This is not how you drive a machine!

Chapter 210 Jackdaw's Relief
Early June.

morning.

The sun is shining, the sky is cloudless and clear.

8:35 pm.

"Let's go, Jackdaw. We must face what we have to face."

"Racing is not a one-person thing. No matter what, it's not up to one car to pay for the mistake."

"If you always want to escape... haven't you noticed? The more you run, the smaller the world becomes. But when you face it, you'll discover you're actually quite large, larger than the world you perceive yourself to be."

"My child, life is a battle, and the world is the arena. People come and go one by one... All you have to do is hold on and defend the arena. Even if you are covered in wounds, don't give up your position as the protagonist..."

"Believe in the power of Orige! Orige! Jackdaw, Orige!"

Looking at the jackdaw hugging the door frame, biting its lips and not wanting to move, Zhou Yun sighed.

"Let's go!"

"Zhou Yun, I..."

The initial synchronization rate dropped to 41%, then rebounded to 45%, and then dropped to 42% again, and kept fluctuating back and forth.

It was obvious that the jackdaw really didn't want to go.

Whether he felt guilty or was afraid to face it, it all showed that the jackdaw was really, really kind.

But the track is unkind and treats the drivers like straw dogs.

If you don't realize it, it's better to leave the field as soon as possible.

Zhou Yun believed that every racer who pursued the limit was crazy at heart. If one day you collapsed on the track... maybe you would open your eyes and see the mecha girl...

So the jackdaw really opened its eyes, and the duck (could) not close them (necessarily) feeling so guilty.

"Jackdaw, do you know?"

"The diameter of the Milky Way is 465 billion light-years. It takes light 465 billion years to travel across the Milky Way, and it's only been around for 136 billion years. We're two light-years away from the edge of the solar system, the Korpui Belt, and it's only been around for another 46 billion years. In this infinite universe, we're so tiny we're not even a speck of dust..."

"The universe is the universe, and the past and present are the universe. On such a macroscopic scale of time and space, perhaps we are nothing, but on our scale, our light has been embedded in each other's destiny, and we... Hey, don't bite me!"

The jackdaw's eyes rolled around in circles, he bit Zhou Yun's hand, and his words were unclear.

"Zhou Yun, you've been giving me too much chicken soup. Tell me you're hungry..."

Seeing the jackdaw leave the door frame, Zhou Yun felt relieved.

No matter what, I succeeded in fooling people!

It would be nice if you could train with me...

"Zhou Yun, good morning."

Jiang Xiyue was wearing a tight vest, with her hair in a bun, and she ran to the training ground holding the hand of Qingluan, who was also sleepwalking.

"I hope these two mentors aren't the kind of people who are difficult to talk to. Some older people can be so annoying. They don't even like to be told off, and they're especially willing to point fingers... Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about my dad."

Zhou Yun nodded. The case was solved, and he was talking about Jiang Wuyang.

"Yeah, Yuan Kai is a little older than your dad. He was so flamboyant yesterday. He must be quite a character, and..."

Zhou Yun was infected by Beijing dialect after hearing it so much. He glanced at the jackdaw behind him and had a feeling that the other party was coming for the jackdaw.

"Anyway, if he does something reckless, I'll have to teach him a lesson."

With a heavy heart, Zhou Yun came to the Yunyue Group's exclusive training ground.

Before he arrived, he heard Yuan Kai's loud voice.

"What the hell is going on here? Throw it all out!"

"Is this how you do things? Didn't I tell you last night? We have to do it all over again!"

"With the way you guys do things here, how could a jackdaw like it?"

Zhou Yun was stunned for a moment: "???"

Then he ran over quickly, and when he saw the renovation workshop, he gasped.

raccoon!
They are all raccoons!

The tool back panels in the workshop are covered with raccoon stickers, the tool tables are filled with raccoon dolls, and the lower row of walls are also hung with raccoon keychains. Areas prone to oil are covered with plastic film to form raccoons.

"Heh, brat, you're finally here."

Yuan Kai stood in front of the modification workshop with dark circles under his eyes and a slightly tired look, and took out a big pot from behind him.

"Everyone, you haven't eaten yet, right? It's a good opportunity for me to show you my unique skills."

After saying that, he started frying pancakes on the gas stove that had been prepared in front of him.

When the raccoon pancakes mixed with raccoon instant noodle crumbs were placed on everyone's table, Zhou Yun and Jiang Xiyue stared at the burly man in front of them, who was over nine feet tall (23.1 cm in Han Dynasty size), and were stunned for a long time.

Zhou Yun suddenly remembered the evil teachings he had heard in his childhood.

How to make others remember you longer?

A good first impression.

How to make others remember you for a lifetime?
Completely subvert the first impression.

Therefore, Zhou Yun acted like a good boy for one day at school, but the next day he spray-painted the words "50 collisions, 49 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw" on the teacher's car. He was criticized by the whole school and was almost expelled.

Finally, after Yuan Kai brought several cups of steaming milk to the group, he lowered his head and asked respectfully, "Lord Jackdaw, are you satisfied?"

"???"

Zhou Yun stared and turned to look at the crow.

The jackdaw also stared at Zhou Yun.

"What are you looking at me for? I'm calling you!"

Jackdaw turned his head away blankly and said nervously, "Kai, Kevlar carbon fiber polymer plate, soaked in electrolyte soda water?"

"..." Yuan Kai sat opposite Zhou Yun with a bewildered look on his face: "What is she talking about?"

Where is the serious and stern crow that I remember?
"What on earth did you do to her! Where is my aloof Queen, Lady Jackdaw?"

"I..." Zhou Yun looked at the idiot beside him in surprise. For a moment, he felt that countless streams of information were pouring into his head, but he didn't dare to ask.

He shrugged and smiled bitterly: "I don't know either."

"Impressive." Yuan Kai thought for a moment, then gave a wry laugh. "Haha, I used to be the team's chef. I know exactly what the drivers and riders like to eat."

"It's been almost ten years now. My teammates have left and dispersed, and the mecha girls have changed one after another. There's nothing we can do. The version is not suitable."

He said with a look of loss, "Each version has its own god. The S3 version itself has changed. I persuaded the pot-covered man back then, the S2 champion Chen Bin. You must know him."

"I advised him that Jackdaw is no longer suitable for the S3 version, but he insisted on playing..."

Feeling his heart trembling like a sieve, Zhou Yun quietly held Jackdaw's hand to calm him down.

Although I don’t know why Yuan Kai took the initiative to bring up this past event, this is a knot in Jackdaw’s heart, a knot that has troubled her for so many years.

"I'm here, Jackdaw."

Yuan Kai lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and after repeatedly considering his words, he looked up at Jackdaw again.

"Gaitou, no, when Chen Bin was in the ICU, he told me that if I saw you again, I should tell you."

At this point, Yuan Kai suddenly smiled for some reason, and then he started wiping his tears.

"He said that compared to that kid from Jingyun City, his talent is like lighting a firecracker in a septic tank. When it explodes, it's all just poop..."

"Then he told me to tell Jackdaw that Brother Yin (the champion of the first S-League) and himself didn't leave because of your speed, but because they lacked the strength."

"If Jackdaw can find someone who can truly handle her speed, then let Jackdaw follow her and not linger in this place."

"Jackdaw bears the curse of speed and fate. Her tribe is almost extinct, and all their resources are staked on her. She carries the pressure of the entire tribe at all times, risking her life in every battle."

"But she didn't want to share the pressure with us, so she didn't say anything. She always had a stern face, like a pressure cooker."

"Chen Bin asked me to tell you that if you feel tired, you don't have to go to the competition anymore. Forget about those damn responsibilities. Aurora will always be your home."

Hearing this, Jackdaw was stunned for a long, long time, and then she sobbed softly.

The bean-sized tears rolled down continuously, making a dull choking sound.

After a long while, she could no longer bear it and lay down on the table, covering her face and sobbing.

Zhou Yun looked at Jackdaw's appearance and suddenly remembered what Ruoyue had said to him.

The girl has no heart?
How can it be!

I wonder what the mecha girl thinks of humans, a playmate who is willing to accompany her in this world?
A loyal partner who bravely ventures into the racetrack? A passing visitor? Or just a wet cell battery?

No matter what, the girl definitely has a good intention.

Zhou Yun gently patted the crow's back, lowered his head, his mind full of thoughts.

Yuan Kai didn't feel anything when he said these words. It had been so many years since he had thought of saying something unpleasant.

I also thought that it was the same. The mecha girls who fought hard with humans on the track should be presented with a bouquet of flowers...

It was not until now that he realized that perhaps it would be better to say this sentence out loud, and after saying it, it seemed as if a heavy burden was finally lifted.

"I never thought that one day in my life I would be able to carry out his words."

Yuan Kai looked lost for a long time and then let out a long sigh.

"I chose to be your mentor just to say these few words. Now that I've said them, the rest is up to you."

"If you have any problem, just tell me and I will help you solve it."

"As for points, I don't want to risk the S-League officials checking, but you can definitely get enough by going to the training ground. I believe in you."

He stood up and said with a smile, "The Light Wheel has almost taken over the entire capital. The Aurora Club is now supported by a few of us old guys. Although it has become much smaller, its foundation is unimaginable..."

Xiaoru, another instructor standing by, kicked him speechlessly: "So you're just trying to be awesome everywhere, huh? The more you do that, the more people will think Aurora is failing."

Xiaoru then smiled and said, "I'm the daughter of the Aurora boss. My dad said that Jackdaw won two world championship trophies for Aurora, helping Aurora to get to where they are today. Aurora will always remember this."

"Zhou Yun, apart from the track, Aurora will help you in other places as long as you ask."

"Everyone, hurry up and eat, breakfast is getting cold... Wait, I forgot this."

Xiaoru took off the earring on her right ear and handed it to Zhou Yun.

"Well, it's time to return it to its original owner."

Zhou Yun lowered his head and stayed there for a long time.

Fragment of Jackdaw's Heart Vessel?

But wasn’t the Jackdaw’s Heart Vessel already repaired?
……

"Zhou Yun, I, I don't know what to do..."

"Zhou Yun, I'm so scared."

"Zhou Yun..."

"Can you please stop summoning spirits like Sadako and act in horror movies?" Zhou Yun flicked Jackdaw's forehead speechlessly and laughed.

Jackdaw covered his head and said with tears in his eyes: "Zhou Yun, I feel like I'm so bad."

"Everyone is working so hard, I shouldn't feel tired."

"I should play more games and try to give birth to more sisters. I, I..."

Zhou Yun smiled.

"You should have lunch now! How can there be so many games for you to play?"

"Besides, if we take over the Light Year Project, wouldn't the shortage of the Lin Ye tribe be filled?"

"But, but..." Jackdaw raised his head and continued, "Sister Guangyu also needs resources. The Yuantong tribe is also part of the convoy. Wow, Zhou Yun, stop playing!"

"You haven't even solved the problem of your own tribe, and you're already concerned about others?"

Zhou Yun smiled for a long time, but sighed slightly in his heart.

Ruoyue tells her to listen carefully to Jackdaw's emotions.

But the Jackdaw is a fool who doesn't even care about his own emotions, and he can't hear clearly!

No wonder the initial synchronization rate has been rising slowly, because this little raccoon king has been suppressing himself.

If it weren't for this incident, he didn't know what the Jackdaw was going to do to him.

Fear of being abandoned and leaving the tribe without a continuation, fear of repeating the tragedy, fear of the tribe not being able to continue, fear of hurting others by venting my stress, fear of making others uncomfortable by overreacting, fear of affecting others by expressing my desires...

From the slight shaking of the Heart Vessel, Zhou Yun heard a sound full of guilt.

"Oh, I get it!"

Zhou Yun smiled and rubbed his jackdaw-feather highlights. "You want a vacation, right? Tell me, where do you want to go? The Maldives? The English Channel? Atlantis... the cinema?"

"No, I don't want it."

After saying that, Jackdaw felt that he was too intense, and blushed and added softly: "It's good for me to be with you."

"Really, I'm not that fragile. Please stop caring about me."

She pushed Zhou Yun away and became uneasy again. Could it be that Zhou Yun really didn't care about her anymore?

No way.

It's right not to care, I don't need anyone to care about me...

I'm mean, selfish, and can't help the tribe. A few years ago, I was so cowardly that I wanted to stay away from my sister, walking deep into the mountains and forests until my heart broke. But my sister always found me, and I wanted the Little Raccoon instant noodles. I was too selfish...

If I hadn't met Zhou Yun, a useless little loser like me wouldn't have been able to compete. He said going to the top of the S-League was just a scare tactic. A lot of racers just left after being scared. Don't really go. I, I, I'm still thinking about getting into Zhou Yun's bed...

He won't hate me, right? No way, right? It's normal for him to hate me. There's nothing worth liking about me...

Zhou Yun put the fragment of the heart vessel that Xiaoru gave him next to his ear, and listened to Jackdaw's mumbling in his heart, almost laughing out loud.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

Although I don’t know why there is such an extra heart device, I can hear the voice of the crow in my ear, which is quite useful.

What is he laughing at? Is he mocking me? Is he seeing through me? I really want Zhou Yun to care about me, and even better, a hug. Forget it, I want to eat the raccoon.

[Little Raccoon Crispy Noodles, be quiet, don't make too much noise when you tear it open, or else no one will hear you~ah!]

Zhou Yun smiled, picked her up and put her on the stool.

The initial synchronization rate suddenly jumped to 49%, and Jackdaw's face turned red.

"Let's eat and continue training in the afternoon."

"Ok!"

Jackdaw nodded sharply, then thought to herself: [I responded firmly enough, didn't I? I need to train! Hmm~ Did I nod too quickly and scare Zhou Yun?]

Zhou Yun listened to the voice in his ear, put away his smile, and his expression instantly became serious.

"Jackdaw!"

"what!"

Then he sighed: "Ah~ Jackdaw."

"what happened?"

Then he asked doubtfully, "Huh? Jackdaw?"

"Ah, I, I..."

Then he exclaimed, "Wow, Jackdaw!"

Jackdaw's face flushed red: "Huh?"

Then he sighed, "Alas—Jackdaw."

"what……"

"Zhou Yun, are you seriously ill?" Qing Luan kicked him speechlessly: "You are just playing with fish and birds, are you so funny? Hurry up and eat!"

Zhou Yun smiled and listened to the sounds coming out of his ears. He rubbed the crow's head.

"Don't worry, Jackdaw, I'm here. I'm always here."

"Whether you want to test the oxidation of hydrogen peroxide with potassium permanganate, see if a carbon fiber version can be used to build a ship, or see how sodium chloride and hydroxide ions are exchanged, I'll be there for you."

Jackdaw's face flushed red. It was over. How could he have seen through everything?
"I said I would take you to the top of the S-League, and I mean it."

After saying that, he put the earrings in his pocket.

The three-foot-thick ice did not form overnight. After the Light Year Project is completed, I will have time to find the Lin Ye tribe and have a good talk.

Now, he has a more determined goal in his mind.

Completely and thoroughly win the Lightyear Project.

Not only for my own desire to win, but also for the team, for the future S-League, and even more so for...

Relieve the anxiety and pain of the jackdaw.

……

PS: 4700, I couldn’t help but type a little more.

Now it has occupied 2700 of the remaining space. The free chapter 3, which was originally planned to be released before o'clock, is unlikely to come out.

I'm sorry, I have already written nearly 1000 words and will try to finish it and publish it as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)