Chapter 765 - 479: The Return Trip

Chapter 765: Chapter 479: The Return Trip

Seeing the skeptical look on Feng Shan’s face,

Jeff, on the other hand, asked assertively, "Black Hawk helicopters. Just say the word—do you want them or not?"

Feng Shan didn’t mince words. He nodded decisively without a second thought and said, "Of course I want them. Equipment that good? If you have the means to get it, I’ll definitely take it. It would be a waste not to!"

"Alright, leave it to me. I’ll help you file the application." Jeff wore a confident ’just you wait and see’ expression. Then, changing the subject, he asked, "By the way, where are you planning to set up the FAGT base? You’re not thinking of putting it inside Snow Mountain Valley, are you?"

Hearing this question, Feng Shan furrowed his brow slightly. After a moment of thought, he slowly shook his head.

"I’m planning to put it outside the valley, in the Moonlight Forest near the Tundra. Snow Mountain Valley isn’t suitable for a base. There will be too many tourists coming and going in the future, and I want to avoid any misunderstandings."

Jeff quickly recalled the geography of Crown Territory in his mind.

Just as Feng Shan said, Snow Mountain Valley was indeed unsuitable for an FAGT base.

Too many civilians passed through the area. Since the FAGT is a special force tasked with maintaining security, the movement of its personnel and equipment could easily cause unnecessary trouble.

However, there was a long, narrow strip of tundra between the Moonlight Forest in Crown Territory and the main Tundra.

The location was remote, far from any residential areas, and concealed by the surrounding forest, offering good security. It was perfect for building a base.

It would both facilitate FAGT’s missions and minimize the impact on the lives of local residents.

"You’re right." Jeff nodded in agreement, then added, "You need to get the applications for the land use fees and the base construction costs done as soon as possible. The Indigenous Company isn’t short on money right now, but it is short on time."

He then leaned in close to Feng Shan and spoke quickly in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"We have to get everything finalized before Walker steps down. Otherwise, if the new governor doesn’t support this plan and cancels it, we’ll be in big trouble."

What?

’Governor Walker is going to step down?’

Hearing this news, Feng Shan subconsciously looked up at Governor Walker, who was currently at the reception, laughing and chatting with the Chieftain Leaders.

His first impression of the governor had been pretty good; he seemed like a reliable person.

But he never expected that the next time they met, the man might already be out of office.

Feng Shan couldn’t help but feel a bit wistful.

Jeff continued in a low, cautious voice, as if he was afraid someone might be eavesdropping.

"According to reliable information the Tribal Alliance received, the higher-ups in the federal government are very unhappy with a governor who was elected as an independent. Moreover, his frequent visits to your country this year have antagonized certain powerful figures, so they’re planning to back a Republican Party governor to take his place."

"Right now, only a very small number of insiders know about this. Whatever you do, don’t let this get out."

’They’re unhappy just because he’s friendly to China.’

Feng Shan felt a surge of indignation at this baseless suppression.

However, when it came to politics, he was an outsider, and there was no need for him to get entangled in such disputes.

’It doesn’t really matter to me who becomes governor, as long as they don’t go looking for trouble and leave Crown Territory alone.’

The brief conversation ended there.

Jeff stood up, picked up his wine glass, and looked at Feng Shan, who was still lost in thought.

"Don’t worry about the equipment. Once the base is built, it will be delivered to you. As for recruiting members, you’ll need to have a good talk with the chiefs of the Inuit Tribe later. The environment in the Far North Tundra is harsh; Indigenous People from the southern regions wouldn’t be able to stand that kind of icy, snowy weather."

"I..." Feng Shan nodded, about to say he understood.

Just then, the ringing of his phone in his pocket broke the silence between them.

He took out his phone and saw it was a call from Jenny.

’Should I answer or not?’

Feng Shan felt conflicted.

’It’s been two or three days since I fled Crown Territory. Jenny’s anger should have mostly subsided by now. Besides, to be honest, I’ve wanted to go back for a while. I can’t just keep wandering around out here like a lost soul.’

After mulling it over for a while, he finally grit his teeth and pressed the answer button.

After the call connected, the other side was silent, but he could still hear Jenny’s faint breathing.

Her breathing sounded exceptionally clear through the receiver.

It seemed to carry a silent pressure, making Feng Shan’s heart tighten in his chest.

"Hey!" Feng Shan braced himself and was the first to break the slightly awkward silence.

Several seconds passed.

Then, Jenny’s gentle voice slowly came through. "Are you having fun out there?"

Thinking about what had happened today, Feng Shan was filled with grievances and couldn’t help but complain, "Not at all. The people out here are terrible. Every single one of them is trying to plot against me or sell me out."

Hearing the helplessness in Feng Shan’s voice, the last bit of anger Jenny had felt vanished in an instant, like a wisp of smoke carried away by a gentle breeze.

Her voice became even softer, full of concern.

"If you’re not having fun, then come back! Tessa and Gordon are about to arrive with the fruit and vegetable seedlings, and there’s a lot of work at the camp waiting for you to handle."

Hearing this, Feng Shan’s spirits instantly lifted. "Okay, I’ll get on a plane and come back right now. Wait for me!"

After hanging up, Feng Shan happily waved at Nash, who was standing nearby, his face beaming with joy and the previous gloom completely gone.

"What’s up? Something happen?" Jeff, who hadn’t left yet, asked curiously.

"I’m going back to Crown Territory! Jenny’s not mad at me anymore," Feng Shan said gleefully, a grin stretching from ear to ear as if he’d just won the Mega Millions jackpot.