Chapter 234: Reason

When walking away from Jin Gang, Qin Ge felt that Jin Gang's attitude toward him had eased considerably. He couldn't say exactly what had changed, but indeed something had changed.

Belfast, walking behind Qin Ge, smiled and said to him, "Master, do you feel that Jin Gang asked a lot of questions today?"

"Not bad, I also had a good harvest today." Qin Ge smiled and said, "Or rather, Belfast, do you think they have a problem?"

Belfast shook her head and said, "I just feel something is strange. Jin Gang is very concerned about your opinion on the Free Shipgirls joining the Fleet, but according to what Miss Guanghui said earlier, she personally has no intention of joining any other fleet."

Qin Ge nodded and said, "Indeed, if she wanted to join the Fleet, the Front Line has many commanders more outstanding than me; if she wanted to join, she would have done so long ago, no need to wait until now."

"Perhaps she is just curious about Guanghui, why she joined my Fleet."

Belfast smiled faintly. Although Qin Ge said that, she did not think that was Jin Gang's true intention; perhaps Jin Gang had other meanings, but since she hasn't spoken it out, they cannot know.

"But Master really doesn't know why Miss Guanghui wanted to join our Fleet, does she?" Belfast said.

"I don't know." Qin Ge shook his head. "Before, because Guanghui joining our Fleet was really exciting, later as we gradually got to know each other, I also didn't ask her why she joined the Fleet; anyway, once she joined, she became a member of our Fleet."

"Why not ask now? Anyway, Miss Guanghui has been in our Fleet for a long time; if you, Master, ask, I believe she will definitely say." Belfast smiled.

Qin Ge thought for a moment, then nodded. He then stepped forward and walked toward the place where they had previously sunbathed.

Upon arriving, he found that only Lie Ke Xing Dun and Guanghui remained; everyone else had already left.

"Huh, how come only the two of you are left? Where are the others?" Qin Ge said to Guanghui and Lie Ke Xing Dun.

"They saw that you, Commander, had already left, so they felt bored and went back to their rooms." Lie Ke Xing Dun smiled and said, "Commander, didn't you go to Jin Gang's place? How did you come back so quickly?"

Qin Ge sat beside them and said, "I just went to chat with Jin Gang for a while and then came back; it's not something important that requires a lot of time."

"How do you feel about them, Commander? Which one have you taken a liking to? If you want, I can go act as a matchmaker for you." Guanghui said with a smile.

Qin Ge shook his head and said, "This depends on fate; you can't force it, just like before with me and you. But coming back to the point, Guanghui, why did you join our Fleet back then?"

"Although I am somewhat special, I don't think that's why you chose me, because back then you didn't know I came from another world."

"Oh my, Commander, what's wrong with you today? Why did you suddenly think to ask this question?" Guanghui said, somewhat puzzled.

Qin Ge replied, "Because when I was chatting with Jin Gang earlier, we brought up this issue."

"He told me that you were very popular on the Front Line, and many commanders wanted you to join their Fleets, but you refused them all."

"But why did you choose to join my Fleet? She asked me that, and I couldn't answer."

"Afterwards I also thought about it, and I realized that back then I wasn't outstanding, and our Fleet's strength wasn't strong either; after you joined, up to now you have still been our Fleet's strongest Combat Power."

"So I'm puzzled—why exactly did you join my Fleet?"

When Qin Ge finished expressing his thoughts, Lie Ke Xing Dun beside him also curiously looked at Guanghui. Although she knew Guanghui had joined the Fleet midway, she never expected that Qin Ge, as Commander, would actually not know why Guanghui joined his own Fleet.

Guanghui looked at the earnest Qin Ge and couldn't help but chuckle, "If Commander wants to know, then I can just tell you, right?"

"Actually, back on the Front Line, many people asked me to join their Fleets; I had already told you, Commander, hadn't I? But for various reasons, I never ended up joining."

"Afterwards, the Prince sent me an invitation, saying that her Academy had an exceptionally outstanding Commander, although merely a cadet, with limitless potential and great promise."

"And she invited me over to serve as that Commander's escort, while also being able to relax and ease the tense mindset from the Front Line."

"And that Commander is you, Commander. When I came to Shenhua City, the first time I saw you was not in your office, but in the Grand Lecture Hall where you were teaching."

"At that time, you left a deep impression on me. A Commander with only the rank of a private, yet showing no fear. Energetically, you lectured a group of lieutenants, captains, and majors."

"Later, I went on missions with you and chatted with you, learning your ideals and ambitions. Furthermore, I discovered that the Commander had no thoughts toward me like a guitar commander would—such as coveting my strength or coveting my appearance."

"Instead, you showed great respect. Although the Commander is not a gentleman, your demeanor left a deep impression on me. Afterwards I recall that it was during that mission that my resolve to join your Fleet solidified."

"Because your ideals and mine are very similar—burning oneself to illuminate others, letting us advance through the darkness before dawn, bringing light and warmth to those who come after."

"So, at that moment I finally made my decision: I hope to join your Fleet, and even more, I hope to spend my life with you, working together for this ideal."

Guanghui spoke very slowly, her eyes looking at Qin Ge filled with deep emotion, "This is why I joined the Fleet, Commander—do you know now?"

Qin Ge smiled faintly and nodded, "I know, though I'm not as good as you say."

Guanghui smiled faintly, "One cannot judge one's own excellence; only others can judge whether a Commander is excellent. In my assessment, the Commander is the most outstanding Commander I have ever seen."

"Furthermore, Commander, you need to be confident; I believe in you, and before long you will surely be the most outstanding Commander in Donghuang, and the most outstanding Commander in the entire Azure Lane."

Qin Ge couldn't help but scratch his head, then solemnly said to Guanghui, "If this is your wish, then I will strive to become the most outstanding Commander in Donghuang, and strive to become the most outstanding Commander in the entire Azure Lane."

The two looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

At that moment, Lie Ke Xing Dun beside them said, "Why do I suddenly feel a bit envious?"

Qin Ge chuckled, "Envious of what? I have my story with Guanghui, and I have my story with you; our days ahead are still long."

"What the Commander said is really nice, but from now on you have to call me older sister." Lie Ke Xing Dun said teasingly.