"How are the Asuka siblings doing now?"
Walking alongside Shihe, He Kui asked, "Same as usual. We've arranged for researchers from various fields to teach them, but their real talent lies in driving; they're not cut out for research."
"And Mayu?"
"She doesn't have much talent in research either, and she's not particularly gifted in combat."
Hearing Shihe say this, He Kui frowned.
Mayu has a purple talent; it can't be that he's mistaken.
But worrying about it now doesn't help.
"Also, Shin has been strongly requesting us to increase his driving training."
"Let him have it."
He Kui nodded. Shin being so proactive has actually helped him quite a bit.
As the two of them spoke, they returned to their room.
At this moment, Meyrin had just arrived not long ago, and Sulei was also there.
Seeing He Kui enter, Sulei revealed a mischievous smile and jumped into his arms.
The soft touch against his body brought a wave of comfort.
"What's up today?"
He Kui asked with a smile.
"Can't I hug you if there's nothing going on?"
Sulei pouted.
"Well, that's not it."
Looking at the lively girl in his arms, He Kui began to play with the soft ends of her hair.
"Today there's a surprise~"
"What surprise?"
For him, just being able to gain many skills from them every night was already enough of a surprise.
The progress of the Mark Knife was now being combined with that of the Z Gundam.
He believed that with a bit more hard work, the Z Gundam would be fully completed soon.
At that time, he could also prepare for future mass production.
Most importantly, it would allow him to reap more benefits.
"Surprise is~~"
Back in He Kui's room, Sulei's big eyes turned to the blushing Meyrin behind her.
"Look~"
Sulei let go of He Kui and walked over to Meyrin, unbuttoning several buttons of the T-shirt she was wearing.
Suddenly, a glimmer of leather reflected light, revealing what looked like a red and white Racing Swimsuit. However, this swimsuit was clearly designed for racing, not swimming.
Meyrin's slightly fuller chest appeared even more pronounced under this fitted outfit.
Moreover, the delicate material made it hard to look away, especially since the girl was currently wearing Black Silk Stockings.
Seeing such a beautiful sight, He Kui couldn't help but swallow hard.
"So Sulei is bullying Meyrin because she's too shy to wear it herself?"
He Kui withdrew his gaze and, noticing Meyrin's nervousness, helped her re-button the white shirt.
"Not at all! I'm wearing it too!"
Sulei said indignantly as she boldly lifted her own skirt.
In contrast to Meyrin, Sulei was wearing a blue and white swimsuit, and since she lifted it from the bottom, her fair, tender legs clad in white stockings were instantly on full display before He Kui.
This beautiful sight didn't last long, as Sulei quickly lowered her skirt back down.
"Pervert~ I showed you!"
Sulei teased.
Even though she guessed that He Kui was provoking her to get her to act, Sulei still went along with it.
"Active and cute Sulei is even more seductive than I am."
He Kui said with a laugh, then pulled Sulei close, the petite girl quickly settling onto his lap.
"Shall we eat like this?"
Facing a table full of dishes, He Kui picked up his chopsticks and held a piece of fish flown in from South America to Sulei's lips.
Without refusing, Sulei took a bite of the fish.
Then she kissed He Kui.
He Kui didn't reject this kiss that tasted of fish.
On the contrary, with their combined efforts, the food was soon sent into He Kui's stomach.
Meyrin, watching from the side, sat at the dining table, looking flustered, torn between wanting to watch and not daring to.
"Meyrin, you should eat too~"
Sulei noticed Meyrin's expression and picked up a piece of meat, bringing it to Meyrin's rosy lips.
"Mm."
As a highly capable teacher, Sulei could guide Meyrin not only in programming but also in matters like this through both words and actions.
Naturally, He Kui didn't let any of it go to waste; as soon as the meal was finished, he began his diligent work.
The next day, He Kui, satisfied with the many ability points he had gained, nodded in approval.
However, just as he was about to get out of bed, he was caught by Shihe.
"Shihe?"
He Kui turned to the girl behind him, puzzled.
"Don't overwork yourself."
Shihe's delicate fingers traced the strong lines of He Kui's face, her expression filled with concern.
"Don't worry."
"Mm, are you going to the radar room today?"
After He Kui replied, Shihe continued to ask.
"Yeah."
"Then I'll go over at the departure time."
The departure time Shihe mentioned was, of course, the time they had agreed upon yesterday with that dejected young man.
"Okay."
After a brief discussion, He Kui left the room.
He still had his own work to do; many eyes were focused on the nanotechnology and Z Gundam.
In the midst of his busy work, time unknowingly passed until it was time for their agreed departure.
Without any surprises, He Kui and Shihe smoothly set off from South America.
Their destination was an abandoned gold mine in Panama, and along the way, they changed hands several times, as if they were being sold like livestock, before finally boarding a small fishing boat outside Panama.
This journey would take ten hours.
"I'll keep watch here; He Kui, you should go rest."
Shihe said gently. The reason she followed He Kui was precisely for this purpose.
Although it was ten hours without moving, who knows what identities the boat crew had? There could be trouble at any moment, and they might even be victims of a black market deal.
"It's fine; I can control it remotely."
He Kui gently lifted Shihe, who was seated.
With the Bird unit in the sky and Aegis providing surveillance, He Kui could respond immediately if danger arose.
Even if he wasn't fully awake, Aegis would automatically deploy its wires.
Hearing this, Shihe slightly parted her lips, wanting to say something, but He Kui had already silenced her with a kiss.
As the two of them were about to take things further, He Kui's wristband suddenly vibrated.
Reluctantly putting down the now relaxed Shihe, He Kui answered the call.
"Meyrin, what's up?"
"Miss Lacus's ship is currently outside the port, requesting to enter our base."
"Let them in."
He almost forgot; Lacus was here to sign a contract.
(End of Chapter)