Card maker? No, I'm a mechanic!

"Are we almost there?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhe raised an eyebrow, a thought stirring within him.

"That's great... The capital is a wonderful place."

"I'll definitely make sure you save face!"

"Good lad, you've got ambition!"

Professor Lin nodded in satisfaction and then patted Jiang Zhe on the shoulder.

"Alright, judging from your condition, you must have had a lot of trouble in there. Go back and get some rest."

"The city defense troops are watching over the cleanup here. You know, they've been eyeing this lucrative opportunity for a long time..."

Before long, the vehicle set off first, taking the two of them back to the academy.

……

The next morning.

Sunlight streamed lazily through the gaps in the curtains, spilling onto the apartment floor.

Jiang Zhe was sitting at his desk, fiddling with the 'portable battery' that emitted a faint glow in his hand.

After a good night's rest, he is now full of energy.

I finally have time to examine this trophy closely.

"Tsk tsk, this is good work..."

He adjusted his eyepiece and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Last time they sent me a floating cannon, this time they've sent me a big one."

"As expected of the first company I joined in this world, the benefits are really good..."

Jiang Zhe unconsciously tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and two completely different development paths quickly appeared in his mind.

If it were before, he might have just started doing it, but things are different now.

"The first approach is, of course, the same as always: break it down and analyze it directly."

"Then treat it as an important piece of the puzzle and create a core card that is unique to me."

"If it works, I estimate I'll have near-infinite endurance in battle, and burst damage far exceeding that of others of the same level."

This is undoubtedly a conservative but viable path.

"As for the second option..."

Jiang Zhe's gaze fell on the area below the energy furnace.

"If you use it as a power source, and then use the same method you used to make boxing gloves to create a full-coverage suit of armor around it."

"In this way, even without cards, we can crush everything with the performance of the armor."

"Like those four-armed puppets in the ruins."

"Mech-based strategy, huh..."

Which man could resist such temptation?

Iron Man suit? Piloting a Gundam?

"Only children make choices; of course I want them all."

Jiang Zhe smiled and casually put it away.

"However, some of the materials we have now might not be quite right. Maybe we can find what I want in the capital."

"Buzz..."

However, just as he was envisioning the future, the communication card placed to the side suddenly vibrated.

Upon picking it up, I saw it was Lin Xiaoya.

Good morning, Mr. Kang Chul.

As soon as the mark was connected, Lin Xiaoya's gentle voice came through.

However, his words carried an undisguised joy.

"I have some good news for you."

"The Fireworks workshop has gotten itself into big trouble."

"Oh? Really?" Jiang Zhe feigned surprise.

"Yes, I heard that all of their mining areas have been seized and sealed off by the city defense forces."

She paused, then added.

"Right now, things are basically in complete chaos, with many partners terminating their contracts."

"Our Lin family also took the opportunity to acquire a lot of their high-quality assets at low prices."

"We've really struck it rich this time!"

At this point, Lin Xiaoya's tone became somewhat emotional.

"Sometimes I really feel that fortune really does change in this world."

"Mr. Jiang Chul, don't you think so?"

"Indeed, so we should still do a good deed every day."

Jiang Zhe looked completely innocent, appearing quite composed.

"I was working on something in the lab all night last night, and I never expected to wake up to such a juicy story."

Lin Xiaoya smiled upon hearing this, but did not intend to continue the topic.

After all, some things don't need to be said too explicitly.

Regardless of whether it has anything to do with Jiang Zhe, the outcome is always good.

Thinking about it, she changed the subject, and her tone became more relaxed.

"Xiaoyou has been constantly complaining about needing to rest lately, saying she's discovered some new gadgets from the capital."

"To celebrate, and also to thank you for your previous help."

"Would you be interested in joining in the fun?"

"A new thing in the capital?"

Jiang Zhe was taken aback when he heard this, but quickly became interested.

Anyway, he's going to the capital soon, so it's good to get a feel for the trends there beforehand.

And after being on edge for so long, it's really time to relax.

"Sure, of course I'm free," Jiang Zhe readily agreed.

"But... can I bring someone with me? It'll be more fun with more people."

"Of course, no problem. Let's meet at Tianlan Club at 1 p.m. then."

After hanging up the call, Jiang Zhe stood up, took out a communication card, and connected with Su Man.

After all, this guy has been working for her for so long without paying, so it's good to give her a break.

However, even after waiting for several minutes, there was still no response from the other side.

"Asleep?"

Jiang Zhe shook his head helplessly.

This guy is truly a top-notch labor force...

"We still need to go and see, lest we really exhaust ourselves."

……

The laboratory building has three floors.

Jiang Zhe easily swiped the door open and, sure enough, saw Su Man fast asleep, slumped over the table.

"Wake up, there's a fire."

He raised an eyebrow, walked straight over, and knocked on the table.

"Ugh... Firefighting... Cut..."

Su Man mumbled a couple of things in a daze, then suddenly woke up and looked around blankly.

"What fire? Where is it?"

"Just kidding."

Seeing this, Jiang Zhe smiled and pulled over a chair to sit down.

"Pack your things, I'll give you a break and we can go out and have some fun."

"Play?"

Upon hearing this, Su Man rubbed her eyes and looked bored as she slumped back onto the table.

"No, it's no fun."

"I might as well keep working; I need to finish this order soon."

"Are you really not going?"

Jiang Zhe raised an eyebrow and immediately unleashed his trump card.

"If you go, I'll teach you the techniques when you get back."

"really?"

Su Man's ears twitched, and her previously somewhat dazed eyes instantly lit up.

It's not that she doesn't want to rest; it's just that her desire for technology has overwhelmed everything else.

"More real than real gold!"

"Okay then."

After yawning and getting up, Su Man couldn't help but stretch and yawn to relieve her fatigue.

"Since you invited me so sincerely, I'll go with you."

……

Tianlan Clubhouse.

As one of the most upscale entertainment venues in Tianlan City, its decor is naturally extremely luxurious.

"Brother Jiang Zhe!"

As soon as Jiang Zhe pushed open the door and entered, Lin Xiaoyou, who was dressed up, immediately waved excitedly.

However, when her gaze fell upon Su Man behind him, the smile on her face froze.

"Senior Su...?"

This time, Su Man changed into a slightly more mature and casual outfit.

Although the high-necked sweater and long skirt covered her up completely, her enviable figure was impossible to hide.

In comparison, Lin Xiaoyou seemed rather young.

"What, aren't you welcome?" Su Man looked at her with a half-smile, her eyes also carrying a hint of composure.

"Welcome...of course you're welcome."

Lin Xiaoyou bit her lip in agreement, but inwardly she was constantly complaining.

"It's more fun with more people, please have a seat."

Seeing this, Lin Xiaoya smiled and smoothed things over, then greeted the two of them.

After everyone was seated, she pointed to a huge round plate in the center of the private room and introduced it.

"This is the new thing."

"It is said that it was originally a product brought out from a special relic, and was later studied and modified by card makers in the capital."

"As long as he injects mental energy, he can generate a miniature virtual ruin."

"Each of us can also take this opportunity to use our spiritual power to create a miniature version of ourselves."

"And the various random events encountered during exploration, such as monster traps."

"The success rate and consequences of the action will be determined by drawing the fate cards that come with it."

"sound……"

Jiang Zhe stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

"Is it a bit like a tabletop role-playing game?"