"I lived in your original body's home for ten years," Ling Ling said, wiping away tears with a smile.
They sat on a flat, large stone, and Ling Ling continued, "Your original body's father saved me from a garbage dump in Zhuo Yuan City when he was conducting scientific research. I was only seven years old then."
"At that time, your original body had just been born."
"You were this big," Ling Ling lowered her hand to about thirty to forty centimeters above the ground. "As soon as you learned to speak, you chased me all day, calling me 'Sister'."
Ling Ling started to laugh as she spoke.
Gu Ya said excitedly, "No wonder! Although we had our differences, after we met, I always felt a sense of closeness to you."
Ling Ling took out her wristband and opened a photo. The holographic family portrait that popped up showed a family of five standing together harmoniously.
"My father and mother were both genetic inheritance scientists at Hex City Society Biological Company. After I graduated, I also joined Hex City Society."
"I didn't reveal my background to anyone. I climbed the ranks step by step through my own efforts."
"Five years ago, my parents disappeared together."
"To find out where they went, I worked even harder, thinking that if I reached a high position, I could uncover the truth."
Gu Ya asked, "What happened next? Did you find Father?"
Ling Ling shook her head and said, "It seems there's a deeper secret that was deliberately hidden."
"All the data from that year was destroyed or transferred. Many people I sent out couldn't find anything."
Ling Ling looked at Gu Ya and suddenly smiled, saying, "When I learned you were his clone, I was truly relieved. That's why I've been doing everything I can to help you."
Gu Ya nodded and said, "Don't worry, Sister. I'll definitely help you find him."
"What's his name? I still don't know!"
"His name is Gu Xing Chi, and your sister is Gu You Ran."
Ling Ling continued, "Father was protected very well. The outside world only knew your original body as the 'Mysterious Teenager.' Everyone wanted to get their hands on him, with rumors saying he possessed the ability to change the world."
"The ability to change the world?" Gu Ya said disbelievingly.
No wonder Xu Jie and Hong Lian·Zhi Wu both wanted to abduct Gu Ya.
They even said that even if Gu Ya was a clone, it wouldn't affect the research on the original body.
"It's not too late to discuss this further when you find the original body," Ling Ling said.
Gu Ya nodded and said, "Okay, Sister. You can stay at my place first. Once I'm done with my business tomorrow, I'll start helping you find the original body."
...
The next morning, Gu Ya took leave from Teacher Xie and, along with Wu Xuan and other members of the alliance community, went to the relevant departments.
After a morning of procedures and busy work, the company was finally registered.
Next was the matter of the mecha motorcycles.
Considering this, Ling Ling had already compiled all the necessary documents.
What surprised Gu Ya the most was the date, which turned out to be the very start of the mecha motorcycle production.
No wonder Ling Ling had strongly urged Gu Ya to retain the technical update rights. She had a premonition and had made thorough preparations for today.
No matter what documents the staff from the relevant departments requested, they could be found in the storage drive.
Even the contracts with the parts suppliers were included.
As long as Gu Ya agreed to take over and prepare the production line, he would have the completely legal right to produce and sell mecha motorcycles.
Ling Ling was truly an exceptionally capable person, to have climbed her way to the position of acting branch manager in the mixed and complicated environment of Hex City Society.
Gu Ya thought this as if he had found a treasure.
After all the procedures were completed, Gu Ya transferred all the money from his account to Wu Xuan and said solemnly, "I'm entrusting the money to you and the company to Ling Ling. I have peace of mind."
"You must obey Sister Ling Ling's commands, communicate with her often, and learn from her."
"Consider the factory site and production line issues as soon as possible. You can first set up a production line to ensure the supply of mecha motorcycles. Once you've made money, then think about expansion."
"Contact me immediately if there are any problems."
Wu Xuan sounded a bit unsure, saying, "Gu Ya, is that Ling Ling really reliable? And this big matter of setting up a company, handing it over to us, I'm not even confident myself."
Gu Ya patted his shoulder and said, "Even if the burden is heavy, you must carry it. We are the future of the community."
"What about you, boss?" a boy next to him asked eagerly.
Gu Ya smiled and said, "Me? I have more important things to do."
...
In the afternoon, Gu Ya went to Hex City Society alone. He wanted to confront Xuan Lang directly and clarify things.
There was no avoiding it; proactive offense was the best defense.
When Xuan Lang heard that Gu Ya had arrived, his face couldn't hide his smile, and he let the secretary grant access.
Gu Ya pushed open the heavy door and walked directly into the large and spacious office.
Xuan Lang got straight to the point, still smiling, showing no sign of displeasure, "Early this morning, Ling Ling fled with all the information about the mecha motorcycles, causing my company a huge loss in revenue."
Gu Ya sat opposite him, also smiling, and said, "Ling Ling has already transferred the production and operational rights of the mecha motorcycles to me. The procedures are complete, and I can legally produce and operate the mecha motorcycles I invented."
Xuan Lang smiled and applauded, saying, "A great move to pull the rug out from under me. Gu Ya, you truly surprise me. I've lost both my wife and my soldiers!"
"Let me ask, is Ling Ling in your hands?"
Gu Ya shook his head, feigning disappointment, and said, "I'm not sure of her whereabouts either. Perhaps she was eliminated by someone?"
Gu Ya's tone clearly implied a veiled accusation.
Xuan Lang chuckled with an imposing aura, saying, "Gu Ya, you're too conceited. My company has grown to an unshakeable scale."
"Mecha motorcycles are like a cherry on top of a cake for Hex City Society. If we can't take it, we'll eat it together, and even if it's removed, the flavor won't be affected."
Gu Ya smiled and said, "Then what's there to say? From now on, we'll go our separate ways and have no further involvement."
After saying that, Gu Ya prepared to leave.
Xuan Lang stood up, smiling, and said, "However, I will not let Ling Ling's betrayal of the company go unpunished."
"As for you, we have plenty of time."
Gu Ya gave a faint smile and walked out of the office.
After watching Gu Ya leave with a smile, Xuan Lang made a call and asked calmly, "Have you made up your mind? Today is your final deadline."
...
After leaving Hex City Society, Gu Ya rushed to the spare parts station.
Wu Xuan contacted him, saying he had found a suitable production line supplier at the spare parts station and that there was a sample unit there for Gu Ya to see.
Gu Ya used his mechanic skills, including [Fault Display] and [Star Blueprint], to inspect it. He finally decided to use this supplier's production line.
After a session of bargaining and discussion, the price was finalized before evening.
Wu Xuan generously transferred the funds, and the production line would be delivered by transport mecha the next day.
Having completed all this, Gu Ya suddenly remembered his promise to Youyou to look for bionic person spare parts at the spare parts station.
Wu Xuan had to return to coordinate the construction site for the engineering mecha. They were preparing for a major effort tonight to have the new factory buildings rise from the ground.
Gu Ya, on the other hand, went to the bionic person spare parts area alone.
This place was like a large marketplace, offering all sorts of advanced bionic person spare parts, and one could even get foreign goods.
In the huge warehouses, various shops were situated along the aisles.
Spare parts that cost thousands or tens of thousands at official counters could be obtained here at just the wholesale price.
But the waters here ran very deep.
Ordinary people would definitely be unable to distinguish the genuine from the fake, and the chances of being ripped off were very high.
But none of this could stump Gu Ya, who had his cheat system.
After a period of browsing and inspecting, Gu Ya finally found a shop in an inconspicuous corner.
Most of the spare parts in the shop were second-hand genuine items, offering very high cost-effectiveness.
The shop owner was an oddly dressed old man, with bionic ears and eyes on his head, and a large pipe clamped in his mouth.
The owner paid no mind to customers, allowing Gu Ya to browse freely while he sat behind the counter, puffing out smoke rings.
The entire shop was hazy with smoke, with white mist floating at head height.
Combined with the poor lighting in the shop, it felt like entering a cave where an immortal cultivated.
Following the spare parts list sent by Youyou, Gu Ya selected a large box of genuine spare parts.
Just as he was about to pay, the owner's bionic eyes suddenly lit up, and he stared at Gu Ya for a long time.
Gu Ya felt annoyed by the owner's stare and asked angrily, "What is it?"
The owner opened his mouth and stammered for a long time without saying a complete sentence, but his eyes kept fixed on Gu Ya.
Gu Ya wished he could leave this place quickly and asked, "How much?"
The owner actually stood up and hobbled around from behind the counter, his every step accompanied by a harsh "squeak."
Gu Ya saw that his legs were rusty bionic legs, and one of them was broken, crudely wrapped with tape.
This old man was truly strange; he ran a spare parts shop but didn't replace his own legs with better ones.
The owner walked over and grabbed Gu Ya's wrist, his eyes constantly scanning Gu Ya's face, and mumbled, "Like him, so like him!"
"Like who?" Gu Ya asked, puzzled.
"Like him, that little boy!" the owner said without hesitation. "Do you remember me?"
Gu Ya was even more confused. He definitely hadn't seen this old man before.
"Five years ago, on that night, you brought your sister into my shop and said you wanted to order food!" the owner said.
Five years ago?
Brought his sister?
Gu Ya instantly understood.