Zhao Chen smiled at Chu Xuan, "Are you just laying all your cards on the table like this?"

"Because I feel you're a good person, suitable to be a friend," Chu Xuan admitted frankly.

Zhao Chen then asked, "What if I refuse?"

Chu Xuan rubbed her chin, pondering, "If you refuse, my grandfather will probably send people to conduct a thorough investigation on you.

If it's discovered that you're opposing our Chu family, or have close ties with our Chu family's enemies...

Then there will only be one outcome..."

Saying that, Chu Xuan made a slicing motion across her neck.

Zhao Chen nodded. He had long anticipated such a method of disposal; it was a common practice after all.

"I hope you can cooperate with our Chu family. I don't want a friend I admire to die at the hands of my family."

Chu Xuan looked at Zhao Chen sincerely and said, "You have a talent in Starship research and manufacturing. Our Chu family can provide you with the best resources in this area.

You are currently the Lord of the Owl Dragon Star System, and we have also investigated the situation of the Owl Dragon Star System.

If you are willing, we can use the Chu family's connections to arrange a new fief for you. Of course, if you don't want to change, we can also provide significant resource assistance to the Owl Dragon Star System. Although there is no Star Gate, it will at least not become an impoverished Star System.

You currently hold the title of Baron, and in the future, you can at least be a Viscount. Title inheritance is not an issue."

Chu Xuan suddenly threw out a pile of sugar-coated cannonballs.

If it were anyone else, they would probably choose to join the Chu family immediately.

But Zhao Chen knew that his secrets meant he couldn't wholeheartedly pledge allegiance to any faction.

In the future, he would bring out T4 Starship technology, and even T5 Starship technology. At that time, how would the people he served deal with him?

Zhao Chen had seen plenty of films and TV shows about meritorious subjects overshadowing their lords and ultimately meeting a tragic end.

However, tearing up with the Chu family now was also impossible, and he had already revealed the t2 bee queen-class heavy carrier starship technology, which possessed Star Shield technology.

Although generally speaking, T2 Starship technology still couldn't catch the Chu family's eye.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be Chu Xuan meeting Zhao Chen here today; instead, he would be escorted to the Chu family mansion to meet the Chu family's Governor General.

"I need some time to consider," Zhao Chen said with a smile.

He needed to manage his relationship with the Chu family appropriately, not too close, but not outright refusing either.

Because the Chu family could also become Zhao Chen's shield and protective charm, it just depended on how Zhao Chen used them!

"I understand. I can buy you some time.

But it can't be too long," Chu Xuan said.

After a discussion, Zhao Chen escorted Chu Xuan back to her residence at North Star Academy, while he himself returned to Blizzard Zero.

In the captain's bedroom, Zhao Chen lay on the bed.

He first opened his student page.

【Student: Zhao Chen

Gender: Male

Race: Human

Age: 21 years old

Identity: Lord of the North Wind Star Sector's Owl Dragon Star System (Baron title)

Grade: Fifth Year

Department: Captain Department

Class: Fifth Year Class One】

The arrangement of Fifth Year Class One surprised Zhao Chen a bit.

Because Fifth Year Class One was the most outstanding class among the fifth-year students. After graduating, students who studied there could at least live a prosperous life, if not ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) achieve great success.

Moreover, the vast majority of them were already descendants of nobles.

And coincidentally, Zhao Wan'er and Xue Xiaoxiao were both in this class.

Thus, Zhao Chen, the older brother, was now in the same class as his younger sister.

"Now that I'm in the fifth year, the next step is to find a way to accumulate enough assessment credits for the fifth year before the end of June.

This time, I don't need triple the credits, just enough to successfully advance to the sixth year.

After the school starts in October, I'll use three months to accumulate triple the credits for the sixth year and graduate early." Zhao Chen began to plan his annual schedule.

Theoretically, there shouldn't be any major problems.

However, accumulating triple the credits for the sixth year was no simple task.

Tasks of the same level as the previous escort mission could at most ensure a smooth graduation within that sixth year.

"Also, how to deal with the relationship with the Chu family." Zhao Chen scratched his head; there were really so many things.

...

"Sis, I told you. Stop looking, he doesn't want to reveal his identity, so please don't force him, okay?

A forced melon isn't sweet." Li Wei looked helplessly at his sister opposite him.

Li Yaqi stared at Li Wei, "You're really not going to tell me who this person is! Don't forget, I'm your sister!"

"Wait! That trick won't work on me. If you dare to make things difficult for me on this issue, I'll tell him! Let's see if he's willing to meet you then," Li Wei chuckled.

It must be said that Li Wei's words hit Li Yaqi's weak spot.

She wouldn't dare offend that person, after all, her Northern Goose Starship Technology Group was developing thanks to his technology.

"Hmph, even if you don't tell me, I can find him myself. North Star Academy isn't that big, I refuse to believe it!" Li Yaqi snorted coldly, raising her hand to bring up files on North Star Academy's active mentors and professors.

She checked them one by one.

Li Wei looked at his sister like this, covering his face and saying, "Sis, is it really necessary! He just gave you a best-selling T1 Starship technology, didn't he?"

Li Yaqi ignored her younger brother. What he gave her was not just one T1 Starship technology, but a total of four Starship technologies, including one T2 Starship technology.

Now she had expanded the Starship factory of the Northern Goose Starship Technology Group, and these four Starship technologies would soon be unveiled.

She could guarantee that these four Starship technologies would definitely propel her Northern Goose Starship Technology Group to its peak.

"Oh, right, didn't you say you had a good friend named Zhao Chen at North Star Academy?

You said he took good care of you at the academy, and if it weren't for his help, you might not have been able to successfully complete your annual assessment credits for the past three years.

Since I'm here this time, let's set a time, and I'll treat him to a meal to thank him for taking care of you at the academy all these years," Li Yaqi said.

Li Wei's body stiffened. Could his sister have found out that person was Zhao Chen so quickly?

"What? Is there a problem? I heard he just returned to the academy today, so he should be free, right?" Li Yaqi noticed her brother seemed a bit off and inquired.

She was looking for Zhao Chen partly to thank him for taking care of her brother, and partly to gather some information from someone close to her brother.

"I... I'll help you ask..." Li Wei said, feigning composure.

If he refused directly now, it would definitely make his sister suspicious.

Zhao Chen, may you be blessed.