Red-Eye was deeply moved by Zhao Chen's trust in her and his attentiveness to her affairs.
After receiving a t2 black rhino-class interstellar heavy assault frigate arranged by Zhao Chen, she immediately prepared to depart.
Before leaving, she specifically instructed her former vice-captain, Sister Pei, also known as Pei Shengnan, that within the Owl Dragon Star System, she must obey the orders of Lord Zhao Chen, the Commander!
Pei Shengnan stated that there would be absolutely no problem; initially, she had been somewhat wary and cautious of this man's Xiaolong Fleet.
But after a few days of living and interacting, she discovered that this place was exactly the life she had dreamed of.
Powerful Interstellar Warship, excellent living conditions—could there be any better place than this?
"Remember! Always prioritize your own safety, and never take risks no matter what happens!" Zhao Chen sternly admonished Red-Eye via video communication.
He couldn't afford to lose this good employee he had finally managed to acquire.
Red-Eye nodded: "Don't worry, even if I don't take good care of myself, I will take good care of the interstellar warship you've given me."
Zhao Chen was speechless for a moment; was there something wrong with this girl's thought process, to be concerned about his interstellar warship?
However, as long as she could return safely, that was all that mattered.
Zhao Chen watched as the T2 Black Rhino, with its slightly altered appearance and its Owl Dragon emblem hidden, departed.
He admitted that a large part of the reason he was so eager for Red-Eye's revenge was because of that side quest.
The reward for that side quest was simply too generous: a technical blueprint for a T4 starship!
Given that Zhao Chen's system mall would not be able to upgrade to a T4 mall in the short term, obtaining the technical blueprint for a T4 starship from a quest was an opportunity Zhao Chen had to seize.
A few days after seeing Red-Eye off, Zhao Chen received a communication request from an old friend.
Li Yaqi.
Zhao Chen entered the holographic communication room.
Li Yaqi was already waiting on the other side.
"I heard about Red-Eye; I didn't expect her to join your fleet," Li Yaqi immediately brought up Red-Eye's matter.
"I also considered Red-Eye's current situation; it's too dangerous for them outside, and I happen to be short on people here," Zhao Chen said.
Li Yaqi nodded: "This is indeed the best choice.
Let's get to the main topic.
I'm looking for you this time because of the Imperial Army's procurement.
We've already received the latest news about the procurement, and this time, the scale of the procurement will be enormous!"
At this point, Li Yaqi was incredibly excited.
For any Starship manufacturer, securing a military procurement meant skyrocketing success.
There wasn't a single powerful Starship manufacturer that didn't have military procurement orders!
Winning a military procurement order was also a symbol of status and strength.
It was the best advertising.
See? The Interstellar Warship produced by my company are even desired by the Imperial Army; why aren't you hurrying to buy them!
"And among the scale of this military procurement, the order share for T2 Interstellar Destroyer is also the largest piece of the pie among T2 Interstellar Warship, surpassing any previous military procurement!
It is estimated that ten thousand T2 Interstellar Destroyer will be procured, with an initial military procurement budget estimated to reach forty billion star coins!" Li Yaqi's eyes were like burning torches at this moment, like a tigress in heat.
It was clear she was very focused on this matter.
"Ten thousand?" Zhao Chen was also startled by the number.
If calculated according to the normal ship type ratio of the Imperial Army's second-line fleet, ten thousand T2 Interstellar Destroyer could meet the needs of at least fifteen legion-level Starfleet!
Logically, the Imperial Army's second-line fleet shouldn't need so many T2 Interstellar Destroyer, right?
The scale of this military procurement indeed exceeded expectations.
"I've heard that the Hurricane Conglomerate is truly determined to win this military procurement!
And they are currently developing a T3 Interstellar Destroyer and a T3 Interstellar Transport Ship, both of which are at a critical stage of development, requiring a large amount of research and development funding.
This has even led to significant problems in the Hurricane Conglomerate's capital chain, so their internal message is that they must secure this T2 Interstellar Destroyer military procurement order no matter what.
As long as they get this order as a transfusion, the Hurricane Conglomerate can successfully complete the research and development of those two T3 Interstellar Warship, thereby allowing the Hurricane Conglomerate to fully evolve and enter the ranks of the Starlight Empire's true first-class Interstellar Conglomerate!" Li Yaqi said.
Hurricane Conglomerate?
Zhao Chen's lips curved slightly as he looked at Li Yaqi: "I imagine you're already prepared to throw a bucket of cold water on them this time, aren't you?"
Li Yaqi also revealed a cunning smile: "My T2 Mastiff-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer has already been successfully constructed, and the production line has been laid out.
And the construction of thirty T2 Mastiff has been completed.
At that time, I plan to directly bring these T2 Mastiff to participate in this military procurement; we will definitely snatch this military procurement order from the Hurricane Conglomerate!"
"Then I estimate the Hurricane Conglomerate will even want to kill you," Zhao Chen teased.
Li Yaqi stood tall and confident, saying: "Since we choose to brave the waves, we cannot fear the reefs and undercurrents that stand in our way!"
Zhao Chen nodded with satisfaction: "I await your good news. If you need any help, let me know anytime."
"Okay."
The communication ended.
Zhao Chen was also in a good mood.
If it truly was a military procurement order worth 40 billion star coins, he could get at least 25 billion star coins!
25 billion star coins!
Thinking of this astronomical figure, Zhao Chen seemed to see himself building a large number of Interstellar Warship, possessing a massive Starfleet.
Just thinking about it made him a little excited.
Beep, beep, beep.
A notification sound came from the handheld terminal; it was a video communication request.
Chu Xuan?
Why was everyone calling at once today?
Zhao Chen clicked accept.
Chu Xuan's video window appeared before Zhao Chen.
"My future wife, what made you think of me?" Zhao Chen, in a good mood, immediately teased Chu Xuan.
Chu Xuan's face instantly turned crimson, and she glared at Zhao Chen in embarrassed anger: "You... you... what nonsense are you talking about... I... when was I... your wife...?
You... if you keep spouting nonsense... believe it or not... believe it or not... I'll pull out your... tongue."
Zhao Chen shrugged, looking innocent: "Didn't our old man say it? I'm his grandson-in-law, so doesn't that make me your husband?
What, Miss Chu, are you going to pull up your pants and deny it?"
