Because their battle record was truly outstanding, even though Wang Tianwei had two points deducted, the four-person squad still achieved first place in the final exam.
The specialized exams for the Mecha Engineering and Command departments had ended long ago, with Wang Tianwei and Huang Yan taking first place in their respective departments!
The two combatants only finished their final shooting exam today, and unsurprisingly, they swept first and second place.
There were only two days left before Qilin Military Academy officially went on holiday.
Jian Jingyu said they should celebrate no matter what, so after a quick discussion, the three of them decided to take advantage of the weekend to make hot pot at the apartment!
In the sweltering heat, Wang Tianwei turned the air conditioning down to sixteen degrees.
The hot pot was steaming upwards, and the barbecue on the side was sizzling and dripping with oil.
Zhang Lyra diligently transferred the cooked meat onto a plate and laid down fresh slices of meat.
Jian Jingyu brought the grilled fish his mother had made, which he brought from home, to the table.
"Sister Zebra! Hurry up, it's ready to eat!"
"Coming, do you want orange or watermelon flavor?"
"Orange!"
"Watermelon."
Wang Tianwei took four packs of nutrient solution out of the fridge.
"Beep, beep!"
The electronic door opened.
Huang Yan pulled the door open and couldn't help but freeze at the sight!
In disbelief, he took a step back to check the door number, then glanced again at the furnishings inside—it was definitely his place!
"Sir Huang, you're back! Come eat some meat, this mushroom soup was prepared especially for you!"
Huang Yan closed his eyes briefly.
"...Can someone explain this to me?"
He had only gone to the Mental Power Research Center for a check-up and an inhibitor shot as Uncle Tao had instructed, and when he returned, his apartment had been occupied by these three?
Wang Tianwei walked past him, completely unapologetic despite being in the wrong.
"My place is full of design blueprints, and if I put them away, they're hard to find."
"So you decided to come to my place!?"
It was simply unbelievable!
His robot butler was sucking away the cooking smoke and purifying the air while spinning around mopping the floor, looking as if it had a very hard life.
And where did the robot washing dishes in the kitchen come from? Wait, those dishes weren't his either!
"Goldfish has access to your place!"
...That was indeed true.
Some time ago, Jian Jingyu was preparing for the combat department's final exams and had to come to school for training on weekends. Finding it too troublesome to go home, he had asked if he could stay over for a couple of days.
After all, the shower water in the dorms was definitely not as good as the apartment's, and there wasn't even a sleep pod... The sleep pod in his guest bedroom was a high-end model from Taihe.
He hadn't thought much of it and agreed, but he regretted it from the very first day Jian Jingyu moved in...
His apartment had originally been spotless and empty!
How long had it been? Now there were so many things that didn't belong to him inexplicably appearing!
The living room, which previously only had fitness equipment, now had its central equipment moved to the balcony.
The cleared space was filled with two sofas and a coffee table, making it look like a restaurant booth...
Outside the fitness area mat were three pairs of special slippers with patterns identical to the masks they wore in competitions—obviously bought from the same store...
Besides an endless supply of nutrient solutions, the fridge now held all sorts of food! The entire house was filled with traces of the three of them...
He had thought that with the holiday approaching, Jian Jingyu should at least take away his pile of clothes and toiletries. Who would have thought these three would actually be making hot pot in his home? And without the homeowner even present!?
"...Let me go first this time."
Zhang Lyra handed the barbecue tongs to Jian Jingyu, familiarly found the bathroom to wash her hands, and then came out holding a syringe.
"Sir Huang, it's time for your nutrient injection."
"..."
No wonder Doctor Tao let him go right after the check-up without prescribing any injections... Just how frequently did they communicate with each other?
Huang Yan sighed and rolled up his sleeve.
Zhang Lyra's movements were highly skilled. After giving the injection, she inverted the cap over the needle and tossed the syringe into the waste disposal unit.
"Done, let's eat!"
The group ignored the dining table, preferring to gather around the coffee table to eat. A mecha competition was playing on the living room's virtual screen, but no one was actually watching it...
"Lyra, have you bought your ticket back to Planet Karen? Are you heading back the night the holiday starts?"
Wang Tianwei pulled Huang Yan down to sit and distributed the nutrient solutions among them.
"Yes, I bought it a long time ago."
Jian Jingyu picked up a slice of meat from the spicy red broth, coated it in dipping sauce, and popped it into his mouth, his eyes narrowing in bliss.
"Mmm! With a crowd, it's gotta be hot pot!"
Watching how comfortable everyone looked, Huang Yan picked up the mushroom soup and took a sip... Not bad? He grabbed his chopsticks, suddenly feeling a bit of an appetite.
"Which ship did you buy a ticket for, Sir Huang? Shall we head back together?"
"Taihe's starship will come to pick me up."
Wang Tianwei immediately put down her bowl.
"Godfather! Can you take me with you!? Let me save the cost of a ticket?"
"..."
Does your family know you have no shame when it comes to hitching a ride?
Silence means yes!
Wang Tianwei fawned over Huang Yan, placing a piece of meat in his bowl.
"Please eat! Please eat!"
Jian Jingyu's home was right there on Planet Shuomo, so he didn't need to take a spaceship.
"Hey, what are your plans when you go back for summer vacation?"
"Accompanying family, practicing."
"Probably just practice, or attending some boring gatherings..."
"First I'll build my mecha for practice, and next will be Sir Huang's and Lyra's! Sir Huang even said he could find me a workshop at Taihe!"
"That's so nice!? I want to visit Taihe too! Sir Huang!?"
"If you come to Planet Tianshu, you're welcome anytime."
Huang Yan took a bite of the grilled fish Jian Jingyu had brought.
"The fish is good."
"My mom made it herself! Not a kitchen robot! Hahaha, as long as you guys like it, I'll tell her when I get back!"
"Our mom's cooking is top-notch!"
Wang Tianwei also gave a thumbs up, then turned her head to ask Zhang Lyra,
"Have you looked at your mecha design blueprints? Sister Bei and I both think a bionic mecha would suit you better than a standard form."
At the mention of mechas, Zhang Lyra's eyes lit up, and her chopsticks stopped moving.
"I saw them! I love it! Can it really carry that many weapons!? ...Won't it cost Sister Bei too much?"
"Emm... Probably not. Sister Bei said she wanted to add those weapons at the back. It's a rare opportunity, so take it while you can!
If everything is fine on your end, she'll send the materials directly to Planet Tianshu.
I'll build the mecha at Sir Huang's place, finish the testing, and bring it to you at the start of the next semester! Or I can mail it to you in advance!"
"For something so valuable... it's better to do it in person.
During the summer, using the one issued by the school for practice will be enough. Thank you all!"
"I told you, don't be so blindly polite with me! Just let me pat your head when the time comes!"
"..."
"Silence means yes!"
