"You actually dare to hit me!" Feng Xiao Wei covered his swollen face, only now reacting.
This wasn't some T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser, not a place where this Zhao Chen could act arrogantly.
Zhao Chen didn't speak, stepping forward and delivering another slap: "You tell me if I dare or not?"
Feng Xiao Wei was completely speechless from the beating; this guy really didn't play by the rules.
"Viscount Zhao, although my brother is a bit foolish, he is still a member of our Hurricane Consortium. I hope you can give me some face." At that moment, a figure appeared, wearing a smile like that of a modest gentleman.
The eldest son of the Feng family, Feng Dawei.
"He should be grateful he's here right now. If he were still on that planet from before, I would have let him get up close and personal with the Swarm," Zhao Chen said with a cold laugh.
"You..." Feng Xiao Wei was furious.
But a single glare from his elder brother silenced him.
Feng Dawei continued to smile at Zhao Chen, then took out a card and handed it to him: "Viscount Zhao, there may have been some misunderstandings between us before.
My brother is indeed unlearned and incompetent, disturbing you and your sister. I apologize to you here.
Our Hurricane Consortium is about to secure an Imperial Military Procurement Order. At that time, perhaps our Hurricane Consortium and you can engage in many collaborations.
Our Hurricane Consortium has industry, technology, and channels, while you possess those starship technologies we are interested in.
If you are willing, we can cooperate.
This is my business card."
On the card, a holographic image of Feng Dawei projected, along with a series of titles.
Such as Vice President of the Hurricane Consortium, a top graduate of the Skyglory Noble Starship Military Academy Starship Engineering Major, and so on.
Compared to Feng Xiao Wei, this Feng Dawei was much more cunning.
Even after Zhao Chen had slapped his brother right in front of him, he could still smile calmly and chat casually.
"Then I congratulate you in advance on securing this military procurement order. Remember to invite me to the victory celebration when the time comes," Zhao Chen said, changing from his earlier fierce demeanor toward Feng Xiao Wei to a smiling conversation with Feng Dawei.
"Certainly, certainly," Feng Dawei replied, seeing Zhao Chen's attitude and thinking he was tempted.
Afterward, Feng Dawei led his brother away.
"Brother, that guy just slapped me in front of so many people! Aren't you going to do anything about it?" Feng Xiao Wei said indignantly.
"What does it matter if he slapped you? Don't you deserve it? What kind of occasion is this, and you're still here flirting around!
I don't care what you do in private, but can't you see where we are right now!" Feng Dawei said coldly.
Feng Xiao Wei muttered, "But... but him slapping me is like slapping the Hurricane Consortium, slapping your face, brother..."
"If that Zhao Chen can cooperate with us and hand over those starship technologies,
not only would I allow him to slap you now, even if he wanted to slap you 365 days a year, I would permit it," Feng Dawei said without hesitation.
Feng Xiao Wei was left speechless; he knew this was something his elder brother would truly do.
His elder brother not only possessed starship engineering skills but was also, like their father, someone who would stop at nothing for commercial gain.
"One must learn to endure. Only when you possess absolute power should you seek revenge on those who have wronged you." Feng Dawei looked at his disappointing younger brother.
If he didn't know this was his mother's biological child, he would truly suspect it was his father's illegitimate son from outside.
Their intelligence levels were simply not on the same plane.
"This Feng Dawei is quite a character," Chu Xuan remarked, standing beside Zhao Chen.
"But this important figure will soon be crying," Zhao Chen chuckled lightly.
He looked at the special crystal stone business card in his hand—impervious to water and fire, even bullets couldn't penetrate it. With a sudden forceful squeeze of his palm, he crumpled it into a ball and tossed it into the nearby mechanical trash bin.
"Are you all planning to stay and look around here? I'm heading back," Zhao Chen said, glancing at Chu Xuan, Zhao Wan'er, and the others.
"No, it's not interesting anymore," Zhao Wan'er replied, her good mood ruined by Feng Xiaowei, naturally unwilling to linger here.
Seeing Zhao Wan'er didn't want to stay, Senior Su Lan and Xue Xiaoxiao also expressed their intention to leave.
"Senior Zhao Chen," Xue Xiaoxiao suddenly addressed him in a coquettish tone, her eyes seductive as silk.
"What are you scheming now?" Zhao Chen could tell she had some ulterior motive.
Pouting, Xue Xiaoxiao said, "I want to see your big cannon!"
Zhao Chen was taken aback—why did that sound so awkward?
"I mean the bow cannon on your T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser, and those four main cannons!" Xue Xiaoxiao exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.
Couldn't you have said that clearly from the start?
Zhao Chen agreed to Xue Xiaoxiao's request, letting Zhao Wan'er take them to see the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser.
After all, just looking wouldn't reveal any secrets.
If technology could be stolen with just a glance, it would be far too easy.
"What's our itinerary for the next few days?" Zhao Chen asked Chu Xuan beside him.
Chu Xuan raised her hand, summoning a schedule panel, which primarily revolved around the Military Procurement Conference.
"You can see which projects interest you, and we can spend more time on those later," Chu Xuan said.
Zhao Chen skimmed through it, checking off a few items. Finally, he discussed with Chu Xuan that he would leave before October 10th and wouldn't participate in the military procurement projects after that.
Chu Xuan glanced at the military procurement projects Zhao Chen was interested in, one of which was the T2 Interstellar Destroyer Military Procurement Conference Project on October 5th.
She wasn't surprised, as this was the most eye-catching single-item military procurement project.
It was said that all on-site seating arrangements were already fully booked.
However, given Chu Xuan's status in the Chu Family, the organizers had naturally arranged a private booth for her well in advance.
At this moment, Zhao Chen began to look forward to the arrival of the 5th, wondering how wonderful the expressions of the father and sons from the Hurricane Consortium would be when they learned their plans had fallen through.
Outside the Hull of the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser
"Wow... so big! So thick!" Xue Xiaoxiao stood on a specialized hovering platform, gazing at the four 2500mm Medium Electromagnetic Main Cannons of the T3 Blizzard. She cautiously touched the cannon barrels.
She even stood at the front of the muzzle, peering into the deep bore and leaning her face close to sniff it.
"Senior Su Lan, you seem preoccupied?" Zhao Wan'er asked, noticing how quiet Senior Su Lan had been.
Senior Su Lan tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear and smiled softly. "Worries? Do I have any?"
Zhao Wan'er took her senior's hand. "Senior, you've always looked out for me at the Academy. If something is really bothering you, please tell me. I'll try my best to help you...
Even if I... I can't help much.
At worst, I'll go beg my brother! He's really amazing now... he... he... Anyway, he's really capable now!"
Zhao Wan'er wanted to say that her brother could now build Stargates, had T3 interstellar stealth bombers, and was even about to construct T3 carrier starships.
The T3 Blizzards before them were about to be expanded by dozens of units.
But these were all secrets of the Fierce Dragon Star System, so Zhao Wan'er held her tongue.
Senior Su Lan looked at her junior, gently patting Zhao Wan'er's head. "Mm, I know. If anything comes up, I'll definitely tell you."
Though she said this, Senior Su Lan felt deeply troubled inside.
The matter she was facing was no simple thing.
The pressure she had to bear came from an entire Empire!
Even if Zhao Wan'er's brother were incredibly capable, could he really stand against an Empire?
Forget it, she shouldn't disturb them. She would treat this as their final meeting.
She would cherish these last moments of freedom.
Senior Su Lan couldn't help but recall the image of Zhao Chen standing in front of her when the Zerg besieged the planet.
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