Chapter 832: Preparations Complete

Although he was harshly mocked by the Prince of Wales, Qin Ge didn't feel wronged; after all, what was originally supposed to be a self-funded trip turned into a publicly funded one—how could that possibly be a grievance?

After confirming a few matters, Qin Ge and Belfast said goodbye to the Prince of Wales and then returned together to the reception house.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped through the reception house's doors, he saw Bisimai and Yixian, among others, talking in the grand hall.

"Huh, Bisimai, Yixian? Weren't you supposed to be negotiating cooperation with Donghuang this morning? Why are you back already? Did something happen?" Qin Ge asked as he approached.

"Oh, it's the commander. Judging by your appearance, you must have just come back from giving a lecture in the grand lecture hall?" Yixian said with a smile.

Qin Ge nodded. "Yes, let's hear about your situation first."

"Actually, we've already finished all negotiations for the cooperation and signed the relevant items, so we came back," Bisimai said.

"Huh?" Qin Ge said, somewhat surprised. "Isn't it usually supposed to take several days to finish, according to past experience?"

"The reason it went so quickly is that we basically proposed the cooperation terms, and Donghuang agreed to all of them; they also didn't make many demands on us, and everything was within a reasonable range, so the signing was very swift," Bisimai said.

Qin Ge stared for a moment, then smiled. "Although I only mentioned it briefly yesterday, it looks like they are indeed keeping their promises, and we absolutely cannot let them down on our end."

"That's natural, and Donghuang also shared their modification technology for Anshan and Changchun. Although the document only mentioned the method of the Four Symbols Power, by analogy I think it will be of great help for the later modifications of War Aversion and the ships of San Diego," Bisimai said.

"Hmm." Qin Ge nodded. "When the time comes, pass this technology to Hai Lun Na so she can start researching it in the port area right away and implement it as soon as possible."

"Understood." Bisimai nodded.

"How did the commander's lecture go today? What did you cover?" Yixian asked from the side.

"I didn't go into much knowledge; I just helped them sort out their mindset," Qin Ge said.

"That's true; sometimes adjusting one's mindset is far more useful than grasping extra knowledge. Especially since Donghuang has just gone through such a brutal battle, their mindset will determine Donghuang's future fate," Yixian said.

"By the way, besides that, I also told the Prince of Wales about our upcoming trip." Qin Ge rubbed his nose. "The result was that she gave me a lecture."

"Huh?" Bisimai frowned. "Commander, what exactly happened?"

Qin Ge waved his hand. "It's not her fault; I should have thought more carefully. I wanted to take the train together with everyone to Donghuang, visit some of its famous sights, take photos, buy souvenirs, just as a keepsake.

but the Prince of Wales gave me some points to note when heading to inland areas, because there aren't many shipgirls or Siren propaganda there; if various problems arise during the tour, how they should be dealt with, etc., I think what she said is quite right.

So this time our self‑funded trip turned into a publicly funded one, and the Prince of Wales also notified Yixian, asking the inland departments to make an exception for us so as to avoid unnecessary problems.

Bisimai nodded. "So the Prince of Wales is worried that we might clash with the inland populace, right?"

"Pretty much, after all, the coastal people are already used to shipgirls, so they can also recognize shipgirls and those dressed as commanders, and they will keep their distance and show respect.

but inland publicity on this matter is relatively scarce, which could lead to misunderstandings—for example, seeing you good‑looked and then speaking rudely, which is not impossible.

"For someone like Yixian you'd be fine, but if it were Akagi and Kaga types… I always feel something bad would happen. So to avoid those things happening, I still agreed to it; even if it draws more attention, it's fine—at least it won't cause trouble." Qin Ge said.

"Hehe, I feel the commander is a bit weary." Yixian laughed.

Qin Ge chuckled. "Nowhere, it's just my duty as commander. And since the trip was my idea, I should do a better job of preparing so everyone can travel without worries."

"Then when are we setting off?" Bisimai asked.

"Probably in about two days, after all Yixian still needs to contact the inland, and I don't think it'll be that fast," Qin Ge said.

"I think, judging by today's situation, it probably won't take two days." Bisimai laughed. "The commander should still give everyone advance notice so they can prepare; if it ends up being earlier, they can set off right away."

Qin Ge startled, then nodded. "What you said really could happen, so I won't chat with you any longer—you all hurry up and prepare. Yixian, please also notify the Donghuang folks; I'm off to tell Wuzang and Zhang Men to get ready."

"Understood."

After saying goodbye to Bisimai and Yixian, Qin Ge didn't return to his room but went straight to Wuzang and Zhang Men's rooms to give the notice.

Upon receiving the information, both of them understood. Actually, for them it doesn't matter what form it takes; as superiors they're already used to being watched, and as long as they can travel together with Qin Ge, there's no problem.

After receiving the responses from Wuzang and Zhang Men, Qin Ge put his mind at ease, then separately notified the Sea Legend and the faction leader's shipgirls who had followed him, and only then returned to his room to rest.

The next day, the Prince of Wales came again to the reception house. This time her purpose was not to invite Qin Ge to give a lecture, but to bring yesterday's promise.

"It's already done?" Qin Ge asked, somewhat surprised. After all, in his view this was a very complicated process; to be resolved this quickly was something he hadn't anticipated.

"Yes, don't underestimate our work efficiency. Although coastal and inland belong to two different systems, their connection is very tight. Things like yours, although important, aren't that hard to handle," the Prince of Wales said.

"Then how exactly are we going there?" Qin Ge asked.

"By train, and this train is a special service opened just for you; aside from the necessary driver, there's no one else on board." The Prince of Wales said, "And whenever we reach a station, local office staff will meet us and arrange our itinerary and hotels, etc., so you only need to sightsee."

Qin Ge sucked in a breath of cold air. "Sure enough, there's quite a show!"

"Isn't that necessary?"