Revisit Azur Lane

Zhou He praised them highly, then looked up at the others sitting on the sofa next to him, who were already used to it and didn't find it strange, and smiled: "This exploration has been a great success. Everyone deserves credit. You should have already celebrated last night. So let's save the celebration in the port area for after the competition tomorrow."

"In that case, Commander, would you like to guess which side will win this competition?"

The one speaking was Javelin, with the new member London sitting next to her, while Hermione had just brought over tea from the kitchen.

Normally, this area is filled with female leaders from various factions like Hood and Bismarck, but today there are mostly destroyers. Besides Javelin, there are also destroyers like Ayanami, Z23, and Bush resting here, watching Zhou He with great curiosity.

"I guess?"

Under the watchful eyes of the destroyers, Zhou He frowned and said with a troubled expression, "In this competition, luck plays a bigger role than strength. Even the Sakura Empire team, which has the most members, may not be able to win. I can't guess it."

"A contest of luck? I'm very lucky!"

Yuudachi, who was under Zhou He's control, proudly cheered, while Javelin and the others didn't care. However, some people had a lot of complaints: "When it comes to luck, no one can compare to me!"

Everyone looked up at the door, and Xuefeng walked in from outside with a strange expression that said, "I'm stating the facts."

"So, Yukikaze, which group are you in?"

Because of the precedent of Tosa switching sides to go to Kursk, Yuudachi asked uncertainly.

"I'm not planning to participate because I'm too strong. Whichever side I join will definitely win."

Xuefeng smiled and said, "Everyone else is going out to participate in the competition, but I'm not. This way, I can continue to stay in the port area with Zhou He."

Hmph, she's so clever!

Chapter 156 I'll have to live off my wife today too.

You can catch fish too?

To be fair, Yukikaze was indeed luckier than everyone else present, but this competition was about catching fish, and everyone was a beginner, so how could there be a difference in skill level?

Faced with the doubts, Yukikaze simply brushed a strand of hair behind her ear with her finger, her smile carrying at least seven parts of pride: "My radar can lock onto all living things directly. It can be used to locate enemies, or to lock onto smaller life forms."

"so smart?"

When Yuudachi was asked to ask a question, even Zhou He couldn't help but look over. Everyone said that the Sirens were full of cutting-edge technology, and the Meta team was no less impressive. Each member had a unique ability that transcended the mundane.

"...Miss Yukikaze, are you really not going to participate in this competition?"

Z23 and Javelin exchanged a glance, both feeling that Yukikaze's ability was too overpowered. They had worked hard to scout the terrain and find locations, but Yukikaze could scan the entire map directly. If such a cheat-like character joined the Sakura Empire, what would they have to compete with?

"Yes! I'm not participating."

Yukikaze opened his arms to face the crowd, to show that he was serious.

"Are you really not going to participate!?"

Yuudachi stood up and walked a few steps to Yukikaze. Because they were about the same height, they could look each other in the eye. Yuudachi's expression was so serious that Yukikaze almost wanted to take a half step back, but she held on, frowning and impatiently waving her hand: "I'm not participating! Don't ask the same question so many times!"

"Oh, what a pity."

Yuudachi didn't care about Yukikaze's attitude, but just shook her head regretfully, then turned around and moved closer to Zhou He: "Commander, you think so too, right? With such a powerful radar, it would be a pity not to participate in the competition."

"..."

Looking at the seemingly simple-minded dog, Zhou He could easily guess that she wanted to recruit Xuefeng into the team and win the championship. She was usually quite simple-minded, but she was very clever at times like this.

But it was indeed a pity, as she said. Xuefeng's abilities were truly outstanding in this competition. If she were to join any other faction, she wouldn't stand a chance. So he patted the dog's head and said, "Don't be naughty. Since Xuefeng doesn't want to participate, don't force her. We usually let Xuefeng carry out missions alone. It's only right that she wants to rest alone."

"Hey~"

Realizing that her little thoughts had been figured out, Yuudachi stuck out her tongue and acted cute, but Zhou He was indeed charmed by her. He pursed his lips but couldn't help but laugh. He could only turn his head to look at Z23 and the others: "Good luck in tomorrow's competition. I look forward to your results. Tonight's celebration will be the main course of the seafood you caught."

"Yes!"

Although it was just verbal encouragement, it still greatly excited destroyers like Z23—the most excited of all was Zhou He banning Yukikaze, thus maintaining the fairness of the competition.

After chatting with the cuties, Zhou He glanced at the clock and realized it was already past three o'clock. He had slept for at least two hours, so it seemed that getting up early today had really affected him.

Perhaps because tomorrow is the first large-scale group event in the port area, everyone was in high spirits. They talked about the competition, yesterday's battle against the Sirens, and then back to the competition. In the end, they exchanged harsh words and left to find their own "big sister". Zhou He, as a listener and organizer, found it quite interesting and wondered if there would be any other events to start next time.

As Z23, Bush, Javelin, and the others gradually left, leaving only Yuudachi and Yukikaze, who were closer to him, Zhou He put away his lazy demeanor, sat up straight, and spread his hands towards London opposite him: "Greetings are a little late. Nice to meet you. Welcome, London, to our port area."

"Don't worry about it. I have fully experienced and felt your management policy. It is a bit lenient for military management, but it is just right for us who are no longer part of the military. I suppose this management style is the result of your careful consideration and adjustment."

London sat upright on the sofa, her posture as straight as a ruler. She gently adjusted her glasses and spoke to Zhou He in a soothing tone. Finally, she stood up and bowed to Zhou He, saying, "It is my honor to join Guigang."

"That's an exaggeration."

Zhou He also stood up and shook hands with London, saying, "On behalf of everyone in the port area, I welcome you to join us."

"Thank you. Please don't worry about future battles. I will do my best to complete the tasks assigned to me."

After exchanging pleasantries, London let go of Yukikaze's hand, and both of them relaxed considerably. Yuudachi, who was standing nearby, finally couldn't help but ask Yukikaze if it was really possible to lock onto fish underwater, and the answer was yes.

"Miss Yuudachi, please don't cheat."

London naturally heard this. Originally, she was about to leave after reporting to Zhou He, but she turned around and smiled at Xi Li: "Everyone must hope to have a fair duel based on their own abilities and determine the winner."

"Exactly, exactly. You weren't this docile when you were talking to me before. Do you really want to win that badly?"

Yukikaze originally wanted to show off in front of Yuudachi and Shugo, but after hearing London's words, he immediately changed his mind and echoed London's questioning.

"Of course I want to win!"

Yuudachi glanced up at Zhou He's profile, cupped her face in her hands, and replied with a grin, "Winning the match means a new dormitory. The Commander's room is quite comfortable right now, but I want the Commander to experience our Sakura Empire-style room as well."

"..." x3

London and Yukikaze turned their attention to Zhou He. The former pushed up his glasses, seemingly re-evaluating Zhou He's character, while Yukikaze's expression was even more interesting, as all the pressure was on Zhou He.

Zhou He was seething inside, but outwardly remained calm: "Whether it's the new residence of Sakura Empire, Iron Blood, Royal Navy, Eagle Union, or any other faction, I will reserve a room as my management residence. I do not offer any escort services."

"I see. Please forgive my rudeness. However, I would like to ask that you take good care of your health and avoid overworking yourself."

London realized that only Yuudachi was a relatively special case. She personally approved of the mutual affection in their private relationship and took the initiative to express her goodwill to Zhou He. However, considering that Zhou He was sleeping so soundly during the afternoon nap, she thought he might be too tired on weekdays, so she kindly offered some advice.

"...Thank you, I will be careful."

Zhou He understood, but he really hadn't done anything yet, so he could only nod with a straight face, treating it as a preview.

"Then, please allow me to take my leave."

London left with a faint smile, leaving only Yuudachi and Yukikaze staring at each other. Yukikaze had been in the port area for a while now, and Zhou He guessed that she must know that Yuudachi liked to stay in his bed, so he smiled and said, "Yuudachi always likes to come to my room at night. My room is all empty. What a waste."

"hey-hey."

Upon hearing this, Xili sat cross-legged on the sofa and scratched the back of her head shyly. She didn't know why, but she just liked to stay by Zhou He's side. Just looking at Zhou He made her feel at ease, and talking to him made her feel a kind of blissful joy. Sleeping next to Zhou He was more comfortable than sleeping alone.

"Ugh... what a big idiot."

Xuefeng puffed out his cheeks, feeling a pang of sadness. He wanted to say something but couldn't bring himself to say it. He could only snort, stand up, and stride away, sulking.

Was she talking about me?

Xi Li pointed to himself, seeking an explanation from Zhou He, who laughed with one hand on his hip: "Are you talking about me?"

"That means you're talking about me, Commander! You're the smartest!"

After being taught by Zhou He, Xi Li was no longer so easily provoked. Instead, when there was no one else around, she jumped up from the sofa and buried her head in Zhou He's arms. Zhou He was prepared and took a few steps back to dissipate the impact. In the end, he simply sat down on the sofa, feeling the little animal in his arms, and his heart beat faster.

"Two big idiots!"

Xuefeng, who had left in a huff, continued walking along the road. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed someone carrying a basin of clothes coming out of a nearby hot spring. After thinking for a moment, she ran home to find her clothes.

……

Despite the large amount of intelligence gathered during the reconnaissance trip, and even the arrival of a Siren support fleet, no one, including Zhou He, mentioned how to fight the Sirens next. Instead, they were all making their own preparations, and an invisible competitive atmosphere began to form in the port area.

Time passed, and the day of the fishing competition arrived.

"commander!?"

In the bedroom on the third floor, Yuu watched as Zhou He jumped out of bed and quickly washed and dressed, his sleepy eyes widening considerably.

"Today is an important day, I can't stay in bed."

Zhou He, standing at the door, had a slightly dashing figure. His words made Xi Li's eyes light up, but his attention had unconsciously shifted to the Home Mall, where he locked onto the Oath Ring, worth 60 Home Coins, which was equivalent to half a house.

He currently has a total of 173 Home Coins in his account, and there are 34 more to collect today. If all goes well, he will have enough spare money to buy a ring in two days.

"Damn it, I've become a commander with supreme power, someone who can do whatever I want, so why am I being restricted by this little thing? Am I chasing some so-called sense of ritual?!"

Zhou He muttered to himself. As a six-year veteran commander, he naturally had the grand ambition of marrying off all the ship girls in the game. However, due to limited funds in the port, he could not acquire too many rings and could only wait for the perfect match.

Now that he's transmigrated, his habit of collecting rings has actually stayed with him. He really feels guilty if he doesn't give Yuudachi a ring!

'If another ship girl approaches me after Yuudachi, what should I do? Refusing isn't realistic; maybe I should just say it's perfect timing?'

Even though Yuudachi's ring hadn't arrived yet, Zhou He's thoughts had already drifted off to who-knows-where, so much so that Yuudachi, who had gotten up and dressed, had to call him back to his senses.

"Is the commander thinking about which side will win?"

After guessing, Yuudachi smiled, clenched her fist, and waved forward: "It will definitely be us!"

"Haha, I'll be watching closely then."

Zhou He answered accordingly, then his gaze shifted, deciding to test Xi Li's tone first. So he raised his hand and coughed lightly, looking straight ahead: "Xi Li, if I said: I want to give you a vow ring, would you accept it?"

"Huh? A vow ring?"

Yuudachi looked up, puzzled, and blinked. "What's that?"

"Hmm... It's the ritual item that Yuudachi and I use to make a vow, which can bring us closer together."

Zhou He glanced down and met Xi Li's gaze. The innocent look in her eyes made him feel like he was doing something wrong, and a sense of guilt welled up inside him. He could only say things that Xi Li could understand: "Let's become a real family."

"Ah! I want it! I want it!"

Although Yuudachi still didn't quite understand, she realized that this was something that could improve her relationship with Zhou He, so it was a good thing!

"Okay...cough cough."

For a moment, Zhou He felt like he was about to ascend to heaven, but he held back: "Don't rush to answer. Go and discuss it with your close friends, and then give me your answer."

"I see!"