Chapter 843: Festival Invitation

Many days have passed since arriving at the Sakura Empire, all work arrangements are very orderly, and under the mediation and negotiation of Akagi and Kaga, talks of cooperation with the Sakura Empire have gone very smoothly.

Although Akagi and Kaga's earlier choices cannot represent the choices of everyone in the Sakura Empire, the strength Qin Ge has shown now indicates that Akagi and Kaga's choice was successful, so the Sakura Empire has placed its bet on Qin Ge.

After all, when the Sakura Empire was in trouble last time, Qin Ge dispatched half of the shipgirls to reinforce them, which could represent the friendship between the two sides.

After arriving at the Sakura Empire, everyone did not go out for tourism, or rather, after seeing the vast landscapes of Donghuang, there is not much here in the Sakura Empire that is attractive.

The so-called Fuji Shen Shan, the so-called farm scenery is just like that; even the Sakura Empire's shipgirls are not very interested.

At most each day they would arrange to go shopping and eat some tasty food with Qin Ge, or else, taking advantage of the relatively warm weather, they would go to the seaside to admire their swimsuits.

However, speaking of which, what they usually do in the Gangqu is nothing more than this, right?

That day, Jiu Xiong pulled Nengdai and suddenly ran into Qin Ge's room, looking very cheerful.

"Commander, I heard there's a festival on the small island next to the main island tonight; it looks fun. Do you want to go together?"

Before the person even arrived, the voice had already come first; Qin Ge put down the book in his hand, turned his head, and saw a lively Jiu Xiong and a helpless Nengdai.

Nengdai saw Qin Ge turn his head and also noticed the book he had just put down, so she gently apologized, "Commander, sorry for disturbing your reading."

Since the two made their oath, I don't know if it's Qin Ge's illusion, but Nengdai gives off the feeling of having transformed from a gentle neighbor girl into a capable wife and mother.

Qin Ge laughed and shook his head, "That's fine; I actually have nothing to do right now, reading is just a pastime. But what festival did Jiu Xiong just mention?"

"I heard it's a deity's festival; I don't know which deity, but as long as it's lively, that's fine. At the Sakura Empire's festivals, there are usually many food stalls at night, plus some stalls with fun things, offering far more to see than ordinary street shopping."

"Moreover, there will be fireworks at night, with many people and a lively atmosphere, so let's go check it out; anyway, Commander, you have nothing to do staying here. They will also wear yukata, and Nengdai-jie will wear one too—don't you want to see Nengdai-jie in a yukata? Hehehe." Jiu Xiong said with a laugh.

Qin Ge paused, then saw Nengdai's face turn bright red all at once, "Jiu Xiong, don't talk nonsense."

"Of course, going to a festival definitely means wearing yukata, and we already bought the yukata when we came back, didn't we?" Jiu Xiong said without hesitation, exposing Nengdai.

Qin Ge couldn't help but laugh at the two sisters' words, "It seems Nengdai is also really looking forward to this. Then let's do this: I'll ask Bisimai later; if there's nothing tonight, I'll accompany you to the festival."

"Really, Commander?" Jiu Xiong exclaimed excitedly.

Qin Ge nodded, "Anyway, this period is originally a vacation, so as long as it doesn't interfere with official duties, any request is fine. Moreover, I'm still quite interested in the Sakura Empire's festival; if I can experience it firsthand, that would be even better."

"By the way, do others know about this, and is anyone else planning to go together?"

"Not many people know; we didn't deliberately tell everyone. Earlier we also didn't know whether the Commander would go or not. If we rashly told everyone and the Commander ends up not going, it would make everyone feel too disappointed." Nengdai replied.

"Hehe, Commander, don't you want to go on a date alone with Nengdai-jie?" Jiu Xiong laughed.

Qin Ge blinked, looking at Nengdai whose face instantly turned red, and smiled, "I would certainly be willing to go on a date alone with Nengdai, or rather I look forward to it, but since everyone is going out together, I can't be that selfish."

Moreover, festivals aren't held every day, so compared to a private date, I'd rather bring everyone together to experience the Sakura Empire's festival.

"As for a private date, I'll make it up to Nengdai personally after the festival."

"It's fine, Commander; I understand your thoughts, and everyone being together is also happier. Of course, if I were to go on a date alone with the Commander, I'd be even happier." Nengdai said.

"Hehe, don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities later." Qin Ge laughed and stood up, "You two come with me to find Bisimai; if we confirm there's nothing going on, you can also help notify the others."

"Okay, Commander." Upon hearing Qin Ge say that, Jiu Xiong immediately replied excitedly.

The three left the room together, and Qin Ge walked toward Bisimai's room not far away. After reaching the door and lightly knocking, a clear, cold voice came from inside the room shortly thereafter.

"Please come in."

Qin Ge opened the door and entered, only to see Bisimai leaning over the desk, writing something. When she saw Qin Ge walk in, she immediately put down her pen and stood up, "Commander?"

"What are you busy with?" Qin Ge asked, smiling as he approached.

"Regarding the next steps for improving the experimental field, as well as some special ideas, I want to first compile them into an outline, then go back and discuss it with everyone." Bisimai said.

Qin Ge nodded, "That's a good idea; occasionally, after discussion, some whimsical thoughts might yield unexpected results."

"And Commander, why did you think of coming to see me at this time? If it's just to chat, I can certainly make time." Bisimai smiled.

"Ha, although these two days are indeed relatively free, but not that free." Qin Ge said with a laugh, "I came to find you to ask if there's anything else I need to do today. Just now Jiu Xiong and Nengdai came to find me to go together to participate in the festival on the small island near the Sakura Empire's main island, so I intend to bring everyone along to participate."

"Oh, so that's it. I don't have much on my plate here, and I think if the Commander wants to go, then go ahead; it's not easy to come all the way to the Sakura Empire, so we should experience its distinctive culture, right?" Bisimai said.

"Good, with you saying that I feel reassured." Qin Ge nodded, "You should come along too; although official business is important, this is also vacation time, so don't overexert yourself. Occasionally relaxing, balancing work and rest, can actually improve work efficiency."

"Then I'll follow the Commander's lead; I'll be there on time." Bisimai laughed.

"Hmm, that's good; then I'll head out first, still need to notify the others. We'll gather in the Grand Hall this afternoon." Qin Ge said.

"Alright, Commander, go ahead and attend to your business."