Chapter 1

Since the beginning of humanity's conscious manipulation and hype of various natural treasures, the pursuit of "nature" and the disdain for "artifice" have been inscribed into the very fabric of civilization

However, the sun rose from the east, and Teacher Robin, with a face that looked as if it had been struck by lightning, surprisingly did not get angry. Instead, he exceeded expectations and managed to squeeze out a kind smile. In a tone suitable for speaking to kindergarten children, he gently asked, "Alright, alright... um, is it little Luoluo? You've grown so much in the blink of an eye that I hardly recognize you. Where is your mother? Didn't she come along?"

Teacher Robin found himself staring blankly at the creature before him—let's just call it a "young lady" for the time being. After a long moment of tongue-tied silence and searching his mind for words, he realized he had nothing to say.

He is the most renowned image design expert in the world, specializing in serving political leaders from various countries

This truly feels like anticipating a pocket-sized electric baton, only to be met with the rhythm of a plasma cannon.

"Wait a moment, boss, why is he walking towards us?" Xiao Zhu asked in horror, "And he even nodded at you?"

This person's identification card is written as follows

According to the feedback from the people who have been here, they truly only found two aspects that meet the so-called "five-star standard": the large golden tiles affixed to the wall and the exorbitant prices listed on the menu

Of course, almost everyone who comes here and spends a fortune to enhance their own image inevitably leaves with a sour expression and utters this line: "How come they haven't gone out of business yet?"

Teacher Robin, waiting for someone, once again turned his gaze towards the entrance of the "Gold Standard" restaurant, watching helplessly as a female customer in high heels tripped over the threshold. The serving robot stood by, at a loss, swaying its large metal head back and forth—indeed, to prevent these foolish service robots from getting lost, the restaurant had actually set up a threshold thirty centimeters thick at the entrance

"You, from the Space Warfare Department," Teacher Robin sincerely looked at the elite from the "Future General Training Base," and word by word, he asked, "Would you like to come to my image design company for an 'internship' for six weeks?"

Robin covered his face with both hands and, after a while, finally uttered, "Not bad, it is her style."

Xiao Zhu, with a troubled expression, closed the disruptive dialog box

And Teacher Robin is an expert in "natural embellishment"

His assistant, Xiao Zhu, looked around in confusion, glancing at this and then that. Based on three years of experience in observing and interpreting his boss's moods, Xiao Zhu concluded that his boss might have reached the end of his tether and was preparing to ascend to immortality

Teacher Robin adjusted his flamboyant bow tie with force and shot a fierce glare at his assistant, Xiao Zhu

Xiao Zhu, fulfilling her role as an assistant, cautiously asked: "What does Fu Luo like to eat?"

Does she not even have money to buy a watch for the child? ... Teacher Robin looked at her, gnashing his teeth, and involuntarily a melody began to play in his mind: The delivery guy, you are mighty and strong, the little flying donkey races like a rocket ...

In the year 2413, following a technological explosion, the average lifespan of humanity has approached two hundred years. A "twenty-three-year-old girl" is undoubtedly in the most delicate phase of youth, evoking associations with a series of beautiful images such as "youth in full bloom" and "the prime of life," akin to a flower that is about to bloom, still adorned with dew.

The person stood at attention, speaking as if reporting: "She rushed over from her workplace. Five minutes ago, the coordinates of her aircraft indicated that it was stuck in the air above the Second Ring Road. Based on today's traffic model, she is likely to need another twenty-five minutes to arrive."

When the handsome man who could go anytime to shoot a magazine cover and the young man in front of him, who has some gender issues, sit facing each other, the visual impact is unparalleled

This time, Fu Luo fell silent for two seconds and candidly replied: "It is not an internship; our internships are all arranged by the school. I just graduated from school this year and am preparing to serve officially. During this period, there is a six-week vacation... it is all my mother's insistence"

"Brave warrior," Teacher Robin leisurely shook his drink cup and turned to Xiao Zhu, saying, "This must be practiced, right? What great skills!"

Xiao Zhu once heard a restored storytelling performance in the history museum. As her imagination ran wild, she felt that Miss Fu was quite striking in an ancient way. According to the words of the storytelling, if she were to don a full set of "lion helmet and qilin armor, bright red and colorful tiger-head battle boots," and wield a "nine-ringed black gold broadsword" measuring eight zhang, she would certainly be a formidable figure, akin to a "smoky Tai Sui, fiery Vajra"

Fu Luo heard the command and promptly executed a left turn, maintaining an even pace as he took two steps to stand opposite Teacher Robin. He pulled out a chair, sat down with composure, and completed the action in one smooth motion. Truly, he moved like the wind and sat like a clock.

Fu Luo turned her gaze towards her, and a hint of a stingy smile appeared on her expressionless face: "Don't be polite, go ahead and order, today I will cover the bill"

So who is the person in front of us

This precious 32nd generation ID card is the only object that can prove her innocence when she was mistaken for a rogue while entering the women's restroom.

"Can't we upgrade those broken robots' systems?" Teacher Robin thought resentfully, having accidentally twisted his ankle when he entered.

Fu Luo was dressed in a set of men's casual wear, sporting a hairstyle slightly longer than a buzz cut, with short, prickly hair sticking out in all directions, resembling a hedgehog. On his bony wrist, he wore an old military watch, the strap worn to the point of being unrecognizable. One corner of the watch face was chipped, seemingly damaged by some object, and had been reattached, making it appear even more tattered.

Xiao Zhu tightened her grip on her bag, preparing for her boss to storm out at any moment

Just as the female customer was about to fall face-first to the ground, a person suddenly walked in against the light at the entrance. Before anyone could react, he swiftly reached out and accurately caught the falling female customer, then effortlessly lifted her up, as if it required no effort at all, bringing a person weighing around one hundred and ten pounds up to the thirty-centimeter high threshold.

Major surgeries such as brain and body modifications have been explicitly prohibited by various countries due to the numerous subsequent side effects that arise. However, the risks associated with surgeries aimed at altering appearance are relatively low, not exceeding those of an appendectomy.

However, this place, as one of the most renowned temples of pretentiousness in the city, despite its superficial grandeur concealing its inner flaws, continues to attract a steady stream of pretentious individuals eager to be taken advantage of

The result was that Fu Luo's expression became serious, and he replied in a clear and precise manner: "Military Commission Directly Affiliated Academy, Space Operations Department"

Gender: Female

Robin's neck was almost about to break from tilting back, and a faint, struggling voice echoed in his inner world: "I seem to remember that I was waiting for the daughter of my eldest sister's family, a girl with the nickname Xiao Luoluo..."

A robust and well-rounded presence from every angle

Name: Fu Luo

In Assistant Xiao Zhu's view, it is already quite unbelievable for the elder to lower himself to wait for someone in the restaurant, and the person who arrived was so audacious as to casually address Teacher Robin, who has no signs of aging on his face, with a term of respect.

Her voice is quite unique, deeper than that of a woman yet clearer than that of a man, subtly situated between the two. Each word falls like pearls, without a hint of hesitation, leaving Teacher Robin utterly shattered in his worldview, unable to resist the urge to rub his eyes.

Teacher Robin finally came to his senses, pressed the activation button for the automatic service system at the corner of the table, and spread the ordering menu across the tabletop touchscreen: "Ah... yes, yes, ordering, ordering."

Only this person of ambiguous gender looked at him and spoke in a formal manner: "Uncle Luo, hello, I am Fu Luo"

Robin leaned weakly against the back of the chair and said, "Tell me, what does your mother mean by this?"

He is extremely difficult to invite, with countless top-tier celebrities bowing down at the feet of this vain expert, making it hard to gain entry. If he did not use "playing hard to get" and "putting on airs" to turn away the overly abundant clientele, he would likely be exhausted beyond measure

If a public figure is exposed to have a "fake" face, it would be quite a scandal, undoubtedly a dark chapter in their history, and they would be waiting to be dragged out and criticized a hundred times.

The industry of image design, to put it bluntly, is akin to taking off one's pants to fart. Currently, the level and cost of genetic plastic surgery have completely reached a point where it can enter the homes of ordinary people.

Robin had already vaguely guessed the truth, yet still clung to a final glimmer of hope and asked: "What school is Xiao Luo attending, and what major is she studying?"

The female customer, still in shock, hurriedly expressed her gratitude. The person at the door seemed to smile slightly, graciously allowing her to pass, and then stepped inside.

He is quite handsome. Suddenly, a thought flashed through Xiao Zhu's mind, and she felt a bit embarrassed.

The service was slow, negative review! The color of the drinks was unappealing, negative review! There wasn't a single staff member present, it was all robots throughout the experience, negative review for ten thousand years!

If only Teacher Luo's tone didn't sound so bitter and resentful

As soon as the words fell, Teacher Robin stared in astonishment at the "brave man" who had already walked straight up to stand before him. The heels of his feet gently touched, his upper body stood straight, and the fingers pressed against the seam of his trousers moved slightly, as if he intended to raise his hand in salute. However, perhaps recalling the inappropriateness of the occasion, he lowered his hand, maintaining a standard attention stance, and politely nodded to him.

She said, "If you dare not go, I will die in front of you. The dark and cold cosmic junkyard will be my eternal resting place; becoming a piece of floating space debris is better than watching you cause me distress all day long"

Xiao Zhu was momentarily taken aback by her gaze. She saw that this person had striking features, with well-defined brows and clear eyes. A pair of eyes sparkled brilliantly under the light, radiating a captivating brilliance.

Xiao Zhu's hand trembled slightly, and as he accidentally tapped the "Hell Spicy" option on the menu, the user-friendly system promptly displayed a warning dialog—"Friendly Reminder: This product is extremely spicy and may cause diarrhea and a series of adverse gastrointestinal reactions. Please choose carefully and confirm again. Individuals with hemorrhoids should pay special attention to their health. Repeating: Individuals with hemorrhoids should pay special attention to their health"

Liberal arts, science, commerce, arts, medicine; anything is acceptable, even if it is a specialized study in "Space Pig Farming Technology"

Robin's eyelid twitched: "Oh, alright, you... you what, don't just stand there, quickly sit down, please sit."

Finally, Xiao Zhu gently tugged at him and said, "Boss, shall we order first?"

This restaurant has a name that is retro to the point of being golden, called "Huang Benwei", with an official rating of "five stars" and public reviews describing it as "garbage"

However, gene modification surgery has not been widely promoted, and people's acceptance of it is not significantly higher than that of ancient people three centuries ago, who accepted methods that could be described as bloody for plastic surgery. Although there will still be some who discreetly make minor adjustments, it would require a group of exceptionally open-minded parents for someone to dare to undergo surgery to the extent that their own mother would not recognize them.

Robin felt a sudden pain in his molar and recalled the situation described by Fu Luo's mother over the phone, mentioning phrases like "they have all graduated, not particularly good-looking" and "the person is not very sensible, just let her follow you during her long vacation, consider it an internship." After hearing this, he thought he was about to face an ordinary-looking, shy, and self-deprecating little girl, but who would have known...

Teacher Robin is a person who is ostentatious and extravagant, lacking in substance, and is a nationally renowned pretentious individual, having gained fame amidst a storm of controversy.

Little Zhu, who was ineffective in handling matters, had no choice but to lower his head and hunch his chest, pretending to be a quail that did not exist

Fu Luo Qiu will turn twenty-three years old after celebrating her birthday in autumn

It is easy to imagine that Teacher Robin's temperament is not particularly humble or accommodating

truly a sight that is hard to bear

As for Fu Luo, this delicate flower, she stands at a height of 1.75 meters and weighs 70 kilograms. With thick eyebrows and large eyes, her skin has tanned to a wheat color. She is not fat, but rather robust, with muscular arms that broaden her shoulders, resembling a great eagle about to take flight. Teacher Robin estimates that her shoulder width is likely close to 44 centimeters, and her waistline is very well-defined, clearly a result of years of training, with a straight spine. How standard a male physique this is!