Chapter 863: Champion's Reward

When Qin Ge returned to his room, he unexpectedly discovered that Kalubudisi was still here.

"Huh? Kalubudisi, isn't your Maid Corps supposed to be preparing things at the beach? Why are you still waiting for me in my room?"

Qin Ge's doubtful question made Kalubudisi laugh, "Master, I was indeed supposed to be setting up those things at the beach with the Maid Corps, but you still need someone to look after you here."

"Originally the Head Maid wanted to stay, but this party is a Gangqu-wide event that cannot afford any mistake, so she had me stay here to look after you and accompany you to the beach party."

Qin Ge smiled and blinked, "You guys just don't trust me that much..."

"Hehe, I didn't say that," Kalubudisi laughed.

Qin Ge helplessly shook his head, "I had just arranged with Tianying to come over, how could I not join? But it's fine that you're here; help me tidy up a bit, and we'll go together."

"Yes, my master."

Kalubudisi smiled and agreed, then began to busy herself.

However, her reason for being here indeed involved keeping an eye on Qin Ge, after all, basically everyone in Gangqu would participate in this event, leaving no room for any mistake.

Qin Ge's personality is quite a problem; although he has changed a lot, we still need to assign someone to watch over everyone to feel at ease.

After quickly tidying up, Qin Ge, with a helpless smile, brought Kalubudisi downstairs together. They didn't wait long on the spot before Tianying came down wearing her swimsuit.

The white swimsuit fit well; perhaps to avoid direct sunlight, Tianying also brought a sunshade hat with a black ribbon, making Qin Ge momentarily think he saw Guanghui.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Commander, let's go to the party together now," Tianying said with a smile.

Qin Ge nodded and said, "Tianying's outfit gives a refreshing impression."

"Ah... what's wrong, Commander? Staring so intently at a lady in a swimsuit could be misunderstood... but thank you for your praise, Commander," Tianying said with a smile.

Qin Ge waved his hand, "Sorry, because the first glance at your outfit made me think it was Guanghui... perhaps your temperaments are really too similar, plus you have that sun hat."

"Hehe, Miss Guanghui is a very elegant lady, but bringing her up in front of another lady is quite ungentlemanly, Commander," Tianying laughed.

Qin Ge rubbed his nose, "Cough, yeah, since we're ready, let's set off."

"Of course, Commander."

The three of them set out together for the beach; actually they didn't walk far, because the best beach here is not far from Gangqu, and in fact Qin Ge could see a bit of it from the office window earlier.

Before they even reached the beach, Qin Ge could already hear various laughter on the path.

Indeed, after walking along a path covered with greenery, a large beach unfolded before Qin Ge and the two others; at that moment the beach was bustling, full of lively figures everywhere.

"Wow, the Commander has arrived!"

Someone suddenly shouted, and everyone's gaze instantly turned to Qin Ge. Wearing shorts, Qin Ge felt a bit embarrassed, but having to face the scene, he could only make his smile appear more natural, waving at everyone.

Soon, several people gathered around him, including Sakura Empire's Akagi, Taihou, and Atago; White Eagle's Saint Louis and a few others; Royal's Guanghui and a few others, etc.

"I came over right after finishing work, sorry for keeping you all waiting," Qin Ge said to the crowd, especially Taihou, as this swimsuit party was her proposal.

"Commander being able to come to the party already makes Taihou satisfied," Taihou said coquettishly, leaning close to Qin Ge, almost pressing her whole body against him.

"Although this is your suggestion, you seem to be standing too close to the Commander," Akagi said with a sullen face.

It seems that since Tiancheng stopped restraining her, Akagi has become active again, especially toward Qin Ge, to the point of practically treating him as her own.

Qin Ge lightly coughed, subtly moved his body away from Taihou, turned to Enterprise and asked, "Did you get everything ready as I instructed?"

"Reporting, Commander, everything is ready and set up by the Maid Corps; we can start anytime," Enterprise said with a smile.

Qin Ge nodded, "Then let's wait a moment; I just arrived and am not too familiar with this place yet."

"Understood," Enterprise nodded.

Qin Ge looked around at the people surrounding him and said, "Today I'll stay here, not going anywhere, and everyone's swimsuits are very pretty.

So I thought of a beach volleyball match, so everyone can have a participatory activity while having fun."

"Hehe, Commander, that's a good suggestion, but if we just play like this it would lack some fun. However, how can we participate?" Atago said with a laugh.

"Three people per team, start multiple matches simultaneously until we decide the final champion. Of course anyone can join, including destroyers and submarines," Qin Ge said with a smile.

"Then Commander, what reward does the champion get?" Guanghui asked with a smile.

Qin Ge blinked, "Um, a nice meal? Or something else—I haven't decided yet, but do you have any good ideas?"

At that moment, Saint Louis couldn't help but glance at Qin Ge and smile, a sly glint in her eyes, "Commander, how about rewarding the champion with an Oath Ring?"

"Um..."

"Great idea!"

"I agree!"

"That's fantastic!"

"..."

For a moment, some were happy and some were sad, or perhaps only one side was sad.

Although most of the shipgirls surrounding Qin Ge are his marriage ships, there are also those like Akagi and Taihou who haven't received rings; if the reward really is a ring, then naturally they would vie for it.

Qin Ge, however, was not that pleased; he stared at Saint Louis in dumbfounded shock, but seeing her smile, he finally realized he couldn't escape this time.

"Cough... it's fine if you win, but what if a submarine or destroyer wins?" Qin Ge hurriedly said.

"What's bet is bet; besides, there's no military police that can come to our Gangqu, so if a destroyer or submarine truly wins, giving them an Oath Ring is only natural.

"However, with us around, it's not that easy for them to secure victory," Taihou quickly said.

"I feel the same way, so Commander, what do you think?" Akagi said, narrowing her eyes.

"... Alright."