Chapter 328 Water Fight
The mechanical city, the tower.
The puppet Qing Taoyao stood in the observation room on the top floor of the tower, staring quietly at the display screen that covered the entire wall in front of her.
These display screens transmit images from the West District and the North District in real time, clearly showing the activities of the two groups of people.
In the picture on the right, Jasmine and Feiying are walking through a huge military factory in the northern district.
Feiying walked in front, each step was full of power, and she could easily knock away any out-of-control machinery blocking her way.
Behind her, Jasmine nimbly operated several repair machines, clearing the way for them while also collecting some useful parts and data.
The picture on the left shows the commercial center of the west district, which was once the most prosperous area of the Mechanical City, but now it has become a ruin.
Hualei and the Death Fairy Xiaohei were carefully walking through a collapsed shopping mall, looking for the entrance to the node.
Xiao Hei walked in front, exploring the way for Hua Lei, while Hua Lei showed great curiosity about some strange machines from time to time.
A smile appeared on Taoyao's lips.
Since the East Zone Node was successfully activated, the number of available mechanical lives has increased dramatically.
This has also greatly improved the development efficiency of the West and North districts compared to the initial development of the East district.
You no longer have to rely on yourself and a few puppets to move forward carefully in the ruins as you did before.
Now, she can use drones and patrol robots to scout routes in advance, and send mechanical guards to provide support when encountering danger.
This not only greatly reduces risks, but also speeds up the recovery of the entire city.
Taoyao gently touched the screen and enlarged the area where Hualei and Xiaohei were.
Hidden in the ruins, a huge facility is looming. It is the main control center of the West District node.
And deep inside the North District’s military factory, the core device of the North District’s node is also hidden.
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Seven days later.
The door of the tower slowly opened, and Hualei and Xiaohei walked in first.
"Sister, all the nodes in the west area have been activated!"
Bud announced excitedly, waving the data pad in her hand, "All systems have been tested and are running well!"
Xiao Hei stood beside her with a cold expression and remained silent.
Almost at the same time they were talking.
Feiying also came back in a swagger, followed by Jasmine who was holding a tablet device and recording data continuously.
Unlike Hualei and Xiaohei, Feiying looks more dusty and dirty.
There was obvious excitement on her face, and it was obvious that she had fought a great battle in the mission.
"The North District node has been activated!"
Jasmine reported on behalf of the team. She handed the tablet to the mechanical assistant beside her:
"The mechanical guards there are indeed very powerful, just as Sister Qing said, but they are no match for Feiying."
When Feiying heard this, she rarely showed any pride, but just smiled slightly:
"Those machines are much better than the puppets in the training room. At least they can help me stretch my muscles."
The four of them arrived at the central hall of the tower almost at the same time, where the puppet had been waiting for a long time.
She was wearing an elegant white dress and stood quietly in front of the central control console.
The doll looked at the four people in front of him, a warm and relieved smile appeared on his face.
She clapped her hands softly, her voice gentle and grateful:
"Thank you for your hard work, you have done a better job than I expected."
She walked down from the console and came in front of everyone:
"Now that the three major nodes of the East District, West District and North District have been activated, the Mechanical City is recovering at an astonishing speed."
“Compared to before, many facilities in the tower are now operational again.”
The puppet looked at them tenderly, with sincere concern in his eyes:
"To reward you for your hard work, all the previously closed facilities in the tower are now open to you."
She glanced at Feiying in particular:
"Ms. Feiying, there are many advanced combat techniques and historical data in the North District's military database. If you are interested, you can go and check it out at any time."
"The simulation training system there is also much more advanced than the one in the tower, and should provide you with a greater challenge."
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The doll then continued to look at the other girls.
There is a special warmth in the voice of the puppet, which makes people unconsciously want to get close to her and trust her:
"You have all worked hard during this period. You can take a short rest from now on."
"Of course, if you have any special wishes, you can also tell me directly. As long as the tower can provide it, I will do my best to satisfy it."
When Hualei heard these words, her eyes immediately lit up:
"That means there are many facilities in the tower that were not open before, but they are now open?"
The puppet smiled and nodded:
"Yes, with the activation of the nodes, many of the tower's advanced functions have been restored."
“Entertainment areas, leisure gardens and even a spa are all ready.”
"Hot springs?!" Hualei almost jumped up. She grabbed Xiaohei's arm, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Come on, Xiaohei! I've wanted to take you to see those interesting places in the tower for a long time! They have never been open to the public before, but now we finally have the chance!"
Xiao Hei was being pulled, his face still expressionless, but he did not resist, he just said calmly:
"As you wish."
These three simple words made Hualei even more excited, and she smiled even more happily:
"Great! Let's go now!"
Feiying also became interested when she heard the news about the hot spring.
She usually looks careless, but she really desires a comfortable life.
She dusted herself off and turned to Jasmine:
"Hot springs... sounds great! I've been climbing up and down the North District these past few days, and I'm covered in oil and dust. I should take a good bath."
"Lily, you want to come too?"
She stretched and smiled with satisfaction:
"First, take a bath in the hot springs to relax, and then go check out that advanced training ground."
However, Jasmine did not respond to Feiying's invitation immediately.
She turned her gaze to the doll, with a hint of hesitation and expectation on her face:
"Sister Love...will you also come to the hot spring later?"
Her voice was a little shy, but her eyes were filled with genuine anticipation.
Since arriving in the Mechanical City, Jasmine has developed a keen interest in this mysterious and elegant doll.
It's not just from a scientific research perspective, but more of an indescribable sense of closeness.
When Renouqing heard Jasmine's question, a gentle and slightly apologetic smile appeared on his face:
"Ms. Jasmine, this body is that of a puppet. It is fundamentally different from the structure of a human."
"The hot springs have no actual relaxing or healing effect on this body."
She stroked the hem of her skirt gently and continued to explain:
"This body's organism requires regular maintenance and energy replenishment, not human-style rest. So this body does not usually participate in such activities."
When Jasmine heard this answer, obvious disappointment immediately appeared on her face.
She lowered her head, twisting her fingers unconsciously:
"That's it...I understand."
There was an undisguised regret in her voice.
The doll was keenly aware of Jasmine's change in mood. She took a step forward and gently placed her hand on Jasmine's shoulder:
"But, Miss Jasmine, don't forget that this body was originally a puppet from the Emotional Series."
“Understanding and responding to human emotions, as well as providing corresponding companionship, is one of the core functions of this body.”
Her voice was gentle and kind: "If Miss Jasmine wants me to accompany her, I am fully willing to participate."
When Jasmine heard this, surprise immediately blossomed on her face:
"Really? That's great!"
She almost subconsciously grabbed the doll's hand, and then felt a little shy because of this sudden action, but did not let go:
"Then...then let's go now!"
The puppet smiled and nodded, then turned to look at the other puppet standing silently beside him:
"Xiaoyi, come along too."
Renouyi was originally standing in the corner, like a silent statue. When she heard Renouqing's invitation, she raised her head slightly:
"Me? I'm not interested in this kind of activity..."
The puppet didn't care and continued gently, "Even as a puppet, you need to rest and relax regularly. Moreover, I hope you can communicate more with Miss Jasmine and the others. This will also help you understand human emotions."
Renouyi still had no expression on his face and turned his head slightly away.
"That's fine."
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The 30th floor of the tower, leisure area.
This was originally a place in the tower for residents to relax and socialize.
After years of abandonment, it has now regained its vitality after the node was activated.
The hot spring area is designed as a spacious courtyard, with warm mist filling the air, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
In the center of the courtyard is a simulated open-air hot spring pool. The water emits a faint blue fluorescence and the temperature is comfortable and pleasant.
The pool water does not come from underground natural hot springs, but is pure water specially treated by the tower's energy system, with a variety of beneficial minerals and trace elements added. It can not only relax the body and mind, but also help repair fatigue and minor injuries.
Feiying was playing in the deep water area of the hot spring with Hualei and Xiaohei.
Her signature red hair was tied into a high ponytail, showing off her slender neck and toned shoulders. She was smiling and slapping the water with her palms, causing a splash of water to hit the flower buds.
Hualei dodged flexibly while holding Xiaohei as a "human shield".
Xiao Hei's expression remained indifferent, but he still cooperated with Hua Lei's movements, and occasionally splashed some water back at Feiying, although his movements looked a little stiff and unnatural.
In the shallow water at the edge of the hot spring pool, the doll sat there quietly, with only its calves immersed in the water.
She wore a special waterproof outer garment that protected most of her body.
The unprotected skin, under the influence of water mist and light, presents a texture that is almost the same as real skin.
She closed her eyes slightly, with a faint smile on her lips, as if she was enjoying the tranquility and harmony of the moment.
Not far from Renouqing, Renouyi seemed a little uneasy.
She sat on the stone steps by the pool with her legs slightly together.
Despite also wearing special waterproof clothing.
But she looked far less natural and relaxed than a doll, and instead looked like an introvert who was forced to attend social events.
There was a wave under the water, and a golden head gradually emerged.
Jasmine slowly approached the doll from the water. Her golden hair was wet by the water and stuck to both sides of her cheeks, highlighting her delicate facial features.
Her eyes lit up unconsciously when she saw the doll, as if she had discovered some treasure.