"Excuse me, can I add toppings to this noodle dish?" Annie asked the chef behind the counter, standing on tiptoe.

"Sure," the cook replied with a smile, his eyes occasionally glancing at the commander opposite him, his cheeks slightly flushed.

Then Annie started ordering: "Give me an extra serving of beef, an extra lobster, two eggs, two crab claws, three abalones, and..."

Zhao Chen stood there for a full half minute listening to Annie recite the menu.

The chefs were dumbfounded for a long time.

"That's all for now." Annie finished ordering her bowl of 'noodles' with satisfaction.

Okay, I was wrong before. This is the real Anne.

Zhao Chen covered his face and walked with Annie to a more private room next door.

"Speak, Commander."

You wouldn't come to my temple without a reason, but you came to see me in person.

"Is there another construction project to be undertaken?" Annie was now familiar with the man's routine.

I don't think about myself when I have nothing to do.

I only find myself when something happens.

I always exhaust myself.

Zhao Chen raised his hand and sent a set of starship technology blueprints to Annie: "This is the latest set of interstellar warship blueprints."

I hope you can postpone some of the other existing construction plans so that this starship can enter service as soon as possible.

"What kind of interstellar warship is so important?" Annie was examining the starship's technical blueprints when she saw the number, and she was dumbfounded.

I rubbed my eyes to make sure it was indeed a '4', not a '3'.

Its full name is 'T4 Suzaku-class Medium Star Cruiser'.

“A T4-class star cruiser!” Annie stared in disbelief, and she almost stood up.

Unfortunately... her feet couldn't touch the ground, so she had to retract her thoughts.

But the legs that were swaying before straightened up at this moment.

This clearly shows Anne's shock.

"Didn't you previously oversee the construction of two T4-class interstellar warships? What's so surprising about this?" Zhao Chen said calmly.

"Commander, those two are auxiliary interstellar warships."

This is a combat-type interstellar warship; its significance is completely different! Anne was still in a state of surprise.

"Just tell me, can you build it or not?" Zhao Chen tapped his fingers on the table.

Annie pouted and said in a wronged tone, "Can I say...no?"

"No." Zhao Chen knew Annie's abilities.

She was exceptionally talented. After joining the Dragon Legion, she not only took charge of the main construction tasks, but also took time to study starship engineering at the Goddess Academy.

She is making rapid progress and is fully capable of building a T4-class combat interstellar warship.

Anne shrugged, looking resigned: "So, there's still room for negotiation."

"Oh well, my next holiday is ruined again."

Afterwards, Annie and Zhao Chen discussed and studied the construction mission of this T4 Suzaku-class medium-sized interstellar cruiser.

First and foremost, the ship to be built was the T3 Furnace-class heavy interstellar industrial ship.

As for the 1.5 billion star coins needed for construction, although there may be some shortage at present, Zhao Chen can guarantee that the supply of raw materials for the construction plan will be absolutely guaranteed.

Then it's time for construction.

If a single T3 furnace were to be built, it would take at least twenty months.

Therefore, Zhao Chen and Annie discussed and decided to allocate five T3 furnaces to build this T4 Vermilion Bird-class medium-sized interstellar cruiser.

The construction plan is expected to be completed within three to four months.

"Commander, I must say something beforehand."

This has diverted the production capacity of five T3 furnaces, which may delay our original construction plan.

"You can't say I'm slacking off or dock my pay!" Annie said seriously.

Zhao Chen rolled his eyes: "Do I look like that kind of person?"

Anne nodded seriously.

Before Zhao Chen could refute, the food they ordered was served.

Annie immediately forgot about the worries of her upcoming work and looked at the rice bowl in front of her, which was bigger than her face and taller than her head.

All the dishes that Annie had added earlier were put inside.

"Commander, it's a real shame you didn't order noodles from our starship restaurant."

"Our Starship Restaurant has really good noodles!" Annie said while eating a lobster leg.

Zhao Chen thought to himself: Are you sure this is eating noodles? Or are you looking for noodles among all those dishes?

He looked for a long time, but still couldn't see a single noodle.

After discussing the construction plan for the T4 Vermilion Bird-class medium interstellar cruiser with Annie, Zhao Chen also began preparing for his departure to the Imperial Capital Star System.

...

Chuhe Governor's Army Fleet - Flagship

"Chu Xuan, starting today, I am handing over all command of our interstellar fleet to you." Governor Chu He looked at his granddaughter, whose face was full of worry.

"Grandpa! You can't go."

The fact that the capital is summoning you back this time is clearly ill-intentioned.

Although there is currently no evidence to prove that the Crown Prince's murder is related to us.

"But after all, we came out with you, and your old rivals will definitely not let this opportunity to kick us when we're down pass by!" Chu Xuan said anxiously.

Not long ago, the capital city requested to summon the Governor of Chuhe, citing the reason as wanting to understand the circumstances surrounding the murder of the eldest prince.

The reason seems simple, but there are undercurrents swirling beneath it!

There are even rumors that the imperial family in the capital is preparing to take action against Governor Chuhe.

"Chu Xuan, don't worry, Grandpa will be fine."

As long as our Chuhe Legion fleet doesn't get into trouble, Grandpa is safer in the capital than he is here.

Those guys wouldn't dare do anything to Grandpa.

But if Grandpa doesn't go back, that would be disobeying orders.

This essentially gave all the various warlords a legitimate opportunity!

"The situation is chaotic now. The Starry Empire can't withstand any more turmoil, and neither can the Chuhe Star Region." Governor Chuhe stroked his granddaughter's hair, comforting her.

"But...but..." Chu Xuan was extremely anxious, but she really didn't know what to do.

Governor Chuhe stood up from the captain's chair and looked at the generals of various ranks standing in two rows in front of him, as well as several fleet commanders who were unable to attend but appeared in video windows.

"Your Excellency, you can't go!"

"Your Excellency, this trip to the capital is fraught with peril. If you're determined to frame someone, you can always find a pretext!"

“Governor, we have never had any Starry Empire in our hearts. We only know that we were trained by you, and we will be members of the Chuhe Legion for life.”

They're all soldiers of the Chu family!

Looking at the boys he had trained.

Governor Chuhe suddenly roared, "Look at you all, is that all you've got?"

It's just a trip back to the capital city.

Back in the day, I dared to storm this place with my massive mechanical interstellar fleet. What's this?

Just listen carefully, starting now.

My granddaughter, Chu Xuan, is the commander-in-chief of the Chu River Legion!

You must obey her. Anyone who dares to disobey, I'll come back and kill him!