Chapter 145: About Hai Lun Na

Cleaning naturally varies in speed and thoroughness; some are fast, some slow, some rough, some detailed. So when the fastest cleaning is finished, one hurries to the rooms nearby that are either their own or still uncleaned to help.

Thanks to everyone's joint effort, by the time the sun was about to set, the cleaning of the second-floor rooms and corridors, as well as the public areas, was completed.

Naturally, the person who contributed the most was the Head Maid, Belfast, since she does this professionally. Yet the one who helped others the most was not Qin Ge, but Hai Lun Na.

This surprised Qin Ge; he hadn't expected that Hai Lun Na, who looked worried, would also have all-around domestic skills, even doing better than he, who had lived alone for over a decade.

When he asked Hai Lun Na about this, she wore a sorrowful expression and told Qin Ge, "Although I can do these things and usually help my companions, on the battlefield they are useless."

"What is truly useful is the commander's command; please, commander, lead us to victory, okay?"

"Victory" had almost become Hai Lun Na's obsession; since summoning this girl, Qin Ge felt an oppressive atmosphere lingering over her heart.

He nodded firmly at Hai Lun Na and said, "Of course we will head toward victory, but before that we must seriously face life. If we ourselves do not cherish this peaceful environment now, how can we ask others to cherish the peace we have fought long and hard for?"

Qin Ge's words left Hai Lun Na unable to rebut, but rebutting was not her nature. So she lightly nodded, agreeing to his words, yet how to do so still required Qin Ge's guidance.

After everyone had arranged their room belongings and clothing, they all went together to the outdoor rest area.

Seeing the refreshed rest area, Qin Ge couldn't help but smile and say, "When you have nothing to do later, you can stay here to chat and drink tea."

"The commander can join us too, not just us," Guanghui said to Qin Ge.

"Well, let's stop here for today; everyone is a bit tired, so let's rest a while and chat. The kitchen, dining hall, meeting room, and offices, etc., can be tidied up tomorrow," Qin Ge told everyone.

"Hearing the commander say that, I feel we'll have a lot to tidy up tomorrow," Weineituo said in surprise.

Qin Ge couldn't help but laugh and shake his head, "You think so? That's why moving is the busiest. Not only must we tidy each person's room, but also anything else we can use."

Moreover, this reception house is fairly large; even the usual passageways need cleaning, including the third floor, to maintain a clean environment so that when we have more people later we can directly assign rooms without each newcomer having to clean their own.

"Sounds troublesome," Weineituo said.

"Life is like that; there are many things you find troublesome, but it's precisely these troubles that make up the little bits of our lives," Qin Ge said.

"Hehe, the commander said that well. We live together not just for battle; most of our time is spent living together, so we must take it seriously," Guanghui appeared to say to Weineituo, but her gaze kept fixed on Hai Lun Na.

After all, Hai Lun Na's situation is all too obvious; basically anyone who pays attention can notice her sorrow.

"Belfast, let them sit here to chat and rest first; we'll go together to the cafeteria and bring back today's food," Qin Ge said to Belfast.

"Yes, master," Belfast nodded.

She did not ask why Qin Ge today requested to go to the cafeteria with her, knowing that normally she goes alone; but since Qin Ge voluntarily made the request, he must have his reasons, so she only needed to agree.

Thus Qin Ge led Belfast downstairs, heading toward the cafeteria along the main road.

"Master, do you have something to say to me together?" Belfast asked Qin Ge with a smile.

"Hmm," Qin Ge nodded, "Did you notice Hai Lun Na's expression, and her demeanor from when she was built until now?"

"Master, are you worried about Hai Lun Na's condition?" Belfast asked Qin Ge with a smile.

"Yes, that girl's situation inevitably causes worry," Qin Ge told Belfast, "Being able to show this expression on her face proves she doesn't have deep scheming, and every time she speaks to me she expresses her longing for victory."

I wonder if she might do something impulsive in order to achieve some victories.

Belfast nodded, "I think you may be overthinking, master; perhaps precisely because that child longs for victory, she will follow your orders more closely."

Because that child herself is a very gentle and considerate girl, as seen today when she voluntarily helped Ling Bo tidy her room.

Thus, perhaps she can better appreciate the value of comrades and therefore cherish each victory all the more.

"Hmm, what you said is indeed quite possible," Qin Ge nodded, "In our world's history, the light cruiser Hai Lun Na has also been quite disaster-prone."

In the Pearl Harbor battle, the Pennsylvania beside her was attacked by aircraft, and Oklahoma, California, and Arizona also sank; if we translate that into the shipgirl's record, it means she personally witnessed her companions sink before her eyes.

That must be a very painful experience for a girl, right?

"Hearing master say that, according to my past experience, Hai Lun Na should be a very ordinary girl; what she needs most now is someone she deems reliable, namely someone who can lead her to victory."

So master need not worry too much; just do as you usually do, give Hai Lun Na confidence in victory, and I believe her condition will gradually improve. You can also talk to her more often; I believe you are quite good at this, master.

Belfast offered her advice to Qin Ge; this time, her gaze and thoughts were fully laid bare before him.

"Indeed, as expected of Belfast, this troublesome problem of mine has been easily solved by you. Coming out with you this time has been truly wonderful," Qin Ge said to Belfast with a smile.

"Being able to relieve the master's worries is a maid's honor," Belfast paused, made a slight curtsy to Qin Ge, and said, "I hope that if the master ever has any problems, you can come directly to me; Belfast will always be ready to relieve your worries."

"Hehe, good, let's leave it at that." Qin Ge nodded, "Come on, we should hurry to the cafeteria now."

"Yes, master."