isn't so easy to talk to."
With a creak, Yang Shiyun pushed open the door and came in, followed by a fat middle-aged man who was very respectful to her. Yang Shiyun ignored Zhong Dayuan and said to Zhao Qiang, "The repair shop can be cleared out tomorrow. Let's take a look at the environment today."
Zhao Qiang stood up and said, "Okay."
Zhong Dayuan was somewhat surprised: "Zhao Qiang, what's going on?" He knew that Zhao Qiang and Yang Shiyun knew each other because Yang Shiyun had greeted Zhao Qiang when she personally repaired the car here last time.
Zhao Qiang said, "I have some things to do with my friend here. You should hurry up and get your car and go to work."
Zhong Dayuan said, "The person handling the paperwork told me to wait a moment."
Yang Shiyun said to the man behind her, "Manager Wang, please take him to complete the car pick-up procedures."
Manager Wang smiled and said to Zhong Dayuan, "Sir, please come with me."
Zhong Dayuan was somewhat flattered. This auto repair shop was quite large, and he knew the manager a little about him. The manager was a prominent businessman in the area, but now he was being so respectful to him. This was really unexpected. He guessed that he would get a discount when he paid the bill.
Yang Shiyun led Zhao Qiang on a tour of the repair shop, saying, "The vehicles inside need time to be cleared. A tow truck will be here soon, and these vehicles will be taken to other repair shops for processing."
Zhao Qiang said, "I think we shouldn't go through all that trouble. Let's leave all these cars here, and I'll reimburse the owners for whatever amount they need."
Yang Shiyun asked, "Why? Do you have money to burn?"
Zhao Qiang said, "The materials used in these vehicles can be used."
Yang Shiyun said, "I see. That makes things simple. We can finish dealing with the scene today."
At the dinner table, Zhao Weidong and Liu Huilan finally couldn't help but ask their son, "Qiang, we're staying here every day, so we don't have to do the work back home anymore. Should we go home tomorrow?"
Xu Xiaoya, Luo Wei, and the others all looked at Zhao Qiang; this matter had to be decided by Zhao Qiang.
Zhao Qiang thought for a moment, put down his chopsticks and said, "Dad, Mom, Grandpa, to tell you the truth, you are in great danger right now. I believe you still remember what happened at the hotel entrance last time, so we have to stay here for the time being and can only go home after the crisis is over."
Zhao Tiancheng said to his son and daughter-in-law, "Listen to Qiang. Why worry about those farm chores? Everything should be for Qiang's sake."
The old man's words were more effective than a hundred explanations from Zhao Qiang. Although Zhao Weidong felt a bit stifled living here for a long time, he still wanted to stay. Not for any other reason than to avoid causing trouble for his son. The last incident had frightened him and Liu Huilan. Since his son was confident that he could handle it, then let his son do it.
After dinner, Zhao Qiang returned to his room, opened his notebook, and became somewhat lost in thought. How long had Wei been gone? Given her personality, she shouldn't have gone this long without contacting him, so why hadn't he heard from her? Had something happened to her? But with her ability to control energy, even if she couldn't attack others, she should at least be able to protect herself, right?
Zhao Qiang patted the notebook on the table and sighed, "Wei, where are you?"
Temporarily putting aside his thoughts of missing Wei, Zhao Qiang logged into QQ again to check his messages, but there was still no news from the guy who had hacked into his computer last time. He had asked him to come to Beijing but then never showed up. Why was that?
Knock, knock, there were two knocks on the door from the outside. "Zhao Qiang, I'm coming in."
Yang Shiqi pushed the door open and entered. Zhao Qiang was very easygoing, so sometimes people could even come in without knocking.
"Did you go out with my second sister today?" Yang Shiqi asked.
Zhao Qiang said, "Yes, I went to the repair shop. I plan to modify a few cars."
Yang Shiqi said, "But I remember you and my second sister have no relationship, right? When did you start saying that?"
Zhao Qiang smiled and said, "It's alright. She's just curious about our equipment and insists on learning from me."
Yang Shiqi said, "Learn from you? Do you think she can even learn it?"
Zhao Qiang said, "I tried to persuade her, but she said she was very smart and could learn as long as I taught her."
Yang Shiqi, who was joking, naturally knew a lot about Zhao Qiang. If Yang Shiyun could learn Zhao Qiang's skills, would she still be herself?
Zhao Qiang stopped discussing the matter and asked, "What was the Wang family's reaction today?"
Yang Shiqi said, "No, it seems like nothing happened. Could it be that they've already compromised after losing the challenge?"
Zhao Qiang snorted: "They want to compromise, but I won't agree."
Yang Shiqi said, "Let's leave this matter here for now. At least let's not kill anyone anymore, okay? It's exhausting to suppress so many heinous crimes. Although my dad and grandpa don't say it, I can understand."
Zhao Qiang asked, "Do they have any other complaints about us staying here?"
Yang Shiqi shook her head: "I never said that, don't overthink it."
Zhao Qiang said, "Could you help us find a large plot of land in the central area? We'll renovate it and move there. It will serve as our residence in Beijing. After all, Jiayuan Building is just an office space."
Yang Shiqi said, "Okay, we're not short of money anyway, so I'll try my best to buy as much as possible, the bigger the better."
Zhao Qiang said, "Wrong. As long as it's big enough and not crowded, it's fine. If the place is too big, it's difficult for us to guard."
Yang Shiqi laughed and said, "I'm just worried that you have too many women and nowhere to stay."
Zhao Qiang scratched his head. "Do you think I'm a stud? This is already giving me a headache enough."
Yang Shiqi giggled as she left, saying, "I'm going. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."
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Volume Two [627] Learning Arts
【627】Learning a craft
As the weather grew cooler, Zhao Qiang felt lonely sitting alone in the empty repair shop.
After finishing his cigarette, Zhao Qiang stood up. He had already sketched out a preliminary modification plan in his mind. The first principle for modifying the vehicle was bulletproofing. This bulletproofing standard was not just against handgun bullets, but against any bullets, including explosive attacks. Otherwise, it would be difficult to guarantee the safety of the occupants. This required modifying the materials used to manufacture the vehicle body. 'G' substance needed to be added to the outer skin to increase its strength. However, Zhao Qiang could not manufacture 'G' substance entirely on his own. He could only deduct it from the amount required by the state. This required Yang Shiqi to work on it. Even if the supply to the state was not reduced, the supply of raw materials needed to be increased so that more 'G' substance could be extracted for Zhao Qiang's use.
The second principle of the modification is to be capable of operating in the air and sea. As a prototype vehicle, it could only drive in ordinary conditions in six locations. However, in order to ensure that the occupants can escape danger more quickly in the event of an attack, the modified vehicle must be able to fly, enter water, and even burrow underground. Of course, Zhao Qiang cannot realize this function for the time being, but it can be used as a long-term modification concept.
Because of the production capability of anti-gravity devices, it is not difficult to fly into the air. Moreover, the balance is not controlled by the human brain, but automatically controlled by the vehicle system. Combined with the propulsion system, it is also simple to achieve stable flight in the air.
The design for entering the water is not complicated. As long as the vehicle body is well sealed, it does not need oxygen to generate power because it uses a battery. When entering the water, just add a few more propellers. In addition, considering the long-term underwater operation, a crew oxygen supply system is also needed. Zhao Qiang can completely manufacture a device to separate oxygen from the water, without having to obtain it from the outside in advance. That would increase the amount of equipment inside the vehicle, thereby reducing the interior space.
In addition, we also need to consider eating, drinking, and urinating. Eating is easy to solve; we can simply place a few compressed biscuits and a few bottles of water in the vehicle. However, things like defecating and urinating can only be solved using methods commonly used by astronauts, since it's impossible to be in the vehicle all day. Unless it's absolutely unbearable, they can hold it in for a while. Therefore, this system doesn't need to be made too advanced.
Yang Shiyun came out of the office carrying two cups of milk tea. She walked over and handed one to Zhao Qiang. Zhao Qiang smelled it, thought it smelled good, and said, "Thank you."
Yang Shiyun smiled faintly: "You're welcome. I thought you wouldn't like it. Men generally like to drink tea."
Zhao Qiang said, "It's okay for her to drink a little milk." After saying that, Zhao Qiang glanced at Yang Shiyun's chest, seemingly casually.
Yang Shiyun blushed, perhaps because the word 'milk' made her think of something else.
"Do you have a blueprint for the renovation?" Yang Shiyun changed the subject, taking a small sip as she spoke; it was very fragrant and sweet.
Zhao Qiang said, "I've got it. The initial modifications will be very simple, but very practical."
Yang Shiyun held out her hand: "Let me see the plan."
Zhao Qiang pointed to his head: "It's in here."
Yang Shiyun said, "You're talking nonsense. How could such a massive transformation be remembered?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Since you can remember everything you see, why can't I?"
Yang Shiyun was speechless. Zhao Qiang felt that she had a strong thirst for knowledge and he didn't want to discourage her too much. Besides, it would be good for someone to give him some advice, so he gave Yang Shiyun a general overview.
Yang Shiyun said, "Given that you have the technology to manufacture anti-gravity devices, what you're saying is indeed easy to achieve. So let's get started. Let me think about how you'll refine 'g' matter."
Regarding whether or not to let Yang Shiyun know about the energy, Zhao Qiang had carefully considered it and consulted Yang Shiqi's opinion. In the end, Zhao Qiang decided not to hide it from Yang Shiyun. First of all, Yang Shiyun was a member of the Yang family, and even if she didn't help Zhao Qiang, she wouldn't help the Wang family. In addition, Zhao Qiang considered Yang Shiyun's other identity, the Invisible Person, which was something Zhao Qiang needed to win over. Zhao Qiang had always been fighting alone, and having a powerful ally would be a good thing.
Several truckloads of semi-finished mixed liquid have already been brought into the repair shop. Zhao Qiang and Yang Shiyun walked into the repair workshop. Zhao Qiang first made a rough estimate. He could refine one truckload of 'g' substance. However, if he refined it all at once, his energy consumption would be too great, and there might be danger. After all, it was still uncertain whether the Wang family had truly given up.
"Are you sure it's really true that no refining equipment is needed?"
Zhao Qiang nodded: "You understand the concept of human energy, right?"
Yang Shiyun clenched her fist: "You mean supporting this kind of movement, even including the energy for cell growth?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Pretty much. This kind of energy exists in the human body. If there were a way to separate it and amplify its power a hundred or a thousand times, have you thought about the consequences?"
Yang Shiyun looked surprised: "Putting aside the result, how can we separate it from the human body? That's simply impossible."
Zhao Qiang said, "I used to think the same way as you, but..." As he spoke, Zhao Qiang waved his hand, and a ball of energy shot out. A detection device on the ground suddenly floated in the air. Zhao Qiang waved his hand again, and the device flew away into the distance. Then, with another wave of his hand, the flying device returned. He then removed the energy covering it, and the detection device landed on the ground.
A loud bang startled Yang Shiyun awake. "My God, are you an equipment-type superpower?"
Zhao Qiang said, "If you think it's necessary to differentiate, then let's call it a composite type."
"Then can I do what you do?" Yang Shiyun asked.
Zhao Qiang said, "I don't know, which is why I told you that some things can't be learned just because you have a good memory."
Yang Shiyun said eagerly, "Tell me the method, let me try it."
Zhao Qiang said, "I don't know the specific operating method. These things are all done by mental commands."
"What do you mean?" Yang Shiyun couldn't understand.
Zhao Qiang said, "It's like when you become invisible. You don't know how you become invisible. When you need to become invisible, you just need to think about it, and then you don't know how the rest of the work is done."
Yang Shiyun chimed in, "That's right, that's exactly my situation. Do you think you can just make me think like that too?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Theoretically, that's true, but if it were possible, your third sister and the others would all be human by now."
Yang Shiyun snorted, "Maybe I'm different from them." After saying that, Yang Shiyun closed her eyes and began to meditate, ignoring even the matter of refining 'g' matter.
Zhao Qiang didn't disturb Yang Shiyun, thinking it would be better to let her practice on her own and have something to do so he could focus on refining the 'g' substance. Sure enough, Yang Shiyun concentrated on her cultivation and didn't disturb Zhao Qiang's refining of the 'g' substance. After Zhao Qiang finished refining a truckload of the mixture, Yang Shiyun was still thinking with her eyes closed, sweating profusely. The equipment in front of her didn't move an inch. Zhao Qiang smiled wryly and carried the refined 'g' substance to his office, where there was plenty of food; he needed to replenish his energy.
Unbeknownst to them, Yang Shiqi was already sitting in her office. The guards here were her people, so she didn't need to announce her presence at all. Zhao Qiang was startled when he saw Yang Shiqi: "You appear out of nowhere!"
Yang Shiqi waved her finger: "I'm conducting a surprise inspection to see if you've been messing around with my second sister."
Zhao Qiang, sweating profusely, asked, "Am I that kind of person?"