My ship girl setup is off...

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"Saratoga, you've got guts!" Zheng Ri was stunned. In particular, the way the ship girls looked at Saratoga had changed. Everyone else had come over to offer their greetings, but Saratoga just came over and delivered a shocking opening blow in front of everyone. Is that alright?

"Commander! Just tell me if you'll agree or not, Saratoga!" This is all for her sister! Sister, I hope you won't punish Saratoga later. This is all for our own good, Saratoga thought quickly.

"Well... not for now. I'm not saying I won't give it to you, it's just that agreeing now wouldn't be fair to the ship girls who promised before." Masahiro crossed his arms, unfazed by Saratoga's impromptu confession. He thought it over carefully. If he agreed now, things wouldn't be very stable, and Akagi and Littorio would cause trouble. But...

“We can discuss this privately, but I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer,” Zheng Ri said, reorganizing his words.

"Okay, then it's settled, Commander. Sara will definitely remember this. If you don't come, Sara will definitely take this magical girl's special magic wand and give you a good corrective operation!"

Saratoga understood what Masaharu meant: it wouldn't work now, as it would upset the previous ship girls, but she also explained that she would definitely get a satisfactory reply, which meant it was possible, so it seemed there was hope.

"Hmph, Sara is quite clever, unlike that big dummy Anchorage," Saratoga thought mischievously.

"Then Saratoga won't bother the Commander anymore, she's going to find her older sister." Saratoga bent down, put her hands behind her back, closed one eye, smiled and stuck out her tongue, pretending to be cute before quickly running away. If she didn't run away, she would be caught and interrogated by the ship girls on the scene.

Zheng Ri looked at Saratoga, who had vanished in a flash, with a strange expression. He thought to himself, "Did you just want to show off your presence here? No way. When Lexington and the others arrive, we'll teach Saratoga a lesson."

"Commander, I, Soviet Russia, representing the Northern Union, come to greet you. It's been a long time!"

After Saratoga left, it was naturally the turn of the next faction's ship girl, namely Soviet Rossiya and Tashkent from the Northern Union.

"Hello, Soviet Rossiya and Tashkent. But Soviet Rossiya, your name is too long. Can I just call you Rossiya?" Zheng Ri has a strong feeling about the Northern Union, not just as her ship girl. After all, their goal is to make that non-existent world exist as much as possible. Has no one ever thought about such a society?

Zheng Ri had considered it, but reality was not so simple, so he decided to turn his attention to the deck of Soviet Russia, which was more practical.

“It’s alright. Although it’s true that you have to use the full name of someone to show respect... and you have to look directly at them, our relationship goes beyond that, right, Commander?” Rossia allowed Masahari to use the abbreviation she was given, and as she spoke, she noticed Masahari’s gaze on her deck. In Rossia’s opinion, this was probably an acknowledgment of her charm.

“Yes, Comrade, you can’t just look at the deck of the Soviet Union’s sister; you have to look into her eyes,” Tashkent brought up the topic at an inopportune moment, making everyone on the ship feel awkward.

"Ahem, Tashkent is right. Then I'll keep an eye on Tashkent. Is there anything Tashkent wants to say to me?" As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Ri regretted it. Oh dear, did saying that make him sound like a bad uncle?

"Emmm, there's nothing in particular I want to say to Comrade-chan right now, but... everyone really misses Comrade-chan, including Tashkent."

Shigan seemed a little unsure of what to say. Her two small hands, wrapped in the lining, touched each other, a hint of hesitation in her expression. Her little face puffed out slightly, as if she was anxious about not being able to speak.

Seeing this scene, Zheng Ri felt the beauty of the little girl for the first time. He immediately thought of a saying: "Idiosyncrasies ruin a country, Tashkent is doomed." He really wanted to pinch the snow cap on Tashkent's head; it was fragrant and soft.

But he was caught by Rossia's sharp gaze the moment he thought about it.

"Ahem, Commander, pedophilia is a very bad thing. Be careful, or you might get arrested," Rossia said, feigning a warning, the meaning of which was quite clear.

If you dare to smelt copper, then you'll only be able to stay with the Royal Ark.

"Getting back to the main topic, Commander, we know your current situation. Don't worry, Lingmin and Minsk are on their way to help, and we should have results soon," Rossia said with a smile. Now, the entire port area is mobilized, and all relevant researchers in the port area have been called over to help. The data rooms of each faction have also been opened to Akashi and some of their personnel, even if it's only temporary, it's enough.

"Yes, I understand what you've done for me, and I'm a little touched," Zheng Ri said, looking at Rossia with emotion and a touch of guilt.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't moved. After all, it was the first time so many girls had gone to such lengths to come to my side. Even if I didn't feel it directly, their words and actions suggested they had done a lot.

But what can I do for them?

"That's enough, Commander. You don't need to think too much. This is what we think we need to do, and you don't need to feel guilty." Seeing that Zheng Ri looked guilty, Rossia knew that his commander was also the kind of person who was kind-hearted and considerate of his subordinates.

After all, everyone knows how to be grateful, but how many people can truly do it? Especially when it comes to ship girls' natural behavior towards their commanders, it's even rarer.

"Alright, let Yixian talk to you from here on out, Commander." Rosia chose to hand over the reins to the next person. There were some things she could say, but some things she couldn't. Rosia knew she had to know her limits.

Zheng Ri watched as Rossia took Tashkent's little hand and left. Then, walking towards him were Yi Xian, who was holding an umbrella with plum blossom branches printed on it, and Zhen Hai, whose ribbons were unconsciously fluttering.

With dignified bearing and elegant posture, they possessed unparalleled beauty and charm, unique among the two.

The two walked hand in hand to Zheng Ri, like two inseparable best friends. One had bright red eyes, while the other had dark red eyes. The only thing they had in common was that they were both looking at Zheng Ri, their eyes filled with barely suppressed affection. The vow rings on their hands further confirmed their identities.

"My husband, are you alright?"

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Chapter 20 The Troubles of Happiness

"Husband, why aren't you saying anything?"

"No, I just... it's the first time I've heard this title, and I'm a little unsure how to respond..." Zheng Ri looked embarrassed, simply too shy. It was like having his wife bring him a meal at work and say things like, "Honey, you're amazing..."

It would be a lie to say I'm not happy, I'm ecstatic! But the problem is, if I were to reply, wouldn't I have to call her "wife"?

"Alright, since you're not used to it, let's talk about it privately. Have you eaten yet, my husband?"

"I've eaten, but Yixian, why did you suddenly say that?" Zhengri almost laughed. They were just having a good chat, but suddenly it felt like a family member was asking about him.

Have you got a meal yet?

"Isn't this what you've heard most often before, my husband?" As intelligent as she was, Yixian naturally understood Zhengri's meaning. However, Yixian didn't think that way. She believed that being a family was the most important thing.

“But my husband, everyone and I miss you very much, Pinghai, Ninghai, and the children, especially Anshan. Of course, Zhenhai also came with me for this reason.” After saying this, Yixian gently pushed and pulled Zhenhai, who was holding her arm. However, Zhenhai did not speak, but his dark red eyes stared straight at Zhengri, and his meaning was very clear.

"...The Commander is the head of the port, and there's a reason for that. However, as the Commander's strategist, one certainly won't leave the decision-maker's side for too long."

Zhenhai understood the meaning behind Yixian's push and pull. Warm breaths escaped from her rosy lips, and her eyes glistened with a watery light. It would be too embarrassing for her to say that ambiguous title in front of so many people in the port area. She could only express her concern and care with words that had a hidden meaning.

"I know, Yixian, Zhenhai, I understand what you mean, but where are Pinghai, Ninghai, and the Four Heavenly Kings?" Zheng Ri understood their concern. Even though every ship girl from the previous faction would come to greet him, the later ones would also keep coming. Was this kind of concern something he could really have?

“Those children are playful, and we were afraid they would cause trouble if we called them over, so we had to ask Binjiang Haitian and the others to keep them in check. You can talk to them properly when you see your husband later,” Yixian and Zhenhai exchanged a glance before offering a selective explanation.

Yi Xian understood her husband's meaning: if his wife came, the children would definitely have to come too, but that wouldn't work, with so many ship girls in the port.

Compared to other factions, Donghuang has fewer ships. Apart from the buff of having a commander from Donghuang, Donghuang lacks powerful ships and is at a disadvantage no matter what. Naturally, it cannot do such a thing. Although Anshan and Changchun are missile destroyers, they are no match for four fists.

If someone really brings their whole family, although the people in the port area won't say anything on the surface, they'll secretly engage in some kind of power struggle. Where there are people, there's a social hierarchy; that's how it is.

"Okay, since you've said that, then I'll go see them next time." Zheng Ri didn't really understand what Yi Xian meant, so he just assumed that since she wasn't coming to see them, he would go by himself.

"Well, Yixian has nothing more to say now. What about Zhenhai?" Yixian looked at Zhenhai. Although Zhenhai was also her husband's wife, she was never very proactive, which was not good.

After all, if you don't fight, others will consider it a forfeit. The port is lacking in everything except ship girls and money. If you don't take the initiative, someone else will take the initiative for you.

If you don't try to take the initiative now, your sisters can't help you.

Facing Zheng Ri and Yi Xian's gazes, Zhen Hai decided to go all out. He smoothed his hair, bit his lip nervously, and said in a tone that carried a hidden meaning:

"Commander, come over for a game of Go when you have some free time... I'll teach you some moves you don't usually see, hmm."

"I'll remember, Zhenhai, but it might be a bit later." Zheng Ri could tell that Zhenhai was a little shy, and he felt a little regretful. Although she was a little different from what he remembered, it didn't matter. They were both his wives, and mutual respect was essential. But was it just about playing Go?

“Alright, then Yixian and Zhenhai won’t bother you any longer. Let’s leave the rest of the time to the other sisters who haven’t had a chance to talk to you.” Yixian first glanced at Zhengri with affection, then took Zhenhai’s hand and left, teasing him with her eyes as they walked back.

Is it really just about playing Go?

Yixian, don't tease me. You might need my help later.

As Zheng Ri watched Yi Xian and Zhen Hai leave hand in hand, he thought to himself, "These are true sisters. This is the kind of life I've always imagined."

After Yi Xian left, the remaining ship girls who hadn't interacted with Zheng Ri came to the projection screen one by one to greet her, including Dido, Sirius, Shinano Musashi, Little Laffey, and the adorable Anchorage.

Just as they were about to shut down the projection screen after finally greeting a large group of ship girls, the locked door of the port office was smashed open. In particular, the ship girls led by Vichy and Jean Bart, along with a bunch of destroyers, loudly protested.

Why didn't you call me! Richelieu!!

"Yeah, why don't the company leaders take us along!"

"Oppose the tyranny of powerful warships in ports! Protect the rights of weak ship girls!!"

"The port is a place of commander power politics! Opposition is ineffective! If you continue to cause trouble, the snack supply will be reduced for the next week! The leading ship girl will be stopped from providing snacks!"

"Eek!!! On behalf of the destroyers, I strongly object! The lives of weak ship girls matter too! We refuse to value the lives of large ship girls more than anything!!"

After saying that, the ship girl who led the trouble immediately pounced on me and started making a scene. You won't let me see the commander? Fine, then you won't have an easy time either!

There's no way around it. I thought I had finished chatting with my ship girls on my day off, but I can only keep chatting. They say that if you don't smoke, you'll feel resentful. Now that I don't even have any ship girls, it's natural that I'll have complaints.

By the time the chat ended, Zheng Ri's facial muscles were stiff, and it hurt whenever he tried to smile. So he simply lay down on the sofa and rested for a while before finishing up.

“Commander and the sisters seem to be having a great time chatting,” Plymouth said softly as she approached Zheng Ri, offering her white thighs as a lap pillow for him. She then gently massaged his facial muscles.

"Yes, they were quite happy, but I was quite tired."

"Is the Commander unhappy?"

"No, I didn't say that. I could only say it's a happy kind of trouble, a blissful kind of trouble."

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Chapter 21 Vanguard: Your Will!

After a gentle massage from Plymouth, feeling completely relaxed, Zheng Ri had the aide accompany him to collect the commander's training materials, visit the classroom, and then pick up the appropriate uniform.

Looking at the snow-white commander's uniform in front of him, Zheng Ri was very satisfied. He knew his size and didn't try it on, but the feeling of falling in love at first sight was wonderful.

The outfit features a snow-white main color scheme, with lapels on both sides and four rows of gold-plated trim. There are two pockets with gold buttons on each side of the chest. The white lining and black tie create a strong contrast. The cuffs are also edged with four gold-plated stripes, and even the front placket is decorated with gold buttons, giving it a high-end feel while also exuding a sense of authority.

Especially this hat, the medal on it is a gold-plated anchor, symbolizing the unity of Azur Lane, and it also features a black and white color scheme. Wearing it makes you look completely different.

It's fantastic, but at first they only issued two sets of the current season's uniforms, and we'll have to wait until the next season to get the summer ones.

After receiving his uniform, Zheng Ri signed his name on the autograph board in the linen room. He then handed one of the uniforms to Qian Wei and picked up another to compare it to himself. In a boastful tone, he said, "Qian Wei, what do you think of this uniform? I think it will really surprise you when I put it on."

"Of course, my commander is the most handsome, and he will become the most powerful person in the world in the future. I will achieve countless victories in the direction you point out!!" Looking at Zheng Ri's happy expression, Qian Wei also fell into his own fantasy. As a knight, what could be more romantic and honorable than winning for his lord and offering everything? If there is, it is the eternal promise made after the victory.

"Forget about saying that. I don't have any grand ambitions. As long as you all live peacefully, that's enough. You're the person with the greatest power in the world. If you can't even protect your own ship girls, then you're useless." Zheng Ri handed the uniform to Qian Wei, not very optimistic about Qian Wei's seemingly optimistic statement. There are too many unknowns in this world. Compared to "follow me and fight the landlord to divide the land," Zheng Ri said he would rather be close to his own ship girls.

I'm not some ancient god commander who can manipulate stars with his bare hands; I just need to guard my own little territory.

"Commander, you must believe that our ship's future strength will definitely be much greater than this." Avant-garde frowned on her pretty face at her commander's lack of confidence. A lack of confidence in her fleet would seriously hurt the women in the port.

However, considering that there were other people around, the vanguard did not say anything important. Even the fleet that he was about to mention became the future. He put the two sets of uniforms that the commander handed him into his ship equipment and thought about how to explain to the commander.

Zheng Ri stopped talking to Qian Wei and instead picked up a few thin textbooks, heading towards another supply route. Turning to look at Qian Wei, whose faces seemed a little sullen, Zheng Ri gazed at the roadside scenery and said in a nonchalant tone:

"Avant-garde? I believe it, I absolutely believe it."

"How could I not know about my port? I have nearly 600 ship girls. Even if you exclude those with purple equipment that hasn't been upgraded, most of my ship girls are at least level 100 with full stars and max limit breaks. What's more, a large portion of them have gold equipment, and some even have colored equipment."

"I wouldn't say I'd sweep everything away, but I'd at least be unimpeded. People from any country would have to greet me as 'Sir, please come first.'" As he spoke, Zheng Ri chuckled at his own words, though Qian Wei might not have known the joke.

"But think about it, if I were to become the world police, you might not object, but at least you would have to keep most of the ship girls away from the port. I don't want you to leave me, I just want to keep you by my side. Thinking about it carefully, I'm quite selfish." Zheng Ri spoke his heart out in a somewhat calm tone, and then looked straight at Qian Wei.

Zheng Ri had considered this question before. He had already made a plan when he first transmigrated: one day in the future, when his ship girl asked him why he didn't do it, he would choose to answer with this one question.

Perhaps this isn't the best answer, but it's the most sincere thought. I just didn't expect this time to come so soon.

"I understand, Commander, your will!"

Vanguard stopped, straightened her body, and saluted Zheng Ri with her right hand. The ship girl might ask the commander for his opinion, but she would not contradict his will. Moreover, the firm thoughts transmitted from the mental network made Vanguard understand that her commander was not deceiving her, so Vanguard followed Zheng Ri's will.

"...No need to be so cautious. Although we don't cause trouble, we're not afraid of it either. We'll fight if we have to, and take what we're entitled to. Let's fight once and for all to avoid a hundred more blows." Zheng Ri was startled by Qian Wei's cautious demeanor. Perhaps there was something wrong with what he said, so he changed his words to avoid Qian Wei misunderstanding.

Indeed, upon hearing this explanation, the tense expression on Qianwei's face relaxed, revealing...

With a satisfied smile, he jokingly addressed his commander in a slightly flustered tone.

"I thought the Commander would stop building ship girls and just leave us to our own devices."

"Your reading comprehension is off. You're my ship girls, where do you think you're going? And there will definitely be more than just the current ship girls in the future." Masahi had completely understood that the more possessive he looked at them, the happier he was.

"But building means competing with others for battle merits, resources, and allocations, Commander. So we can't just stay in our own little territory."

"Then let's... just rob it."

"The commander changes his mind very quickly."

"You don't understand what avant-garde is. It's called adaptable selective standards and flexible moral bottom lines..."

A man and a boat walked along the road, and as dusk fell, their two shadows gradually merged together.

"Commander, welcome back."

Hearing the door open, Plymouth, wearing an apron and holding a soup spoon, came out and saw a person and a boat chatting and laughing. They were clearly happy and didn't see him.

This is how the same thing?

What happened?

Your relationship gets better and better after you go out together, right?

I was here first, so why did things turn out this way? Whether it was the first time we met or the first time we cooked together, I was here first... so why did it all turn out this way?

Plymouth felt that this time she shouldn't be in the kitchen, or even in the living room, but should be outside.

Chapter 22 The Ultimate Insult

"What's up with her?"