Governor North Wind immediately understood Zhao Chen's meaning. He squinted at Zhao Chen and said, "Are you making yourself the bait? That's very risky."

“What I do has always been risky,” Zhao Chen said.

"Okay, I know what I need to do."

But remember, if there's anything you need this old man's help with, just let me know.

"I must admit, I'm not as good as that old bastard Chu Changhe, but I am still the Governor of Beifeng." The Governor of Beifeng spoke with an air of authority that emanated from him without anger!

After all, he was a governor; how could he not have some ability?

"Don't worry, I won't stand on ceremony when I need your help," Zhao Chen said.

The conversation has now ended.

Zhao Chen stared at the closed communication window, looking at the laughter and joy in the distance, all for the sake of everyone being able to gather together carefree on this day next year.

There are some risky things that must be done.

“Commander...” Lilith approached Zhao Chen after he finished the communication and looked at him with concern.

Zhao Ruyue was also somewhat worried.

The princes' faction is under considerable pressure to launch an attack at this time.

If the princes really do send a fleet to search the Xiaolong system, then the matter of the T3 Moon-class stargate will definitely not be kept secret.

If it's later discovered that he really has a relationship with the princess, then the Xiaolong Galaxy and the Zhao family will be in real danger.

"Don't worry, I had already made arrangements for things to get to this point."

The princes' faction wanted to test the waters; they thought I was a stone to be manipulated.

Zhao Chen sneered as he picked up the wine glass beside him, looking at the churning red liquid inside: "That depends on whether they have the strength to move it. Be careful not to hurt your own feet."

"Everything is proceeding according to plan. I will notify you immediately of any changes." Zhao Chen looked at his eldest sister and said, "You and the little princess don't need to worry."

This place belongs to 'Xiaolong' (枭龙). No matter who comes here, your brother is in charge!

"Be very careful," Zhao Ruyue said, and then said nothing more.

Her younger brother is a completely different person now. He has his own plans and opinions, and all she needs to do is assist him from the sidelines.

"It's almost New Year's Eve, Sister Lilith, come over here!" Several succubi in the distance waved to them.

Zhao Chen also told Lilith, Zhao Ruyue, and the others to go have fun and not to worry about him.

At the same time, a huge countdown light and shadow appeared overhead.

The numbers decrease from sixty.

Finally, the appearance of light and firework effects heralded the arrival of the year 3033.

This scene also appeared on other JF-17 interstellar warships, with bursts of light and firework effects appearing in the surrounding starry sky.

It can be seen through the broadcast holographic images.

That was launched from the T3 Judgement-class heavy interplanetary missile ship.

"It's pretty good, but it's not as exciting as a real interstellar missile." Snow White, the wolf girl at the party, watched the broadcast of the cosmic light and fireworks show and was somewhat unsatisfied.

With the arrival of the year 3033.

Zhao Chen also had his own things to do.

New annual and quarterly tasks are updated simultaneously.

The first is the relatively simple quarterly task.

【Quarterly Tasks】

Mission objective: Exchange for a Tier 4 interstellar warship blueprint.

This task is simple; Zhao Chen can complete it at any time.

Now let's move on to the main event.

【Annual Tasks:】

Requirement 1: The monthly revenue of the Dragon Legion's directly affiliated industries must reach 20 billion, 30 billion, 40 billion, 50 billion, or 60 billion Star Coins. (Incomplete)

Requirement 2: Possess 3,000, 6,000, 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 T2-class or higher interstellar warships. (Incomplete)

Note: The interstellar warships acquired during the mission cannot be sold within six months of mission completion; otherwise, the system will impose penalties, and the consequences will be borne by the user!

Requirement 3: Possess one, two, three, four, or five types of T4 combat-type interstellar warships. Progress: One. (Incomplete)

Requirement 4: The number of active T4 interstellar warships should reach 'ten, twenty, thirty, forty, or fifty'. (Incomplete)

Requirement 5: The host must directly and indirectly control 'one, two, three, four, or five' star systems. Progress: One. (Incomplete)

Note: The criteria for dividing star regions and determining mission completion are determined by the system.

Task Rewards: The completion rates for the above five tasks range from one to five stars, with a maximum of twenty-five stars.

Reaching a completion rate of 20 stars signifies a 'passing' completion of the annual task, and you will receive basic rewards.

A completion score of 23 stars represents 'good', and an additional bonus will be awarded on top of that.

Achieving a completion rate of 25 stars represents 'excellent', and an additional mystery reward will be given on top of that.

Looking at the lengthy annual mission description, Zhao Chen had to admit that this year's mission was very broad, covering all aspects including economy, military strength, interstellar territory, and technological foundation.

Furthermore, each sub-task has a completion rating, ranging from one to five stars.

Completing one star is not difficult at all.

The most difficult one is five stars.

In addition, the system has become smarter this time, especially in the second task requirement, which clearly states that interstellar warships that have completed the task targets are not allowed to be sold within six months.

That means that Zhao Chen is no longer able to do what he did last year: complete the annual mission and receive the reward after finishing the construction of 3,000 T2 interstellar warships.

They turned around and sold it to the little princess.

I exploited a bug in the system task.

"Alright, now you'd better work hard." Zhao Chen shrugged.

The annual mission is quite challenging. Completing twenty stars requires all-out effort, and twenty-five stars is even more difficult.

Meanwhile, while everyone was enjoying their meal together, Lilith received another message.

She clicked on it and saw the female crew member on the other end nervously reporting: "Secretary, we just intercepted a T2 interstellar warship that rushed into our Xiaolong star system."

A woman on the warship said... she was the commander's... wife.

She accused the commander of seducing her and then abandoning her wife and children... She wanted to see the commander.

Upon hearing this, Lilith's expression changed drastically, and she immediately closed the communication window.

But perhaps because he had been drinking, he didn't notice his companions when he checked the message.

Several succubi, along with Annie who happened to be nearby, all heard this.

The succubi watched with wide-eyed wonder as their commander relaxed on a recliner in the distance.

Annie excitedly pointed at Zhao Chen and shouted, "Great! I never thought you were such a scumbag! You had another woman on the side and even abandoned your wife and children!"

These words almost instantly ignited the entire banquet hall.

Zhao Chen, who was originally on the edge of the banquet venue, suddenly became the target of everyone's attention, and the gazes of all the women were incredibly intense.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chen fell off the recliner with a thud to the ground, completely bewildered.

"What's going on?"