Card maker? No, I'm a mechanic!

Chapter 144 Let GG Fly Too

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and the airship finally began to descend slowly.

Jiang Zhe couldn't contain his curiosity any longer, and he practically pressed himself against the porthole to look out.

"Um?"

But at that moment, his sharp eyes suddenly caught sight of an unusual silhouette not far away.

The next moment, a round, pink airship slowly emerged from the rolling sea of ​​clouds.

Even stranger, the top of the airship was fitted with a pair of cat ears that were swaying with the airflow.

On the side of the boat, an extremely exaggerated fluorescent font flashes a line of large characters.

It even comes with its own catchy background music, which can be faintly heard even through the porthole.

[Cat Card Making Shop, your thoughtful assistant! Order now and our cat-eared maid will personally deliver it to your door!]

"Wait—what is this thing?"

Seeing this, Jiang Zhe couldn't help but twitch his lips and pointed out the window, complaining.

"What the hell is this? Are they going to start fighting GG all the way to the sky?"

"And isn't the city defense force going to do anything about this noise?"

"Calm down, don't be surprised."

Professor Lin walked over, glanced at it, and smiled knowingly.

"That's a unique characteristic of guys in the capital, after all, the competition here is too fierce."

"All the workshops and card shops are going to great lengths to attract attention."

"So don't pay attention to anything strange you see in the future, since most of them are just attempts to scam you out of your money."

As they spoke, the clouds completely dispersed, and the entire capital city was finally revealed to Jiang Zhe.

Compared to the lively county town style of Tianlan City, this place is practically a megacity.

Countless buildings soar into the clouds, and their surfaces are not simply made of glass.

Instead, it is a constantly flowing rune screen that is displaying various information in real time.

Right in the very center of that city, there stands a magnificent tower radiating a soft white light that pierces the clouds.

That was the symbol of power and cutting-edge technology, the Federation Star Tower.

"Buzz—"

With a slight tremor, the Narwhale came to a steady stop at berth number one at Airport No. 1.

"Come on, let me show you the world."

Professor Lin straightened his clothes briefly, then calmly walked down the gangway first.

Jiang Zhe, carrying his exaggeratedly large backpack, followed closely behind like a country bumpkin.

As soon as the two stepped into the port, they were overwhelmed by the bustling and noisy atmosphere.

But what interested Jiang Zhe even more were the puppets that kept moving among the crowd.

Some of them were carrying luggage, while others were cleaning the ground.

There were even some small flying puppets, holding up signs and flying around randomly, pushing various "GG" signs at passersby.

"Gear Club's latest Level 3 defense card, guaranteed safe and secure, pre-order now and enjoy a 20% discount!"

"Psionic Tower Beginner Meditation Course, first session free! Wishing you a breakthrough in your mental power!"

"Are all those puppets on the streets made of wet parts?"

Jiang Zhe's gaze swept over a flyer, but he quickly noticed something amiss.

There was a puppet carrying luggage, but it did not go around the obstacle.

Instead, they foolishly stayed where they were, repeatedly telling each other to make way.

"No----"

He narrowed his eyes, and suddenly understood.

"These are all rigid, pre-programmed puppets that rely on a unified power supply from the entire city and are unable to handle emergencies."

"They're far inferior to the puppets in the core area."

In other words, the quantity is large, but the quality is rather poor.

"Creak—"

As they exited the VIP passage, the two were about to call a car.

But just then, a long black sedan suddenly slid over.

It stopped precisely in front of the two, blocking their path.

The car windows were dark, so I couldn't see anything clearly.

"Um?"

But Professor Lin stopped abruptly upon seeing this, and his expression changed drastically upon seeing a badge on the car.

His original calm and aloof demeanor vanished, replaced by a look of utter unease.

"Why is she here?"

"Hurry! Don't look! Let's find another exit!"

As he spoke, he grabbed Jiang Zhe's arm and turned to run away.

However, the newcomers were clearly prepared and gave him no chance to escape.

"Bang!"

The car door was pushed open.

A sharp and somewhat sarcastic female voice followed, instantly stopping Professor Lin in his tracks.

"Lin Zhengfeng! It's been so many years, and you're still the same? Running away as soon as we meet?"

"You still dare to avoid me?"

Jiang Zhe was taken aback upon hearing this, but his gossip-loving spirit also ignited.

This melon is guaranteed to be ripe!

He immediately turned his head to look.

The next moment, an old woman appeared, dressed in an elegant dark purple velvet dress and wearing a vintage hat.

He stepped out of the car, leaning on a cane inlaid with rubies.

Behind her, two towering black-clad bodyguards stood expressionless on either side, exuding an imposing aura.

Although she is getting on in years, she is very well-preserved and you can still vaguely see the charm she had in her youth.

However, at this moment, the look in her eyes as she looked at Professor Lin was filled with—resentment?

"What? Have you finally had enough of the sandstorms outside and are finally willing to come back and enjoy the benefits of the capital?"

The old woman sneered and slammed her cane heavily on the ground.

"Weren't you so tough when you left back then? Who are you trying to fool with this cowardly act now?"

"cough----"

Professor Lin seemed to have been hit where it hurt, his old face immediately turned bright red, and he was so embarrassed that he even scratched the ground with his toes.

"Mesevie! What exactly do you want?"

He sighed helplessly and had no choice but to turn away, his tone revealing a hint of compromise.

"I'm here to attend an exchange meeting. I have important business to attend to, so I really don't have time to joke around with you."

"A joke?! You think I'm joking with you?!"

The old woman, known as Messway, spoke quickly, stepping forward and staring intently at him.

"Now that you're here, don't even think about running away! Come on, get in the car!"

"This...isn't appropriate?"

Professor Lin became increasingly embarrassed, cold sweat pouring down his back.

I originally planned to broaden Jiang Zhe's horizons, but I didn't expect him to see this instead.

Where can he put his old face now?

Seeing that things were going wrong, Jiang Zhe, as the teaching assistant, naturally had to step in and help.

"Ahem, Mr. Lin, who is this lady—?"

He deliberately acted like a curious child, then casually approached her, forcefully breaking the deadlock.

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Messway turned her head and her gaze fell on Jiang Zhe.

However, seeing his exaggerated attire with so many bags, she frowned in disdain.

"You're his new student? I heard you're quite popular in the countryside?"

Medusa raised an eyebrow, her tone still impolite.

"You look a bit dim-witted, carrying such a big bag. Are you here to escape famine or to beg for food?"

"You flatter me, senior."

Jiang Zhe wasn't annoyed; instead, he replied with a smile.

"This isn't begging; these are local specialties prepared so we won't starve to death in the capital."

"After all, Mr. Lin often taught me that when you're out in the world, you still have to earn money with your own hands."

These words were neither humble nor arrogant; they subtly praised Professor Lin while also demonstrating the speaker's confidence.

"Sharp-tongued and quick-witted, they're all the same—"

Messer gave Jiang Zhe a deep look, a strange glint in her eyes.

This kid has a good character, it's a pity he followed the wrong person.

Thinking it over, she snorted coldly but did not continue to pester him.

Instead, he turned to Professor Lin and issued an ultimatum.

"Alright, I'll give you some face in front of your students."

"But! Eight o'clock tonight, Violet Restaurant, if you dare make me wait again—"