It's time to give out the rings, Admiral!

He only remembered that when the senior came over, this ship girl was acting perfectly normal, but he had just arrived and hadn't even said much before she turned into this.

Could it be that it's my fault, or that she knows me?

But upon closer reflection, I feel that it shouldn't be like this.

I've never been to the Governor's Mansion before, so how could I possibly know such a stunning ship girl?

He gave an awkward, dry laugh, sighed with some self-doubt, and then opened his mouth shyly.

"Um... I'm sorry, actually I was pushed by those two unscrupulous friends. The admiral who was talking to you just now is my senior. He said he felt unbalanced because he was rejected by everyone, so he pushed me over. I'm sorry, if there's anything you need, I apologize for bothering you..."

The interaction between two socially awkward individuals was indeed extremely painful. The boy who was forcibly pushed over decisively chose to betray the two guys behind him who were just looking for a show. He pointed to the two guys behind him who were trying not to laugh and told them why he had been pushed over.

However, this time, before he could finish speaking, seemingly out of sympathy for his situation, she peeked out and glanced at the two guys behind her with a mixture of disgust and gratitude, as if unwilling to let this chance encounter end so quietly. The tea-haired girl suddenly blushed and shook her head vigorously.

"No, it's nothing! I just came out for some fresh air, nothing else... um... um... if you don't mind... uh... no, it's nothing..."

The girl lowered her head and shyly fiddled with her fingertips. Her blushing face made her look just like a lovestruck young girl who had suddenly found herself in spring.

The deliberately hushed laughter behind him had somehow turned into gasps of self-doubt and surprise. Even the boy began to doubt himself. Could it be that the other person really knew him? Or had they mistaken him for someone else?

"Really? That's good then. Sorry to bother you. I'll treat you to coffee sometime as an apology. My name is Su Yuchen, what's yours..."

The boy regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth. Wouldn't saying that make the other person think he was trying to pick her up? But…

“Leipzig, that’s my name. Um, are you leaving? Well, this, this is for you… ah…”

The girl nervously clutched the hem of her skirt. She glanced subconsciously at the boy's face, then at the purple-haired girl who was being watched by the boy in front of her. She then took out a piece of paper and a pen from her handbag and wrote a line of neat handwriting on the note.

Gently tearing a piece of paper from her notebook, she mustered her courage and shyly handed it to the boy in front of her.

The boy hesitated for a moment and reached out to take it. When the girl's fingers touched his palm, her face suddenly turned frighteningly red, and it seemed as if a thin layer of white mist was floating above her head.

"Ugh... Waaah..."

The girl with tea-colored hair caught her breath, and for some unknown reason, her face flushed red, her legs went weak, and she collapsed straight onto the boy's shoulder...

"???"

"Miss Leipzig?"

Volume 1, Chapter 288: Halo

The boy returned, carrying a small note that smelled slightly like a girl's fragrance. He walked silently back to the spot where he had just spoken with the two seniors and others, his head bowed as if deep in thought.

The scene of Leipzig fainting at the end really startled Su Yuchen. It took him a while to recover before he learned from the girl that it was her old ailment.

She said that she doesn't usually act like this, and that she only has this problem when she is too shy or excited. Before leaving, she even emphasized that this would not affect her daily operations.

Well, this was less of an explanation and more of a way to prevent someone from misunderstanding. But what he was really thinking about was whether he had seen Miss Leipzig somewhere before, otherwise why did she act like she knew him? Judging from her words, he was starting to think that this Miss Leipzig really wanted to be his ship girl!

The laughter had completely turned into howls of exasperation. As the boy approached them step by step, the two exchanged a glance as if by telepathy. Lian Hao, his face full of "pain," stepped forward without a word and forcefully pressed down on the boy's shoulder, who had almost been startled by him.

"Hey! Where's that ship girl? Why didn't you come back with her?"

He questioned, and Yang Xiao beside him stared at the boy with a look of disappointment. But feeling the heavy pressure on his shoulders and looking at the two seniors in front of him who were so "indignant" for some reason, the boy was puzzled as to why they were so excited. Feeling the pressure, the boy calmly showed a kind but confused expression.

"Why would I bring Leipzig back with me, senior? I'm not even familiar with her."

"Come on! You're calling each other by such affectionate names! You think you can fool us? You didn't even bother to see us, Yang! I clearly saw you two talking happily for ages, and that Miss Leipzig even jumped into your arms in her excitement at the end!"

"Although I don't know why I always want to kick you now, senior is right, Brother Su! I think that ship girl named Leipzig is obviously interested in you! Ship girls are not just any kind of life. The fact that they can communicate to this extent on the first meeting means that she likes you a lot!"

"You're wasting this opportunity that God gave you! Why don't you take advantage of it and talk to her a little longer? Maybe you could have brought back a ship girl!"

Although it's very painful, I have to endure it even if I get blinded by the sun because of the sins I've committed!

Lian Hao and Yang Xiao, with their sour expressions, talked back and forth, finally making the young man understand why the two seniors were acting this way.

But in my opinion, it was all a misunderstanding!

What do you mean by looking happy? You're clearly looking embarrassed!

Although the reason why this Leipzig lady from Azur Lane not only did not leave in the face of his insincere invitation, but also happily accepted it is debatable, but in the end, Leipzig throwing herself into his arms was simply a complete misunderstanding!

"No, senior, it's not what you think at all. The reason Miss Leipzig fell into my arms was simply because of intermittent dizziness. It seems that due to her physical condition, she experiences dizziness whenever she gets excited."

Clutching a small note with a line of tiny writing on it in his hand, the boy shook his head earnestly at the two unserious seniors in front of him.

Miss Leipzig is very cute, much better than that money-grubbing instructor at the academy!

With so many ship girls in his own household still unsettled, how could he possibly have the energy or strength to provoke any new ship girls? Besides, even if he really wanted to rescue one, it wouldn't be now. He'd need to find time to have a proper, delicious dinner with her first, right?

"Really? What did Miss Leipzig write on the note she gave you?"

The boy looked very serious, and he almost believed what he was saying, but Lian Hao glanced suspiciously at the boy's brow and continued to question him.

The boy suddenly panicked and began to look around. If he could still argue, no, explain, before, he couldn't explain the note with her address in Leipzig written on it.

Even though it was the first time we met, she gave me her detailed address and even wrote it down on a piece of paper so I wouldn't forget. She even said I didn't know her!

The unicorn was still waiting by the stall with the legion sister from the Lian family not far away. Facing the continuous pressure from the two seniors, the boy gave up after a short while, sighed, and then reluctantly unfolded the note in his hand.

"Let's get this straight, this isn't something you wanted to show off, it's you guys who asked me to show you off."

"Wait, wait! Miss Leipzig actually told you her address! And you still say you two have nothing to do with each other! Brother Su!"

"Holy crap! Why?! Why did I get rejected when I tried to talk to him, but when Su Xiaoge went, he even asked for my address?! Are older admirals really unlovable?! We have dreams too, we want to see the scenery on the other side of the mountain too!"

"Hiss! I've only been a trainee admiral for a few years, and I didn't expect the new recruits to be this terrifying already? The city is full of traps, I want to go back to the countryside! Senior, don't cry, you still have me! We Africans stick together for warmth! One day, we'll be able to sneak into Europe too!"

"Go away!! You're just a lousy heavy cruiser from the start! You're just like that kid Su! You have no idea what it's like to be a real African like me! You only want to see us Africans suffer!"

Spending a lot of time with the girls in his family, the young man felt himself being gradually influenced by their pure souls.

Although sunbathing ships is an instinct ingrained in the genes of all the admirals, the young man still felt a rare pang of guilt in the face of the two seniors who suddenly started howling like ghosts.

No one wants to share their good fortune and happiness with others; it's both an impulse and an instinct. However, this kind of sentiment, which is ostensibly about showing off but is actually about flaunting, can inadvertently hurt others.

Imagine you're drawing cards in a game, and someone else gets a rare card while you, with bad luck, can't get one. You'd feel upset and anxious, especially after you've put in the effort or paid the price.

And now, not to mention, everything has already become a reality!

Putting aside the fact that beautiful and loyal ship girls can be wives and who tacitly allow you to build a harem, just how attractive are they to admirals and even all of humanity?

Just by comparing them to those who like to flaunt their family background and abilities in front of others, what kind of impression do you have of them?

Perhaps it is indeed as the Governor-General's Office would like to see: most admirals are tolerant and friendly. After envying your behavior of showing off your ship, they will generously offer their blessings. But to be honest, apart from the person showing off their ship, does anyone really like being shown off?

The boy thought about it for a moment. At least in his opinion, he didn't like being exposed to the sun. The helplessness and jealousy he felt when exposed to the sun could make him cry. On the other hand, when others were exposed to the sun, the arrogant confidence and the feeling of being completely relaxed could also make him lose himself. After thinking about it carefully, it's no wonder that even though so many European dogs suffer at the hands of African chiefs every year, seals still keep coming ashore.

The boy didn't intend to be a "sea lion" (a derogatory term for someone who flaunts their ship girls). At least he wouldn't flaunt his girls until he was sure the other party was okay with it. He did this not only for himself and his ship girls, but also to protect the fragile hearts of others.

After all, the hundreds of brightly colored ships in their own naval base, and the Lexington-class twins that could kill 99% of admirals just by being exposed to the sun, were enough to make all innocent admirals tremble with fear.

"Senior, don't be so angry. Didn't you say you're a master ship salvager? Ship salvage is nothing to you, right? Besides, I haven't even confirmed whether Miss Leipzig is really interested in me yet, so comparing myself to her is meaningless..."

"Hmm... Could it be that I really know Miss Leipzig? But I have absolutely no memory of it! Maybe I should ask my wife when I get back; my all-knowing wife will surely be able to give me an explanation. (whispering)"

???

Su Yuchen, is this really supposed to be comforting? Didn't you see that after hearing your words, even the senior is now wailing even louder? Listen to what you're saying! Are you even human or a seal?! Why are you so skilled at sunbathing?! You're even using this subtle method! And you say you don't know how to sunbathe a boat?!

And I heard everything! What the heck is that enviable ship girl affinity aura?! I want that too! Also, who is this "wife" you're talking about?!

Could it be that there's another ship girl from the "wife" category besides that little sister over there?! A ship girl from the "wife" category! You're not human, you're a born seal!

Patting Senior Lian on the shoulder with sympathy, Yang Xiao lowered his head and pondered silently.

Although I am an admiral with a heavy cruiser ship girl, I can't stop a new student who already has two ship girls!

Senior, oh senior, why are you so unlucky? Every time I want to show off my ship, I either run into big shots or annoying jerks like Su.

He shook his head sympathetically at Lian Hao, but suddenly, in the crowd not far away, a woman with smooth, long brown hair, light blue eyes, and beauty as gentle as water caught his eye. Looking at her gentle figure, the signature blue bow in front of her and the beautiful braid hanging at her side, Yang Xiao suddenly had a plan.

"Senior, senior, look over there. Didn't you want Brother Su to suffer a setback too? Hehe, otherwise we'd..."

Book 1, Chapter 289: Seattle

"Miss Seattle! Miss Seattle! I've made a reservation at Milling Restaurant! If it's alright, I'd like to treat you to dinner to thank you for your previous help!"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I have to help Little Detroit clean up the venue tonight, so I'm afraid I won't have time to accept your invitation..."

"Miss Seattle! Your things look heavy. How about I help you carry them? I'm very strong!"

"It's not very heavy, sir, and I don't think you're stronger than me, a ship girl. But thank you anyway."

"Miss Seattle, Miss Seattle..."

"I'm sorry, gentlemen admirals, I understand how you feel, but right now I have to help Sister Canden, so I don't have much time to talk to you. If possible, please go back. If you keep bothering me like this, I might get angry..."

In the bustling and noisy trade fair venue, a beautiful young woman, clutching a box in her hands, stood amidst the crowd that had finally begun to disperse and sighed with self-pity.

The afternoon trade fair is always the busiest time of the day. Although she volunteered to help Sister Canden with some trade fair work, she didn't expect that after just a brief appearance in this spacious and complicated venue, so many idle admirals would pester her.

A gentle sea breeze, carrying a hint of warmth, caressed the girl, its warm air ruffling her soft, coffee-colored hair and bringing her a touch of comfortable coolness.

After dealing with these admirals who were only thinking about salvaging the ship for half a day, she finally got a little rest.

This feeling of being the center of attention is indeed a manifestation of a person's charm, but unlike Sacramento, she neither knows how to refuse others without reservation, nor does she like to observe the psychological changes of admirals who try to win her over, like Canden. For the gentle her, such an outcome would only make her feel awkward.

She rubbed her stiff shoulders, which had become stiff from frustration, put down the supplies she was about to deliver to Miss Akashi, and rested under a parasol outside a roadside ice cream shop.

Her slender, fair arm touched her soft, lovely chin, exuding a languid charm and captivating gentleness. She then looked up at the sky above, where thick clouds hung in the sky.

If I just deliver this box to Miss Akashi, then I'll have completed all the tasks I need to do for Sister Canden, right?

That's really something, Kanden. She has so many tasks to do, yet she just lounges around like nothing's wrong.

I think I'll go see Sister Sacramento at the Maritime Bureau later. I heard they've been quite busy these past few days.

And that person... Sacramento said the night before last that she ran into him on the street when she went out shopping. He seemed to be taking Miss Saratoga to an amusement park.

Since Miss Saratoga is here, it means that Sister Lexington and the others have already found him, right? But... today is already the third day, why hasn't he come to the Governor's Mansion to report for duty?

The beautiful girl narrowed her eyes with some distress, sighed with regret, and lamented that she seemed to have become more and more sentimental in the year since her birth. She bent down, picked up the box at her feet, and prepared to finish the rest of her work.

But suddenly, before she could even stand up, her small nostrils caught a strangely familiar scent, and a male figure bumped into her.

"what……!!"

"I'm so sorry!"

Her long, coffee-colored hair flowed smoothly, and the pretty braid tied with a sky-blue bow that draped over her chest trembled slightly with her movements.

She struggled to steady herself, having just been harassed by a large group of annoying admirals. Now, being bumped into by a strange man, even the gentlest and most easy-going of the four sisters couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Wen Ruan's brows furrowed slightly. She had intended to reprimand the admiral for his reckless behavior, but when she looked up, she suddenly revealed an expression of disbelief and surprise, just like Miss Leipzig had just done. The young girl's beautiful eyes widened in astonishment.

Her soft and graceful body exuded a refreshing fragrance, and her long coffee-colored hair brushed against her face, giving people a feeling of warmth like a spring breeze. When the boy who bumped into her raised his head shyly, revealing his dark eyes and cheeks, her body immediately paused in surprise.

"I'm so sorry!! I accidentally bumped into you!"

The boy in front of her apologized hastily, but as she looked at his face, the girl's glistening lips unconsciously parted.

If it were anyone else, even if they accidentally bumped into her, as a ship girl, she would definitely make them suffer. But facing the boy in front of her, she simply couldn't bring herself to say what she had prepared.

"It's okay, I made a mistake too, so please don't mind it."

Regardless of the expressions on the faces of the admirals around her, the next second, she revealed an extremely gentle smile. Coming to her senses, she touched her soft cheeks and said somewhat shyly.

I was just thinking about him, and now I see him in the blink of an eye. Could it be that God heard my thoughts and is trying to help me out?

"But it's me..."

The beautiful girl pursed her lips quietly. Now she understood why the ship girl ladies she had just met were inexplicably excited. So that's why.

"Oh, your clothes are all dirty. Wait a minute, let me wipe them for you."

The girl stopped the boy from continuing. With a blush on her gentle face, she took out a clean white handkerchief from the pocket of her fitted gauze skirt and gently wiped the boy's clothes. She then wiped the dust from the corners of his eyes caused by the collision, and finally smiled her beautiful pink lips, as lovely as cherry blossoms.

The boy in front of him was none other than the boy who had been pushed out by two unscrupulous seniors blinded by jealousy. These two guys hadn't given up yet, and taking advantage of his inattention, they pushed him onto a ship girl.

The boy was indeed a little angry. Once was one thing, but a second time was really going too far. Having confirmed that these two were just jealous and trying to make fun of him, he was about to look up and apologize, but…

If he couldn't be sure of Leipzig's thoughts when he met her just now, then the ship girl who showed him such a beautiful and dazzling smile and was called Miss Seattle by Senior Lian and Yang Xiao was undoubtedly someone who knew him well.

With her sky-blue eyes tinged with a hint of shyness and joy, her delicate and lovely nose, her skin as smooth and translucent as mutton fat jade, and her beautiful and elegant coffee-colored ponytail draped over her chest amidst her long, flowing hair that reached her waist, the girl in front of me gave off an angelic, gentle, and kind feeling no matter how you looked at her.

"By the way, why are you here alone? Didn't your sister Lexington come with you?"

Volume 1, Chapter 290: Angels