Chapter 488: Traces of an Old Friend

Qin Ge watched Li Chenming's departing figure, and couldn't help but take another look at Guan Xue's file.

"Was he two years ahead of us? Then that must be Xu Xin's class."

Thinking of this, Qin Ge let out a long sigh, "Speaking of which, I don't know how he's doing now."

At that moment, a figure walked over and asked Qin Ge, "What's up? You look a bit down—could it be that the newly arrived commander doesn't meet your standards?"

Qin Ge turned his head to look at the person, shook his head, "Just thinking about something. Hu Feng, you're directly under the Maritime Affairs Bureau, right?"

"I'm saying, you've been around me this long—don't you even know my position yet?" Hu Feng said with a smile.

Qin Ge smiled, "Can you do me a favor?"

"Oh? Commander Qin Gang asking for help with something like this is quite rare—what's the favor? If it's beyond my ability, I'll refuse without hesitation." Hu Feng smiled.

"Can you help me find a person?" Qin Ge asked.

"A person? Is it a civilian or a commander? Be more specific." Hu Feng said.

"He's a commander, two years ahead of my class. His name is Xu Xin. He used to be a member of the Orchid Grand Fleet, previously stationed in Minghai City." Qin Ge asked.

"What do you want him for?" Hu Feng wondered, "From what you say, he sounds like an ordinary commander—after all, I basically know the names of all the newcomer commanders these two years."

Qin Ge smiled, "To repay a debt of gratitude."

"Repay a debt of gratitude?" Hu Feng was a little surprised.

"If I say I never even thought of becoming a commander back then, would you believe me?" Qin Ge said with a laugh.

"I don't believe it." Hu Feng said bluntly. To him today, someone who studies naval tactics so deeply would never have initially wanted to be a commander—that's pure nonsense.

If you don't want to be a commander, what's the point of studying naval tactics?

Qin Ge rolled his eyes, "I knew you wouldn't believe me, but help me look for him. Once you find him, you'll understand everything."

"Heh, you saying that actually piqued my interest—then I'll help you find him." Hu Feng smiled.

She then pulled out her communicator, pressed a few keys, and a very gentle voice came from the other end.

"Hu Feng, why did you suddenly think to send me a message?"

Hu Feng glanced at Qin Ge, then smiled, "Arizona, are you in the archives right now?"

"Yes, but didn't you return to Shenhua City, Hu Feng?" Arizona's doubtful voice came through the phone.

"No, I'm still on Sun Moon Island. I just had someone ask me to look up a commander's whereabouts, so I messaged you." Hu Feng smiled.

"Heh, I see. Go ahead—what's the person's name and what's his background?"

Hu Feng glanced at Qin Ge, then said, "He's a commander named Xu Xin, formerly a member of the Orchid Grand Fleet. I don't know if he's still around; he graduated from the Commander Academy three years ago."

"That's quite detailed—should be easy to find. Wait a moment, I'll look it up and tell you right away." Arizona said.

"Thanks, Arizona." Hu Feng smiled.

After saying that, Hu Feng looked at the somewhat tense Qin Ge beside him and smiled, "Don't worry—every commander's summons and mission schedule are recorded in the files. With Arizona checking, we'll have results soon."

Qin Ge let out a breath of relief upon hearing that, "Thanks, Hu Feng."

"No need to thank me, it's just a small effort." Hu Feng waved his hand, "Even without my help, you could find it through other channels—it's just a bit faster this way."

"But what exactly is your relationship with Xu Xin? I've never seen you this worried before—frankly, I'm curious."

Qin Ge smiled, "He's the first commander I ever met, and he's the one who recommended me to the Commander Academy. What do you say?"

Hu Feng's eyes lit up, "Heh, interesting. So what were you doing before you met him?"

Qin Ge chuckled, "Just going to school."

"I don't believe it." Hu Feng shook his head.

"Believe it or not, it's up to you." Qin Ge said, speechless.

While the two were bickering, Arizona's voice came through the communicator.

"Heh, the one beside Hu Feng is Commander Qin Ge, right?"

Qin Ge blinked, then gave an embarrassed laugh, "Hello, Arizona."

"Hello, Commander Qin Ge. It's been over a year since we last saw each other—your figure commanding the defense of Shenhua City is still vivid in my mind." Arizona said.

Qin Ge smiled, "Your figure is also vivid in my mind."

"Heh, so this time Commander Qin Ge wants to look up that commander's information, right?" Arizona said.

"Yes." Qin Ge said.

"Already looked it up." Arizona said.

Qin Ge instantly felt excited, "Where is he?"

"The Jadeite Grand Fleet." Arizona said.

"The Jadeite Grand Fleet? Why isn't he in the Orchid Grand Fleet anymore?" Qin Ge wondered.

"Because the Orchid Grand Fleet has become history." Arizona said, "During the Siren Tide two years ago, the Azure Orchid Grand Fleet suffered heavy casualties, so it was disbanded and reorganized."

"Two years ago?" Qin Ge blinked, "Was that when the Siren Tide was at its fiercest?"

"Exactly. Although Commander Qin Ge achieved zero casualties in Shenhua City, that was our Donghuang's most devastating engagement elsewhere." Arizona said, "Although many veteran grand fleets held their ground, many fleets like the Orchid Grand Fleet suffered heavy losses in that engagement and had to be reorganized."

"So where is the Jadeite Grand Fleet currently stationed?" Qin Ge asked.

"Minghai City." Arizona said.

Qin Ge immediately relaxed—still being in Minghai City is fine. "Thanks, Arizona."

"No problem, being able to help Commander Qin Ge is also my honor—I'll get back to work now."

"Mm."

As Hu Feng laughed and said a couple of things, he hung up the communicator, looked up at Qin Ge, and said, "How about it—what are you planning to do next? Are you going to Minghai City, or...?"

Qin Ge hesitated a bit, "I want him to come to my grand fleet, but Minghai City is really good—it's already familiar to him—so I'm a bit torn."

"Indeed, you look pretty torn, heh—but after this I won't be able to help much." Hu Feng laughed.

Qin Ge shrugged, "Indeed, thanks a lot today. I'll discuss it with my fleet girl when I get back."

Hmm, then see you tonight.

See you tonight.