Rong Tuidi said unequivocally, "This isn't something you should be considering. You only need to hold out for twenty-four hours."
Xia Chujian did not back down in the slightest. "How am I supposed to hold out for twenty-four hours without reinforcements?"
Rong Tuidi said, "Lieutenant Colonel Xia has won so many battles. A mere twenty-four hours should be no problem for you."
Xia Chujian said, "Chief Rong, don't give me empty platitudes."
"If you don't explain this clearly, do you believe I'll immediately take my people and leave Shaofu Star to find you on Beichen Star and question you face-to-face?"
Rong Tuidi's pupils suddenly contracted.
If Xia Chujian did that, wouldn't she lead those Zerg straight to Beichen Star?!
That absolutely could not happen!
To placate Xia Chujian, who was on the verge of exploding, Rong Tuidi immediately said, "Lieutenant Colonel Xia, don't be rash. Whatever conditions you need, we can discuss them."
Xia Chujian immediately said, "I want the authority to mobilize all resources and personnel on Shaofu Star!"
Rong Tuidi said, "Agreed!"
Xia Chujian said, "I want Shaofu Star's Space Fortress placed under my command as well."
Rong Tuidi said, "Agreed!"
Xia Chujian said, "I demand that the First Interstellar Fleet come to provide support."
Rong Tuidi said, "Not agreed!"
Xia Chujian said, "..."
She had thought she could lure this guy into it...
Xia Chujian said resentfully, "In short, I want full discretionary authority on Shaofu Star."
Rong Tuidi said, "In the name of the Chiefs of Staff of the Military Department, I approve all of Lieutenant Colonel Xia Chujian's above requests!"
"As long as you can hold out for twenty-four hours, you may mobilize all resources and personnel on Shaofu Star!"
Then Rong Tuidi immediately cut off the Video Call.
Only after ending the call did