The slightly weird commander's ship girl tour

After lunch, the company walked along the bare road towards the dock.

A few days ago, because a heavy machine needed to be transported, the trees along the sidewalk were cleared, making the path that was once shaded by green trees become empty.

But this situation will probably be improved after the afternoon, when the colorful lanterns and lights will be decorated to restore the place to its former vitality.

The only one who seemed somewhat dissatisfied was probably the Grim Reaper. In the past, it could rest among the treetops and bushes, but now it was either circling in the sky or landing on the bare ground.

"Corporate Secretary Ship!"

"Huh?" Enterprise turned around in confusion and recognized the beautiful girl wearing a light green fluorescent dress and a light blue big braid who was waving at him not far away.

That was the captain of the construction team of the logistics department of the C1 area KanColle headquarters, a Biloxi.

Compared with Biloxik in the port area, this construction team leader seems a lot younger, but like all the girls in the Cleveland class, she is capable and solid at work. She is the person in charge of the White Eagle area of this construction plan.

But on this island, people generally call her Losey - the nickname she gave herself to avoid being confused with other Biloxis.

"Luoxi, why haven't you left yet? Are you planning to stay?" Enterprise slowed down, waiting for the construction team leader to catch up, and asked in confusion as if chatting.

"If we leave in the afternoon, it will be the same if we go back. We will have to rest for a day or two and then come back again. We might as well speed up the construction." The blue-haired girl shook her head.

It's Mid-Autumn Festival, and the ship girls of the construction team also need a holiday, but due to the particularity of the construction industry, even the Mid-Autumn Festival will not be too long, three days at most.

Three days is a very awkward period of time. If your company is near your home, then this is a short holiday during which you can relax, watch movies, go shopping, which can really make you feel refreshed.

But if you want to go out and play, go somewhere far away, or your workplace is far from home, then this short holiday will seem a bit cramped.

But for the ship girls of the construction team, this holiday seemed ordinary.

The construction team coming from Area C1 took a cargo ship transporting goods in the port area, spent a night, had a good sleep on the ship, and arrived in Ningyang City early the next morning.

But for some construction teams coming from the C3 area or even further afield, these three days are not enough to cover the travel time, so most of them choose to stay here for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

"You can say this to me, since I am the client after all, but your teammates must not hear it." Qiye couldn't help laughing. Is it better to go to work than to take a vacation?

Even for her, being able to sleep soundly until mid-morning and then have a brunch prepared by her sister was a very happy thing.

Who likes to go to work?

"It's okay, it's okay! I know what's going on." Luo Xi didn't care and walked for a while along the white marks on the side of the road. "Actually, I've always been curious about something, but I didn't know how to start."

"What?" Enterprise was a little curious.

"Are you... that kind of port area?" Luo Xi leaned over and asked in a low voice.

"Wha, what?"

"It's that kind of..." Luo Xi opened his mouth, but found that he was not good at describing the situation.

From the first day she arrived on the island, she began to wonder why there was such a large port area and so many ship girls, but she never figured out how to get along with them.

And this is not just her doubt, it is the doubt of every ship girl who has just arrived on this island.

The company said that their commander used to travel around and has recently settled down.

But this island was clearly bought a long time ago.

And the most important thing is, I've been on this island for so long, and I haven't seen Commander Minato yet. He said he went out, but how could a commander go out in one go and not come back for over half a month?

She also knew that this port area seemed to have some unusual connections. Before coming to the construction, the logistics minister had personally inquired about it.

It was just a simple port construction issue, but the Minister of Logistics was personally involved. Luo Xi had never seen this before.

Moreover, the minister had a serious and somewhat puzzled expression at the time, which showed that she was not very clear about the reason for doing so, and was probably just following orders from her superiors.

And who is the logistics chief's superior? The general manager? Or the headquarters?

Coupled with the incredible number and combat effectiveness of the ship girls in this port area, a possibility is obvious.

"That is, did you guys retreat from the front line and then get together..." Luo Xi spoke his thoughts haltingly.

She thought about it for a long time and finally concluded that the ship girls in this port area were actually veterans who retired from the front line, which could explain their number and training level. The so-called Commander Huang Chen might just be a cover and did not exist at all, which also explained his elusiveness.

As for why they did this, it was probably because they had been on the front line for too long, and some psychological changes had occurred. They were not willing or suitable to return to the ship girls' headquarters to live, so everyone got together.

Of course, the arrangements made by the KanColle headquarters are also indispensable. This is because all parties have paid attention to the coordination. After all, such a huge force, even if it does not take any action, is a huge threat to the Sirens.

They probably won't act rashly, but they are like hidden backup energy sources that can play a decisive role at critical moments.

But why was he called Huang Chen and why was there a seated statue? She discussed these with everyone for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out. Maybe it was just a random choice?

However, other views have been widely accepted.

The girl spoke her thoughts haltingly, and then repeated them several times as if she was afraid she hadn't explained them clearly.

"Hmm?" Enterprise couldn't help but raise his brows as he listened. His purple eyes flashed and he didn't know what to say for a moment. Isn't this guy's imagination too big?

"Well, the construction of the port area will take at least two months. The commander can't possibly stay away for that long. When the time comes, you can meet him and know if it's true or not, right?"

"That's true, but..." Luo Xi shook her head. She knew this. But after all, she wasn't a shipgirl in this port area. When the time came, the shipgirl headquarters would coordinate someone to come over and show up for a few days, and then find an excuse to go out for more than half a month.

"This..." Enterprise was helpless. He stretched out his left hand and gestured to the girl to look at the rather ordinary ring on it. "Is this also fake?"

Luo Xi didn't say anything, but was obviously not convinced.

Enterprise shook his head. "It's okay. You'll know when the Commander comes back in a few days. This kind of thing can't be faked, and there's no need to."

Luo Xi nodded doubtfully but with a hint of curiosity, but she saw the secretary ship in front of her suddenly smiled. "Actually, it's a good thing you're Biloxi. If you were some other shipgirls, you'd be in danger right now."

Chapter 633: Covering up loopholes with loopholes

Luo Xi didn't understand what Enterprise meant, but the latter stopped explaining.

After walking together for a while, they arrived at Luoxi's residence, and the girl left first.

With so many construction teams on the island, everyone found a large open space and set up some tents.

Although it sounds chilling, it is actually quite good. Some types of marching tents are densely packed in the open space, and there is a strange sense of order when viewed from a distance.

If it were winter, it might be a bit cold, but now it is barely early autumn and the weather is still hot. In the middle of the night, many people like to lie on the sofa chair in an open area and enjoy the leisurely evening breeze.

A tent is enough as long as it can shelter you from the wind and rain.

Enterprise said goodbye to Luo Xi and continued walking towards the pier.

After this period of port construction, if the dormitory areas have changed the most, then the second largest change is the dock.

Although it is a deep-water port, it actually did not have any large-scale use in the past. The largest ship that would dock here was the cargo ship used by Elizabeth and others to buy and sell supplies, and later it became the Windward.

However, during this period of time, the port has exceeded its limits again and again. Of course, it cannot accommodate giant ships of 10,000 tons, but large cargo ships of several thousand tons have docked there many times.

Even the Windward had to give up its main berth in the harbor and move to a corner.

The changes at the dock are also visible to the naked eye. A new gantry crane has been added, and many containers are piled up next to it. In the past, at this time of year, the dock would probably still be bustling with work, but the construction teams are on holiday and have some free time.

But the dock is not empty. The construction on the island has affected the little ones' play in various ways. It seems that they have some free time, and they have to find it in this place at least.

Enterprise is always reminded of this. In a sense, KanColle is also an ordinary person. She will feel pain if she falls from a two-meter-high platform.

I walked and stopped all the way until I came to the Windward, and just then I saw Tiancheng in purple clothes and a red coat coming down the stairs.

"What a coincidence! I was just about to come find you." Tiancheng's eyes lit up and he smiled. He walked down the stairs and approached the company. "Regarding the Mid-Autumn Festival, the holiday decorations and accounts have been prepared."

"Oh, sorry to bother you." Enterprise reacted, breathed a sigh of relief, and felt a little embarrassed. "This is what I should have done, but I have to trouble you for help..."

The accounts, logistics and other related issues of the port area have always been the responsibility of the enterprise, while Amagi is responsible for the cafeteria, lecture hall and public facilities management, and Nagato is responsible for attacks, exercises, training, etc.

In addition, there is Hood. Although it is not a secretary ship, it does no less work than a secretary ship.

However, due to the port construction issues during this period, various accounts are really difficult to calculate, and we have to trouble everyone to help the company deal with some of the account problems.

"It's not really help, we're doing the same job." Tiancheng shook his head.

Enterprise shook his head and said, "I hope it will be better in the future. Once I have some free time and have finalized the various subordinate departments, there won't be so much trouble."

The two smiled at each other, and both could see that the other was looking forward to it.

Enterprise was about to leave when he suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, I met Luo Xi when I came here before."

"Luoxi? Ah, the captain of the construction team? Hasn't she left yet? Is she planning to stay?" Tiancheng recalled and felt a little confused.

To facilitate the construction team's return to Ningyang City, the port had arranged a cruise ship last night. Of course, there was also a large ship departing from the port to Ningyang City tonight, but it was a cargo ship, and the travel experience certainly wasn't as good as a cruise ship.

"No, she said she'd leave today." Enterprise shook his head. "I just ran into her. Guess what she said to me?"

"What?" Tiancheng was confused at first, but suddenly realized and frowned. "Could it be about the Lord and the port again?"

"Indeed." Enterprise nodded.

Tiancheng nodded slightly, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking. After a moment, she said softly, "What does she think?"

"She suspects we're retired from the front lines, like the retired special forces soldiers in some movies?" Enterprise said briefly. If Huang Chen were here, he'd probably say, "Isn't this the King of Soldiers?"

"Those who retreated from the front lines?" Tian Cheng had a strange expression on his face. After thinking for a moment, he said, "That sounds... actually quite reasonable."

"Actually, I think that's more plausible than what the Commander said about traveling around the world," Enterprise said with a smile. "Sure enough, that previous statement was full of holes!"

"Actually, both of these statements have their own advantages and disadvantages." Amagi shook his head. "If we say we're going to retreat from the front, first of all, it's difficult to communicate with everyone, and secondly, we'll need the cooperation of the KanColle headquarters."

Enterprise nodded. It was true. Although the KanColle headquarters was willing to give them convenience, it did not mean that they could enjoy it all without any burden.

And the most important thing is that it is in their best interest to let everyone have wild thoughts and come up with some weird statements.

Huang Chen's appearance was indeed somewhat unclear, and even the people in the enterprise often felt strange and puzzled. This was not something that could be completely covered up.

No matter how you operate it, there will always be a lot of loopholes.

It would be better to fabricate an excuse with obvious loopholes at the beginning, so that people will be confused and guess. When everyone focuses their attention on this so-called loophole, the real key issue is hidden in various true and false news.

"That's all." Tian Cheng nodded slightly, and just as he was about to end the topic, he suddenly stopped and said, "Tomorrow is Mid-Autumn Festival. I wonder how the master will spend it."

"Commander, he's probably doing pretty well with Yixian and the others, right?" Enterprise said with a smile. "At least he's definitely a staple among all the mooncakes and snacks."

"Of course. Your Majesty loves sweets and snacks, so I'm sure you won't be disappointed this time." Tian Cheng chuckled. "But I do feel a little regretful that I can't spend Mid-Autumn Festival with you."

Enterprise was about to nod when he suddenly saw Taiho standing on the deck of the Windward, gazing into the depths of the sea like a wife-waiting rock. He immediately shook his head with a strange expression, "It's not necessarily a regret, actually."

Tiancheng slowly followed Enterprise's gaze, his expression unchanged, but he was silent for a moment before finally nodding, "Perhaps it is as you said."

……

"Ah!"

Huang Chen blew his nose and felt very strange. Why did he suddenly sneeze?

Yixian, standing by, seemed a little nervous. "Commander, are you catching a cold? I'll go take Commander's place..."

"No, it's okay." Huang Chen pulled Yixian back to the chair and picked up the pen to study the drawing paper on the table. "Let's continue studying this... How do you think we should draw it?"

Chapter 634 The Difficulty of Writing

Many places have the custom of lighting lanterns.

Huang Chen's impression of this custom is during the Lantern Festival, or in theory the Lantern Festival.

Even though Huang Chen had no memory of the Lantern Festival, there would be a Lantern Festival Gala on TV on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, but he had never watched it. It was not that he did not want to watch it, but that school had usually started by then.

There is no holiday for the Lantern Festival, so it is naturally a festival that is difficult to leave a deep impression on.

I have even less memory of lanterns. I have only seen colorful lanterns in some games. They were bright and beautiful.

Or perhaps some places use their unique characteristics as a means of attracting tourists, so they hold lantern festivals, which are a feast for the eyes.

But this was my first time doing it myself. Although I only planned to make a simple lantern, I failed many times.

A few small bamboo strips just wouldn't obey in my hands. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't make any shape out of them. They didn't look regular at all and looked very ugly.

I clearly intended to make an octagonal lantern, but it turned out to be longer or shorter in all kinds of weird places. Either it was missing some parts here, or it was longer some parts there, making the eight corners have ten points.

Fortunately, there were abundant materials. After repeated trial and error, and with the help of Yixian, Huang Chen was able to make a decent skeleton. However, he was a little confused about what pattern to draw on each surface.

He has some ideas about the specific content, but having content alone is not enough. The key is to put pen to paper, and his writing skills can basically be said to be non-existent.

"Yixian, what do you think?"

Huang Chen studied the pen for a long time, but finally put it down reluctantly and turned his gaze to the girl beside him. It has come to this point, he can't just give up, right?

"I think Commander, just draw it casually. The fun of lanterns lies in making them yourself, and the appearance is not that important." Yixian said with a smile.

"Having said that..." Huang Chen felt helpless and glanced towards the hall.

Yixian's octagonal lantern, from its skeleton, is much more attractive than Huang Chen's. Although only two sides have been covered, the patterns on it already make this semi-finished product look quite artistic.

As for other lanterns with unique shapes, some simple and normal ones, such as the lotus in Zhenhai, the pipa in Haiqi, etc., most of the skeleton construction has been completed and they have taken shape.