Wasteland Development Diary

On an ordinary day, an announcement was posted on various public information platforms.

"To show social care for struggling mecha-lives and effectively address their economic difficulties, we have decided to make the latest scientific research achievement, the [Floating Heart], freely available to the world."

"This device was jointly created by inventors Liu Fusheng and Chen Ruixiang. Its mechanism involves using Dead Sea plankton, filling them into a special mechanical pump to become an energy heart..."

"We sincerely hope that, with the joint efforts of everyone, the [Floating Heart] can be rapidly developed and mass-produced, to address the long-standing poverty issues of mecha-lives, and improve the current energy shortage crisis in various regions."

"As a Shendai proverb says, 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' This is an era of competition for who represents the more advanced productive forces. We are very willing to work with everyone to change the face of the entire world and create a better living environment."

Signed: Wasteland Development Company

...

Dead Sea Knights Order, Young Officers Club.

Numerous knight officers clinked glasses, getting to know each other and exchanging information. Charming ladies, high-society women, and brokerage merchants frequented the place, each seeking their own needs.

Qin Xie took a glass of wine and stood on the balcony, enjoying the breeze.

Teddy Bear lowered his voice and said, "This is a major earthquake... The Floating Heart thing has exploded."

"According to my information, the mecha-cities are in turmoil. Floating Hearts with basic functions have already been replicated. Many small cities are demanding the official start of research and manufacturing of Floating Hearts, while the five major centers also have internal divisions."

"Holy Mountain agreed, Mirror City and Snow County opposed, and ultimately the general agreement was not passed."

"Small cities are increasingly dissatisfied. Two of them have already started the process in their program departments, attempting to secede from the mecha-city group and transform into human cities..."

Qin Xie took a sip of his wine: "When it comes to survival issues that affect their vital interests, everyone will no longer compromise or back down. With the impact of the [Sunday] and [Family] programs, the old battle lines of the mecha-cities have long been riddled with holes."

"Zhou Yi's pace is really fast and steady... I finally honed my ping-pong skills and got promoted to deputy commander of the Seventh Fleet, but he has already turned the mecha-city group upside down."

Teddy Bear couldn't help but say, "You got that position because of ping-pong? It's clearly because of your family connections."

"It's both family connections and my own efforts..."

"Indeed. I didn't expect you to gain the favor and recommendation of Governor Maeve. What does she like about you? As far as I know, you're not the type to flirt or create an atmosphere."

"You don't know the full story."

Qin Xie whispered, "She used to like my father, but my father refused to agree even to death, and then I became my father's substitute. With that relationship, she finds it very exciting."

"..."

Teddy Bear patted his leg: "Brother, you're suffering."

"It's okay. Madam Maeve is beautiful, and her words and actions are beautiful and straightforward. We get along very well. Let's not talk about her."

Qin Xie looked at the moon in the distance: "[Floating Heart]... why don't you install one too?"

Teddy Bear hesitated for a moment: "I'd like to, it can save 88% of energy consumption..."

Qin Xie stretched: "I'll ask Zhou Yi for one. But I can't contact him now. Everyone should be looking for him. He should be the center of the world's attention now."

...

Recursive City.

Inside a closed room in the program department.

Seven program department workers gathered together.

Kart Sigma, who presided over the decision, said: "Next, let's start the anonymous vote."

"As usual, please open the unified envelopes distributed and use a No. 4 black font pen to complete the vote on the paper inside."

"This vote concerns sensitive and important decisions and will not be archived or data recorded. Therefore, please choose carefully, with the interests of the city as the top priority."

Soon.

Envelopes were placed in the ballot box.

Sigma stretched out a mechanical arm and began to count the votes.

"Agree."

"Agree."

...

"Seven votes in favor, unanimously passed."

It immediately stated: "I announce that the program department has decided that the city will allocate 800,000 Light Seeds for the Spring and Autumn Chamber of Commerce to start research and manufacturing of the [Floating Heart]."

"Furthermore, officially raise the cooperation weight of Wasteland Development Company to the first tier. Arrange the first batch of mecha-lives to install the heart, striving to become the earliest mecha-city to obtain the Floating Heart."

...

Double River Region, SH City.

Land Official Lin Qing and General Bai Xing stood quietly, waiting for the ruler's decision.

The young puppet on the chair tapped the armrest lightly.

"Now I have to admit that Zhou Yi's spirit and strategy are worthy of his strength. He is indeed a remarkable guy."

Mie Ding Gong praised.

"The [Floating Heart] move is very beautiful. Sharing and making it public directly dominates the entire situation. Everyone has to work hard around this new technology. Whoever runs slowly will become the bonus that the pioneers can eat."

"The sanctions of the mecha-cities have now become a joke."

Mie Ding Gong pondered for a moment: "Contact Zhou Yi and say that we hope to become the core cooperative manufacturer of the Floating Heart. The Double River Region will be completely open to the Wasteland Development Company."

"We are willing to provide all product OEM and manufacturing, whether it's Emerald Soup, Flame Cups, or Gliders, we can make them, and provide policy and resource support."

Lin Qing was a little worried: "But sir, if the Wasteland Company enters, our local products will be greatly impacted. The Mushroom House will completely destroy the current building materials business... and even lead to the loss and migration of our population."

"That may have been unacceptable in the past, but it is not now."

Mie Ding Gong's eyeballs turned, looking at Lin Qing: "With the birth of the Floating Heart, the next important time is to compete for and divide the mecha-talent."

"The mecha-city groups will not give up their rule, but the emergence of the Floating Heart puts them in a dilemma."

"If they recognize the Floating Heart, they will be led by the nose by the Wasteland Company, and sanctions will be out of the question. If they pretend not to see it, then the universal agreement rule will lose its foundation and soil."

"There is still room for easing operations in the upper and middle layers. Some of the economically strained mecha-lives will definitely move out and leave."

"Where can they go? The most ideal place to go is the Wasteland Development Company in Sandport, but it cannot bear so many mecha-professionals."

"Within the nearby range, the only place with enough land and jobs to accommodate them is the Double River Region."

"Our cooperation with the Wasteland Company is to strive for the title of cooperative region, so that we can smoothly capture this batch of migrating and outflowing talents."

Mie Ding Gong said: "Either keep up with the changes, or be abandoned. This world has always been like this."

Lin Qing sighed: "I know, but I'm a little unconvinced... I didn't expect to lose to the Wasteland Company in the field of people's livelihood and manufacturing."

"Victory or defeat is commonplace in military affairs."

Mie Ding Gong didn't care: "I agree with Zhou Yi's point of view. If you want to go further, you have to find companions. From this perspective, we are not unlucky. There is a strong enough companion next to us."

The silent Bai Xing suddenly spoke: "We have advantages."

"Gliders, plus the Floating Heart, a combination of technology, is enough to become a flight vehicle with high-speed mobility and strong endurance. Air power will shine."

"Militarily, our greatest advantage is air power and air combat flight experience. We are also the earliest region to obtain gliders and flight. We must grasp this first-mover advantage. Whether militarily or civilianly, we will occupy a huge advantage."

Lin Qing listened in a daze.

Mie Ding Gong asked: "Is the strength of the gliders sufficient?"

"Sufficient."

Bai Xing said with a cigarette in his mouth: "Air deterrence is not about how strong the flying machine is. The key is that there are enough of them to achieve multi-type coordinated operations."

"Reconnaissance, harassment, bombing, escort, disruption and other dedicated flight units, cooperating with each other in formation, can exert great combat power."

"Endurance and speed are the most important in the air. The Floating Heart can solve this problem. I think that in the near future, everyone will enter the era of air combat."

"Now the advantage is on our side. I think the adult's statement is very correct. Reaching a de facto alliance with the Wasteland Company as soon as possible has great military value and strategic significance for us."

Lin Qing waved his tentacles: "Okay, okay, only I, this stubborn old-school, am still insisting! It seems that my thinking is the most rigid. I will go to Sandport to visit Mr. Zhou to learn new things."

...

Forbidden Continent, Golden Elephant Valley.

A man with heavy dark circles under his eyes squinted, resting his head on the lap of the heavily armored female warrior Lan Liao, while the rabbit-eared girl Bai Bi was feeding him grapes.

The female warrior said in a deep voice: "Sir, do we also need to purchase some Floating Hearts? After all, this can greatly reduce energy consumption."

The Warlord hummed and slowly opened his eyes: "It is indeed a good thing."

He yawned: "The Floating Heart is an outstanding energy device, played by Zhou Yi as a sharp blade and given to everyone. Now, only the mecha-cities do not have a sharp blade. They have to worry... But this way of playing is right. As long as it is used properly, everything in the world can be a weapon."

"Bai Bi, take a trip for me and buy more [Floating Hearts] from Zhou Yi."

The rabbit-eared girl looked determined: "Yes, sir!"

Suddenly, a thunderous roar came from the side.

The Warlord frowned: "Shut up, Golden Elephant."

Not far behind were four towering golden pillars that reached into the clouds, and their bodies could not be seen. The sound came from the clouds.

After being reprimanded, it immediately quieted down.

...

Heavenly Capital, Dawn City.

In an extremely simple room, a dignified voice sounded.

"...Floating Heart...Announce to the world...Force the mecha-cities...Interesting."

"Zhou Yi, Wasteland Development Company. Add to the key attention list."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

The attendant in the dark said.

...

On a huge and hidden screen.

[Lao Tzu]: Wasteland Development Company has taken out the Floating Heart, which is a great gift to all mecha-lives. This device has solved our most important energy problem, and we should also give a response that meets this standard.

[Zhuangzi]: Are you saying?

[Lao Tzu]: Disclose Document No. 3.

[Zhuangzi]:!

[Zhuangzi]: It's also a good opportunity! Let's also show everyone that it's time for mecha-lives to be completely liberated from their shackles!

[Lao Tzu]: After the disclosure, we will be in extreme danger.

[Zhuangzi]: Isn't this something we already knew? I wouldn't be sitting in this position if I was afraid!

[Lao Tzu]: It's an honor to partner with you.

[Zhuangzi]: Enough nonsense, let's do something big!

...

At the same time.

In Emerald City, Zhou Yi welcomed the winter he had been looking forward to. The first snow of the year fell outside.

Land Official is finally coming back!

Just as he and Yuanxiao were eating hot pot and singing songs, the Goddess of the Night in palace attire suddenly appeared before him.

"Am I here at the wrong time?"

"You're here at the right time."

Zhou Yi enthusiastically greeted her: "One more person is just one more pair of chopsticks, but do you eat?"

"I eat, although I can't digest it, it's nice to join in the fun."

So the Goddess of the Night also joined the hot pot team.

"I'm actually here for one thing."

"The Floating Heart?"

"Not that, although that's also part of it... I'm here on behalf of Land Official. He can't come this year."

Zhou Yi was furious: "He said he would come this year, how could he flake!"

"Let me explain."

The Goddess of the Night comforted: "Land Official encountered a little trouble."

"What trouble?"

"Land Official was killed."

"..."