“This is a dwarf planet. Although it is far from our Star System's star, due to some natural internal structures, it is considered a sub-mass habitable planet.
While it can support life, it’s difficult to grow edible crops and raise edible livestock here. So, after the first pioneers settled for a period, no one else came, and it gradually became an abandoned planet.
After Zhao Wan'er's screening, this location was ultimately chosen as the most suitable place to settle the Dwarves.
Additionally, not far from here is the edge of the Star System. Because one side of this location is the edge of the Star System, and the other side is a small asteroid belt.
The Owl Dragon Star System, originally sparsely populated, would have even fewer people choosing this route.
This way, the edge of the Star System on the other side is also suitable for building a Star Gate.” Zhao Chen introduced from the side.
This was the location he and Zhao Wan'er had settled on after their previous discussion.
On one hand, it could settle the Dwarves, and on the other, a Star Gate could be built.
It perfectly met Zhao Chen's requirements.
“Arrange for a T2 Iron Hammer-class Heavy Interstellar Industrial Ship to carry out repair work on the T3 Blizzard here, then proceed to the Star Gate construction site to prepare for the first phase of Star Gate construction.” Zhao Chen instructed a succubus nearby.
“Understood, Commander.” The succubus nodded obediently and began to carry out the task.
This succubus was very young, only about 1.4 meters tall, and Zhao Chen actually had a deep impression of her.
Her name was Bessie, and she was the succubus among the dozen or so who were the first to express their desire to stay and not leave the Xiaolong Fleet.
Perhaps because she knew what she wanted, Bessie worked very hard. Her talent might not have been as good as Lilith's and Aili's, but she worked diligently to demonstrate her value.
When Lilith and Aili were unavailable, Bessie was assigned to Zhao Chen's side, temporarily becoming his Adjutant.
After Zhao Chen finished his instructions, he took Annie and landed on the dwarf planet in a shuttle.
The first and second batches, totaling 100,000 Dwarves, had already been settled on this planet. Relying on their extremely strong practical skills, they had already built a 'city' here.
At least there were no problems with housing, as for the food problem.
Zhao Chen provided them with a batch of nutrient meals, so there would be no issues with their diet for the next few months.
And here, there was also a group of Half-Beastman female crew members responsible for'supervising' these Dwarves.
“Brother!” Zhao Wan'er, leading a squad of Half-Beastman soldiers, came forward to greet Zhao Chen the moment he stepped out of the shuttle.
“How are things here?” Zhao Chen looked at the 'city' before him, with houses built from broken stones. Although somewhat crude, these Dwarves were living quite well within them.
And in the distance, an industrial base was already being constructed on the ground, along with the foundation for a space elevator.
All of this was in preparation for transforming this place into an industrial base in the future.
Assembled parts and modules could be transported to low-Earth orbit using the space elevator, making it more convenient and faster.
In the future, some industrial bases could also be built in low-Earth orbit, as it is more suitable to construct some large component modules in a space environment.
Zhao Wan'er replied, “The Dwarves are very obedient to management. As long as there is sufficient food, there are basically no problems.”
“Take us inside and show us around.” Zhao Chen said.
“Follow me.” Zhao Wan'er led the way, taking Zhao Chen and the others on a tour of the Dwarf city.
Along the way, Annie was looking around, as if searching for something.
Zhao Chen glanced at Zhao Wan'er beside him, and Zhao Wan'er immediately understood her brother's meaning.
“Annie, your family has been arranged in a better residence up ahead.” Zhao Wan'er pointed to a residence in front.
Annie paused, then looked at the Commander.
Zhao Chen smiled and nodded at her.
Annie immediately ran over quickly.
Although it was called a residence, it was actually a house built of stone. Pushing open the door, Annie saw her younger siblings.
“Sister Annie!” The youngest brother, seeing Annie, immediately opened his arms happily.
Annie looked at her two youngest brothers and one younger sister.
“Where are Mother and your Sister Nana?” Annie looked around the house but couldn't find her mother or second sister, Nana.
“Sister Nana went to work at the factory with Mother. Although those Half-Beastman sisters said we could get free nutrient meal supplies for the first month we arrived here,
Mother and Sister Nana still voluntarily went to the factory to help with work.” The third-ranked sister said obediently and sensibly.
Upon hearing this, Annie felt relieved.
At least she knew her mother and siblings were living well here.
Zhao Chen, at this moment, looked at the surrounding Dwarf city and the nearly 100,000 Dwarves, and a series of ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) ideas had already formed in his mind.
He already had a way to fully utilize these Dwarves.
After Zhao Chen finished inspecting the city where the Dwarves lived, he gave Annie a day off.
He then returned to the T3 Blizzard.
On the Bridge, he and Bessie, the succubus, formulated something.
This thing meant that the Xiaolong Fleet would enter another new era.
...
In the Dwarf city
Annie's mother and second sister Nana returned home from work and saw Annie playing with her younger siblings. The family reunion was very excited and happy.
Annie also took out the natural food she had exchanged for using her own meal standard and shared it with her younger siblings.
Previously, on the Interstellar Transport Ship, her younger siblings had all enjoyed this food, and once they tasted this deliciousness, they had been longing for it ever since.
“Annie, bringing us food like this. Will it affect your work in your Fleet...?” Annie's mother looked at her daughter with some concern.
Annie shook her head and said, “Our Commander is so good, and he treats us very well.
Although I brought this food secretly, the Commander actually knows and has tacitly approved of my actions.
Otherwise, do you really think I could take this food off the Starship?”
“That's good, that's good. Now that you're living well with your Commander, we're happy to see it. It's rare to have such a good opportunity, so you must seize it.” Annie's mother said with emotion.
“Mom, just rest assured. Not only will I live well myself, but I will also make sure our whole family lives well.
When my stubborn old dad comes too, our whole family can live happily here.
Mom, try this beef, it's so delicious!” Annie picked up a piece of beef and brought it to her mother's mouth.
This table of natural food, if Annie hadn't actively served her mother, she would have only eaten the rice in front of her.
“Hmm... you eat, you eat well.” Annie's mother said evasively, but at Annie's strong insistence, she still ate a piece.
Just then, the street outside suddenly became lively.
Many people's voices could be heard discussing.
“What's going on?” Annie and her family walked out curiously. They saw several projection lights appearing in the city squares, surrounded by a group of Dwarves.
“Uncle, what's happening?” Annie's mother pulled the Dwarf uncle living next door and asked.
“Good news! Great news! I heard that the Lord of this Star System where we are located is preparing to officially recruit employees and crew members.
As long as you work! Not only can you receive nutrient meals, but you can also get a salary!
The benefits are great!” The Dwarf uncle said excitedly.
