Chapter 12 I'm Not Your Sister
"If the Earth Federation thinks that simple media propaganda, or some so-called threats of economic intervention, or even nuclear missiles, can scare us adjusters! I want to tell them right now that you'd better be careful! Our patience is limited! We will definitely make the natural people pay the price in the near future! We, mean what we say!"

On TV, Congressman Patsara, who is also the chairman of the PLANT National Defense Committee, was giving a passionate speech. Outside the TV, Shi and Shi were watching TV seriously while He Kui was fiddling with the miniature replica of King in his hand.

"He Kui, what do you think of what Councillor Sarah said?"

“It’s very passionate, but we have our mission.”

"That's right!"

Shihe said seriously.

Shihe is a good person, but sometimes he gets easily upset when it comes to things related to PLANT. Especially after hearing that the Atlantic Federation invaded the pro-PLANT United States of South America, he has been very angry.

It’s not that He Kui cannot understand Shihe’s feelings, but sometimes he is really afraid that she will rush to the front line in a fit of anger. Fortunately, Shihe is also very sensible and has always felt that research is more important than war on the battlefield.

"By the way, how is Shihe's beam weapon miniaturization going?"

The passion on Shihe's face faded as he heard this, and his features wrinkled adorably.

"It failed again. Although a miniaturized prototype was made, it is too weak and can only soft-kill the monitor."

What is soft kill? It means that the bullet cannot even remove the paint from the armor, but can only temporarily make the enemy lose its combat capability and paralyze highly sensitive precision instruments, that's all.

"After increasing the power, the volume will increase significantly. It will be at least four times heavier than the machine gun that King is using now. It cannot be used as a single-soldier weapon at all."

"Um"

He remembered that Orb's G plan was to develop miniaturized beam weapons. ZAFT did reverse engineering after taking it back. That was to say, this project would not be successful. It would be less effective than the development of a high-performance reconnaissance aircraft led by Su Lei. At least the Jin En was about to be developed.

“PLANT is under our feet, PLANT is proud of us, PLANT makes us move forward courageously!!!”

The two were still talking when a passionate speech on TV ended and the audience burst into applause.

"I heard that when June City Satellite No. 7 was nuclear-exploded, Speaker Sarah's wife was also on it."

"Yeah, luckily we got into the shelter."

However, the pride he felt for changing the world did not last long. Looking at the cramped living environment in front of him, the sense of pride soon disappeared again.

He hasn't had a good life yet, so what's the point of being proud? He can't just go to Patrick and tell him that he is his wife's savior and ask him to support him.

He Kui opened his phone and looked at the mansion in the plant area, took a deep breath, relaxed himself, and started the work at hand seriously again.

He has saved a lot of time now, as he doesn't have to go out to do business in person. Although staying in the dormitory area may not be able to protect against spies, it can at least protect against some robbers and thieves.

Next, just focus on making models here and work hard to conquer Su Lei!

However, just two days later, war-related policies gradually came to an end.

The first is taxation. A 1.5% war tax will be added to personal wages, bonuses and compensation. It may not seem like a large number, but it is far more than that. The tax on ordinary goods has been raised to 2.5%, non-essential goods to 5%, semi-luxury goods to 10%, and luxury goods to 15%.

The prices of vegetables and meat, which are popular with everyone, continue to rise wildly, and the currency remains stable. However, if PLANT is about to lose one day, then the money will definitely become worthless. Currency is trust, and vice versa is similar for the Atlantic Federation.

For example, at the beginning of the war, everyone thought that the member states could easily defeat PLANT, and the currency of the Atlantic Federation would certainly not move. On the contrary, the currency of PLANT began to depreciate, and changes in investor confidence would cause currency fluctuations.

On the other hand, it costs a lot of money. Each Jinen is made of real gold and silver. The longer the war lasts, the more money will be in trouble, and the more it will be printed. As they have just started the war, they don't have to worry about this problem for the time being.

But this is a quagmire. If he doesn't get out of it this year, not only will PLANT's economy decline, but his own economy will also decline.

The more backward and worse people's livelihood is, the more likely there will be spies.

"These days are becoming increasingly difficult."

The colleague who had sold the gift earlier was lamenting at his workstation, and after he spoke up, others also echoed him.

“I heard that the free dormitory areas may also charge rent.”

"No, who did you listen to?"

"of course"

The man did not slip his hand, but pointed upwards. Listening to the discussion of several people, He Kui's brows were tightly locked.

If this situation continues, it will greatly affect the progress of his strength growth, which means that he will have to spend more time making money every day instead of improving his abilities.

"I don't know if ZAFT can win the battle."

"You guys should try your best to debug this fairing first. I think our chances of winning will be much higher."

The voice of the girl Su Lei appeared behind them without them knowing when.

"sorry!"

She has accumulated power for a long time. Even though Su Lei is small, everyone trembles in fear when she speaks. The reason is that they don't have much bonus left and cannot afford to deduct it.

"Okay, work hard, and things will get better and better. And He Kui, come with me."

"Ok."

Under the sympathetic gaze of everyone, He Kui entered Su Lei's office.

"I already told you not to give it to me."

As soon as Su Lei entered the room, she took out a brand new reconnaissance Jinn model and frowned.

"No, please accept it!"

"He Kui, although it was me who proposed that you be Harrow's assistant, I think it would be better for you to prioritize your own affairs under the current circumstances."

She didn't understand why this person liked to give her gifts so much. Did he like her? But He Kui already had a fiancée, so how could she possibly intervene? Although He Kui's cooking was delicious.

As an important person in charge of an experiment, she cannot leave the factory easily. This is to prevent her from collaborating with the enemy and to protect her safety. However, this makes it a luxury for her to have a taste of her hometown food outside. The appearance of He Kui makes up for this well.

"No, this is my personal respect for you!"

"respect."

Su Lei looked at the model in front of her and twitched her lips. Would someone give such a toy to a child? Was he sure he was not mocking her?

"And I also want to get guidance from Director Su!"

"Okay, since it's a guide, you show it to me and then you take it back."

"No."

"Give me a reason."

"Actually, actually, Director Su reminded me of my sister, so, that's why!"

"I'm not your sister!"

"Well, after all, my sister is dead."

As he said this, He Kui sighed.

"You didn't write your information?"

Su Lei blinked cutely at this super development.

"That was the little sister next door when I was with my parents in East Asia Republic, because of the S2 influenza."

"Is that so? But I'm not your sister either!"

"Yeah, I know, I just can't help it, I want to give you my best"

[Su Lei's Favorability 92]

　Thanks to Shanshan F Qingying for the 500 reward, thanks to Mozhuhuang for the 2-month ticket, thanks to Wu De Senlin for the 1-month ticket~~~Thank you!!!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)