Hulkkin was waiting in the appointed cafe. He was wearing a large windbreaker and looked a bit bloated. The brim of his top hat was pushed down so low that only his chin could be seen.

The cup of coffee in front of him had cooled down, but he had no intention of tasting it.

A short but very important private party was held yesterday at the Hot Spring Manor. According to the limited information obtained, Luke was entrusted with the important task of responsible for the subsequent development of the Titan-1.

Moreover, according to other intelligence channels in the ice cave, it is known that the "Titan Project" is just the beginning. As long as Luke's steam laboratory produces results, there will be many high-end research and development waiting for Luke to participate.

All the consortiums in Yate County United are keeping a close eye on Luke, and even before various attempts to win over him have been carried out, competition has already begun to increase.

Luke, who has mastered the two-phase steam engine of water molecules, is now a dark horse in the winter capital, and his future is truly unlimited.

Hulkkin found that as a veteran agent, he should have seen a lot of storms, but this time he received an appointment from Luke, so why could he not help but feel a little nervous?

This is an opportunity. Whether you can get rid of your identity as an ice cave in the future and truly enter the upper class circle depends on this interview.

Luke and Darikova walked into the cafe together, and then found that there was no customer in the cafe except Hulkkin.

Dalikova whispered: "Helkokin must have booked the entire cafe. What do you want to eat? I'll order for you."

"A cup of coffee, two bagels, a sausage, and an omelette. Order whatever you want, and I'll pay for it." Luke asked Dalikova to order, and then walked to Helkin and sat down:

"Commander, why should an ordinary meeting be made so mysterious?"

Hulkkin said: "If word spreads about your private meeting with the people in the Ice Cave, it will cause great damage to your reputation. The big shots need us, but they all hate us.

Sometimes I really envy my colleagues in the Golden Shield Empire."

Luke smiled and said, "Such words should not come out of your mouth."

"I know that Mr. Luke is an upright person and will not spread my complaints to others. Dalikova has already told me the purpose of your appointment with me. Do you need the protection of the ice cave?"

Getting to the point, Luke said: "Yesterday's party was beyond my expectations. You should know about the 'Titan Project'."

Hulkkin looked at Darikova who was ordering food, and replied to Luke in a low voice: "The "Titan Project" is the key protection target of the ice cave. There is a team of ice cave agents working around the clock 24 hours a day."

With security in the dark and Major Ayrault's escort, you can rest assured about safety.

For your private security…

In addition to the security team that serves you on the surface, Harut Heavy Industry also has a more powerful force in the dark, guarding you all the time. If our ice cave sends people to protect you again, Mr. Elvis will be upset.

happy."

Hulkkin's words are consistent with Luke's own perception. Since accepting the exclusive interview with "Steam Weekly", there have been many more followers around him. And their positions are not like surveillance, but protection.

It is now confirmed that these people belong to Harut Heavy Industries.

"If I hadn't heard you tell me, I wouldn't have discovered them."

Hulkkin said with a smile: "You are an immeasurable asset to Harut Heavy Industries. How could Mr. Elvis entrust your safety to a team of ordinary security guards?

Even our meeting is under their surveillance. If I make any hostile move towards you, they will stop me immediately."

"It looks very powerful." Luke turned to look outside, as if looking for someone to protect him secretly: "But being watched like this makes me very uncomfortable, as if I am a criminal suspect."

"This is the helplessness of becoming famous, and as your status and reputation increase, your protection will only become tighter.

unless……"

Luke asked, "Unless what?"

"Unless you can prove to Mr. Elvis that you will always belong to Harut Heavy Industries, you will not

Poached by any other consortium."

"This seems difficult to prove."

"Very good proof." Hulkkin said to Luke mysteriously: "Mr. Elvis has a daughter. As long as you marry his daughter, you will be the owner of Harut Heavy Industry. Not only will you get

With a large amount of shares in Harut Heavy Industries, whatever you want to do in the future will go very smoothly."

Luke looked at Dalikova who was still ordering food, and said to Helkin: "I have never met Mr. Elvis's daughter, how can I marry her casually?"

Hulkkin advised: "Marriages in big families serve the interests of the family. Mr. Elvis must be very willing to marry his daughter to you.

Of course, you don't need to be bound by marriage... As long as you don't go too far, Mr. Elvis will not interfere too much in your private life."

In Hulkkin's view, all the conditions for Luke's meteoric rise have been met. He is talented, has Molson's favor, and is responsible for the development of important national projects. The only thing missing now is the full support of a large consortium.

As long as Luke enters the Elvis family, the smoke and dust will be enough to take him away.

For Luke, this meeting with Hulkkin was surprisingly smooth. He didn't need to guide himself. This guy was already on the path he wanted him to take.

I have to lament how much Hulkkin dislikes his identity in the ice cave and how obsessed he is with climbing up.

"This is a good suggestion! But, is it too abrupt to suddenly propose marriage to Mr. Elvis?"

Seeing that Luke was willing to marry a girl from the Elvis family, Hulkkin was even happier than getting married himself: "Of course, proposing marriage suddenly is too abrupt, and it will leave a stain on the outside world that you are clinging to the financial group.

Leave this matter to me, I will talk to Mr. Elvis secretly. First arrange a banquet for you and Miss Angelia to meet, and then a vigorous love affair will unfold.

When you develop the two-phase steam engine of water molecules and propose marriage to Mr. Elvis, no one will dare to talk nonsense anymore."

Luke pretended to think for a while and replied to Hulkkin: "Okay, you make the arrangements.

Thank you for being invited this time."

Hulkkin heard that Luke was preparing to end these meetings, and he immediately stated his intention of coming this time: "Mr. Luke, I have some personal matters that I would like to ask your help for."

Luke said: "You are the director of the ice cave. If you find it difficult, I'm afraid I won't be able to provide you with much help."

"No, no, no, only you can help me with this matter." Helkin looked at Dalikova again, but she was very sensible and did not come over, giving the two people space to talk secretly. Then Helkin looked like a

Like a devout apprentice, he said to Luke: "Mr. Luke, you know that I have a very strong interest in steam technology. I will buy every issue of "Steam Weekly" and read it carefully, and I also bought a lot of steam books for self-study.

,but……

Not afraid of your jokes, I secretly took the steam engineer qualification exam many times, but each time I came up just a little bit short.

I have thought over and over that my repeated failures are due to the lack of guidance from famous teachers. You are a fourth-level member of the Institute of Steam Engineers, have published many high-quality papers in "Steam Weekly", and have been interviewed by Molson's editor-in-chief.

If...if you are willing to accept me as an apprentice and teach me how to learn steam technology, I will definitely be able to pass the exam as a steam engineer next time."

As an "actuary", Hulkkin made his calculations very precise.

The normal way to take the steam engineer exam requires real talent and practical study. Hulkkin knew that his talent in this area was indeed very average, and he would definitely not be able to pass the normal exam. But having a well-known steam engineer as a tutor made a big difference. Just like Luke

With regard to my current status within the Society of Steam Engineers, if I just guess the questions and be accommodating in the final defense session, wouldn’t I be able to successfully obtain the certificate?

Moreover, Luke agreed to marry into the Elvis family, and he would be his first apprentice. With this relationship, he would definitely help him no matter what position he rose to.

As long as Luke nods, the future can be said to be bright.

Although Luke guessed Hulkkin’s Xiao Jiujiu, he still expressed

With a look of surprise on his face, he said, "I think your interest in steam technology is just a hobby, sir. I didn't expect that you also took the steam engineer qualification examination."

That kind of difficulty cannot be passed casually by self-study.”

"Yes! For example, I have never been able to figure out the value of steam flow in parallel dense pipelines; and the changes in the air pressure vortex formula."

Luke said: "This is indeed an error-prone point, not only does it need to consider complex factors, but it also requires a lot of calculations.

Since you like steam science so much, I can teach you. But to accept you as an apprentice... I need to test your talent in steam science. Let's pass the exam as a steam engineer first and then we can talk."

Hulkkin knew that he wanted to become Master Luke's apprentice, and this request was a bit excessive. But fortunately, Master Luke did not refuse completely, and there would still be opportunities in the future.

First get a steam engineer qualification certificate.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Luke!" Hulkkin stood up and saluted Luke.

Luke said: "The teaching location is in my steam laboratory. The Titan I is a very good teaching tool. If you can learn 15% of it, it will be enough to get the steam engineer qualification certificate."

This was definitely another surprise for Hulkkin.

Under the guidance of Master Luke, I practiced with the Titan Type 1 and took the steam engineer exam... I can pass it with my eyes closed.

"Thank you again. I won't disturb you and Miss Dalikova's breakfast." Hulkkin saluted Luke again and whispered: "Please don't worry, Dalikova is in the ice cave."

All files have been destroyed. She is a free person and has nothing to do with the ice cave."

Having achieved his goal, Hulkkin left very wisely.

Dalikova carried the dinner plate and walked to sit opposite Luke: "Looking at Hulkkin's appearance, you must not be talking about protection."

Luke picked up the knife and fork and cut the omelette to eat: "Helkerkin asked me to marry Mr. Elvis's daughter. Her name seems to be Angelia. Do you know her?"

When she heard that Luke was going to marry a girl from the Elvis family, Dalikova was in a daze for a while, but she quickly adjusted her emotions: "Yes... only a girl from a financial family is worthy of you.

As for Angelia, her reputation is not very good, she has a bad temper and a chaotic private life, but she is a good person.

If you need her family background, this will be a marriage that many people will be satisfied with.

Did you agree?"

"I agreed." Luke said casually while eating his breakfast.

Dalikova looked very unhappy and said: "This...is not like the you I know."

"What can I do?" Luke pointed outside: "You must know that someone from Harut Heavy Industries is following me around the clock to prevent me from investing in other consortiums. If I don't have the protection of Editor-in-Chief Molson, they may go even further.

.”

Dalikova did not refute, that was the fact.
To be continued...