Armored train in the apocalypse

Chapter 120 The Scavenger - Part 1

Yu Jing's carriage number 10 has a different feel compared to Wan Xing's carriage number 3.

My first impression was one of chaos; various tools, machines, and parts were haphazardly scattered throughout the room.

But if you look at them a little longer, you can see a unique beauty in these rough, hard metals.

They resembled exoskeletons piled up against a wall, some with only a thin skeleton remaining, while others had partially covered armor.

Su Huan's gaze fell on Yu Jing, who opened the door for him. Her strong calves had a ring of titanium alloy bones that followed the curve of the muscles, extending from the Achilles tendon to the back of her knee, like a muscle patch, and then boldly plunging into the oversized denim jacket.

Just as he was wondering about the structure of the exoskeleton, the obstructive denim jacket opened by itself.

She revealed her slender waist and toned abdomen.

The metallic color of titanium alloy complements the delicate skin, making the softer feel even softer and the harder feel even harder.

Subconsciously glancing upwards, Su Huan quickly covered his face with his hand, "Eh?"

Don't you wear clothes while working?

Yu Jing looked down at his hand, then at his expression, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes. Instead of backing away, she stepped forward slightly and asked curiously, "There should be some differences, right?"

Su Huan raised an eyebrow. "Have you compared them yourself?"

Yu Jing nodded, "I've been holding her to sleep since she was little, and we only started sleeping in separate beds in recent years."

"You are more upright."

"She has never actually been with a man."

Su Huan looked down at the woman in front of him, his expression subtle.

"I could tell that I was skeptical of you at first."

Yu Jing frowned. "Are your interests that broad? It's really difficult for me. But she has indeed been held back by me. None of those men who approached her had good intentions."

Su Huan was slightly surprised, and the corners of his mouth curled up. "This is the most subtle compliment I've heard all year."

Yu Jing chuckled, her eyes narrowing into crescents. "After all the precautions, a real wolf has appeared. It bites not only the meat but also the person. What can I do?"

Because it was a heart-to-heart exchange, Su Huan knew very well that she wasn't lying.

"Although I don't dislike this position, don't you think it's weird?"

Yu Jing took a step back, and Su Huan felt as if he had lost something, a sense of emptiness.

He didn't like this feeling. Taking advantage of her retreating, he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her waist, kneading her body according to his own desires before slowly zipping up her coat. It was like closing Pandora's box, each step requiring immense effort.

“Hiss…you’re really dangerous,” Yu Jing said, staring into his eyes.

"How to say?"

"You will not only be harsh on others, but also on your own desires."

"Don't always try to guess what the train conductor is thinking."

"I am your partner and comrade-in-arms."

Su Huan did not expect this answer.

Looking at her pretty, calm face, he asked earnestly, "Are you scared?"

"A little." Su Huan carefully searched her fair face for any trace of fear, but for some reason, he sensed a kindred spirit within her. This feeling made him unable to suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up, and he lightly pecked her lips. "You're faking it."

This can be considered an admission of her statement.

……

Looking at the simple exoskeleton assistive device in front of him, Su Huan asked with some doubt, "Is this what you modified?"

Yu Jing lifted the skeleton with one hand and said matter-of-factly, "This is the result of Professor Ma and me working together. Of course, if we're talking about credit, I deserve more."

Su Huan rubbed his chin, remaining noncommittal. "Then tell me about its functions."

"First of all, in terms of weight, I did not add any extra burden, and it remains at 25 kg. Moreover, due to its unique lower body support, the wearer actually feels less than 3 kg of weight, but the support he receives is far beyond that level."

"First of all, it does not affect the user's normal activities, but it can help the user save 15% of energy consumption when walking or running for a long time."

"It increases the individual soldier's load capacity to 60kg, has multiple mounting positions to help users carry firearms and ammunition, and has a small robotic arm that can be extended to retrieve corrosive items that are inconvenient to handle by hand."

As Yu Jing spoke, she raised her hand, and indeed, a mechanical arm resembling a clamp extended from under her arm.

"This robotic arm can not only be a clamp, but can also be replaced with tools such as drill bits."

“When a normal arm is using a hammer or lifting heavy objects, the exoskeleton can provide the user with about 30kg of assistance.”

Su Huan couldn't help but question, "This doesn't seem to be any different from before the modification. You've just transferred the functions of the higher-end model to the ordinary exoskeleton."

Yu Jing said helplessly, "We are, after all, a small workshop. It's already quite difficult for me to delegate functions. Do you think I'm Doraemon?"

"Are there any other functions? Something more intelligent?"

"The exoskeleton is equipped with a smart chip. Professor Ma and I studied it and opened up the ports on it, which can connect to various conventional devices, read data, and be viewed synchronously when paired with some tactical tablets or watches. At the same time, it can also use the lithium battery to reverse charge other devices."

“That sounds pretty good.” Su Huan picked up the exoskeleton and examined it. “If it’s used by a power donor, it can even save on batteries.”

"Snapped!"

Yu Jing snapped her fingers, mimicking Su Huan's habitual gesture.

He laughed and said, "That's right. From the very beginning, I felt that this thing was a perfect match for the manufacturer and the power supplier. The one next to it was prepared for you."

Su Huan turned his head and saw an exoskeleton hanging on the wall next to the table.

Compared to the others, this exoskeleton has an extra ring of shoe-like plates around its feet, completely covering the entire sole.

"This is a custom-made exoskeleton for you. Because it doesn't have a lithium battery, the weight has been further reduced. Then I thought of adding something and made a bionic suction cup on your feet, which allows you to walk almost vertically on some building surfaces. The downside is that it consumes a lot of energy. If it were a regular exoskeleton, it would definitely be a waste, but it's not a problem for you."

Su Huan's eyes lit up. "A very good design. Have you tested it?"

"Not yet, you're the first one. But only the suction cup hasn't been tested; the other functions are no different from the general-purpose model."

Yu Jing answered directly.

Su Huan rubbed his chin. "So, can this outfit you're wearing be mass-produced?"

"Now that the plan is set, the rest should be easy. I don't even need to lift a finger; I can just direct the other manufacturers to complete it. You can give it a name."

"Let's call him Scavenger."

(End of this chapter)