The three of them embraced each other happily when they met.
Shire didn't actually have such close personal ties with Wells and Vice Admiral Gephardt; it was just that the shared interest in the shipyard brought them closer together, making them seem like comrades in the same camp.
Shire was a bit surprised to see Wells: "You don't seem like you should be here, Mr. Wells, otherwise those parliamentarians will make an issue out of it again."
Wells gave a noncommittal smile: "You seem to forget, General, you are now the investor of the Brest Shipyard. Discussing shipbuilding plans with the investor doesn't seem to be a problem, does it?"
The few of them laughed heartily.
In fact, given Shire's current status and prestige, there was basically no need to worry about such idle gossip.
He had reached a new height, not only gaining the recognition and trust of the vast majority of citizens, but also establishing his own military theory and solidifying his position.
