CHAPTER 296: CHAPTER 188: THE DEVELOPMENT OF STAR SEA COMPANY_2

"Forget it, I was just momentarily curious," Shen Shi finally put away the notebook and looked at Gong Chu. "How have your circumstances been recently?"

Although one could know the situation of Line One Future through the information database, it wouldn’t be as clear as directly asking Gong Chu.

"I have already become the commander-in-chief of the Human Civilization Fleet," Gong Chu said.

"Oh?" Shen Shi’s eyes lit up.

Previously, Gong Chu had already become a member of the Human Federation’s Supreme Council, but the commander-in-chief of the Human Fleet during wartime is far more significant than a council member.

For him, the higher Gong Chu’s status, the better.

"I owe it all to the civilization-level Primordial Energy Device provided by the clan leader," Gong Chu respectfully saluted Shen Shi, with no attempt to hide his gratitude.

"You are already mine, there’s no need to say such things," Shen Shi smiled.

"Currently, the Human Federation’s Supreme Council is aware of the Shen Clan and hopes for its true return," Gong Chu said softly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Shi’s thoughts started to stir.

Actually, he had considered whether he could directly go to World One Future, rather than just trading through this black market terminal.

After all, this is now a completely independent world, another cosmos, no longer the future of Shen Shi’s current world. According to the information provided by Time Crystal, it should not be difficult to travel to such a world.

It’s just that, for now, he still seems unable to go.

Shen Shi’s thoughts continued to whirl, but in the end, he had to set them aside for now, shaking his head and saying, "It’s not appropriate now."

Gong Chu did not say much more.

After all, he had already entrusted everything to the clan leader before him.

However, he soon heard the clan leader say, "Since your status has been elevated again, things should be easier. This time, I’m still here for trading. I need all the industrial devices required for constructing the Star System Fortress."

"All?" Gong Chu was taken aback.

"Yes, all," Shen Shi nodded.

"If the clan leader needs it, I will comply, but... during wartime, the Star System Fortress also suffers losses. These industrial devices are actually of utmost importance, and the Supreme Council might not agree," Gong Chu said.

In his view, it was likely impossible for them to agree.

The Human Federation had not yet inscribed the Primordial Energy Steel Seal like he had.

No matter how great the benefits Shen Shi offered, these industries were crucial to humanity’s significant war.

Yet, Shen Shi calmly said:

"I offer more advanced upgrades for the Star System Fortress’s industrial devices, enabling you to quickly upgrade your own Star System Fortress, improving the odds."

"Advanced Star System Fortress..." Gong Chu was stunned.

As Shen Shi lifted his hand, a page of inventory appeared before Gong Chu.

This inventory was, of course, given to him by Zhou Sisi.

After seeing the contents of the inventory, even as a Master of Primordial Energy, Gong Chu remained silent for a long time.

Only after a long breath did he speak.

"Even with all of humanity united, the clan leader’s contribution to humanity far exceeds it..."

He had expended significant effort to suppress the shock in his heart.

Because in front of him, these devices, even within powerful C-level civilizations, were exceedingly important.

They were the genuine trump card of a civilization!

Not to mention a civilization that had just ascended to a C-level, even within the Daike civilization, they could not easily bring forth such quantities and caliber of devices!

But with these.

The odds for Human Civilization could be increased by at least twenty percent.

Absolutely capable of catching the Daike civilization off guard!

"I’m just fulfilling my needs," Shen Shi slowly said.

He did not care about Gong Chu’s previous remarks. In the end, even in the modern world, it wouldn’t be easy for him to take away humanity’s key strength in resisting external threats.

"With these, there will be no issues in trading, and even the power of the Shen Clan can be further escalated," Gong Chu seemed to hesitate for a moment, then continued, "As our strength grows, whatever you desire, there will be no more obstacles."

"Oh?" Shen Shi looked at Gong Chu, laughed, and said, "Rest assured, my interests and those of Human Civilization will not conflict."

"Please forgive me," Gong Chu half-knelt.

He trusted precisely this point and was willing to inscribe the absolute command of the Primordial Energy Steel Seal.

However, he couldn’t completely dismiss his worries despite his belief.

"Prepare for it."

Shen Shi said nothing more, leaving the final words before disappearing.

He went offline directly.

"With these devices, what we lack is the personnel," Shen Shi looked up at the sky.

He also exhaled slightly.

What needed to be done was done.

The direction was determined.

All that remained was to wait.

Wait for the development of the whole Human Civilization.

This required time.

He seemed to recall Gong Chu’s previous words, unable to help but chuckle.

"I am humanity’s ’Sage Saint,’ after all."

This final murmur was naturally unheard by anyone.

Development is different from war, and these three hundred years differ from the prior three. Even the best plans require time to unfold, so Shen Shi was ready to savor his "Sage Saint life."

He even prepared a new residence.

It was a villa in the very heart of Star Sea Island.

Today’s Star Sea Island was nothing like the one three years ago. It had become the center of Star Sea Island, continually expanded through land reclamation, with its population reaching tens of thousands, all employees of Star Sea Company’s headquarters.

They work, live, and entertain here.

Above them in the sky was connected to a "Star Sea City."

From its initial design, "Star Sea City" was destined to become the technological hub of Human Civilization, with numerous research teams concentrated there, making this city the true headquarters of Star Sea Company.

Such a company’s accomplishments were unparalleled in the history of Human Civilization.

No one worries about issues arising within this company.

Because at the pinnacle of this company’s power was Shen Shi, who brought all this to humanity.

At present, Shen Shi’s prestige, coupled with the war and ensuing development, reached its true peak.

The title "Sage Saint" started to take shape.

Therefore, when Shen Shi decided to move to Star Sea Island with Ai Xin’Er, the most excited ones were actually the employees of Star Sea Island.

They might not know their Boss Shen’s name or appearance, but they knew that his existence was the foundation for Star Sea Company being what it was.

And for Shen Shi.

He also wanted to find a place to live the life he had dreamed of.

This was his first day moving into the new home.

Without organizing the new home, he directly assembled the entire Star Sea Company’s upper management.

"I have reviewed what you have done over the past three years, and it has been quite good," Shen Shi looked at everyone in front of him, including Wen Hezhi and Song Yao, "Contracting out some research projects definitely improves efficiency, as we hold thirty percent ownership no matter the technology. However, holding on to funds is pointless, spending should be bolder."

"Yes!" Wen Hezhi was the first to nod.

It was noticeable that some people present were quite tense.

Because Shen Shi showed no kindness and even handled two high-level executives who violated company discipline before entering.

This demonstrated his control over the company and confirmed that he was not merely an absentee boss detached from the company.

This made the mountain atop all upper management feel particularly heavy.

"Also, the grading of scientific personnel requires a detailed plan. Current research projects are still too chaotic; we need to adjust focus according to policy changes..." Shen Shi’s subsequent discussion was entirely about work matters.