Card maker? No, I'm a mechanic!

"So that means that as long as you provide enough materials, it's like having a money printing machine?"

"It's not that exaggerated," Jiang Zhe waved his hand.

"The core function of this machine tool should be considered as advanced assistance."

"Support?" Professor Lin was taken aback, and the fervor in his eyes cooled slightly.

"How exactly does the support method work?"

"As you know, I really can't increase my production output right now."

Jiang Zhe paused for a moment, then added.

"Because before modifying the core parts, Suman first needs to disassemble and cut the circuit very carefully."

"This step requires complete concentration, and if you accidentally open even the slightest mistake, the whole card is basically ruined."

"So often, before we even get to the final assembly stage, our energy and attention are almost completely depleted."

At this point, he pointed to his head.

"And the machine tool I got my hands on can solve this pain point."

"While it cannot complete the part that requires the most spirituality, it can perfectly perform circuit disassembly and material pretreatment."

"In this way, the card manufacturer only needs to be responsible for that final, painstaking assembly."

"That's not bad either."

Professor Lin stroked his chin, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

Although it cannot be made entirely independently, this level of skill, combined with its fatigue-free nature, makes it a valuable resource.

"You're trying to replace those low-level card makers, aren't you?"

"But... I like it!"

"Buzz..."

However, just as the old man and the young man were about to continue discussing the details...

Suddenly, a series of rapid vibrations rang out.

That was the communication card in Professor Lin's arms, but the mental imprint was flashing at an extremely fast frequency.

He picked it up and took a look, and his face quickly darkened.

"Feed?"

"What... the city defense troops? Okay, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the call, Professor Lin took a deep breath, then stood up and straightened his collar.

"Alright, it seems this conversation isn't going to work out."

"What?" Jiang Zhe asked tentatively.

"The situation is a bit complicated," Professor Lin said in a low voice, his tone grave.

"The disappearance of the ruins' coordinates seems to be just the beginning; now, the detectors in all three cities are showing the same thing."

"That means the entire area of ​​the Triangle Ruins is in chaos, and... there's even a tendency for it to spread outwards."

"Those delegates couldn't sit still any longer and insisted on dragging us academics to the meeting as well."

He patted Jiang Zhe on the shoulder and said something meaningful.

"You should rest well first, and try not to go out during this time. We can deal with it slowly after things have calmed down."

"And there are more people watching this place than you think."

"Understood, I know best how to save my life." Jiang Zhe nodded obediently.

"Slippery."

Professor Lin laughed and scolded upon hearing this, then turned and hurriedly left.

……

Meanwhile, in another ward.

"Snap!"

A crisp snapping sound rang out.

Leia sat cross-legged on the hospital bed and took a big bite out of the apple in her hand.

She stared at the ceiling, somewhat bored, her cheeks bulging and moving.

But his mind had already flown far away.

Beside the hospital bed, Li Mo was sitting on a small stool, holding a fruit knife in his hand, carefully peeling another apple.

The fruit peel continued to spread, hanging down for about half a meter.

"Senior sister, eat slowly, don't choke."

As Li Mo peeled the skin, he kept nagging like an old woman.

"You have no idea how big the impact this has on the core area."

"I heard that the spatial fluctuations haven't subsided yet, and all the routes outside the city to the Level 3 Ruins have been blocked."

"Oh... really... that's bad..."

Lei Ya gave a perfunctory reply, letting it go in one ear and out the other.

Why bother telling her this kind of boring information? It's like a lullaby to her.

"And then there's Li Kai," Li Mo continued, seemingly oblivious to his senior sister's impatience.

"I heard he was transferred to another protected area."

"Although he hasn't woken up yet, the doctor said his body seems to have undergone some kind of mutation?"

"Some black granulation tissue is growing in the wound."

"He clearly doesn't look like a normal human being."

"Mutations?"

Upon hearing this word, Leia finally showed some interest.

"What else can that thing mutate into? Can it really turn into a cockroach?"

"Who knows?" Li Kai shrugged, finally finishing peeling the apple.

"But no matter what, we landed safely this time."

"Senior sister..."

Rhea's interest vanished once again.

Compared to all those trivial matters, she cared more about something else.

"Hey, Li Mo."

Leia suddenly interrupted Li Mo's rambling, her eyes sharpening.

"The doctor who just did rounds said that Jiang Zhe... only needs to be observed for one day before he can be discharged?"

"Yes." Li Mo nodded and handed over the peeled apple.

"I heard that all his indicators are ridiculously normal, and there isn't even a trace of side effects."

"I knew it!"

Upon hearing this, Lei Ya slapped her thigh, startling Li Mo so much that he almost dropped the knife in his hand.

"I knew that guy was playing dumb to fool everyone!"

As she spoke, a fierce competitive spirit ignited in her eyes.

"We're all lying in bed groaning, but he's acting like nothing's wrong? What does that mean? It means his constitution is stronger than mine!"

Leia became more and more excited as she thought about it, and then she threw off the covers, put on her slippers, and jumped to the ground.

"No, I have to go find him!"

"Hey? Senior sister, where are you going?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Mo was immediately shocked and quickly got up to block the doorway.

"The teacher said you should rest quietly and not run around!"

"Get out of my way!"

Leia shoved Li Mo aside and shouted defiantly:

"I'm going to the restroom! What, are you coming in with me to hand me toilet paper?"

"I..." Li Mo blushed and immediately backed down, "Then...then hurry back."

"So verbose!"

Lei Ya snorted, then straightened her hospital gown and confidently opened the door and walked out.

"I'll see if you're really that hard!"

She made a silent vow in her heart, and then relied on her accurate intuition.

Without hesitation, he rushed towards a corner on the left side of the corridor.

If I remember correctly, the other special care wards are in that direction!

however……

One minute later.

Leia looked at the row of urinals in front of her.

And the male doctor, who was washing his hands and looking at her with a terrified expression, couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

"..."

The next moment, Leia calmly turned around and closed the door, the action completed in one smooth motion.

"Strange... why is Jiang Zhe's hospital room decorated in such a modern style?"

She scratched her head and stood at the crossroads of the corridor, looking at the interconnected passageways, her eyes gradually becoming clear yet confused.

"Um... is the ward on the east or south side again?"