Chapter 2139 Targeting

While counting on his fingers, Lu Yue explained to Ye Ye in detail the importance and necessity of each position. He continued.

"And that doesn't even include medical personnel, psychological counselors, and other support personnel. If all of them are included, according to my plan, my frigate may need at least thirty crew members to operate properly."

"And that cruiser of yours, brother, is even more impressive. Honestly, a starship of this caliber deserves a crew of two or three hundred. After all, such a large starship requires quite a few personnel. However, the freshman assessment process is relatively short, so there's no need for so many support personnel."

Lu Yue's words made Ye Ye feel overwhelmed.

You know, in the starship piloting skill book the system gave him, there was no mention of how troublesome it would be to pilot a starship! He had originally thought that as long as he mastered the piloting skills, he would be able to handle everything easily.

However, reality dealt him a heavy blow. He realized that operating a starship wasn't just about piloting skills; it also involved manning, logistics, and many other aspects. This really caught him off guard!

However, Ye Ye knew that what Lu Yue said was indeed very reasonable. After thinking it over carefully, he finally decided to follow Lu Yue's advice and decide on the next course of action based on the actual situation tomorrow.

"I understand. Let's rest first and see what the situation is tomorrow. We'll make plans then."

Ye Ye spoke slowly.

"Yeah, that's right."

Hearing that Ye Ye was finally willing to listen to his advice, Lu Yue felt relieved. He had been a little worried that Ye Ye would be stubborn and insist on driving the cruiser alone to take the freshman assessment, regardless of the actual situation. After all, it was a thousand-meter-long giant. If Ye Ye really did that, no matter how powerful he was, he would probably be overwhelmed...

Lu Yue couldn't help but imagine Ye Ye's assessment: Ye Ye frantically fumbling in the cruiser's cockpit, bewildered by the various dashboards and control buttons, completely unsure of how to react. In the end, Ye Ye might just give up, driving that thousand-meter behemoth, abandoning all its advanced weaponry and using the most primitive ramming method, like a runaway beast, crashing straight into the other starships...

Thinking of this, Lu Yue felt a burst of laughter. However, if it really came to that, it would be difficult for the other participants in the assessment to guard against it...

The key is that it’s hard to stay calm when I think of that scene!

In short, the gears of time moved forward one more notch, and the day of the freshman assessment was one day closer. The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Ye Ye and Lu Yue got up early, washed up, packed their bags, and prepared to face the new day.

Just as the two were leaving, the door to the opposite room suddenly opened, and a figure in a white suit and sunglasses appeared before them. Behind him were two burly bodyguards, looking quite imposing. It was obvious that this man was Li Qifeng.

Li Qifeng's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a half-smile. He raised his sunglasses and glanced at Ye Ye with interest. It was obvious that his impression of Ye Ye was much deeper than Lu Yue's.

"Hey, isn't this my 'neighbor'? It's so early, are you guys going to Starship Plaza?"

There was a hint of teasing in Li Qifeng's voice.

Seeing this, although Lu Yue didn't have a good impression of Li Qifeng, he still responded indifferently based on the principle of "don't hit a smiling person".

"Ah."

Ye Ye completely ignored Li Qifeng. He didn't even bother to look at him and just walked past Li Qifeng as if he didn't exist at all.

However, surprisingly, facing Ye Ye's cold attitude, Li Qifeng did not get angry or upset as usual. Instead, he laughed and said.

"Haha, it seems our 'neighbor' has quite a personality!"

"It seems that the competition between us has begun!"

Li Qifeng had a smile on his face, but a hint of subtle provocation flashed in his eyes.

"I've found several outstanding students in the general class. Do you want me to assign some to you?"

His words revealed a sense of confidence and arrogance, and it was obvious that his family had done their homework for him in advance and knew the situation of these students very well. However, Ye Ye was completely indifferent to his words, not even bothering to look at him. He just patted Lu Yue's shoulder and turned around to leave.

Seeing this, Lu Yue turned around without hesitation, seemingly having no interest in chatting with Li Qifeng any further. Li Qifeng was somewhat taken aback by the two men's resolute attitude, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he smiled and shouted at their backs.

"Hey, hey, hey, we're neighbors after all. It's really rude to just turn around and walk away without saying a word!"

His voice echoed in the empty corridor, with a hint of teasing. Then he added.

"Actually, we're all classmates, so why can't we just talk it out? If you change your mind now and want to follow me, I'm not against it!"

Li Qifeng's words hit Ye Ye's heart like a heavy hammer, causing the corners of his mouth to twitch slightly. Ye Ye cursed inwardly. It had come to such a critical moment, and Li Qifeng hadn't given up on the idea of recruiting a younger brother. This was simply ridiculous!

The more Ye Ye thought about it, the more ridiculous it seemed. Li Qifeng's persistence was truly laughable. He couldn't help but doubt Li Qifeng's intelligence. What happened to the Ning family must have spread far and wide. Could it be that Li Qifeng really hadn't heard a word of it?

Moreover, judging from Ning Dan's visit to Li Qifeng last night to conspire, Ning Dan and Li Qifeng should have reached some kind of agreement, forming a united front. However, Li Qifeng's behavior at this moment made Ye Ye deeply suspicious of their relationship. He seriously suspected that Ning Dan was planning to trick Li Qifeng.

"Stay somewhere cool!"

Ye Ye turned his head and stared at Li Qifeng with a sharp gaze. This look seemed to contain Ye Ye's doubts about Li Qifeng's IQ.

Surprisingly, facing Ye Ye's sharp eyes, Li Qifeng, who had just behaved quite gently, suddenly became extremely gloomy, as if Ye Ye's words had touched a sore spot.

However, Li Qifeng did not react at all. He just stared at Ye Ye's back as he walked away with a slightly fierce look.

After Ye Ye walked a distance away and made sure that Li Qifeng could not hear their conversation, he turned his gaze to the front and said in a low voice,

"Be careful, I think this guy will probably trip us up."

Hearing Ye Ye's words, Lu Yue nodded, with a serious expression on his face, and responded.

"That's true, but I really can't understand. Is there something wrong with this guy's brain? We've already clearly rejected him, yet he still dares to come up and challenge us. Does he really think that just because he has a few bucks, he can become the emperor?"

Li Qifeng was indeed a bit eccentric, relying on his wealthy family to be quite generous. These days, Lu Yue, who had been quietly lurking in the college forum, had seen a lot of posts about Li Qifeng hiring "thugs" at high prices.

Seeing this, Ye Ye raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a playful smile. He turned his head to look at Lu Yue and teased.

"Hey, you're not just scolding him, you're scolding me too?"

However, surprisingly, Lu Yue's face did not show the slightest embarrassment. He remained calm and focused on staring at Ye Ye, as if he had not noticed anything wrong with what he had just said.

"I believe Brother Ye is definitely not that kind of person."

Lu Yue said this so firmly that Ye Ye felt a little embarrassed.

Is he really not that kind of person? Maybe it's just because he's new here and he's having trouble acclimatizing.

Of course, if Lan Yunsheng and the others heard what Lu Yue said, they would probably roll their eyes immediately. After all, in their eyes, Ye Ye was definitely not a good person.

Who is building a resort on the back of Xuanwu?

Who is detonating nuclear bombs as frequently as firecrackers?

Who is the one who always takes the lead and rushes to the front line during every house raid?

Also, who poured the potion into the contracted spirit's mouth as if it were plain water?

Starship Plaza, as its name suggests, is the grandest plaza in the Starship Academy. Its simple name carries a profound meaning, revealing its importance to the Chinese Starship Academy. Located at the heart of the academy, towering above the canopy where the starships dock, the plaza exudes a vast expanse of space and grandeur.

This place is not only the central hub of the college, but also the intersection of the four major functional areas, making it a major transportation artery for the college. The basic personnel selection for this year's freshman class will also be grandly held here.

Surprisingly, however, the school didn't set up a dedicated selection venue for this purpose, merely erecting a large awning as a temporary shelter. After all, before this basic personnel selection, most of the gifted class students had already made their plans and selected their favorite students from the regular class in advance. Their presence was merely a formality.

Of course, many freshmen from the general classes were also eagerly anticipating the audition. With the mentality of giving it a try, they arrived early, eagerly anticipating the possibility that the gifted academy's team hadn't yet filled up, giving them a chance. However, at the same time, many freshmen from the general classes, knowing they had no hope, simply didn't even show up, forgoing the audition altogether.

Ye Ye and Lu Yue, who had just arrived, were still very unfamiliar with everything here and naturally did not understand the various intricacies and complex relationships. They walked straight towards the Starship Plaza without hesitation, as if this place was nothing special to them.

However, the moment they stepped into the Starship Plaza, a vibrant atmosphere washed over them like a tide. The plaza was bustling with people, a clamor rising and falling, as if the entire world had gathered there. The students from the general classes, dressed in uniform, stood in neat, orderly formations, their eyes revealing anticipation and a hint of nervousness for the unknown.

In stark contrast to the students in the regular class were the gifted students, scattered among the crowd in twos and threes, some chatting in low voices, others curiously examining the people around them. These gifted students were clearly more confident and composed, as if they were already accustomed to this situation.

At this moment, a sudden cry of surprise erupted from the crowd. This sudden noise caught the attention of Ye Ye and Lu Yue, and they both looked in the direction of the sound. They saw a young lady in a bright red dress and exquisite makeup, leading a group of people towards them.

She was Ning Dan, and her presence undoubtedly became the focal point of the square. A group of people followed closely behind her. These people were none other than the ordinary class freshmen she had recruited. Ning Dan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sneer that seemed to conceal a certain disdain and provocation.

When Ning Dan's eyes fell on Ye Ye who had just arrived, her sneer became more obvious.

"Ye Ye, I didn't expect you to come too."

Her voice was not loud, but it was extremely clear in this noisy square, as if it was spoken specifically to Ye Ye.

"Today, I want to see who you can recruit."

There was a clear hint of sarcasm in Ning Dan's words, and it was obvious that she was not optimistic about Ye Ye.

She had always been filled with resentment towards Ye Ye, but she didn't dare to express it openly. After all, Wu Yuan had clearly warned her not to do anything rash. However, after being scolded by Wu Yuan, she could no longer suppress the dissatisfaction and grievance in her heart.

So, she went to find her father without hesitation, wanting to learn more about Ye Ye from him. However, what she never expected was that her father's answer to her was "no such person"!

This result shocked and confused her. She began to doubt Wu Yuan's motives and intentions. Why would Wu Yuan pay so much attention to someone who didn't even exist?

What puzzled her even more was that even Ning Dan's father was puzzled by Wu Yuan's inexplicable behavior. When he learned that Wu Yuan's arrival was actually the eldest daughter of the Ning family's intention, his attitude became even more dismissive.

Within the Ning family, Ning Xiangtong and Wu Yuan had an exceptionally close relationship. In contrast, Ning Xiangtong seemed quite unfamiliar with the family elders. This meant that Wu Yuan's position within the Ning family's power structure was even higher than that of the direct descendants. Despite this, since the family elders unanimously sided with Ning Xiangtong, even if they harbored dissatisfaction, they dared not easily vent it.