General Xu Hongzhao, who led the army back to the Federation, was also criticized, and soon retired from active duty due to age. In fact, he did not perform as incompetently as public opinion accused him of throughout the campaign. However, since the expeditionary fleet threw the lives of 250,000 Federation children on the distant planet "Africa", someone had to be pushed out to take the most direct responsibility. As the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary fleet, Xu Hongzhao naturally could not escape this fate.

Although the expedition was not as successful as expected, it still had to create a group of heroes and deeds to divert the public's attention from failure. Luo Xiaochen, who stood out with extraordinary insight and imagination in the later stage of the campaign, came into being. Although the military did not divulge the content of the tactical plan he proposed to General Xu Hongzhao during the retreat stage, they still boasted that he was an important hero of the great defeat of the opponent, and openly claimed that his ingenuity saved the expeditionary fleet at a life-and-death crisis.

Luo Xiaochen didn't care much about these praises. When the fleet returned and was on leave, he immediately rushed back to the planet "Andromeda", and after returning home to report his mother's safety, he went straight to the western suburbs of Pangu City to visit his beloved Chen Weiyin in the interstellar refugee camp.

However, he didn't expect that someone rushed in front of him and appeared in front of Chen Weiyin first.

The Eighth Fleet of the Wehrmacht was assigned the task of guarding the interplanetary "Yi" by the Ninth Fleet, and as soon as Robb returned to the planet "Andromeda", he rushed to the refugee camp to meet Chen.

I am satisfied with Chen Weiyin's current mentality. She is no longer as combative and confrontational as she was when she first stayed in the Federation. There was always a sincere expression on her face, proving that she seemed to be used to life here.

After sending flowers and courtesy greetings, Robb said solemnly: "There is a piece of news, I think it is necessary to tell you, that it is from the Imperial side. ”

"What's wrong?"

Although Chen Weiyin asked verbally, her tone was not too concerned. After all, the federal news media still enjoyed a superficial "freedom of the press", and there were quite a lot of reports on the Empire, and she could smoothly obtain relevant reports on the major events of the motherland that she cared about. So she wasn't very interested in what Robb was going to provide, because maybe she already knew it herself.

Luo Bo didn't say it directly, but asked: "Do you remember when I was in the Emperor's ** prisoner of war camp, you went to see me and said that you were going to attend a friend's wedding the next day." ”

"Jiang Ziyue?"

Chen Weiyin blurted out, her tone was nervous, and her expression was anxious.

"Did something happen to him?"

Robb saw Chen Weiyin's psychology, the woman he liked was still in love with her ex-boyfriend.

"You still love him?"

Chen Weiyin did not answer, and there is no need to answer. The performance just now was the best answer, but she turned to ask Robb, "How do you know about our relationship?" ”

Roboliga pondered and said, "Although it is said that you can love someone without caring about her past, my mother still can't let go of your background. She asked about your family and upbringing in the Empire. Unfortunately, we've acquired something that might be of some value to you. Jiang Ziyue's wife Lota? Staudt was killed in the recent Battle of Afrika. ”

"What about Ziyue?" Chen Weiyin asked anxiously.

Luo Bo had to feel helpless and envious for her attitude of caring about Jiang Ziyue, sighed softly, and said:

"I am alive and well, it is said that I have been transferred from the Central Fleet and transferred to the Ministry of Defense as a civilian cadre."

"That's what you're talking about? My friend has suffered the loss of his wife because of your aggression, and you say you are valuable to me? ”

Chen Weiyin's tone completely changed, and he returned to his previous righteous and awe-inspiring posture.

"As an opponent, I also regret Jiang Ziyue's misfortune." Robb said sincerely, "If you still love him, I personally think he may need you now." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Chen Weiyin asked vigilantly. The other party's words made her realize the possible implied intentions.

"If you really want to go back, my mother and I can help."

"Your mother and son are really strange. I didn't want your political guarantee, but you took the initiative to come to the door, and when I needed it, you refused, and now you say that you want to help me return to China? What exactly is your purpose? Chen Weiyin asked puzzled and dissatisfied.

Robb spread his hands and said, "Maybe it could be considered okay at the beginning, but now there is no purpose." In short, you don't need to suspect that we have bad intentions. It will not be difficult to send you back to the Empire. Since you still love your ex-boyfriend, go back to him generously. ”

Robb's tone was calm, but his heart was not uneasy. He is aware of the risks of his current actions.

Chen Weiyin thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your kindness, I will consider the suggestions of your mother and son." ”

Everyone could hear that the tone was obviously perfunctory.

Robb quickly changed the subject and proposed, "Let's not talk about these heavy topics, let's go out to dinner together tonight." ”

However, before he finished his words, he saw the titular brother, Luo Xiaochen, walking in happily with a large bouquet of blue roses.

In less than ten minutes, two men sent flowers one after another, which made Chen Weiyin's face immediately smile with smug and satisfaction.

Luo Xiaochen and Luo Bo were both a little surprised by each other's appearance, but they still greeted each other very sincerely.

After receiving Luo Xiaochen's flowers and greetings, Chen Weiyin deliberately said: "Luo Bo proposed to have dinner together, I don't know if Xiaochen can appreciate his face." ”

"Of course, it's an honor." Luo Xiaochen said with a smile.

"Then let's go, guys." Robb said generously.

The dinner was served in a high-end Chinese restaurant in the western suburbs of Pangu City. However, before the main course was served, a figure who was completely unexpected, broke in.

"Robb, how can you be so attentive? Don't come back to see me! ”

Song Xiaoyu was almost furious, pointing at Robb's nose and shouting angrily. Although her father Song Tingrong had strictly ordered her not to approach Robb anymore, she still ran desperately after learning that Robb was back.

"Come, come. Xiaoyu, please be seated. Luo Bo quickly stood up and said earnestly, and after she sat down, he showed a helpless expression and said, "Your Excellency President Lingzun, don't let me see you." ”

"You didn't even send me an email." Song Xiaoyu shouted dissatisfied.

"Okay, I'm not good, I apologize." Robb became flamboyant.

However, his approach to following Song Xiaoyu's temper made the other party angry by more than half. Song Xiaoyu stared at Luo Bo fiercely, and then stopped talking.

"May I ask who this young lady is......" Chen Weiyin asked politely.

Luo Xiaochen enthusiastically acted as an intermediary: "Let me introduce you, this is Miss Song Xiaoyu, the daughter of President Song Tingrong. This is Dr. Chan Wai Yan. ”

"Hello, Dr. Chen." Song Xiaoyu took the initiative to greet her, but she was still on the chair, without the slightest intention of standing up and shaking hands with her opponent.

Chen Weiyin also sat in place, nodded with a smile, and said, "Hello, Miss Song." ”

At this time, Luo Bo glanced at Luo Xiaochen happily. Fortunately, Luo Xiaochen is here, otherwise Song Xiaoyu, who was killed halfway, would have had a falling out when she saw Luo Bo and Chen Weiyin being lonely men and widows.

The banquet began quickly, but fortunately, everyone had something in common and the atmosphere was not lost. However, after eating, Luo Bo couldn't send Chen Weiyin back, so he could only accompany Song Xiaoyu home, watching Luo Xiaochen happily send Chen Weiyin back.

When she returned to her home, her mother Luo Zhaobing asked when she saw her: "Song Xiaoyu didn't lose any temper when she saw you and Chen Weiyin together, right?" ”

Luo Bo was taken aback at first, and then realized that it was his mother who "leaked" his whereabouts to Song Xiaoyu.

But after hearing Luo Bo's story, Luo Zhaobing was also a little surprised, and said: "It seems that I underestimated Song Xiaoyu's heart. I thought she would be furious when she saw you with Dr. Chen. ”

"I also feel underestimated her. We've left the camp and she's still been found! Robb followed suit.

"It's not difficult, Chen Weiyin still lives in a refugee camp in the western suburbs as a refugee, and she doesn't have a political guarantee, doesn't she have to register her destination with the management department when she goes out? Just ask the police there. However, I didn't expect that Luo Xiaochen would also like Chen Weiyin. ”

"yes. And he seems to be very obsessed with Dr. Chen. ”

Luo Zhaobing didn't show more interest in Chen Weiyin, but asked with concern: "What about your relationship with Song Xiaoyu?" ”

Robb did not answer directly, but asked rhetorically:

"Mom, some time ago you were still saying that we couldn't afford her as a young lady, why did you take the initiative to tell her that I came back this time?"

"The situation has changed." Luo Zhaobing sighed.

"The situation has changed?"

Luo Bo's reaction was not very fast, which made Luo Zhaobing, who was a mother, a little dissatisfied. She said:

"Milhouse and his Alliance for Freedom and Democracy have won a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, 43 percent in the Senate, and with alliances with small centrist parties and independents, they can already overwhelm Soong's Interstellar United Front in the Senate. Coupled with the major setback of the 'Qin Shi Huang' plan, the Wehrmacht suffered heavy losses, and Song Tingrong's reputation plummeted. Therefore, in order to consolidate the foundation of the ruling party, it is necessary to compromise with the opposition parties. But who can match him? ”

Luo Zhaobing inspired his son and continued: "With his character and the style of the Interstellar United Front, he will never negotiate directly with Milhouse. ”

Hearing his mother say this, Robb suddenly realized. Mother Luo Zhaobing is really far-sighted, and in the presidential election at the end of last year, she did not hesitate to break with Song Tingrong and form a political alliance with the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy, which not only saved herself, but also laid the groundwork for acting as a political intermediary between the two parties today.

"So, I personally hope that you and Song Xiaoyu can make progress again. Preferably next year, you can get married. That way, I won't have to worry about a lot of things. ”