Wang Yu, however, was different. To be precise, everything he had done so far was not through normal procedures; he had always taken shortcuts and pulled strings.
He had always been relying on Shangri-La and the others.
However, for a Port, military ranks themselves served a symbolic purpose, only occasionally needed for external affairs.
The status of a Port ultimately depended on its strength and achievements, so Headquarters would certainly grant him a rank without much fuss for such an application. However, this matter was about legitimacy; he didn't need a high rank or official position, but rather an official identity to endorse him.
So, although Wang Yu's application hadn't been approved yet, Shangri-La had already clearly told Wang Yu that the Port's location had been chosen, and the engineering department was urgently renovating it. As soon as the application documents from Headquarters arrived, they would allow Wang Yu and his Ship Girls to move into the Port as quickly as possible.
Wang Yu, of course, had nothing to say about this. Shangri-La and the others had considered everything so thoroughly, basically thinking of every detail for him.
He could only engrave this kindness firmly in his heart and had been too embarrassed to approach Shangri-La and the others for the past few days.
He didn't need to think much to know that this application was definitely not as simple as Shangri-La and the others made it sound.
He had dealt with officials in his previous life, and even for minor matters, even without anyone making things difficult, the various procedures alone were enough to drive him crazy.
Just like his current smooth situation, if Shangri-La and the others hadn't vouched for him, he probably wouldn't have been able to legitimately establish his Port in this lifetime.
The favor owed this time was too great. However, ever since he transmigrated, he had always been indebted to Shangri-La and the others, and he had grown accustomed to it.
Anyway, Wang Yu now felt that he had his Port from his previous life as a backing. As the saying goes, a great kindness needs no words of thanks; once his strength grew, he would definitely find an opportunity to repay these favors.
Give a peach, get a plum.
In life, one ultimately cannot escape the complexities of human relationships.
After coming to this world, in a short period of time, he had unknowingly formed connections with many people.
Just as Wang Yu was lamenting his recent experiences, he heard a sharp roar from outside the window.
Wang Yu was still wondering what had happened when Glorious chuckled and said, "Commander, it seems our afternoon tea plan needs to be postponed. 'Hornet' sent a message for us to go to the Headquarters office immediately."
"Now?" Wang Yu instantly understood something, and his heart couldn't help but get excited. If his guess was correct, Headquarters' official reply to the Port application had probably already arrived.
He took three steps in two, walked to the window, and saw a carrier-based aircraft circling outside his residence. Apparently, because it hadn't received Wang Yu's permission, the carrier-based aircraft didn't directly rush in but only circled outside, transmitting the message to his Secretary Ship.
This was a new treatment he received after building Ship Girls. Now, when Shangri-La and the others needed to communicate with him, they directly dispatched carrier-based aircraft. They didn't have to make a trip themselves, and efficiency greatly improved.
His communication equipment was being processed. Due to authorization issues, it would likely be completed together with the Port application reply.
"Commander, mind your etiquette; don't lose your composure too much," Glorious reminded with a smile, looking at Wang Yu's anxious appearance.
"Yes, I know." Wang Yu took a few deep breaths to control his emotions. Once he calmed down, he said, "Let's go, we'll head over!"
After confirming its mission was complete, the carrier-based aircraft circled for a while before flying directly away from Wang Yu's residence. Walking out the gate of the courtyard, Glorious gently waved her hand, recalling the launched carrier-based aircraft, and walked with Wang Yu towards Shangri-La's office.
Just as they reached the bottom floor of the Headquarters office, Ship Girls who had already received the information were waiting. They said to Wang Yu and Glorious, "The Commander and the others are already in the conference room. Please follow me."
With that, she led Wang Yu and Glorious upstairs towards the conference room. It was Wang Yu's first time coming to the Headquarters' office. All this time, Glorious had been communicating with Shangri-La and the others.
Wang Yu had never tried to get involved, firstly because he trusted Glorious's ability as a Secretary Ship. Letting the Secretary Ship communicate with the Ship Girls was clearly much more reliable than him, a half-baked Commander.
Secondly, he had already noticed that Headquarters was basically composed of Ship Girls. This discovery made Wang Yu instinctively feel that it was more appropriate for Glorious to communicate with Shangri-La and the others. He could also take more time to develop a relationship with York; the little loli was quite charming.
Although it was his first time here, Wang Yu had not forgotten his identity as a Commander. He controlled his impulse to look around. In these important occasions, he had to control his words and actions; otherwise, it would not only be a loss of face for himself but also for his Ship Girls. Once he had his own Port, it would directly relate to the Port's reputation.
These things could be said to be unimportant, but they were equally important.
The guard Ship girl led them to the door of the conference room on the second floor and stopped. Wang Yu composed himself, trying his best to calm his excited emotions.
Pushing open the conference room door, he walked in with Glorious. The conference room was very large, and the long conference table was filled with figures in military uniforms. Shangri-La, dressed in a white military uniform, sat at the head of the conference table.
The conference room door was closed from the outside.
The conference table was filled with Ship Girls Wang Yu had seen or not seen. No one spoke; everyone just silently watched him, their gazes subtly carrying some scrutiny.
As Wang Yu and Glorious entered, the atmosphere became even more solemn. Inside and outside the door were like two different spaces; after the door closed, the air seemed to solidify.
Ship Girls rarely wore military uniforms, at least Wang Yu rarely saw them in Headquarters normally. But clearly, this was not a normal time.
He briefly scanned the figures seated at the conference table.
Wang Yu saw 'Hornet' and Essex also sitting on either side of the conference table, showing no sign of recognition. They sat upright in their seats, their faces etched with seriousness.
Wang Yu also felt the solemn atmosphere. All the seats at the conference table were occupied, except for a solitary empty seat at the lower end, clearly reserved for him.
After receiving a look from Shangri-La, Wang Yu no longer hesitated. He walked with a straight posture to his seat and sat down. Glorious followed, standing silently behind and to the side of Wang Yu.