Chapter 217: Official graduation

North Star Starship Military Academy

“We’ve arrived.” The shuttle landed in the Starport.

Shen Bing nudged Shen Yan, who was feeling sleepy on the way back after eating and drinking her fill earlier.

Shen Yan rubbed her eyes, drowsily following her sister and Student Zhao «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» Chen off the shuttle.

“If you don’t mind, Grandma Shen can temporarily stay on my Interstellar Warship for long-term treatment.

I won’t charge any fees,” Zhao Chen said.

“Thank you...” Shen Bing hesitated for a long time; she found that she seemed to have nothing else to say besides these two simple words.

“You’re graduating and leaving the Academy this month, aren’t you?” Shen Bing looked at Zhao Chen; she knew about Zhao Chen’s continuous jumps in grade, becoming a sixth-year student.

Zhao Chen nodded.

“Will you not be coming back to the Academy after this?” When Shen Bing asked this, she felt a bit empty inside.

Zhao Chen replied, “My sister is preparing to take a leave of absence, so I probably won’t be coming back to the Academy much in the future. If you want to see your grandma, you can go to the Owl Dragon Star System.

Also, a little over a year isn’t long. By then, Grandma Shen will also be healthy and back with you two sisters.”

Soon, Zhao Chen escorted Shen Bing and Shen Yan to the ground floor of Shen Bing’s dormitory building.

“I’ll see you off here,” Zhao Chen waved his hand and turned to leave.

“Wait!”

Suddenly, Shen Bing called out to Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen turned his head to look at Shen Bing, “Is there anything else?”

“You... is that thing you mentioned before still valid?” Shen Bing asked in a low voice.

“What thing?” Zhao Chen was surprised.

Shen Bing looked at Zhao Chen with a hint of resentment, “It’s about you asking me to join your Fleet.”

Zhao Chen paused, then smiled, “Of course it’s valid.”

“Then I have to bring my sister...”

“No problem, I like that girl too; she’s much cuter than my sister. But regarding your studies...”

“I can also take a leave of absence.”

“Alright, once you’ve handled things here, I’ll have someone come pick you up. It should be within the next couple of days,” Zhao Chen said with a smile.

“Okay.”

Shen Bing watched Zhao Chen’s departing back. She covered her heart; she was actually a little excited.

“Sister... what were you just talking about with Student Zhao Chen?” Shen Yan, who hadn’t seen her sister catch up, walked back and looked at her sister standing foolishly downstairs.

“Nothing,” Shen Bing walked upstairs, leading her sister back to her single dormitory, which was only a few dozen square meters.

“Yanzi, pack up. We’re moving.”

“Moving? Moving where?”

“Moving to your Student Zhao Chen’s Starship.”

“Really! That’s great!”

“You like Student Zhao Chen that much?”

“Of course I like him! Student Zhao Chen is handsome, gentle, and has such beautiful Interstellar Warship!”

“You little girl, thinking about these things at such a young age?”

“Hehehe, Sister, be honest, is Student Zhao Chen my future brother-in-law?”

“You... you little brat... what nonsense are you talking about?!”

“If not, then not. That’s fine too. When I grow up, I’m going to marry Student Zhao Chen. When we were eating earlier, Student Zhao Chen promised me!”

“You little girl, you have no shame!”

...

The next few days were filled with graduation ceremonies.

Originally, the Academy wanted Zhao Chen, an outstanding student, to speak as a representative, but Zhao Chen declined.

Ultimately, Su Lan spoke on behalf of this graduating class.

【Annual Mission: Host, please graduate normally from North Star Academy within one year.

Mission completed. Please claim mission reward.】

The system prompt sounded in Zhao Chen’s mind, but in the current setting, Zhao Chen didn’t have time to check this mission reward.

“Student Zhao Chen.”

Dean Qin, Vice-Dean Hong, and Teacher Qin walked up to Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen also greeted the three teachers.

“You are one of the most outstanding students in the history of North Star Academy. Our small North Star Academy can no longer meet your needs.

You need a broader sky!

But I hope that no matter how far you fly out there, you will never forget that you are a student of North Star Academy.

Come back and visit when you have time.

I still owe you a great favor,” Dean Qin said, patting Zhao Chen’s shoulder.

Zhao Chen nodded, “I will always be a student of North Star Academy.”

This was the starting point of his life, and it held special significance for him. How could he forget it?

“If you encounter any difficulties out there, come back,” Vice-Dean Hong said cheerfully.

Teacher Qin smiled as she looked at Zhao Chen, “I will always remember the memory of fighting side by side. Thank you.”

After bidding farewell to the teachers.

A familiar figure appeared before Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen looked at Li Wei, whose eyes were a bit red and swollen.

“Hey, you big guy, is it really that bad?” Zhao Chen punched Li Wei, but he held back his strength. Otherwise, with Li Wei’s small build, he might not have been able to withstand Zhao Chen’s current punch.

“You brat... I thought we would go through six years of Academy life together. But I didn’t expect you to graduate in the blink of an eye.”

Li Wei’s voice was a bit choked, but he quickly laughed, “But don’t worry, you brat, I, Li Wei, won’t do worse than you. Sooner or later, I, Li Wei, will also become a great hero!”

“Then I’ll be waiting for our great hero,” Zhao Chen stepped forward and embraced his brother.

Once they parted from the Academy, they wouldn’t know when or where they would meet again.

The graduation ceremony ended quickly, although there were many small activities afterward.

But Zhao Chen left in a hurry; he didn’t like crowded places.

Moreover, he had more important things to do.

When he returned to the T3 Blizzard, he saw Shen Bing and Shen Yan carrying large and small bags.

“How did you two get up here so quickly? Aren’t you staying in the Academy for a few more days?” Zhao Chen looked at Shen Bing, a bit surprised.

Zhao Wan'er was still saying goodbye to Su Lan and Xue Xiaoxiao.

“I didn’t really have many friends in the Academy anyway,” Shen Bing explained.

Thinking back, this was indeed true. When Shen Bing was in the Academy, she was either studying or trying to earn money.

Naturally, she didn’t have many friends.

“Then I’ll have Lilith show you around our Owl Dragon Fleet first. As for your position... I’ll think about it,” Zhao Chen said.

“Okay.” Shen Bing didn’t care what position she would be assigned. Zhao Chen had already helped her so much that she would be happy even if she just served as a small soldier in Zhao Chen’s Fleet.

Zhao Chen returned to his captain’s quarters and opened the system interface.

The most prominent section was claiming the annual mission reward.

“Since it’s an annual mission reward, it must be very good!” Zhao Chen, filled with anticipation, claimed the annual mission reward.

【Successfully claimed annual mission reward, obtained ‘T4 Rebirth-class Clone Starship’ technical blueprint】