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Chapter 40 The Ship Arrives!

It's not that Li Zhe can't afford the five million.

Instead, they set aside five million as a bride price, which is clearly not cost-effective.

Even if the other party offers their entire shipbuilding group as a dowry, it still makes people feel uneasy.

What if this is a deliberate scheme to stage a fake marriage, only to then pull off a divorce and return...?

As a mecha pilot, I'd probably have to give half of my mecha armor to the other side, turning my biceps into a chicken.

Upon closer inspection, a hint of foolishness could be seen in the beautiful eyes of the female CEO before me.

Making such a request right off the bat—that's just like the leader of a makeshift troupe.

If the current head of the Su family is this clever, what kind of idiot must her niece be...?

Is she just a pretty face plus?
Having someone like that around would be a huge burden, no way!

“I can consider using five million to buy the yacht and a controlling stake in your group… but I will absolutely not use that money as a bride price to marry your niece,” Li Zhe replied coldly.

Su Wan's mind is indeed not very sharp.

He came up with a foolish idea, blurted out a condition that put him in a passive position.

To be honest, Su Wan didn't like these business-related matters.

She once made a grand vow...

In the future, I want to be a photographer.

You can travel all over the world, from volcanoes to ocean trenches, from rainforests to polar regions, and challenge those extreme areas to take various landscape photographs...

But in this day and age, these places are no longer accessible.

With her elder brother and sister-in-law, who were truly capable of shouldering the burdens of the Su family, gone, she had to take on the things she disliked and was least good at.

She pretended to be a successful career woman, but the company collapsed in just one month…

How did it become like this...?

I really can't take it anymore.

For her, as long as she could get rid of these things, she could still be a rich housewife.

Five million, let's make this deal...

It's not that it's impossible?
A hint of relief flickered in Su Wan's seemingly shrewd and calculating phoenix eyes.

"No problem! Five million, the yacht and the controlling stake in the group, I can sell them to you! It's a deal!"

This smooth combo actually confused Li Zhe.

No, ladies?
You're giving this away way too fast!

Could it be that this group's financial situation has deteriorated beyond repair...?

"I want to check the accounts," Li Zhe immediately requested.

"I'll check it for you!"

Su Wan immediately contacted the finance department and held a remote video conference.

With his extraordinary computing and analytical abilities, Li Zhe quickly and comprehensively understood the financial situation of Jiangdong Shipbuilding Group.

Ok……

It's really quite bad.

Several large orders were cancelled due to the crisis, causing significant problems with the cash flow.

But it's not impossible to salvage the situation.

The group owns several high-quality shipyards and a group of experienced technical workers.

The equipment is complete, the raw material supply channels are available, and the foundation remains intact.

With proper management, a comeback is not impossible.

This group has fallen into such an awkward situation; it seems the current president is indeed not cut out for business...

Li Zhe thought about it for half an hour and finally made a decision.

"make a deal."

Five million to buy the entire Jiangdong Shipbuilding Group—this is a steal!

The Mangusta 165REV superyacht became Li Zhe's private vehicle.

The money and power were settled, and the handover procedures were completed on the same day.

Throughout the process, Su Wan demonstrated unprecedented efficiency and cooperation.

It was as if they were afraid Li Zhe would change his mind.

Once all the documents were signed, the equity transfer was completed.

Su Wan let out a long sigh of relief.

He seemed to have been relieved of a heavy burden, and the weariness between his brows had faded considerably.

"Alright, I'll leave this to you, Mr. Li."

Su Wan's face showed a hint of relief.

"I plan to go back to Shenhai city first, and when my niece is on vacation, I'll take her to Disneyland one last time... the last time."

Only then did Li Zhe ask with some curiosity, "Didn't you say your niece is the same age as me? Aren't all the students in our year already on vacation?"

"Huh?" Su Wan tilted her head, resting her hand on her chin, looking somewhat confused.

After a moment, he seemed to remember something and suddenly realized, "I remember now, my niece is still in her second year of high school... she seems to be a year younger than you, and she won't turn 18 until next year."

Li Zhe: "..."

"Speaking of which..." Su Wan changed the subject, trying to ease the awkwardness, "Starting this month, the mecha pilot selection exam has started to restrict the age. It's only open to those who have just come of age, and those over 30 are not allowed to participate in the exam..."

"Maybe your niece will have a chance next year too."

“Yes… she still has a chance…” A hint of sadness flashed in Su Wan’s eyes when she mentioned this.

However, she quickly smiled broadly and said, "My niece will be on vacation in early July. If Mr. Li has time, we can come to Disneyland together."

She extended an invitation to Li Zhe, her tone sounding more like casual conversation between friends than the stiff business negotiation she'd previously displayed. Li Zhe didn't offer any concrete promises, simply adding her contact information and then parting ways.

Watching the other party board the ferry and leave the Pudong Islands, Li Zhe turned to look at the beautiful sea vessel that belonged entirely to him not far away.

Owning a shipyard and a superyacht as a mothership... I wonder if we'll be able to launch a few vertical launch systems from the deck someday...

Li Zhe was envisioning the future as he prepared to sail back to Starfish Island Port to check the ace pilot mission ratings!

……

She boarded the ship, roughly ripped off the plastic cover from the wheelhouse, squeezed the soft seat, gently stroked the dashboard in the cockpit... then reached down and started the yacht's engine, taking her maiden voyage away.

With a deep and powerful roar, the snow-white behemoth slowly sailed away from the berth and headed towards Starfish Island, cutting through the waves.

After a while, he used the Dark Wave Messenger.

While concentrating on steering the boat, I stood at the bow, feeling the thrill of the yacht speeding across the sea.

At 34 knots on the sea, combined with its nearly 500-ton weight, it brings a kind of joy that even racing can't match!

The moment the yacht approached Starfish Island and slowly docked at the makeshift pier—

Ding!
[Second installment of the ace pilot's exclusive mission chain: Finding a home for your ride - Completed!]

[Overall rating of the mothership: SSS-class!]

[Rating Details:]

[Space Potential: SSS Level]

[Review: This 50-meter superyacht boasts ample interior space, allowing for extensive modifications to fulfill your fantasies about all functional areas, including hangars, training grounds, laboratories, and vertical launch silos!]

[Mobility Performance: SSS Rank]

[Review: Excellent speed and range allow you to roam freely in coastal waters, becoming a mobile fortress that can come and go as you please!]

[Comfort Level: SSS]

[Review: Luxurious interior, comprehensive living facilities, and a five-star hotel-like living experience will provide your body with the ultimate in pampering environment!]

[Stealth: SSS level]

[Evaluation: Docked on your private island, isolated from the world. On the vast ocean, your mothership itself is the best camouflage!]

[Overall Rating: Superb! Unparalleled! Calculating your SSS-level exclusive rewards...]

Another SSS-level reward!
Li Zhe's heart involuntarily quickened.

The last SSS-level reward granted him the "Armed Module" feature, which was powerful enough to change the course of the battle.

What kind of surprise will it be this time?
A dazzling light burst forth before Li Zhe's eyes.

Amidst the light, a line of golden characters slowly emerged.

Congratulations on obtaining the SSS-level exclusive reward: Exclusive Navigator Summoning Authority

[Effect: You will be assigned an absolutely loyal and exceptionally capable personal navigator. She will become the spirit of your mothership, providing you with comprehensive tactical assistance, intelligence analysis, mothership management, and logistical support!]

A personal navigator? A ship spirit?

Holy crap! This reward is amazing!
Just as Li Zhe was getting excited, another flash of light appeared before his eyes.

Please configure the basic parameters for your navigator.

[Appearance: Random/Custom]

【Personality: Random/Custom】

[Skills: Random/Custom]

Li Zhe stared wide-eyed at the options that resembled the character creation interface of a large-scale online game.

It can be customized?
Is it really that fun to play?
However, the customization options are rather limited, and at first glance they seem rather ordinary.

After a moment's thought, Li Zhe decisively selected "random" for all three options.

I spent ages trying to sculpt a character's face, but it always turned out to be the same old thing.

It would be better to just use random numbers.

If I could get a hidden version, I'd be rolling in money.

[Confirm Selection: Random]

[Generating your personal navigator...]

With a system notification, a dazzling beam of light was projected onto the center of the yacht's cockpit.

Amidst the light and shadow, countless data streams danced like fireflies.

Rapidly gather, recombine, and coalesce into form...

The light slowly faded away.

A tall and slender figure quietly appeared before Li Zhe.

It was a woman whose entire body was a semi-transparent energy form.

Her long, silver-gray hair fell smoothly to her waist.

Golden, shimmering eyes were quietly gazing at me.

There was no trace of human emotion in their eyes, only absolute loyalty and purity.

She floated silently in mid-air, her bare, translucent jade feet...

Li Zhe was confident that he would not be swayed by beauty.

But looking at this ghost-like ship spirit in front of me...

He was somewhat dazed and confused at this moment, and for the first time, he had the illusion that he couldn't remain calm.

"Ship Spirit - Star, responding to the call for support."

A female voice, devoid of any emotion but sounding exceptionally pleasant, echoed in Li Zhe's mind.

"This body is a ship, at your command... Commander, please issue the order!"

(End of this chapter)