After preventing the world from being destroyed, the ship girls started acting strangely.

"Well, you could say that the child is my own, but I do have a horse farm, though it's no longer in the Royal Household, but on the southwest side of the port. There's a large plain there, perfect for horseback riding, and my child is free-range there. Commander, would you like to go take a look?"

There aren't many ship girls who can ride horses in the port area, so there aren't many ship girls at the horse farm under normal circumstances. If you're lucky, it can be a good place to be alone with the commander.

"The vast plains in the southwest... You know what, I'm actually quite tempted... Let's go there now."

Originally, I planned to lie down in the command room for a while this morning, but now that there's a better option, You Ran can't resist the urge.

"Hey, shall we go now?"

"As the saying goes, action speaks louder than words. Because what you said, Hood, has piqued my interest, I naturally can't wait to experience it."

As she spoke, You Ran prepared to get up and pull Hu De out the door.

"But, but..." Hu De had originally planned to go after lunch so she could prepare her clothes in advance. Seeing how impatient You Ran was, Hu De didn't want to spoil her fun, so she hurriedly pulled You Ran back for the time being. "Even so, could you please wait a moment, Commander? I need to go back and prepare my clothes for riding."

"The clothes are all ready, they're just at home. I'll get them soon." Fearing You Ran would get impatient, Hu De quickly added.

After all, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and she didn't want to mess it up.

"As for the clothes, Hood, hurry back. I'll wait for you here."

Although he was somewhat impatient, You Ran wasn't in a rush; he could afford to wait.

After receiving You Ran's consent, Hu De didn't dare to delay for a moment. He got up and walked quickly outside. However, after only a few steps to the door, Hu De suddenly remembered something and quickly turned back.

"What?" Seeing Hu De turn back, You Ran was also a little puzzled, but before You Ran could even open her mouth, Hu De suddenly hugged her tightly.

Chapter 177 Hu De and New Jersey

You Ran was stunned for a moment, her hands hovering in mid-air, her right hand still holding a water glass, clearly not knowing what was going on.

After hesitating for a moment, You Ran put down the water glass and then hugged Hu De as well.

Is there something you want to tell me?

He patted Hu De on the back and asked softly.

Hood's figure is the kind that's hard to tell; she looks quite ordinary in slightly loose clothes, but in reality, she's very well-endowed. You really can't tell unless you experience it for yourself.

"Um... actually, it's nothing, I just wanted to measure your waistline, Commander..."

She had rushed out in a hurry when she remembered that the clothes she had made for the commander were based on her visual estimation, and she didn't know if the size was accurate. That's why she thought she would come back to measure them to be sure. But who knew that she would impulsively start measuring them and then hug them and not want to let go.

After a brief moment of mental blankness, Hood finally came to his senses. Just as he was about to stop, the commander came upstairs again, which led to the current situation.

"Just measuring my waist? I thought Hood had something to say to me."

Despite this, it seemed like this was the first time he had ever had such close physical contact with Hood, but Hood was, after all, the ship girl who had been with him for a long time, so Yu Ran didn't feel any restraint.

Held in You Ran's arms, Hu De's heart gradually calmed down. Looking up at the person he loved most, he still felt a little like he was dreaming.

"There are definitely things I want to say to you, Commander, but there are so many things I could never finish saying. Commander... are you willing to listen?"

After Hu De finished speaking, he tilted his head back and looked at You Ran. The atmosphere gradually became more intimate, something both of them could feel.

“If you’re willing to talk for a lifetime, then I’m willing to listen for a lifetime,” You Ran replied gently. As she looked at Hu De’s delicate face and alluring red lips, You Ran slowly moved closer to her.

He naturally understood You Ran's meaning. Looking at the commander getting closer and closer, Hu De slowly closed his eyes. However, just as their lips touched and You Ran was about to savor Hu De's cherry-like lips, an untimely voice suddenly rang out.

"Oh honey, that's so cheesy."

Since hearing the commotion in the lounge, New Jersey had been watching for who knows how long. He didn't want to disturb them, but seeing his beloved commander about to kiss another ship girl, New Jersey suddenly felt a little sour and couldn't help but speak up.

"!"

"...Miss New Jersey, when did you get here...?"

Startled by New Jersey's sudden voice, Hood blushed and quickly pulled her head back. Even now, her heart was still pounding and her mind was a little confused. With that, Hood stepped out of You Ran's arms and said, "Then, Commander, I'll go get my clothes first. Please wait here for a moment."

Hu De's cheeks were burning hot, and he felt he needed to calm down quickly, so he ran outside as soon as he finished speaking.

As for the size, she just took a quick measurement, and the error was within an acceptable range, so there shouldn't be any problem.

"You are the only one who talks a lot."

Having been interrupted by New Jersey, You Ran naturally lost interest and had no choice but to let Hu De leave. Then, she glared at New Jersey angrily, and still feeling a bit unsatisfied, she gave New Jersey a flick on the forehead.

"That's true, I've never heard you say that to me before, honey..." Actually, she regretted it as soon as she opened her mouth, but now, New Jersey could only stubbornly insist.

"Tell you? How can I tell you anything! Have you forgotten how you hid under the bed and forced yourself on me? How can I explain things in that situation?" Getting angrier as she spoke, You Ran couldn't help but pinch New Jersey's cheek again.

"I... I did that because I like you so much, honey! Ugh! I don't care, honey, just say you love me! Otherwise, you can forget about going on a date with Hood later." New Jersey said, trying to be unreasonable.

"Yes, yes, I love you, I love you," You Ran replied casually.

"Honey, this is way too perfunctory! You have no feelings at all!"

New Jersey has expressed its protest.

"There's no atmosphere at all, so how can it be emotional? And saying that suddenly would be too awkward."

"Honey~ I, I love you~ I love you so much~ I love you the most! Hmm... really, honey, look, you just said it, what's so embarrassing about it!"

As soon as I opened my mouth, I realized that it seemed to be true. I was a little shy at first, but after I started speaking, it became more and more natural.

"Of course I know you love me, New Jersey, but that's no reason for you to interrupt my intimacy with the other ship girls," You Ran said, feeling rather annoyed. But there was no point in getting angry now, so You Ran could only sigh helplessly in the end. "By the way, where's Cheshire? She shouldn't be here either."

“Honey, there’s no reason for your lounge to let other ship girls sleep. She lost to me in a duel at the training ground yesterday, so she naturally left on her own.”

Although it was ultimately agreed that each person would take turns coming one day, Cheshire felt that New Jersey had already achieved great success.

"By the way, honey, where did you and Hood go? Can I come along?"

When I came out, I overheard Hu De and You Ran saying those cheesy things. I didn't hear much of what New Jersey said before.

"Going to the horse farm? But didn't you just say we were going on a date? How can you even say something like that? Why would I bring you along? To be a third wheel?"

"Oh, honey! Being a third wheel is a hindrance to you two being together, but I can join in! So honey, you don't have to worry about that at all."

New Jersey's statement is reasonable and well-founded.

"Besides, what's so great about riding those horses at the horse farm? I'd rather ride mine."

New Jersey's words were astonishing, and You Ran was taken aback. Then, her expression gradually became strange.

"...What kind of outrageous and lewd words are these...?"

"That's true. As long as you're willing, honey, I can be a horse too, just a different breed."

Let alone a horse, New Jersey felt he would do anything as long as he could be with the commander.

"Alright, alright, that's impossible, so don't even think about it."

Hood is a true royal lady. If the two of them were alone, he might have a chance to be intimate or even touch her inappropriately. However, if there were other ship girls involved, it would be hard to say. Therefore, although You Ran was somewhat tempted by New Jersey's proposal, she still refused.

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Chapter 178 The Unassuming Hu De

You Ran chatted with New Jersey, while Hu De was also on his way back quickly. Under normal circumstances, even at his fastest speed, it would still take some time.

Fortunately, the portal was convenient enough. A few minutes later, Hood walked in, dressed in a blue knight's jacket, tie, white skinny jeans, and black high boots, exuding a knightly style.

"It took a little time to change clothes, Commander, you didn't lose interest, did you?"

After entering the house and tidying up his hair, which was a bit messy from his journey, Hu De walked up to You Ran and confidently showed off his new self after changing clothes and dressing up.

"So, how do you usually hide yourself? You're so good at keeping a low profile."

If you could only feel it through personal experience before, now that Hood's knight outfit is already showing off most of her good figure, if you hadn't experienced it firsthand, You Ran would definitely suspect that Hood is wearing padding, otherwise how could she have such a broad chest?

"Hidden talent?"

Hearing You Ran's words, Hu De was stunned for a moment, and then followed You Ran's gaze to his chest. Only then did Hu De realize what was happening, and his face turned red.

"I wouldn't call it hiding. If I had to give a reason, it would probably be because I don't really like the feeling of my chest being constricted, so I usually wear looser clothing underneath."

"However... Commander, staring at a girl's chest is not gentlemanly behavior, let alone asking such a presumptuous question. It's one thing to say such things to me, but you can't say them to other girls, or you'll be disliked."

If it were Hood ten minutes ago, she might have hesitated for a while before asking this question, wanting to maintain her ladylike image in front of You Ran. However, since what just happened, Hood has completely let go and is now much more relaxed.

"The other ship girls aren't as good at magic as you, Hood."

It's like when Xiao Jiajia suddenly runs up to him and says that she actually has a D. It's hard for You Ran not to be shocked.

"Honestly, I don't think you're listening at all, Commander." Hood sighed, somewhat helplessly. "By the way, where's New Jersey? I just saw her here, where did she go?"

"I sent her away. After all, Hood, you wouldn't want another third wheel on our date, would you?"

You Ran spoke casually, but in reality, it took him quite a while to coax him. After all, New Jersey can be quite clingy, and it took him a long time to get New Jersey to obediently go back to his room for a nap.

“A date…” A blush crept across Hood’s face.

Although she had thought that way before, seeing that You Ran had said it herself, Hu De felt a little sweet but also inevitably shy.

"By the way, Commander, weren't you just eager to go horseback riding? Why aren't you in a hurry now? If you don't have anything else to do, go change your clothes. I'll wait for you here."

Now, she's getting a little impatient too.

As he spoke, he held up the outfit that resembled his own, which looked like a matching couple's outfit, and compared it to You Ran's. Seeing that it was indeed as he had imagined, Hu De breathed a sigh of relief and stuffed the outfit into You Ran's hands.

Sure enough, although she might be a little nearsighted on a normal day, her eyesight is still very good to the Commander.

You Ran, holding the clothes in his hand, was about to go inside to change, but he suddenly stopped after taking only two steps. He realized that New Jersey was still inside, and if he went in now, it would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den; he probably wouldn't be able to get out for at least half a day.

So You Ran made a quick decision and changed his clothes in the command room. After all, there was only Hu De in the command room and no outsiders in the port area, so he had nothing to hide.

Seeing this, Hu De blushed and, out of ladylike manners, almost instinctively turned around. But hearing the rustling sounds behind her, she couldn't help but let her mind wander.

"Okay, don't be shy, come over and help me button up my clothes."

After quickly changing his pants, You Ran looked at Hu De, who had turned his back, and said with a light laugh.

If it were Cheshire or Taiho, they probably would have pounced on them already.

When Hu De heard You Ran's voice, he finally turned around and peeked at her. However, when Hu De saw that You Ran had already put her pants on, he suddenly felt a little disappointed for some reason.

As Hu De realized his own emotions, his face turned even redder. After cursing himself inwardly for being shameless, Hu De quickly stepped forward and buttoned up You Ran's clothes.

With Hu De's help, they soon put on their somewhat complicated tops and finally set off for the horse farm.

They encountered few ship girls on the road early in the morning, and the journey was not delayed. The two arrived at the stables next to the horse farm in the southwest of the port area in no time.