Watching the backs of Zhao Chen and his group as they left.
The three big shots from the Azure Star Region looked at each other in dismay; they never expected such an outcome.
They had originally thought he was just a minor baron.
They didn't expect him to be involved with so many forces.
North Star Academy, the Su Family of the Purple Su Star Region, and even the Chu Family of the Chu River Star Region, and the Princess Royal.
And that was just what was visible on the surface.
You have to realize, if Zhao Chen really is Chu Changhe's granddaughter's husband, don't forget who the grandfather of that little princess of the Chu Family is.
The Governor of the North Wind Star Sector!
"Damn it, I haven't felt this frustrated in all my years!" Marshal Huang Zhixiong returned to the booth, picked up a bottle of wine, and gulped it down.
Being bullied by that guy Chu Changhe was one thing, but now a junior was standing over his head as well.
He actually dared to provoke him just now!
"What can we do? We can ignore North Star Academy and the Su Family of the Purple Su Star Region.
But we have to give face to the Royal Family.
Especially that mad dog Chu Changhe. He really dares to do anything. In the entire Starlight Empire, only His Majesty can keep him in check; he doesn't give face to anyone else." The professional smile on the Azure Governor's face vanished instantly, his expression turning gloomy.
Chairman Feng said calmly from ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) the side, "This Zhao Chen has become an even bigger target than before. If we make a move against him now, we are very likely to bring trouble upon ourselves.
Although he possesses the blueprint technology for the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser and the t2 black rhino-class interstellar heavy assault frigate, which are both excellent Starships, it is not enough to make us go all out.
For now, we should lay low. The good show in the empire has only just begun; let the bullets fly for a while longer.
I have some matters to attend to, so I will take my leave."
After saying this, Chairman Feng left the restaurant.
The Azure Governor and Huang Zhixiong watched Chairman Feng's departing figure.
"This guy has been making quite a few moves lately; it looks like he's planning to abandon us and fly solo." Huang Zhixiong looked at the Azure Governor with a dark expression.
The Azure Governor sneered, "Fly solo? His Hurricane Conglomerate was supported by both of us. If it weren't for the large Starship orders from the Azure Star Region, would he have been able to develop the later best-selling T2 Hyena-class Interstellar Destroyer?
You must know that the core technology for that T2 Hyena-class Interstellar Destroyer was something I spent a fortune to extract from the empire's subordinate Starship research institute.
No matter how prestigious the Feng Family is, they are just a dog raised by us two."
Huang Zhixiong nodded with a cold laugh.
...
After walking out of the Dome Restaurant, Zhao Chen and his group immediately attracted the attention of a large crowd.
When the teachers and students of the Two Academies saw Zhao Chen walking out chatting and laughing with the Female Officer from the Princess Royal Fleet, their suspicions were basically confirmed.
The person being conferred this time was Zhao Chen!
"Sister Wei, the Princess Royal Fleet came personally for the conferment this time. What is the reason for this? Could you enlighten me?" Zhao Chen asked curiously while standing beside Commander Wei Shishi.
With the surrounding Female Officers escorting them, the environment for their conversation was very private.
"You really don't know?" Commander Wei Shishi looked at Zhao Chen with a smile.
"Is it because of my eldest sister?" Zhao Chen said.
Commander Wei Shishi smiled without answering.
Zhao Chen asked tentatively, "Ever since my eldest sister followed Her Highness the Princess, she has rarely been in contact with the family. I don't know what position she holds with the Princess?"
"Little Brother Zhao Chen, don't ask about things you shouldn't ask about.
As for your award this time, it is actually reasonable and something you deserve.
It's just that such a big display is an exception.
All I can say is, don't let your sister's cultivation of you go to waste.
Actually, when I was by the Princess's side, I had some understanding of you.
At first, I heard you had no abilities, and I was a bit annoyed by your family's arrangements, but now it seems it's not entirely as the rumors say.
A single Starship, venturing alone into the Zerg dead zone—that is not something an ordinary person can do." Commander Wei Shishi looked at Zhao Chen with admiring eyes.
"I was just lucky." Zhao Chen said with a sheepish smile.
Since Commander Wei Shishi was unwilling to reveal more about his sister, Zhao Chen did not press further, and the two just chatted simply.
Soon, Zhao Chen and the others arrived at the location where the Princess Royal Fleet flagship was docked.
"Little Brother Zhao Chen, you can stop here. We shouldn't stay too long; we have to head back now.
If you have a chance in the future, come to the Imperial Capital Star System, and I'll show you around." Commander Wei Shishi looked at the young man before her. He was a good seed; despite achieving great merit, he was neither arrogant nor impetuous, neither humble nor pushy. She had a very good impression of him.
"Sister Wei, wait a moment. I have prepared some gifts here; please take them back to the Starship and share them with the sisters." Zhao Chen suddenly said.
Just then, Lilith came over with a team of female crew members pushing several cargo boxes.
"Gifts?" Commander Wei Shishi was a bit surprised, looking at those boxes.
"Just a small gift, most suitable for you sisters." As Zhao Chen spoke, he opened one of the boxes, revealing the fruit inside.
Seeing these fruits, Commander Wei Shishi's eyes suddenly lit up.
Natural ingredients were precious, but as Female Officers serving in the Princess Royal Fleet, they could basically get to eat them. However, fruit was something they could only eat a few times a year!
And now, this Zhao Chen was actually going to give them several boxes.
"Little Brother Zhao Chen, these gifts..." Commander Wei Shishi hesitated.
"Just take them as gifts for my sister; I'm troubling you, Sister Wei. These fruits are very good and can beautify your skin." Zhao Chen said with a smile.
Perhaps there are few women who can resist terms like "beautify your skin."
In the end, Commander Wei Shishi accepted them and had her female soldiers push the cargo boxes onto the Starship.
Her impression of Zhao Chen gained more points in her heart.
Just before Commander Wei Shishi was about to board the ship, she suddenly leaned into Zhao Chen's ear and whispered, "Regarding your sister, I cannot say much more.
But her position is above mine."
After saying that, Commander Wei Shishi took her leave.
This simple sentence contained a lot of implications.
This Commander Wei Shishi was one of the ten Fleet Commanders under the Princess Royal Guard Fleet. There were only ten such positions in total.
But this Commander Wei Shishi said that Zhao Chen's sister's position was above hers?
The content of these words was truly incredible.
Commander Wei Shishi returned to the Starship and immediately went to the Bridge.
On the captain's chair on the Bridge sat a Female Officer. In front of her was a surveillance video feed, and the person in it was none other than Zhao Chen.
"Lady Yue, are you... really not going down to see your younger brother?" Commander Wei Shishi looked at this superior with respect.
The Female Officer said calmly, "This is enough. Prepare to return."
"Um... your younger brother sent some fruit gifts, saying they were for you." Commander Wei Shishi reported truthfully.
The corners of the Female Officer's mouth curled up slightly, and she said softly, "Just leave a portion for me; you can share the rest with the sisters in the fleet.
After all, it was for my younger brother that I troubled you all to come such a long way."
"Thank you, my Lady." Commander Wei Shishi felt happy inside.
The Female Officer gazed at the young man in the video. She raised her hand, her slender fingers gradually converging with the figure's face, as if they were touching.
