Chapter 150: Blue Star’s ’Low-Tech’ Goodies

Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Blue Star’s ’Low-Tech’ Goodies

As soon as Huo An discovered that the Evolutionary Beastmen treated Liang He differently, he immediately reported it.

The Federal Animal Research Institute had always been dedicated to the study of Evolutionary Beastmen. It was safe to say that shortly after Liang He arrived at the reserve, they had already begun silently paying attention to her.

"Miss Liang He is a very pure person. If what Lan Zhuo said is true, then her willingness to feed her life-saving medicine to a dying animal is enough to show that she is fundamentally kind-hearted."

Perhaps because they had been engaged in animal research for many years, everyone present at the meeting, regardless of their position, had a special affection for animals. They naturally felt a unique fondness for anyone who shared their love and willingness to protect them.

"From the moment we started observing Liang He, she has never done anything harmful to animals or the Federation."

A hero shouldn’t be judged by their origins. No matter her background, everything she had done so far was worthy of respect and admiration.

"Exactly. During the attack on Greenfield Star, we were all protected in the underground safehouse, but Liang He was constantly on the move outside. She even risked her life to blow up the Rebel Army’s warship. Without her, we wouldn’t have escaped danger safely!"

For this surprise attack on Greenfield Star, the Rebel Army had deployed warships and a Fierce Beast Army numbering in the thousands. Anyone who had paid the slightest attention to similar battles in the past knew very well that without Liang He, they would have had a hard time escaping disaster.

"But, as far as I know, the attack on Greenfield Star was also related to Liang He, wasn’t it?"

Everyone knew that the Rebel Army had shouted demands to hand over Liang He, threatening to bomb the hotel every ten minutes otherwise. It was a fact that couldn’t be hidden.

"So what? That only proves how important Liang He is. Even the Rebel Army wants to get their hands on her."

Not only could Liang He make Evolutionary Beastmen obey, but she could also command ordinary animals to fight. Now they knew that the Silver Moon Wolf’s mutation was also related to her. The abilities Liang He had shown thus far were enough to tempt the Federation, let alone the Rebel Army.

"Being targeted by the Rebel Army isn’t Liang He’s fault! She did absolutely nothing wrong!"

Many people stood up to voice their support for Liang He, and every one of them was a prominent figure. Those who had interacted with her on Greenfield Star, in particular, felt that she was a capable, polite, and good kid. As her seniors, they felt obligated to protect her.

"I understand. I will report this matter and we’ll make a decision once the higher-ups have spoken. As for Liang He, let Lan Zhuo keep an eye on things, but make sure to tell him clearly that Liang He is not an enemy. He needs to treat her amicably."

The director made the final call, and everyone agreed.

As for the emotionally obtuse Lan Zhuo, Minister Yiding would be left to explain things to him, lest he accidentally offend Liang He. If Liang He misunderstood and simply refused to cooperate with the Federation, it wouldn’t be the end of the world. But if she were swayed by the Rebel Army, it would be a disaster.

"I understand," Lan Zhuo replied over the communicator. Having been repeatedly cautioned by Minister Yiding, he promised to treat Liang He with a normal mindset, exactly as he always had, and would no longer overthink or project conspiracy theories onto her.

"Then can I approach her to discuss the pill?" Lan Zhuo still found it hard to believe that Blue Star’s Traditional Chinese Medicine could develop a drug that could mutate animals, heal them rapidly, and enhance their combat power.

"You can, but if Liang He isn’t willing to talk, you can’t force her." Minister Yiding knew Lan Zhuo’s personality reasonably well. The man was a research fanatic. Now that a new subject was presented to him, it would be a miracle if he could hold back.

"Understood."

Ending the call, Lan Zhuo immediately went to the animal dormitory to look for Liang He. However, before he could even open his mouth, he was pulled along to help clean up by Hoder, who had just returned.

"You’re just in time. Hurry up and help Silver Shuttle clean up. I’m going to help Liang He prep the ingredients. She’s making something delicious tonight, and my uncle is coming over too."

After finishing his own room, Silver Shuttle had immediately come to the animal dorm to help clean. Hoder, worried that Liang He might be short-handed, grabbed Lan Zhuo the moment he saw him.

"I..."

Lan Zhuo was about to say that he was looking for Liang He, but Hoder shoved a broom into his hands and made a beeline for the kitchen. He didn’t even have a chance to speak.

With a soft sigh, Lan Zhuo reconsidered. Liang He was busy cooking and probably didn’t have time for him anyway. Resigned to his fate, he began to clean.

In truth, there were robots specifically tasked with cleaning in the interstellar society. However, the Canglan Hunting Eagle and the others were special. Unlike humans, they relied on familiar scents developed over time to recognize and remember those around them.

Machines lacked these distinct scents. Whether it was the animals rejecting and destroying the robots as foreign objects, or criminals using the robots to harm them, both scenarios were possible. Therefore, out of safety considerations, they could only resort to the most primitive method of cleaning the dormitory.

"Huh? Why aren’t you using the robot vacuum and the floor mopper?"

Liang He came out to grab something and tilted her head curiously when she saw Lan Zhuo and Silver Shuttle had just finished sweeping and were about to mop.

"Ah? Hoder said we weren’t allowed to use robots..." Silver Shuttle held up the mop in confusion. He didn’t understand why Liang He would ask such a question. Wasn’t she the stationmaster of the Seventh Service Area?

"Oh, I meant the machines I purchased from Blue Star, not actual autonomous robots."

With the rapid advancement of modern tech, Blue Star’s technology had naturally seen significant improvements after joining the Federation, but that didn’t mean older machines were obsolete. Vintage robot vacuums were cost-effective and affordable for most families, so they still had a considerable market.

"Here, these two."

Liang He dug out two boxes from the corner, noting that both the robot vacuum and the mopping machine were still unopened. They must have been delivered to the reserve while she was at Greenfield Star. Since Lan Zhuo and the others wouldn’t dare touch her things without permission, they had just stacked them in the corner.

"The robot vacuum is very convenient for daily maintenance. It cleans automatically, and there’s no possibility of it being hacked."

For safety reasons, the robot vacuum Liang He bought had very limited, single-purpose functionality, which drastically increased its security.

"As for the mopper, it requires manual operation, but it’s still much easier than using a traditional mop."

Perhaps because interstellar technology had developed at such breakneck speeds, foundational machines were rarely manufactured anymore. This led to a situation where things were either fully robotic or completely manual, with absolutely no middle ground.

"It can do this?"

Silver Shuttle operated the mopping machine with curiosity. After following the instructions and turning on the switch, he found it surprisingly easy to use.

"Wow, it really is! It takes no effort at all. It feels like it’s guiding me."

Silver Shuttle, who had originally thought he’d have to painstakingly mop the entire animal dormitory, was practically moved to tears seeing how effective the machine was. Heaven knew that his back was aching from bending over while sweeping just moments ago. He had never done chores like this in his entire life. If he wasn’t living under someone else’s roof, and if these hadn’t been Liang He’s instructions, he really would have just thrown down the mop and quit.

"Then Silver Shuttle, you can help with the mopping. Lan Zhuo, you know a lot about machines, so could you figure out the settings for the robot vacuum?"

Seeing that Silver Shuttle was using the mopper smoothly, Liang He confidently handed the task over to him. She then asked Lan Zhuo to set up the robot vacuum’s cleaning route.