I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

"Damn it, if you think about it this way, Lady Black Tower is the most powerful and the most invincible. Forget about doing anything to Lord Hua Yi, she can disband the fan club with just a word and send me packing my bags and going home. Even the kind-hearted Station Master Estella can only obey orders... Waaah, I have to pack my bags and go home again."

“I can picture it! I can picture it! If Station Master Está and Lord Hua Yi fall in love, ordinary staff members, like Lamina, could at least keep watch. But if it's Lady Black Tower, the one keeping watch might be the Station Master herself.”

"If I had to choose one, I would still prefer that Lord Hua Yi and Station Master Aisda be together. The group leader also said that the station master would not be too harsh on us just because we like Lord Hua Yi. I would rather believe in this possibility."

In comparison, Lady Black Tower is far too mysterious and far too revered.

The group members resonated with each other and eagerly shared their opinions, speaking their minds in a fan group where no one else was around. Aster's face flushed slightly as she knew she couldn't let the conversation continue.

"Don't use the conventional thinking of ordinary people to guess what Ms. Black Tower is thinking. If you keep thinking like this, the fan group will really deviate from its original purpose and become a source of unfounded and false rumors."

"Hmm, the group admin is right."

"sorry."

"Alright, the staff member from the Geography Department mentioned earlier that they discovered the [Comet Hunter's Treasure]. Can we confirm its safety? Don't mistakenly hand over flammable or explosive dangerous items to Lord Hua Yi."

These days, the station chief, Aistar, is getting more and more comfortable using the title "Lord Huayi" in the group chat.

"It's secure; it's just an encrypted email."

"Then send it to Lamina first. If Lord Hua Yi returns to his office before the end of the workday, Lamina can hand it over and explain the situation in person. Otherwise, it will be fine to wait until the next day."

"As expected of the group admin, the work was arranged in no time!"

"Wow, I'm starting to think the group admin is a big shot on the space station."

"Lamina, you'd better explain clearly that it was the Earth Science Department that provided it, okay? Don't attribute the credit to the World Science Department."

"Of course I will explain this clearly."

Chapter 49 The Comet Hunter's Treasure

A system hour had passed since the space station's designated end time before Hua Yi finally walked out of Black Tower's office.

Even though he was with the genius lady and could ask her all sorts of questions about destiny, star gods, and the rules of the universe, he was still the proposer and person in charge of the space station defense project. There was no reason for him to be a hands-off manager who didn't care about or ask about anything while all the departments were busy.

By checking the personal terminal, one can understand the progress of most of the work, but Hua Yi has reason to suspect that some minor issues have not been presented in the normal reporting format.

The public areas of the space station are always lit up, and the ever-shining starlight in the universe shines through the space glass, keeping this star museum under a relatively fixed sky.

Aside from the space station's system clock, the number of personnel in the work area can indirectly indicate whether it is currently working or rest time.

Upon recognizing Hua Yi, a hatch, one or even several levels higher in status than most ordinary offices on the space station, opened, and Lamina, who was working at her desk inside, quickly went to greet her.

"Lord Hua Yi, you're back."

"It's already past closing time, why are you still working overtime? Jiezhongke assigned you to be my assistant, but are you still assigning other tasks as usual?"

"No, I'm writing a personal thesis, and I'm almost finished."

Lamina understood that if she hadn't added that last sentence, he would have taken the opportunity to ask if she had encountered any difficulties, and if she had given an affirmative answer, he would have offered to help.

The young female staff member didn't want this gentle and handsome idol to do anything for her. Just being able to stand by his side and bask in the warm glow emanating from the brightest star on the space station was enough to make her incredibly content.

Lamina took out the items sent by other departments and truthfully relayed the situation.

"This is an encrypted letter that was accidentally discovered by the Global Geography Department while maintaining its assigned area. It is said to have been left by a senior staff member and is known as the [Comet Hunter's Treasure]."

"Wow, I haven't even gone treasure hunting yet, and the treasure has already delivered itself to my doorstep?"

Hua Yi took the items the girl handed him: a blank sheet of paper and a bottle of medicine.

“By writing content on paper with special ink, whether left to stand naturally or after additional processing, encryption can be achieved. The naked eye and ordinary detection instruments cannot detect any clues. The writing can only be revealed through a specific developing method.”

"Lord Hua Yi knows a lot."

"This paper is of ordinary material. If it is soaked in liquid, it will easily disintegrate. This means that the possibility of blind trial and error is eliminated by strict conditions. However, the Geographical Planning Department also sent developing agents. It seems that someone knows the inside story."

I haven't even explained the specific origin of the treasure yet, and he's already deduced so much information.

Lamina's eyes sparkled with admiration.

"Yes, the senior clerk's name seems to be José Lazaro. The old folks in the Geography Department all know him."

"I've also heard of the legendary figure who blew a huge hole in the Black Tower Space Station. After leaving, he became a member of the Armed Archaeology School of the Erudite Society. He beat up quite a few people on the space station. He was arrogant and didn't respect anyone."

Open the bottle of developing agent and carefully pour it onto the encrypted letter. Before long, it reveals the hidden content to Hua Yi.

Have you ever drunk a soda called Calbee?

It was once the signature product of the space station, a popular anti-gravity drink in the Southern Yuan Galaxy.

Excuse me, but aside from the famous Star Surveying Probe and Star Field Guiding, there is no doubt that those were also the work of me, José Lázaro!

Interstellar Peace Corporation once offered five million credits to buy its formula, but I refused.

Wen Huai-ren, a student in the Department of Universal Physics, tried to steal my teachings thirty-three times, and I beat him black and blue every time.

Now, I will reveal its recipe below:

Caramel, carbon dioxide...

Lamina's gaze unconsciously drifted to the encrypted letter. Since it was about treasure, the letter would most likely contain a treasure map. She had been here longer than Hua Yi and was familiar with the environment. She thought she could use the map to pinpoint the exact location of the treasure and contribute her modest efforts.

It turns out that the Comet Hunter's treasure was the encrypted letter itself, which contained the original recipe for Calibur.

The girl was startled and quickly looked away, refusing to look at the specific details of the recipe.

Calbee, the uncrowned king of soft drinks, is a super popular beverage that has swept the universe. Because it is so popular, various counterfeit versions have appeared, such as Calbee, Bianlibai, Kaguabai, and even Shangxialibai.

The authentic Cali Pai recipe has been lost for a long time. The so-called Cali Pai sold in the universe now is just a counterfeit version developed by the Interstellar Peace Corporation. The taste is different from the original, and many beverage lovers say that "it doesn't taste right." Even so, the counterfeit Cali Pai is still one of the best-selling beverages in the universe.

The Department of Geography has presented Lord Hua Yi with a very generous gift.

“Send this formula back to the Department of Geology. They might be able to discuss it with the Department of Applied Physics, and then contact the Interstellar Peace Corporation to relaunch the [Black Tower·Universal Applied Physics] version of Calibah, which would also increase the space station’s revenue.”

Upon hearing this, Lamina was stunned.

"Lord Hua Yi, this is the original recipe for Calibare! The most authentic Calibare in the entire universe!"

"I know."

"The company mentioned in the letter tried to buy the formula for five million credits a long time ago. Back then, Caliban hadn't become popular throughout the universe. If Interstellar Peace Corporation were to make an offer now, they would definitely be willing to pay hundreds or even thousands of times more. If they were to engage in business cooperation through technology-for-equity swaps, they could earn a steady stream of credits."

"You want me to keep all the benefits for myself?"

The girl who kept emphasizing how precious the Cali White formula was was like a little devil tempting people to depravity, but Hua Yi did not put on a stern face or lecture her in a questioning tone. Instead, he still had a smile that made people feel close to him.

"Since you know the value of this thing, why did you suddenly look away just now? Use your clever brain, it shouldn't be too difficult to memorize the Calibai formula, right? That way, Lamina, you can achieve financial freedom right away, okay?"

"Because this is something the Department of Geography gave you."

"It was also invented by a former clerk in the Geographical Planning Department. I think when that clerk wrote down the recipe, he certainly didn't intend to give it to me, since I don't know which developing solution to use—let's return it to his old friends in the Geographical Planning Department. I'm looking forward to the food ordering robot updating its drink options and seeing what the most authentic Calbee tastes like."

Chapter 50 You are excellent

He gave up. Such astonishing wealth was right before his eyes, within easy reach, yet he so easily gave it up.

A complex mix of emotions surged within Lamina's chest. The clerk didn't know whether she felt sorry for Hua Yi for rejecting such a huge benefit, or admired his calm and composed demeanor, unmoved by external circumstances.

By repeatedly emphasizing the value of the Calbee formula, he himself became an impure object under the bright starlight, practically defiling that purity and innocence.

However, the girl still hoped to try her best to remind them.

If we have to talk about external things, then the status of a staff member is the only external thing that doesn't belong to her. Anyway, Lamina thinks that if the higher-ups in the department or the stationmaster give the order, she will be dismissed and obediently leave the space station. But the credits are definitely in her account, and she can use them as long as she is within the coverage area of ​​the interstellar peace network.

"But……"

"My gains have been substantial enough, including the goodwill from the Department of Global Geography and the discovery of an outstanding staff member who remains unmoved by external factors."

Ah, how did I become the one who is unmoved by external things?

Wait, the word "harvest" generally refers to obtaining something or acquiring ownership.

Could it be that Lord Hua Yi means—I'm already his woman?!

"Goo."

Lamina let out a mutter, struck by an overwhelming happiness that left her dazed.

Seeing the clerk looking dizzy and unsteady, Hua Yi knew perfectly well that the romantic young girl's thoughts had already drifted far away.

"So, you've been working overtime all this time just to tell me about the Hunter's Treasure? I remember there's still some time before the World Seed Science assessment, so there's no rush to meet the staff's paper quotas."

Hua Yi moved a chair over for the swaying Lamina to sit down so she wouldn't actually fall. He picked up the mountain of snacks still piled up on his desk, tore open the packaging, gestured for the girl to reach out, poured half of the snacks into her hand, and then started crunching on his own puffed snacks.

What are the consequences of eating snacks made primarily from grains, potatoes, or beans using a puffing process?

Generally speaking, people will show a satisfied smile after eating these foods that are labeled as high in fat, calories, salt, and sugar.

The office was filled with soft rustling sounds. Hua Yi was chewing on a crispy snack with his cheeks puffed out. Since a girl had carefully selected and gone to great lengths to bring the delicious treat to the office, he couldn't waste it and had to savor it.

This belongs to the fan-selected series.

The prominent figure on the space station seemed to have dimmed his starlight, becoming even more approachable. Lamina gazed at him intently, unable to look away for a long time.

Capture this moment and share the photo with the fans who sent the gift; they'll be thrilled to see it.

But there is something even more important.

The clerk took a deep breath and made up her mind to confess her biggest secret.

She didn't want to hide anything from Lord Hua Yi, even if doing so might cost her her assistant position or even her job at the space station.

"I was born on a planet with scarce resources. Even with the best efforts of my family and friends, we could only afford the cost of one interstellar voyage."

"Being born into poverty is not a disgrace."

"Please don't bother comforting me, I don't deserve your kindness... It was originally my sister who should have come to the Black Tower Space Station to participate in the selection, and I essentially took her place. However, after arriving in this place that everyone in my hometown longs for, I have been unable to achieve anything worthwhile."

"You mean you want to participate in advanced projects and play a more important role? Let me ask if the Species family has any cutting-edge research directions that suit you."

"no!"

Lamina had confessed with a death wish, but it seemed that Lord Hua Yi had completely misunderstood her meaning. For a moment, the girl was both anxious and amused, and the heaviness in her heart also subsided a lot.

"Where is your attention exactly?! I stole the opportunity that should have belonged to my sister, and illegally took her place..."

"That was given to you by your sister. You yourself said that coming to the space station from your hometown requires the support of all your relatives and friends, and they chose you. As for the claim of violating regulations, although the space station has certain restrictions on the selection of participants, your ability to pass the selection is enough to prove that the process was compliant. Besides, the name Lamina doesn't belong to your sister."

Hua Yi stopped eating and earnestly comforted the clerk who had finally confided in him.

"Now you're not only a full-fledged staff member on the space station, but you also have Level III clearance, which surpasses most people here. Even so, do you still feel that you're not good enough? You're so ambitious—wow, could it be that one day your rank surpasses mine and you rise to the top? I'm afraid I'll have to be your assistant then."

"Waaaaah, I'm not joking, Lord Hua Yi."

“I’m not joking, Lamina. You are excellent, especially considering that you did not become greedy when faced with the formula for Calib. Instead, you put yourself in my shoes and kindly hoped that I could benefit from it. Considering your background, this is even more commendable.”

Because you are special.

Even if it were someone else here, even Station Master Está, I couldn't do this.

Carrying the hopes of countless people from his hometown, he came to the Black Tower Space Station to become a staff member, only to find that his perceived talent and abilities were not outstanding at all on the space station. He fell into deep self-doubt and inferiority, always thinking that if his older sister had entered the space station, things would have turned out differently, and she would definitely have done better than him.

Lamina finally made up her mind to confess the secret that had been weighing on her mind for so long. Instead of the rebuke and disgust she had imagined, she was met with boundless tolerance and encouragement.

The girl felt as if she were in a dream, and her nose tingled with emotion.

She lowered her head, trying hard to control her unruly eyes and prevent the mist from condensing into tears.

"In a few more months, the space station will begin a new round of selection. Has your sister saved enough money for interstellar travel? Don't be fooled by how easy it seems that I refused the Cali Bai formula. It still requires a certain material foundation, and that foundation is enough to cover the expenses of your assistant's family participating in the selection. I'll give you credit points. You're not allowed to borrow from others."

"That's enough. The salary of a Level III clerk, plus the bonus after becoming an assistant, is more than enough."

As she finished speaking, Lamina's voice trembled uncontrollably, and she finally shed tears, not of sadness or despair, but of gratitude for having met the person before her.

The girl turned her back and picked up the deciphered letter and developing agent.

"I...I'll return the Hunter's Treasure to the Geography Department right away!"

"It's already after get off work, let's go tomorrow and go home and rest."

Chapter 51 He, Radiant with Light

No, Lamina couldn't go back to rest in peace. She had to return the Hunter's Treasure to the Geography Department immediately. Even if the department's elders had left their offices, she had to go to the living quarters to find them and prove that Lord Hua Yi was not swayed by the Calibac formula after decrypting the encrypted letter and had decided on the spot to return this precious gift to Senior Lazarus's old friend.

The girl jogged all the way and first found the office of the Global Geography Department, where she found that there was no one else except the staff member on duty.

She did not intend to hand over the Calibre formula to ordinary clerks casually. If anyone had even the slightest greed and secretly copied the formula, it would ultimately be Lord Hua Yi who would suffer an unjust injustice.