"Lin Shuguang?" Nine light-years away, Lü Yongchang froze for a moment, then turned to Fang Xu beside him. "How did he end up with the Expeditionary Fleet?"
"You approved it?"
Fang Xu shrugged and found a chair to sit in, looking exasperated. "Professor, as a member of the Human Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin Shuguang is naturally qualified to accompany the fleet, especially on this mission."
"Besides... when we discovered the Talodan Civilization, the School of Sociology practically erupted."
Lü Yongchang couldn't help laughing.
He could just imagine the miserable time Fang Xu had had dealing with those academicians.
"As far back as fifteen hundred years ago, when Human Civilization still lived on its homeworld, there was a creature we cherished deeply."
Lin Shuguang's confident voice came through the speakers. "We will now transmit some relevant footage to you. Please feel free to receive it. We mean you no harm."
Watching the live feed in the Holographic Projection, Lü Yongchang smiled and nodded. "Well said."
"This young man is quite promising."
A flicker crossed Fang Xu's eyes, and he immediately nodded. "I'll put in a word with the School of Sociology later."
"The Human Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been established for quite a while now. It's about time we picked a few people to lead it."
"Mm." Lü Yongchang nodded in satisfaction and returned his attention to the Holographic Projection before him.
Lin Shuguang's remarks quickly eased the tense atmosphere between the two sides.
The shrill squeaking grew gentler again.
After watching the transmitted footage, everyone could even detect a hint of embarrassment in the Panda People's movements and expressions!
``` [Esteemed Human Civilization, on behalf of the Talodan Civilization, I offer our sincere apologies for harboring such a grave misunderstanding of you without knowing the