Chapter 268: A Strange Reward

Upon hearing Lin Fan’s words, the three were stunned.

Really? Lin Fan’s playing such a big game?

Feng Ruolan said, "Little Fan, is this for real?"

She was a bit incredulous.

Fan Xiaoxue chuckled and said, "How can there be such a coincidence in this world? Robinson asks about it, and Little Fan just happens to have this plan. Little Fan must be joking with Robinson."

Robinson sneered, "Mr. Lin, there’s no need to lie or joke for self-respect. We’re talking about building rockets, even spacecraft, which is not something just anyone can do."

Robinson simply didn’t believe Lin Fan was serious.

Lin Fan chuckled, "I’m not joking, I’m serious. Of course, if you don’t believe me, no worries. Once my space venture department is set up, you can be invited to visit."

Lin Fan is serious!

Robinson was a bit surprised, "Mr. Lin, are you really planning to set up a space venture department to develop rockets? Do you know how rockets are built?"

Lin Fan said, "I don’t know, but I have money, I can hire people to build them."

If you have money, you can really do anything.

Robinson couldn’t help but laugh, "It seems Mr. Lin knows nothing about building rockets. My boss builds rockets, and besides money, he’s gathered the world’s top experts. Mr. Lin certainly has no shortage of money, but I doubt Mr. Lin can find top talent."

Lin Fan casually said, "Why do you say that, Mr. Robinson?"

Robinson proudly said, "Because the world’s top rocket experts are all in my country and have been recruited by my boss. Even if Mr. Lin wants to poach them, the possibility is nearly zero. Besides, even if Mr. Lin poaches them and relies on them to build rockets, it would prove my country’s technological prowess. So from any angle, challenging Mr. Maslow is a losing battle for Mr. Lin."

Lin Fan was silent.

Robinson thought he had rendered Lin Fan speechless and laughed, "I advise Mr. Lin to think again, a space venture department isn’t child’s play, Mr. Lin shouldn’t waste his money. Come, Mr. Lin, have a glass of red wine and calm down."

His words were full of mockery; Lin Fan was biting off more than he could chew.

Lin Fan smiled, "Mr. Robinson is very considerate of me, I’m touched, but it’s a pity Mr. Robinson’s words aren’t correct."

Robinson felt a bit annoyed that Lin Fan dared to retort.

"Which part is wrong?" Robinson said.

Lin Fan said, "Firstly, you said the top rocket experts are in your country. That’s not right; I believe Huaxia’s aerospace talent isn’t inferior to yours."

Robinson sneered, "What else?"

Lin Fan said, "Also, I don’t plan to use your country’s people, so you don’t have to worry about me poaching them or relying on your technology. Just hope that, when the time comes, your talent won’t be begging to join my company."

Robinson was taken aback and laughed heartily, "Mr. Lin, judging by your words, I can guarantee that you absolutely cannot build rockets!"

Lin Fan said, "And if I do, how about you kneel and call me grandpa then?"

Robinson didn’t expect Lin Fan to set such a wager and sneered, "What if you fail?"

Lin Fan said, "If I fail, I’ll call you grandpa."

Robinson laughed, "Fine, it’s a deal. Seems like I’ve got myself a grandson. Oh, and if you fail, you’ll have to apologize to Mr. Maslow for your audacity!"

Fan Xiaoxue chuckled, "Dear, if Little Fan accidentally succeeds, am I not at a loss, having to become Little Fan’s granddaughter-in-law?"

Robinson laughed, "Don’t worry, it’s impossible!"

Saying this, Robinson raised his glass and took a sip of red wine.

Lin Fan also raised his glass, "Grandson, grandpa toasts you in advance."

Lin Fan downed it in one gulp.

Pfft!

Robinson, suddenly called grandson, almost choked on his wine in embarrassment.

"Mr. Lin, don’t get cocky too early; there’s still a chance you’ll be calling me grandpa someday. I’ll be waiting! Sorry, I just remembered that I have some things to take care of, I’ll be leaving now. This meal is on me, Xiaoxue, come with me," Robinson said, annoyed.

Robinson left with Fan Xiaoxue, and this dinner ended unpleasantly.

It was all thanks to Fan Xiaoxue, the instigator, who stirred up the conflict between Robinson and Lin Fan.

Feng Ruolan was also helpless about the scene.

"Little Fan, you played too big this time," Feng Ruolan said with a wry smile.

Lin Fan wants to build rockets?

He’s aiming for the skies!

Feng Ruolan felt it a bit unrealistic, mainly because she didn’t want Lin Fan to lose to Robinson.

Lin Fan smiled, "Sister, do you believe in me?"

Feng Ruolan nodded, "I believe."

Lin Fan said, "Then that’s enough, I won’t let you down."

Feng Ruolan sighed, "Alright, since you chose to do this, I will unconditionally support you. Whatever you need from me, just say the word."

Lin Fan said, "Got it."

Despite saying this, Lin Fan felt uncertain inside!

The system suddenly gave him this task, but Lin Fan had no experience in completing such tasks.

A task attribute table appeared in his mind.

A new task was added.

"Task Name: Establish a Space Venture Department and develop rockets.

Task Level: Important

Task Progress: 0/100"

Apart from that, there were no other instructions.

Building rockets, easier said than done, Lin Fan bitterly smiled, though he made a wager with Robinson, he wasn’t confident about winning.

The dinner ended just like that.

Lin Fan drove back to Feng Ruolan’s villa with her and stayed another night.

An uneventful night.

The next morning.

Lin Fan got up, feeling a bit thirsty, planning to go to the kitchen to pour some water.

At this moment.

"Ding!"

"System reminder, today’s sign-in can begin. Sign-in immediately grants a super skill; would you like to sign in?"

Lin Fan felt a bit puzzled, super skill?

"Sign in!" Lin Fan said in his mind.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations to the host, sign-in successful, awarded top-level handcrafted skill!"

Lin Fan was a bit puzzled, what is this?

Top-level handcrafted skill?

Quite a strange reward.

What’s this supposed to be used for? What’s the system’s intention in rewarding this? Or is it just a random reward and happened to be this?

Lin Fan bitterly smiled, what do I need this skill for?

Feng Ruolan then walked out in her pajamas, she had also gotten up.

"Morning." Feng Ruolan greeted Lin Fan.

Lin Fan instinctively said, "Morning."

Feng Ruolan looked around and said, "Aunt Cui hasn’t returned yet. I really want her handcrafted orange juice, it’s so delicious. Too bad she’s been busy with family matters the past couple of days. Oh well, I’ll just order takeout."

Feng Ruolan picked up her phone, planning to order takeout.

Suddenly, Lin Fan felt a surge of data flow in his mind.

"Sister, no need to order takeout, it’s just juice, I’ll make it for you," Lin Fan said with a slight smile.

Feng Ruolan exclaimed, "You can make juice? How come I never heard you say this before?"

Lin Fan said, "I just learned, sister, please wait a moment."

Lin Fan went into the kitchen and started working. The top-level handcrafted skill activated, and his movements were swift, almost magically skilled.

It’s a pity Feng Ruolan didn’t see this, as she sat on the sofa waiting, without much expectation. Upon hearing Lin Fan say he just learned it, she held no expectations.

Soon, Lin Fan held a glass of fresh orange juice in front of Feng Ruolan, smiled, and said, "Sister, want to try?"

Feng Ruolan casually said, took the glass of orange juice, and took a random sip.

At once, Feng Ruolan was stunned.