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The weather was clear and sunny, making it another rare good day for Rongcheng, a coastal city affected by the warm and humid ocean currents, known for its unpredictable weather.
"Brother Chu Yang, the dress seems a bit small," said Firefly, wearing a pink puff skirt, her little face filled with grievance. The dress that Chu Yang bought for her yesterday was a bit tight, and little Kiddo didn't dare to move too much for fear of accidentally tearing it.
"How about this, Firefly? You take it off first, and we can go to that store to exchange it for a new one," Chu Yang said, feeling somewhat regretful as he patted his forehead. He had been so excited yesterday that he forgot to ask what size Firefly wore and also neglected to check the size of the dress. However, he was unsure if they would allow an exchange for washed clothing.
"But Brother Chu Yang, I want to go to the academy with you today. How can I not wear something nice?" It seemed that little Kiddo understood the principle of dressing well. As Fleet Girls, they had to prioritize the Admiral's honor. If she wore that old dress today, wouldn't it embarrass Brother Chu Yang? She recalled that a Fleet Girl they encountered during their travels once said something similar.
"Even though we Fleet Girls are naturally beautiful without dressing up, we can't just think about ourselves; we have to consider the Admiral as well... Take for example the Naval Base next to us. That Admiral never brings Ise to gatherings... Do you know why? It's because Ise doesn't know how to dress herself. Just look at her rustic appearance; if the Admiral took her to a gathering, it would be quite embarrassing... As Battleship Girls, not receiving the Admiral's affection while being overshadowed by Wichita, who is both capable and beautiful—how unfortunate for Ise! So we Fleet Girls can't just prioritize comfort when dressing; you must first consider whether it matches the Admiral's status... In short, as Fleet Girls, the Admiral is everything to us. If we accompany the Admiral to important occasions in the future, we must remember to dress beautifully. We dress not just for ourselves but for others and to uphold the Admiral's reputation..."
Although Sister Filin criticized that Fleet Girl as a lovesick fool spouting nonsense after that conversation, there were some valid points in what she said. Thus, Firefly kept those words in mind.
In the past, without an Admiral, she didn't care how she dressed. But now that she was accompanying Brother Chu Yang to the Naval Academy, Firefly didn't want to end up like that Fleet Girl named Ise. If Brother Chu Yang stopped taking her out in the future, how pitiful would that be!
"Um, Firefly, you don't need to go to the academy today; just stay home and play, okay?" Since he had already made up his mind, Chu Yang wouldn't drag this matter any longer. Originally, he intended to take Firefly to the Naval Academy to register at the Organization Department, proving that he had acquired Fleet Girls and was qualified to become an official Admiral capable of guarding a sea area and obtaining distribution rights for a Naval Base. But now, he didn't want to do it that way.
His conversation with Zhang Jianlin last night had a profound impact on him. This wasn't a game; it was the real world. Even Battleship Girl Hiyou could sink at any moment; let alone little Destroyer Girl Firefly. So he decided to give up on becoming an official Admiral. With his abilities, even as an ordinary person, he could fully support Firefly and ensure she lived a happy life without needing to walk down the dangerous path of being an Admiral.
"Ah! Why?" Firefly asked in confusion. "Is it because I don't have new clothes? Brother Chu Yang, actually I still have a Winter Combat Uniform in my suitcase. Although it seems a bit out of season, it's very pretty. I'm not afraid of heat; I'll wear that so I won't embarrass you."
The Winter Combat Uniform was given to Firefly by her former Admiral. Initially thrilled about it, little Kiddo changed her mind after learning that it had been worn by Spear and shoved it deep into her suitcase instead.
Now, in order to get Brother Chu Yang to agree to take her to the academy, Kiddo was willing to endure the discomfort of wearing this outfit that she found very unappealing.
Beautiful clothes and losing face—what do these have to do with each other? Chuyang naturally had no idea about the thoughts in Firefly's heart. But to avoid misunderstanding by Kiddo, he still explained, "Firefly, it's not what you think. I have decided not to be an Admiral anymore..."
"Brother Chu Yang, you said you decided not to be an Admiral?" Firefly looked at Chuyang in surprise. "But didn't you say yesterday that being an Admiral was your dream all along?"
"Not anymore. Don't worry, even if Brother Chu Yang doesn't become an Admiral, I can still ensure you live a carefree life. By the way, this is the check that Feilin asked me to pass on to you. She said it's your salary from the past few years that she has been holding for you." Saying this, Chuyang took out the Navy Bank check from his pocket.
"This? Brother Chu Yang, just keep it for now. When I need to buy something, I'll come find you."
"Alright." Although over a hundred thousand was a significant amount for Chuyang at the moment, he had no intention of keeping it for himself.
In this world, although being an Admiral meant living off the Fleet Girls, it was because both the salary given by the World Government and the supplies issued by Naval Headquarters were based on the safety maintained by the Admirals in their respective sea areas. But what did Admirals rely on? It was still their Fleet Girls. Otherwise, relying solely on an Admiral alone would mean not only failing to defeat Deep Sea Shipgirls but also being swallowed whole by sharks would be considered fortunate. So ultimately, every Admiral was living off others.
However, there were ways of doing this. In most cases, Admirals relied on Fleet Girls to maintain safety in their sea areas and eliminate Deep Sea Shipgirls to earn Merit and gain various benefits; this couldn't really be considered living off others. Because a Naval Base composed entirely of Fleet Girls wouldn't gain recognition from major organizations and thus wouldn't receive various supplies. A Naval Base with an Admiral could operate normally. So it was actually a win-win situation.
But now, this check was different. This was money that Firefly had worked hard for through her performances at the Circus. If Chuyang took this money, it would truly mean he was living off others; not to mention what others would think, he would despise himself as well. Moreover, Firefly hadn't signed a contract with him yet; she couldn't be considered his Fleet Girl.
"But Brother Chu Yang, are you really not planning to be an Admiral anymore?"
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