"oh?"

"This time, the reward for good fortune is actually a [Growth-level Impact Resistance] component?"

"But why is it [Shattered Star] again..."

Is there any story behind this "boat girl"?

"......"

Hearing the system's voice in his ear, Zheng Hao's eyes flickered uncertainly.

The history of [Shattered Star] is unknown to anyone.

However, just based on the fact that both of her components are of the [Growth Level], it's not hard to see how powerful this [Ship Girl] must have been back then!

perhaps...

If you stripped Zhou Hang of all his luck, could you assemble a complete [Shattered Star]?

That thought just kept popping into my head.

"Da da da..."

The "referee" in front of him bowed obsequiously, pointed to several spectators on the nail plate, and said in an extremely ingratiating tone: "Um... first place, these are the spectators for this competition..."

"Mr. Wu Haisheng, President of the Merchant Shipping Alliance!"

"[Branch President] Mr. Zhang Wangjiang, son of Mr. Zhang Wanghai."

"[Manager] Mr. Zhou Sheng!"

"Zhou Zhong, eldest son of the Zhou family in the Azure Domain, and his mistress is Magnetite."

As he introduced himself, Zheng Hao followed the "referee's" instructions and politely smiled at everyone on the deck.

joke!

He's a rich kid too!

The attitude doesn't need to be so humble.

When Zheng Hao glanced at these people, only Zhou Zhong caught his eye the longest.

Zhou Zhong, Zhou Hang's elder brother, is the true eldest son of the Zhou family and currently the strongest opponent.

certainly.

Later, Zhou Hang used his talent, hard work, and sweat (in short, the protagonist's halo) to defeat Zhou Zhong once in a competition, and he became an indispensable main force [navigator] in Zhou Hang's team.

In the later stages of the game, there are more large-scale events such as team races and relay races.

Developing team members is also a necessity.

As Zheng Hao met Zhou Zhong's gaze, he could sense the other's intense hostility, respect... and... a hint of possessiveness?

"......"

Before Zheng Hao could speak, it was Zhang Wangjiang who was the first to speak politely when Zheng Hao was led to the center of the deck.

"Wow~"

"Look! Look who's here!"

"Our Black Ship Race champion has arrived! The spaceship-flying genius has come!"

Zhang Wangjiang's tone was full of flattery, and Zheng Hao smiled, "You're too kind, senior..."

"Sigh~"

"No way, no way!"

"We saw everything you did in the game!"

"Your performance so far is absolutely historic in the [Black Ship Race]! I guarantee that after today, the video of this match will go viral on [Merchant Shipping Alliance]!"

"You... will be the idol of all the Black Ship Race contestants and ship girls!"

Zhang Wangjiang was so generous with his praise that Zheng Hao was speechless.

But this statement...

As they spoke, their intentions quickly became clear: "Um... Young Master Zheng... we know about your family background... we also understand that it's unlikely we can keep you here to participate in every 'Black Ship Race'..."

How about this?

“Every three months, you can participate in the Black Ship Race, and we will give you a fixed performance fee!”

"Look..."

With his big eyes blinking, Zhang Wangjiang was absolutely focused on maximizing his profits.

He's confident that this will be the result today!

From now on, every time Zheng Hao hosts the "Black Ship Race," the stadium will be packed.

"The fees..."

"No need for payment..."

Shaking his head, Zheng Hao said he wasn't short of money.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wangjiang's face immediately tightened. "You don't want money? If you don't want money... we can find you [boat girls] resources through our channels!"

"At worst, we'll send you an S-rank ship girl?"

"oh?"

"[S-rank ship girl]?"

Zheng Hao raised an eyebrow, showing some interest.

He knew that this conversation was the starting resource for Zhou Hang's victory in the original storyline.

but...

[Boat Girl]? Money?

These are not what he lacks most at this stage!

His eyes flickered as he silently looked at the old man with the grizzled beard who hadn't spoken, only a smile playing on his lips.

Wu Haisheng!

The unassuming old man is actually the boss here.

Zheng Hao bowed to Wu Haisheng, showing him considerable respect: "Chairman Wu, it's not impossible for me to be your cash cow... but on the condition that you answer one question for me!"

"oh?"

"Problem? What problem?"

Wu Haisheng was still smiling. Zheng Hao glanced at the people on the deck and pursed his lips: "Shall we talk alone?"

"Can!"

Wu Haisheng nodded and immediately led Zheng Hao to a corner.

"Wait a minute!"

Just then!

Nobody expected this...

Zhou Zhong, who had been watching Zheng Hao from the corner, actually took the initiative to walk over.

Just now, everyone here was trying to curry favor with him, but he didn't give them any face. Now that Zheng Hao has appeared, he actually took the initiative to get close to Zheng Hao, walking towards him with a smile on his face.

"Zheng Hao..."

"I know you!"

"The inventor of [launch start], [anchor drift], [whirlwind dance], and [inertial drift]..."

"I don't know how you came up with these ideas..."

"I don't care what other tricks you have up your sleeve. I'm the kind of person who values ​​long-term development..."

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