In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

This is even more evident when applied to entities with similar characteristics, such as "Snake Ring" and "Shark Tooth"—you can buy what I make, or you can steal or rob it.

However, as long as the encryption methods in the equipment cannot be cracked, the core technology can never be obtained, and talking about replicating it is just wishful thinking.

At least Luo Zhikang's skill in this area is definitely inferior - he mostly made external modifications to the equipment provided by "Shark Tooth", and did not make many major changes that touched the core.

Jiang Chengcheng, however, dissected the most crucial parts of the equipment like a skilled butcher dissecting an ox, and then boldly rebuilt it.

This completely confirms his previous guess: unlike the original work, in reality, Jiang Chengcheng is the most outstanding mechanical genius.

Then there's no need to worry about the bet with Luo Zhikang—breaking the unmodified "Sea Crane" already nearly killed him, let alone the upgraded version.

Okay, that's great.

"Then let's follow your idea and modify those equipment."

Thinking of this, Xu Shi nodded with satisfaction, "I will provide you with all the support you need."

"oh, I understand now."

Jiang Chengcheng agreed very seriously; she genuinely wanted to do something for Xu Shi.

"But speaking of which, aren't you worried that your father will become suspicious if you come to see me like this?"

"No."

Jiang Chengcheng shook her head. "I told him before that you seem to think highly of me. He was very satisfied after hearing that and even asked me to get to know you better so he could learn more about your situation."

"No, but don't worry, I... I promised you, and I won't change my mind!"

"...Haha, I understand."

Xu Shi chuckled to himself, surprised that she was quite capable.

If Jiang Chengcheng continues to try to cover things up, it will only make things worse. Given Jiang Fengshan's personality, he will definitely become suspicious.

But if she tells the truth, there won't be any problem—I value her highly, is there a problem? No problem!

He was not worried at all that the other party's loyalty would waver. With the help of his superpower, he could clearly feel Jiang Chengcheng's hatred for Jiang Fengshan.

All I can say is that this young lady is quite remarkable.

"Please bear with me for a little longer. I promised to keep my word, and it will be coming soon."

While thinking about it, he also reassured Jiang Chengcheng.

"Well, I believe you."

Jiang Chengcheng nodded gratefully and left carefully.

"By the way, Su Lin, what happened to you just now?"

After she left, Xu Shi looked at Su Lin and asked.

His mind was focused on Jiang Chengcheng and the equipment just now, but now that he thinks about it, he realizes the problem.

"I can't say for sure, young master."

Su Lin frowned slightly, "But I do feel a sense of familiarity about her."

"...Could it be that she was one of your playmates from when you were in the orphanage?"

Xu blinked and suddenly thought of this possibility.

This is also the most likely scenario—Night City has no shortage of orphans, and Su Lin and Jiang Chengcheng are among them.

Both of them were adopted from orphanages, and it's possible that she knew Jiang Chengcheng before she entered the Xu family.

It's unlikely that they were classmates, since Su Lin didn't receive an academic education, but rather a specialized training program arranged by her father to prepare her for professions like butler and bodyguard.

In short.

"If you have any doubts, then go and check it out."

Xu Shi crossed his hands behind his head and said, "If what I said is true, then it's a good thing for both of you."

This is also a good thing for him—if this relationship exists, Jiang Chengcheng's loyalty to him will definitely be strengthened even further.

"Yes, I understand."

Su Lin gratefully agreed.

Her childhood was entirely bleak, but it also had some beautiful moments.

If Jiang Chengcheng really is her, then...

Thinking this, Miss Su Lin smiled a little more.

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the other side.

After saying goodbye to Xu Shi, Jiang Chengcheng also went home right after get off work.

"came back?"

Jiang Fengshan sat casually on the sofa waiting for her. "What did Xu Shi say when he called you over?"

"It's just some work-related stuff, like asking the engineering department to modify some equipment or something..."

Jiang Chengcheng answered hesitantly.

"...Let him do whatever makes him happy."

Jiang Fengshan dismissed this with a smile, saying, "If there's any other movement, remember to let me know immediately."

He had long since stopped caring about these important matters and didn't think there was anything worth studying about the "Shark Tooth's" equipment.

But he doesn't need to worry about that. He can just take credit for what others do.

Anyway, he's currently burning fires on both sides—by siding with Lin Wenhua and getting Jiang Chengcheng to get in touch with Xu Shi, he can ensure that no matter who's in power in the future, his fate won't be too bad.

Jiang Fengshan had no doubt that his daughter was colluding with Xu Shi. Hadn't he beaten her into submission all these years?

"Okay."

Jiang Chengcheng nodded slightly, then looked at him with a sinister smile.

"you……"

Jiang Fengshan was startled instinctively, feeling that her smile was a little creepy, and raised his hand to hit her.

But then he lost interest, since he still needed her to gather information from Xu Shi... So in the end he just pursed his lips and said, "How unlucky, get out of my sight."

The last unease in his heart was completely swallowed up by his overconfidence.

But at the same time, some people's unease is growing stronger.

Inside the confinement room, Luo Zhikang knelt among the scattered tools, his gaze toward the drone in front of him growing increasingly frantic.

"That's impossible, why..."

"Why can't I solve it..."

"Why can't I solve this?!"

Let's move on to the main storyline soon.

Yesterday's bonus chapter was just a practice piece; it wasn't about any character from the book, it was just used as the cover. The real character is still being drawn.

By the way, this is not an alt account, I'm a complete newbie, 18 years old.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 34 You won this bet.

During the days that Xu Shi had imprisoned him, Luo Zhikang felt like he was being tortured to the point of madness.

There are many reasons for all this: the terrible environment, the ineffective lighting, the shoddy food... but the most important reason is only one.

Can't be solved.

Actually, not long after he got his hands on it, he noticed that the "Haihe" that Xu Shixin had brought was different from the one that Shen He had asked someone to bring him before.

It was obvious that it had undergone further modifications and upgrades... He didn't pay much attention to it at first.

As the former chief engineer of a top conglomerate, Luo Zhikang possesses an inherent sense of pride and self-confidence.

If you can crack the previous ones, then this one should be no problem either.

He has spent his entire life working with machinery, and his knowledge base is enormous.

However, no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't find a way to crack the small drone in front of him!

Not to mention that the kernel's blocking and keys left him completely helpless, even his most proficient external destruction was proving difficult to operate.

If you are not careful, it will be very difficult to reassemble the disassembled parts back to their original state.

This was by no means an attempt by Xu Shi to make things difficult—the tools provided to him by "Snake Ring" were a million times better than those from "Spark".

If it weren't for the heavy guards outside the door 24 hours a day, he would have been able to break down the door of the solitary confinement cell and escape.

It's simply a matter of being technically inferior; in terms of thinking and understanding, they were completely outmatched by the maker of this machine.

Although he was unwilling to admit it, the ever-increasing sense of frustration was pushing him to the brink of collapse.

"It should, it should be interpreted this way... No, no!"

"So, we can use this formula in reverse... but that's not right either!"

"Hahaha, I get it... Damn it, it's theoretically correct, so why isn't it working! Why!"

Such roars were constant, and even the guards at the gate were fed up with them.

"I'm impressed. Has Chairman Xu locked up a lunatic? Wouldn't it be better to send him to a mental hospital?"

"Sparrow food, my buddy, I dream about this old guy howling in my ear every night, making my wife think I'm having an affair."

But they shut their mouths the next second, because they saw Xu Shi walking towards them.

"Restore the power to the solitary confinement cells."

Xu Shi ignored their gossip, gave a soft instruction, and then opened the tightly locked door.

The lights in the room suddenly came on, and Luo Zhikang was suddenly greeted by the long-lost light, causing him to instinctively close his eyes and shrink back.