Futuristic Gourmet’s Spoiled Marriage Chapter 42: Mecha Battle
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Looking at the stars... seems to be a common method used by male protagonists to tease girls in romantic novels or idol dramas...
However, they would watch real stars, unlike Ling Xuan. They would not invite their sister to "see the stars" in the mecha battlespace simulation scene...
In the space simulation scene in the Star Network and the beautiful and gorgeous galaxy in the distance, there are also black meteorites deliberately set up as obstacles in the battle scene. Both large and small, and also cratered...
This is not a surprise at all. It's more of a shock!
Ling Yaoyao was so angry that she wanted to kick Ling Xuan away. But she was afraid that he would accidentally hit a space meteor. Although he wouldn't be actually injured, the pain was still very real.
Ling Yaoyao almost clung to Ling Xuan's arm and said softly, "Brother Ling Xuan, let's talk in another place..."
Ling Xuan enjoys this long-lost feeling of being relied on by his little girl, but he is a little disappointed. Does Yaoyao not like "seeing the stars"?
But when he heard the phrase "Brother Ling Xuan," his heart softened, and he said, "Okay."
Then the scene turned again and again. The background changed from the vast starry sky to a mecha training lounge.
There is no other way. Every time Ling Xuan went to the Star Network, it was never for fun but for mecha training. There are tens of thousands of interesting places in the Star Network, but he has been to only a handful of places.
In his opinion, the best place is the place where he can get his armor and Ling Yaoyao.
As soon as Ling Yaoyao's feet touched the ground, she shook off Ling Xuan's arm, immediately turned, and yelled, "Is there anyone who took people to watch the stars like this? Luckily my heart is good enough. Otherwise, I will be scared enough to get heart disease!"
In the interstellar age, heart disease is just a minor disease. The doctor will take a small part of the heart cells, cultivate a new heart, and do a heart replacement surgery... Ling Xuan can't understand the point of Ling Yaoyao's anger at all. He even has a question mark on his face.
He pursed his mouth, his expression on his face was a little aggrieved, and he tried to explain a little bit, "You said I'm dull and uninteresting..."
Ling Xuan didn't say that he deliberately downloaded "Thirty-Six Strategies to Make a Girl Laugh" and "One Hundred and Eighth Forms of Love" from the Star Network and studied them carefully. However, because he and Ling Yaoyao are in two different places, and his identity also limits him from using those high-profile methods of showing love, the old-fashioned major generals with very affectionate words can't say it...
After several considerations, Ling Xuan thought of the way to "see the stars" in the Star Network space simulation scene. At first, he felt that he was very witty!
Unfortunately, it didn't seem to have the expected effect. Yaoyao didn't seem to like it.
However, somehow she was taking the initiative to hold his arm again. 'It seemed it's not to be for nothing...' Ling Xuan thought.
Ling Yaoyao's anger this time was only three minutes of heat. After she complained, she left her anger behind. She looked at Ling Xuan's special mecha training lounge. The virtual version of "Ling Yun" stood in the middle of the lounge. It is silver and black. The tall steel giant, with sharp and beautiful lines, cold and silent...
This was the first time Ling Yaoyao looked at a mecha up close. She couldn't help sighing, "So handsome! If I could sit inside and feel it, it would be great!"
Ling Xuan didn't expect to actually raise Ling Yaoyao's interest by relying on Ling Yun.
For every mecha fighter, a mecha is a life-and-death combat partner. Many warriors call it a "little wife" or "more precious than my wife."
The cockpit is the private domain of the mecha fighter. They would not let anyone in unless it is a very close and trustworthy person.
Even for the comrades rescued from the battlefield, there are special "rescue cabins" so that they can stay temporarily.
Because driving a mecha is something that requires full attention. A slight disturbance on the battlefield may lead to danger.
For many mecha fighters, the first officer's seat in the cockpit of their mecha cabin is only for real wives, and it must be in a safe environment.
Because there will be no life or death threats on the Star Network, they could relax this condition.
A lot of people like to take the auxiliary therapist to sit in their co-pilot and compete in mecha competitions with interference obstacles. In this way, you can show off their level of mecha fighting.
But Ling Xuan's co-pilot has never been seated by anyone before, whether in the real-life or Star Network.
Now, Ling Yaoyao is going to be the first one.
Ling Xuan's eyes were a little deep, and he said, "If you want, of course, you can."
The major general was thinking, 'You are sitting in my mecha, so you are going to be my wife.'
Ling Yaoyao, who knew nothing about this, was delighted. "Really? Great! Then you will take me to a mecha battle?"
Ling Xuan: "..."
'What kind of weird hobby this little girl has? Don't like to see the stars, but like to fight and kill?'
However, Ling Xuan still agreed. It is rare for her to be so interested.
In addition, Yaoyao's mental power tentacles could be rounded and sharp. The little girl is not physically strong enough and can only drive a Class B mech in real life. But in the Star Network, it is different. It is purely relying on mental power to compete. Theoretically, she can even drive an SS-class mech!
Ling Yaoyao also seemed to think of her talent, so her next sentence became, "Brother, can you teach me to learn mecha? I should be able to drive mecha on Starnet!"
The little girl's eyes were shining. She was full of excitement and anticipation!
It's hard to refuse!
Besides, even if he didn't agree with what Ling Yaoyao wanted to do, but since she had this idea, she would probably try to learn by herself and find someone else to teach her... it would be better for him to teach her personally.
Ling Xuan nodded, "...Hmm."
The Mecha, Ling Yun, looks cold and domineering on the outside and low-key luxurious inside the cockpit.
Ling Yaoyao didn't understand the complicated structure at all. She only knew to follow Ling Xuan's instructions to sit down in the seat next to him and fasten the safety straps.
Because Ling Yaoyao is still a newcomer, Ling Xuan chose not to give the co-pilot driving permission at all. When the little girl sat next to him, it was very easy for him to get distracted. If he let her drive randomly from time to time, it would be his face that was lost.
Relying on his number one SSS-level mental power, Ling Xuan has not lost in the Star Net Mecha battlefield for many years. He has never worried that he will lose, but now he is worried for the first time in forever.
Because he doesn't come up often, Ling Xuan's points on the mecha battle platform are not very high. But with an extremely high winning rate of 99.999%, he is still eligible to challenge the top 100 players in the standings directly.
Ling Xuan randomly selected the fifth online and idle "Famous World," and soon the opponent accepted his invitation to fight.
Ling Yaoyao, in the front passenger seat, looked at the nickname "Famous World" thoughtfully. Isn't this the ID of the original male protagonist, Xiao Ming, on the Star Network?
Even though "Famous World" is only fifth place in the overall standings. The first four are all much older than him. Among the students at school, he is already regarded as the strongest in the Huanuo Empire. But he has always been very low-key in reality. Everyone thinks that he is better in the battle command.
Ling Yaoyao suddenly became excited, and she cheered Ling Xuan, "We must win this game!"
Even though with Ling Xuan's strength, winning against Xiao Ming is not something to be proud of, Ling Yaoyao is also happy. Anyway, she must not lose to him!
When Ling Yaoyao was reading the original novel, she didn't have a lot of affection for Xiao Ming, the male protagonist. For the throne, he played tricks with all means. He was the primary culprit in the persecution of the Ling family in the original novel.
In this life, Ling Yaoyao only sought the stability of herself and her family. She would not fight against the storyline to prevent Xiao Ming from sitting on the throne. She is not to be greedy enough to swallow an elephant and suffer from it.
But if there is a chance to make Xiao Ming unhappy, she will never let it go!
When the mecha was introduced into the battle scene, Ling Xuan turned his head and asked Ling Yaoyao, "If I win, is there a reward?"
Ling Yaoyao thought for a while and said, "Can I make you a supper on the star network?"
Ling Xuan shook his head. "Although I like eating what you make, I like...you better."
Ling Yaoyao: '...Wait, what does that pause mean in the middle?'
Ling Xuan stopped talking and threw her a look of "You know what I mean."
Soon, the battle between the two mechas began. The scene was not as good as Ling Yaoyao had imagined. Ling Xuan took her to kill the enemy together, cool and arrogant.
Ling Xuan, who had originally planned to win so he would not lose face in front of his little girl, knows that Ling Yaoyao wants to win. So instead of fighting actively, he only faces the "Famous World's" attack but just dodges and does not take the initiative to attack back.
Ling Yaoyao was in the mecha, and it was hard not to get excited. She was so affected that she couldn't help but say, "If you beat him, I will kiss you..."
Ling Xuan suddenly turned his head and looked at her. His eyes were so shiny!
Ling Yaoyao faced Ling Xuan's fiery gaze and said with difficulty the remaining word, "...face!"
Ling Xuan's lips tickled, and he didn't care about her last word.
It's just that the momentum of his whole person immediately changed from the inattentive laziness just now to the ruthless domineering and sharp. Just like a sharp sword out of the sheath!
Because of Ling Xuan's distraction just now, Ling Yun was already in a state of being crushed by the "Famous World's" mecha. His damage was increased by 30%.
Because "Famous World" is a well-known star network mecha master, every time he plays, many spectators and fans will choose to pay to watch. The winning side can get 80% of the income, the 10% to the losing side, and the remaining 10% goes to the mecha battle platform.
The audience watched with interest and exclaimed--
"Hey, our guy is going to win again! This so-called ancient master named 'Xuan,' his 99.999% winning rate shouldn't be written on the mecha battle platform indiscriminately!"
"If you win against this ancient master, "Famous World's" rank will increase to the fourth, great!"
"Although "Famous World's" opponents are not very good this time, to witness his promotion, I will still watch the video!"
No one is optimistic about "Xuan" at all, but it doesn't matter because the lion who was not interested just now has begun to get serious!
Ling Yaoyao didn't know what is "Whirlpool kill" or "Three-stage slide Attack"... She only knew that the serious Ling Xuan's side face was so handsome that people couldn't close their legs! The continuous fierce attack is so cool that "Famous World" is simply unable to parry!
The reversal only happened in just thirty seconds!
Before, he only did various dodges. Then he got beaten and got 30% damage. But suddenly, a wave of counterattacks hit "Famous World" until his mecha got 90% damage. It was scrapped and could no longer fight...
The mecha battle scene is over with a mechanical sound from the system referee. "This game lasted 5 minutes and 30 seconds, and the winner was "Xuan." Because the "Xuan" mecha also brought an assistant therapist in its co-pilot, the points earned in this game doubled. Congratulations!"
All the audience was dumbfounded. They were still immersed in the fast, beautiful, and terrifying counterattack of "Xuan" just now!
'What a fuck, what a fuck! How could there be such a level of non-human mecha operation?'
'This is so cruel!'
Xuan's performance can only be described as nothing in the first five minutes, even though his dodge technique is very good. When he was knocked down by the "Famous World," which caused 30% damage, it can be said that he made a very low-level mistake... but in the last thirty seconds, it was a stunning performance. It didn't match the whole fight at all!
Wait, the system reported that the person named "Xuan" actually brought the assistant therapist as a co-pilot? Was it because "Xuan" asked the assistant therapist co-pilot to operate the mecha in the first five minutes?
Seeing that his co-pilot was bullied by "Famous World," he went to battle in person... 99.999% of the winning rate is really well-deserved!
In the interstellar era, the strong were respected. Many people have turned from "Famous World" fans into "Xuan" passersby fans because of Ling Xuan's last wave of counterattacks!
Many people began to go to the forums of the mecha battle platform to look for the previous heroic record of the master named "Xuan."
Only a small part of fans still remember to pay attention to "Famous World."
"Hahahaha. God, can I ask about your mental shadow!"
"Famous World God, don't cry. Stand up and tidy up!"
"Famous World is not unjustly defeated. After all, this strength gap is obvious to all! It's okay. You are still young. Just practice more!"
On the other side, after Ling Xuan won, he couldn't wait to withdraw from the battle scene. He ignored the dialogue application sent by his opponent, "Famous World."
As for the friend application, he closed it a long time ago.
Back in the mecha training lounge, Ling Xuan's sharp and cold breath subsided suddenly. He relaxed, turned his head, and looked at Ling Yaoyao with dark eyes. The expectation in his eyes was self-evident.
Ling Yaoyao's heart was somehow thumping and jumping fast.
She had never discovered that Ling Xuan was so handsome. He is so cool. It makes people... uncontrollable!
She leaned forward, approached Ling Xuan very slowly, and joked with a smile, "Don't be a hooligan this time, and turned your head suddenly!"
Ling Xuan replied obediently, "...Hmm."
The girl's soft petal-like lips were finally attached to the man's cold and handsome face. The star network felt very realistic, but it was not as real as reality. Ling Yaoyao's current image is just the public face of the Star Network default system face, not the appearance that Ling Xuan missed to his bones. He already started to miss her when he didn't see her for a day.
But he also didn't want the little girl to change her image. He was afraid that too many people would discover her beauty. In real life, she is destined to be brilliant and dazzling. Who knows how many boys she provoked. In Starnet, it is still safer with a system default face.
Ling Xuan touched the location where she kissed him and still stared at Ling Yaoyao, refusing to move his eyes. He was satisfied and somewhat regretted it. "I should have wait until I go home before letting you kiss."
Ling Yaoyao was embarrassed. She felt that when she willingly kissed him, the atmosphere between the two became a bit different from this moment on.
But she didn't want Ling Xuan to find out too quickly that she seemed to like him slowly.
Except that she needs more time to determine her own thought, she also enjoys the feeling of being deliberately "pursued" by Ling Xuan.
She hugged her chest, pretending to be fierce, and said, "Don't talk about these things. Didn't you promise that you will teach me to drive mecha!"
Ling Xuan raised his hand, seeming to want to touch her head. But when he thought that he shouldn't touch her without her consent, he withdrew his hand again and said quietly, "It's a bit late tonight. Didn't you say you wanted to sleep earlier? Let's start tomorrow night at 8 o'clock."
Ling Yaoyao realized that it was already very late. After exchanging good nights with Ling Xuan, she got off the Star Network.
Sleepiness surged up, and after Ling Yaoyao finished washing, she climbed onto the bed.
Tonight's dream is a bit sweet.
However, Ling Xuan on the Star Network used his identity privileges and began to check the identity of "Famous World" to find that the other party was also an SS-level identity privilege. He could only find the most basic information. A male in his early twenties, and he was in the Imperial Capital... In addition, there is a golden crown symbol that the core seniors can only see of the six legions, which represents the royal identity.
Only the second prince, Xiao Ming, could make Ling Yaoyao's mind excited in the royal family. His age was also just right.
Unexpectedly, this second prince has hidden this kind of strength. Even though he majored in a combat command system, he has such a strong mecha combat ability!
He used the ID "Famous World" in the Star Network to protect his personal privacy, but Yaoyao seemed to know it was Xiao Ming a long time ago. How did she know?
If Ling Yaoyao took a look at Weibo or the school's forum before going to bed, she would definitely find that the instructional video of "Tomato Scrambled Eggs" she uploaded on Weibo had become the school's hottest issue.
However, the voice that originally suspected that Ling Yaoyao was not "Eleven" has become much smaller.
Although the scrambled eggs with tomato are not difficult, since Ling Yaoyao dared to prove herself directly with cooking, it shows that she must have some strength!
Ling Yaoyao originally expected this, and this was just the beginning.
After the video of tomato scrambled eggs has been edited, it is very simple, only ten minutes!
It is enough to teach three kinds of "tomato scrambled eggs"!
One is the most mainstream. After washing the tomatoes, draw a cross on the upper part, blanch them with boiling water, peel them, remove the seeds, and cut them to pieces. Next, beat the eggs, beat them evenly, put a little salt, cooking wine, a tablespoon of water, and remove them. Then, heat the pan on high heat. When the oil slightly smokes, spread the beaten egg, stir-fry and set aside, then heat the oil over medium heat, add the tomato chunks and stir-fry until the tomatoes become soft and juicy. Finally, put the scrambled eggs back in.
Another is that the tomato is chopped into small pieces and fried with tomato sauce, and then the egg liquid is added. This kind of fried tomato scrambled eggs are very suitable for both rice and noodles!
The third type is half a tomato with three eggs. Chopped the tomato into fine pieces, added some flour to the egg liquid, and stirred it together... Tomato-flavored egg pancakes are ready. Just need to sprinkle with chopped green onion before serving, and it is perfect!
Ling Yaoyao felt that she had already spoken very clearly, and she also demonstrated all of them.
However, there are a lot of people in the food supplementary therapy class group who tagged her. They cook their own tomato scrambled eggs, but most of them are a bunch of black goo mixed with strange red things...
Ling Yaoyao originally didn't want to see it, but who made her foodie image that can no longer scare people. As soon as the class is over, there are a bunch of people around her who "ask for guidance"!
Few of them made the egg a little better, and they brought it to the classroom in an insulated food box. They wanted her to taste it and express her opinion.
As a result, she even had a hard time eating snacks between classes!
For the third time, someone came to ask her. Ling Yaoyao, who was already starving, got up and patted on the table. She said furiously, "I am not a teacher. If you want to learn how to cook with me, see the video. Figure it out for yourself! I am not your little guinea mouse. Does it taste good? Don't you know how to taste? Don't ask me! If you interrupt me eating, I won't record instructional videos anymore!"
Xiangxue, on the side, interjected first, "Wow, Yaoyao, will you continue to make instructional videos? Great!"
The boy in the back row: "So handsome! I feel that classmate Yaoyao is actually fully capable of being our teacher!"
The boy in the front row: "Boss Yaoyao is so domineering! From now on, we'll follow you!"
Next to Ling Yaoyao, Even Zhen Rou whispered, "Ahem, I apply to be your number one follower!"
"Bah, bah, no, I should be the number one, okay, I'm so strong..."
After losing her temper, Ling Yaoyao, who everyone confronted, realized that her image was rushing in another direction that she could not stop at all...
When the teacher asked everyone to choose the class monitor in the next class, the whole class unanimously chose Ling Yaoyao.
Ling Yaoyao had to admit it. It seems that being a big sister is not bad! At least when she asked people to be quiet, no one would dare to make a noise by her side!
This evening, the instructional video Ling Yaoyao wants to record is—how to make a smacked cucumber!
Regardless of this simplicity, it is a tangible supplementary food. Cucumber is one of the ingredients that Ling Yaoyao could process the best!
The video is only one minute. Very perfunctory! Because Ling Yaoyao has better things to do一go to StarNet to learn how to drive a mecha…
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[T/N: Smacked Cucumber isn't a Lost in Translation. You really smacked the cucumber with a kitchen knife for this one, but you need to find a balance and not obliterate the cucumber to pulpy bits.]
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