Chapter 320: Beloved Vodka

The next day, the summit of the nine major factions had no request for Qin Ge to participate. So after being busy for two days, he happened to have a day off, could keep his shipgirls company, and could also rest properly.

However, while he was resting, A Furore appeared in a Donghuang hotel with two guests.

These two guests were precisely the reason A Furore had been staying in the Northern Union these past few days.

"Qin Ge Commander, hello. I am the Northern Union's dreadnought battleship Gangut, an old friend of A Furore. I've been observing your outstanding performance these days, but I haven't had time to come over and greet you proactively.

"So taking advantage of today being a day off, I specially had A Furore bring me over to witness this miraculous commander of yours." A woman dressed in Northern Union military uniform, looking extremely imposing, said to Qin Ge.

On the other side, also an old friend of A Furore, though the person looks more youthful.

"Hello, Qin Ge Commander, I am the protected cruiser Mercury Memorial~ I once fought in the Black Sea Fleet that galloped across the world, and also participated in another great war alongside A Furore!

"I've long heard A Furore speak of you, but due to faction reasons, I never had a chance to talk to you; this time I also came of my own accord."

Looking at these two beside A Furore, Qin Ge instantly became solemn. Not only because the two are veteran soldiers who have seen much battle, but also because the meanings behind their names.

Although in his own world, that alliance touted as unbreakable ultimately fell apart. Yet those who initially devoted themselves wholeheartedly to revolution, to the communist cause, remain worthy of respect.

And these three before him represent the most vigorous years of that vast alliance.

"A Furore", "October Revolution", "Communist International"—these names, even in the distant East, the spirit they represent echoes in the hearts of revolutionaries.

"Thank you very much for coming, seniors. This isn't a place to talk; otherwise let's go to our floor's meeting room or restaurant." Qin Ge smiled at the several people, then glanced at the hall's surroundings and proposed.

"Hehe, then let's go to the restaurant; the meeting hall would be too solemn. We didn't come this time as representatives of the Northern Union faction, but to visit an outstanding junior together with old friends." Gangut said heartily.

"That's fine; Donghuang's tradition is also to discuss matters over the dinner table, so let's go to the restaurant." Qin Ge smiled at Gangut and the others.

Immediately, Qin Ge led the way, bringing Gangut and the others to the floor where they resided. After arriving at the restaurant, everyone took their seats, except for Guanghui and Ou Gen Qin Wang who accompanied Qin Ge, and Belfast serving nearby; the others did not come over.

After everyone sat down, before they began speaking, Belfast picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for everyone.

However, Gangut frowned at the tea, and Qin Ge keenly caught this scene.

"Senior Gangut, does this black tea not suit your taste? If so, I can have Belfast switch to some green tea or the like." Qin Ge said to Gangut.

"It's not that the tea is bad; I just don't usually like drinking tea." Gangut shook his head.

Qin Ge, hearing this, became curious and, with a hint of doubt, asked, "What does Senior Gangut usually like to drink?"

This question was not answered by Gangut, but by the nearby Mercury Memorial, who looked rather curious.

"She, her usual favorite drink is vodka." Mercury Memorial laughed and said to Qin Ge.

"I see, I recall that Senior A Furore also likes to drink vodka." Qin Ge said, suddenly understanding.

"Oh no, not at all." Mercury Memorial quickly shook her head, "A Furore usually keeps her drinking under control, which is why the Soviet Alliance trusts her so much, sending her to Donghuang."

"However, Gangut treats vodka as water, meaning she doesn't drink it only at special times; she drinks vodka all the time."

"Comrade, vodka is a good thing; compared to so-called black tea, it's much more delicious. Not only does it keep one's body warm, it also boosts fighting spirit—such a thing naturally should be drunk every day, all the time." Gangut retorted to Mercury Memorial.

"Hah~" Mercury Memorial spread her hands toward Qin Ge, shrugged, "That's just how it is."

"Hahaha." A Furore beside them couldn't help but laugh, "Qin Ge, Gangut is famous in our Northern Union for her capacity, so we don't need to worry about her; when hosting, just let her drink vodka."

A Furore said this, then took out a bottle of vodka from her ship equipment space, twisted open the cap, and placed it in front of Gangut.

Immediately, under the astonished gazes of Qin Ge and his nearby shipgirls, Gangut's eyes instantly turned fiery; she finally seized the vodka on the table and gulped down several mouthfuls. When she set the bottle down, a full bottle of vodka had been reduced to just a small half.

"Hah~ Indeed, vodka is still the best, especially A Furore's batch of vodka. Is this the one you had Soviet Russia bring for you? She usually doesn't bring me alcohol." Gangut said to A Furore.

Qin Ge watched this scene, suddenly feeling his stomach heat up and a sense of dizziness. Indeed, living up to the reputation of the Northern Union's heavy drinker, impressive.

A Furore also answered Gangut's question, "This wasn't brought by Russia; it's Mercury Memorial who bought it for me."

"Huh? Mercury, you can't drink alcohol, can you?" Gangut asked, looking at Mercury Memorial sitting beside him.

"I can't drink vodka, but I'm not unable to buy vodka." Mercury Memorial said helplessly.

"Haha, then from now on I'll entrust my vodka to you; this vodka is indeed delicious." Gangut said while picking up the bottle and taking a sip.

"I say, you guys, as soon as vodka is mentioned you forget why you came today, but Qin Ge is still sitting right in front of us." A Furore laughed.

"Oh, right, look at my memory—once vodka comes up I forget everything." Gangut patted his head, then apologetically said to Qin Ge, "Sorry, Qin Ge Commander, I really just like vodka a lot, so I got excited."

"Right, Qin Ge Commander, would you like a drink? Otherwise we could also have a few cups together."

Looking at the enthusiastic yet apologetic Gangut, Qin Ge felt a few black lines shoot across his head, but he couldn't bring himself to refuse her goodwill, so he said to her, "Since Senior Gangut has invited me like this, naturally I can have a cup."

"Haha, great, come let me pour you one." Gangut said, then took a clean cup from the side of the table, poured Qin Ge a cup of vodka, and placed it before him.