Chapter 700: Chapter 395, Feiyi Shipyard
Pei Desi certainly had some means of resistance at his disposal. Across the planet, whether it be some local governments, some planetary-controlled enterprises, or even the private properties he and his older brother had purchased, in theory, he could still mobilize them.
He was still the Planetary Governor and had the nominal right to do anything.
However, although he was incompetent, he wasn’t truly foolish.
He could easily assess that, should he stir up trouble, he could indeed cause some problems for Gu Hang, but that would be just about it.
Even such problems wouldn’t reach Gu Hang personally. His professional subordinates would take care of them effortlessly.
And what would be the price he’d have to pay?
By this point, Pei Desi had no more illusions in his head.
He clearly understood that at this moment, he had absolutely no security. Gu Hang could kill him at any time.
Declare him guilty, unfit to be Governor, then ‘unfortunately’ announce that he died of a sudden illness, or ‘committed suicide out of fear of crimes,’ followed by nominating a new Governor… Such incidents had happened far too often. Sometimes, even the Star Domain Government would orchestrate this instead of running through the tedious process of dismissing a governor.
To kill him in this way would, of course, have political costs, but those costs would definitely be within what Gu Hang could afford. The Star Domain Government might reprimand Gu Hang and even penalize him, but it wouldn’t be too severe.
In a different situation, Pei Desi felt he would definitely make a move.
So now he was scared to death.
As the head of the Star Sector, Gu Hang issued a reprimand order, giving him one month’s time. Now he saw it clearly; this month was not given for him to rebuild the government, but to let him thoroughly reflect on his situation.
He quickly conveyed his thoughts of submission to Gu Hang through some channels.
Just like the past, he could accept being a figurehead Governor, not interfering in anything. Let the Star Sector Government handle all the planetary affairs— he promised to be just like before, nothing but a mascot.
However, the message he sent was like dropping a stone into the sea, without any response.
He just watched as the Star Sector Government swiftly took over the Planetary Government’s powers, including management of various cities and regions, sealing off the personal industries he and his brother had left, and particularly taking control of the two starports on Flying Wing Star, as well as the shipyard.
Throughout, there were countless opportunities for Pei Desi to make a move or cause a scene, but like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, he did nothing.
More than once, he pondered how he could survive this calamity.
Why was there no response when he had already stated his position?
One of his staff members made an analysis for him afterward.
“Mr. Gu likely wants more than just for you to be a mascot, a rubber stamp. Now in the entire Tianma Star Sector, every world has joined the Alliance, and the Star Sector is almost equivalent to the Alliance itself. With things at this stage, do you still not know what Gu Hang wants? Do you still think you could just be a mascot?”
“Are you saying that I should take the initiative to offer Flying Wing Star’s allegiance to the Alliance?”
The staff shook his head, “I’m afraid that’s still not enough.”
“Isn’t it you who said that Gu Hang wants Flying Wing Star to join the Alliance?”
“Yes, but it can’t be you. The essence of his wanting Flying Wing Star to join the Alliance is to better control the entire world. You yourself are an obstacle to this. You would never truly obey him, nor would he trust you.”
By now Pei Desi was quite irritable, and with a hint of craziness born of fear, he said, “Then what exactly does he want? Does he just want me dead?! If that’s the case, I’ll fight him to the death! Even if I truly die, I’ll still bite off a piece of him!”
“Resign from your position as Flying Wing Star Governor,” said the staff.
“Resign as Governor of Flying Wing Star and leave this place,” the staff member continued to advise.
“Absolutely not!” Pei Desi, furious, suddenly pushed the staff member, his eyes bloodshot, accusatorily demanded, “Have you gone over to Gu Hang’s side? Are you here to set me up, huh?!”
The pushed staff member got up, dusted himself off, and said composedly, “The first part of your statement is correct; in the future, I will indeed serve the Alliance Government; but the second part is incorrect. I’m not here to set a trap for you; this is the last advice I offer as your staff. Now you can let go and take a substantial amount of wealth, hundreds of thousands of Tax Currency, which Gu Hang would likely allow you to take with you. With this money, and the connections your brother has in Yunluo to protect you, you can still live a rich man’s life. Several hundred thousand Tax Currency might not have seemed much to you in the past, but in terms of living a life, even a quite luxurious one, it’s enough to last a lifetime.”
“If you miss this last month’s opportunity, then the last thing I can do for you is, a month later, to collect your corpse.”
“Pei Desi left?” Gu Hang asked casually.
“Yes,” Zhang Lingdian responded cautiously.
Gu Hang patted his shoulder and said, “Relax a little, Osenia says you’ve always performed very well. Why can’t you ease up in front of me?”
Zhang Lingdian managed a smile, “It’s a big responsibility; I dare not neglect it.”
“Good that you’re aware of your responsibilities. Relax. Let’s start with something unimportant; tell me about Pei Desi.”