Chapter 194: Brewing Storm X (2/2)

”I see!” Ye Chong nodded, understanding him.

”Hehe, let’s check out what’s in this place!” Shang was back to his old carefree self, and Ye Chong could not help but smile at Shang’s enthusiasm.

The larvae silently left the man in black. Shang was now more interested in the place than the man himself.

”This is probably a top secret data center in the virtual world, most likely the database center for some organization. From the set up outside, those obstacles were designed not only to prevent outsiders from entering, but also to stop any internal signals from leaking out. If that guy had not found the crack in the river, the probability of someone discovering this place was close to nil. Usually, a place like this would have classified information!” Shang’s calmness made Ye Chong feel as though it was Mu he was talking to.

Ye Chong suddenly thought of something. ”Then why do they want to use the virtual world?”

Shang explained, ”Well, if the head of the organisation does not want to reveal his true identity to his employees, but must personally direct the inner workings, this would be an excellent option.”

The holographic feed changed again. Shang had already hacked their system, and right now, it was like an undefended city. Soon, he acquired the highest access rights to the place.

”I see!” Shang muttered to himself.

”What is it?” Ye Chong asked keenly, trying to keep up with situation.

”They’re secretly building warships!” Shang explained casually.

”Oh, warships, no wonder they’re so secretive,” Ye Chong replied with similar lightness. For the average person, this was definitely news of earth-shattering importance. To both of them, however, with their experience in dealing with a warship themselves, the news was not much of a surprise.

”Officially, they’re a massive group that produce mechs, the Prometheus Group, which also produces the Matte mech series. Ye, you must be familiar with this series. The main purpose of this place is as an information center, and the people here are mainly responsible for its security. Tsk tsk, the warship plans are deplorable, compared to the MPA’s Twin Moon Corvette, theirs suck. Er, there are also some classified documents here. Sigh, as expected, I say, the manager here is too reckless, murdering the person that was the backbone of their organization, it’s no wonder their technical expertise is so inadequate right now. Poor man, that Gao Shichang, to be set up and murdered like that!” Shang shook his head.

”Gao Shichang?” Ye Chong jerked like he was struck by lightning, and felt blood rushing to his head. ”What did you say? Shang, say that again!” Ye Chong hoarse and low voice was overwhelmed with emotions.

Shang was obviously shocked. ”Ye, what’s with you? Do you feel uncomfortable somewhere? Is it another episode?”

”Shang, say that again!” Ye Chong growled lowly like a beast cornering his prey.

Shang could not understand, and could only do as he was told. ”They’re cover is Prometheus …”

”Not that, what you said later!” Ye Chong cut Shang off rudely.

”The one about Gao Shichang being set up?” Shang asked Ye Chong, perplexed.

”Gao Shichang … Gao Shichang … Gao Shichang …” Ye Chong muttered quietly to himself, his eyes glowing with reminiscence as bits and pieces of his life on the trash planet became clearer and clearer in his mind, the clearest of which was the thin, gentle figure who liked to see him smile.

”You know Gao Shichang?” Shang asked, surprised.

”Gao Shichang … Gao Shichang …” Ye Chong muttered, ”Papa is called Gao Shichang …”

”Ah!” It was Shang’s turn to gasp in surprise. When he and Mu got to know Ye Chong, he was already living by himself. They only knew that Ye Chong had a father, but did not know that his name was Gao Shichang.

”Papa was set up and murdered! Papa was set up and murdered!”

That phrase repeated itself over and over in Ye Chong’s mind. His usually rock solid heart was now throbbing with pain.

”Ah, Ye, get out right now, someone’s coming!” Shang urged.

Ye Chong was lost in his thoughts, and did not seem to hear the mech.

Shang panicked. ”Ye, get out of there now! Or you’ll be found out!” Seeing Ye Chong still in a trance, Shang slowed down and said, ”Ye, don’t think too much about it, didn’t Papa and you lived together for years? His death was something you witnessed, maybe it’s just a coincidence!”

Shang’s words brought Ye Chong out of his trance. Indeed, he had lived with Papa for years and years, and had buried the man himself. Perhaps it was just a case of two people sharing the same name.

Shang hastened him. ”Ye, get out right now, if you’re discovered, all our efforts will be wasted. I will find out everything about your Papa, so don’t worry, Mu will also help out. Besides, even if you want revenge for your Papa, let’s first deal with the current situation!”

Ye Chong had already mostly recovered from his initial shock. As he calmed down and began to think, he found himself agreeing with Shang. Whatever the truth was, he should first deal with the current ordeal.

Once he decided, Ye Chong hesitated no further. He pushed himself up and out of his seat, and bounced off his seat like a monkey. At the same time, the pilot’s cabin door opened up, Mu and Shang cooperating with him seamlessly. The ceiling grew nearer and nearer and, just as he was about to hit the ceiling, Ye Chong gave a gentle push with his hands against the ceiling. His arms bent at the elbows like springs, and straightened again!

Ye Chong rode with the momentum and landed at an even higher speed. He withdrew Shang even before his feet touched the ground. Just as he landed, Ye Chong contracted his abdominal muscles and bent down, landing on all fours like a cat, and just as silently.

Ye Chong stood up just when the door to his room opened.