The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 337: 2 Gold Bricks, Crossing Time and Space to Build Prosthetic Limbs

After exiting Xu Keming's tent, Lei Tao hurried to a deserted corner of the camp. He glanced around cautiously, making sure no one was watching. Then, he quickly activated his Bagua gyroscope. Suddenly, a strange light enveloped him, and the surrounding landscape began to distort. When the light dissipated, Lei Tao was in a modern safe house.

It was morning, and the rain was pouring down outside. The large raindrops slammed against the window, making a crackling sound. Lei Tao ignored the fatigue of the journey, not even taking the time to change out of his muddy clothes. He rushed into the rain, ran to the garage, started the SUV, and sped towards his mercenary base.

Along the way, rain blurred the car windows, and the frantic thrashing of the wipers could hardly dispel the haze. Lei Tao gripped the steering wheel tightly, figuring he could use the base's medical room to build a titanium alloy robotic arm and earn some money with the two large yellow croaker gold bars Xu Keming had given him.

Finally arriving at the base, Lei Tao jumped out of the car and strode into the base. A familiar clamor was heard, and the team members looked at him in surprise. "Boss, why are you back so suddenly?" a team member shouted. Lei Tao simply nodded and said hello, then rushed straight to the medical room.

Upon entering the medical room, Lei Tao immediately opened the medical cabin and carefully placed the precious human skin repair fluid inside. He then quickly stripped naked and lay down in the medical cabin. The hatch slowly closed, and the repair fluid began to take effect. A cool sensation enveloped him, and a slight numbing sensation spread over the gunshot wound on his arm. Lei Tao closed his eyes, and under the nourishment of the repair fluid, his tense nerves gradually relaxed, and his body quickly recovered.

A few hours later, the door to the medical cabin slowly opened, and Lei Tao emerged, refreshed. He was pleasantly surprised to find that not only had the wound on his arm completely healed, but even the internal injuries from the blast had healed. His body was full of strength, as if he had been reborn.

Meanwhile, in the base's conference room, several core team members were anxiously waiting. They knew Lei Tao had returned for something important, and from his hurried expression, they could sense the gravity of the situation. Lei Tao put on his clothes and strode towards the conference room.

Pushing open the door, the team members' eyes were fixed on him. Lei Tao strode to the conference table, resting his hands on it. He scanned the group and spoke solemnly, "Brothers, I'm back on a very important mission." He paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "We're building a titanium alloy robotic arm prosthesis for an important client. He lost an arm fighting against the invaders, and we must help him regain his fighting ability so he can continue to fight."

The team members were stunned at first, then whispered among themselves, a buzz of discussion filling the conference room. A bearded team member stood up, his face full of confusion. "Boss, we can make prosthetic limbs, but the materials are expensive..."

Lei Tao smiled mysteriously and said, "The customer gave us two large gold bricks. I calculated that after deducting the processing costs, we still made a large gold brick. This is a sure-win business."

When the team members heard this, their confusion instantly turned into excitement, and they all rubbed their hands in anticipation. The bearded team member sat back in his chair, grinning, "Since there's money to be made, we've got to work hard! Boss, just tell us how to do it, and we brothers will absolutely not hesitate!"

At this moment, Dr. Li, a medical prosthetics expert sitting in the corner, stood up and adjusted his black-framed glasses. Confidence and determination shone in his eyes. "Boss, I understand the difficulty of this mission. While we normally use these devices to modify weapons, with proper deployment and ingenious modification, they can also be used to create prosthetics."

Dr. Li walked to the whiteboard, picked up a marker, and quickly sketched the general structure of the prosthetic limb. As he did so, he explained, "Take the joints, for example. We can leverage our experience machining precision parts from modified firearms to cut and polish the titanium alloy into a shape that best suits human motion. Regarding the power system, I plan to combine my previous research on miniaturized energy supply technology to develop a dedicated solar-powered micro-high-efficiency battery to ensure the prosthetic limb's long-term stable operation."

Lei Tao nodded, his eyes full of trust. "Doctor Li, it all depends on you. You will take the lead in forming a technical task force. If you need anything, just let us know. The base will fully support you in terms of manpower and material resources."

Dr. Li nodded slightly and turned to face the crowd: "I need a few brothers who are proficient in mechanical processing and circuit design to join the team. Let's work together to make every detail of this prosthesis perfect." Immediately, several team members raised their hands in response, their eyes full of anticipation.

Another team member in charge of logistics raised his hand and said, "Boss, I'll arrange the equipment and venue. Our base warehouse still has some high-precision processing equipment we purchased previously, and I'll arrange for someone to debug it right away. I'll also contact several equipment rental companies to see if we can rent more advanced equipment to ensure processing accuracy."

Lei Tao smiled with satisfaction: "Okay, thank you for your hard work. As for the materials, we need to find a titanium alloy with high purity and strong toughness. I have contacted several old acquaintances in the black market, and they are helping to inquire. Everyone should also mobilize their own connections to find a suitable material supplier as soon as possible."

A young team member asked hesitantly, "Boss, once this prosthetic limb is finished, how do we get it to the customer? I heard you say he was fighting against the invaders. That must have been in the past, right? The time span..."

Lei Tao frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "I have my own way to deal with the transportation problem, so don't worry about it. Just focus on building the prosthesis and ensuring its quality and performance. This mission is of great significance."

The team members nodded in agreement, their eyes brimming with fighting spirit. After the meeting, everyone quickly sprang into action. Dr. Li led the technical team into the lab, where they re-calibrated and modified the precision equipment used for weapon processing and began fine-tuning the titanium alloy. From cutting to polishing to assembly, every step was meticulous and rigorous. When faced with a challenge, they gathered together for lively discussions and constantly tried new approaches.

After three days of near-constant, sleepless work, a gleaming titanium alloy robotic arm emerged from the lab. The prosthesis boasts smooth lines, tight and flexible joints, and a micro, high-efficiency battery hidden within the arm's core, with cleverly designed wiring.

Dr. Li carefully picked up the finished product, his eyes filled with pride and satisfaction. "Boss, the titanium alloy robotic arm is ready. We've repeatedly tested every detail, and the power endurance, joint flexibility, and human body adaptation simulation have all met our expectations, even exceeding our initial expectations."

Lei Tao excitedly accepted the prosthetic limb and examined it carefully, feeling a surge of joy and accomplishment. "Well done, brothers! This isn't just a prosthetic limb; it's the beginning of a new business for us. With the technology and experience we've gained, we might be able to carve out a new world in prosthetic manufacturing, helping more people in need while generating more revenue for the base."

Lei Tao gently placed the prosthetic leg in a delicate suitcase and carefully placed it in the car. He then retrieved another suitcase he had prepared in advance and strode briskly into the conference room. He slowly opened the suitcase, revealing two large, bright yellow gold bricks that instantly appeared before everyone, causing a burst of exclamations in the conference room.

Lei Tao clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention and said, "This is the gold brick given by the customer. Let the finance department take it. Part of it will be used to settle the expenses of this mission and reward everyone who has worked hard during this period. The rest will be deposited into the base account as the start-up capital for our new business expansion. Everyone's hard work during this period is worth it! From now on, the job of safely delivering this prosthesis to the customer will be handed over to me. Take care, everyone."

He slowly scanned each team member, his eyes filled with gratitude and reluctance. Team members gathered around him, patted his shoulders, and urged him to be careful along the way. The bearded team member tightly grasped Lei Tao's hand, his voice choking slightly, "Boss, be careful, we'll be waiting for you to come back, hoping you'll return with good news!"

Lei Tao nodded vigorously, took a deep breath, turned, and strode out of the meeting room. Outside the base, the rain had stopped at some point, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth. He climbed into the SUV, started the engine, and the tires splashed a little as he slowly drove out of the base. Through the car window, he watched the team members busy at work, his heart filled with warmth.

Along the way, sunlight cast patches of golden light on the road. However, Lei Tao's thoughts had already drifted far away. He wondered if anything else had happened in the camp during his absence, and his heart was filled with worry.

After arriving at the safe house, Lei Tao walked into the house carrying the suitcase containing the prosthetic limb. He then activated the system again and traveled back to the vicinity of the militia camp.