Chapter 384 - 384 Chu Qingyan's Situation
384 Chu Qingyan’s Situation
Back in the living room, Wu Mo stood up and went upstairs.
He took out some fresh clothes from the closet and entered the bathroom to prepare the things he needed for a bath.
He had to wash up after all.
Although there were a lot of things to do in the next few days, that did not stop him from occasionally allowing himself to relax.
…
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, two days had passed.
Several young blacksmiths in the White River province had met the requirements, and they were preparing to be invited. As the time for the exchange conference drew closer, they all felt a little nervous.
Ultimately, an event on the scale of the Annual Blacksmith Exchange Conference could very well be the largest and most special event they would ever attend in their entire lives.
As the name suggested, the conference only extended invites to the younger generation of blacksmiths in the Nine Provinces.
The entire exchange conference would last for five days, during which the invited blacksmiths would undergo various tests and strength assessments arranged by the federal government.
The top 10 blacksmiths with the best performance would receive extremely generous rewards and a chance to meet a master blacksmith.
Whether it was the reward or the opportunity for networking, they were all conditions that the blacksmiths dreamed of.
The federal government was the highest authority in charge of the enormous war zone, so the federation had assets and talents that ordinary people could not imagine.
Legendary or even Divine-grade equipment and meeting high-ranking blacksmiths at the peak of seven stars…
No matter which reward one received, it was the best opportunity for a young craftsman.
Being able to get along with high-ranking blacksmiths would solve the problems that had been puzzling them for a long time. They would also be introduced to many advanced forging techniques that they would not have come into contact with, otherwise.
Due to the unbelievably rich rewards, the federation’s exchange conference had unparalleled popularity in the Nine Provinces.
Every young blacksmith yearned for it, and every blacksmith who had participated in the conference had been able to improve their skills very quickly. They reached heights that ordinary people could only dream of.
Therefore, every time the exchange conference was around the corner, every blacksmith in the Nine Provinces would talk about all kinds of matters related to it.
Various television stations would broadcast programs centered around the conference as well.
The overwhelming publicity would often set off a wave in the entire Nine Province.
Every blacksmith who received an invitation was also highly valued by the Military Department in their province.
Of course, Wu Mo was no exception.
However, at this moment, apart from those in White River’s military headquarters who were paying close attention to Wu Mo…
Many rivers away, someone in Red Heart was also thinking about Wu Mo.
In the command room of a military region in Red Heart, Chu Qingyan was sitting on the couch while being surrounded by several people.
He was watching the members of a blue team on a screen, and they were charging toward a red team’s base together.
The blue team members were operating his All-in-one Armor. They were pushing the red team members horizontally to minimize their combat space.
Seeing that victory was only a matter of time, the corners of Chu Qingyan’s mouth immediately curled into an expectant smile.
“As expected of Major Chu. The equipment he developed has not only provided the combat team with extremely high defense, but even their mobility’s much higher than usual. The red team members can’t win at all.”
The one who spoke was a young man with black-rimmed glasses.
He was standing behind Chu Qingyan and wearing a white lab coat. On top of being a little petite, his face was somewhat delicate too.
Seeing that the blue team was on the verge of victory, he instantly spoke in high spirits.
“I’ve told you that such combat exercises are meaningless. If the worried military leaders hadn’t insisted on re-testing, I believe we would’ve already been in a military vehicle heading to the exchange conference,” a beautiful woman sitting next to Chu Qingyan quickly responded.
After she finished speaking, she even leaned into Chu Qingyan’s arms like a spoiled child and whispered, “Qingyan developed the All-in-one Armor after all. With his strength and talent, what kind of equipment can’t he make?”
Hearing the woman’s words, several ingratiating people around her nodded in agreement.
“Hmm… The blue team has yet to find any flaws in the armor. How disappointing,” Chu Qingyan said emotionlessly.
His words seemed to be filled with dissatisfaction, but there was a tinge of excitement in the depths of his eyes.
“Major Chu, don’t blame them. These first-tier members have never seen such high-tech equipment before. It’s no surprise that they’re still getting used to it.”
“That’s right, Major Chu. Those country bumpkins don’t even know the materials used to make the armor. How could they find any flaws?”
Several of his subordinates around him responded one after another. They looked at Chu Qingyan with respect and even a trace of fear.
“Hmm… It looks like I was wrong about them.”
Chu Qingyan raised his eyebrows and looked at the young man beside him. “The paper has been submitted, and the material patent has been applied. The invitation card also arrived two days ago. It’s all thanks to your help. Once the conference is over, I’ll give you a month off.”
“Ah, really?! Major Chu, you’re too good to us!” the young man with black-rimmed glasses said happily.
His face lit up when he heard Chu Qingyan’s words.
“Aren’t you being silly? When has Major Chu ever lied to us?”
The woman in Chu Qingyan’s arms raised her head and rolled her eyes at him.
“As expected of Major Chu. He’s opened up a new world!
“The great Chu is wise!” the person beside him said approvingly. All kinds of compliments came his way.
As he listened to their praises, the smug expression on his face intensified. Chu Qingyan reached out and gently stroked the shoulder of the woman next to him.
He looked at the variety of expensive red wine and desserts on the coffee table before the couch and listened to the “songbird” in his arms. Right then, he felt that leaving White River had been an extremely wise move.
If he had not been in contact with the rebel organization in White River, how could he have obtained these mysterious blueprints?
However, he was eventually expelled from the Fifth Research Department and even exiled from the White River province.
Despite that, the treatment he received in exchange for this helped him stand above the rest.
Not only did he have a place in the Red Heart province, but he also became the leader of a research team under the military.
Every day, he had wine and beautiful companions. How enjoyable was that?
If he had not taken an unconventional path back then, he would not have gotten this treatment and status today.
When he looked at the screen in front of the commander again, the blue team in the All-in-one Armor had completely destroyed the Red Team’s base.
The battle simulation had finally come to an end.
“Congratulations, Major Chu. You’re one step closer to the six-star rank!”
“Congratulations, Major Chu! We have to celebrate this!”
“Baby, I’ll go to your room tonight and pop some champagne.”