The Purple Pearl Pirate Group had been wiped out, but the job assignments had yet to be properly arranged, so Zhang Yang suddenly had no idea what there was to do at the base.
Thus, the day after the Victory Banquet ended, Zhang Yang eagerly requested leave from the Base Chief, planning to return to Seven Treasure City and rest for a couple of days.
After all, Zhang Yang had not gone home in a month. He dearly missed the cooking of the Seven Treasure Glazed Fortress's chef.
Hearing Zhang Yang's reason for requesting leave, the Base Chief nodded. "It would be good for you to go home and rest for a few days. We can also take this opportunity to discuss how to arrange a new position for you."
"I'd rather stay the Vice Captain of my Supply Ship. No worries about official duties—easy as can be." Zhang Yang smiled.
The Base Chief shook his head. "How could that do? You're no longer an ordinary naval Officer. How can we still have you serve as the Vice Captain of a Supply Ship? You need to shoulder greater responsibilities."
Zhang Yang asked doubtfully, "Greater responsibilities? Can I handle that? I'm still so young and unfamiliar with military and political affairs. It'll be hard for me to get the hang of them right away."
"No one is born knowing these things. Don't people learn them before mastering them?" The Base Chief waved his hand. "I've approved your leave. You asked for three days, but I'll give you a week. Go home, rest properly, and spend some time with your family. When you return, be ready to take on greater responsibilities."
Zhang Yang was speechless. "...I should've known better than to ask for leave."
After Zhang Yang left, the Base Chief smiled