Age of Cataclysm: I can light up the technology tree

After boarding the high-speed train, Zhao Zijie silently followed the crowd and found his seat.

A window seat in the corner.

After putting away his backpack, he took out his headphones and prepared to rely on music to spend this several-hour journey.

As soon as he took out the headphones and was about to put them on, he froze on the spot.

The "abnormal" woman in the breakfast shop actually got on the high-speed train.

Seeing the woman walking towards the seat next to him, Zhao Zijie's heart twitched suddenly.

this……

Is this a "coincidence"?

Before Zhao Zijie could think more, the woman sat on the seat next to him.

"Little brother, I'm sorry." The woman said apologetically, "The children may be a little noisy. Please be more patient."

Zhao Zijie did not speak, but nodded slightly.

His eyes again swept over the woman's face and the face of the child in her arms.

The look on the woman's face is natural, but the child...

Although there was no evidence, he just felt a little weird.

Although he is not married, has no children, and has no experience in taking care of children, his intuition tells him that the normal sleeping position of a child is definitely not like this!

Zhao Zijie swallowed slightly, and countless thoughts quickly emerged in his mind.

Ever since he was a child, he had never believed in coincidences.

In his opinion, most coincidences in the world are the product of intentional or unintentional consequences.

Not to mention several "coincidences" colliding together.

Although there was no evidence, he had some guesses in his mind.

It is estimated that the real assessment started from the moment he entered the high-speed rail station.

The waiter at the breakfast shop and the woman next to him should be part of the assessment.

only……

He didn't know the assessment criteria.

According to common sense, when faced with this kind of "human trafficker", he should report it directly and assist the police in arresting him.

But this is an unprecedented starship pilot assessment after all.

Who knows what the above standards are for starship pilots?

If the correct answer is to let it go, wouldn't he just lose at the starting line?

Zhao Zijie slowly put on the headphones.

A familiar melody came.

Accompanied by the Croatian Rhapsody, Zhao Zijie slowly closed his eyes.

The music rhythm is very lively, but the scene described is the ruins of Croatia in the ashes after being baptized by war.

The high-speed rail has started.

Zhao Zijie became more and more confused.

"Little brother, do you have water here?"

Just as Zhao Zijie was struggling, the woman on the side suddenly poked his arm gently and asked in a low voice.

He opened his eyes slightly and looked at the woman next to him with confusion: "Water?"

The woman nodded slightly: "Yes, just mineral water is fine. I'll make some milk powder."

Zhao Zijie subconsciously took out an unopened bottle of ice mineral water from his bag and handed it to the woman.

The moment he saw the woman using cold mineral water to prepare milk powder, Zhao Zijie's eyes suddenly widened.

What is this called?

Is this considered an open-book exam? !

Which mother would use ice water to make milk powder for her child to drink? !

Just when he was about to stand up and expose the trafficker next to him, he suddenly stopped.

No, it can't be exposed so simply.

What if the assessment criterion is to subdue the target without alerting it?

Zhao Zijie looked at the slightly awkward movements of the woman next to him in preparing milk powder, and said silently: "Can you give me a moment? I need to go to the toilet?"

The woman was stunned for a moment, then stood up with her child in her arms and gave way to her seat.

…

A few minutes later.

"Do you suspect that the passenger next to you is a human trafficker?"

Hearing Zhao Zijie's words, the expressions of several police officers instantly became serious: "Are you sure?"

Zhao Zijie nodded quickly, and then told every abnormality he observed.

The leading police officer frowned slightly: "Listening to what you said...it does make some sense."

"Come on, let's go with you and see what's going on!"

…

"That's her."

After returning to his compartment, Zhao Zijie reached out and pointed at the woman sitting on the chair, and said softly to the police officers on the side.

The leading police officer nodded silently and walked towards the woman who was trying to feed her ice milk powder.

"You...what are you doing?"

Seeing several police officers surrounding her, the middle-aged woman's expression changed drastically and she shouted loudly.

This shout immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding passengers.

Seeing this reaction, several policemen suddenly knew what was going on.

"Mom, don't get excited."

"Please come with us, there is something wrong with your ticket."

In order not to disturb other passengers, the leading policeman found an excuse.

The middle-aged woman breathed a sigh of relief, hugged her child, and left with a few police officers muttering.

Zhao Zijie, who was watching this scene from a distance, had a bit of surprise in his eyes.

Unexpectedly...the acting skills of this lady and the policeman are very good!

He even thought it was real!

He shook his head, sat back in his seat, and closed his eyes again to rest.

…

"Little brother!"

"Little brother!"

In a daze, Zhao Zijie heard calls one after another.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked to the side.

It's the police officer who was the leader just now.

Seemingly seeing the doubt in Zhao Zijie's eyes, the police officer smiled and explained.

"Little brother, we have confirmed that the woman is indeed a human trafficker."

Zhao Zijie did not speak, but nodded and looked at the police officer silently.

"That's it." Facing Zhao Zijie's gaze, the police officer felt a little scared, but he quickly said, "To thank you, we are preparing..."

"No need."

Zhao Zijie shook his head: "This is just what I should do."

What a joke?

He doesn't have time to do these thank-you ceremonies now...

"Ding Dong! The next station is Beijing High-speed Railway Station. Passengers who are getting off please get ready!"

Hearing the sound of the broadcast, Zhao Zijie quickly stood up and waved to the police officer who was hesitant to speak.

...

Beijing.

After leaving the high-speed railway station, Zhao Zijie quickly found the destination according to the navigation on his mobile phone.

"Human Alliance Starship Driving Training Institution"

Looking at the bright and beautiful sign, Zhao Zijie swallowed slightly.

This sign...can't it be just hung up?

"Little brother, are you here for an interview?" A cheerful voice of an old man came from the side, "Come on, fill out this form first."

Zhao Zijie: "..."

Sure enough, there is a smiling old man guarding the door of every training institution.

While complaining in his heart, he walked over quickly and filled out the form.

"Hey, Captain Bai?" There was a bit of surprise in the old man's voice, "Why are you guys here? You are a rare guest!"

Zhao Zijie was slightly stunned.

Before he could react, a gentle male voice sounded behind Zhao Zijie.

"Oh! Don't say it, old man, the times are advancing too fast, we have to go back to the furnace and rebuild!"