Elder brother's garrison

"Ah, Lianlian, you're awake." Xiaobai walked to Luo Lian's side with a smile and placed the porridge in her hand on the bedside.

"Hmm." Luo Lian thought for a moment, but couldn't think of anything for the time being. In the end, she just smiled at Xiao Bai and asked, "Xiao Bai, how did I faint?"

"..." Xiaobai's expression suddenly became quite peculiar. "Lianlian, how did you get here?"

It's a rather crude technique for changing the subject.

But since Luo Lian always doted on Xiao Bai, and Xiao Bai didn't want to answer the question, Luo Lian didn't press the matter. Luo Lian nodded and said, "I've already graduated."

"Have you graduated?" Xiaobai was taken aback.

“Yes, I’m already an admiral,” Luo Lian said.

"Oh, so that means you already have a naval base, Lianlian? What's the name of your naval base, Lianlian?"

"Linlin Garrison."

“…Hmm, it sounds nice.” Xiaobai nodded.

"I'm so glad you like it." Luo Lian smiled happily. "I'm also participating in the autumn event. I'll be staying right next to your naval base."

"Next to? I remember there were two naval bases next to it, belonging to two older brothers I didn't know."

"You gave it to me." Luo Lian nodded.

"As expected of Lianlian." Xiaobai laughed.

After sitting on the bed for a while, Luo Lian finished the porridge that Xiao Bai had brought, and then got off the bed with Xiao Bai. She left the room.

Outside the room, Lexington and Bismarck, whom Luo Lian knew, were also there.

Standing with them were many, many more ship girls from the newbie naval base that Luo Lian had met before at the Admiral's Guild.

"Ah, it's little Luo Lian, you're awake." Lexington was sitting at a table with Warspite.

What's it like to be with the top ship girls from the world's number one naval base?

Luo Lian wasn't sure, but Warspite seemed quite reserved. Beside her, Reputation was quietly pouring a pot of sweet tea into the cup in front of Warspite.

Upon seeing Luo Lian emerge, Xiao Bai's ship girls immediately gave her a warm welcome.

In an instant, the destroyers were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the battleships and aircraft carriers rolled up their sleeves and were about to come up to let Luo Lian sit down. Akagi, carrying a bag of vegetables, said something and dragged Hood to the market to buy groceries. Washington and other ship girls also showed off their playing cards and mahjong sets.

It seems that Xiaobai's friends are quite rare among the ship girls of the naval base. All the ship girls in the naval base are very welcoming of Luo Lian's appearance.

Luo Lian smiled, but her eyes quickly scanned her surroundings. Finally, in a rather secluded place, Luo Lian found a pink-haired ship girl kneeling on a washboard.

The pink-haired ship girl looked quite aggrieved. She pouted and looked at the scraps of paper scattered on the ground, her eyes sparkling.

Luo Lian hesitated for a moment, then slowly made her way towards the ship girl.

Like a flower blooming, memories flowed back like water. Hundreds of whirlpools surged and churned in my mind, as if several eerie black tentacles were slowly emerging from the sea, waving and swaying across the ocean in a mysterious dance, before sweeping away countless ships and causing them to slowly sink to the surface under a curse. All these images appeared in my brain at once.

Luo Lian's eyes lit up, and she quickly squatted down in front of the ship girl.

Luo Lian didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Tirpitz.

In the blink of an eye, Luo Lian's eyes conveyed a wealth of information.

Tirpitz looked at Luo Lian, his gaze shifting from aggrieved, indifferent, confused, and surprised to sincere and approving. Finally, Tirpitz nodded heavily.

"Go for it!" Luo Lian gave Tirpitz a thumbs up, her expression solemn and respectful.

Chapter 526 Tirpitz's Round

Just as Xiaobai was helping the ship girls move stools into the yard, Luo Lian silently walked back with a blood-stained handkerchief covering her nose.

"Lianlian? What's wrong?" Xiaobai asked worriedly, looking at the handkerchief on Luo Lian's nose.

"Don't panic, it's not a big problem." Luo Lian shook her head, then stuffed the handkerchief into her pocket and gave Xiao Bai a bright smile.

"If you feel unwell, please tell me immediately," Xiaobai said worriedly to Luo Lian.

"Hmm, speaking of which, could we have some white fungus and red date soup or goji berry and old duck soup tonight?" Luo Lian looked at Xiao Bai a little shyly, then took out her wallet. "I can buy the ingredients."

“…Hmm?” Little White tilted its head curiously.

In Xiao Bai's impression, Luo Lian was not the type of person who would like to eat this kind of food that is more focused on nutritional supplements.

Xiaobai shook her head: "No need for money, I'll just talk to Akagi through the Admiral's Network later. But Lianlian, why did you think of drinking this soup?"

"If I don't drink, I feel like I might not survive tonight."

"what?"

"No, it's nothing, don't mind it." Luo Lian shook her head.

Xiao Bai stared at Luo Lian suspiciously, then nodded. She walked to a corner, closed her eyes, and contacted Chi Cheng, who had already gone to the market to buy groceries.

Luo Lian stood still, looking at Xiao Bai with gentle eyes.

Just then, Bismarck, who was standing in the center of the courtyard, put down what she was doing. After thinking for a while, she walked to a corner of the courtyard and found Tirpitz kneeling on a washboard.

Bismarck rarely punished Tirpitz. Firstly, despite Bismarck's seemingly impartial nature, he was actually very protective of his own. When he learned that Tirpitz was secretly drawing in his little notebook, Bismarck didn't object. Secondly, Tirpitz was just too shameless, so punishment wouldn't have any effect.

But this time, Bismarck really had to be punished. Bismarck didn't care if Tirpitz drew her own little notebook, or the little notebooks of other ship girls in the naval base, or even the little notebooks of ship girls from other naval bases. But this time, Tirpitz actually went after Shiro, and the content was more than ten times more explosive than all the previous little notebooks combined. It can be said to be the ultimate little notebook that completely let go of the soul and let go of the self.

Bismarck simply couldn't let Tirpitz continue like this.

So Bismarck used the righteous paper shredder on all of Tirpitz's drafts and punished Tirpitz by making him kneel on a washboard in the corner until Luo Lian, who was also affected, woke up from his unconsciousness.

It's worth mentioning, however, that before Bismarck unleashed his righteous shredder, Xiaobai insisted on reviewing the draft. Seeing that Xiaobai was serious, Bismarck showed him the draft.

Xiao Bai watched it with red eyes and tears streaming down her face.

Tirpitz has done a lot of harm, Bismarck thought to himself as he looked at the pitiful little white boy.

"Do you know you were wrong?" Bismarck said to Tirpitz, who was kneeling on the washboard.

"Sister, my knee hurts." Tirpitz looked at Bismarck pitifully, appearing weak, pathetic, and helpless.

“…” Bismarck remained silent for a while.

Ship girls don't feel pain simply from kneeling on a washboard. Let alone a washboard, even if Tirpitz were kneeling on a mountain of needles and knives, with a kind-looking old lady next to her constantly pricking her with a stick, she wouldn't feel a single pain.

However, Bismarck still reached out and pulled Tirpitz up from the washboard: "Go apologize to Luo Lian."

"Oh," Tirpitz replied, head bowed.

After saying this, Bismarck returned to the center of the courtyard.

Tirpitz patted his knees, then lowered his head and made his way to Luo Lian.

When Luo Lian saw that Tirpitz had found her, she also perked up and looked at the pink-haired ship girl seriously.

Tirpitz stood in front of Luo Lian, and the two stared at each other, crackling lightning exploding at the point where their eyes met.

After a long while, the two girls reached out their hands and shook hands.

"Luo Lian." Luo Lian said her name.

"Tirpitz," Tirpitz said, revealing his own name.

Tirpitz and Lorelei nodded solemnly and then embraced.

Bismarck, who had been watching Lorelei and Tirpitz from afar, was relieved to see them embracing and returned to Lexington's side.

After that, the ship girls from the naval base moved the stools one by one to the middle of the courtyard, preparing for the bonfire party that evening.

As the sun was setting, Akagi returned to the naval base with several bags full of vegetables and meat. He immediately picked up a wok and started cooking with Renown and Yamato.

Akagi is not Akagi. Although her speed and quantity are far inferior to the head maid compared to her reputation, the precision of the food she makes does not embarrass the woman who is the pinnacle of female power in the entire garrison. Even when Xiaobai asked Akagi to make some wolfberry duck soup for Luo Lian, Akagi did not rush at all and easily and comfortably stewed a pot of hot duck soup for Luo Lian.

It was incredibly delicious, invigorating and replenishing the blood. After drinking it, Luo Lian felt as if she had been resurrected.

The ship girls at the naval base spent a pleasant afternoon with Luo Lian.

After dinner, Luo Lian chatted happily with Xiao Bai for a long time before returning to the neighboring courtyard late at night with Yan Zhan.

The ship girls are all happy creatures. Even though there is a fierce battle waiting for them tomorrow, it does not affect their enjoyment of happiness at all. The bonfire party lasted for a long time afterward, and the ship girls reluctantly returned to their rooms after having a great time.

Xiaobai was pulled into her house by Akagi, who won the rock-paper-scissors game.

A few hours later, the huge courtyard fell silent, with only the moonlight, like milk, spilling onto the ground, flowing gently like tranquil water.

"Creak—"

Just then, a slight sound of a door opening broke the silence.

Like a ripple on water, the door to Bismarck's room was pushed open.

Tirpitz crawled out with his head down and back hunched over, like a thief.

Tirpitz glided across the moonlit lake like an eel, eventually escaping the garrison, making a sharp turn, overtaking on a bend, and diving into a ditch, drifting all the way to the courtyard where Luo Lian lived.

Luo Lian's courtyard wasn't that big; compared to Xiao Bai's courtyard, it wasn't even a quarter of the size. But since it was just Luo Lian and Yan Zhan living there, it actually felt much more spacious.

At this moment, Luo Lian's courtyard was brightly lit, and the gate was wide open, as if welcoming Tirpitz.

Luo Lian was currently in the largest room in the courtyard with Yan Zhan.

Luo Lian sat on the table, resting her chin on her hand, watching the flame in the oil lamp in front of her burn like stars.

"Ah—" Warspite yawned, hugging her legs on the other side of the table, a tear or two slipping out. She looked at the energetic Luo Lian in front of her with some sleepiness, "Admiral, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Waiting for someone?" Luo Lian asked.

"Who are we waiting for?"

Tirpitz.

"...The one kneeling on the washboard?"

"Ah."

"When did you two make this appointment?" Warspite looked at Luo Lian with confusion. "By the way, Admiral, you don't seem to have talked to her much."

"By looking into their eyes."

"..." Warspite looked exasperated. "Admiral, I want to sleep."

"Okay, then you go to sleep. I'll wake you up in the morning." Luo Lian nodded.

Warspite then yawned, took off her shoes, lifted the covers, and crawled into bed, quickly settling down.

Just after Warspite drifted off to sleep, Luo Lian's ears twitched slightly, and she turned her head to look at the courtyard.

Tirpitz's figure slowly emerged from the darkness.

Tirpitz entered Luo Lian's room and slowly sat down opposite her.

“I’m here,” Tirpitz said.

"Hmm." Luo Lian covered her mouth, her expression serious. "Where are the things?"

“My sister ruined it,” Tirpitz said seriously. “It’s alright, I can still draw.”

"Do you need help?" Luo Lian said seriously. "Although I've only glanced at your work, I do know a bit about comics. If possible, could I help you with something?"

"Research?"

"Yes, you drew 'Roaring Ship Girls,' right? I'm familiar with your art style," Luo Lian said. "Your drawing skills are very good, but there are a few areas for improvement in the paneling and the limbs. If you don't mind..."

“I don’t mind.” Tirpitz’s eyes shone brightly. “I’m counting on you.”

Luo Lian and Tirpitz exchanged a smile, then reached out and clasped hands tightly together.

The light from the oil lamp shone on Luo Lian and Tirpitz, casting their shadows long.

Tirpitz took the drawing tools hidden in the ship's equipment and put them on the table. She and Luo Lian huddled together and began to carefully study the comics.

It's true that Luo Lian has studied comics. When she was at home studying Ship Girls in her spare time, she took the opportunity to brush up on comic drawing techniques. Tirpitz draws comics mostly by instinct. Although Tirpitz is indeed a gifted artist, she is still a step behind geniuses who have studied this field. With Luo Lian's help, Tirpitz was amazed.

Before long, Tirpitz completed his first few sketches.

Compared to noon today, with Luo Lian's help, Tirpitz's comics have improved significantly. Whether it's paneling, expressions, character gestures, or coloring, there has been a great deal of progress. In particular, Luo Lian even suggested several special ways to play with Xiao Bai's body type, which opened up a whole new world for Tirpitz.

This is no longer just a simple pornographic book! This is a work of art!

Tirpitz held the original comic book manuscript in his hands, his eyes unusually filled with emotion.

Chapter 527 The Feeling of a Thousand-Year Dream

Tirpitz looked up at the little girl named Luo Lian in front of him.

Luo Lian was also holding a comic draft, with two wads of white paper stuffed in her nose, and bright red blood was slowly seeping through, but none of this could stop Luo Lian from admiring the comic in her hands.

Luo Lian nodded and looked up at each other, finally raising her eyes to look at Tirpitz: "I think it can be revised a bit more."