Wasteland Development Diary.

Chapter 105 Forehand and Backhand Education

St. Petersburg added: "Some of the electromechanical cities outside also have docks that can provide maintenance for us, but none of them are so well-matched and thorough, and can connect to every area of the optical printing structure without blind spots."

"After each maintenance, not only is there an acceleration boost when leaving the port, but it is also covered with a very good energy shell that can offset 200 points of damage... It is truly unique."

"To be honest, I'm also worried that if the base continues to rely solely on its own energy to help us, it might cause serious damage and become unusable. It's a friend who has helped me, and it's also a perfect base that is rare in our submarine department. Neither I nor those guys want it to collapse and disappear."

"Since there is an organization behind Yalong Bay, I feel relieved."

Zhou Yi then realized that after the repair of the Yalong Bay base was completed, there would be a coating and acceleration process.

He had the same doubts as the St. Petersburg.

Yalong Bay said: "Please don't worry, these two processes are also supported by the light seeds invested by the person being repaired."

That's good.

Zhou Yi asked the electromechanical submarine again: "Besides the shortage of space, do you have any other suggestions?"

The St. Petersburg waited for a while before answering: "It would be best if we had a fixed location, or at least stayed somewhere for a long time during a season, so that it would be easier for everyone to locate and find us."

"I also relied on the locating bomb I left here last time to find my way here, but this method is really laborious. As a free project, I know this request is a bit rude. After all, our normal maintenance cost is more than 1000 light seeds per time, but if it is possible, please consider it..."

Zhou Yixin said, isn’t that a coincidence?

He said on the spot: "This is also what the company is considering. Yalong Bay has been drifting on the Dead Sea for some years, and its operation is as good as we expected, so we decided to move it back to the headquarters and settle it next to our Emerald City, so that it will be stable in the local area for a long time."

"That's great, I'll definitely go there more often!"

St. Petersburg was excited and emphasized again: "But my friend, it's still about the ship space, the ship space... and where is the specific address?"

Zhou Yi said: "It's just east of the Shagang area."

"That place... is a bit remote, but very quiet, with little war. It is indeed a suitable place. So, your collaborator and I will signal each other, so that we can connect once we are within the detection range of both parties."

So, the Red Falcon and the St. Petersburg added each other as LAN friends.

……

Through St. Petersburg, Zhou Yi gained some new insights into Yalong Bay.

Its appearance is full of oppression, but it is a logistical building. The reason why it is so notorious is that various electromechanical submarines are firing at it to defend the safety of this free self-service base.

Yalong Bay’s strongest point is its aircraft defense.

In St. Petersburg parlance.

"At that time, the Mechanical Knights' fleet fired at it. I was also there, waiting for a place to get a ship. I was very worried that it could not withstand it. Unexpectedly, after several B-class ships fired at it, it suffered very little damage. Its defensive capabilities are amazing! It can be used as a military fortress without any problems!"

Lights flickered on the pier of the electromechanical submarine. "But the one in the berth is Big Brother Deep Blue. He is doing repairs and maintenance, and is also a frequent visitor to Yalong Bay. When an A-level life takes action, there will be no surprises."

Even Class A submarines can be summoned to Yalong Bay.

Dark blue.

Zhou Yi silently memorized the name, and asked Hong Xun with his consciousness: "Do you know this Shenlan?"

"It is recorded in the Recursion City database. Class A life is the focus of attention of all parties, but there is very little public information. They are more likely to appear in the open sea."

The drone replied: "Deep Blue is an investigator sent from outside City 404, with unlimited firing rights. Its duty is to investigate and hunt down extremely dangerous disordered electromechanical life forms, and after capturing them, transfer them to City 404 for hibernation."

"It's just that Deep Blue's whereabouts are secretive and he rarely appears in public."

This Deep Blue can be considered as a senior detective assigned from outside the city of 404.

Zhou Yi asked the St. Petersburg: "Deep Blue is also here for maintenance? Why doesn't it go to City 404?"

"You don't know this... Wait for me for a moment, I'll do a partial deep cleaning."

Two beams of light were projected from the bridge of the St. Petersburg in all directions, producing some kind of reaction with the light path on the inner wall of the tunnel.

After about twenty seconds, the rays of light docked with each other.

The light projected from the tunnel was focused on the tail of the submarine, leaving red burn marks on it.

"Finally I found this old injury and it feels better."

The St. Petersburg then continued, "Although I don't know what the interior of City 404 is like, there are definite standards for electromechanical cities."

"To do maintenance, you have to go through physical tests and inspections, then component function evaluations and overall performance tests... The prerequisites must be met one by one, and each step is handled by different individuals, so the waiting time is long."

"It's the same for both E and A-level. You have to make an appointment first and then schedule it. If there are too many, they will be allocated to other cities through lottery."

"This is our electromechanical city, with strict rules and regulations. Unless the person being repaired is dying, they will enter the emergency passage. However, usually the damage is too severe, and a considerable number of them will eventually be sent to a sanatorium for conservative treatment due to the high risk of repair surgery, and then wait to die."

“I don’t want to say our city is stupid and rigid, but that’s the truth.”

Zhou Yi was shocked.

He knows the difficulty in seeing a doctor for electromechanical life.

I just didn’t expect that even the A-level Deep Blue would have to queue up for the lottery.

"That's the situation. It's much faster with Big Brother Deep Blue here. We can go in directly if there's a space. Everyone is willing to give way to him. After all, it's rare to see such a big shot."

The St. Petersburg came back to the old question: "So my friends, it's the same old question. Get more space. Everyone is counting on this to save them at the critical moment."

Zhou Yi nodded: "We will push forward the expansion project as soon as possible."

The disadvantage of lengthy mechanical and electrical urban processes has caused the current pain point of difficult mechanical and electrical life treatment and maintenance.

Perhaps Maria Hospital can consider this direction in the future.

Main purpose achieved.

Finally, before leaving, I met with Captain Qin Xie.

……

The initial meeting between the parties took place through an agent.

Zhou Yi sent out a red falcon, and over there came a furry brown teddy bear.

They met in a small boat.

The ship was provided by Qin Xie, but it was located at the level of the Dead Sea between the base and the fleet.

Teddy Bear opened his arms and spoke of his demands: "We hope to make a statement with the Wasteland Development Company to express the views of this sea alien..."

Hong Jian said, "You proposed to talk on the ship of the Seventh Fleet and use a camera to take pictures for publicity. It would be more convincing if we directly boarded the living surface of this building." Teddy Bear scratched his ear, "That's no problem. I heard that your chairman is very knowledgeable about the Dead Sea. The classical games from the Age of Gods are very popular nowadays. We can express goodwill through games, and the pictures taken will be more contagious. What do you think?"

After getting Zhou Yi's permission, Hong Shun agreed.

Soon, the teddy bear and the captain came ashore on the boat.

Qin Xie looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, with short hair, sharp features, and a thinness that had not yet faded from adolescence.

He was wearing a camel-colored soft leather vest, a white long-sleeved shirt underneath, and black trousers and leather boots.

This young man was not as pale as the people in Changu Town. His complexion was healthy and it was obvious that he had been exposed to a lot of sunlight. There were no visible wounds.

Qin Xie smiled and stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Zhou, I have long heard of your name."

Zhou Yi shook hands with him and smiled politely in return.

The teddy bear next to him was carrying a large device, and with a click, it froze the historic meeting between the two on a piece of white paper. It showed the photo to Zhou Yi and Qin Xie.

In this era, cameras also use optical printing as their core technology.

Although the resolution of the photo is not high, it does not affect recognition.

Qin Xie was a man of quick words. He said, "How about this? Let's walk around here first, let Teddy take a few photos of us, and then we'll end by playing games together."

"Let's just say that we have both proved with practical actions that this sea alien is harmless to humans. Your company's subsequent development and recycling work here will also be more reassuring."

"I will send these photos back to the group and do some publicity and announcements for nearby cities and ports so that we can get through to the mission."

Zhou Yi said it was no problem.

So the two of them took some photos chatting and laughing.

Finally, it’s time for gaming.

Qin Xie brought two wooden tables from the boat, put them together, and erected a horizontal baffle in the middle.

Then he handed Zhou Yi an oval wooden board and said, "Do you know how to play cricket? This classical sport originated from the Age of Gods and is very popular among the Knights."

"How about just playing this?"

The other party waved the board in his hand and took out a small marble.

Zhou Yi walked to the opposite side of him, waved his racket, and signaled the other party: "Come on."

half an hour.

Qin Xie was sweating profusely and panting. He leaned on his knees with both hands and looked at the person in front of him in shock: "You...how many years have you practiced those moves...to be able to fight like this?"

Zhou Yi felt like he was just warming up.

After all, table tennis is a national sport.

I used to be a bad player in school, but when I played against the new human Qin Xie, I was able to master the game, using all kinds of forehand and backhand tactics. Even if the racket was not very comfortable and the ball became a little heavier, it did not affect my ability to beat the weak player.

The best part is that there are two caddies, Kestrel and Teddy Bear, to pick up the balls.

"I also exercise when I have time, so I know a thing or two."

Zhou Yi corrected the other party: "Also, this is called table tennis. If you want to practice well, practice pushing the ball more first."

Qin Xie wiped the sweat off his face with a towel. "Mr. Zhou is indeed an expert on the Dead Sea. He has practiced and dabbled in these classical sports for a long time. I will practice hard and come back to ask for advice."

"it is good."

Zhou Yi nodded.

The shoot was a success.

Qin Xie got the photo, checked the external statement with Zhou Yi, and then said goodbye and left.

……

The boat sailed all the way towards the White Dove.

Qin Xie was still lamenting that he was the best cricket player in the Seventh Fleet, but he ended up suffering a complete defeat.

Teddy suddenly slapped him hard and said, "Dude, no, buddy, look!!"

"what happened?"

Qin Xie turned around and was a little stunned for a moment.

The huge sea alien was heading straight to the north, with the Wasteland Development Company's Ridgehunter floating in the sky in front of it, as if it was guiding it.

The alien is still accelerating, which is completely different from its previous behavior of going with the flow.

It has a clear direction and destination.

The teddy bear hissed, "Has this alien really been recovered by that Zhou Yi?"

Qin Xie smiled and looked at the aliens that were getting farther and farther away in the Dead Sea: "The Wasteland Development Company is really an interesting place. No wonder the commander didn't cause trouble for them, it seems that he knows something..."

"But, that guy is quite strong."

He swung his racket in annoyance. "I've never been so miserable after consecutive shutouts... How can I train to be as strong as him?"

"No, buddy, that's the point!!" The teddy bear grabbed his collar and roared, "Stop it!"

"Hey, relax."

Qin Xie opened his hands, signaling surrender: "At least it's not a bad start. That guy has no ill will towards me. Maybe we will meet again in the future... Hey, do you think he would be interested in "that"? "

"Which one?"

Qin Xie pointed his index finger toward the sky.

Teddy suddenly realized something and said, "If that's the case...you really shouldn't say it."

"But we have to do things one by one."

Qin Xie raised his head and looked at the snowflakes slowly falling down: "Let's wait until this chaotic winter is over."

He glanced at his partner, smiled, clasped his hands together and said, "So, Teddy, you can write the report for me."

"...There's really nothing I can do about you." The teddy bear looked helpless.

(End of this chapter)