Ark, I became an NPC in the online game

"What are you talking about? Rhine Life's business is the most important." Ferdinand raised his lips, revealing an ambitious and enthusiastic smile, with a gleam in his eyes. "With this order, I guarantee that next year's park expansion will attract more investment projects!"

Xia Yuan nodded, "If you need anything, just tell me directly."

"Ah."

Ferdinand ate a little food to fill his stomach, said goodbye to everyone and left.

After watching two movies, Ahrendts couldn't help but go upstairs to sleep. As a middle-aged man, his body really couldn't stay up late.

"So boring, what are you doing?"

Muerseth was lying on the sofa, her slender body showing off. She turned over and said, "Kristen, Saria, Xia Yuan, shall we dance?"

“Is it the same as when you first joined the company?”

"of course."

Muir Seth said confidently, "I have practiced ballroom dancing for this purpose. Who will hold my hand?"

Christen had a faint smile on her face, and Saria looked a little helpless. Xia Yuan put down the champagne, held Muirseth's hand, and pulled her up from the sofa.

Two people were dancing ballroom dance, and four people were dancing wheel ballroom dance. They could switch partners after dancing for a while. After dancing a song with Muirseth, Xia Yuan held Christen's hand, and then Saria's hand.

At the end, the four of them held hands and did a silly dance.

Christen was a little embarrassed, Saria's lips curled up slightly, Muirseth smiled with narrowed eyes, and Xia Yuan was enjoying this moment more.

The pure Rhine life can fascinate any researcher.

......

After the New Year, Terra's calendar came to 1090, and the initial expansion of Rhine Life had begun in a big way.

At the beginning of the year, under the witness of many investors and shareholders, Rhine Life formally established the "department" system, with the general construction department setting up multiple parallel departments of scientific research and affairs. Kristen is the "general director" of the construction department, Saria is the director of the defense department, Yara is the director of the human resources department, Muerseth is the director of the ecology department, Ferdinand Clooney is the director of the energy department, Ahrendts Parvez is the director of the structure department, and Xia Yuan is the director of the mechanical power department.

Everyone received a new set of work badges and uniforms. Originally, Rhine Life's uniforms were white, no different from those of other technology companies. However, at Yara's request, the new uniforms were designed based on the needs of different directors. For example, Christen's uniform was mainly golden and white, which matched her long hair very well. Saria's uniform was a defense suit that was convenient for movement. Muirseth's uniform was mainly green and white, which made people think of the lush vegetation in nature.

Xia Yuan made a careful design. This was considered a reform of the company, and everything had to be completely new from beginning to end.

His uniform research coat was still white, but with green and gold accessories and pockets, and the color of the clothes inside was black. At first glance, it was not much different from Muirseth's, except that Xia Yuan's suit had a touch of gold.

The expansion of the park is expected to be completed by the middle of this year. The news of Rhine Life's expansion has been released. I believe that many graduates who are interested in Rhine Life will come for interviews soon. At the same time, Yara is also planning to hold a scientific exhibition in various regions of Colombia. This is also the best way for most listed technology companies to make a name for themselves. In response to this, the seven senior executives of Rhine Life heard in the conference room that they need to show their department's expertise in the scientific exhibition, which is expected to be held in various parts of Colombia in March this year.

It was not a big problem for Xia Yuan. In the eyes of the Colombian Army and the Pioneer Association, he had become the father of drones. Apart from other things, the military had become a stable major customer of Rhine Life, and the Ranger-bound crossbow module had received their praise and welcome.

It’s not impossible to display the Ranger, but now he has a higher level of knowledge and needs to fight hard for Rhine Life.

He is currently building a new drone with Xuezhi in the studio. After nearly a month of work, they finally completed the drone according to the drawings. This is also the first major project completed by Xuezhi. Her cheerful look made Xia Yuan smile.

The blueprint for this drone he made was naturally rolled. Its full name is [Prototype]. It can be equipped with three new and different modules. One is the explosive bomb module. As the name suggests, it can throw explosive bombs to cause a lot of damage to the enemy when approaching the enemy. One is the spell module, which sacrifices the flight speed in exchange for the space to equip larger spell weapons. Under the control of the warlock, it can perform long-range spell attacks. One is the shield armor module, which is equipped with extra armor so that it is more difficult to be destroyed.

In addition to the prototype drone, Xia Yuan also took out some mechanical drawings that he had kept in his bottom drawer and that he rarely had the chance to use. Since it was an exhibition, it had to have everything. Otherwise, if there were only highly lethal weapons, people would think Rhine Life was some kind of armed forces company.

He believes that his prototype drone will be snapped up by the military once it is released.

He asked Ferdinand what he was going to exhibit, and he replied, "Mecha."

Xia Yuan couldn't comment other than ojbk, but he believed that the other party would not be able to pass the reviewer Yara.

In February, Xia Yuan was about to finish his course. He had one month left before graduation. His thesis was almost finished. In one month, he would gloriously become a "doctoral graduate". This also led to a turmoil in the Columbia scientific community recently. Those old stubborn scientists sneered at this. They didn't believe that there would be such a monstrous student. They just thought that the Melander Foundation was talking nonsense.

At the seminar organized by the Melander Foundation at the end of February, all the directors of Rhine Life, led by Christen, were present. Also present were scientists who had good relations with the Melander Foundation, professors from many scientific universities in Tremont, and some old-timers in the scientific community.

Xia Yuan, wearing Rhine Life's research uniform, talked freely under many friendly and hostile gazes.

"...At present, the process of urbanization is accelerating, and the limited development of cities and spatial resources has become a serious challenge. Therefore, we need to rethink the layout and structure of cities. My research is inspired by a deep understanding of vitality and mechanical innovation, as well as thinking about the future development of cities. This synthesis may provide cities with a more intelligent and flexible management system, enabling cities to better adapt to changes and optimize resource utilization...."

"...This idea is not only for the pursuit of technological brilliance, but also because the spatial resources of cities are increasingly limited. As the population continues to increase, urban land resources will become more and more precious. Therefore, extending the city into the air may be an effective way to solve this problem, and it is a new way of urban planning and social organization..."

"...However, we also need to consider the challenges that this vision may bring. Urban flying may lead to challenges in airspace management, safety and environmental sustainability. Therefore, in the pursuit of this future vision, we must continue to have scientific, ethical and social discussions to ensure that this change is comprehensive and sustainable..."

"...In this future world, humans will be able to fly freely and lightly through the sky, overlooking the earth and welcoming the advent of a new era. Thank you."

Kristen's beautiful eyes sparkled with a strange light, Saria nodded in approval, Muirseth excitedly wanted to be the first to clap his hands, Yara looked at the ugly faces of the old stubborn people in the scientific community and chuckled in her heart, Ahrendts sighed with satisfaction, and Ferdinand clenched his fists towards the bottom.

Take it!

Chapter 110 The flag set was immediately fulfilled

"What do you think of this paper? It has innovative thinking... I think it has a lot to do with Xia Yuan being from the Sakota race. He has a bold and innovative imagination when doing scientific research."

"I think it's very rigorous and the Melander Foundation has discovered a good seedling."

"Oh my god, look at Professor Taylor and Professor May. Professor Taylor is usually very serious, but now he has a smile on his face, and Professor May is clapping hard. These two are mentors to young scientists in the scientific community!"

The scientific community in Columbia welcomed a heavy impact from Xia Yuan. The results of the seminar were successful. Scientists in the scientific community got to know Xia Yuan, the director of the Mechanical Power Department of Rhine Life Science at this seminar. After the seminar, some young scientists came forward to talk to Xia Yuan, with many compliments and praises in their words. The first reason was because of Xia Yuan's youth, and the second was because of his talent.

Professor Taylor and Professor Mei came to Xia Yuan. In addition to them, there were several professors from Tremont Polytechnic University, who were all Xia Yuan's mentors.

The scientists surrounding Xia Yuan were like mice seeing a cat, because among the professors in front of them were those who had taught them before. They hurriedly said hello and left, moving as quickly as if their graduation thesis had not been passed and needed to be revised.

Xia Yuan had a very good relationship with these professors. This might be because he was a problem student. After each class, there were always a lot of questions asked, which made the professors feel Xia Yuan's progress. The professors could not be more satisfied with his talent.

Having a good relationship with the professor and mentor opened a new door for Xia Yuan. The professor's past and future students are all Xia Yuan's network of relationships. In this seminar, others saw the rising reputation, but Xia Yuan saw a complex relationship tree...all of which he will be able to use in the future.

The old fogeys in the scientific community turned away silently, looking as if they had been eliminated by the times. This is also true. On the land of Terra where survival of the fittest prevails, the way for mankind to progress is for the younger generation to push the older generation forward.

Xia Yuan chatted and laughed with the professors for a while, and then representatives from the Melander Foundation came forward. They said a few nice words to Xia Yuan with a smile, encouraged him, and then left.

"Let's go back to Rhine Life!"

Muerseth grabbed Xia Yuan's hand and raised it up, making it look like Xia Yuan had just won a boxing match. Kristen and Saria smiled and walked forward.

Yara put down the phone with a complicated expression, "A new contract of intent came in, just after Xia Yuan finished the seminar."

"Isn't this a good thing?"

"Yes, and there may be more graduates joining Rhine Life this year." Yara said softly, and she smiled gently at Xia Yuan, "It's also because Xia Yuan has a good relationship with the professor."

Xia Yuan made a name for himself in the scientific community. At the same time, as a member of Rhine Life, his identity as department director was recognized. If before he was only known among directors, after this battle, he was known by the remaining Rhine Life researchers.

The next day, Xia Yuan saw a report about himself in the magazine run by the Melander Foundation. It included a photo of him smiling and giving a speech under the lights. The title of the report was "Mechanical Power, New Hope for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Evaluation of the Seminar by Xia Yuan, a Top Student from Tremont Polytechnic Institute."

"...This article describes the deep interaction between machinery and society, which is expected to lead urban development into a new era. Cities are no longer limited to the ground, but have the ability to fly into the air, creating a more flexible and efficient transportation and lifestyle for society. This prospect not only reflects the foresight of scientific and technological innovation, but also brings new possibilities to the future society. Although there are still a series of technical challenges to be faced, the exploration in this direction is undoubtedly worth our expectation and attention..."

In the magazine, Xia Yuan was highly praised by the author of the report, which made him have an illusion: Is it true that Niu Mo is talking about me?

Well, Xia Yuan did realize that he had made a name for himself in the scientific community, as reflected in the surge in orders for the Mechanical Power Department and the letters of intent in his inbox.

However, what made him happiest was not the results of the seminar, but the fact that after half a year, all of his secondary occupations were finally unlocked.

解锁了机械动力学家为他带来+10力量+10智力和+10魅力，为他带来1点自由属性点，让他拥有了*[机械动力学家Lv1（0/30w）]，解锁了特性*[动能增幅Lv1（1/20w）]，能够在制造装备时大幅提升装备的灵巧和耐力属性，通常为20%。

解锁了高能物理学家为他带来+10耐力+10智力和+10魅力，为他带来1点自由属性点，让他拥有了*[高能物理学家Lv1（0/30w）]，解锁了特性*[量子制造Lv1（1/20w）]，大幅缩短一半的生产系副职业的制造时间。

Unlocking the Ecologist brings him +10 Intelligence +10 Spirit and +10 Charm, and brings him 1 free attribute point, allowing him to possess *[Ecologist Lv1 (0/30w)], and unlocks the characteristic *[Sustainable Development Lv1 (1/20w)]. When building infrastructure or landscape, he can see the advantages and disadvantages of the terrain. The gathering equipment he manufactures can greatly increase the speed of resource gathering and increase agricultural output, usually by 20%.

解锁了源石学家为他带来+10耐力+10智力和+10魅力，为他带来1点自由属性点，让他拥有了*[源石学家Lv1（0/30w）]，解锁了特性*[源石感知Lv1（1/20w）]，在接触源石或是源石法杖时，带来50%的智力和精神加成判定。

After earning a lot of money in one go, Xia Yuan looked at his dashboard and felt relieved.

With the arrival of March, Xia Yuan successfully graduated from Tremont Polytechnic University. He had studied in college for half a year and gained a lot. In his life of attending classes and reading, he gained more than one million experience points and completed all the tasks of unlocking his secondary career.

After leaving Tremont Polytechnic Institute as a graduate, he began planning his next trip, this time to Victoria, and he was still considering whether to bring his three little ones along... After all, would it affect their studies if they asked for leave right after entering middle school?

Xia Yuan, wearing a Rhine Life research suit, was walking on the street with her head down in deep thought, not noticing the players sitting in the coffee shop on the corner. Qiu Muyu and Xiao Xiaoxuegao were originally looking at the scenery outside the window and enjoying their bourgeois life. When they saw the pioneer brother in the research suit, their eyes suddenly widened.

After a long while, until Xia Yuan disappeared from their sight, they finally reacted. They looked at each other's faces and found that Yugi honestly wrote the feelings of "shy" and "heartbeat" on their faces, with blushes on their faces.

"What's wrong?" Magic ZX, who was mixing coffee with a spoon at the same table, asked in a magnetic voice.

"...Mr. Pioneer, you look a lot more handsome." Qiu Muyu's voice was gentle, her eyes fixed on the corner where Xia Yuan disappeared. She pursed her lips, trying her best to cover up the action of swallowing her saliva.

Xiao Xiao Xue Gao smiled foolishly, looking shy. "A pioneer brother wearing a research uniform... has an intellectual charm. Hmm... It would be nice if I could stay with a pioneer brother every day."

"Hey, Little Ice Cream, do you think the Pioneer looks more handsome? Is it because of the research suit he's wearing?"

"It doesn't look like that. Is there really a costume that adds so much charm?"

The two female players immediately decided to go to the high-end shopping street to stroll around, while Magic ZX and Yang Yan XF drank coffee on the side.

"Finally I saw the Pioneers. They seemed to have disappeared in the past few months." Yang YanXF sighed, "It would be great if the Pioneers could come faster next time."

Magic ZX coughed and whispered, "I found out... Mr. Pioneer seems to have been writing his doctoral thesis in the past few months."

"So impressive, a doctoral thesis?"

Yang YanXF opened his eyes wide and nodded silently. He took out the scientific magazine that he had been reading over and over again in the past few days, "The first article is the report of Mr. Pioneer's scientific research meeting... Mr. Pioneer's real name is also in it."

Yang YanXF took a deep breath. He took the report and started reading it. The first thing that caught his eye was a big name, "Xia Yuan"

After learning the name, Yang YanXF continued reading, although he couldn't understand most of the content, which was understandable because most of them were not scientific researchers in real life... But he could learn about the level of technology on Terra from the information provided. Maybe the strategy team could do a Terra Times article about Terra's scientific community.

"Mr. Pioneer is really amazing." Magic ZX sighed, "The identity he showed was just superficial. I didn't expect that he was actually a scientist with such a high degree of education... This makes me want to explore him even more. He is worthy of being a protagonist NPC. He has his own stories in various fields."

The players' admiration did not reach Xia Yuan's ears, because he received a message from a messenger from the same tribe.

A Sakota messenger found Xia Yuan and gave her a piece of letter and... a child.

Xia Yuan looked at the little Lolita in front of him with his eyes wide open, "Lafiela, why are you here?"

Standing next to the messenger was Rafiela, whom Xia Yuan had not seen since they said goodbye last September. She looked a little taller, and tears began to overflow from her pure eyes after seeing Xia Yuan. She took her little feet and staggered forward a few steps. Xia Yuan hurriedly squatted down and held Rafiela's small body in his arms.

Soft and fragrant.

When the Sakta messenger saw Xia Yuan's action, he bowed his head with a hint of respect in his eyes and said, "This is the last wish from Pyu Silva."

Hearing the name, Xia Yuan raised his head, "Can you tell me what's going on?"

"When I was on a courier mission in Bolivar, I encountered a war between the real Bolivar and another army. Important figures in the real Bolivar's army were captured. At this time, the client, Pyu Silva, led the army as reinforcements and rescued all the captured personnel at great cost. Pyu Silva was also seriously injured..."

"Puyu Silva asked me to bring her daughter to Trimon, Colombia, to find a Sakota member named Xia Yuan," the messenger said. "This commission was opposed by many members of the military at the time, but since it was Puyu Silva's last words, I couldn't refuse, and neither could they."

"..."

Xia Yuan suddenly wanted to drink, not the high-end Anton wine that was popular in Bolivar, but the Gold Cup beer that all ordinary people could afford.

"This is a letter written with the words that Pew Silva relayed before his death. I'm also giving it to you."

The messenger took a few steps back and gave Xia Yuan a slight salute. "My mission is accomplished... Goodbye."

He felt the shock and sadness of his young fellow from Sakota's empathy.

Xia Yuan patted Rafiela's back gently and found that she had fallen asleep with her head on his shoulder out of tiredness without him knowing. He stood up holding Rafiela and brought her into Rhine Life.

Some researchers nodded and greeted Xia Yuan while looking at the girl in his arms with some confusion, but considering the status and identity of both parties, they had no intention of gossiping.

After settling Rafiela onto her bed in the dormitory, Xia Yuan closed the curtains and covered her with a thick quilt. Then he sat on the office chair, his golden eyes blinking slowly in the dark.

After a moment, he opened the letter.

"——To Xia Yuan,

We said goodbye in September, but I didn't expect it would be forever. At this final moment of my life, I hope you can understand my last wish from the bottom of my heart.

My daughter is the most precious thing in my life. When I leave, my greatest wish is that she can grow up happily, away from the shadow of war, and enjoy an ordinary and happy life. She is the achievement I am most proud of in my life, and the bright light in my life. Please use your warm hands to take care of her and give her love and understanding.

Xia Yuan, I believe you will become an indispensable pillar in her life and accompany her through every step of her growth. Please hug her for me when she needs fatherly love; give her guidance for me when she is confused and hesitant, so that she can find her own happiness with your company.

Thank you for being my friend, regardless of race or experience... If there were no war, maybe we would have become the friends of different generations mentioned in the novels. Thank you for taking on this responsibility. I hope my daughter can thrive under your care, be happy and strong, and live out her own splendor.

May you and she find happiness in life in each other's company, forget the pain of war, and embrace the warmth of the future.

yours truly,

"Old Pew the Bartender"

Chapter 111 Elara

A month ago, in a canyon in Bolivar.

The real Bolivarians wiped their weapons silently. Although the military discipline of the real Bolivarian army was relatively loose, the mission they were carrying out this time made it impossible for many soldiers to put on a smile.