The same scene was playing out simultaneously in many parts of the country.

Based on scattered reports from netizens in various regions and some chat logs with "evidence in the form of pictures":

"I just received a call! Someone claiming to be from the XX City Police Station asked if I was the author of 'XXXX' and told me to go to the station to 'file a report' within three days! What should I do?!"

"Our group admin has been out of contact for a day. Last night he was bragging about writing a new storyline, but today his phone is off and he's not online on QQ or WeChat."

"Location: S City. I saw it with my own eyes! This afternoon, a police car drove up to our neighborhood and took away a woman from Building X. My neighbors said she's a novelist who usually keeps to herself. I wonder if it's because of this... (blurry photo of the police car attached)"

"Insider information: This is no joke. The top authors targeted in this crackdown may not only be involved in spreading pornography, but may also be investigated for whether they were directed by foreign forces, illegally profited, or even more serious crimes."

The picture was posted online, and the comments section was full of praise.

"Serves you right!"

"I told you not to write those inhumane things!"

"Take him away, don't let him out and cause trouble!"

Meanwhile, those who were once cyberbullied and reported on these incidents are now cheering.

"I've been reporting them for six months, and today I finally saw them arrested!"

"Those operations officers, those authors—none of them will escape!"

"Thank you, Everbright! Thank you, City A Police! Thank you, the nation!"

Office of the Land of Light.

Yang Qian's phone rang; the caller ID showed Li Lin.

"Comrade Yang Qian, I really want to thank you this time."

Li Lin's voice was relaxed, "Quick reaction, solid evidence, and a perfect strike."

"It not only eliminated the scourge of the internet, but also sounded the alarm for all content platforms."

"The higher-ups highly praised this."

Yang Qian smiled.

"It's all as we should do. We should thank the authors and readers who persisted in speaking out; they are the true first line of defense."

"That's not how you say it."

Li Lin changed the subject, his tone becoming more serious.

"You used your influence to step forward at a critical moment, enduring enormous public pressure and even cyberbullying, which these organizations have all seen."

"You possess both ability and a sense of responsibility."

He paused briefly, then extended an unexpected olive branch.

"So, are you interested in becoming a representative to the People's Congress of City A?"

Yang Qian was stunned.

"Me? Is this... appropriate?"

"If you're not suitable, who is?"

Li Lin smiled.

"A promising young private entrepreneur, an outstanding representative in the cultural field, with a strong sense of social responsibility and justice."

"It has a broad and positive influence among young people."

"This is a decision made after careful consideration by the organization, and of course, your personal wishes were consulted first."

Yang Qian remained silent for a few seconds.

"Is there anything I need to do?"

"It's just a nominal position. There's not much to do usually. You just attend meetings, listen in, and offer your opinions. There are no hard or hard tasks."

"If you have constructive opinions on certain areas, you can also use this channel to voice them."

Li Lin explained it very clearly.

Being a people's representative is not just an honorary title, but also a recognition of one's identity.

It is also an invisible talisman and megaphone.

It might be helpful for the future development of the Land of Light, as well as some things he personally wants to promote.

"Okay then."

Yang Qian made a decision: "Thank you for the organization's trust, I accept."

Li Lin on the other end of the phone was clearly very happy.

"Okay! The organization will handle all the relevant procedures and formalities for you. Just wait for my instructions."

"Thank you, Manager Li, and please also thank the higher-ups for their trust on my behalf."

"We are the ones who should be thanking them."

I hung up the phone.

Yang Qian leaned back in her chair, staring at the ceiling.

People's Congress Representative.

He had never considered this identity.

But since we're here...

Then let's continue.

He sat up straight again.

turn on computer.

Find the ID that sent him the private message.

【Beixun】.

Open the dialog box.

After carefully considering his words, he sent a message.

"Are you there?

Thank you for your courage and for speaking out for justice.

Your letter is very important.

As a token of my gratitude, I would like to give you a small gift.

A commemorative edition of the comic book "The Burial of Frilian" with autographs.

If possible, could you please provide a shipping address? (This is solely for sending gifts and will be kept strictly confidential.)

Less than ten seconds.

The reply has arrived.

"Yes, yes! Teacher A-Guang! You're too kind! You really don't need to!"

I did these things not for any gifts, but because I felt... I couldn't watch those things poison people!

Even through the screen, you could feel the other person's excitement and sincere refusal.

Yang Qian smiled and typed a reply on the keyboard:

"I know, but the brave acted on justice and should be rewarded."

"This is what you deserve, please accept it, and let me, the hero who came later, express my gratitude."

The other side remained silent for a few seconds.

Then, an address was sent.

"Thank you, Everbright... I really... don't know what to say..."

"I will always support the Land of Light! Always!"

Yang Qian looked at the line of text and smiled.

If I remember correctly, this seems to be the first personally signed comic book of "Frilian" from the Land of Light.

but……

worth it.

Right, Simmel?

He looked out the window and seemed to see the phantom of a blue-haired hero.

True heroes are not those who shine in the spotlight.

Rather, it is those who persist in speaking out even in the darkness.

Those who are cyberbullied, doxxed, and threatened, yet still refuse to give up.

Those who have been reporting for half a year, have had five accounts banned, yet are still reporting.

They are the true heroes.

And myself—

I only benefited from their influence.

at the same time.

An old residential area in a certain city.

A young man was sitting in front of a computer, staring at a line of text on the screen.

The brave deserve reward.

His eyes reddened.

He is [Bei Xun].

An ordinary online novelist.

An ordinary person who was cyberbullied for three months, had five accounts banned, and was threatened by the operations manager with "If you report me again, I'll make sure you can't survive in the online literature circle."

He had once despaired.

I once thought about giving up.

But every time he wanted to give up, he would think of those inhumane things.

I think of those who were hurt.

He thought of his comrades who reported the crime alongside him.

Then he gritted his teeth and continued.

Nowadays.

He saw Yang Qian's Weibo post.

I saw the police report from City A.

Look at the fate of the Communist Youth League of China.

Seeing the photos of those authors being arrested.

he knows--

They won.

And now.

Guangda Guo said he was a brave man.

I said I would give him a set of autographed comics.

It was also said—

You deserve it.

His tears finally streamed down his face.

Thank you, Mr. Guang.

I will continue writing.

Write heartwarming stories.

Write stories that make people believe in the light.

Just like you.

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