Elder brother's garrison

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After reading about Nia's experiences, the admirals in Chapter 2801 all felt the same way. At the same time, they were also very curious as to why such a talented and lucky girl could have remained so unknown before, as if she had no interest in fame, fortune, or social interaction.

Compared to Admiral Nia, Admiral Lu Lin's intelligence was much more ordinary.

According to the information about Admiral Lu Lin that the admirals learned in Chapter 8, Admiral Lu Lin was just an ordinary naval university graduate. Her grades, her background, everything about her was so unremarkable and ordinary. Even after she passed the exam and became an admiral, a position that should have been the focus of everyone's attention, and obtained her admiral's license, her experience was still inconspicuous and uneventful, as if she were invisible.

It's ordinary yet very real.

What's real can also be fake.

If there's anything particularly outstanding about Admiral Lu Lin's life story, it's probably that she met and befriended Admiral Nia in one of the earlier chapters.

Finally, the admirals who had thoroughly reviewed the intelligence in Chapter Eight came to a conclusion.

That was Admiral Lu Lin, someone who clung to Admiral Nia's coattails and enjoyed the benefits of her genius girl status.

—This is what all the admirals in Chapter 8 naturally thought.

This also applies to Admiral Fang Jie.

After all, it was Admiral Nia who obtained the special ship girl, it was Admiral Nia who had influence comparable to the top ten admirals, it was Admiral Nia who rented the expensive temporary naval base, and it was Admiral Nia who usually showed her face and interacted with the top ten admirals. If it weren't for Admiral Nia's glory, there would naturally be no Admiral Lu Lin.

Admiral Fang Jie used to really think that way.

Then, in that very instant, when Admiral Fang Jie received the personal business cards from the five top ten admirals, he realized that he might be wrong, and perhaps very wrong indeed.

Why would the top ten admirals change their usual aloof and unapproachable attitude and be so kind to me just because I sided with Admiral Lu Lin? And they even seemed willing to lower themselves to befriend someone as insignificant as me... It was as if... as if they hadn't come here for Admiral Nia at all, but had voluntarily gathered here just to see Admiral Lu Lin.

Thinking of this, Admiral Fang Jie almost stopped breathing; he trembled all over, and his fingers turned ice-cold.

A terrifying thought instantly began to brew in Admiral Fang Jie's mind.

Who exactly is Admiral Lu Lin...?

Is she really the "ordinary admiral" that the admirals had been talking about?

……

"Admiral Haoding, you guys are being too enthusiastic." Xiaobai looked at Admiral Fang Jie, who had completely turned into a statue and hadn't reacted for a long time, and gave a helpless bitter smile. She said to the five top ten admirals in front of her, "Look how scared you've made Admiral Fang Jie."

"Hmph, after all, I'm an absolutely stunning beauty!" Admiral Ren confidently put her hands on her hips. "Rin and I are quite famous among admirals! It's normal for them to be pleasantly surprised and bewildered to receive my favor all of a sudden!"

"...But in the previous popularity poll for Chapter 8, Nanxing's votes were three times the combined votes of the two of us." Ling muttered from the side.

"Uh... this, how could this be..." Admiral Lian was struck dumb.

"It's probably because Nanxing's figure is really hot," Admiral Ling shrugged. "After all, cuteness is no match for sexiness."

“Oh…no…” Admiral Lian lowered her head, looking utterly devastated. “I lost, I really lost this time…”

"Hahaha! Don't be discouraged! In my opinion, both Admiral Nanxing and Admiral Lian are outstanding women!" Admiral Haoding gave the two of them a thumbs up and a smile full of encouragement when he saw Admiral Lian's disappointed look.

"Thank you—but I don't feel any sense of accomplishment at all being comforted by Admiral Haoding!"

Chapter 2802 Reasonable Deduction

Xiao Bai watched with a smile as he listened to the conversation between Admiral Lian and Admiral Hao Ding.

"Hahaha!"

As Admiral Haoding was speaking, he suddenly seemed to remember something and turned to Xiaobai.

"Oh, by the way, Admiral Lu Lin!"

"Hmm? What is it?" Xiaobai replied.

"Well, besides inquiring about your situation, Admiral Lu Lin, we have something else to discuss today." Admiral Hao Ding said, pulling a letter from his clothes. "This matter is relatively less important, but we still hope that you, Admiral Lu Lin, will take a look at it."

As he spoke, Admiral Haoding handed the envelope to Xiaobai.

"Hmm? This is..." Xiaobai took the envelope and looked at it curiously, "...Huh? This is, an invitation?"

“Exactly.” Admiral Haoding nodded and said to Xiaobai, “Three days later, I will be holding a banquet for the world’s top 100 admirals at the Central Hotel in Chapter 8. Not only me, but also Admirals Nanxing, Duan Shuiliu, Lian and Ling will be there. I will also be inviting some admirals with unique reputations in Chapter 8. Admiral Lu Lin, will you be able to attend?”

"A banquet... Huh?" Xiao Bai listened to Admiral Haoding's words in surprise and said to him in astonishment, "I didn't expect Admiral Haoding to organize this kind of event?"

"Hahaha!" Admiral Haoding laughed loudly, "The Holy Day event of Chapter 8 has been going on for so long, and the admirals haven't held a single decent gathering. Admiral Lu Lin, don't you think life is a bit too boring? It's true that at times like this, it's better to be more lively and more intense!"

"Hmm, that makes sense." Xiaobai pursed her lips and nodded to Admiral Haoding.

"Admiral Lu Lin, will you be able to attend?" Admiral Hao Ding looked at Xiao Bai and asked cautiously.

"Which identity do you want me to use to attend?" Xiaobai asked with a smile.

"Admiral Lu Lin, there's no need to worry about your status. At least for me, it's enough that you've come."

"Can I bring Nia and Luo Lian along too? Unfortunately, they're not among the top 100 admirals in the world..."

"Of course! In fact, it's more lively with more people!"

"Then I thank Admiral Haoding." Xiaobai put Admiral Haoding's invitation behind her back, then smiled at the five top ten admirals in front of her. "A banquet hosted by the world's fourth admiral... I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of grand occasion it will be."

"I guess the little cutie will be disappointed then," Admiral Lian joked from the side. "When Haoding holds a banquet, it's most likely just a case of him indulging in a lot of eating and drinking."

"Hahahaha!"

Admiral Haoding's loud laughter almost lifted the ceiling.

The top ten admirals were quite busy in Chapter 8. Today, these five gathered at Xiaobai's temporary garrison, seemingly taking time out of their daily campaigns. After chatting briefly with Xiaobai and explaining the reason for their visit, they had very little time left.

"Admiral Lu Lin, if conditions allowed, I really would like to stay here a little longer, but unfortunately, the ship girls in the 8-3 area still need our command, so we can't leave for too long." Admiral Hao Ding put on his hood and cloak to conceal his identity and said to Xiao Bai.

"Yes, it's alright, I understand." Xiaobai nodded with a smile, and said to the five people in front of her, "Anyway, you all know this place now, so come and visit often when you have time."

"Hahaha! Of course!"

"Huh? Speaking of which, why didn't Admiral Li Hua come with you this time? Where is he?"

"As for Li Hua, he seems to be unwell recently and is recuperating at home. He is not even going on the expedition."

"Oh, I see... Then I'll have someone send him a fruit basket next time, to wish him a speedy recovery."

"As expected of Admiral Lu Lin, her thoughtfulness is truly touching! I'm sure Admiral Li Hua will be very moved to receive your gift!"

Xiao Bai smiled and waved goodbye. After saying his farewells to all the top ten admirals, he watched the five top ten admirals leave the reception room.

Because there were other guests in the reception room, Xiaobai was unable to see Admiral Haoding and the others off. Therefore, Xiaobai's Iowa-class ship girls had to take Xiaobai's place to see the top ten admirals off.

Xiaobai is quite reassured about the etiquette of the Iowa-class ship girls.

Since it's Missouri and the others, they will definitely take good care of us along the way and won't be impolite.

Missouri and the top ten admirals disappeared outside the reception room, and Xiaobai turned his gaze back to Admiral Fang Jie, who had turned into a statue.

"Admiral Fang Jie, have you recovered?" Xiao Bai walked up to Admiral Fang Jie and asked softly.

"..." Admiral Fang Jie's dazed gaze was awakened by Xiao Bai's voice. He turned his head blankly and looked at Xiao Bai.

Upon seeing Xiaobai's features, Admiral Fang Jie shuddered and finally came to his senses.

Admiral Fang Jie felt that the shock he experienced today was probably greater than he had in his entire life.

“Admiral Lu, Admiral Lu Lin…” Admiral Fang Jie looked at Xiao Bai with a complicated expression.

"You seem confused," Xiaobai smiled at Admiral Fang Jie.

“Admiral Lu Lin…” Admiral Fang Jie’s gaze was complicated. He swallowed hard and spoke in a trembling voice, “You…who exactly are you…”

"Who I am is not important." Xiaobai shook her head and smiled at Admiral Fang Jie. "What's important is that we're friends, right?"

“…Ah…yes, yes, yes, yes…”

Admiral Fang Jie nodded blankly. He subconsciously clenched his hands, and the five business cards in his palms were stacked together as he moved, causing his palms to ache from the cuts.

It hurts.

The more it hurts, the more awake I become.

"Little White, we've really had a great day!" Nia leaned closer to Little White, her hands clasped together, her eyes obedient and her voice sweet.

“That’s right.” Xiaobai nodded in agreement with Nia.

"..." Admiral Fang Jie silently stared at Xiao Bai and Nia.

The conversation between Admiral Lu Lin and Admiral Nia appeared perfectly harmonious. It seemed that the rumors circulating outside the temporary garrison that "Admiral Lu Lin and Admiral Nia have parted ways" were completely unfounded and baseless…

what the hell……

The relationship between Admiral Lu Lin and Admiral Nia has clearly not been damaged in any way...

As expected, when faced with true feelings, Admiral Ke Yuan's little tricks were simply no match.

It seems that my visit today was completely unnecessary.

Admiral Fang Jie felt a sense of absurdity and shame, but at the same time, he also felt a sense of relief.

"Admiral Lu Lin." Admiral Fang Jie bowed deeply to Xiao Bai and Nia, "I will keep silent about today's events!"

"Okay, thank you." Xiaobai looked at Admiral Fang Jie, smiled and nodded. "Thank you for your help."

"...Admiral Lu Lin, I've troubled you greatly today. Now that these matters are settled, I should take my leave..." Admiral Fang Jie said, bowing his head.

"Aren't you going to stay for a meal before you leave?"

"No, no... really no... my ship girl is still waiting for me at home..." Admiral Fang Jie swallowed hard and said hastily.

“I see…then ship girls are indeed more important.” Xiaobai nodded in agreement. She smiled slightly as she looked at Admiral Fang Jie’s nervous expression, then turned to Nia and Luo Lian beside her, “Lianlian.”

"Hmm?" Luo Lian looked up.

Do you still have the solution steps for the last few questions in the first set of research exam questions?

“Yes, we do. Do you want it now?” Luo Lian asked back. “Nia and I should have the draft paper for these questions in our dorm room.”

"Then may I go and fetch the draft paper for the last few questions and give it to Admiral Fang Jie as a farewell gift?"

"Well, it's no use anyway, I have no objection." Luo Lian nodded decisively.

"Thank you, Lianlian." Xiaobai stepped forward, hugged Luo Lian, and kissed her on the cheek. "You're amazing!"

"..." Luo Lian swayed, covering her cheek where Xiao Bai had kissed her, pinching her nose tightly with her other hand, her breathing suddenly becoming rapid.

"Huh? Lianlian, what's wrong with you...?"

"I'm fine...I...I'll go to the dorm to get some draft paper..." Luo Lian shook her head, desperately avoiding eye contact with Xiao Bai, and then staggered out of the living room, pinching her nose.

Xiao Bai watched Luo Lian leave, then looked at Admiral Fang Jie.

At this moment, Admiral Fang Jie showed a look of surprise and delight.

"Admiral Lu, Admiral Lu Lin... can you really give me the answers to the first set of scientific research questions?" Admiral Fang Jie couldn't believe his ears.

“Yes, Lianlian also said that those answers are useless anyway.” Xiaobai said to Admiral Fangjie, “Admiral Fangjie, you like solving math problems, right? Then you can have these answers.”

"Thank you, thank you so much!" Admiral Fang Jie nodded hurriedly, rubbing his hands together, looking overjoyed. "I...I will always remember Admiral Lu Lin's generous gift..."

"Don't thank me. Lianlian solved all these problems by herself. If you want to thank someone, thank Lianlian."

"Yes Yes!"

"..."

ten minutes later.

Admiral Fang Jie pushed a cart full of draft paper and walked out of the temporary naval base under the escort of a group of ship girls.

Outside the temporary garrison, the sea breeze was bleak. When the surrounding admirals saw Admiral Fang Jie pushing a handcart out, they all cast puzzled glances at him.

Admiral Fang Jie completely ignored the gazes around him. He simply gripped the small cart handle tightly, looked back at the gate of the temporary garrison, and was filled with emotion.

Ugh……

Life.

Amidst the joy, Admiral Fang shook his head, his emotions a complex mix.

Unexpectedly... the core of the Nia trio would be Admiral Lu Lin.

To be so highly regarded by five of the top ten admirals, what exactly is Admiral Lu Lin's identity...?

...Could she be the world's number one admiral who has never shown his face?

A thought suddenly popped into Admiral Fang Jie's mind.

Admiral Fang Jie stared silently at the temporary garrison headquarters. He stared at the red gate for a long while before finally chuckling to himself.

Admiral Fang Jie slapped his head and shook it.

What am I even thinking?