Above the Galaxy
Chapter 328 - 215, By Any Means Necessary!

Chapter 328: Chapter 215, By Any Means Necessary!

For a lot of men, having milk means having a mother.

No milk means having a godmother.

Phoenix couldn’t stand such a hooligan way of chatting; her face flushed red and her eyes were almost dripping water as she looked at Tang Fei and said, "Why didn’t you say that in front of everyone just now?"

"I didn’t dare," Tang Fei said with an honest face.

Just kidding, if Zhong Daolong was there and heard Tang Fei calling Phoenix his own mother, Zhong Daolong could have had him executed on the spot.

If Phoenix is the mother, doesn’t that make Zhong Daolong the grandfather?

Zhong Daolong probably wouldn’t want to be that grandfather.

"Your courage isn’t that small, is it?" Phoenix said with a slight smile on her lips, squinting at Tang Fei. "To be born Phoenix’s man, to die Phoenix’s dead... Can you just blabber such things?"

"Ah? What’s wrong with saying that?" Tang Fei asked in shock and sorrow, "My wholehearted patriotic love is being questioned by Her Highness the Princess... I can’t live this way."

"Are you talking about the nation?"

"Of course, what else?" Tang Fei retorted.

"..."

"Alright, alright, since you don’t want me to refer to the nation, then I’ll admit I was talking about you, okay?" Tang Fei said with a chuckle.

Phoenix actually nodded, looking like a teachable child and replied, "That’s more like it."

"..."

So this time, it was Phoenix’s turn to burst out laughing.

At last, she won over Tang Fei in this teasing exchange, lifting her spirits as she voiced out, "Congratulations, Deputy Captain Tang."

"It’s just a deputy captain, what’s there to congratulate?"

"Oh, you think the position is too small? Why didn’t you say so earlier?"

"Thunder and dew are both the grace of the King; am I the kind of person to be choosy?" Tang Fei said with an upright look, "I am a brick of Phoenix, to be moved wherever needed."

Phoenix gave Tang Fei a sidelong glance, clearly understanding the insincerity in his serious words.

"The position of Deputy Captain of the Imperial Guard is not very high-ranking, but it is very important. The Imperial Guard is the Royal Guard, the Royal Family’s most trusted and reliant protective force. They are known as the last line of defense for royal safety."

"Father appointed you as the Deputy Captain of the Imperial Guard partly because you are still a student at White Crane Academy, and for now, you can’t actually join the Imperial Guard to work. Thus, this is just a nominal title for now, merely an extra salary."

"But once you graduate from White Crane Academy, you would have gained years of experience in this deputy captain’s position. With the skills and experience accrued, when deployed, naturally, a promotion is expected."

"At that time, whether you go to another department, join the military, or continue to work in the Imperial Guard, there’s a chance to take on a full leadership position."

"The Imperial Guard is the Royal Guard, an important protective force directly under the royal command. If necessary, you could directly lead an investigation team or security activity..."

"For instance, if my elder brother goes on a state visit, you could be put in charge of all his security, responsible for all his safety issues."

Tang Fei’s eyes lit up immediately as he asked, "If Her Highness the Princess were to travel, could I be in charge of all the security?"

Phoenix surveyed Tang Fei with a sly smile, her eyes playful, "As long as I agree, that shouldn’t be a problem... but I still have some concerns."

"What concerns?"

"I’m worried about someone harboring their own agenda."

Tang Fei, hit right in his feelings, retorted angrily, "What do you think I am? How could I do such a thing? You should ask around; there are two phrases on Hate Mountain specifically used to describe me."

"Which two phrases?"

"Ice pure and jade clean is Tang Fei, chaos under the willow wielding sway."

"..."

Seeing Phoenix at a loss for words, Tang Fei smiled and said, "No matter how important this position is, I think it at least brings me closer to you... If I become the Deputy Captain of the Imperial Guard, can I come and go freely in Phoenix Palace?"

"Yes," Phoenix nodded and said, "In theory, it is possible. However, you won’t be able to enter some critical areas. Those are specifically managed by Chen Feng Lei’s people."

"Isn’t Chen Feng Lei just in charge of the Imperial Guard?" Tang Fei asked curiously.

"The Imperial Guard is a vast system with several branches, each with its distinct responsibilities. Once you join, you’ll understand..." Phoenix said, "Each branch has its range of authority; they can’t be deployed at will. Only under special circumstances is inter-departmental collaboration possible."

"Which branch would I be assigned to?" Tang Fei looked at Phoenix and asked, "Could I specifically serve Her Highness the Princess?"

Phoenix shook her head, "I don’t wish for you to serve me specifically."

"Why?" Tang Fei asked curiously.

"Because being with more important people will provide you with greater development opportunities. I can’t give you much, nor can I help you much."

Phoenix knew that Tang Fei did not understand the key point, so she explained patiently, "I also don’t suggest that you stay beside my father. With Chen Fenglei by his side, an old man who has served him for many years...."

"Father trusts him extremely, and if you were to go and accomplished nothing, it would be fine, but if Father wanted to favor you, conflicts would arise between you. At that time, life would become very difficult...."

"So what do you mean?"

"I think my elder brother quite appreciates you. He is the Crown Prince and the future King..." Phoenix turned to Tang Fei and continued, "If you could work by his side and gain his full trust, then in the future... the possibilities would be limitless."

"I understand your point." Tang Fei looked at Phoenix and said quietly, "I know you mean they are important, but I feel they are not as important as you are."

"..."

This guy really had guts! This was the Phoenix Palace, and there were many palace maids and guards watching, how could he dare say such a thing?

Tang Fei said cheerfully, "We shouldn’t stay here too long. I should head back... I’m planning to check on Little Fatty, do you want to come?"

"I won’t go," Phoenix shook her head.

She indeed wanted to go out with Tang Fei, but such actions would only bring him trouble and make some people in the palace dislike him even more.

After Tang Fei’s efforts over this period, their relationships had just started to improve, and Phoenix did not want to push him back into that dangerous position.

"You go back first; I’ll find time to visit."

"Okay." Tang Fei nodded and asked, "Should someone help send my Golden Armored Qilin to Bai Lu?"

"Don’t worry. My elder brother will arrange everything. They will safely bring it back from where they picked it up."

"I’m leaving."

"Okay." Phoenix nodded and instructed, "Be careful."

"I will," Tang Fei said.

Tang Fei left the Phoenix Palace, did not go to see Little Fatty, but instead took numerous detours to ensure no one was following him. After that, he went to the meeting place he had agreed upon with the old man.

"How did it go?" the old man asked upon seeing Tang Fei, "What did Zhong Daolong suddenly summon you to the palace for?"

"When Philip left, he wanted a new type of material to take back. Zhong Daolong said he didn’t have it, so he asked me to show him the Golden Armored Qilin..."

Tang Fei looked at the old man and said, "I can tell that Zhong Daolong is desperate for this new type of material. He will definitely find ways to force the Lu Family to hand over their core technology..."

"I don’t understand why you let Si Yu give me that type of material initially? You should know, once such things come into the world, they will attract the covetousness of various forces... but you still did it..."

Tang Fei pondered and looked at the old man, suddenly having a guess, and asked aloud, "Are you trying to drag the Lu Family down?"

The old man nodded and said, "I want to make them feel oppressed, to experience the pain and agony of being plundered..."

"This isn’t the first time they’ve been through such situations, right? Will they stand against the Royal Family because of this?" Tang Fei asked aloud.

He knew the wisdom of these large family clans in surviving, putting safety first and profit foremost.

When safety and interests collide, they would prioritize their own safety.

As long as their safety was assured, they would greedily seize any possible benefits.

The one thing they ponder every day is how to safely gain benefits, which would further the growth and everlasting prosperity of their family.

"This time won’t be the case, but what about next time? Or the time after that?" the old man said aloud. "There will come a time when they can’t bear it anymore..."

"Additionally, some matters aren’t simply ended by their reluctance. If some people from the Lu Family stand up in resistance, what about the Royal Family? The Royal Family has always been suspicious and cautious, even trying to weaken you; can the Lu Family still accept it?"

Tang Fei looked at the old man and said, "The Lu Family is your family, your homeland..."

"So what?"

"That’s too dangerous."

"What isn’t dangerous?" the old man retorted.

"You know what I mean," Tang Fei said, his eyes intense as he spoke.

The old man fell silent for a moment and then said, "You should also understand, what we are attempting is extremely difficult, akin to ’reaching for the moon’; it’s almost an impossible mission..."

"Just the two of us have no chance at all; this is a suicidal attack, even more foolish than ’an ant trying to shake a tree’... If the Lu Family helps... our chances would greatly increase."

"I’ve been away from home for too long and am not welcomed; the resources I can mobilize are too scarce..."

"I know, it’s cruel. I have become ruthless in seeking revenge. I have even conspired against my own family..."

"As long as we can win, I am willing to do anything, anything at all."

The old man looked at Tang Fei and said solemnly, "I hope you feel the same."

"..."

(ps: It’s the end of the month, got a monthly ticket?)