Back aboard the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser, Zhao Chen called Charlotte and Lilith before him to hold a small meeting.
He asked them to select a group of outstanding, capable, and talented crew members from the existing personnel to be trained as the first core layer of the Xiaolong Fleet, who could also take on leadership roles in the future.
After all, with the number of Starships increasing and the Xiaolong Fleet growing stronger.
The scope of this leadership layer must also be expanded; it cannot always consist of just the three of them.
After giving these instructions, Zhao Chen ordered the T3 Blizzard to return to North Star Academy.
Since they were back in the North Star System and had caused such a big commotion in the Lantian Star System, they had to return to the academy to make an appearance.
After a period of warp travel, the T3 Blizzard appeared for the second time in the Starport of North Star Academy.
The moment the Interstellar Warship appeared, every part of the academy with a view of the Starport was crowded with people, all there to see the famous T3 Blizzard.
"Wow, it's really beautiful! Is this that legendary Starship?"
"This is nothing. You didn't see it when it first came to North Star Academy. At that time, its hull didn't have so many battle damage marks; it was even more beautiful!"
A student who had been fortunate enough to witness the glory of the T3 Blizzard during its first visit to North Star Academy said proudly.
The boy next to him, however, looked at the T3 Blizzard with fascinated eyes: "No! I actually think the current T3 Blizzard is even cooler.
Although it has those unrepaired battle wounds, these traces of battle are exactly what truly injected soul into this Starship!"
The students nearby nodded as if they understood.
"I heard that the captain of this Starship, that Senior Zhao Chen, charged into the Zerg's desperate situation all by himself and fought for three days and three nights before rescuing the teachers and students of the Two Academies!" a lower-grade female student who had heard the gossip from somewhere said with admiration.
"It's not that simple. I heard that when Senior Zhao Chen was rescuing the teachers and students of the Two Academies, he fought the Zerg with his bare hands. When he was hungry, he grabbed a bug and gnawed on its meat, and when he was thirsty, he drank the bug's blood!" a boy said worshipfully.
"These are unconfirmed things, but what is certain now is that after Senior Zhao Chen returned, the Royal Fleet came in person to bestow rewards upon him.
The Royal Fleet bestowing rewards in person! Do you know what this means? Senior Zhao Chen went directly from an Imperial Baron to an Imperial Viscount!
Although he is only a Viscount now, his future is absolutely extraordinary!"
"What you said is nothing. You know Governor-General Chu He, right? You know the Chu family, right?
Senior Zhao Chen is now the grandson-in-law recognized by Governor Chu.
What is the status of Governor Chu's granddaughter? The granddaughter of Governor-General Chu He, the granddaughter of the Governor of the North Wind Star Sector! This is simply soaring to success!"
Over these past few days, all sorts of gossip about Zhao Chen had been spreading like wildfire in North Star Academy, and even all kinds of strange versions had emerged.
Among them, someone even mentioned a small matter: there was once a fiancée of Senior Zhao Chen who actually 'abandoned' him.
"Look, that's Jiang Shasha, who 'abandoned' Senior Zhao Chen. Tsk, tsk, tsk... She really has no eye for talent. How could she look down on such a great person as Senior Zhao Chen?"
"Hmph, this kind of woman doesn't know how to appreciate her blessings!
If I had such a heroic fiancé, I would slap myself in the face before even arguing. Bah! Ungrateful!"
Jiang Shasha, who was being pointed at by many people, stood in a corner, gazing at the T3 Blizzard slowly docking into the Starport. Her mood was quite complicated.
Outside the berth where the T3 Blizzard was docking, many teachers of the academy, and even the President and numerous Vice Presidents, had all arrived to welcome and wait for that man to appear.
This kind of treatment is something that not many people in the entire Starlight Empire can possess.
Jiang Shasha clenched her fists. If she hadn't given up on Zhao Chen back then... would she now be the person others envied?
"Shasha, don't think about it. Those are all things of the past. Now that I am by your side, I will protect you!" A boy stood next to Jiang Shasha and tried to put his hand on her shoulder.
But Jiang Shasha dodged it. Jiang Shasha whispered: "Senior, I know what you mean. But I don't have any other thoughts right now."
The next moment, a bottle of water was splashed onto Jiang Shasha's face.
"You are thinking about that Zhao Chen, right? You know you regret it now? Why didn't you do something earlier! For a noblewoman like you who doesn't even have a title, it is your blessing that I like you.
Don't be ungrateful!
Now, you aren't even qualified to carry Zhao Chen's shoes! Bah." The senior changed from his previous gentleness, looked at Jiang Shasha with unceremonious disdain, and then left without looking [N O V E L I G H T] back.
Jiang Shasha was stunned for a moment, then laughed crazily. As she laughed, she began to cry, but no one around pitied this woman.
Academy Starport
Zhao Chen and Zhao Wan'er walked down. The scene before them was similar to the scene at the Lantian Star System Starport before, with various ceremonies prepared for the welcome and celebration.
What was different from before was that this time, there were academy reporters filming Zhao Chen, recording Zhao Chen and the legendary Starship behind him.
Obviously, this would become a legend of North Star Academy.
"Senior Zhao Chen!"
"Senior Zhao Chen!"
A bunch of female students swarmed up at this moment, offering their gifts to Zhao Chen, forcing Zhao Wan'er, who was originally by Zhao Chen's side, several meters away.
By the time Zhao Wan'er reacted, she was very surprised at how she had ended up there.
Finally, a few female students, seeing that they had no chance to crowd around Senior Zhao Chen, noticed Zhao Wan'er.
They immediately swarmed up with smiles and offered some gifts.
"Little Sister Wan'er, this is a gift for your brother; please pass it on to your brother for me."
"Little Sister Wan'er, I am a student from Class 3 next door. We ate at the same table in the academy cafeteria before; I want to ask if your brother has any communication software account."
"Little sister, Senior Sister has always been paying attention to you. Your talent is not bad. If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell your sister-in-law... Senior Sister! Senior Sister can tutor you. If Junior Zhao Chen has anything he doesn't understand, I can also tutor him."
Zhao Wan'er looked at these smiling girls with a dark face, and some even stuffed a few love letters into her hands.
However, Zhao Wan'er did not give these love letters to Zhao Chen. After leaving there, she threw them all into the shredder without hesitation.
Zhao Wan'er looked at Zhao Chen, who had finally escaped the crisis situation that was like a sea of insects with the help of the academy teachers.
Her face looked even worse.
She saw that Zhao Chen's face, neck, arms, and even his clothes were covered in lipstick marks, and several buttons were missing from his clothes.
His hands were also stuffed with various things, and there were even some indescribable items in his pockets.
And at this moment, Zhao Chen, who had narrowly escaped death, had only one feeling in his heart.
"My god... these women are more terrifying than bugs!"
He almost thought he was going to be eaten just now!
