Who is Playing the Love Development Game in Gundam

After moving, life returned to a peaceful routine. He Kui had only sent a couple of floating Haros to Shi He, realizing that their cost-effectiveness was not worth it. It was better to sell them like models; the strategy of gifting Haros was the most cost-effective way to go.

"What's with all the dishes today?" He Kui exclaimed, surprised at the table filled with food after he returned from "Mechanical Maze."

"Guess what, He Kui? My application was approved!" 

Shi He's face lit up with joy, but there was also a hint of guilt and concern.

"...The drop operation application?" 

"Yeah, more specifically, it's the Voloboros operation."

"Why was this one so smooth?" 

"Progress on the beam weapons has stalled, and we're short on personnel."

There was no need to mention the foot soldiers; the Red Robes only had about twenty members per generation, and with the casualties from previous engagements, they likely only had around twelve left this time.

"Is it going to be dangerous? Which combat unit will you be in?" 

As He Kui expressed his concern repeatedly, Shi He felt even guiltier.

"It won't be too dangerous. I'm not in the first wave, but..." 

She hesitated, clearly grappling with the confidentiality of the information, but ultimately continued.

"...I will be part of the second wave, responsible for the construction and defense of the Capentaria base."

"...That's part of the Voloboros operation, right?"

He Kui was already aware of this; Sule had mentioned it to him before.

The Voloboros operation consisted of three main objectives: securing military bases on Earth, particularly the Capentaria located in what used to be Australia, suppressing the spaceport and mass accelerator base to seal the Earth Alliance within Earth, and finally deploying neutron jammers on Earth. Together, this formed the Equatorial Blockade Operation—Voloboros.

He Kui lowered his head in contemplation.

"...I'm sorry." 

They sat together on the couch, and Shi He gently enveloped He Kui's hands with her soft palms.

"Then I'll apply too."

After a brief silence, He Kui lifted his head and smiled.

"No, you can't! If it's because of me..." 

Shi He quickly shook her head.

"It's not all because of you. Director Sule had already mentioned this to me; the airborne Deen also needs personnel for battlefield testing, maintenance, and data collection."

The maintenance crew on the front lines hadn't encountered this type of unit before. Although it resembled the GINN in many ways, technical staff would be needed for guidance, especially since radar was precision equipment.

While it was dangerous, both Sule and Shi He were heading out, and staying behind wouldn't serve any purpose for him. Moreover, in his memory, the Capentaria base should have been successfully established.

"He Kui..." 

Shi He's eyes began to redden. She understood how much he valued his life and had always respected his choices. Compared to the front lines, he could create significant value from the rear.

He Kui's decision was clearly influenced by her. Although it was a selfish thought on her part, it had inadvertently led to He Kui, who loved her deeply.

Guilt and gratitude mingled in her heart, gradually transforming into profound love.

Slowly, their lips met in a gentle kiss, devoid of desire, simply a pure moment of connection.

"Stay safe." 

As their lips parted, Shi He shyly nestled into He Kui's embrace, nuzzling her soft head against him. Her voice resonated through the vibrations of his chest.

"...We'll go to Earth together and eat fish," He Kui said softly, stroking Shi He's silky hair.

"Mm!"

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The next day.

"I'm going to Capentaria."

"Have you thought it through? I mentioned before that someone could take your place."

"No need."

"It's because of your fiancée, isn't it?"

Remembering the list she had received yesterday, Sule sighed, feeling a tinge of envy for He Kui's fiancée.

"Yeah."

He Kui didn't refute her; it was indeed partly because of her.

"Alright, I'll put in a word for you. This will also be beneficial for your future. How's your plan coming along?"

"About that..." 

He Kui pulled out a tablet from behind him.

"You replaced the rear skirt thrusters with radar, didn't you?"

"Yeah, by using a simple hydraulic structure, the radar will emerge from the back of the unit in flight mode, similar to the radar warning aircraft from Earth. The thrust from the rear skirt thruster isn't very strong; we can simply add a jet nozzle to each wing."

"But that will affect the mobility of the legs."

"The legs are merely decorative. The big shots won't understand this, especially for an airborne warning type, which doesn't carry any weapons. Are we expected to kick enemy fighter jets apart? Only a select few Red Robes could pull something like that off. If it weren't for the ejection mechanism, we wouldn't even need legs for landing. I think it's better to remove the legs entirely."

After hearing this, Sule fell silent. Although she felt He Kui had placed her in the category of those who wouldn't understand, she had to admit that he had a point.

"I'll submit this proposal. After technical discussions, if it's feasible, we might start trials on Earth. You should come with me to the seminar the day after tomorrow to present a detailed report using PowerPoint."

"...Understood."

After work, He Kui returned home and grabbed a cart filled with about ten assorted Haros, heading to Lux's fan club.

"Mr. He Kui, you're here again! Why did you bring so many today?" 

The receptionist began to speak but broke into a wry smile, unable to help but notice the numerous Haros behind He Kui.

"Yes, I might get busy soon, so I just decided to deliver the upcoming batch ahead of time."

He Kui chuckled. Although he hadn't been giving gifts frequently, with a favorability level of 0, gifting Lux wasn't cost-effective. However, he thought it was better to strengthen their connection a little. Money could be earned back, but life was precious. After Lux received these gifts, it should be enough for him to reach the mid-tier C-level position, roughly on par with elite Green Robes.

"It seems like Mr. He Kui is truly one of Lux's devoted fans! Let me he

lp you register." 

The young woman enthusiastically said, connecting with someone who shared her passion.

"Thank you~"