Your skills are excellent, and now I have them too.

Chapter 21 Master, Take Care

The senior engineers in the workshop who are able to lead large teams are not only highly knowledgeable, but also, to a large extent, skilled in the special techniques they possess.

Lu Zhao has already stolen it all.

In theory, the only difference between him and these people right now is in their basic knowledge system and experience, which can be learned gradually.

"The 20 yuan was well spent."

Even if he enlists later, without Lin Zhouyun's connections, he could easily transfer to a mechanic or engineering unit based solely on his hard skills, giving him another option.

Even without switching, auxiliary skills can still improve the efficiency of martial arts training.

As for which direction to choose, one still needs to learn the martial arts manuals and understand how martial arts work in this world before making a decision.

Just then, several senior engineers came out of their offices.

"Xiao Lu, the announcement is out."

The old man with steady physique held a mobile phone, on which was a news article: the Imperial War Department's Guzhongzhou branch announced the departure date, exactly as Zhou Changsheng had said, which was the seventh day after reporting to the military post.

In recent days, Lu Zhao has been trying to find ways to amuse the old men in order to replicate his special skills.

Before setting off, their workload was not heavy and they were quite bored. Lu Zhao happened to be around the age of being a grandson, so they teased him and he became the darling of the old men.

"We're leaving the day after tomorrow, so I won't be coming tomorrow," Lu Zhao said.

Anyway, he had already copied the last special skill. In addition, there was a senior technician in the workshop with an enhanced sense of smell. The effect of this ability was so-so. He just loaded 20% of it on the side. Since there weren't many opportunities, he didn't care. He would deal with it later when he got on the ship.

"After you board the ship, would you like to join our project team?" the old man with the burst of computing power asked.

"Exactly, exactly. Your talent is extraordinary. Instead of being a lowly soldier, you should join the engineering corps."

Seeing that this young man seemed to have talent in martial arts and technology, and also had a good personality, the old men all wanted to recruit him into their teams.

Wang Zhao said, "They'll only talk about the aftermath after they've finished basic training. You guys don't need to be in such a hurry."

He can communicate normally with anyone he approves of, without being arrogant or disdainful.

"New recruit camp?" Lu Zhao had never heard Zhou Changsheng mention it before; perhaps it was too basic a matter.

Wang Zhao explained, "After you enlist, you will all study martial arts manuals. The Imperial Academy will send several instructors to each Kun-type transport ship for special training over the next few months. Only when the results are evaluated at the next stage will you new recruits be assigned to different units."

The old man, whose computing power had exploded, said, "Kid, if you don't want to do engineering, you'll only be able to become a soldier."

Lu Zhao protested, "Can't I go to the Xuanxiang Guard?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Dream on. Wang Zhao has a talent score of 68 and has even mastered a special skill that is beneficial to martial arts cultivation, yet he still couldn't get into the Guard-level unit. You have a score of 61 and you still want to get in? Come and work in the technical field; you'll have the same wealth and honor."

The engineers were all senior and experienced, with extensive connections. Given their status, even without any official positions, they must have lived a very comfortable life.

Lu Zhao neither confirmed nor denied, only saying, "Let's talk about it later. I'll stay home with my parents tomorrow."

"Go ahead, I'll find you after I get on the ship," Wang Zhao waved.

.....

After leaving the military station, Lu Zhao called Zhang Shuhua and told her he would go home later. Then he took the light rail to Zhou Changsheng's apartment.

It took him almost two hours to get there, and when he came out of the station again, the atmosphere on the street had become somber.

The enlistment dates have been announced, and those who have been drafted and their families are now filled with tension and anxiety.

The spots were decided long ago, but people only cry when they see the coffin. The past few days felt like the beginning of summer vacation. Even though I knew school would start sooner or later, I always felt like I was on vacation and only started to lament how quickly time flies.

Lu Zhao bought some fruit from a roadside fruit stand, then went to the apartment he had only visited once before and knocked on the door.

"Um?"

Zhou Changsheng, holding a can of beer, asked, "What's wrong?"

"The enlistment date has been announced."

Lu Zhao said that he knew this man wouldn't pay attention to the news.

"Oh." Zhou Changsheng stepped aside from the doorway.

Lu Zhao walked in and saw a takeout braised chicken and half a cucumber on the table.

He really loves cucumbers.

In the past few days, because I spent half of my time stealing auxiliary skills, the progress of copying Xu Feng Chang Ji here has slowed down. However, as the martial arts teaching progressed, the bond between the two of us deepened, and the progress bar increased each time, so the overall efficiency remained basically unchanged.

Today, it has reached 95%.

However, his main purpose in coming here now is not to finish the last 5% of the progress, but to say goodbye.

The two truly became acquainted through two bottles of wine brought by Lu Zhao, but what he ultimately gained was far more valuable than the special effects.

He should come, both morally and logically.

"Eat some fruit, you're eating cucumbers every day."

He placed a bag of apples and bananas on the table.

Zhou Changsheng smiled and said, "I'm just too lazy to buy it."

The fruit shop is on the opposite side of his commute home, so on his way back, he can only buy vegetables and wine.

Lu Zhao knew that this was just how he was. No matter what ups and downs he had experienced in the past, he was now just an energy-saving middle-aged man.

"Is there anything I need to tell you?" he asked.

Zhou Changsheng, wearing only shorts, scratched his head and thought for a while.

"I've already given you all the instructions. Practice martial arts the way I told you, be careful and cautious on the battlefield, and don't be overly ambitious."

"That's not what I meant. I meant something secret."

Um....

Zhou Changsheng fell silent.

Does he know my identity? How did he find out? That shouldn't be the case; Gu Zhongzhou knows no more than a handful of people... If not, what secret is he talking about?

Lu Zhao: "For example, passing on a message to an old flame, beating up a rival with a blunt weapon, or paying off debts owed for prostitution."

"....."

Zhou Changsheng wanted to slap himself twice. He shouldn't have had any extra expectations of this guy. "No, just don't accidentally go and challenge the Barbarian King of the Desolate Star."

"That would be incredibly careless," Lu Zhao said with a grin.

Have you eaten?

"I'm not eating. I just came to take a look before I left. Anyway, all the classes are over. I won't go to school tomorrow. I'll stay home and spend time with my family."

"Um."

Zhou Changsheng understood what he meant.

After a few days, he could see the true nature of the two boys. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given each of them a beam saber.

"Then I'll be going now."

Lu Zhao greeted him as if visiting a lonely old man, and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something.

The red special effect needs to be loaded; there's still 5% progress left in the red skill bar.

He stopped, turned around, and bowed deeply.

"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher Zhou."

Loading progress +3%

Hmm? Old Deng is quite difficult to deal with.

Lu Zhao straightened up, thought for a moment, and then knelt down with a thud.

"Master, take care!"

Loading progress +50%.

[The Void Wind and Long Silence lv4 has been installed.]

Wow, is it that high?

Lu Zhao was shocked. He thought that Zhou Changsheng was like a master, giving away equipment and teaching cultivation methods. He only needed to hit him once to get a 2% boost. He didn't expect the other party to react so strongly.

However, when he looked up, he saw Zhou Changsheng holding a beer can, pretending to be impatient: "Hurry up and go, stop dawdling."

Lu Zhao chuckled foolishly twice, then huffed and puffed as he ran off.

Zhou Changsheng stared at the closed living room door, his expression turning dejected. He remained in a daze for a full half hour before suddenly letting out a bitter laugh.

"Master... This little brat, why is he trying to get close to me like this?"

He got up, picked up his keys, put on his slippers, went downstairs to the parking lot, and got into his rarely driven silver sedan.

laugh.

A faint steam rose from his body, expelling all the smell of alcohol, and then he started the car.

"Navigation: Prefectural Governor's Office."