Sky-cracking Rider

Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu, utterly unaware of everything, was continuing to Advance in Rank within its shuttlecock, now without even the energy to chirp.

It had no idea that Chen Fei's dad had taken on so much work for it.

Even advancing to Third Rank, it was still just a kid!

Sky Dragonfish Old Yu might seem to be slacking off at work daily, either slacking or pretending to work, but he was a kind-hearted Magical Beast Director who took the initiative to register Xiao Jiu, putting it under The Chen Family's little household register.

This meant that the tiny Pure Light Sparrow also had its own registration and Social Security number in human society, allowing it to enjoy rights and responsibilities like employment, voting, medical care, and military service.

After all, the Pure Light Sparrow was a harmless bird-type Magical Beast with special skills, which made it easy to obtain a Social Security number in the human world.

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After spending two more days at home, Chen Fei's vacation finally ended.

With his little sister's college entrance exam approaching, even down to less than sixty days, their mom Yu Xiaoyi wouldn't allow her to be distracted, so only Elder Brother Chen Shi could drive Chen Fei and Xiao Jiu to the airport.

The debt was still not fully paid, and they had incurred another favor; life had to go on, as did work.

Another long eleven-hour flight.

After sleeping a bit, Chen Fei arrived at the destination, just claimed his luggage and the spherical bird's nest, and was about to head to the specific parking apron to retrieve his "Big Mouth Monster" Turboprop Aircraft stored at the airport, when he spotted a familiar figure.

Next to Teacher Shen Fei stood a young man with a bulky, brawny man, talking animatedly.

"Fei Fei, my private plane has already arrived, so why bother squeezing into a train?"

Fei Fei?

Damn it! Chen Fei suddenly felt a wave of goosebumps.

You're daydreaming!

"Teacher Shen!"

From afar, Chen Fei called out and then, carrying a bulging backpack, holding the spherical bird nest in one hand and a large suitcase in the other, he jogged over.

"Chen Fei? What a coincidence!"

On hearing his voice, Teacher Shen Fei was initially startled and looked in his direction. Instantly, her initially impatient face lit up with a surprised and happy smile.

The young man entwining her glanced to his side, and the bulky brawny man, resembling a small mountain, stepped forward a few paces to block Chen Fei.

"Please step aside!"

Chen Fei simply pushed the man, causing him to stagger.

Now possessing strength beyond ordinary people, a slight force from his hand could push aside even a bull, let alone a bulky man weighing just over two hundred pounds.

The brawny man was somewhat caught off guard, never expecting the young man's strength to be so great that even he couldn't resist, being forced back several steps with an incredulous expression on his face.

The young man entangling Shen Fei turned his head to see this scene, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Cluny, stop him!"

"Sorry, Steven!"

The bulky brawny man took a deep breath, closed the distance in few strides, and once again blocked Chen Fei, who was dragging his suitcase and bird nest, just as he reached near Teacher Shen Fei.

Chen Fei finally stopped, facing the brawny man who looked like a wall blocking his way, making him feel suffocated. He said earnestly, "Do you want to get beat up?"

This bodyguard had a Chekhov Big Bear-like deja vu—same big build, same tendency to seek trouble.

Chen Fei was already holding back a head full of inexplicable, wild shouting.

"Hit him, hit him, break his legs, twist his neck..."

Ever since his brain acquired the Dog System, he couldn't control his temper, too violent.

"This way is not open!"

The brawny bodyguard snorted through his nose, looking down at Chen Fei, who was a head shorter than him.

The other man was just strong, and if it came to a fight, it wasn't clear who would be knocked down first!

"Alright then!"

Chen Fei sighed, setting his suitcase and bird nest aside.

He clenched his fist and gestured.

The next second, a direct punch to the stomach!

A competent bodyguard is defensive; those who attack first are not bodyguards, but attackers.

The opponent thought Chen Fei wouldn't dare to strike easily, and as they say, the problem isn't misunderstanding but "assuming"!

He guessed right, indeed it wasn't clear who would fall first, but it turned out to be himself, although he hadn't quite fallen yet, but was close to it.

Calmy picking up the bird nest and suitcase, Chen Fei bypassed the doubled-over, gasping bodyguard, approaching Teacher Shen and the young man, shrugged his shoulders as if nothing had happened, and casually asked, "What are you guys talking about?"

The opponent's bodyguard was competent and played by the rules, so it was only limited to one strike.

It must be said, the guy entangling Shen Fei had found himself a good bodyguard.

"Who are you?"

The young Caucasian man in front of Teacher Shen Fei sized up Chen Fei.

"I'm Chen Fei. What should I call you, friend?"

Chen Fei was also sizing up the other person.

Quite handsome, clearly with the air of someone from a wealthy family; even when acting like a rogue, he still maintained a subtle sense of superiority, as if he was bestowing charity.

"Who's your friend? My name's Steven Lockheed, ever heard of Lockheed?"

The young man raised his chin proudly, immediately dismissing Chen Fei given his attire.

"Huh? Never heard of it, what does it do?"

Chen Fei thought for a moment, then shook his head seriously.

What kind of riddle is this without any clues?

"Ever heard of Lockheed Martin Corporation before?"

Steven Lockheed's eyes flashed with a trace of indignation.

Chen Fei still looked puzzled and tentatively asked, "Never heard of it, is it still around now?"

Teacher Shen Fei covered her mouth, unable to discern whether Chen Fei genuinely didn't know or was pretending not to.

But one thing was certain, Steven Lockheed, who was pestering her, was bound to be disappointed.

The company is gone, so why even mention Lockheed Martin?

Fast forward five hundred years, who wasn't a world leader, right?

"You..."

The young Caucasian man barely opened his mouth, too angry to speak.

Lockheed Martin Corporation, officially Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMT) was, of course, gone!

Thirty years to rise, thirty years to fall.

Thirty years east of the Pacific, thirty years west of the Pacific.

Thirty years was enough time for a lot to happen, and for the American Federation, it was thirty years of intensification and sanctions. Many century-old factories could no longer withstand internal and external troubles and gradually disappeared from the historical stage, with only a lucky few remaining.

The former aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corporation was acquired by Boeing Company, and along with Northrop Grumman Corporation, it became a part of Boeing Aerospace.

Steven Lockheed's pretty face alternated between pale and red, his expression twisted as he pointed at Chen Fei and said through gritted teeth, "Kid, you're in big trouble now, big trouble!"

The bodyguard, regaining his strength, returned behind him without any excess movement, his face slightly red, as he failed to prevent Chen Fei's approach.

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"Chen Fei, ignore him! He can't threaten anyone."

Shen Fei hugged Chen Fei's arm, pulling him away.

There was no need to waste time and saliva on irrelevant people.

Boeing Aerospace indeed had more comprehensive strength than Northern Weapons Industry Group, but... a mere shareholder's son didn't have the authority to make Boeing Aerospace stick up for him.

Boeing Aerospace had too many shareholders; if they were to help out with everything seeking justice, wouldn't they be overwhelmed?

"Kid, you're not worthy of Shen Fei. I have a private plane, earned by myself. What do you have?"

Steven Lockheed shook his fist at Chen Fei's retreating figure, yelling frantically.

"I can shoot down your private plane from the sky."

Chen Fei didn't even turn his head, he had always been an honest kid.

"Uttering such absurd truths, puhahaha..."

Teacher Shen Fei couldn't hold it in any longer and let out a pleasant burst of laughter.

"Damn jerk!"

The young Caucasian man furiously stamped his foot.

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Being dragged away by Teacher Shen, Chen Fei casually asked, "Who is this guy?"

If he was a hoodlum, he would have called the police straight away.

"Someone I met at another matchmaking event, who even followed me here."

Shen Fei hadn't expected that young lad with the last name Lockheed to be so shameless.

Chasing girls isn't just about being bold, meticulous, and thick-skinned!

Chen Fei chuckled, "It seems Teacher Shen is really popular!"

His arm was being hugged by Teacher Shen Fei, and who the real winner was seemed quite obvious; no need to get mad at a loser.

"I'm not that desperate to get married yet!"

Shen Fei snorted, her words carrying a double meaning.

One meaning was for Chen Fei right in front of her, and the other was for an old man far away.

What's the actual deal with these constant matchmaking events?

Are they really going for a clearance sale plus free delivery?

Finishing her words, she noticed the direction she and Chen Fei were heading was not quite right, but rather towards the airport's special access pathways.

"Hey, Chen Fei, where are you going?"

"Looking for my plane, of course, not a private one."

Selling Chen Fei still wouldn't afford that "Big Mouth Monster" parked on the dedicated apron of the public airport, unless Xiao Jiu was added.

"That guy isn't even here, and you're still joking?"

Teacher Shen Fei finally let go of his hand, laughing and slapping Chen Fei lightly.

"No joke! Let's go, Teacher Shen, where's your luggage?"

Chen Fei paused, looking at Teacher Shen Fei in light attire, carrying at most a small crossbody bag, without even a suitcase.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Guess!"

This time, it was Teacher Shen's turn to joke with Chen Fei.

"Can't guess!"

Chen Fei's imagination had long been limited by poverty.

Shen Fei pulled out a pendant from her bag, a delicately crafted Mobius ring.

"A coming-of-age gift from my father! A space system alchemy storage device."

Chen Fei's lips twitched, struggling to say, "Opulent!"

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