Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 207 Fully Armed!

Thousands of miles away, on the campus of Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhai Da, unaware of the hardships that lay ahead for the "book signing event," was already beginning to plan.

He just felt a sudden jolt throughout his body.

He reached into his pocket and, through the collapsed reality of the [Equipment Slot], took out the [Uncertainty Pocket Watch].

Huh? There's no response. Can the system malfunction?

Silently putting the pocket watch back into the [Equipment] slot, Zhai Da got up from his desk and knocked on Lu Wei's door.

It's Sunday, and the two of them are both peacefully staying at home, but each is busy with their own things.

Lu Wei usually doesn't say "please come in" because in her mind, Zhai Da can enter her room at any time.

"exist"

Zhai Da suspected that when Lu Wei knocked on the door while she was taking a shower, Xiao Mutou would only reply with "Yes".

This second bedroom is a bit smaller and square, with two rows of wardrobes on one side, a 1.5-meter bed by the bay window, and a walkie-talkie on the bedside table for the two of them to have a private conversation in the middle of the night. That's all.

Xiao Mutou always kept her room very clean, with so few things that it didn't seem like a girl's room. However, it only started to feel more lived-in after she got her beloved sewing machine.

Lu Wei was sitting in front of the sewing machine, modifying a strange "clothing".

My gaze passed over Lu Wei's slender shoulders, which were clad in a thin sweater, and landed on a black vest sewn on a sewing machine. If you only look at the main body, it would usually be worn as an inner layer for formal wear. Of course, it often appears on waiters in high-end restaurants in film and television works, serving a bottle of 1982 Lafite.

However, the black vest also has many black "leather straps" on the surface, forming a "well" shape on the front, as well as arm accessories made entirely of leather.

Zhai Da had the idea of ​​making a "magic vest" a long time ago to store ordinary magic props and some small "equipment", but it was too hot in summer so he put it on hold for the time being.

Because the requirements were quite complex and exceeded Lu Wei's capabilities, Zhai Da drew up several design drafts and asked "Xiaoli Laozu" from Dongyang County to help.

It just arrived today; Lu Wei is currently undergoing minor adjustments.

"how's it going?"

Lu Wei turned around and said softly, "It might have been too cold during transport, and the leather shrank a bit, so I adjusted it."

Zhai Da didn't urge her, but quietly watched Lu Wei work, her slender hands gliding over the lines, occasionally picking up a small iron to smooth out the wrinkles.

It was very earnest and also very heartwarming.

A moment later, Lu Wei stood up, holding up the vest and said, "Want to try it on?"

Zhai Da took the "magic vest" and put it directly over his white shirt.

Tailor-made, close-fitting yet unrestrictive, Yu Xiaoli specially made it for her son, naturally using her best skills. It took her half a month to make it, and there were still two defective products.

Zhai Da turned around, raised his hands, and looked at Lu Wei: "How is it?"

Lu Wei said earnestly, "Very handsome."

From a distance, Zhai Da gives off a "steampunk" vibe, like a mechanical engineer from a hundred years ago.

In addition to functionality, Yu Xiaoli also added some design elements, with the black leather straps being embossed with patterns to visually match the color of the fabric.

Zhai Da went to the restroom and looked in the mirror.

In addition to the vest's four hidden pockets, there are several storage spaces of different sizes and orientations on the straps.

Shoulders, arms, chest, back, and sides—he chose all the positions; you could say each spot was perfect, and each was used effectively.

Just throw on a light jacket and you won't be able to tell it's not winter clothing; it even adds an extra layer of warmth.

Zhai Da immediately rummaged through his scattered equipment.

First is the "painless scalpel". There is a small gap in the hollow structure of the left arm that is prepared for it. After insertion, it fits perfectly.

Since the blade is no more than 6cm long, it's perfect for cutting fruit on a plane, or for performing minor surgery in an emergency.

Whether I live or die is uncertain, but I certainly won't feel any pain.

Next is the [Young Straight Stick], also on the left arm, its length just slightly shorter than Zhai Da's forearm, so it doesn't affect movement.

Take it out anytime and give your opinion.

The space on the right arm was reserved for a homemade "wrist card dealer," which will be described in more detail here.

He had several modified coins in his left side pocket, each with a different purpose, which only his "nimble hands" could distinguish.

Of course, there are a few real ones; you can throw them into a bus when you're at your wit's end.

[The bookworm's glasses cloth] is placed in front of the right side, in conjunction with magic tricks.

The "master key" is hidden in a secret pocket on your side waist; you never know when you'll need to open a door to your "heart."

As for the [Dynamic MP3] and [Extreme Wristband], they are already easy to carry around, so there's no need to hide them in a vest.

Ordinary people might find it troublesome to access so many storage spaces on their person. Generally speaking, having more than four pockets on one's person can be quite annoying, especially for men.

Every time I need to find something, I have to search myself thoroughly.

But for magicians, hiding various props is just standard practice. If they can't even use them flexibly, they can't possibly fool the audience.

Finally, in the restroom, with no other observers present, Zhai Da made a grabbing motion in mid-air with his right hand.

Beyond the speed of visual perception, reality collapses, matter appears out of thin air, and suddenly there is a feeling of grasping and being gripped in the palm.

A seagull pocket watch appeared in his palm.

Taking items from the "equipment inventory" feels magical no matter how many times you do it, especially when you're alone and don't need to hide it; even magic couldn't compare.

Unfortunately, it can only store [equipment], which greatly limits its flexibility. We can only hope to have more in the future.

Zhai Da put it into the pocket on his left chest, and a small section of thin metal chain was exposed in a very stylish way, hanging down in an elegant arc.

That completes the setup and frees up the only "equipment slot".

After that, he planned to put something else in.

That is the [sturdy, permanent 28-inch bicycle].

If we don't consider size in the equipment slots, it's perfectly reasonable for a magician like me to casually toss a full-size bicycle into someone's face, right?

Therefore, he will never be so desperate as to take the bus.

If we could find another piece of "Mystic Code" to complete the set, then all six pieces of equipment could be counted as one and added to the "Equipment Slot," which would be even more convenient.
After getting ready, Zhai Da and Lu Wei both put on warm, oversized down jackets and prepared to go out.

Xu Xuejun called and said he had improved the craft brewing equipment and needed to discuss two new parts. He then subtly suggested that Lu Wei join them for dinner that evening.

Perhaps because he had a daughter who wasn't around, the old man always took extra care of Lu Wei.

Zhai Da was quicker and stood in the entrance hall early in the morning. Lu Wei came over after she got dressed and stared at Zhai Da's hands.

"What? Want to touch her little hand?"

Lu Wei shook her head, took Zhai Da's hand, and personally put a pair of velvet gloves on him.

Lu Wei made this by hand, but just like some people who always forget about umbrellas, Zhai Da seems to have no idea about them and only remembers them when he goes out because he's cold.

In contrast, Lu Wei herself wore light pink shoes. After getting the sewing machine, Xiao Mutou would sit in front of it for at least two or three hours a day.

Autumn clothes, cotton-padded clothes, pajamas, and sleepwear are all constantly being added to the selection. Yu Xiaoli also sent some "leftover stock" along with the vest.

The clothing company should absolutely not expect to earn a single penny from this family.
Harbin has fully entered winter, but this year is different. By mid-November, there hadn't been a single snowfall, and it was still bitterly cold.

Shen Zixuan, a local student in the class, said that the situation is currently normal.

Walking through the campus to the back gate, you arrive at the riverside craft brewery, which has undergone a complete transformation.

Aside from the "Mist Tavern" which is still not open for business, the side entrance is bustling with people coming and going.

All the craft beers had to be delivered to the stores before 5 p.m. Wang Xiaolong's Iveco van was no longer enough to meet the demand, so the company bought two more used Jinbei vans, which were cheap and easy to use.

It's worth mentioning that the Iveco van was still covered with photos of trafficked children, making it particularly conspicuous.

Currently, Wang Xiaolong's delivery team alone has three vehicles and ten people, and the total number of people at the craft brewery has exceeded 20, with many new faces.

Upon seeing Zhai Da, Wang Xiaolong stopped what he was doing and called out from afar, "Brother Da!"

The henchmen around quickly looked over, those who knew him immediately called out "Brother Da, Brother Da," and those who didn't follow suit.

Thinking to myself, "So this is the young big boss. He's even younger than them, yet he lives such a carefree life and already owns a company."
They may be a bit far removed from "cultural life," and they would probably be even more surprised if they knew that Zhai Da was also a top scorer in the college entrance examination and a writer.

Someone quickly added, "Hello, sister-in-law."

It's hard to say whether she's "Big Sister" or "Da's Sister," but a lot of people call her that.

Lu Wei remained expressionless, like a mere accessory to Zhai Da, even taking a small step to hide behind him.

Zhai Da asked Wang Xiaolong, "Where is Wu Yue?"

"Ah Yue has gone to work in sales; seven more stores need to restock."

"How were the past two days?"

Wang Xiaolong said with a grin, "Uncle Xu has finished another set of equipment, but it's still in short supply. I get bothered every day when I deliver the goods, it's really annoying."

Even as he said that, a wide grin spread across his face.

He couldn't say for sure how much he would deliver, but many people inquired about it. People here especially liked to add the word "brother" to his titles, so "Little Wang" in Dongyang County became "Brother Long." Although it only circulated within a very small circle.

I can collect several packs of all sorts of cigarettes a day, and I can't possibly finish them all.

Zhai Da waved his hand and said, "I'm going to check on the workshop. You guys keep going."

The group then continued working.

As he passed by these people, he noticed that several of them subconsciously made a "at ease" gesture in response to his words.

The movements weren't entirely complete, but they were still recognizable.

Zhai Da pondered for a moment: How many veterans did they recruit?
Ask Wu Yue later.

(End of this chapter)