This projection didn't just appear in the Dome Restaurant—it was displayed in most key locations throughout the entire Starport.
Even in the Public Channel, this notification would pop up. Just click it to view.
For instance, many Starships currently docked in port received this link. Upon opening it, they could see Governor Chu's recorded message.
On the bridge of the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser, Secretary Officer Lilith scanned the Data Link using the Starship System. After confirming there were no issues, she displayed it on the bridge.
When Chu Xuan saw the white-haired old man in military uniform, still imposing as ever, she exclaimed in shock, "My grandfather? Why is he here?"
Beside her, Zhao Wan'er, Charlotte, and Lilith simultaneously turned curious gazes toward Chu Xuan.
"Sister Chu Xuan, just now... if I heard correctly, Governor Chu seemed to call my brother Zhao Chen... his grandson-in-law?
Your Chu Family only has you as the granddaughter, right?" Zhao Wan'er eyed Chu Xuan suspiciously, her expression as if she'd spotted a 'thief.'
When they evacuated from the Water Lily Star System, Zhao Wan'er and Chu Xuan had stayed together in the hangar. Over those few days, they'd gotten along quite well.
But she never expected Chu Xuan would become her... future sister-in-law?
"Wait, wait, wait! There must be some misunderstanding here! Absolutely a misunderstanding!" Chu Xuan's cheeks flushed red as she hurriedly explained.
She then repeatedly tried sending communication requests to her grandfather, but all were rejected.
This made Chu Xuan stomp her feet in frustration. "What on earth is that old man trying to do!"
Charlotte and Lilith exchanged glances but remained silent, actually feeling somewhat relieved.
As for whatever relationship the commander might have with any woman, aside from some surprise, they harbored no other emotions.
Instead, the connection Governor Chu had just proclaimed undoubtedly became a protective talisman for the commander.
Faculty and Students of the Two Academies who hadn't attended the Dome Restaurant banquet also saw a massive video projection and heard the white-haired old man in the footage speak.
"Who is that? He looks so familiar."
"Are you stupid? Don't you remember the portraits hanging in our Academy's hallway? One of them is him! Governor Chu He, Imperial Duke, Five-Star Marshal! That's Chu Changhe of the Chu Family!"
"Did he just say Zhao Chen is his grandson-in-law? Since when was Zhao Chen connected to the Chu Family, and even became their esteemed son-in-law?"
"Damn, son-in-law of the Chu Family! Zhao Chen is about to skyrocket!"
The faculty and students of both academies felt as if they'd just devoured a juicy piece of gossip.
"Wait, who was that 'Blue Fatty'... 'Yellow Rat' calling just now?" A student from Tianyao Noble Starship Military Academy had just spoken when a teacher accompanying the team shot him a glare, silencing him.
Another teacher with a milder temper quietly explained, "Think about it yourselves—two of the three top figures in the Azure Star Domain share what surname?"
Blue Fatty?
The Governor of Azure Star Domain...
Yellow Rat?
Five-Star Marshal Huang Zhixiong?
Realizing this, many students covered their mouths. Only Governor Chu would dare use those nicknames. If they uttered them, trouble would surely follow.
However, at this moment, they were even more curious about what exactly had happened. Why would Governor Chu go to such great lengths to personally welcome his grandson-in-law?
He even brought his fleet!
Don't underestimate those three hundred starships.
Apart from a few T4 Boreas-class Heavy Star Battleships, the rest of the starships were all uniformly T3 Level!
This could absolutely be called the Chu Family's Elite Fleet!
With such a lineup, they could easily go head-to-head with a regular Legion-level Starfleet of the Imperial Army.
Dome Restaurant
The guests inside the banquet hall wore complex expressions, completely caught off guard by this sudden turn of events.
Feng Dawei's face darkened. "Zhao Chen is Governor Chu's grandson-in-law? That old man actually dared to bring his interstellar fleet directly into the Azure Star Domain! What's going on with the Stargate? Why wasn't there any notification?"
Feng Xiao Wei whispered beside him, "Brother... does that mean we can't mess with Zhao Chen anymore?"
Feng Dawei looked at his brother as if he were an idiot. At a time like this, he was still thinking about getting back at Zhao Chen.
Had he not considered what kind of uproar this news would cause once it spread?
The three big shots of their Azure Star Domain had only dared to scheme against Zhao Chen in secret.
Yet Governor Chu was now openly declaring, with flags flying high, that Zhao Chen was his grandson-in-law!
He wasn't playing by the rules at all.
The subsequent developments would far exceed their original plans.
At the central booth in the restaurant, Zhao Chen's expression briefly froze before returning to normal.
But inwardly, he was greatly shocked.
Damn, this old man is making such a grand show and calling me his grandson-in-law. He's definitely doing this on purpose!
He wants to tie me to the Chu Family's war chariot!
Bringing his most elite interstellar fleet was also a display of his high regard for Zhao Chen.
This old man actually wants to take advantage and become my cheap grandfather?
Zhao Chen had originally thought Governor Chu would merely step in to protect him. He never expected such a dramatic turn.
Meanwhile, Teacher Qin, Senior Su Lan, and Xue Xiaoxiao beside Zhao Chen all looked at him in astonishment.
Governor Chu's words—"Zhao Chen" and "grandson-in-law"—had been spoken clearly and distinctly, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
They had never imagined Zhao Chen had this kind of relationship with the Chu Family.
Beep beep beep
At that moment, Governor Bilan's Handheld Terminal flashed with a red light—an incoming communication request.
He opened it to see it was from Governor Chu.
There was also a note attached:
"If you dare not answer, believe me, I'll take my fleet to your Primary Star System and blow your doghouse to pieces!"
Arrogant and domineering!
That old man hadn't changed a bit.
Governor Bilan helplessly glanced at the other two big shots beside him.
Marshal Huang Zhixiong and Chairman Feng, who had been full of confidence earlier, now wore uncertain expressions, their moods complex.
Seeing that no one spoke, Governor Bilan could only accept the communication request and silently stood up.
As the video window appeared, Marshal Huang Zhixiong and Chairman Feng also rose to their feet, putting on professional smiles.
At the same time, the external video windows outside went dark, ceasing all activity.
This left the onlookers bewildered.
"Governor Chu, you've come to the Azure Star Domain in person. Why didn't you inform us in advance? I could have prepared a banquet to welcome you!" Governor Bilan began with the usual official pleasantries.
"Advance notice? So you can hide my grandson-in-law from me, is that it?
Blue Fatty, Yellow Rat. I've sent several communication requests to my grandson-in-law, but no one answered.
I heard you took him to some victory celebration. Where is he!" Governor Chu immediately adopted a confrontational and accusatory tone.
This was because the Sky Dome in the restaurant booth not only blocked sound from escaping but also prevented unauthorized signals from connecting. Except for the communication signals of the three high-ranking officials, Zhao Chen and the others naturally entered a state of 'unanswered calls.'
"Ahem... How could we possibly hide Zhao Chen? Look, isn't he right here, safe and sound?" Governor Bilan smiled apologetically and turned the video feed toward Zhao Chen's location.
Seeing Zhao Chen appear on the screen, Governor Chu immediately softened his expression, becoming gentle and kind: "Xiao Zhao, are you alright? Did these old geezers bully you?
If they dare bully you, just tell Grandpa! Grandpa will stand up for you!
If anyone dares lay a finger on my precious grandson-in-law, I'll blow their doghouse to pieces!"