219. The World's Cutest Flying Kick
"Of course, we're here to cooperate with sincerity," Yun Ling said, reassuring the other party, who seemed somewhat excited.
Then, Yun Ling discussed the construction of the training ground with them.
"Is this all the materials you need?" The shopkeeper looked at the list in his hand. If that was all, it was a huge bargain.
"We're all people who are doing business, don't joke like that," Yun Ling's lips twitched slightly. This shopkeeper really dared to say that.
Even if the production of RN74 alloy were to increase by 30%, it would result in an annual profit of over ten million for his factory.
With a little price war, this factory could become the dominant player in the area, further increasing profits. RN74 alloy alone would be enough to sustain them for a lifetime.
"Ahem, is there anything else you require?" The shopkeeper coughed lightly, trying to cover his embarrassment.
"From now on, when St. Freya Academy purchases materials, could you please lower the price a bit? And also give us a discount on project costs," Yun Ling tentatively suggested.
"I'll give you the cost price directly! If you have any projects, I'll offer you an additional 30% discount. Of course, we can only handle a maximum of ten million in projects per year," the boss said straightforwardly.
He wanted to keep Yun Ling, so he wasn't going to play games.
If this technology were given to someone else, he would be the one squeezed out of the market.
"Deal," Yun Ling said, very satisfied with the result, and signed the contract.
Then, under the boss's expectant gaze, he asked for a sheet of engineering drawings and began sketching rapidly.
Without any tools, his drawings were more precise than those made with any tools.
"Based on this, with slight improvements to your RN74 alloy furnace, you can achieve a 30% increase in production," Yun Ling handed the engineering drawings to the boss. The boss studied it carefully. He was an engineer himself, but he couldn't understand why improving these parts would increase production.
However, he quickly put it to the test.
About a day later, Yun Ling's phone rang.
"Success! It really does increase production by 30%! No... to be precise, it increased production by 32.8%!" The boss's ecstatic voice came through.
"That's good. In that case, please send people to handle the repairs here as soon as possible." Yun Ling said casually, without any surprise.
"Okay! Mr. Yun Ling, I'll find the fastest construction team right away!"
The boss impatiently dispatched people to St. Freya Academy, afraid of wasting even a second.
With the construction team working at full speed, the training ground was completely transformed in just three days.
Thus, the promise to Theresa was fulfilled.
"Headmistress, has the quality inspection passed?" Yun Ling inquired.
"...How did you do that?" Theresa was somewhat incredulous, but the facts were undeniable.
"The power of knowledge," Yun Ling said with a grin.
"I also heard from Teacher Fu Hua that you secured quite a few benefits for St. Freya Academy..." Theresa's voice held a hint of hesitation.
Because she didn't know how to thank Yun Ling.
"Could you trouble the headmistress to get me some Solium? I want to make something." Yun Ling immediately made his request, clearly having come prepared.
"Solium..." Theresa was a bit of a headache. Solium was a controlled material; it wasn't so easy to obtain.
"You can't get it?" Yun Ling looked dejected.
"Sigh, I'll try, but I can't guarantee I can get it for you!" Theresa's heart softened for a moment when she saw Yun Ling's dejected look.
"Long live Headmistress Theresa!"
Yun Ling, with a sudden burst of courage, actually put his hands under Theresa's armpits and lifted her high into the air!
Theresa froze for a few seconds, never expecting Yun Ling to do something so offensive.
"Put me down!" Theresa blushed instantly and kicked Yun Ling in the face, sending him flying through the office door.
The door slammed shut with a bang.
"Is this the 'World's Cutest Flying Kick'? It certainly lives up to its name."
Yun Ling calmly got up from the floor, wiping the blood from his nose.
He'd wanted to try lifting Theresa high for a while, but hadn't found the opportunity.
Theresa was so light, really as cute as a... cough, as cute as a doll.
That kick was worth it!
"Yun Ling, what happened to your nose?"
Kiana looked at the two wads of tissue stuck in Yun Ling's nose, a hint of doubt in her eyes.
"I got a heavy blow from Magical Girl Teriri." Yun Ling told the truth.
"Are you still asleep?" Kiana rolled her eyes.
"He must have gotten beaten up for harassing girls again," Bronya guessed accurately.
"No," Yun Ling shook his head.
Theresa couldn't be considered a girl; she was probably an old woman in her forties.
Just then, Mei walked over and, seeing Yun Ling's injured nose, immediately stepped forward with concern to ask what happened:
"Yun Ling, what happened?"
"I got hit hard by the Magical Girl Teriri's world's cutest flying kick," Yun Ling repeated his answer, his voice trembling.
"What is all this nonsense?" Mei clearly didn't understand Yun Ling's explanation either.
"Bronya seems to understand. Magical Girl Teriri was a wildly popular idol over a decade ago. She frequently appeared in magical girl tokusatsu dramas, gaining immense popularity for her cute appearance and sweet voice. Later, a cartoon character was even created based on her. Her signature ability was the 'World's Cutest Flying Kick,' but she gradually disappeared from the scene, and nobody knows where she went."
"Wow~ Bronya, you know so much about this!" Kiana was unsure whether to be shocked or teasing.
"I only know a little." Bronya tossed her Roman curls, looking quite proud, though Kiana didn't know what was so special about them.
"So, Yun Ling actually likes watching magical girl anime?" Kiana pointed the finger at Yun Ling, covering her mouth and chuckling.
"No, Magical Girl Teriri is special. I only like her as a magical girl." Yun Ling said seriously.
"Sigh." Bronya sighed softly.
"Hmm? Bronya, what's wrong with you all of a sudden?" Mei looked at Bronya, who had just sighed, with a puzzled expression.
"I'm feeling a little annoyed because I share the same hobbies as a guy with a terrible personality," Bronya said honestly.
"Come to think of it, we have quite a few hobbies in common: mechanical engineering, hacking, games, magical girl Teriri... that makes four in total! I think we could be best friends! Bronya!"
Yun Ling fidgeted with his fingers, as if he had found a kindred spirit.
"Stop talking, my stomach is churning," Bronya coldly rejected Yun Ling's attempt to get closer.
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