Transmigrated into Azur Lane

The completion date was set by the big shots, and Lin Dong had no way to interfere. After thinking for a while, Lin Dong came up with an idea.

I'll come back later.

After finishing his sentence, Lin Dong left Captain Chen behind and hurriedly returned to the building.

……

"Business, stop playing games and come help your husband."

Lin Dong patted the company's head and said.

"Oh well."

After closing the game, the man put on the white military cap that was next to the computer, and in an instant, he transformed back into a dignified figure.

Lin Dong opened the safe in his office, and bundles of banknotes were neatly stacked together.

Looking at his savings for his future, Lin Dong recalled a scene from a popular anti-corruption TV series from his previous life.

I haven't dared to spend a single penny here.

Lin Dong smiled and began to estimate the number of people in the construction team, taking out dozens of bundles of banknotes from the safe. He then pulled out the red envelopes he had bought when he purchased New Year's goods last time. The red envelopes were originally intended as a good start for the construction team, and there was no shortage of them.

"Commander, is this a red envelope (gift money)?"

"Yes, 1000 each."

Lin Dong estimated that the construction team should have no more than 500 people, and the 50 Donghuang coins he had prepared should be enough. 1000 Donghuang coins per person wasn't a huge amount, but it wasn't a small sum either; it was definitely enough to show his goodwill. As for this amount of money, it was just a drop in the ocean compared to Lin Dong's wealth.

The couple spent over an hour in the office wrapping all 500 red envelopes.

Then Lin Dong loaded a box full of red envelopes onto his electric car and headed back to Captain Chen's workplace.

"Lieutenant Chen, this red envelope is a small token of my appreciation for the brothers. You can distribute it tonight or tomorrow."

Lin Dong handed the cardboard box from the trunk to Captain Chen, left a message, and drove away, fearing that Captain Chen would refuse.

…………

"Bri, this boat seems... seems to have no engine?"

Lin Dong frowned as he examined the small hovercraft, which Zi Buli had worked on for nearly five hours. He knew perfectly well that the materials were stolen, and not just from the poor Chen family; the hovercraft itself was clearly taken from who-knows-where. Then, he saw the words "Third Fleet" on a corner of the hovercraft. It seemed the Third Fleet had also been affected. Lin Dong thought, "Just as I expected."

"Bulibuli, yes, Commander."

Then Zibuli pointed to a recess at the back of the hovercraft and said.

"If you install Spence here, the ship will be able to move."

"Huh!?" Spence, who had been enthusiastically watching the hovercraft with everyone else, was completely dumbfounded.

Spence, realizing what was happening, tried to run towards the building, but was caught by Zibury in an instant.

"Just kidding! The engine is at the secret base; Ollie went and brought it over."

Lin Dong then realized that these girls had obviously planned this all along, and even the engine was prepared in advance. No wonder Zi Buli acted so strangely this morning.

Soon, Orik came over carrying the engine. Zibuli took it and installed it at the stern of the boat without leaving a single gap, demonstrating the superb craftsmanship of Zibuli.

This hovercraft is not very big. The bottom of the vessel is made of air cushions, and the deck is simply fitted with two rows of seats welded on. It is quite rudimentary.

After everyone boarded the boat, Zi Buli inserted his tail into the round groove on the engine.

"Da da da da da"

The engine started working after being activated by the tail of the purple brimstone, and the hovercraft began to sail in this unscientific way.

"and many more!"

Lin Dong finally realized that something was wrong.

"Bri, why doesn't this ship have a steering wheel?" Although Lin Dong was a novice, he at least knew that every ship should have a round object called a rudder.

"Bulibuli, the super-fast hovercraft designed by Buli can be controlled just by Buli's tail! Isn't that amazing?"

Lin Dong looked speechlessly at Zi Buli, who could only sit on the engine because of the need for a tail connection.

If you were really that capable, you wouldn't have forgotten to get yourself a chair, you idiot.

Zibuli trembled along with the engine working beneath her, and the engine didn't seem to be particularly powerful...

What do you do when your tail runs out of power?

Lin Dong asked a fatal question.

"Uh... I hope we get there before the power runs out! Bulibuli!"

After thinking for a while, Zibuli gave his answer, and then shouted loudly without giving Lin Dong a chance to speak.

"Full speed ahead! Buli!"

Chapter 34 The Party Thanks Sodas Navman for His Gift

"vomit…………"

Lin Donggang collapsed onto the harbor and began dry heaving as soon as he arrived at the base.

Zibuli, probably following Lin Dong's advice, was afraid the tail would run out of power, so it accelerated desperately. In the end, the entire hovercraft reached a speed of nearly 50 knots and arrived at the naval base 15 nautical miles away in just 20 minutes.

The rough seas and the lack of any wind protection made Lin Dong feel like he was in heaven.

This ship was originally designed for ship girls, and Zibuli completely failed to consider that her commander was human. Moreover, a speed of 50 knots is nothing to ship girls.

Enterprise patted Lin Dong on the back with concern, feeling a little resentful that the commander was so weak-willed, unable to withstand even this little bit of trouble.

If Lin Dong knew what the company was really thinking, he would probably strangle Zi Buli. He vomited for a while and then recovered.

After recovering, Lin Dong rinsed his mouth with a bottle of mineral water handed to him by a naval soldier and then led everyone into the stronghold.

Because the base was small and the number of Siren ship girls originally stationed there was also small, the infrastructure was extremely limited. Many naval soldiers thus set up tents at the base, living in very harsh conditions.

Meanwhile, Nelson and her two daughters rushed over after hearing the news of Lin Dong's arrival.

"commander!"

Upon seeing Lin Dong, Rodney rushed straight into his arms without a second thought, clearly indicating that this period had been extremely difficult for her.

Lin Dong felt sorry for Rodney and kept stroking his hair to comfort him. After finally calming down the slightly agitated Rodney, Lin Dong saw Cleveland returning from his trip.

At this moment, Cleveland, with a military backpack slung over one shoulder, grinned and waved to Lin Dong.

Lin Dong bent down slightly and hugged the blonde beauty whose height was a bit worrying. Cleveland gave Lin Dong a kiss on the cheek and then stopped being affectionate, acting carefree and relaxed.

Nelson stood there quietly, watching Lin Dong's actions with a cold eye. Lin Dong scratched his head, smiled apologetically at Nelson, and then gently hugged his wife, whom he hadn't seen for several days.

The group then entered Nelson's room, which wasn't large. The base manager explained that it had originally been the dormitory for the Siren ship girls. When the navy first landed at the Siren base, they discovered that this room, less than 30 square meters, contained a total of six beds.

Lin Dong frowned as he looked at Nelson's room in the naval base. A bed, a table, and a fluorescent light—that was all there was. Seeing the three women who had come to help with the defense living in such harsh conditions, Lin Dong felt deeply distressed. He couldn't help but feel a little resentment towards Donghuang and ashamed of his own incompetence.

Should we take this opportunity and leave? Everyone's here, this is a rare chance... but where can we go if we escape Donghuang? Would things be better in other factions? Or should we really just rob an oil well and become a mountain king like in the novels?

Perhaps it was the various emotions that had been suppressed since his transmigration that gradually became uncontrollable. Lin Dong, who had lost his mind, kept thinking about the success rate of various plans. For Lin Dong, who had lost his loved ones, the ship girls were his last haven.

He didn't care that the navy outside had already given Nelson the best room in the entire base. All his efforts in this world were simply to ensure a happy life for himself and the ship girls. After seeing the room Nelson lived in, what was the point of all his efforts?

Lin Dong grew increasingly resentful until Nelson smacked him on the head.

"What are you thinking? I live on the boat. This room was assigned to me by General Cao. I've never lived in it."

Lin Dong smiled awkwardly, his expression shifting from an angry, ferocious look to a silly grin as he scratched his head, much like the classic meme of an American wrestler from his past life.

Lin Dong's emotions have been stabilized for now, but whether these suppressed emotions will erupt even more fiercely next time is something no one can say for sure.

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The various anti-aircraft guns on the original Siren stronghold have been dismantled and taken back to their homeland by the Eastern Empire. As for shore guns, the Sirens disdain to install them, confident that no human-operated ship can get close to this steel fortress.

In preparation for tonight's gala, the soldiers cleared out all the various military tents where they were stationed, creating a large area to accommodate more people.

As darkness fell, naval soldiers continuously carried buckets of cooked food in and out of the warships docked in the harbor.

"Oh dear! Brother Lin, I was held up by things at the base. Please forgive me for being late, hahaha!"

Cao Zhengping's voice arrived before he did.

"I apologize for disturbing you, Brother Cao."

Lin Dong remained as reserved as ever, smiling as he shook hands with Cao Zhengping.

The two exchanged a few more polite words, and then the dinner began.

…………

The so-called get-together was just a gathering of several hundred naval soldiers from the Third Fleet stationed at three different outposts, holding metal lunch boxes and sitting on folding stools, with a touch of finding joy in hardship.

Lin Dong was no exception. He and the ship girls sat in the far corner, watching Lieutenant General Cao give a speech in the so-called performance area that had been cleared out from the crowd.

As Cao Zhengping finished speaking, the pre-arranged programs began to take turns on stage. The naval soldiers who were to perform put down their lunchboxes, wiped their mouths, patted their bottoms, and walked to the center of the crowd.

The performances were diverse, including singing, street dance, breaking stones on one's chest, and performing iron-clad feats. They weren't exactly boring, and the audience was very supportive, giving enthusiastic cheers and applause regardless of the quality of the performances.

But the little girls couldn't stand this kind of show. After exchanging glances, they all slipped away.

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"Olive, come and see what this is?" Ford waved furtively at his sister, his friendly manner completely forgetting that he had almost drawn his sword against her a few days ago.

"This looks like fireworks."

After Ollie finished speaking, he and his sister exchanged a smile.

…………

"Whoosh~~"

A burst of flame shot into the sky before everyone's stunned eyes.

"Bang~"

As fireworks burst into bloom in the darkness, the entire dark sea was instantly illuminated.

"Enemy attack!!!"

Chapter 35 Goodbye, Brother Cao