The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers-Chapter 1076: It Is Not Scrap

"Cough cough..." Director Wang laughed and said, "As long as it’s not real money, everything else can be negotiated."

Principal Hong glared at him and then turned to Mu Jianling, saying, "Jianling, stop watching that melodrama. Tell us, what kind of reward would be suitable for that kid?"

Mu Jianling only paused the TV show when Hong Jiang mentioned her name. She turned her face and stared at them, her eyes cold as she said, "That kid has a top-notch ability to make money, no need to reward her with cash. Otherwise, she might lose her drive."

Principal Hong and Director Wang listened attentively.

Mu Jianling said, "All the school’s training rooms, practice rooms, and resource rooms that require spending credit points or points... open them all to her."

Huh?

Director Wang and Principal Hong’s eyes lit up, and Director Wang laughed, "That’s a good idea." These are all school assets, built initially for students to use. Besides, even for self-funded students, it only costs a minimal fee. Offering free access to Ji You means—

It’s effectively cost-free.

Director Wang expressed satisfaction, very satisfied.

Principal Hong nodded, saying, "Your suggestion is quite similar to my thoughts."

Principal Hong paused slightly, tapping his finger on the table, pondering for a while before smiling and saying, "Complete free access is possible, but it can’t be forever. Let’s reward her with a month of free access."

Director Wang’s mouth twitched, "Old Hong, your idea is quite underhanded, isn’t it?"

The Lanyue Star Military Academy has been established for nearly a thousand years, and over the centuries, just the massive amount of knowledge stored in the resource room alone is enough for anyone to get lost in...

If Ji You gains free reading access, once she tastes the benefits, how could she possibly stop?

Then, to continue watching and researching, wouldn’t she need to continually strive, or simply pay for it? Such a vast and extensive database can’t be viewed completely with just a small amount of money.

There’s also the training room, mechanical equipment, laboratory, body building room...

Which means, once Ji You gets a taste of it, it’s a one-way street.

Brilliant!

Absolutely brilliant.

Director Wang mused and then sneaked a glance at Principal Hong, who was still deep in thought, inwardly critiquing him: Indeed—compared to a black heart, I’m no match for Old Hong.

Principal Hong was aware of Director Wang’s gaze but gave no reaction, continuing to shake his leg, saying, "It’s settled then. First, guide her to the resource room and advanced body forging room."

"Cough cough..." Director Wang instinctively waved his hand, "This isn’t my job. I’m not skilled at it, Jianling is her mentor. Let’s leave it to Jianling."

Mu Jianling snorted coldly, making no comment.

Watching the two old foxes calculating their student right in front of her, down to the student’s last strand of hair, Mu Jianling made no protest because she agreed with Old Hong’s viewpoint. That kid Ji You, without some strict discipline, would certainly need continuous motivation.

Mu Jianling stood up, saying, "I’m leaving."

With that,

She turned without looking back, grabbed the door handle, and walked out.

Principal Hong and Director Wang watched her about to step out the door, and Principal Hong suddenly said, "Jianling, the three materials you’re looking for, don’t worry, I will keep an eye out from my side. If they appear, I’ll definitely help you secure them immediately."

Mu Jianling paused in her steps.

Director Wang looked at her thin, stubborn back and sighed, saying, "Jianling, since Old Hong said so, relax. Slowly, take it easy, maybe the remaining materials will come as luckily as they did for that kid Ji You?"

Mu Jianling straightened her back, standing motionless, saying, "I’m not in a hurry. I’ve been searching for these things for 50 years and haven’t found them; it’s not a matter of urgency."

Director Wang shook his head, saying, "You’re missing materials, and you can’t fix that mecha for now. Just be straightforward with that kid Ji You, as she seems reasonable and considerate, not the kind to throw tantrums or make a fuss."

Mu Jianling coldly replied, "This ’temporary’ might be forever."

Director Wang: "Cough cough..."

Director Wang was slightly helpless, saying, "Indeed, if that little rascal learns she spent 100 billion to buy back a piece of scrap metal, cough... cough cough... she might actually flip out."

So—

Better not let her know for now.

As Director Wang spoke, his thoughts had just surfaced when suddenly, he heard Mu Jianling’s aura at the door chilled, her voice even colder: "It’s not scrap."

"It’s not scrap." Mu Jianling reiterated her stance: "Heavenly Dog is only temporarily problematic, and I will surely find a way to repair it fully." Her final words said with determination akin to taking an oath.

"No one will consider it scrap." Principal Hong stood up, saying, "Repairing it is just a matter of time."

Mu Jianling turned to leave.

Inside the office, only Principal Hong and Director Wang remained, Director Wang sighed once, saying, "Jianling... oh!"

Principal Hong said, "Don’t mention these things in front of her often. The words aren’t malicious, but it’ll cause her great distress."

Director Wang: "...Alright."

...

Ji You left the academic affairs office and boarded a self-operated floating car: "To Dormitory Building No. 6."

The floating car immediately started.

Ji You looked at the Sparrow Yellow in her palm, a hint of bitterness at the corner of her mouth: "Hey hey... Little Golden Dragon, do you think Teacher Mu has a heart as black as coal? Getting her to use Sparrow Yellow to fix your machine body, she asked me for 50 billion!"

"50 billion!"

"Listen! It’s not 500, not 500 thousand, not even 5 million, but 50 billion! How could she even say something like that!!! Do you think her heart’s not black, but white?"

"All the repair materials are provided by me. She’s just putting in labor, and yet she asked me for 50 billion!"

"I spent 100 billion buying you!"

"Outrageous!"

"Absolutely outrageous!"

"It’s like dragging my intelligence over the ground repeatedly! Making my face raise to the pace of interstellar systems!"

The Sparrow Yellow, unexpectedly obtained and particularly effective according to Little Golden Dragon, was an opportunity Ji You took advantage of. Originally, she was excited to seek out Teacher Mu and eagerly awaited the repair of part of Little Golden Dragon. But—

Ji You didn’t want to bring up the clumsy excuse of 50 billion; she furrowed her brows tightly:

—Exactly what reason is there that Teacher Mu can’t repair Little Golden Dragon?

Material shortage?

Lack of technology?

Inadequate environment?

...

What are the consequences of being unable to repair Little Golden Dragon?

Within a short time, numerous thoughts flashed through Ji You’s mind, but she was entirely at a loss... as this was not her area of expertise.

"Little Golden Dragon?"

"Why are you silent?"

"Speak up."

"Hey..."

Ji You reached out, grabbing Little Golden Dragon, and panicked: "Damn!!!"