Azur Lane Under the Stars

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"That's right..." Binjiang felt a little guilty.

"Then, that old woman had no one left to use. Originally, there were five candidates for deputy director of the ship girl department, but now there's only one candidate. What do you think she'll do?" Plymouth sneered.

“So it’s you who’s here…” Binjiang said.

“Yes, you really have caused a lot of harm,” Plymouth sneered.

Ren Shuo, listening from the side, was a little confused: "A promotion, isn't that a good thing?"

Brest explained, "My lord, you don't understand. There's no benefit to being a deputy director."

"Because, having to face those politicians, and those old guys who are always thinking about power and infighting, is just unpleasant to think about."

Binjiang looked awkward, remembering that he had once met some so-called high-ranking human beings.

The way they looked at me wasn't the kind of look you give a human being or an ordinary person; it was more like... the kind of fanaticism and ruthlessness you give a war machine.

"In short, it was a very bad feeling," Binjiang said.

“So it’s no wonder you resigned,” Brest remarked.

"From what you're saying, you don't feel guilty at all?" Plymouth said.

Brest showed no remorse whatsoever: "What's there to feel guilty about? Am I not allowed to pursue my own hero? Besides, didn't you resign? You don't have to face those disgusting guys anymore."

“That’s true… but I’m unemployed.” Plymouth glared at Brest. “How are you going to compensate me!”

Looking at the two women who suddenly started butting heads, Ren Shuo had a subtle sense of déjà vu...

When they exist individually, they are like Yamato Nadeshiko, but when they get together, they are like people who want to scratch each other's faces.

Isn't that Taihou and Akagi?

Ren Shuo suddenly realized.

"Haha, what kind of compensation do you want? If you don't have a job, you can go and wait tables. The ship girl cafeteria is short of a waiter."

Brest immediately switched to taunting mode.

"You rascal..."

Plymouth felt his blood pressure spike. Even though he was mentally prepared, why did he still feel so angry?

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Quitting your job is a great thing. Congratulations on no longer being an employee."

Although Binjiang didn't get along with Plymouth because of the pranks he had played on them, they were still good friends, and he always mediated between them to prevent them from fighting.

Therefore, Binjiang had no choice but to step in and smooth things over.

"Hmph." The two women glared at each other and turned their heads away.

"Commander, save the day!"

Binjiang quietly chatted with Ren Shuo in their online psychic network.

"What can I do to salvage the situation? Give her a job?" Ren Shuo asked irritably.

"It's not impossible... Anyway, it's up to you." Binjiang lay down.

"Ahem..." Ren Shuo had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

"Um, Miss Plymouth, what are your plans for the future?" Ren Shuo asked.

Plymouth pondered for a moment, then said, "Hmm, I might go to another area, at least as a mid-level management ship girl, not a high-level one, so I won't have to deal with those disgusting people."

"But other areas may not be as good as this one. Although I'm reluctant to admit it, this area is already the most friendly to ship girls."

Brest still said that although they were rivals, they genuinely cared for each other.

"Let's just take it one step at a time. Otherwise, if we stay here, we'll be forced to work anyway... It's no use not wanting to work; those people have too many disgusting tricks up their sleeves."

Plymouth remarked.

"How about we come directly to my port area?" Ren Shuo tentatively invited.

“Commander Ren Shuo, we’ve only met three or four times, haven’t we?” Plymouth said with a half-smile. “Are you already inviting me to join the port?”

"I'm not some random ship girl," Plymouth hinted.

Binjiang and Brest's faces darkened.

Chapter 609 The First Port Area Martial Arts Tournament

Seeing that Primous was once again making sarcastic remarks to the two of them.

Binjiang and Brest were immediately furious.

"Who are you talking about!" Binjiang waited for Plymouth.

Plymouth covered her mouth, looking surprised. "I didn't say anyone! Don't take it personally, okay?"

Brest's temples bulged with veins, and he felt an urge to teach this guy a lesson.

It wasn't that we couldn't beat him before, it's just that this guy has too many schemes and tricks, it's impossible to guard against them.

But now... how can I lose in this crushing defeat?

However, with the commander watching, it was fine to be sarcastic, but if he actually took action, his image would be completely ruined.

So Brest could only suppress his rage and say to Plymouth, "But we will have a wonderful life together, and I will be able to write a magnificent epic with my hero."

"Oh, so this can cover up the fact that you met a few times and then joined their port area?"

Plymouth shrugged.

In human terms, this is roughly equivalent to a whirlwind marriage.

"Do you believe we'll laugh at you too?"

Brest suddenly stopped being angry. She thought about her and Binjiang's purpose, as well as the port area's certain magic that made people sink deeper and deeper, and she immediately became calm and composed.

You're being sarcastic now, but won't you be asking us for help later?

Plymouth seemed very confident: "Don't worry, even if I, Plymouth, die in this world and sink into the sea, I will not be like you who acted rashly and joined the port."

Plymouth and Brest started mocking each other again, leaving Ren Shuo feeling incredibly awkward.

Fortunately, Belfast and Yixian called for dinner, which saved Ren Shuo from his dire situation.

"It's delicious."

As Plymouth savored the food Belfast had prepared, he felt that everything he had eaten in the canteen and the food he had cooked before was a waste of time.

Why is there such a big difference between these Royal Navy ship girls?

Plymouth, with chopsticks in his mouth, was deep in thought.

Actually, Plymouth was overthinking it. Among the Royal Navy ship girls nowadays, those who can cook are already a rarity, let alone cook something that won't kill them.

Therefore, at least among the Royal Navy ship girls, her cooking skills should be among the best.

After all, whether it's Binjiang or Brest, they've been eating their food for so many years without anyone dying from it or going astray.

"How come you're suddenly starting to like it?" Brest glanced at Plymouth.

Plymouth replied, "Isn't that normal? Miss Belfast's cooking is excellent."

“Hmph, you know perfectly well that’s not what I meant,” Brest said.

"Oh? But I haven't joined your port."

Plymouth glanced at Brest.

Brest, however, was somewhat exasperated: "You're twisting the facts! Then don't come with me! Don't come work in my port!"

Binjiang tugged at Brest: "Brest, forget it."

Don't forget that you're supposed to help the commander salvage the ship.

"Hmph..." Brest had no choice but to give up.

It turns out that during the dinner just now, the topic of Plymouth's upcoming arrangements came up again, and Ren Shuo casually invited him to work in the port area, like Chkalov, with a contract.

So after some refusals and negotiations, the next steps for Plymouth were finalized.

For Ren Shuo, it's like he tricked them into coming to his home turf, and then... wouldn't he just be able to salvage ships at will? Just kidding, right now, as long as they enter his port area, the success rate of salvaging ships is as high as 100%.

And what about Plymouth?

That means if I start working in the port area, it will be a natural thing for the commander to help me get out of trouble.

I could then reluctantly agree, which would allow me to continue living with my old friends like Brest without losing face... Perfect.

Ren Shuo and Plymouth made a perfect resource exchange without either of them realizing it.

“By the way, Brest, why don’t you and Binjiang take Plymouth for a walk around the harbor tomorrow?” Ren Shuo said.

Brest nodded: "That's possible, but there are some places in the port that I'm not very familiar with..."

"It's alright, I know it like the back of my hand." Binjiang patted his slime and assured him, "I'll make sure Plymouth is taken care of properly."

Plymouth looked at Binjiang strangely. "I know you're a bit naive, but the way you're talking makes it sound like you want to sell me off."

"Didn't you join the port area just a few days after me? How come you're already familiar with everything?" Brest asked, somewhat bewildered.

"Hehehe, this is the enthusiasm of us Donghuang people." Binjiang chuckled.

These past few days, unlike Brest who was always around Ren Shuo, Binjiang greeted Ren Shuo every day to get acquainted with him, and then went to various places in the port area.

At least I have a few friends I can talk to in each faction.

What is meant by "Eastern Huang socialite"?

“Alright, you’ll lead the way tomorrow.” Brest nodded.

Plymouth was already very much looking forward to it. After all, she would finally be able to leave this world. Well, she was also glad that she had agreed to Commander Ren Shuo's request, otherwise she probably wouldn't even be able to leave this world.

After a hearty meal, Plymouth was taken to a guest room by Brest to rest, while Binjiang took Yixian out for drinks.

Yi Xian's prediction was correct. Although the wine was bought in Binjiang, it couldn't be kept; it was still consumed by others.

Helpless, Yixian, who had already finished eating and washed the dishes, had no choice but to cook some appetizers to go with the drinks. Binjiang carried the plates and ran into the courtyard.

Drinking also requires the right atmosphere and setting.

Brest pulled Plymouth by the wrist and led her into the guest room. He then looked at Plymouth with suspicion, crossed his arms, and gave a cold snort.

"Tell me, what are you really thinking?"

"Me? I haven't thought about it much. People strive for better things, and ship girls are no exception. If there's a better place for me, why would I give it up?"

Plymouth replied.

Brest pursed his lips and said, "Don't play dumb. You should know what our commander is thinking... He usually doesn't hide his intentions, so don't think you can just take advantage of him and leave."

As longtime friends, Brest could speak so frankly, and Plymouth was used to Brest's way of speaking.

"Well, I have my pride too. Give me a trial period. Besides, I've already been to your port area. Don't you have any confidence in keeping me here?"

Plymouth reassured Brest.

"I hope so. I won't disturb your rest any longer."

Brest left a message and was about to leave, but Plymouth called her back.

"Hey, wait a minute, how did you become so strong?" Plymouth was genuinely curious.

"You'll know when you officially join the port." Brest said without turning his head.

“Honestly, what a cheapskate…” Plymouth muttered.

Then he turned around and started tidying up his room.

…………

The next day arrived quietly, and Plymouth went to Binjiang's room early in the morning to pull Binjiang out of bed.

Brest, too, could not escape someone's clutches and was forcibly awakened.

"It's only six o'clock, and you don't have to go to work. What are you doing?" Brest scratched his hair in annoyance.

“I’m so excited! Didn’t you say you’d take me to visit the port area?” Plymouth said confidently, with Binjiang looking like he hadn’t woken up yet behind him.