Trading Cosmic Battleship From The Start-Chapter 130 - 105: Someone Has to Stand Up_2

The use of the word "review" is not incorrect; he is now a first-class Commander of the Human Federation, and gradually, Shen Shi has gained confidence in the realm of Interstellar War.

As soon as the liaison officer received this message, all aspects began to operate in an orderly yet urgent and efficient manner.

During this more than month-long period, the selection for the Interstellar Forces was no longer limited to just the initial special forces, but had already encompassed the entire army, even extending to some civilian recruits. Now, the world’s most outstanding elites, following Shen Shi’s directive, have begun to move towards a designated location.

According to the liaison officer, both the captain and deputy captain of the Cosmic Battleship will be selected from these people.

This made Shen Shi pay even more attention.

As time progressed, the war drew closer, and the Interstellar Forces could not afford any carelessness.

After all.

In this crisis-laden interstellar space, the safety and future of civilization can only be guarded by the Interstellar Forces!

The assembly of the soldiers would take another day; Shen Shi thought for a moment and stood up to call Ai Xin’Er.

After nearly two months of being busy with his own affairs, he finally found some breathing room, and it was about time to see his girlfriend.

However, when he made the call, Shen Shi discovered news.

"Ze Yuan came to Hai City?"

"He enlisted? And passed? Wasn’t he planning to apply to the National University of Defense Technology?"

"He even brought his girlfriend? Then is mom by herself in the old home?"

"...Invite them over for a meal; I have time now."

After hanging up the phone, despite Shen Shi’s current state, he felt a wave of headache.

Since their father died while saving someone, this brother had always been under his care. While not exactly dependent on each other, their feelings were indeed quite strong, so Shen Shi actually didn’t hide from his brother that he was the founder of Star Sea Company.

However, he never expected that Ze Yuan would secretly enlist in the army.

And even passed.

He’s not sure whether it’s due to his influence, or due to some interests he wasn’t aware of, or perhaps it was Ze Yuan’s own choice, which is actually the most likely scenario, but ultimately he has to find someone to clarify.

It was quickly decided that the dining location would not be at any restaurant but rather in a villa belonging to Shen Shi, where naturally there would be someone to send over delicacies. Song Yao, acting as Shen Shi’s secretary, was handling such tasks for him for the first time, and she naturally was especially earnest in her efforts.

Shen Shi soon met the three people who came together.

His gaze passed over Ai Xin’Er and his brother Ze Yuan, landing on the other girl.

She could be considered very pretty, possessing a delicate appearance, but standing next to Ai Xin’Er, the difference in skin and demeanor became evident. It appeared just as Ai Xin’Er had previously mentioned, she was a girl from a less prosperous family.

Moreover, now Shen Shi could see more.

For instance... there was a hint of wildness in this girl’s eyes.

It was confirmed, she wasn’t at all the type of gentle and fragile girl next door as her appearance suggested.

Though at this moment, she was evidently nervous!

"Wenqian, right? We’re all the same age, don’t be too constrained." Shen Shi put on a slight smile, but after saying this, the girl seemed even more nervous, not knowing where to place her hands.

"Brother, you..." Ze Yuan looked somewhat tensely at Shen Shi.

It was still Ai Xin’Er who remained calm and guessed the general circumstances with just one glance.

"Are you still training?" she asked.

"Yes, at this stage, it’s best not to randomly stop." Shen Shi explained briefly and then looked at the other two, consciously softening his voice, "You don’t need to pay attention to the way I look at you, it’s merely an appearance, you’ll eventually understand the reason, please come inside."

Shen Zeyuan and Huo Wenqian exchanged a glance, and finally, Shen Zeyuan tugged his girlfriend.

"Go on in, I said it’s fine."

"You say it so lightly..." Huo Wenqian cast a reproachful look at her boyfriend, still unable to contain her nervousness.

Upon knowing her boyfriend’s brother was the chairman of Star Sea Company, returned from aliens, the one who helped humans prepare against alien invaders, "Mr. Shen," Huo Wenqian was so nervous she hadn’t slept for several nights.

This already couldn’t be described using the term "rich family"; those words simply didn’t match their family.

Especially upon seeing him after returning...

No, those eyes, he is a real person? Couldn’t be a robot controlled from behind the scenes?

Perhaps seeing this girl’s mood, Shen Shi ultimately didn’t continue maintaining his training stance, and his gaze quickly returned to normal, which finally allowed her to breathe a sigh of relief. However, after everyone sat down on the sofa, Shen Shi’s expression still contained a sense of seriousness.

"Tell me what you’re thinking," he said to his brother, "Why do you want to join the army?"

Since their last meeting, Ze Yuan seemed to have grown taller. His appearance inherited their family’s genes, with his short hair looking handsome and clean. Shen Shi wasn’t surprised at all that he found a pretty girlfriend.

But at this moment, Shen Shi had already noticed that his brother’s changes seemed to be not only external.

His gaze was more mature.

There was a determination within.

"Brother." Shen Zeyuan knew this question was bound to come sooner or later. He slowly exhaled a breath and said earnestly, "In such a time, I cannot let myself do nothing."

"A lot of people want to do nothing; do you think you’re different?" Shen Shi tightly stared at him, "Or do you think you have greater responsibilities being my brother?"

"It has nothing to do with you, Brother... Well, there is indeed a tiny bit of reason." Zeyuan scratched his head, looking troubled, "Really, just a tiny bit. A lot of classmates and friends have already enlisted. After learning about the alien invasion, there’s a fire in our hearts. There’s a saying online I think is really accurate. In times of great change, among those who stand out, there will certainly be young people. This is our historical duty. I cannot rely on your protection, Brother, to escape this responsibility. If Dad knew, he’d probably jump out and scold me severely. People should do some things and not do others. This is what Dad used to frequently say when he was still around..."

Shen Shi lowered his gaze, looking at his brother, not saying a word, just patiently listening.

But he had to admit.

Ze Yuan and himself were completely different.

He saw his father as an idol. He dared to shoulder responsibility. In his heart, there was more courage and passion.

But...

Suddenly, Shen Shi felt his palm being held. It was Ai Xin’Er. She was looking at him with some worry.

"It’s okay." Shen Shi shook his head at her, saying calmly, "I’m not angry."

Shen Zeyuan gradually stopped talking, looking at his elder brother with some tension.

He still had some fear of Shen Shi.

After their dad had an accident, life at home was tough for some time. It wasn’t until his elder brother went to college, started a business, and earned money, relieving the household’s pressure. His tuition and living expenses over these years were all covered by his elder brother... Even though he knew now that his elder brother spent the past four years on alien planets, who could tell how much hardship he endured there?

"I’ll only ask you one thing." Shen Shi looked at his brother and asked word by word, "Have you ever considered what would happen to Mom if you sacrificed? What about your girlfriend?"

"But... Someone has to stand out! Someone has to make sacrifices! Otherwise, how can there be the saying ’an inch of land for an inch of blood’!" Shen Zeyuan’s face flushed, "If everyone only cared about their small families, if everyone feared sacrifice, how would we fight this battle? If we lost, wouldn’t our families..."

He suddenly stopped speaking.

Because he suddenly realized his elder brother’s identity.

Yes, his elder brother returned from aliens and already had his own businesses there. Even if humans finally lost, perhaps he could escape.

With his elder brother’s character, surely he would take their mom and him together.

But—!