Transmigrated into Azur Lane

"Even without the breakthrough effect, Brie is still incredibly powerful! Brie's wrench isn't just for breakthroughs; it can also repair all sorts of equipment! Brie is a backbone of the logistics department!"

Brie brandished the giant wrench in one hand, constantly boasting to Lin Dong about how awesome he was.

Lin Dong then asked Zibuli many questions, such as what the ship girls were like after breakthroughs and enhancements. Through Zibuli's explanation, Lin Dong learned that the ship girls didn't disappear after breakthroughs or enhancements; they simply lost their growth potential. Generally, they would transfer to civilian positions or choose to retire.

Chapter 17 Arrogant Tenderness

The time flew by as everyone gathered around the barbecue grill, eating meat and chatting.

With a yawn from Spence signaling the end of the dinner, everyone returned to their rooms.

……

After taking a shower, Lin Dong returned to his room and found Nelson. Although they were bound by a vow, it was only the first day that Lin Dong had met Nelson, so he couldn't help but feel a little shy.

"that……"

"Don't overthink it! I... I just came to borrow some clean clothes from you."

"Oh, wait a minute!"

Then Lin Dong realized that he hadn't had time to buy daily necessities for the new ship girls, which was a real dereliction of duty. So he hurriedly opened the wardrobe and pulled out two sets of pajamas.

"It should fit, why don't you try it on?" Lin Dong handed one of the pajamas to Nelson. Lin Dong liked to wear loose pajamas, so he always bought them in plus size, which should be able to accommodate Nelson's huge size.

"where are you going?"

Nelson saw Lin Dong hurriedly grab another set of pajamas, ready to leave.

"Give it to Rodney."

"Your sister has already arranged for her to borrow from Cleveland, so you don't need to go."

Lin Dong stared dumbfounded at Nelson for blatantly lying. How could Cleveland's physique be the same as Rodney's?

"In short, you don't need to go!" Nelson felt embarrassed by Lin Dong's gaze and immediately became angry.

"……Oh"

After Nelson left, Lin Dong took the pajamas to Rodney's room, chatted with him for a while, and then returned to his own room with a silly grin.

"Where have you been?"

Lin Dong had just opened his own door when he saw Nelson sitting on a single sofa, drying his hair with a hairdryer.

"I went to the toilet," Lin Dong said without batting an eye.

"Hmph!" Nelson clearly didn't believe it.

Lin Dong felt a little uncomfortable being in the same room with Nelson, so he sat on the edge of the bed with a teacup in hand and stared blankly at the slightly noisy hairdryer.

Because Nelson's hair was a bit too long, it took him about half an hour to manage to style it. Then, under Lin Dong's puzzled gaze, he got into bed and covered himself with the blanket.

What are you looking at me for? Turn off the lights right now!

"Oh……"

Because Nelson had taken the only pillow, Lin Dong didn't sleep very well all night.

every other day

In his dazed state, Lin Dong felt his breathing become labored. When he opened his eyes, he was met with a shocking sight: he found himself clinging to Nelson like an octopus, his face pressed against Nelson's chest. Terrified, Lin Dong immediately closed his eyes and pretended to be dead.

The instinct for survival instantly activated all of Lin Dong's brain cells, just like when he first transmigrated, and the best escape plan was generated in the next second.

Before Lin Dong could take any action...

"woke up?"

Lin Dong's heart skipped a beat when he heard Nelson's voice.

"Hmm." Lin Dong responded resignedly, hurriedly trying to extricate himself and show that he hadn't intentionally taken advantage of the situation.

Unexpectedly, Nelson pressed him back to his original position, gently stroking the back of Lin Dong's head with his hand, and then resting his chin on Lin Dong's head.

Lin Dong felt Nelson's rare tenderness as Nelson treated him like a baby, and the two continued in this slightly awkward position until the alarm clock rang.

Nelson was the first to get up, and in her pajamas, she walked straight out of the room with a change of clothes. Looking at Nelson's long, blonde hair untied in pigtails, Lin Dong was reminded of a character from the anime Sailor Moon he watched as a child, Minako Aino.

Just as Lin Dong was lost in thought, Nelson returned to his room.

"Aren't you getting up yet? Look at yourself, do you have any of the demeanor a commander should have?"

Lin Dong, whose thoughts had been interrupted by Nelson's sharp tongue, looked at Nelson, who had returned to her usual self, and then at the black bow headband on Nelson's twin ponytails.

"This isn't Minako Aino at all, this is fucking Kotori Itsuka..."

……

In the cafeteria

Good morning, Commander!

"Bulibuli, good morning, Commander!"

"morning."

Lin Dong patted Ollie's little head hard; Ollie was clearly much easier to manage than her two older sisters. Then he patted Zibuli's head, trying to be fair to everyone.

After being patted on the head, Ollie hopped and skipped to pull Zibuli to sit on the dining chair. Ollie and Zibuli seemed to get along quite well.

"Commander... Commander," Spence greeted Lin Dong, then glanced fearfully at Nelson beside Lin Dong.

Good morning, Spence.

Lin Dong strictly followed the previously established "Loli Ship Girl Affection Development Plan" and patted Spence's head as well.

"Whoa!" Spence was startled by Nelson's gaze, so she immediately shook off Lin Dong's hand and ran to sit down next to her sister, Ollie.

"Scaring children, that's really tasteless."

Of course, Lin Dong wouldn't dare say that out loud.

Finally, it was Little Ford's turn. Ford walked straight towards his sisters as if he hadn't even seen Lin Dong. Then, Cleveland, who was yawning behind him, delivered a heavy blow.

Good morning, Commander.

Ford obediently covered his head with his hands.

"good."

Lin Dong pinched Ford's cheek as if he hadn't seen the atrocities committed in Cleveland.

Cleveland, as if still half asleep, gently hugged Lin Dong before sitting down in a dining chair, drowsy.

Cleveland's unintentional, gentle hug caused Lin Dong's soft waist to suffer.

"Hiss... Rodney, let me get you the bowl."

"Commander, you're too kind."

"Where's the bowl? Tell me quickly! Quickly!!!"

Chapter 18 Maritime Security

After finishing breakfast, Cleveland was full of energy again. She gave Lin Dong a kiss on the forehead and then hummed a little tune as she left the building to take care of the potted plants that had been brought from the former military region.

The little girls, as agreed at the dinner party the night before, went to explore the Phoenix Forest.

Lin Dong borrowed an electric car from the logistics department again to take Nelson and Rodney to the city center for shopping.

Lin Dong chatted and laughed with Rodney the whole way, which annoyed Nelson. It wasn't that Lin Dong was lacking in emotional intelligence; Nelson was simply too serious.

For example:

"Look, this ice cream shop is really good. Spence asks me to ask the logistics department to bring him some every day."

Rodney: "Really!? Commander, shall we get off the bus and go buy some now?"

Nelson: "Don't waste time unnecessarily. The procurement can be handled by the logistics department. We also need to arrange defense work this afternoon. Hurry up."

Lin Dong: "…………Okay"

Lin Dong: "The phoenix grove in our bureau will be in bloom in two months. Let's organize a picnic together then."

Rodney: "I can't wait! I'm going to prepare lots and lots of delicious food for everyone!"

Nelson: "If you had put your sightseeing mindset into work, those three Siren outposts near the coast might have already been cleared out. Drive faster."

Lin Dong: "I'm sorry, I was too lazy..."

…………

"pat"

As soon as Lin Dong got out of the car and closed the door, Nelson immediately took his arm. Rodney, not to be outdone, naturally took Lin Dong's other arm as they chatted and laughed.

The three men, dressed in white military uniforms, entered the mall under the watchful eyes of passersby.

Ollie and Zibuli's figures were not much different from the Spence sisters, so Lin Dong directly handed over the responsibility of choosing clothes to Rodney, who happily began to carefully select items.

Nelson stood beside Lin Dong, watching his sister busy herself without offering any help. One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea buying clothes for a White Eagle destroyer? What a ridiculous joke! Although his sister was also one of the Seven Warlords, Nelson never gave a second glance to someone who had willingly fallen into depravity.

"Commander, what kind of outfit do you like Rodney to wear?"

"Less exposed"

Lin Dong spoke frankly: how could he casually show his own meat to others?

"Nelson, aren't you going to pick one?"

Lin Dong asked Nelson, who showed no intention of leaving.

"My military uniform is enough. Let her choose quickly."

"No."

"Humph!"

After Rodney made his selection, the group headed to the women's lingerie store. Lin Dong secretly told Rodney to buy a few sets for his proud sister, and then lewdly asked for the colors.

……

"hey-hey."