Zhao Zhenhuai finally returned. When he left, he was full of pomp and pride, eager for everyone to know he was escorting his son for the college entrance exams.

However, he returned as quiet as a mouse, terrified someone would spot him and ask, "Vice Director, how did your son do on his exams?"

There was no help for it; his son was a disappointment.

Ironically, he'd heard about the remarkable achievements of his old rival Chen Jixian's children. Chen Zili had actually been accepted into the Tiangong Military Division! His daughter, Chen Qingyu, had also been admitted to the Capital Music Hall after releasing an album of exceptional quality.

Zhao Zhenhuai had exerted tremendous effort, pulling strings to get Zhao Jun into an ordinary military school on Capital Star. This way, he could look after his son more conveniently. Next, he would have to find a way to get his wife transferred over as well.

But as soon as he got back, he received a new assignment: "A new research topic."

His assistant emphasized, "Vice Director, this is a topic personally set by Marshal Bai and relayed by Bai Xianya."

Then he opened his memo, which recorded Bai Yunpeng's original words, as relayed by Bai Xianya: "Have your Director do it personally; he owes me, HA HA HA!"

The assistant repeated this mechanically. Zhao Zhenhuai was puzzled. The Director? The 'Idol Actor'? he wondered. He then muttered to himself, "That guy is always so secretive. How did he get involved with Marshal Bai?"

Zhao Zhenhuai was all business. "Alright, I'll report to the Director right away."

Up to this point, the entire 745 Research Institute was still unaware of the 'Idol Actor's' true identity. And as Zhao Zhenhuai looked at the new topic, he found it odd: "Mecha solo combat?"

He remembered that the 'Idol Director' was proficient in tactics involving multi-branch coordination. This, however, was about solo tactics. Could the 'Idol Actor' handle it?

He flipped through some more pages and was even more shocked to find that this research project was extremely broad in scope, ranging from the lightest class of light land combat Mechas to the most massive first-class Warmasters… each category actually had a sub-project!

After reviewing all the sub-projects in shock, he speculated that completing this research would require not only profound tactical expertise but also powerful Mecha piloting and combat abilities.

In other words, for the 'Idol Actor' to complete this research task, he'd need to be a Mecha ace!

Why does Marshal Bai seem so confident he'll complete this project?

Could it be that the 'Idol Actor' isn't some crafty old schemer?

That... seems unlikely...

He contacted the 'Idol Actor' in 'Infinite.' Unexpectedly, he received a quick response—Chen Gu had been playing the game frequently lately, as he had more free time.

Zhao Zhenhuai diligently sent over the extensive data for the new project and informed him, "This task was personally assigned by Marshal Bai. Furthermore... Marshal Bai said that you owe him."

Chen Gu couldn't help but laugh. He knew that Bai Yunpeng's enthusiastic help earlier meant he would eventually come back to "blackmail" him. However, Chen Gu didn't mind this kind of "blackmail."

Moreover, after briefly reviewing the entire project plan, Bai Yunpeng had explicitly stated that the research results this time were merely to serve as reference material for Mecha pilots.

After all, Mecha combat requires pilots to adapt on the fly. However, such reference material could broaden their tactical thinking and expand their horizons.

Chen Gu agreed, "Okay, I'll take charge of this project personally." Then he suddenly remembered and gave Zhao Zhenhuai his private contact number. "This is my phone number. For the near future, I should be staying on Capital Star. If there are any matters, you can call me directly."

On the other end of the game, Zhao Zhenhuai was stupefied.

The Director is on Capital Star?!

No...

Weren't you supposed to maintain the image of a mysterious master? This doesn't fit your persona!

You've come to Capital Star now, so how can I still call the shots?

He wrestled with the decision for a long time. Just as his assistant came in to ask for instructions and saw him in this state, the assistant asked, "Director, what's wrong?"

Zhao Zhenhuai sighed and explained. The assistant instantly understood Zhao Zhenhuai's thoughts.

The main research institute oversaw two subordinate institutes. Zhao Zhenhuai had always been the sole point of contact with the mysterious Director. In reality, Zhao Zhenhuai was the Deputy Director of the main institute.

As long as the Director didn't show his face, he, Zhao Zhenhuai, was the master of the research institute!

"Regarding this matter…" the assistant suggested, "we should still invite the Honorable Director back to guide our work."

This reminded Zhao Zhenhuai, and he suddenly had a chilling realization: when he first joined the research institute, he had been harshly dealt with by that 'Idol Actor'... This time, who's to say it wasn't that insidious, seasoned Director deliberately testing him?

His guard was up immediately. He went to find Zhan Cunshan, the deputy director of the other research institute. After Zhao Zhenhuai explained the situation, Zhan Cunshan immediately said, "Contact the Director right away. We'll go over now."

Chen Gu was enjoying his game when the phone rang. Reluctantly, he answered. On the other end, Zhao Zhenhuai cautiously said, "Honorable Director, this is Zhao."

"Zhao?"

"Zhao Zhenhuai," Zhan Cunshan quickly added from the side, "Honorable Director, and I'm Zhan, Zhan Cunshan. It's an honor to work under you."

Chen Gu asked, "Is there something you need?"

"Yes, since you're on Capital Star, we all feel we should welcome you back to the institute to oversee things and guide our work. If you could help us identify any shortcomings, we can then improve."

Chen Gu frowned. He wasn't keen on going, but now that his identity had been exposed, dragging things out wasn't an option. Reluctantly, he said, "Alright, come and pick me up."

"Yes, yes."

Chen Gu gave his address, hung up the phone, and waited.

Capital Star was vast. However, maglev cars could reach extremely high speeds, far surpassing the aircraft of the old Earth era. Consequently, half an hour later, a car slowly stopped outside the villa. Zhao Zhenhuai and Zhan Cunshan quickly alighted and waited respectfully by the door.

Chen Gu finished getting ready and stepped outside. "Let's go."

Zhao Zhenhuai was stunned. He looked at the person before him, a sense of familiarity nagging at him as he tried to recall where he'd seen him. Zhan Cunshan, on the other hand, was merely shocked by the Director's youth. He quickly recovered and opened the car door, "Please, get in."

It was not until this moment that Zhao Zhenhuai suddenly remembered, blurting out, "Chen Gu!"

Chen Gu, sitting in the car, said indifferently, "It's me."

Zhao Zhenhuai was utterly dumbfounded. In an instant, all the pieces fell into place—it all made sense! A wave of intense humiliation and resentment washed over him, so potent that he nearly resigned on the spot and walked away.

Chen Gu still spoke calmly, "Let bygones be bygones. Just focus on your work from now on."

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