Chapter 100.6: Iron Blood's First Aircraft Carrier (Part 2)

Young Zeppelin stayed in Lin Lan's port area for more than half a month.

During this time, Lin Lan had her work as a secretary ship and introduced her to many partners from other factions in the port area.

In addition, he also tried to have Young Zeppelin participate in some safe sea area salvage tasks with other ship girls.

Gradually, Young Zeppelin regained her vitality; after all, she was just a child.

The ship girls from other factions also knew that a young Zeppelin had arrived in Ironblood, and many of the little destroyer chibis came specially to play with her.

Lin Lan gradually noticed that Young Zeppelin seemed to have really become a part of the port area, and she was very happy every day.

In the beginning, Young Zeppelin frequently asked for help finding her way home.

But now, she no longer mentioned going home.

"Hey, Commander, Sister Belfast has sent afternoon tea again, come help me get it!"

Hearing Young Zeppelin's call, Lin Lan hurriedly came out of the office.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw the little chibi holding a bag of tea snacks in one hand and a teacup and plate in the other, wobbling towards him.

After taking the Royal afternoon tea from Young Zeppelin, Lin Lan and Young Zeppelin returned to the office together.

They sat on the sofa, and Lin Lan took out the teacup, placed it on the coffee table, and poured the Royal special red tea.

Young Zeppelin, already impatient and with her mouth full of cake, eagerly accepted the tea, which relieved her immediate need.

"Ah, this is refreshing. The Royal cakes are quite good, they have a different flavor compared to Ironblood cakes."

After drinking the red tea, the little chibi smiled at Lin Lan.

"Of course, the Royal maid team is quite versatile. If you want more, I'll ask Belfast to send extra next time."

Lin Lan also picked up the teacup and took a sip of the warm Royal red tea.

"It seems like it would be nice to live like this all the time."

After afternoon tea, Young Zeppelin lazily lay on the sofa with a satisfied expression.

"You're not so bad, unexpectedly. Everyone in the port area is very nice to me."

The little chibi spoke as if to herself.

Hearing Young Zeppelin's words, Lin Lan was somewhat surprised.

Was Zeppelin really so innocent and understanding when she was young?

Thinking about the cold, world-weary Zeppelin grown up, Lin Lan couldn't understand why this sunny little chibi would become that way in the future.

"Is it alright if you don't go home? You were quite anxious about it when you first arrived."

Lin Lan teased with a smile.

"Eh? Go home..."

Young Zeppelin showed a troubled expression, seemingly facing a difficult choice.

"…Well, um…"

After a long contemplation, the little chibi seemed to come up with a good solution and looked at Lin Lan seriously:

"Yes, that's right! I have plenty of time before I grow up, so Ironblood can wait! Hmm, no one will be angry."

The innocent Young Zeppelin seemed very satisfied with her answer and energetically pointed at Lin Lan:

"Hmph, when my ship equipment is completed and I become a super powerful aircraft carrier, I can come live in this fleet, and you mustn't refuse!"

Lin Lan smiled and reached out to pat the little cute chibi's head:

"Of course, I'm looking forward to that day coming soon."

Feeling Lin Lan's warm hand on her head, Young Zeppelin's face flushed slightly, and she shouted:

"Are you taking advantage of me again? I told you not to touch me casually. Take this, eat my shelling!"

"Hey, this is the office, don't, don't! I'm sorry!"

The afternoon in the port area's command office was quite lively.

"Commander, you big fool, how did you lose the exercise again?"

After some time, Young Zeppelin had completely adapted to the life of a secretary ship.

She spoke more casually to Lin Lan, and their relationship became increasingly intimate.

Young Zeppelin had also fully integrated into the port area, and she could cooperate with other ship girls effectively in battles.

The little chibi had made many good friends, not just from Ironblood but also from other factions.

"Who knew the other side would use Juno as the frontline reporter, and her enterprise really gave face, always deploying Big E, damn it."

Lin Lan complained irritably outside the exercise area.

The Juno-class light cruiser was from the Eagle Union, and her skill allowed her to heal other members of the team after being sunk, so many commanders used her as a frontline deliberately to be sunk in exercises.

Big E was an ability of the Eagle Union's regular aircraft carrier Enterprise, which had a chance to trigger double damage and eight seconds of invincibility.

Lin Lan had done his best, but he couldn't compete with the European ships.

"However, you didn't bully Juno like other commanders. It's already quite impressive to achieve this rank."

Seeing Lin Lan's dejected look, Young Zeppelin hurriedly grabbed Lin Lan's hand and comforted him with concern.

"Ah, it's no big deal. As long as I can earn merits, it's fine. I don't have to compete for first place. Winning is best, but not winning doesn't matter."

Lin Lan was stunned, realizing he was being comforted by the little chibi, and quickly adjusted his mood.

Feeling the little chibi's soft and warm grip on his hand, Lin Lan's mood slowly calmed down.

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