Industry: Cthulhu

Chapter 38 Agreement
The atmosphere of the dinner was relaxed and pleasant. Aliat and Rashid chatted about their long-awaited reunion, occasionally accompanied by low laughter.

To be honest, Fang Yan was not very interested in the food in the inner ring of the Milky Way. His eyes would always fall on Xiao Bei again and again.

Ever since he learned that Xiaobei's real identity was a girl, he began to pay attention to the girl in the white dress, and gradually discovered that Xiaobei's beauty far exceeded his initial impression.

What amazed Fang Yan even more was her temperament. The elegance and composure revealed in her words and actions seemed to have been trained in strict etiquette. Even though she was only twelve or thirteen years old, she already possessed a decent demeanor that was inconsistent with her age.

Fang Yan couldn't help but fall into deep thought. From the few words in the past conversation, he could infer that Xiaobei's family was probably very powerful, and the reason why she studied so hard was to gain recognition from the family.

At this time, Rashid put down his wine glass and told Fang Yan and Aliat a piece of news.

"Tomorrow, Xiaobei and I will leave the Rhine Galaxy and head to the Green Garden Galaxy in the Naga Republic to attend a very important gathering of Xiaobei's family. We rushed from the edge of the galaxy to the inner ring just for this gathering."

After hearing this, Aliat burst into laughter. "What a coincidence! The Star Ring Awards ceremony is also in the Green Garden Galaxy. Fang Yan has been officially nominated and has a very good chance of winning the grand prize. We will also be there in a few days."

"Formal nomination!?"

Upon hearing this news, Rashid's face lit up with uncontrollable excitement. "Being officially nominated means that Fang Yan's Compass System has broken through the siege of thousands of competitors and been selected as one of the top three."

"That's amazing, really impressive." Rashid patted Fang Yan on the shoulder and said, "You're still so young, maybe you'll become the youngest winner in the history of the Star Ring Award."

Aliat smiled bitterly and said, "There's no chance. The youngest winner in the history of the Star Ring Award is my teacher Ke Chen. She was only nineteen when she won the award."

Speaking of teachers, for some reason, Aliat and Rashid's eyes dimmed at the same time, and they couldn't help but sigh.

Xiao Bei, on the other hand, was jumping for joy, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He turned his head and stared at Fang Yan, "Officially nominated? Selected as one of the top three? Shitou, you're amazing! Much more amazing than I thought!"

"When you get to the Green Garden Galaxy, you must come visit my home. Aunt Fanny will definitely welcome you. After all, the Star Ring Award is very prestigious. Even if you don't win, just being nominated is still a great honor!"

Fang Yan didn't say anything, just nodded slightly.

He just received news yesterday that the preparations for mass production on Earth had been completed at an extremely fast speed. The authorities donated a large number of factories and research facilities from the old Earth era to Blue Light Technology free of charge, which greatly accelerated the progress of the quantum field project.

As for requirements, the only requirement the authorities have for Blue Light Technology is to provide as many employment opportunities as possible and then pay taxes according to regulations.

After all, since the Earth suddenly entered the era of the universe, Blue Light Technology is the first interstellar enterprise to expand its business to the entire galaxy. It is not an exaggeration to call it the light of the Earth.

So from yesterday until now, Fang Yan has been thinking about how to bring quantum field fusion technology to the market. As for things like the Star Ring Award, he didn't think too much about it.

Perhaps this is the industrial complex deeply rooted in the Chinese people. Although the compass is good, it is just a set of algorithms. A team of several hundred people is enough to complete a series of tasks from technology to customer service.

Quantum field technology is completely different. It requires hiring millions of employees and launching a vigorous large-scale production and manufacturing. It even needs to establish branches in countless galaxies throughout the Milky Way, which will have a profound impact on the current Earth and human beings on Earth.

……

The next morning, Xiaobei and Rashid left the hotel. Fang Yan and Aliat saw them off in the square outside the hotel and agreed to meet again when they arrived at the Green Garden Galaxy.

Although the hovercraft was moving very fast and Fang Yan's figure had long disappeared, Isabella was still staring blankly out the window.

Isabella recalled the moment she had said goodbye to Fang Yan. His calm, confident demeanor etched itself in her mind, a memory she couldn't shake. Still young, Isabella didn't understand many things, but she felt Fang Yan was incredibly important to her. Every moment with him was a relaxing experience. Even though they'd just parted ways, she longed to see him again.

Back on the Rose, Xiaobei went to his room and sorted his clothes in front of the closet.

She kept trying on the clothes she brought with her, but even if she put on the most gorgeous dress, she still felt that she was not perfect enough. Her small body and flat chest seemed to lack the unique charm and charisma of a mature woman.

She even practiced putting on makeup, gently applying it on her face with her fingers, making every detail flawless. She hoped that the next time she saw Fang Yan, she would be in her best condition and give him a big surprise.

Thinking of this, Isabella couldn't help feeling a little shy, and her cheeks became slightly hot.

"Strange, why do I care so much about that Stone guy?" Isabella was wondering about her own feelings while putting on makeup.

From childhood to adulthood, she has always been strictly controlled by Rashid, and her life is full of study and tasks, but the appearance of Fang Yan seems to have broken all this.

Fang Yan is not as awe-inspiring as the teacher, but he is a presence that makes her feel at ease. Whenever Xiaobei thinks of Fang Yan's slightly playful eyes and the scene of him coolly smoking an e-cigarette, an indescribable feeling will surge in her heart.

"Aunt Fanny has liked me since she was a child. She shouldn't hate Fang Yan, right?" Isabella stood in front of the mirror, looking uneasy like a girl who had just fallen in love.

……

"What are you thinking about?" After sending Xiaobei and Rashid away, Aliat saw Fang Yan thinking silently and couldn't help but ask.

Fang Yan smiled and said, "Nothing. I just heard Rashid mention the Jilong family by chance. As a nobody living on the edge of the galaxy, I don't have any idea about them."

Aliat nodded slightly. "Gilon is one of the most powerful families in the entire galaxy. Their influence not only extends across the core star regions of the galaxy, but they also engage in trade and mining businesses in the fringe and dark star regions."

"Especially in the Naga Republic where they originated, the Jilong family ranks among the top three in terms of influence. They are an important pillar of the Naga Republic's economy, scientific research, and even politics."

After a pause, Aliat's tone became a little heavy, "But the larger the family, the more intense the internal struggles."

"Isabella's parents died young, so her position within the family is not stable. But fortunately, Isabella has an Aunt Fanny who loves her very much. Fanny is a very important figure in the Gillon family. It was because of Aunt Fanny's support that Xiaobei inherited some of the family's assets in the marginal star region."

"Of course, although the industry in the fringe star region is quite large, it is only a tiny part of the entire Jilong family."

"As Isabella's teacher, Rashid hopes she can become stronger and gain more resources and status within the family. However, Xiaobei is still young and has no parents, so she seems to be weak within the family."

"And now, Aunt Fanny is very ill. I'm afraid she doesn't have much time left. Without her, Isabella's future in the family will be even bleaker."

Fang Yan frowned. He finally understood why Rashid was so strict in educating Xiaobei, and why Xiaobei always looked worried. His parents died early and his legs were crippled. It seemed that Isabella was also a miserable person.

Aliat seemed to see through Fang Yanxi's thoughts and continued, "Although Rashid is strict, he is kind at heart. In order to enable Isabella to gain a firm foothold in the future family struggle, Rashid has made every effort."

"After all, if Aunt Fanny dies, Xiao Bei will have to face the complicated struggles within the family. Whether it's her inheritance rights or the property left by her parents, they will probably be threatened."

(End of this chapter)