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Chapter 201 Parents' Inheritance

There are many things in this world that waste resources.

Using Unit-01 as a means of transportation is one example.

Although flying a Gundam back to Gucheng is cool and fast, it also takes a lot of energy.

Before entering the city, Wang Xi stopped Unit-01 two kilometers away and converted it back into a universal card, storing it away safely. The energy reservoir displayed in his mind had less than four thousand units of energy remaining.

Piloting a Gundam is a man's romance.

But this romance was somewhat extravagant, costing a full 160 million.

The three of them walked back to Gucheng.

"Handsome Wang, this adventure was truly thrilling; I'll probably never forget it!"

Halfway there, Bai Qimeng sighed.

"Since we didn't retrieve your aunt's belongings, is this request considered complete?"

Wang Xi glanced at her and asked with a half-smile.

"What?" Bai Qimeng crossed her arms, supporting the not-so-majestic mountain. "You think I would renege on my debt? That chip that recorded the Gear Corporation's crimes is my aunt's keepsake, it's worth every penny of the twenty million."

"Unfortunately, the company's hovercraft was destroyed."

Wang Xi suddenly looked up at the sky and sighed.

"I drove it for a whole month and I even got attached to it. I never expected it to 'die in the line of duty' like this."

Bai Qimeng pouted and rolled her eyes: "Alright, I'll have someone send you a sports car later."

"A sports car?" Wang Xi raised an eyebrow. "Are you giving it to me or lending it to me...?"

"Send it!" Bai Qimeng wanted nothing more than to strangle this guy.

"I'm sorry, but as a public official, I do not accept any form of bribe."

Wang Xi said solemnly.

Bai Qimeng was so angry that she laughed, thinking that this guy was shameless to the extreme, but because he had helped her a lot, she could only force a smile and say, "A gift between friends doesn't count as a bribe."

Wang Xi revealed an exaggerated expression: "It is truly an honor for me to have a beautiful young friend like Miss Bai!"

"Hakishi, you've got this in your life."

Bai Qimeng shook her head.

After a while.

Wang Xi rented a car and took Bai Qimeng and Lin Xin'er home.

Before parting, Bai Qimeng's expression was solemn, and she lowered her voice to instruct, "This matter is far from over. The Gear Group will definitely not let it go. You have to be careful from now on."

"You are too, Qimeng."

Wang Xi smiled slightly.

Hearing the young man address her so affectionately, Bai Qimeng was slightly taken aback, only coming back to her senses after the hovercar had left.

Her expression was strange: "Is this guy flirting with me?"

After saying that, Bai Qimeng put her arm around Lin Xin'er's waist and quickly walked into the villa.

"Xin'er, I'm very angry."

"boss?"

"Call me Your Majesty from now on!"

...

...

The Gear Consortium acted even faster than expected.

Wang Xi had just returned home when he received a call from Cupid Housekeeping.

Ms. Xia Ling said in a deep voice on the other end of the line, "Wang Xi, what exactly happened during your trip to Old Los Angeles? The company just received a warning from the Valley City Council."

"We've discovered something incredible at the former site of the Gear Corporation in Los Angeles..."

Wang Xi gave a brief description.

Ms. Xia Ling fell silent immediately.

"It seems you've touched the Gear Corporation's private domain."

The woman's voice on the other end of the phone was low and serious.

"According to Manager Zhang, even the Southern Continent Council has been alarmed, and several councilors have joined forces to put pressure on Gucheng... The authorities will be coming to you soon, so be prepared."

"Looking for me?" Wang Xi frowned slightly. "What's the reason?"

"Wait a moment, let me check for you."

Ms. Xia Ling said.

The phone hangs up.

About ten minutes later, she called again and got straight to the point:

"The Gear Foundation stated that your parents embezzled research results 15 years ago. This matter involves a certain federal government project, so the Southern Continent Parliament has stepped in to forcibly retrieve the 'relics' in your possession."

"This is a case of turning the tables."

Wang Xi laughed in exasperation.

Doesn't he know if his parents left any belongings?

"The Gear Consortium is really powerful; they were even able to persuade the government to intervene."

"..."

Ms. Xia Ling remained silent for a few seconds.

"Wang Xi, don't worry. The company isn't without connections. We'll contact the higher-ups in Nanzhou for you. There might still be room for maneuver."

"Thank you for your help, Ms. Xia Ling."

Wang Xi thanked him.

He hung up the phone, a thoughtful look on his face.

What the Gear Foundation wants is simple: "Alpha Titan Unit-01".

But this trump card is enough to temporarily grant him "Grand Commander" level combat power. He absolutely cannot give up such a valuable all-purpose card.

It didn't take long.

Yukichi Tanishiro also called.

It was Li Xingduan's voice: "Wang Xi, have you gotten yourself into trouble with the Gear Consortium?"

"Yes." Wang Xi didn't hide anything. "In the 'Puppet Master's' labyrinth in Old Luo City, I opened a treasure chest and got a high-level wild card... but I almost got wiped out by their armed forces because of it, and barely managed to escape back to Gu City."

"?!"

Li Xingduan appeared very shocked.

But he quickly said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, you are the vice president of my Yongxie Association, and my teacher and I will stand by your side."

"Wang Xi, I'll inform the teacher first. Please take care of yourself."

"I'll be careful," Wang Xi said. "Thank you, Brother Li and Mr. Wei."

The two consecutive phone calls warmed his heart.

'How about we contact Chu Nai again?'

Wang Xi looked thoughtful.

Given Chu Nai's strength and status, he should be able to play an important role in this matter. But before he could make the call, there was a knock on the door.

Tuk Tuk.

'The authorities came knocking on our door so quickly?'

Wang Xi squinted and got up.

But when he scanned the outside of the security door with his spiritual sense, he revealed a hint of surprise.

Click.

The door opened, and standing outside was a man with slicked-back hair, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a casual suit.

"Uncle Tang Yi?" Wang Xi asked. "What brings you here?"

This was Tang Yi, his father's former colleague and friend, and the maze researcher who recommended him to Cupid Housekeeping.

"It's an emergency, let's go inside and talk."

Tang Yi clutched a briefcase tightly to his chest, glanced around, and then whispered to Wang Xi.

Wang Xi led him inside.

After sitting down on the living room sofa, Tang Yi didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "You went to Old Luo City?"

“Yes.” Wang Xi asked, puzzled, “How did Uncle Tang Yi know?”

“I also have friends from the conglomerate in the Labyrinth Research Institute. I heard that the Gear Conglomerate is making a big fuss about you this time.”

Tang Yi took a deep breath, as if making up his mind:
“Wang Xi, your parents sent me a research result two days before that accident and asked me to pass it on to you… I’m sorry that it’s taken me so many years to tell you about this.”

As he was speaking, he opened his briefcase, took out a laminated wild card, and handed it to Wang Xi.

"This is the 'consciousness synchronization technology' that your parents developed during the joint operation in Los Angeles. It plays a key role in the development of the 'controllable giant robot'."

"The Gear Consortium is stuck at this step, which is why they have such a crazy obsession with this technology... But according to your parents, this technology cannot be obtained by the Gear Consortium."

Wang Xi took the wild card.

This is a man-made white card containing a lot of data and drawings.

"Why can't it be obtained by the Gear Consortium?"

he asks.

Tang Yi said in a deep voice, "They are the capital."

With just one simple sentence, Wang Xi understood.

Since it is capital, regardless of the technology, it will eventually form a monopoly, thereby hindering human progress.

"Your parents hope that this technology will ultimately benefit people and enable humanity to withstand disasters."

Tang Yi recalled.

"I've kept this secret all along to protect you. Now that you've grown up and have great power, you must have your own decisions to make."

"Thank you, Uncle Tang Yi."

Wang Xi took a deep breath and said.

"I got Unit-01 in old Los Angeles."

"?!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Yi's face showed shock.

"It's the one from the 'Puppet Master's' labyrinth—"

“Not bad.” Wang Xi nodded.

"No wonder the Gear Consortium was so furious."

Tang Yi couldn't help but laugh.

He thought for a moment, then his expression turned serious: "I suggest you hand over this technology to the state."

Wang Xi immediately understood what he meant.

Holding onto "consciousness synchronization technology" is like holding a hot potato, but if it's given to the country, it's an immeasurable contribution.

At that time, the Gear Consortium would have gained nothing and would not dare to touch Wang Xi in the slightest.

"Does Uncle Tang Yi know any high-ranking officials?"

Wang Xi asked.

Tang Yi was somewhat embarrassed: "Well, I'm just an ordinary researcher at the Maze Research Institute. How could I possibly know any important figures?"

"Okay." Wang Xi nodded, already having made up his mind.

After giving a few more instructions, Tang Yi left.

Wang Xi immediately called Li Xingduan and went straight to the point: "Brother Li, does Chairman Wei know any high-ranking officials in the Federal government?"

"what happened?"

"I have something I need to give to the country."

...

...

The next morning.

Parliament Building in the central district of Gucheng.

In a huge conference room, the most important figures in Gucheng gathered.

The heads of the three agencies—the Public Security Bureau, the Defense Force, and the Public Security Administration—along with more than a dozen legislators and directors of the three major conglomerates, were all present.

Their gazes all turned toward Yongxie.

Sitting next to Chairman Wei Xuan were Li Xingduan and another young man in a black shirt, who was none other than Wang Xi.

Angus Coleman, a director of the Gear Group, slowly rose to his feet, his gleaming leather shoes making a dull thud on the floor. He adjusted the jeweled buttons on his suit cuffs, his gaze fixed on Wang Xi like that of a hawk.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Article 37 of the joint research agreement signed by our company with Mr. and Mrs. Wang Xing and Ms. Dong Qin'er 15 years ago clearly stipulates that the intellectual property rights of all research results belong to the Gear Foundation."

He swiped his finger across the tablet, and a yellowed image of a contract immediately appeared on the projection screen.

"And the items that Mr. Wang Xi acquired in Old Los Angeles yesterday are precisely the core results agreed upon in the agreement."

President Wei, seemingly unfazed, asked, "What is Mr. Coleman's so-called 'core achievement'?"

"A high-level wild card!"

Angus sneered.

"Mr. and Mrs. Wang Xing kept a key that could open the 'Goblin Craftsman' maze treasure chest in the Spade 5, and Mr. Wang Xi used it to steal property that rightfully belonged to our company."

Li Xingduan then said calmly, "I've never heard of anything in the disaster zone being considered private property."

"Moreover, the wild card that Wang Xi obtained came from the maze. Could it be that the Gear Consortium registered the entire maze as private property?"

Angus's face darkened.

Mr. Tao Youshu, a councilor from Gucheng, smiled and said:
“Our federal government also upholds the law. According to the Special Regulations on the Protection of Trade Secrets, if Mr. Wang Xi refuses to return the goods, he will indeed have to compensate for the research and development costs of 128 billion credits and face 80 years in prison.”

He tried to smooth things over by saying:

"This was originally a win-win situation, why make things so tense? Xiao Wang, why don't you return that wild card to the Gear Consortium? They're willing to pay you 50 million as a thank you."

Wang Xi lowered his eyes and fiddled with the teacup.

It was as if the teacup was far more interesting than the meeting.

(End of this chapter)