Psychics don't die from gunfire

Chapter 929 Shouldering the Nine Fields, Hearts Concerned for the People

"The president of Cangyuan Technology Co., Ltd. has arrived with a gift: ten blood corals to celebrate the 100th day of the Feng family's son!"

The imposing announcement paused briefly, and then several burly servants in uniform carried a huge sandalwood chest through the open door and filed in.

The heavy sandalwood box was opened on the spot, and a warm, lustrous light shone out. Blood corals of various shapes and with outstretched branches lay quietly on the bright yellow brocade, their color as deep as blood.

Blood coral is a rare treasure of the deep sea, only able to grow in the special environment of the deep ocean. It is already rare to find even one, especially now that war is raging everywhere and the ocean is in a terrible state, so it is even rarer. And the president of Cangyuan Technology gave away ten of them! What an amazing gesture, what a generous gift!

Despite the gifts, the guests in the banquet hall glanced at them, and with the exception of a few, most of them didn't seem to care and continued to toast and drink.

Seeing that they were being ignored and treated coldly, the burly servants were stunned for a moment, somewhat at a loss. This was blood coral! The company had sent people to risk their lives to dive into the war zone in order to salvage this thing, and many people died before they were able to bring it up.

How could something so precious be...
The president, who had specially changed into a gorgeous outfit, was also a little surprised. He had been thinking of making a small impression on the audience and taking the opportunity to board the big ship of the Feng family of Hehai—a prestigious fourth-class family, where even a tiny bit of something flowing from under their fingernails could elevate their company's business to a higher level.

However, he reacted quickly, hurriedly instructing his servants to carry the Blood Coral, and following the directions of a servant from the Feng family, arrived at a room not far away. The door was half-open; he pushed it open, and the president paused slightly in surprise.

That was the finest icy jade, carved into an endearing Qilin auspicious beast, standing on auspicious clouds. On this side was gold inlaid with white jade, carved with the Big Dipper pattern, which was a gold-inlaid jade longevity lock. Out of the corner of my eye was a "Tianhe Library" trust fund certificate, which could directly guarantee admission to various top private schools.
The gifts, in a dazzling array and of all kinds, were arranged in tiers, piled from the ground all the way to the ceiling, almost filling the entire room. In such a large space, there wasn't even a place to stand.

The ten blood corals that I had carefully prepared seemed unremarkable here, at best of average quality. No wonder none of the guests even glanced at me!

"Here, just put it anywhere."

Upon hearing the servant's words, the president smiled broadly and quickly pulled out a handful of silver notes from his pocket, handing them over: "Thank you for showing me the way! Thank you so much!"

The other person calmly took it, glanced around in their pocket, and immediately understood what was going on. A smile spread across their face: "You do have some sense."

"Here, put it here. Be gentle, don't be clumsy and cause any trouble."

The president quickly replied, "Yes, yes, yes," and watched as the servant moved the sandalwood box to a more prominent location—at the servant's suggestion. He also carefully placed the business card that read "Cangyuan Technology Co., Ltd." on it.

If I can even become a familiar face to some people, this trip will be worthwhile.
Just then, enthusiastic cheers erupted from outside the room.

The president rushed over and found that the host family members had just come out.

The person celebrating the centennial was none other than the first child of the fourth young master of the Feng family in Hehai. Everyone knew that the old lady of the Feng family doted on the fourth young master the most, so her child was naturally a perfect match, which is why a mere centennial celebration caused such a stir in the city.

"My humble courtyard is truly honored today. I am deeply grateful for your presence and the honor of your presence. I thank you all for your hospitality!"

From the back of the banquet hall, a sprightly old woman emerged, smiling broadly, her face flushed with the lively atmosphere, as she bowed to the crowd.

Upon seeing this, except for a few, the guests quickly stood up. What a joke! This is the old lady of the Feng family.

"My good grandson has been born for a hundred days now. We are blessed by heaven and earth, by the virtues of our ancestors, and by the love of everyone here. It is only right and proper that we hold a grand celebration for him." The old lady paused and sighed.

"But now we are at war, with foreign enemies eyeing us covetously. Our soldiers on the front lines are fighting day and night. We shoulder the responsibility of the nation and care about the people. At this time, we should naturally set an example. So please forgive any shortcomings in today's celebration of the 100th anniversary."

"You flatter me!" someone immediately chimed in. "Those who labor with their minds govern others, while those who labor with their bodies are governed. The soldiers on the front lines are certainly worthy of praise and tears, but you are the true pillars of the nation! If you hadn't devoted yourself to the country and its people in the rear, stabilizing the land and worrying yourself sick over the nation's well-being, then let alone defeating the enemy on the front lines, even a massive army of millions would be nothing more than a disorganized mess!"

Another person said solemnly, "A hero draws his sword with a single move, and another ten years of calamity befalls the people. I think your grandson was born to meet this calamity, moved by the cries of the people, destined to set things right, to sweep away the chaos and achieve great things, and to save the people from suffering!"

Upon hearing this, the old lady laughed heartily, raising her cup with both hands: "I offer this cup here with the following wishes: first, that my grandson may one day inherit the blessings of all of you and live up to the expectations of today; second, that we may be of one heart and one mind, and that our friendship may last forever; and the third wish—"

She adopted a compassionate demeanor, saying, "I only wish that our Eastern Continent Republic will prosper forever, that all people will submit, and that they will live in peace and happiness. I also wish that our army will be invincible and victorious in every battle."

Thunderous applause erupted, and everyone present was deeply moved, whispering amongst themselves that the other was indeed a pillar of the nation, and that the Eastern Continent Republic was truly blessed.

After a brief speech, the music resumed. The Feng family's centennial celebration was not a digital performance; renowned masters were specially invited to perform in person. Perhaps "invited" is not the right word. It should be said that upon hearing that they could perform for the Feng family, they were all eager to come, wishing they could fly over on the spot.

At the same time, many people were impressed, thinking that the Feng family was indeed worthy of their reputation. Even the servants in charge of the reception were all dignified and composed, displaying the grandeur of the Feng family.

These people aren't the quick-made prodigies from entertainment venues with implanted memory chips. The Feng family selects handsome young men and women from all over the country, buys them from a young age, and trains them hand-in-hand. The entire process emphasizes a natural, unprocessed approach, resulting in an alarmingly low success rate.

For a time, toasts were exchanged and guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.

The president of Cangyuan Technology Co., Ltd. was one of them. He was quite pleased with himself at the moment. Although he had not been able to get on the Feng family's big ship as he had hoped, he had managed to get on the good side of an important official from the Industry and Commerce Bureau through his negotiations.

Both parties reached a preliminary agreement. The other party was willing to go through the commercial approval process and issue another batch of "implantation licenses" to Cangyuan Technology Co., Ltd. In this way, the company's strength would increase significantly. Recruiting would also be much easier. There are too many useless people who are afraid of this and that, but with the "implantation license" as an incentive, they can always recruit ordinary people with unrealistic fantasies.

With just a few promises, these people will eagerly rush to do whatever you ask them to do.

Just as he was envisioning the future, a small number of security personnel in the room simultaneously looked up. Before they could shout, they saw the magnificent dome of the banquet hall—

It shattered with a crash!
It's as if it's been brutally pierced through by some kind of violence!

After the shattered gap, the eerie blue halo in the sky slowly dissipated, replaced by a huge silhouette suspended in the air. It was a heavily armored mech several stories high, with an exaggerated shark-man graffiti painted on its side armor plates.

From the abdomen of the heavy armored mech, a young man with dyed blond hair was revealed. Silver etched circuitry crossed one eye, giving him a somewhat cynical look. Looking down, he chewed one last time, then spat out his chewing gum. The next second, the armor plates closed, completely covering him.

A dull roar of engines filled the air—

The rear cover of the heavy mech bounced up rapidly and in an orderly fashion, revealing twelve ammunition bays with dark green warheads, one bay after another.

Hundreds of howitzer shells whistled through the air, like an orange rainstorm descending upon the world, engulfing the entire banquet hall!
(End of this chapter)