Little Fish said, "I returned from Gemini yesterday. I even went to observe the joint exercise of the Flying Eagle, White Shark, Tiger Shark, and White Whale fleets. Now that we are equipped with such a large quantity, and the large laser cannons and energy cannons have been successfully installed, can we stop fearing the U-Star people?" I replied, "Preparation is key; this isn't about fear or not.

It would be best if they never returned, and we never needed to use what we've built." Little Fish said, "It's been almost a year. If they were going to return, they would have done so already. Perhaps they are afraid of you and dare not return to Gemini." I said, "I hope so, but I must leave eventually.

These defenses are necessary." Little Fish urgently pleaded, "Zhao, are you really leaving? Take me with you. You promised me; you cannot go back on your word.

I can live in the air for long periods now; I won't cause you trouble." I said, "As long as I can return to Earth safely, I will keep my promise. But right now, you know we know nothing about the wormhole. I haven't attempted anything regarding it for the sake of Gemini's security before.

Now, with the protection of Moon Satellite Two, even if the U-Star people attack again, they won't gain an advantage easily. So, I cannot wait any longer; after all, I have too many ties on Earth." Little Fish exclaimed, "You mean you're going to attempt to cross the wormhole? Didn't we try using intelligent robots for this?

They failed; how can you risk your own life? No one will agree to this!" I said, "Robots are robots, after all. There are some things they still cannot resolve.

With my current strength, plus the new radiation-proof spacecraft, I think the problem should be minor." "No!" Little Fish suddenly hugged me, completely disregarding the propriety between a man and a woman at this moment, her chest pressed tightly against mine. "I don't want you to take risks. What if...

what if you are gone? What will we do?" I said, "Little Fish, I have no choice in this matter. My parents, my wife, and my children are on Earth.

Although I would love to stay here forever, I cannot be so selfish. Nearly three years have passed in the blink of an eye; I know nothing of how they are doing. I cannot wait any longer.

Now, scout ships, light warships, and bombers are entering mass production. As long as we continuously improve our production technology and manufacturing capabilities, we will soon be able to develop light, medium, and large frigates, even heavy warships. Even if the U-Star people return, Gemini will no longer need to fear them, even if we do make it back to Earth." "You promised to take me with you!" Little Fish suddenly said loudly.

I replied, "Of course, I remember, but not this time. I won't take anyone else either. Only when I confirm that crossing the wormhole is truly safe, and that the other side leads directly to the solar system, will I take you all with me." Little Fish’s tears soaked my clothes; the cool sensation made my heart feel immensely heavy.

Little Fish whispered, "Zhao, a man must keep his word; you cannot leave secretly. If the others are going, you have to take me too, because... because I cannot live without you." For a moment, I didn't know what to say.

It wasn't that I disliked this mermaid; it was just that I had so many wives now, and I wasn't clear on Little Fish's opinion. Having her, a mermaid princess, share a husband with many other girls—it absolutely had to be her voluntary wish. Seeing that I remained silent, Little Fish added, "Zhao, do you dislike me?

Is it because I'm a fish?" I pulled her head into my arms and stroked her soft, smooth hair. "Silly girl, you are not a fish. You are inherently human; your legs only degenerated to adapt to the environment.

Besides, even if you were a fish, I would still like you, because I have never experienced what it feels like to love a fish." "Ah!" Little Fish opened her mouth wide. "You really think that? No wonder they say you're perverse.

If I had known, I wouldn't have had the surgery. Would you have liked me more then?" I said, "How could you walk if you didn't have the surgery? If you returned to Earth, people would treat you like a monster." "Then, which version of me do you like more?" I said, "I like you in every form, as long as it is you, I like it." "Really?

You're lying. I don't want you to just like me." "Huh?" "I want you to love me. Zhao, I love you...

Say it. Say you love me too. Don't you love me...?" Looking at Little Fish's bold and anxious expression, I found it a little amusing, so I stopped teasing her.

"I love you too. Words are useless now; let's do something practical." With that, I kissed her lips. It wasn't the first kiss, although it had been almost a year since I last kissed Little Fish, and that time it was only on the cheek.

This time, it was a real, deep kiss. "Cough... cough..." came the light tapping sound of women's leather shoes from outside the turret control room, followed by a few soft coughs.

Little Fish darted out of my embrace like a startled fish. She grabbed an instrument I was using for measurements and began waving it around haphazardly. He Yuqing and Cheng Susu entered together.

Cheng Susu had a cold these past two days, which explained the occasional cough. If not for that, Little Fish and I would surely have let them walk in on us, but even so, Little Fish was terribly flustered, blushing furiously while fiddling with the measuring device in her hand, though the expression on her face suggested something else entirely. He Yuqing asked, puzzled, "Little Fish, what are you doing?" "Oh...

ah, you mean me, Sister Yuqing? I... I'm helping Zhao test the data.

Why are you two here?" Cheng Susu said, "To test data, you should be testing inside the gun barrel. What are you measuring out here? Have you caught a fever too?" Little Fish put down the tool in her hand.

"No, no. I have something to do; I'll leave first." He Yuqing watched Little Fish’s retreating back. "What’s wrong with her?

She looks like she did something she shouldn't have." I said, "She’s just a child; ignore her. Why do my two esteemed wives have time to visit me? Haven't you been busy with cosmetic production recently?" Cheng Susu replied, "The production line is successfully installed, so we have nothing else to do.

Husband, everyone wants you to attend a meeting." "A meeting? Can't this wait until we're sleeping tonight?" I asked. He Yuqing’s expression turned serious.

"It's something very serious. You'll know when you get there." I wondered what serious matter my wives could possibly have that required such gravity. But when I saw them all gathered, wearing stern faces and giving me no pleasant looks, I began to panic.

Could they have discovered what happened between me and Little Fish? Even so, they wouldn't need to make such a big fuss. Besides, we had only just truly kissed a moment ago; how could news travel so fast?

I sat down in the central seat. "What is it? It’s so serious I can barely stand it." Linglong stood behind me and quietly handed me a handkerchief.

"Master, quickly wipe off that lipstick. It seems Sister Susu and Sister Yuqing don't use that brand; the other sisters might misunderstand." I licked my lips and finally realized the trace Little Fish had left on me. Ah, what a pure little mermaid she was, but she was spoiled by them now.

She knew how to paint her face now. However, I must admit, she looked much more appealing than before when she was bare-faced. It seemed the women weren't dwelling on the lipstick.

Given my previous behavior, they wouldn't have cared even if my face were completely covered in it. Hua Qingqing asked, "Are you planning to cross the wormhole yourself?" I said, "Who told you that? How did the news spread so fast?" Zhou Ni said, "Big Brother Zhao, don't hide it.

We analyzed everything you've been up to recently, and we pieced it together today. In short, we do not agree with your plan." I occasionally mentioned things to them individually on the [CENSORED], perhaps they had a meeting today for some reason and discussed it, leading them to this conclusion. I said, "The time is right.

I think we should try a human experiment. But don't be afraid; the large laser cannons and energy cannons have been successfully installed. Moon Satellite Two is now two space fortresses.

Even if the U-Star people attack with their motherships, we aren't worried. Their energy shields definitely won't withstand a dozen of our shots. You all stay here in peace.

Once I have scouted the path ahead, I will return to pick you up. Rest assured, I will remain a chaste man on this trip; I promise not to touch any other star girls." The women suddenly burst into laughter. "Alright, if you like Little Sister Zhu, go ahead and like her!

We don't mind at all." Little Sister Zhu was the name given to the intelligent computer installed in the main control system of the original U-Star base. She was probably considered a great beauty by the U-Star people, but she had once terrified me, Little Fish, and Ximen Yan into fainting. I chuckled, "What's so great about Little Sister Zhu?

Having you all is more than enough." Yun Yao’s expression turned serious. "Let's be serious. From this second onward, we will organize three shifts, three people per shift, working day and night to guard you.

Furthermore, if you leave the two moons without our permission, we will disfigure ourselves, cut off our breasts..." I hurriedly interjected, "Wait, Yun Yao, when did you become so ruthless?" Yun Yao replied, "This idea wasn't mine. It mainly targets Sister Susu, Sister Yuqing, and Sister Jingjing. My rank isn't one you'd be interested in." Cheng Susu was a G-cup, which was truly magnificent.

He Yuqing and Cai Jingjing were both E-cups, whom I also greatly admired. If they went through with this, wouldn't they be signing my death warrant? I said, "Do you enjoy self-mutilation?

I never noticed before." Cheng Susu said, "Who likes self-mutilation? Don't you like these parts of us? If you don't listen to us, we'll cut them off, so you won't have anything to like." I lowered my head.

"Stop talking. I surrender. But we still need a way to get back to Earth, right?

Are we supposed to live here forever?" Cai Jingjing said, "It's not that we aren't anxious, but even if we are anxious, we must consider personal safety. It's a pity we know nothing about scientific research, or we could help figure out the secret of the wormhole. But considering that Little Raindrop and Dragon Girl still can't cross over here, the mystery must be quite profound.

So, you absolutely must not act rashly." I leaned back in the chair and took a long breath. "Alright, I promise you I won't take risks. I've mostly solved Gemini's defense issues.

Starting tomorrow, I will focus my energy on wormhole research." Saying it was easy, but doing it was hard. If the wormhole allowed us to conduct research inside, this might not be troublesome. But once inside, who knew what state or location one would end up in upon exit?

Therefore, studying the situation inside the hole from the outside is very unrealistic. After that meeting, they indeed sent three shifts of three people each to follow me day and night. Although I could flirt with the beauties every moment, Little Fish could no longer find an opportunity to be intimate with me.

In the blink of an eye, another two months passed. By this time, our production lines were manufacturing Tiger Shark-class light frigates—a light warship prioritizing defense. Simultaneously, the energy shield for Moon Satellite Two was successfully constructed, thanks to the energy counter-shield design concepts from Little Raindrop and Dragon Girl back on Earth.

However, it must be said that the energy shield was a super black hole for energy; as soon as it was activated, energy crystals vanished like flowing water. Therefore, I wouldn't dare activate them unless we were in a state of war.