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"Um, don't worry about such details... let's get down to business."

"Um... I have something I'd like to ask you..."

Jiang Ning's voice came through the phone.

Leila turned the phone away impatiently and spoke in an unfriendly tone.

"Do you need my help?"

"If the great inventor has a problem, why not consult the great Lady Black Tower instead of me, a lowly clerk?"

On the other end of the phone, Jiang Ning looked at the energy core that had been dismantled into pieces in front of him and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"I'd like to ask you to help me catch up on my studies..."

"...?"

Leira was so shocked by those words that she almost fell off the bench and quickly raised her hand to adjust her tilted glasses.

"Tutoring?! What tutoring?? You need tutoring? What can I teach you?"

Jiang Ning was silent for a moment before speaking.

"I'd like to learn as much as possible about your research field, the more comprehensive the better!"

"I……"

Just as Leila was about to refuse, Luna raised her hand and covered her mouth.

Luna's eyes gleamed with an unusual light as she whispered in Leila's ear.

"Xiao Lai, this is a great opportunity to get revenge! You should seize the chance and use tutoring as an excuse to squeeze some money out of this guy!"

Jiang Ning propped his head up with one hand, staring at the call screen that hadn't moved for a long time, his fingers tapping restlessly on the table.

He hadn't actually thought of asking Leira for help at first, until that night when he had nothing to do and took apart the energy core that Leira had made to study it.

To his surprise, he discovered that, given his level of knowledge, he was unable to comprehend the structure of such a device.

incredible!

[Divine talent] couldn't even comprehend the invention casually made by a junior clerk!

In an instant, Leila's figure became tall and mysterious in Jiang Ning's mind.

However, Jiang Ning quickly calmed down.

After careful consideration, Jiang Ning realized a major flaw that he had subconsciously overlooked.

[God-like talent] only granted him scientific research talent far exceeding common sense, but his knowledge reserves were solid.

It's like a wooden bucket with unlimited capacity, enough to hold everything within sight.

But can you use it to hold lava?

No matter how large the internal space is, it is essentially just a wooden barrel, which will be burned and pierced by the high temperature of magma.

Similarly, Jiang Ning now possesses an extremely active mind, capable of easily creating all sorts of props, but only if he understands the underlying principles.

However, in his previous life, his knowledge level was only that of an ordinary college student, at most considered above average.

Compared to the dazzling array of groundbreaking inventions and mind-blowing knowledge in the Starry Sky Railway World, Jiang Ning's knowledge base might not even be as extensive as that of the elementary school students here.

Jiangning needs to catch up! And it needs intensive, crash courses!

Even if it weren't for the fact that she might be thrown out of the space station by the Black Tower lady who might get tired of her someday.

Based on his current achievements in creating riders, as well as the other rider technologies that he hasn't unlocked yet, he still needs to expand his knowledge base.

After making up his mind, Jiang Ning shamelessly sought out Laiira, the only person he had ever spoken to.

After all, he couldn't possibly ask Ms. Black Tower for something like this, could he?

What's the difference between that and walking right into a trap and saying, "I'm just a useless nobody with no talent left, throw me out!"

Jiang Ning idly rubbed the energy bottle in his hands, then couldn't wait to speak again.

"Feed? Are you still there?"

"exist."

Laira's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Let me think about it... I can't quite figure out what you're thinking, but I do have work to do, and if I want to find the time..."

This is bad; it seems like the other party is trying to refuse!

Jiang Ning had anticipated this scene, after all, he had indeed done "some" things that did not leave a good impression on Laira.

"I really can't take up your time for nothing..."

How about this, you name your terms? I'll try my best to meet them.

Hehe, they've taken the bait!

Both Leila and Luna simultaneously wore the same mischievous grin as Camie.

Plans are in place!

This tactic of feigning retreat is intended to force Jiang Ning to hand over control to Laira.

"Now! Xiao Lai, attack that shrimp-headed man!"

Leila pondered for a moment.

"One million credits!"

...?

? ? ? ? ?

Not a girl?!

Luna almost cried out in panic, gripping Leila's sleeve tightly and blinking frantically to send a telegram.

Such a great opportunity and you want a million?! What can a million credits do in this day and age?!

Laira also realized that she seemed to be short.

Faced with Leira's "small demands," what will Jiang Ning's response be...?

"Um... I don't have a million, can I repay you with my body? -- I can help you with work or something."

Luna clicked her tongue impatiently and leaned close to Leira's ear.

"Hurry up and hang up, Xiao Lai. This guy isn't sincere at all; he's probably just messing with you to pass the time."

"Okay, I agree, but I have to add one condition."

"?"

Laira's response caused both Jiang Ning and Luna to momentarily lose their minds.

Especially the "strategist" Luna.

Aren't you best friends? What are you after?

Luna's golden eyes were filled with great confusion.

"You should be able to find my text message contact information, right? I'll send you a message right away, just read it aloud."

Leila presented her terms.

"Uh...that's it? Deal!"

Jiang Ning was somewhat unsure about Leira's unexpectedly easygoing nature.

"Wait...is it something really embarrassing? Let me make it clear beforehand, I won't read anything that involves principles!"

Leila ignored Jiang Ning's voice and hung up the phone.

A moment later, Laira's phone vibrated again.

Laira picked up her phone and looked at the friend request from the "God of Invention" on the screen, her eyes twitching uncontrollably.

How thick-skinned is this guy? Doesn't he feel embarrassed choosing such a username?

[Laira accepted my friend request]

Jiang Ning stared at the blank chat interface, where the message "[The other party is typing...]" appeared at the top, and a strange unease rose in his heart.

A moment later, a long string of dense text popped up.

Jiang Ning browsed through it with great curiosity, his eyes widening from slightly squinting to staring wide-eyed after only two lines.

[Jiang Ning: This... are you serious?]

[Leira: Are you going to read it or not? My time is precious, I don't have time to waste on this.]

Jiang Ning: You win...

Taking a deep breath and forcibly calming his heaving chest, Jiang Ning pressed the voice input button with trembling fingers and began to "chant".

"I, Jiang Ning, hereby acknowledge Ms. Laira's exceptional talent, which I cannot match at all."

I have deeply reflected on and repented for my previous disrespectful behavior towards Ms. Laira… I ask Ms. Laira to be magnanimous and forgiving towards me.

Jiang Ning forced out the last few words through gritted teeth.

On the other side, Leila listened to Jiang Ning's voice message with a smug look on her face and silently saved it to her phone.

"I'll also keep a copy on my computer later. I could eat you alive for the rest of my life because of this audio!"

After completing the operation, Leila tapped the screen with her finger to send a message to Jiang Ning.

"Hmm~ Not bad, little Ningzi, you're a promising student. I'm very satisfied."

I get off work at 20:30 PM, and I'll come to your lab to find you then.

After that, there was no further response from Laira.

Upon seeing the message sent by Leila, Jiang Ning felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he collapsed helplessly onto the bed.

He could guess with his toes that this woman had kept her dark history 1000% intact.

Is this what happens when you ask someone for a favor...?

Absolutely! There will never be a second time!

Absolutely! Jiang Ning swears to God!