Su Mo felt an extraordinary sense of intimacy the moment he stepped onto the soil of Earth. As the saying goes, a golden kennel is not as good as one’s own doghouse.

No matter how good Star Ring City was, it was still not as comfortable as Earth.

"Su Mo, I need to go to the company and quickly get the shipping lanes and transportation company sorted out. The officials in the Federation responsible for this are urging me because things have been delayed for too long."

Qian Chengxue said with a bit of a headache.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work. How about this, I’ll have Sun Duoxiang help you."

Su Mo thought for a moment.

"Alright!"

Qian Chengxue didn't refuse; she was indeed in urgent need of manpower.

"No problem, boss, I will definitely help Sister Xue with all my strength."

Sun Duoxiang immediately patted his chest and guaranteed.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you. I have some things to take care of. I'll find you as soon as I'm done.”

Su Mo said in a very good mood.

"Okay, then we'll leave first."

Qian Chengxue nodded in response.

......

Inside the office on the top floor of the Federal Administrative Center Building.

Arlais was frowning as he reviewed documents, with a mountain of unreviewed documents piling up beside him.

Knock knock~

A knock sounded on the door.

"Come in."

Arlais replied simply without raising his head.

The door was then opened, and a straight figure walked in, saluting Arlais and saying.

"Council Speaker Arlais, Su Mo is here to formally report for duty."

Arlais was slightly stunned, and he raised his head to look at Su Mo, who had walked in so straightly. He was also slightly surprised.

What was this guy doing? He could have just walked in. Why was he being so formal?

However, after a brief moment of surprise, Arlais immediately reacted, and he said with great joy, "Su Mo, are you preparing to return to the Federal Military?"

Su Mo revealed a bright smile and said.

"That's right. The situation is so chaotic now. As a member of the Federation, how can I not contribute?"

"Great, I'll arrange for you right away..."

Arlais was genuinely happy.

However, he was interrupted by Su Mo, who coughed and said with a smile, "There's no need for special arrangements. I'll just take a position in the Logistics Department. You can rest assured that I'll handle the logistics and transportation."

Arlais heard Su Mo's words. If he didn't have excellent self-control and never cursed, he would have wanted to swear.

"The Logistics and Transportation Department?"

"That's right. Didn't I form a transportation company with the Federation? That's also semi-military in nature. I just happen to be able to shine in that position."

Su Mo said with a smile.

"That won't do. This is a waste of talent."

Arlais's heart was like a roller coaster, plummeting from heaven to the depths.

"It's not a waste. You also know my current situation. I'm really not suitable to be a front-line combatant. It's best to be in logistics support and transportation."

Su Mo quickly persuaded, afraid that Arlais would arrange him to be a front-line combatant.

He was joking. The reason he chose to return to service was because the Fifth Expeditionary Force formed by the Federation's conscription was about to embark on an expedition to Ceres.

At that time, he would follow the main force to Ceres with the status of a logistics officer.

And he could legitimately slack off and do the old man's mission for personal gain. Everything was just too perfect.

However, the prerequisite was that he could not become a front-line combatant, otherwise, how could he slack off?

"Are you sure?"

Arlais asked with a little unwillingness.

"I'm sure. This is pretty good."

Su Mo quickly explained.

Arlais sighed slightly. Although it was a pity, it was better for Su Mo to return to service than not. After all, he knew about his current physical condition, and he couldn't force it.

So he didn't make any further harsh demands.

"Alright, let's do as you say. The Logistics Department it is."

"Thank you! Council Speaker."

Su Mo was all smiles when he saw Arlais agreed.

"But since you're back in service, then you'll be reinstated to your original position, and promoted to General of the Federal Government."

Arlais thought for a moment and said.

"No, no, that's not appropriate. I'm just an officer in charge of logistics and transportation, wearing the rank of General. Wouldn't that be a mess?"

Su Mo's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly refused.

"Who would dare to have an opinion? This is what you deserve, and you truly deserve it!"

Arlais replied very firmly.

"No, Council Speaker Arlais, this is really not appropriate. How about you give me the rank of Major General? That's just right!"

Su Mo quickly negotiated with Arlais. He was joking. If he had the rank of General, he would become the focus of everyone's attention, and it would be difficult to keep a low profile. He would be watched every day.

"Aren't you being ridiculous? You were already a Lieutenant General when you retired. What would it look like to be a Major General now?"

Arlais frowned, feeling that it was a bit absurd.

"Hey, the size of the rank doesn't matter. The rank of Major General is just right. If the rank is too high, everyone will be afraid of me when they see me, and it will be difficult to make friends."

Su Mo thought to himself that even if he had the rank of Lieutenant General, he would still have to come back to work. He wasn't that stupid.

Also, the size of the rank had no impact on Su Mo at all. After all, he had that badge, and his authority was already maximized, no different from a General. Why would he want that empty title?

Arlais had a strange look on his face after hearing this. What Su Mo said was all nonsense. But after weighing it again and again, he still gave in.

"Okay, let's do as you say, Major General it is."

"Thank you very much, Council Speaker."

Su Mo immediately replied with a smile.

"Thank me for what? Thank me for reducing your position?"

Arlais himself found it very funny.

"Uh, let's not talk about this. Council Speaker, you have so many documents to review in front of you. Have you been very busy recently?"

Su Mo quickly changed the subject.

"Busy, unusually busy. Star Ring City has been making big moves recently."

Arlais's expression became even more serious, as if he had encountered some troublesome matter.

"What big moves? I haven't heard anything about it."

Su Mo asked very curiously.

"It's normal that you haven't heard about it. It's an economic adjustment. Star Ring City is lowering the transaction price of all ore raw materials and raising the price of mid-to-high-end weapons. It is also implementing a weapon purchase restriction policy. If you want to buy weapons, you have to accept designated ore collection tasks."

Arlais was a little helpless when he talked about these things.

"Damn, isn't this naked robbery and bloodsucking?"

Su Mo immediately realized the problem.

"Then what can you do? We are currently negotiating with Star Ring City about the Earth transformation. Do you think we are qualified to bargain with them?"

Arlais walked to the window with his hands behind his back, looking out into the distance.

"Planetary transformation, is it to transform Earth into a habitable planet?"

Su Mo's heart jumped. He knew that the Federation was looking for Star Ring City to find a habitable planet. But he didn't expect that the Council Speaker didn't want to buy one, but wanted to transform his own Earth.