Galaxy Domination Guide

Huang Quan felt the hair on the back of his neck stand on end, and he lost the arrogance that he had upon entering the room. Instead, he unconsciously bent a little at the waist and asked in a subdued, unobtrusive voice, "You... How did you come here?"

Bai Zhongqi was still smiling, he pointed to Yang Yixian, who was unable to get up from the sofa and said, "Someone wanted to treat my girlfriend to dinner; she asked me to come and keep her company."

Huang Quan forced a bitter smile, "But, you should have given us a heads-up..."

Bai Zhongqi waved his hand dismissively and said, "That would have been too formal. I don't really like crowded places."

As he spoke, his eyes unintentionally glanced at the "non-essentials" present. Huang Quan, shrewd as he was, immediately understood and with an icy tone that seemed to consist of frozen scraps, said to Yang Yixian, "Take your pile of trash friends and get lost."

Bai Zhongqi was very satisfied with Huang Quan. He then turned to Zhao Wenling, who was scared stiff like a plump quail, and said, "You too, please go with your young master Yang."

Zhao Wenling was so frightened she was at a loss. She had never imagined that Bai Zhongqi, who always seemed unimpressive, could be someone with such a significant background. Even Huang Quan, whom Yang Yixian greatly feared, became docile in Bai Zhongqi's presence.

Bai Zhongqi's demeanor had been the same throughout, but while previously the group had looked down on him, now they felt that the carefree Bai Zhongqi was like a towering Himalaya, suffocating them with his presence.

At this moment, Han Jiaxue was especially well-behaved, not saying any unnecessary words. Noticing that Bai Zhongqi's teacup was empty, she picked up the teapot and filled it. Bai Zhongqi smiled at his girlfriend in appreciation and graciously gestured with a slight lift of his teacup.

Now, Yang Yixian's fair-weather friends were so scared that their faces turned pale. Huang Quan was someone they dared not provoke, and given Huang Quan's attitude towards Bai Zhongqi, they were scared witless recalling their disrespect towards Bai Zhongqi earlier.

Yang Yixian was even more anxious; he had completely cowered, bent over like a shrimp, whether from being kicked by Huang Quan or from fright. Yang Yixian consecutively bowed to Bai Zhongqi, "Mr. Bai, my eyes failed to recognize your worth. I have offended you today, please forgive me. If there is anything I can do to make amends, please be sure to tell me."

Huang Quan, seething with impatience, said sternly, "Get lost already!"

A few sycophantic friends supported a staggering Yang Yixian as they retreated from the private room, and a man tugged Zhao Wenling out with them. Han Jiaxue had no intention of letting this friend stay, given Zhao Wenling's huge disappointment to her today, and now it seemed like she was getting her just deserts. Huang Quan also prepared to leave.

Regardless of the circumstances, he needed to find out what was going on today and report the Iridium Star Chancellor's secret visit to Earth.

However, Bai Zhongqi said to him,

"Huang, since you're here, why not sit down and have a meal with us? The annoying, clueless ones are gone."

Huang Quan respectfully replied, "Ah…, you're too kind. I dare not have you address me so. Just call me Little Huang or Staff Officer Huang."

This man looked to be in his thirties; Bai Zhongqi certainly wouldn't actually address him as Little Huang.

"Then Staff Officer Huang it is. Please, have a seat."

At this moment, Huang Quan was somewhat constrained and only sat halfway on the chair. The waitstaff, entering from outside and unaware of the situation but very perceptive, poured water for Huang Quan and brought over the menu. Moreover, they cleared away the leftovers from the previous second-generation rich kids.

"Staff Officer Huang, are you in charge of the military negotiations to join the alliance?" Bai Zhongqi asked with interest.

Huang Quan replied as if answering a superior's question, "I am fortunate to be involved. I'm responsible for the joint communication and command systems. According to the schedule, next Tuesday, I'm set to visit Ruyi City for inspection and learning."

"Ah, I see. Then I'll leave you to your considerable efforts," Bai Zhongqi said with a slight smile.

Bai Zhongqi then asked, "Staff Officer Huang, do you have any opinions on the Universe Army of the Star Alliance?"

Huang Quan answered still very cautiously, "I obey the orders of my superiors and the organization. If the Universe Army of the Star Alliance can be successfully established, I am willing to serve the Universe Army."

Bai Zhongqi nodded and said, "Hmm, not bad. Being able to command a warship in the universe, shuttle among the stars, and pit wits and bravery against all sorts of possible adversaries is also a very interesting matter."

Huang Quan, perhaps inspired or for some other reason, then said with a heavy voice, "If the accession to the Alliance ultimately succeeds and the Universe Army is also successfully established, I will apply to join the Military Academy of the Universe Army of the Star Alliance, and aspire to become a captain of the Universe Army."

Bai Zhongqi wiped his hands with a napkin, he was almost done eating, and the atmosphere here was particularly awkward, so he didn't plan to continue eating. He smiled and said to Huang Quan, "That dream of yours, might be closer than you think."

Bai Zhongqi got up, preparing to leave. Huang Quan also stood up to show his respect.

Just as Bai Zhongqi was about to leave with Han Jiaxue, Huang Quan suddenly spoke up eagerly.

"Your Majesty, I, I have a request."

Bai Zhongqi looked at him and asked, "What kind of request?"

"My grandfather, he is ninety-four years old this year, and his health is particularly bad. He was just diagnosed with colon cancer last month. The doctors are all generally pessimistic, believing that he can only live for another two months at most.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

I've heard that the medical technology on Iridium Star is very advanced, not only can it cure almost all diseases present on Earth, but it can also extend people's lifespans. Although this request is indeed excessive, I would like to ask Your Majesty for your compassion, to save my grandfather."

Bai Zhongqi was somewhat surprised, not expecting Huang Quan to be quite filial. He pondered briefly, his mind swiftly accessing some information about the Huang Family. Huang Quan's grandfather was an old revolutionary who had led armies in battle since the resistance war, with distinguished services and significant renown.

Bai Zhongqi quickly saw through the little scheme Huang Quan had not mentioned. Though Huang Quan's grandfather had been retired for many years, he had numerous students and associates all over the place, and was a representative figure of the Huang Family.

Though the second generation of the Huang Family also held high official ranks, none had attained a position as high as Huang Quan's grandfather. As long as Huang Quan's grandfather was alive, the Huang Family would remain in the most core circle. When it came to Huang Quan's generation, the standing of the Huang Family would be incomparable.

And this sudden request by Huang Quan was full of calculation. C country's admission to the alliance was pretty much a done deal, and not just Huang Quan's grandfather, but many were waiting to receive medical treatment from Iridium Star to cure diseases and extend their lives.

If the Huang Family managed to accomplish this before the admission, others would inevitably think the Huang Family had a closer relationship with Iridium Star, and afterwards, the influence of the Huang Family would surely rise.

Bai Zhongqi respected such old revolutionaries as Huang Quan's grandfather, but he disliked the political scheming of Huang Quan. Maybe Huang Quan was not a bad person, but someone with too many schemes always seemed hard to trust.

Bai Zhongqi quickly accessed the information network and learned that Huang Quan's grandfather indeed had cancer, but the old man was robust and had a good mindset, discovered at an early stage. Rather than just two months, he could probably hold out for a year or two, by which time C country would have already joined the Alliance.

Without giving Huang Quan another glance, he started walking out and simply said, "The comprehensive medical healthcare system of the Star Alliance is a part of the structure of the Star Alliance. Before it is implemented by the Star Alliance, it is not possible for it to start functioning.

If the old man is truly in danger, you can seek emergency assistance, but until then, I am sorry, there is nothing I can do."

Huang Quan felt somewhat disappointed, but he hadn't held much hope to begin with. Still, he bowed slightly to Bai Zhongqi to see him out.

Outside, Yang Yixian and a group of people were still standing there, not daring to leave, among them was Zhao Wenling.

Bai Zhongqi did not even give these people a proper look but instead took Han Jiaxue's small hand and said with a smile, "After a meal, the stomach is full, how about we walk and digest the food?"

Han Jiaxue hummed in agreement, "As you say." She lightly wrapped her arm around his.

In the eyes of Huang Quan, Yang Yixian, and others, Bai Zhongqi and Han Jiaxue looked like an ordinary couple of college students, snuggled together and walking on the spacious street under the faint moonlight.

Walking arm in arm with Bai Zhongqi, Han Jiaxue gazed at the moon and said, "The moon is so round tonight."

Bai Zhongqi smiled without saying a word; that large jade disc in the sky was now his possession.