"He Kui, about the Red Uniform matter, who are you planning to bring over?"
On the returning ship, Meyrin's expression was quite complex.
After all, when it came to Red Uniform, the first thing that came to mind was her sister.
Although technically they had not graduated yet, Coordinators valued talent above all.
So, in theory, they could indeed graduate early.
But the thought of her sister coming over made Meyrin feel a bit anxious.
After all, her sister was better than her in both physique and talent.
Even if they were to take a step back and say they would be together, they had shared many experiences growing up.
However, thinking about sharing something of this nature this time made her heart race, and she had no idea how to handle it.
"Well, who should I choose?"
Meyrin was worrying for nothing; at this moment, He Kui was not focused on Luna.
Although Coordinators had strong talents, He Kui wouldn't dare let Luna go to the front lines without completing her studies.
If something went wrong, it would be quite troublesome, and since these teams often operated independently, He Kui wouldn't be able to provide support easily.
So, it was highly likely that He Kui would look for someone else, perhaps another test pilot like Courtney from before.
But there was no rush for this.
"Let's talk about it later."
"Oh."
Hearing He Kui's words, Meyrin let out a sigh of relief and continued, "So what's the relationship between that company and you, He Kui?"
The little Meyrin seemed to have many more questions after that recent trip.
"I don't know~"
He Kui shrugged.
Speaking of which, Lacus should also be bringing Shin along this time.
That would be his opportunity.
Shin's combat ability was decent; he had to convince him no matter what.
Everything would be easier afterward, but right now, with his family around, it might not be so easy to persuade him.
However, overall, he couldn't let Shin become his enemy.
"Is that so?"
Meyrin responded, feeling that He Kui was indeed very busy.
But before she could express her concern, He Kui had already kissed the girl.
"Mm."
The girl was completely unprepared, and before long, He Kui had boldly invaded her personal space.
Thinking about the bodyguard sitting behind them, Meyrin's face turned red as she desperately resisted He Kui's advance, trying not to make any embarrassing sounds.
After a long while, they finally separated, and this kiss was more intense than the previous ones.
With the open space around them and the atmosphere that could lead to discovery at any moment, Meyrin felt a bit dizzy.
"Tonight, I'll go to Meyrin's room to teach you about Quantum Virus?"
After they separated, sensing the right moment, He Kui whispered in Meyrin's ear.
She wasn't foolish; she certainly wouldn't believe that He Kui going to her room was as simple as teaching her.
But having been pulled into this situation by He Kui, the heat in her heart had already suppressed much of her rationality.
And besides, just once wouldn't hurt.
Although it was her first time, if it was with him, Meyrin shyly lowered her head, leaving only a faint nasal sound to indicate her affirmative response.
He Kui lovingly stroked Meyrin's bright red long hair, and soon they returned to the asteroid.
They didn't stay too long before He Kui welcomed the mercenary team that had finally returned from Earth today.
The people standing in the hangar looked as if they had just come back from military training, their faces dark and weary.
If he didn't know better, he would have thought they were Africans who had just arrived.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Looking at the few people in front of him, He Kui steadied himself in his current role and stepped forward to pat the leader on the shoulder.
It was this young man who, under Hergules' training, had officially gained the strength of a Red Uniform.
"Wait a moment; we'll go to December City for a strength test. I will adjust your pay based on your performance, and the payment for this mission has already been transferred to your accounts."
He was no longer a man without money, and his words carried a bit more flair.
Moreover, a high-risk profession like a pilot certainly needed to be compensated well; otherwise, why would he expect others to work hard?
These were all his private soldiers, and a mix of rewards and discipline was the long-term way to manage them.
"Okay."
Hearing He Kui's words, the faces of the few people lit up with bright smiles.
After all the hard work, it was not just because of He Kui's reputation but also the money that came with it.
At this moment, hearing He Kui say this, all their troubles seemed to vanish.
"Next, you have three days off before heading to the moon. I hope everyone will keep up the good work."
He Kui's gentle expression disappeared, turning serious.
"Understood!"
The group responded loudly, as if they had taken a dose of excitement.
"Very good, full of spirit!"
"Then I look forward to your performance here!"
After He Kui finished speaking, he saluted and left with a graceful back, leaving the team members behind.
"Speaking of which, I still think that Aegis is more suitable for Director He."
One member couldn't help but exclaim.
"Yeah, after all, she can repair Mobile Suits and pilot them; her versatility is almost on par with Director He."
"But her piloting skills should be better than Director He's, right? After all, she has driven that kind of Mobile Suit to fend off countless elites and even survived in the Atlantic Federation's traps."
"Hard to say, but it's definitely better than pairing Aegis with that violent woman."
"She's not violent towards Aegis."
As they spoke, they couldn't help but laugh, their voices tinged with nostalgia.
"Alright, let's not gossip about Director He behind his back. Let's take a good rest for the next few days."
The leading young man interrupted their conversation.
"Sure~!"
With so much money, they had enough to splurge for three days and still have some left over. After the grueling battles, this rare relaxation made everyone feel particularly carefree, and their loyalty to He Kui, the generous benefactor, increased even more.
After encouraging the pilots, He Kui opened the communicator.
"Hoss, how's the situation on the moon?"
"It's all set up, but today another person came and said that the neighboring area is also available for our use, and our mining area has doubled."
"That's good news."
Joule's work efficiency was indeed high; he had arranged everything so quickly.
"That's true, but this means we don't have enough manpower."
Hoss said helplessly.
"I can't help you recruit people from here."
"Well, I'll look for some friends; it's fine."
If he had reached the director level and couldn't find a few miners, he might as well resign.
"Alright, and make sure the Mobile Suits are transported over as soon as possible."
"Understood, both personnel and equipment will arrive with the escort team."
After finalizing the details, the two continued their conversation until it was nighttime.
(End of Chapter)