No fraternising on the ship

The way he spoke, his gestures, and even his mere existence seemed to grate on Luo Muchen's nerves. It was a peculiar fascination that vexed him beyond measure.

Just as Luo Muchen was about to turn away from the display, the door to the cockpit slid open, and Bo Ailun stepped inside. Luo Muchen waved his hand, causing the floating hologram to vanish into thin air. 

Bo Ailun approached with a gift bag in his hands, extending it towards Luo Muchen. "Here you go, Captain," he said, his voice respectful but tinged with caution.

Luo Muchen glanced at the gift bag, his attention momentarily diverted from the live feed. "Give it to my mother," he ordered tersely, not bothering to hide his annoyance.

However, before Bo Ailun could leave, he hesitated for a moment, the words seeming to slip out against his better judgment. "Captain, if I may... I noticed something earlier," he began, his tone almost hesitant.