Chapter 869: Become One of Us

After yesterday's One Day revelry, everyone's mood still hasn't quite adjusted; at the very least, the laughter Qin Ge heard from the Gangqu was more than before.

Maybe this is the good result brought by this swimsuit party? No matter what others think, anyway Qin Ge hopes for this.

Setting down the documents in his hand, Qin Ge involuntarily stretched his waist, and said to the one organizing documents nearby, 'Tianying, I won't go on patrol of the Gangqu later; please inform Hai Lun Na of Yujin to come here for a moment.'

"'Eh? Commander, do you have something? Could it be that, as rumored yesterday, you confined Yujin's shipgirls?' Tianying wondered."

"'That's indeed the issue, but besides that I have some things I want to ask her; it might take a while, so I can't patrol today, I can only ask you.' Qin Ge said."

"'I understand, Commander; I'll immediately contact Hai Lun Na of Yujin.'"

After Tianying finished organizing the office documents, he left to patrol; Qin Ge sat at his desk, reading a book while waiting for Hai Lun Na's arrival.

Not long after, a knocking sound rang out, and Hai Lun Na's figure appeared at the door.

"'Please come in.' Qin Ge said, raising his head and casually putting the book aside, 'Sit down and speak.'"

"'Qin Ge Commander, you called me for something? Could it be about the Royal Ark?' Hai Lun Na smiled."

"'If it's about her, you actually don't need to tell me. We Yujin are an organization, but our structure is quite loose; I believe you can see that by now.'"

"'Each member has their own affairs; we gather here through shared ideals, and it's not necessarily that someone must listen to someone else. So one must be responsible for oneself; since she did such a thing, it's appropriate for her to accept your punishment in the Gangqu.'"

Qin Ge glanced at Hai Lun Na and said, 'So you guys have no objections to my handling of this?'

"'No, or rather I hope you confine her a bit longer.' Hai Lun Na said."

Qin Ge rolled his eyes, 'Although the Royal Ark did that, the crime isn't that serious. My earlier words were a bit heavy; locking her up for a few days to reflect would be enough, no need to keep her confined.'

"'But I suggest Qin Ge Commander treat everyone equally; since a mistake was made, punishment must be given. Regardless of who it is or what their identity is, as long as they are in your Gangqu, they must be punished according to the rules here.' Hai Lun Na said."

"'Well, okay, then let's follow the rules.' Qin Ge nodded, then looked at Hai Lun Na and said, 'Lately I've heard you've been busy with the modification work?'"

"'Yes, with Donghuang's materials, Hai Lun Na and the others can also smoothly produce the modification materials.' Hai Lun Na smiled."

Qin Ge suddenly chuckled and said, 'I have a question I want to ask you: in the world you previously lived in, did such modification materials exist?'

Hai Lun Na glanced at Qin Ge and said, 'Yes.'

"'If such materials exist, why didn't you tell us earlier?' Qin Ge's face showed no ripple; he just smiled while looking at Hai Lun Na."

"'Because it's unnecessary.' Hai Lun Na said, 'That kind of modification, if Qin Ge Commander figures it out himself, isn't it better than me telling you?'"

"'It seems besides this modification method, you've hidden many things from me.' Qin Ge said."

"'I admit I will definitely hide some things from you; for example, when you were investigating why, I told you that your current strength isn't up to the same level.'"

"'I also have no obligation to tell you everything I know, right?' Hai Lun Na said, 'Moreover, hasn't our cooperation been going smoothly all along?'"

Qin Ge nodded, 'Your statement makes sense, but now for the development of the Gangqu, I need more knowledge and technology. Since you chose me, there must be your reasons.'

"'Although I don't know why, I feel my significance to you is far beyond that of an ordinary commander from any one world. If possible, I want deeper cooperation.'"

Hai Lun Na said nothing, her eyes fixed on Qin Ge, as if trying to see through his thoughts.

After a while, Hai Lun Na finally spoke, 'If you want to gain more, you must inevitably pay a certain price.'

"'I understand that reasoning; then what exactly is the price? If you could tell me, and if I think I can bear it, I certainly won't give up.'

"'If I feel I cannot bear it, then I will never bring up such matters again.' Qin Ge said.

"'Since Qin Ge Commander said that, you must have already prepared mentally; let me tell you what the price is.' Hai Lun Na paused here, then spoke to Qin Ge word by word.

"'Become one of us.'

Qin Ge narrowed his eyes and said, 'Could you be more specific? Is it me and my Gangqu together with the shipgirls joining your Yujin, or just me alone joining your Yujin?'

Hai Lun Na smiled and said, 'What's the difference?'

"'Of course there's a difference, and a big one.' Qin Ge said, 'If my Gangqu and I join your Yujin organization together, then our future actions will be bound by your Yujin's system, and we must constantly remain a whole with you.'

"'But if I alone join your Yujin, it means my future actions won't affect my Gangqu. What you need is my personal strength, not the strength of my Gangqu.'

"'Hehe, Qin Ge Commander, you're indeed smart. But you've got one thing wrong.' Hai Lun Na said to Qin Ge, 'That is, we haven't asked you to join us or your Gangqu to join us; what we need is a reliable place.'

Qin Ge startled and said, 'Could it be that you want me to be your commander?'

Hai Lun Na smiled and said, 'Why not? Or do you think we're not worthy of you?'

"'Speak up, what exactly do you want to do? Why do you want to join my Fleet? Also, what do you need me to do? Please tell me all at once, so we can continue cooperating, right?' Qin Ge said while looking at Hai Lun Na.

"'Yes, in that crisis situation, Qin Ge Commander turned the tide, and we are truly admiring; we also need such a courageous and wise commander. Only then can we go further and achieve more goals.' Hai Lun Na said with a smile.

Qin Ge rolled his eyes and said, 'Please be more serious when you're telling lies.'

Hai Lun Na blinked and said, 'Isn't Qin Ge Commander moved?'

"'Speak up, what exactly do you want to do? Why do you want to join my Fleet? Also, what do you need me to do? Please tell me all at once, so we can continue cooperating, right?' Qin Ge said while looking at Hai Lun Na.

Hai Lun Na fell silent for a moment, looked at Qin Ge, and said, 'Would being a bit muddled be bad? Do you have to know everything?'

"'Yes.'