Twin Cities: I am the man of many myths

Chapter 104: Jace: I say, screw you, happy new birthday!

Early in the morning, Marna got up early. When she was about to call her husband to get up, she patted her side but was stunned.

"Don't you have to work these days?"

Marna's husband got up earlier than her, which made Marna confused, because the Zaun factory had been on holiday for the past half month. Councillor Li Ke asked what this was. A statutory holiday?
It is to celebrate the new life of Zaun and let all Zaun people have a happy year-end.

Breathing in the cold air, Marna got out of bed and put on her cotton clothes. Yesterday, the snow in Zaun only fell for one afternoon, but after the snow melted, the temperature in Zaun rose by several degrees overnight, making it colder than usual.

It was as if the cold wind from the Freljord had blown over the mountains and into Zaun.

When Marna walked out of the house, she saw her husband wrapped up like a bear, happily writing something with a brush on the wall outside their house.

"What are you doing?" Marna walked forward. She looked around and found that many people in the Hope Community had gotten up early and were writing something on the wall just like her husband.

"The law enforcement officer just came and said that the community is going to hold an event. Let me tell you to set aside a fireworks area in the Hope Community and not set up stalls there. The same goes for other communities." Myrna's husband turned around, the brush in his hand was stained with paint, and he made way. Myrna also saw what he wrote.

【Happy new birthday. 】

Next to this line of words is a series of painted petals, which is very beautiful.

Marna's eyes lit up and she held out her hand: "Let me draw too."

"Row."

"Did the law enforcer say anything else?" Marna asked her husband while painting.

"He said, happy new birthday."

Marna was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, happy new birthday."

"We in Zaun finally have our own festival."

At noon, Wei led the law enforcement team. She had just returned from the Firefly Community and arrived at the Hope Community. She did not go home because she had various other tasks on hand.

"Carry this box of fireworks over there. Also, this box contains fireworks for children. Go to the central square and give them to the children. Tell them that they can only play with them at night."

Wei directed the group in an orderly manner. After taking a sip of the hot broth, she muttered, "Oh, by the way, send a few people to the upper city to call Sevika back. There will be a festival in Zaun these few days, and Li Ke said she has to come back as well."

"Really? Can't anyone else do this kind of thing for Sevika? Why do you have to ask me to do it? Isn't this just worrying about nothing?"

Wei said through gritted teeth.

Around her, a dozen or so ditch law enforcement officers received the order and hurriedly ran away to do their own tasks.

And Vi also started to move boxes. These boxes were filled with fireworks, some made by Jinx, some made by Ekko, some made by Mr. Viktor, and some made by that handsome guy Jayce Tallis.

Just as she was thinking of Jayce, Wei saw that guy walking out of the building. He was so conspicuous. He was tall, had a good figure, was handsome, and was talented and rich. Such a guy could not be an unknown person anywhere.

"Handsome guy, where are you going?" Wei looked at Jayce, whistled, and teased him.

Jace, who had a big beard, rolled his eyes, snatched a piece of bread from Ike next to him, took a big bite, and shouted, "Go back to the city."

"Hey, are you going home to visit your relatives?" After hearing what Jayce said, Wei smiled.

Jayce snorted, walked past Wei, and said to Ike beside him, "Ike, I will be back in the evening. Tell Viktor not to rush to make that thing. Wait for me to come back and we can study it together."

"The boss said that you can stay in Upper City for a few more days. You came to Zaun to be a councillor, not a hostage. Now as long as your work is completed, you can go wherever you want. He won't stop you."

"I know. I want to come back on my own. Is that not okay?" Jace said. He paused, then added, "Remember, don't let Victor do it secretly by himself. That's something that three of us are researching!"

"Once this thing is made, the whole world will tremble. We are changing the way the world communicates, Ike!"

Seeing Jayce's dazed look, Ike said with a smile, "Okay, I'll tell Victor, but Jayce, are you sure you don't want to tidy yourself up? Are you going to the city like this?"

"Well, I don't have the time. When I get there, someone will help me pack. I really don't want to attend those parties." Jace stroked his beard and said casually.

During this time in Zaun, Jayce really found his old feelings, obsessed with science, forgetting to eat and sleep, worrying about a part for days, and then finally finding a solution, and feeling excited and happy.
These emotions made Jace find himself again. He was indeed just as Victor and Mel said, he was not suitable for politics, he was suitable for science!

Soon, Jace left the ditch. During that time, no one stopped Jace. The ditch law enforcement officer recognized Jace and took the initiative to protect him in the ditch.

But Jayce refused, because there was no need to worry about this in Zaun now. He had lived here for almost two months, and Jayce knew very well that Zaun was safe.

Jayce had no idea what Zaun was like before, but now under Li Ke's leadership, Zaun was doing better than Piltover in many aspects.

Being poor is really not a shame.

"To sum up, the mission of the law enforcers is very important. Wei, I'm sorry to have to trouble you during this period."

Wei, who was standing nearby, nodded.

"Fander, you should also bring a group of people with you tonight to focus on guarding the flammable areas and prevent fires. Of course, don't be too nervous, Janna will also help us."

In the parliament building, Li Ke, Hilco, Fandel, Scar, Heimerdinger, Marna and other parliamentarians were present, and of course, Janna was also there.

Her position was funny, everyone was sitting on chairs, even Fandel's position was an oversized chair that took up space for three people, but Janna was sitting directly on the table.

Because if she sat on the chair, then except for the congressmen on both sides of her, other congressmen would not be able to see her at all, so she had no choice but to huddle at the table.

Seeing the councillors looking at her, Janna nodded.

She was still weak, but she could still create a gust of wind and put out a fire or something.

Well, I just don't know whether the fire will be blown out by the wind or the wind will blow it out.
"Okay, then we will also take a vacation for a while, so during this period of time, unless there is an emergency meeting, everyone does not need to come to work." Li Ke said with a smile.

"Well, here, I wish everyone a happy new birthday."

"Happy new birthday!"

After Li Ke finished speaking, he ran away.

Heimerdinger questioned this, "Didn't we agree to take a break? Why does Li Ke look so busy lately?"

Knowing the situation, Hilco and Vander looked at each other and smiled, but did not say what Li Ke was doing.

Hilco stood up and said, "Let's go. It's the celebration of the new birthday. Have fun everyone."

Piltover, 3:10 p.m.

With Mel's help, Jace changed into a beautiful new outfit. Looking at Mel, he smiled and reached out to touch Mel's face.

"Don't move," Mel said.

"I just miss you a little bit. I never thought that the problem that has been bothering me has been solved by Zaun. Mel, Victor is doing well now, and his body is getting healthier and healthier."

Mel smiled when he heard that, reached out and gently patted Jace's chest, straightened his collar, raised his head and kissed him on the lips.

"Although you look good with a beard, and I like your beard, but Jace, can you take care of it?"

"So I really grew a beard?" Jace thought for a moment and said.

"Sure, having a little beard will prevent those people from looking down on you. Your age has always been your biggest weakness, but now, just looking at your appearance, no one would think that you are only in your twenties." Mel said with a smile.

She reached out to stroke Jace's beard, grabbed Jace's collar, and stepped forward, a pair of glowing legs faintly visible under her dress.

"Come on, my little man, it's time for us to go to the dinner party." Mel said coldly.

"Okay, my queen." Jace smiled and let Mel lead him.

Piltover, 7:11 PM.

After drinking a lot of wine, Jayce tore open his collar, tied it around his arm, and stood on the gorgeous open-air balcony looking at Piltover at night.

The streets were brightly lit, people were gathering together, the park was full of children setting off fireworks, and many scientists were setting up stalls on the roadside, telling merchants about their work. These scenes made Jace squint his eyes.

But for some reason, he suddenly thought of Zuan and wondered what Zuan was doing at this moment?

Li Ke said that he wanted to make New Day better than Evolution Day, but Jayce thought that Li Ke was dreaming. With Zaun's current financial resources, how could it possibly compare with Piltover?
You should know that Piltover's Evolution Day is a big festival that traveling merchants from all over the world will come to participate in. Noble families will hold events and invite traveling merchants to witness inventions in exchange for their investment and sponsorship.

Thinking of this, Jace looked towards the banquet hall, where men and women were singing and dancing, and the orchestra was playing moving music, but few people stopped to listen, because everyone who came to this banquet had a purpose.

Business, favors, and all the kinds of crap that Jace hated.

Jace lowered his head, letting the cool breeze caress his face, closing his eyes and enjoying the quiet moment.

Then, a man broke his moment of peace.

"Mr. Tallis, why are you here alone?"

Jace opened his eyes and saw the Sandra family, who built the transport ship. They gave him a polite smile and said, "I drank a little too much. I came out to get some fresh air."

"That's great, Mr. Tallis, I have a business to discuss with you." Mr. Sandra smiled kindly and walked up to Jace. The man, who was only 1.6 meters tall, began to mutter.

"Our family generations" "I think Hextech can be used in"

"There are still many places where flying gates are not enough."

"Mr. Sandra, I really don't want to talk about business today. I just want to enjoy Piltover's Evolution Day. Can you give me some space? We can talk when we have time."

"But Jace, I don't get to see you very often, and I think we need to talk. Councillor Hoskal controls the shipping routes, but his family doesn't build ships.

Shipbuilding is very profitable. If you can use Hextech on flying doors, I think you can also use it on sea transportation. Do you think it's troublesome? It doesn't matter. As long as you give me the authorization, I will do all these things. You just need to wait for the sack to be filled with money. "Sandra showed a flattering smile, and she talked about money all the time.

As the head of the family, he naturally noticed Jace's impatience, but it didn't matter, he would not miss this opportunity. Besides, Mr. Tallis was known in the circle for being shy and caring about his reputation. Several heads of small families had shamelessly asked him for help, and eventually they got his sponsorship and support and became rich overnight.

As the richest man in this city-state, Jace Tallis is a hot commodity in their eyes!
How could Sandra let go of this good opportunity?
"Look, this is what I brought." Sandra said as she lowered her head, intending to take out the plan from her arms. She brought it specially just to find Jace.

"Damn it, are you annoying?!"

Suddenly, a curse sounded in Sandra's ears. He looked up in surprise and looked at Jace.

Jace looked at him impatiently and said, "Let me emphasize this to you one last time, Taven Sandra, I don't want to talk about business today. If you want to talk about business, then go find someone else."

"I've had enough of you people. You keep talking about business all the time. 365 days a year, you're talking about business every day. Can you take a break for one day, just this one day, please?"

"Mr. Tallis?" Sandra couldn't believe that Jace, who was always known for his politeness and shyness in the circle, would actually swear and throw away the etiquette of the nobility to treat him with such an attitude.

"How come you talk like that?"

"Why am I talking?" Jace looked at Taven impatiently.

He is the most outstanding inventor in the two cities. He doesn't understand politics, but he is smart. He knows the reason why these people come to him. They are just taking advantage of his low qualifications. He can't save face and can't refuse them, so they keep pestering him.

If it were in the past, Jace might have endured it, insisted on not agreeing, and let the matter pass.

But why should we endure it?

"You, you just said."

"Okay, I'll say it again."

"I said, fuck you, fuck you, got it?"

"Get away from me!" Jace shouted angrily.

Taven Sandra was stunned. Seeing that many people in the hall had heard the noise and were looking at him in surprise, he immediately lowered his head and ran away.

And Jace didn't care about those gazes. He just quietly enjoyed the wind and glanced at the time on his watch.

Mel also paid attention to Jace, and a hint of amusement flashed in her eyes when she saw Jace suddenly lose his temper.

Yes, Jace, sometimes wild dogs just have to be clubbed.

If you are too polite, they will think you are easy to bully.

Although those words were indeed dirty.

Mel thought with amusement.

Night, Bridge of Progress, Piltover, 11:55.

Jace hugged Mel and told him to take care of himself, then he turned and walked towards Zaun.

As soon as he got on the Screamer, Jace leaned against the rusty wall and squinted his eyes, he heard the sound of fireworks.

"Boom!"

Fireworks appeared in the sky above Piltover. Beams of flames rushed into the sky and then exploded. Colorful sparks lit up the sky, and Jayce heard a loud sound.

"Happy Evolution Day!"

After twelve o'clock, it is Evolution Day.

"Happy Evolution Day!"

Those voices echoed in Jayce's ears, making him smile unconsciously. Although Piltover's Evolution Day had become utilitarian and turned into a series of transactions, for ordinary people, it was indeed a festival and a day worth celebrating.

But suddenly, the voice in Jace's ear changed.

"Happy new birthday!"

The shouts coming from the middle plaza drowned out the sounds of Piltover and were crystal clear in Jayce's ears.

"Happy new birthday, man!"

"Hurry, hurry, there's a fireworks party going on over in the West Community. There's still time to grab a spot!"

"Don't go to Ximen. There are also fireworks in Shanxia Community. I saw boxes of fireworks being set off there in the evening!"

Stepping out of the Screamer, Jace was stunned.

He has always known that Zaan has a dense population, but tonight... aren't there a little too many people?
The dance corridor was empty, but the mezzanine plaza was packed with people!

There were huge crowds of people, everyone had paint on their faces and wore thick clothes. They didn't look new, but they were painted with flower petal fragments, which had become the symbol of Zaun, replacing the original mechanical emblem.

The Zaun people gathered together and greeted each other with rude words.

"Damn it, why are you still working at this hour? Come with me to watch the fireworks!"

"Where's the free lemonade? Didn't they say they would give out free barbecue and lemonade? Give me one!"

"Shit, is your ice machine even working? My alcohol ice cream isn't even ready yet."

"Look, let it go, let it go!"

Standing on the middle square, Jayce looked in the direction people were looking and heard a loud "bang". Clusters of fireworks flew into the sky and headed straight towards Piltover.

"Snapped!"

The fireworks exploded, and there were words on them.

Red, blue, green, pink, and purple make up five big words - Happy new birthday!

"How beautiful! Oh my god, these are the fireworks set off by our own Zaan."

"They released it over there, too!"

"Snapped!"

Another firework exploded, and a blue trumpet pattern appeared, which was very beautiful.

Jace looked at the fireworks, listened to the noise around him, lowered his head and shook it, then smiled with his mouth raised.

"Yes, in terms of grandeur and magnificence, Piltover won. However, we lost in one respect."

Looking up, Jace looked at the crowd.

Piltover is rich. Not to mention how much the Evolution Day costs, just the free food is many times better than Zaun.

The free barbecue distributed in Zaun is actually just ordinary roast chicken, but Piltover distributes exquisite pastries, fragrant steaks, and fresh seafood for free.

Free drinks, juice, various free games, and small activities that can earn rewards.

Zaun has none of these.

But Zaun has one thing that Piltover doesn't have.

That is the spirit with which all the people enjoy the festival.

Jace took a step forward and walked towards the ditch.

"Hey, Senator Tallis!" A law enforcement officer looked at Jace and opened the toy firecracker in his hand towards him, and a bunch of streamers flew towards Jace.

Jace spat out the colorful ribbon in his mouth and looked at the sewer law enforcer.

He was laughing and shouting, "Happy new birthday!"

Jess: "."

"Happy new birthday."

Jess said.

(End of this chapter)