MM Racing Chapter 1217 Supplies for the Death Star
Chapter 1217 Supplies for the Death Star
Ying listened to the three things Shao Yun listed, pondered for a moment, tapped her chin lightly with her finger, and asked, "Then... what do you want to do first?"
Shao Yun didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately chose to "clarify the relationship".
"Of course, it's to prove my innocence; this is extremely important!"
When Ying heard Shao Yun prioritize "clarifying the relationship" and not even mention the Dead Star's supplies, she was instantly stunned.
Seeing that Shao Yun was about to leave, she quickly stepped forward and grabbed his arm.
"Wait a minute! Why did you put clarifying the misunderstanding first? Shouldn't you be rushing to resupply the Death Star? Beidou said the crew is almost out of food, and if we delay any longer, they'll go hungry!"
In her view, the supply of materials that were a matter of life and death was far more important than clarifying trivial misunderstandings.
But Shao Yun rolled his eyes dismissively, not stopping in his tracks, and instead teased in a flippant manner:
"What's wrong with missing a meal? I think letting the people on the Death Star go hungry for a while is like a diet. Look at First Mate 'Sea Dragon's' physique, missing a meal won't be a big deal."
"you!"
Ying was quite annoyed by Shao Yun's joke. She raised her hand and lightly patted Shao Yun's chest, then put her hands on her hips and said in a serious tone:
"This joke isn't funny at all! If we were in that situation, would you want others to make fun of you like that?"
Seeing that Ying was truly angry, Shao Yun's playful expression instantly vanished, replaced by a submissive look that said, "Whatever you say goes," and he said seriously:
"Okay, okay, I'm not joking anymore. It was my fault. I'll rearrange the order. By the way, about registering the household registration..."
Ying gave a soft hum and said seriously, "I think it's really okay for you not to be there for something as important as registering the household registration."
"This is proof that our family has officially settled in Nata, how could we leave out you, the head of the household?"
Seeing Ying's determined look, Shao Yun couldn't help but reach out and pinch her chubby cheeks.
"You're quite particular about rituals, aren't you? Fine, I'll do whatever you say. I'm leaving now. You stay home and don't go running around or busy yourself with taking on any more commissions."
After saying that, he withdrew his hand, pointed towards his and Ying's bedroom at the end of the corridor, and added, "If you get bored at home, you can check out the Yingying we bought in Fontainebleau."
"Look, the home projector and screen are in that big black box in our bedroom."
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After settling into his home, Shao Yun still hid the Tianqi Horse "dead" near his house, keeping it hidden in the shadows to guard the property.
Thanks to his connections and reputation among the Nata tribe, after arriving at the Streamers, he quickly obtained temporary docking rights for the Death Star and permission to purchase supplies at the tribal market from the tribal chief Amina after a few simple communications.
At this time, Beidou was still at Shao Yun's house, so the affairs on the Death Star were temporarily taken over by the first mate, Hailong.
Maple Leaf volunteered to come with Shao Yun to the Flowing Springs, partly to help purchase supplies and fresh water, and partly to take the opportunity to see the tribal customs of the Nata.
Walking along the tribal streets of Liuquan, Fengyuan Wanye followed behind Shao Yun, his eyes curiously surveying the surrounding buildings.
He paused for a moment, then commented, "Nata is better than I expected..."
But Wan Ye paused before he could finish speaking, as if he was carefully choosing his words.
Shao Yun glanced at Maple Leaf's slightly hesitant expression and smiled self-deprecatingly.
"You mean to say it's backward? I understand. After all, compared to bustling cities like Liyue Harbor and Fontaine, the people of Flowing Springs do seem rather simple."
"But don't just look at appearances. Nata is actually quite nice. The people in the tribe are very hospitable."
Kaedehara Manyo nodded. He did feel that the lifestyle here was somewhat primitive, but he immediately reminded himself to respect the customs and cultures of other countries and not to judge them by a single standard.
He quickly changed the subject, focusing on the important matter, and asked seriously, "Forget about local customs and traditions for now. Regarding supplies... Mr. Shao Yun, does Nata really not have a proper port?"
Kaedehara Manyo thought about it again and again, but he still couldn't figure it out. No matter how tribal Nata was, it couldn't possibly not even have a port.
Shao Yun shook his head. Nata's communication with the outside world mainly relies on land transportation from the Echoing Sons. Moreover, Nata itself is not short of food and can be self-sufficient.
In addition, Nata has been fighting the Abyss for years, and its citizens cannot leave the country. If it could not be self-sufficient, Nata would have collapsed long ago.
"As far as I know, no. You can just use small boats to transport supplies back and forth on the sea near the Flowing Springs."
"Also, a reminder to Hailong and the other crew members: even if you go ashore for some fresh air, try not to leave the area of the Flowing Spring Clan to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Upon hearing Shao Yun's request that the crew members not leave the Liuquan group, Fengyuan Wanye immediately nodded in agreement.
“Okay, I will emphasize this to Hailong and the others to make sure everyone complies.”
But Wan Ye casually asked another question.
"Is Mr. Shao Yun worried that after Liyue issued an arrest warrant for Ningguang, it would implicate the Southern Cross fleet crew members who are close to Ningguang, and that some crew members might take the opportunity to escape and end up as undocumented residents in Nata, causing you trouble?"
Looking at the thoughtful Kaede Manba, Shao Yun simply shook his head calmly and revealed the truth.
"No, it's because wild finned dragons bite very painfully."
(Weyland: Can you please stop mentioning the Finned Dragon all the time? Don't I have any dignity?)
Kaedehara Manyo was taken aback. It turned out to be a simple security issue, not as complicated as he had thought.
He raised his hand and stroked his chin, saying thoughtfully, "It seems that the country of Nata is full of mystery."
At this moment, Shao Yun was preoccupied with finishing the procurement of supplies as soon as possible so he could go back to his wife and children and enjoy a warm bed. He had no interest in exploring Nata's "mystery" with Wan Ye.
"Let's not talk about whether it's mysterious or not for now. Let's focus on the supply mission at hand."
Kaedehara Manyo nodded, and just as he was about to focus entirely on the mission, he suddenly asked about Blackwater Town again...
Ugh! What on earth happened in Liyue Harbor?
"By the way, what exactly happened in Liyue? Did Captain Beidou say anything to you?"
Shao Yun waved his hand dismissively, unwilling to discuss the details, and said somewhat perfunctorily:
"I plan to discuss this matter in detail with Beidou and the others during dinner, but for now, let's focus on the mission of resupplying the supplies."
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The mission to resupply the Death Star was simpler than Kaede Manyo had anticipated.
Thanks to his close relationship with the tribe, Shao Yun negotiated the price and quantity with the merchants without much effort, and even managed to secure the convenience of "delivery first, payment later".
What's even more reassuring is that the sailors of the Death Star are all excellent workers.
After the merchants moved their goods to the seaside, the sailors spontaneously rowed their small boats, making trip after trip, to transport the goods to the large ships.
The entire resupply process was carried out in an orderly manner and with astonishing efficiency.
Shao Yun initially thought he could lend a hand, but when they got to the beach, he realized that he couldn't help at all.
The sailors had clear divisions of labor and worked efficiently. He stood on the shore, only occasionally pointing out the location of the supplies, acting more like a "supervisor"...
The large farm owners in the south belonged to...
By the time Shao Yun rode his horse back to the pasture, it was already completely dark.
He pushed open the living room door, and a warm atmosphere mixed with the aroma of food wafted out. The flames in the fireplace flickered, and a movie by Fontaine was playing on the screen on the wall.
Ying, Paimon, Yelan, and Beidou were sitting around the sofa, watching with great interest.
Hearing the door open behind her, Ying didn't turn around but casually asked, "You're back? Did you get the supplies sorted out?"
Shao Yun recounted the events of the day truthfully: "That's right, the supply problem for the Death Star has been solved. It was very simple; the merchants cooperated, and the sailors were also very helpful. It was all done in one day."
As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze fell on Beidou.
Beidou was wearing a white bathrobe (still Shenhe's bathrobe), and her hair was tied up.
Shao Yun asked with some surprise, "Beidou, is that bathrobe you're wearing Shen He's?"
Before Beidou could answer, Yelan, who was sitting to the side, raised her hand and waved while staring at the screen, adding:
"And me, this one I'm wearing also belongs to Shen He."
"We fled Liyue in such a hurry that we didn't bring any changes of clothes. We can't keep wearing those smelly clothes, can we?"
The implication is that you, Shao Yun, can't leave us without clothes to cover our shame, can you?
Shao Yun stopped worrying about the bathrobe, waved his hand, and turned his attention to the screen on the wall. Looking at the deep blue underwater scene and the diving equipment moving around, he asked curiously:
"Alright, let's not talk about clothes anymore. What movie are you watching? It looks like it's related to underwater things."
Ying explained, "Underwater Ancient City Adventure, Fontaine's adventure film."
"Paimon originally insisted on watching Slime... but considering Yelan and Beidou... I discussed it with her and chose this one instead. Unexpectedly, it's quite good. The underwater ancient city in it is particularly spectacular."
(Fimini smiled shyly.)
Just as Shao Yun was about to say something, he suddenly heard the sizzling sound of stir-frying coming from the kitchen. Then, a rich aroma of meat mixed with spices wafted over, whetting his appetite.
He glanced instinctively toward the kitchen and asked in confusion, "Who's in the kitchen? Is it Yuanshang?"
Ying pointed to the second floor and explained, "Yuan Shang isn't in the kitchen; he's upstairs taking care of the baby."
"Shen He is busy in the kitchen. She said she wanted to make a sumptuous dinner for the guests from Liyue and told me not to interfere and just wait to eat."
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