I ask you to design equipment, but you do science fiction for me?

Although Su Chen didn't know what he was thinking, she knew that he wouldn't come to her unless he had a reason, and he was unwilling to agree to anything she asked, so he always refused to see her.

Over time, people get used to it, and it becomes the norm.

The liaison office dared not be negligent in the slightest and answered calls every day. Even though they knew Su Chen didn't care, they still reported the situation on time every time. Su Chen never said anything about not needing to report in the future.

That day, Su Chen was working as usual when the liaison office came to report to him again. Since Su Chen was working, he looked up and said, "No need to report anything else."

The person reporting coughed, looked down at him, and replied, "It's something else. Chen Anrong said she discovered something to report to you. What do you think...?"

Su Chen hesitated for a moment, then frowned, got up, and walked outside, asking as he went if he had made any discoveries.

The person giving the report shook his head, carefully recalling the scenes from the video.

"Nothing was different from usual. He was still in the same room, and his expression didn't change much, but he sounded very anxious."

The liaison office staff are only responsible for answering calls and reporting work. Behind this seemingly simple job lies a different, more nuanced approach. They need to observe the people on the screen to gather more information for their superiors, but since the people won't say it themselves, they need to judge things by observing their expressions.

To judge the person's current state, etc.

Pingwen Chen Anrong's behavior was slightly different from usual.

Judging that he must have something else to do, Su Chen went to the liaison room.

On the screen, Chen Anrong is seen pacing back and forth in the room with her hands behind her back, indicating that she is indeed in a hurry.

Su Chen greeted him, sat down in the chair in front of the screen, picked up the drink that had been prepared in advance, unscrewed the cap, and took a sip.

One hand held the drink, the other gripped the bottle cap.

Chen Anrong finally saw Su Chen, and a hint of joy appeared on her face.

"Here's the thing, not long ago, I discovered that several interstellar warships were loitering around your space jump base."

"Currently, these interstellar warships have disappeared. If my guess is correct, they must have entered your space base."

He suddenly fell silent, because he had another guess.

However, he didn't say anything, and Su Chen frowned without speaking.

In front of Chen Anrong, he contacted people at other space jump bases to inquire about the situation.

After asking, everyone at the space jump base said that there was no such thing and that no interstellar warships had been found.

Su Chen took a sip of his drink and placed the bottle cap on the table.

Although the sound was very soft, it was unusually loud in the quiet communication room.

Chen Anrong glanced at Su Chen and said confidently, "I can guarantee I didn't see wrong. If you don't believe me, then forget it."

Su Chen smiled slightly and casually said, "Trust me, of course I trust you."

"However, they didn't see any of them. What do you think happened?"

He seemed to be asking a question, but he also seemed to be interrogating.

Chen Anrong kept his head down, like a child who had made a mistake. But now he sat in front of the screen with a smug look on his face, his legs crossed, and he tilted his chin slightly as he thought and said, "I suspect that when Tang Yumo went to control and manage the base, someone must have deliberately hidden something, which is why some people or a certain space jump base were not fully controlled."

"Now they've started a new plan. Do you think my guess is possible?"

Su Chen nodded silently; this was highly likely.

Especially after Chen Anrong said it, the probability of this happening will increase exponentially.

Because Chen Anrong had previously collaborated with certain people, he must know some inside information.

Perhaps it is as he said.

Su Chen squinted, pondering how to solve the current problem.

Chen Anrong couldn't possibly lie to herself.

His predictions were basically true.

But why did he tell himself that? What did he want to gain?
In addition, which space jump base has been controlled, to what extent, and are you capable of resolving the situation? If so, how?
Should we use force or some other method?
Just as Su Chen was pondering, Chen Anrong spoke again.

"I can help you with this."

Su Chen looked up and gazed at his smiling face, then asked him with a smile what he wanted.

Now that everyone is minding their own business, no one is going to help you for no reason.

If someone offers to help you, they definitely have some expectations.

Chen Anrong smiled slightly and stated her request.

He was very sincere, saying that the base was currently facing difficulties and needed Su Chen's help. He requested that Su Chen visit the base to provide them with technical support.

They hope that Su Chen can provide them with resource support.

Of course, it wasn't indefinite. Chen Anrong knew she couldn't help him forever, so she proposed a very appropriate timeframe.

Two years.

I helped him for two years.

Su Chen nodded as he fell into thought.

He personally didn't feel anything was wrong, even though Chen Anrong hadn't helped him at all.

If he needs help, Su Chen is willing to assist him.

Although the relationship is not good now, it doesn't matter.

However, his personal will cannot determine everything.

He needs to discuss this with Wang Jianfeng and others.

Su Chen didn't need to use any excuses; he frankly told Chen Anrong that they needed to discuss it and asked him to wait a moment.

Chen Anrong was clearly very anxious and said she would wait here.

Su Chen nodded, signaling the liaison officer next to him to contact Wang Jianfeng and the others directly.

At the same time, Chen Anrong's scenes were temporarily blocked.

Soon, Wang Jianfeng and his group went online.

These people greeted Su Chen warmly and happily, as nothing unusual had happened at the base recently.

Su Chen contacting everyone was a complete surprise, but they knew something must have happened.

Everyone stared at Su Chen, only to see that there was no particular change on his face. In fact, a slight smile could be seen at the corner of his mouth. Everyone couldn't help but smile along with him, and their mood relaxed. Obviously, there was nothing particularly important.

Su Chen coughed and stared directly at Tang Yumo.

This matter was originally Tang Yumo's responsibility, so if something went wrong, it would be Tang Yumo's responsibility.

When Su Chen looked at her, she felt a little flustered. She looked down for a moment, then looked up again, staring at Su Chen aggressively, as if asking him why he was looking at her.
Su Chen smiled and told him the news Chen Anrong had given him.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned slightly strange.

No one expected that Chen Anrong would actually contact them after what happened. This time it seemed like a gesture of goodwill, but no one could be sure that there were other schemes or plots hidden behind it.

Wang Jianfeng was the first to speak, his attitude very firm, believing that Chen Anrong should not be given any chance or hope.

Once he was given hope, there would inevitably be more trouble in the future, and it would increase day by day. He didn't think it was right to give Chen Anrong another chance.

He should be punished for his wrongdoing; how can we help him?
The other people shared the same attitude as Wang Jianfeng, but their opposition was not as strong as Wang Jianfeng's.

The silent person was Tang Yumo, who was pondering the truth of the matter.

If it's true, then I have neglected my duties at work. It was due to my carelessness or failure to complete my tasks properly that this happened, and I should make amends.

Some time ago, he and Yuan Jingna went to explore other planets on an interstellar warship, so he was not with Su Chen.

The two of them are now extremely far from Su Chen, and it will probably take them more than ten days to get back.

Tang Yumo frowned and said, "Maybe I should go back and take a look."

Su Chen waved his hand, "You don't need to come back. Just continue your work. I'll take care of things here."

Tang Yumo smacked her lips, said nothing more, but still felt uneasy.

He gave Su Chen some instructions, though he was a little worried.

Su Chen smiled and reassured him that although he hadn't dealt with this kind of problem in a long time, it was still very simple for him.

He was very confident.

Most people have a certain degree of goodwill, or even respect and awe towards a confident person. As long as the person makes a move, most people will not oppose them.

Besides, everything he did was for the benefit of all humanity.

Who would actually go against me, especially the ordinary staff? They would never make things difficult for me.

With this as a foundation, Su Chen believed that most things could be solved easily.

Now he wants to discuss with everyone whether or not to agree to Chen Anrong's request.

Judging from Su Chen's tone, everyone seemed not to care much, as if they were willing to give Chen Anrong this opportunity.

Everyone turned their attention to Wang Jianfeng; he should be the first to speak.

Because as long as his attitude remains as resolute as before, everyone else will naturally follow suit.

If he relents, people will naturally give him some face.

From a purely economic standpoint, this incident caused them no loss and could even have been beneficial to their future development.

From an emotional perspective, although they resented Chen Anrong.

But I never intended to exterminate them all.

Giving him a chance isn't out of the question.

Since he made this request, it means he already knows his own capabilities and the gap between himself and others.

They have already gotten what they wanted; the subsequent problems can be minor or major, and can be ignored or taken seriously.

Feeling the gazes of the crowd, Wang Jianfeng rubbed his temples, thought seriously for a moment, gritted his teeth, and said, "Why don't we help him?"

His tone also carried a hint of pleading.

He was pleading with everyone to give Chen Anrong another chance.

Of course, this opportunity is not to bring him back to the team, but simply to give him a chance to help.

Moreover, this opportunity is not permanent; it's only for two years, after which they will return to normal.

The others nodded in agreement, offering no major objections.

The only person who had an opinion was Tang Yumo. When Tang Yumo expressed her dissatisfaction, it was very simple. She would just slam her hand on the table without saying a word. After slamming the table a few times, she had vented her anger and did not intend to stop anyone.

That concludes the discussion on this matter.

Su Chen inquired about the recent situation and learned that everyone's work was progressing very smoothly, and the base was also doing very well.

He nodded in satisfaction, then cut off contact with the others and spoke with Chen Anrong again.

Chen Anrong had been waiting for Su Chen for a long time.

The moment he saw Su Chen, a glint flashed in his eyes.

He then slowly lowered his head, unsure of the outcome of the discussion, but deep down he felt the hope was slim.

So seeing him in his old age, my feelings were still very complicated.

He should have been one of those discussing things with everyone back then, but now he's been sidelined, while they're discussing their own affairs.

The base's development also encountered significant obstacles, which is why he had to seek help from Su Chen and others.

At first, he felt that he was fully capable of building the base independently.

Before they parted ways, he was even more determined to hold this view.

Because when he took control of the Andromeda Galaxy planets, several other bases had already been established.

At that time, he didn't feel any pressure. He had everything he wanted and could get whatever he needed.

But ever since the two sides separated, his construction has been mired in endless troubles.
Even the simplest materials were in short supply. He thought he could buy them, but when he tried to, he found it to be incredibly difficult.

It wasn't as easy as he imagined. Some materials and metals were simply unavailable even with money, and many of these materials were controlled by Su Chen and his group.

If they don't sell it to you, you'll never have it.

The same applies to technical issues.

Many seemingly simple problems are actually very difficult, or even impossible, for other experts to solve.

However, it would be much easier to solve if experts from other bases were involved, such as some of the experts from Su Chen's side.

They have a wealth of experience and can easily solve most problems.

However, these experts will not obey his orders, and experts from other bases will not be available to him, so he has encountered many technical difficulties.

Now, he finally understands his own limitations.

Before, when I followed Su Chen and the others, I felt like I was omnipotent and could control everything.

This is all an illusion.

It's like a fox borrowing the tiger's power; in reality, the one with real ability isn't him, but someone else.

Chen Anrong's emotions were in turmoil. When Su Chen agreed to his request, his palms were sweating with excitement. He looked at Su Chen gratefully and was speechless for a long time.

Su Chen smiled slightly at him and then inquired about the specific details of the space jump base.

Chen Anrong was very open and honest, telling everyone she knew, including things she had known before.

He hadn't even told Wang Jianfeng about these things, but now he'd told Su Chen everything at once. (End of Chapter)