"Alright," Yu Nong agreed after a long hesitation.
Lu Wanqing smiled. "Don't be so polite with me. Once you start making money, just remember to pay me back."
Yu Nong became happy at this, nodding quickly. "Mm."
Borrowing money was not something that could be discussed directly in a live stream. Lu Wanqing and Yu Nong waited until after the stream ended to transfer the money to Yu Nong's optical computer.
"Thank you, I will definitely pay you back," Yu Nong said.
Lu Wanqing nodded. "Okay."
"By the way, the Wei family might also have instruments. I'm thinking of getting a set for myself too," Lu Wanqing suddenly said.
Yu Nong froze, looking at Lu Wanqing in surprise. "You're getting a set too?"
And...
...from the Wei family?
Yu Nong looked at his optical computer and suddenly felt that his painstakingly repaired old instruments were not as appealing.
"The Wei family's will definitely be better," Yu Nong said seriously after a moment of silence.
Lu Wanqing nodded. "Mm."
Lu Wanqing smiled. "But I'm not sure if I can get them yet. If I manage to, I'll let you know. If you need to use them, you can come to my place."
Yu Nong's eyes lit up again. "Great!" he said happily.
The matter was settled, and everyone soon went to prepare for showers and sleep.
However, after Lu Wanqing left the room, Yu Nong belatedly realized: if Lu Wanqing could get better instruments from the Wei family, why would he spend money buying these old ones?
But this thought only crossed Yu Nong's mind for a moment. He quickly shook his head. Lu Wanqing's instruments were hers, not his. He would want instruments for researching plants in the future. Perhaps... after Lu Wanqing left the Yu family, he might want to research plants himself. It would be better to prepare a set for himself.
As for getting instruments from the Wei family, that idea also flashed through Yu Nong's mind, but only for a moment before being discarded.
New machines were too expensive. He definitely couldn't afford them. He would stick to buying the old ones for now. They could still be used after repairs, and he could buy new ones when he had money.
Little Yu Shu didn't quite understand the subtleties between adults. She thought about it for a long time. It wasn't until she took a bath that evening, after her mommy finished reading her bedtime story and was about to sleep, that she suddenly remembered.
Mommy could buy new instruments directly from the Wei family. Why did Daddy have to buy old ones?
But it was too late. Although the little one had figured it out, she quickly put it aside for the moment and, comforted by Lu Wanqing, slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.
The next day, little Yu Shu forgot about the instruments because Lu Wanqing announced early in the morning that she was taking her out to play.
Lu Wanqing had been away for a long time. She hadn't spent much quality time with Shu Shu during that period. Now that she was back, she planned to take Shu Shu on a flight, just like before, to cruise above Water Land Star and overlook its scenery from the sky.
Little Shu Shu was indeed happy. Sitting in the aircraft with her mommy, she couldn't help but lean against the window and look down. It looked so beautiful.
"Mommy, I like this planet!" After the aircraft had flown for a while, little Yu Shu turned to look at her mommy and said happily.
"Mm, Mommy likes it too," Lu Wanqing replied with a smile.
"When I grow up, I'll buy a similar planet too!" little Yu Shu said next.
Lu Wanqing had heard her child say this before. She chuckled. "Mm."
"Then, when Shu Shu buys a planet, can you give Mommy a small piece of land to build a house there?" Lu Wanqing asked curiously.
Little Yu Shu's eyes immediately lit up. She was super surprised. "Does that mean Mommy can live with Shu Shu forever?"
Live together forever?
Lu Wanqing froze.
She wanted that too.
But how would the relationships of these few families be resolved?
Actually, Shu Shu's family relationships were simple and not a big problem. But the other children...
She absolutely had to find a way. She couldn't let these children live like this forever.
Lu Wanqing thought silently, and suddenly remembered that she had promised the seven major legions their mechs, but they weren't finished yet. If she had the capability to provide super 3S mechs to other legions, could she...?
As Lu Wanqing pondered, she suddenly thought of her special identity as a super 3S mech maker. With such a unique identity, could she apply for a special studio?
The Federation shouldn't be that stingy, right?
Maybe it was possible?
They wouldn't refuse her a studio for making mechs, would they?
The more Lu Wanqing thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. Her mood suddenly brightened. She decided to contact Mus Jie when she got back.
She had forgotten before. Yu Nong had been busy with instruments during this time, which suddenly reminded her. If instruments for editing genes could be bought, then instruments for making mechs should also be buyable, right?
Although she didn't have money now, the Federation did. She had joined the Federal Weaponry Bureau, and the seven major legions all wanted the super 3S mechs she made. So, if she applied to the Federation, or directly to the seven major legions, for a super 3S mech studio, it should be possible, right?
Some things, once you think about them, you can't stop. It was inconvenient to call now, so Lu Wanqing simply opened her optical computer, ready to compose a message. She could send a message to ask.
"Jie, I want to ask you something."
"If I were to apply to the Federation for a personal super 3S mech studio, would they agree?"
"I'm out of money."
"However, there are still more than two months left. If the instruments for making super 3S mechs can be sent to Water Land Star, I think I can finish making seven super 3S mechs if I hurry."
Lu Wanqing sent several messages in one go and then waited.
On the other side, Mus Jie was in a meeting when his optical computer suddenly rang. Everyone in the conference room was startled and held their breath, looking at Mus Jie nervously.
Mus Jie's heart was also pounding fast, as he had only given two people unlimited access – Lan Lan and Lu Wanqing.
Optical computers were usually in silent mode during meetings. Only messages from people with unlimited access would trigger an alert.
Was it Lan Lan?
Mus Jie had a hunch it wasn't.
Lan Lan never disturbed him during work hours.
So, was it Lu Wanqing?
Mus Jie suppressed his racing heart and opened his optical computer. Upon seeing it, he confirmed it was indeed Wanqing!
Mus Jie's lips curved upwards involuntarily. He opened the chat window to check the messages from Lu Wanqing.
However, upon reading them, Mus Jie was stunned again. A super 3S mech studio?
Wanqing wanted to apply for a super 3S mech studio?
This request was not excessive, but...
If Wanqing had her own personal super 3S mech studio, would she still come to the Mu Group to make mechs in the future?
If she didn't come, wouldn't her opportunities to visit their family decrease?