Chapter 60 Solving the Problem at Its Root
In the A-class residential area, no one knew who arranged it, but his house was right next to Su Lei's. So, although the two were no longer superiors and subordinates, they actually became neighbors in a confused manner.

"Recently, the Earth Federation determined that we were the first to use means to detonate the 'Cyclops' system located in Endymion Crater. This is an insult to the people of PLANT and a contempt for the Adjusters. Our development should have been an opportunity for all mankind."

"He Kui, how much money will you get after you are promoted to director?"

Shihe asked curiously amid the background sound of the TV.

"One hundred thousand."

It was about the same as his previous expedition, a bit less, but considering the recent situation, it didn't matter if it was less, at least he could still buy some things.

What is more annoying is that in this situation, ZAFT still provides all kinds of assistance to Oceania, which reflects on them as "poor"

If he had not been promoted to director, He Kui might not be able to eat meat a few times a month.

However, considering that their Carpentaria base is in the Oceania Union, it is impossible for them to fall out with this little brother at this time.

"Are you planning to buy materials again?"

“Well, there are more places now.”

Theirs is a two-story villa.

The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room, as well as a garage and studio, which is enough for their daily needs.

It just so happened that he also wanted to make a car, preferably one that was protected against light beams and nuclear explosions, and also had a life support system, so that it could at least maintain simple movement in outer space.

To achieve this level, one hundred thousand is definitely not enough.

However, if he made one and gave it to Shihe, he would probably gain a lot of experience points.

Anyway, the poem is his.

The materials are still too expensive recently. Although the prices of secondary materials have dropped, due to the consumption on the moon, they have to start producing more weapons, so the consumption of advanced materials is also increasing.

"That's fine, but I heard that the tax is going to increase again recently."

Shihe sighed.

Although it has not been reported much, the PLANT Supreme Council is already discussing it. Judging from the scale of this discussion, the tax increase can almost be said to be a foregone conclusion.

Artificial foods such as beef and rice are definitely luxury goods in PLANT, and their tax increases are probably the highest. There was a spike in taxes previously due to stockpiling of food, and perhaps there will be another spike after this news comes out.

"Um"

He Kui also received the news. He touched his liver at this time and realized that if the price continued to rise, he really wouldn't be able to afford anything.

However, solving PLANT's production capacity problem is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Fundamentally speaking, although there are many resources in the universe for manufacturing military equipment.

Asteroids and the like have abundant mineral resources, but the speed and manpower of mining have always been a problem.

Fully automatic mechanized mining equipment has not yet been fully developed, and space mining is currently carried out using the exoskeleton and auxiliary power armor, the predecessor of MS.

Otherwise, the Union would not have built a device like the Cyclops on the moon.

But speaking of it, if the light beam can be used for mining, it should be more efficient. Anyway, there will be no interference unless they turn on the neutron jammer in the universe.

Thinking that He Kui had temporarily said goodbye to Shihe, he went to the studio and opened the internal forum of the design bureau.

"mining."

After entering the keywords in the search bar, He Kui saw a circle of research on mining.

【On the effect of controllable miniaturized beam energy on mineral extraction】

The most recently published article at the top seems to be discussing the benefits of using He Kui's achievements in mining. It was published by the director of another design bureau specializing in mining.

It seems that many people have thought of this earlier than him.

This is not surprising.

He Kui did not consider himself to be extremely smart, he was just one of many adjusters.

“There are no very reliable ideas.”

After all, although the control of beam energy can be achieved, there are still problems such as how much control can be made without damaging the minerals themselves, how much control can be made without wasting energy, how the beam can be used, the insufficient number of MS for engineering excavation, and how to equip ordinary power suits with beams. These problems have not yet been solved.

“It seems that there is still a long way to go before efficient mining”

He Kui turned off the computer in annoyance and went outside the house.

This is a monotonous place. Covered by green corridors and bright street lights, each area is filled with houses of the same style. In the distance, the lights of the Hailan Design Bureau dimly illuminate the dark night sky that belongs to the adjusters.

“Some people are still working overtime.”

"Do you want to join too?" Just as he sighed, Su Lei's voice sounded faintly behind him.

"Not really."

"I don't know what you're busy with every day, but you keep making excuses for working overtime."

"You've met Miss Lacus before, right? How was it?"

Su Lei walked up to He Kui and spoke softly.

"Nothing happened."

He Kui said depressedly that the young lady did not talk to him alone in the end, but just looked at him with an expression of "I am very optimistic about you" and admiration.

Nor did they actively invite him to join the Klein faction.

Her favorability didn't increase at all, but she directly maxed out his parents' favorability.

Shihe was depressed for several days because of this.

“She just kind of talks to herself.”

Su Lei explained.

Why did Lux ​​say that He Kui is not actually her fan?

Obviously they look alike, if not, then why is he pretending to be her fan?

Although Lux asked her to find out.

But she couldn't do anything to test He Kui.

The experience of being rescued several times has made Su Lei acquiesce that He Kui is a good person.

At least that's how it is for her.

"I don't care."

"Oh"

"We are neighbors now."

Su Lei hesitated to speak.

"Yes, I'll bring you food from now on. If you have to work overtime, let me know."

"Who is going to say this?"

This is not why favorability can be improved.

He Kui continued while complaining in his heart.

"Then what do you want to say?"

"I wanted to tell you two to stop being so loud tonight!"

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Hearing this, He Kui swept his nose in embarrassment and continued.

"By the way, do you know any research groups on space mining?"

"I know him, but what do you want to do?"

“I want to try to solve the problem fundamentally.”

"I see. The director's regular meeting is about to start. I'll help you introduce someone next time. But it will probably be difficult to research it."

"It's okay, just give it a try."

"Row."

As she spoke, Su Lei grabbed He Kui's sleeve.

"what happened?"

"If you walk any further, you'll be out of the residential area."

"Feel sorry."

He Kui was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't notice that the two of them were almost outside.

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