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If love can last for a long time, then what does it matter if we meet every day or night?
Moreover, the current situation is exceptionally tense, leaving no opportunity for intimacy.
Jufeng and Mu Shu didn't even share a hug; as soon as Romain placed his hand over Mu Shu's delicate palm, she shifted to serious matters.
Mu Shu recounted Xue's entire plan to Jufeng without missing a word. He remained undistracted by personal feelings, focused instead on his responsibilities regarding the significant issues concerning Cosmos.
After listening to Mu Shu's briefing, a smile crept onto Jufeng's lips. "These brothers are indeed the most trustworthy. It's a good idea, but when will Earth take action?"
Mu Shu estimated the time and replied, "It should be after zero hours."
Zero hours is not a short time, and currently, Jufeng's fleet has yet to arrive before Shangguan Wangyu, so this matter must be expedited.
"You should go rest with Ruth and Yahui. I will convene a meeting immediately; there's no time to waste."
As Jufeng finished speaking and turned to head to the conference room, he was suddenly grasped by Mu Shu's hand.
He turned back and found himself face-to-face with her alluring lips.
A deep kiss, then they parted. Mu Shu's cheeks flushed bright red as she lowered her head, her eyelashes fluttering.
"Stay alive."
Jufeng held Mu Shu in his arms and replied earnestly, "I will!"
Then he turned and left the room illuminated by starlight.
Mu Shu watched as Jufeng's figure disappeared into the distance, then turned to gaze at the starry sky, where the stars shone brightly in various hues.
She quietly closed her eyes, her hands pressed together in front of her chest, and after a moment, she left the place.
The so-called meeting was merely to inform everyone about this matter and to discuss the most important question.
That was how to protect Earth from Shangguan Wangyu's wrath when he fell into madness.
“To protect Earth from the bombardment of Battleship, we need to establish at least a simple defense network. However, even the simplest defense network requires at least an hour to set up, and that’s under the condition that we have enough mechas and can occupy advantageous positions. As it stands, this seems nearly impossible.”
Ikeda Kenji presented his analysis, and silence fell over the room. The one with the most authority on this matter was undoubtedly Pan An, but his silence indicated that Ikeda Kenji's words were indeed true.
“Or,” Pan An paused for a moment before suggesting a possibility, “we could use mechas to form a defense network; that way, we would have enough time.”
When Pan An brought this up, everyone recalled the terrifying crisis during their battle with Cao Ke. If it hadn't been for Jufeng's foresight, the aftermath of that explosion would have destroyed most of the mechas, and both Dragon Head Army units would no longer exist.
However, this situation was still less favorable than the previous one because it was well-known that Shangguan Wangyu's Mecha Squad was incredibly formidable. It boasted ten Crimson Rank mechas, twenty Tenth Rank mechas, and three hundred upper-tier Azure Level mechas. Although there would inevitably be losses in recent battles, they were not significant enough to affect their overall strength.
Those who died at Hero Star were merely low-tier mechas.
Thus, this proposal was essentially moot. Pan An's suggestion seemed more like an attempt to lighten the atmosphere in the conference room.
Just as everyone felt at a loss, news suddenly arrived from Near Earth Star.
Jufeng went to take the call and was overjoyed to see Jiang Xue.
"Xue, it's so good to see you. Have you made any breakthroughs in high technology?"
At that moment, Jiang Xue thought that her visit must be related to the difficulties he was about to face. Therefore, Jufeng's eyes were filled with joy.
Sure enough, Jiang Xue did not disappoint him.
"Second Sister and the others are still on Earth, and Dad is here too. How can I not seize the time to research? Feng, let me know the current situation. How are things going?"
Jufeng immediately recounted the results of their earlier discussion. After listening, Jiang Xue raised an eyebrow and said, "Although I have developed a groundbreaking result, implementing it might be somewhat challenging."
At that moment, Jufeng had no room for choice; he couldn't afford to worry about difficulties.
"But that's okay."
Jiang Xue paused and continued, "I have developed a new defense network that can be established within five minutes. While it may not cover a large area, it will provide sufficient protection for Earth. However, this network requires Crimson-Class Mechas to operate in fully automatic mode at ultra-high speeds, and at least 40 units are needed. The method of deployment is the same as before; we just need to secure eight positions to activate it."
Five minutes, forty Crimson-Class Mechas. Jufeng silently calculated in his mind and then said, "No problem. You can count on me; I will do my best. There’s no need for negotiation with Shangguan Wangyu regarding Earth anymore. This is imperative, and I will protect Earth."
Jiang Xue was worried about her many relatives on Earth. Seeing Jufeng's solemn promise eased her heart a little.
"I will send you the data shortly. I wish you success. There’s one more thing; someone else wants to see you."
As soon as Jiang Xue finished speaking, a man's voice emerged. Upon hearing this voice, Jufeng's first reaction was shock, followed by relief.
" Jufeng, it's me, Ganwen."
"I know it's you. What is it?"
Ganwen's voice sounded somewhat dim. Since Commander Zhang Huwei's departure, this was the first time he had the opportunity to contact Jufeng.
"Did... he leave peacefully?"
Ganwen tentatively asked, his tone particularly trembling.
Although Ganwen did not explicitly mention who "he" was, Jufeng understood his meaning.
"He left peacefully, without regrets."
Jufeng thought for a moment before continuing, "I just hope you can live well."
On the other end of the line, Ganwen stiffened at those words, lost in thought.
Jufeng recalled Zhang Huwei's last wishes and pondered for a moment before finally saying, "There's something I want to discuss with you—not to negotiate, but to inform you. It's to make amends for the wrongs you've committed against the Xiao Hu Army and the First Army."
Ganwen snapped out of his daze upon hearing Jufeng's words, his heart sinking.
"I had planned to wait until Universal Pacification to make your situation public. But a father's love for his son changed my mind. He was right; you should live well, whether for this Cosmos, for him, or more purely, for yourself."
"Now that Shangguan Wangyu has been cornered here, he can no longer aspire to dominance. You know that Zhan Xingzi controls the Large Magellanic Cloud. Once I resolve this matter, the entire Cosmos will be at peace. But you must contribute something for that peace to be lasting."
"Step down from the position of United Nations Secretary-General and hand it over to Zhan Xingzi. Stop thinking about power struggles; you can then rest easy and be a good official."
On the other end of the phone, there was no response for a long time. Just as Jufeng was about to lose patience, Ganwen's voice finally came through.
"Okay. No problem."
The call ended, and Ganwen leaned back in the chair behind him. The entire office was empty, silent to the point of suffocation.
Suddenly, a tear fell down,
and then one after another, tears streamed down like pearls from a broken string.
It was unclear whether it was for his deceased father or the guilt from the past.
(To be continued)
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