"What are you...?"
Morian's voice trailed off as he questioned. Behind him, Wang Tianhai stared in shock—nothing could be more stimulating than seeing His Highness emerge from Lu Mingming's room.
Wang Tianhai couldn't bear to look and quietly turned his head, pretending not to have seen.
He had finally done something unforgivable.
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"What are you here for?"
Olannal, being misunderstood, didn't answer and feigned a casual reply.
His body leaned involuntarily towards Lu Mingming's side. Their perfect height difference caused Olannal's shadow to fall across Lu Mingming's face.
Lu Mingming looked up. Olannal's high nose bridge and delicate features came into view. A small mole near his lips moved with the opening and closing of his lips, momentarily stunning her.
Morian, observing this scene, spoke without discernible emotion, "Mingming asked me to help you, and by the way, to take a look at the so-called evolution energy." Kuaishu Ge
"Is that so? I presume with your intelligence, you'll handle this matter quickly and then leave of your own accord?"
Olannal smiled without genuine warmth.
"No."
Morian defied Olannal's expectations, feeling that this cat was particularly irritating today.
As Olannal's anger escalated, Morian calmly stated:
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"I think Blue Star might have more places that need me. I might be living with you for a long time."
Morian emphasized "living together."
Seeing the topic veering in a strange direction again, Lu Mingming quickly smoothed things over, "I'll take you to meet Lu Yan. You can get acquainted."
"Lu Yan...? Who is he?"
After Morian finished speaking, he sighed.
He took off his glasses, took out a silk handkerchief from his chest pocket, and meticulously wiped them. His face, hidden by his hair, made his expression unreadable.
"I heard some gossip that you were in contact with the leader of Xingluo Qibu. Is it him?"
Lu Mingming nodded.
It seemed Morian had done some prior research before arriving.
"Let's go."
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Arranged by Lu Mingming, the research institute team led by Morian, the alliance's official soldiers led by Olannal, and the Xingluo Qibu pirates led by Lu Yan sat in four corners, each occupying their territory.
Lu Mingming sat in the main seat, organizing the documents on the table.
In the silent conference room, even the rustling sound of Blue Star people's straw sandals walking was clearly audible, accompanied by the crisp rustle of turning pages, composing an awkward symphony.
Lu Mingming distributed the paper documents one by one, introducing each other's identities: "This is Lu Yan, the leader of Xingluo Qibu."
She turned her palm towards Morian, "This is Dean Morian, one of the main personnel researching the Star Network."
"I've heard a lot about you."
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
Both men extended their hands and shook them.
Having navigated social circles for years, they knew how to put on a facade. Although their smiles didn't reach their eyes, the outward appearance was maintained.
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Seeing this rare harmonious scene, Lu Mingming showed a genuine smile.
Indeed, when great figures interact, they always discover each other's excellence. Olannal must also be delighted by the arrival of his good friend!
She looked over—
Olannal and Morian's seats formed a straight line, and sparks seemed to fly in the air between their gazes.
On the other side, Wang Tianhai, the bald man, and the chieftain squeezed together, forming a temporary group of spectators. This was likely their rare and most boisterous gossiping time.
The chieftain whispered, "Who is this Morian?"
The bald man dutifully explained, "He's from the research institute. The optical computers and the Star Network we use now were basically developed with his participation. He's a great contributor. Just remember he's a big shot, definitely no less than my boss or Wang Tianhai's boss."
"So amazing!"
The chieftain exclaimed and continued, "Where did Mingming kidnap these men from? Why do I feel their atmosphere is a little off?"
"Well..."
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The bald man didn't know where to start.
"Actually, there's a big star who hasn't appeared yet... that big star is popular throughout the entire Interstellar Alliance. Wherever they appear, they can drive at least 30% of the local economy."
"Holy crap!! When can Mingming kidnap them to help Blue Star with advertising?!"
The chieftain couldn't help but exclaim.
The pure-hearted Wang Tianhai clenched his fists upon hearing this, unwilling to mingle with the two who were chatting enthusiastically.
He wanted to cheer for His Highness!
Lu Mingming naturally ignored the whispering trio and looked at the people at the conference table, ready to begin.
In a flash, a thought struck her.
Wait... this seating arrangement seems familiar. Where have I seen it before?
Lu Mingming paused her actions, digging through her memories. Finally, she recalled the vision transmitted to her when she first subdued Xingyuan on Xingfu Star.
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Lu Mingming still clearly remembered—
At the conference table headed by Olannal, there were four people seated.
On one side were familiar faces, Morian and Yi Fu, and on the other side were blurry figures whose appearances were unclear.
One was tall, exuding an aura of mature experience, and spoke with remarkable composure, as if deeply seasoned in worldly affairs. The outline of his features seemed very similar to Lu Yan's usual appearance.
She hadn't met Lu Yan then.
Lu Mingming couldn't help but slowly shift her gaze to Lu Yan's face, searching for any clue.
The other person had not yet appeared.
She vaguely remembered long black curly hair and a pair of beautiful rose-colored eyes... Rose-colored! Hong Yu had rose-colored eyes!
Lu Mingming's pupils widened slightly.
Could it be that what she saw then was a scene from the future?
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The gears of time slowly pushed destiny forward. Everything was unavoidable, just as Olannal, Morian, Yi Fu, and Lu Yan were now connected through her, and Hong Yu had a special connection with her.
"Impossible, right?"
Lu Mingming murmured.
If it was indeed a vision of the future, why didn't she see herself in the hallucination?
How did the future group of five meet?
Why had Olannal completely changed, becoming the violent and indifferent heir of the alliance, exactly as rumored...
Countless chaotic thoughts flooded Lu Mingming's mind, piercing her temples like needles.
What was she doing at that time?
"Mingming? Mingming, are you alright?"
All the pain and hallucinations vanished. Lu Mingming suddenly snapped back to reality, meeting Morian's clear, warm eyes directly, like a ray of warm sunlight piercing her soul.
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"I'm fine."
Through Morian's face, Lu Mingming looked at the Morian in her vision.
That Morian was like a repaired machine, his smile filled with deliberate traces, appearing strange and sharp, giving Lu Mingming a sense of fear and an urge to flee. He was absolutely unrecognizable from the Morian before her.
It must be a hallucination!
Lu Mingming firmly believed it.
She forcibly suppressed her inner unease and shook her head, repeating,
"It's nothing, I just zoned out."
Upon hearing this, Morian softened his voice and advised, "Rest these few days if you're tired. We're here. I can help you with any problem."
"Mhm..."
Lu Mingming forced a smile and agreed, still appearing somewhat absentminded.
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The other three immediately sensed something was amiss.
Morian and Olannal exchanged glances and chose to become allies at the necessary moment, exchanging information mentally.
[Morian: What's wrong with Mingming lately?]
[Olannal: Everything is normal. She's become a bit strange since you arrived. What did you do?]
[Morian: ...I can't count on you.]
Unable to get a proper answer, Morian decided to find out himself.
Matters on Blue Star...
Lu Mingming exhaled, finally regaining her spirits.
She tapped the document in front of her, "Shall we discuss how to handle that energy? It concerns the future of Blue Star. I'd like everyone to offer their opinions and suggestions."
"This matter is easily resolved."
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Morian unhesitatingly proposed a solution first; he had already thought of it on the way.
"If you don't mind, I can be responsible for organizing an auction to help you sell the energy. It will be under my name in the Star Network store. I'm confident no one will be able to detect anything unusual.
With Xingluo Qibu's authority among pirates, the alliance's covert protection and cooperation, and the research institute's widespread information flow covering the entire galaxy, we can quickly round up both the underworld and the authorities.
Mingming, you don't have to fear anything."