Ark, they don't revolve around you

Why can't you be more honest?

...Well, you still hate me, Kal'tsit.

……Ah.

...Okay, okay, let's leave it at that. We'll keep our distance. You do your thing and I do mine.

...My old self? Kal'tsit, wasn't I pretty good before? Even though you hated him so much, you still had to rely on him.

...How stupid.

...If I had realized it earlier, I wouldn't have wasted so many years.

...Oh, you said you were wrong?

...You're right, Kal'tsit, we'll maintain this relationship for Terra.

……you.

...You guys, actually always hoped that I wouldn't see you, right?

...You, have always hated that evil spirit, right?

"No." She felt suffocated. This was not like Kal'tsit, but the woman still felt very uncomfortable. There were flashes of lightning and heavy rain, and she felt cold all over, as if she was thrown into an ice storage.

“It’s not… like this.”

Who are you talking to? That person is no longer here, so you are right? That person is cruel and ruthless, shouldn't you comfort yourself that your judgment is correct? !

"wrong!"

But I was wrong. After so long, I had seen so many things. I thought that the emotions that had already cooled down had revived. Kal'tsit sobbed and let the tears fall.

She remembered the look she saw when she put the seriously injured doctor into the sarcophagus, that dying yet pure gaze, the man looking up at the sky, slowly stretching out his hand and cursing with all his might.

"It shouldn't be me."

"No, let me wake up...!"

Chapter 37: Can you dance with me?

Then, Zhuang Ning came to the deck alone.

The heavy rain was pouring down like a pillar. He spread out his hands, feeling the chill that penetrated his heart, washing away all his sins, washing away original sin and original goodness together.

So he was redeemed.

The path to salvation lies therein.

……

Like other citizens, Longmen University has been in a state of panic recently.

Wei Yanwu is about to step down, and his new position will be taken by a young girl, whom Longmen is no stranger to. It is rumored that when the Reunion Movement invaded, it was she who led the Imperial Guard to repel them.

A legendary hero, a few days ago, the newspaper published her speech in the slums, which was not plain and elegant, but more touching. The deep bow made people feel the sincerity.

Some reporters even captured her crying. Maybe she was moved?

He is indeed a young and innocent person.

It's inevitable that people would have high expectations of such a person as a leader. Lin Yuxia looked around at the people who were whispering, with helplessness on her face.

As the daughter of the Rat King, she holds many titles, including but not limited to President of the Longmen Youth Entrepreneurs Association, Administrative Advisor of the Longmen Market Supervision Bureau, and Guest Lecturer of Social Relations at Longmen Union University...

Among them, she prefers the position of lecturer at United University. If it were not for the Rat King, she would probably have chosen to become a teacher.

Lin Yuxia came this time because Longmen Union University invited a professor. The professor was a person who had become famous in Ursus recently and could speak fluent Yan Chinese.

"Teacher Kashena, come this way."

Seeing the professor in person, Lin Yuxia was even more surprised at his youth.

"Ms. Lin, there's no need to be like this." Kasheina smiled kindly and spoke casually, "I heard that Longmen is going to change its owner recently."

"Yes." Lin Yuxia nodded.

Kasheina is proficient in the history of Ursus, and she also studies the relationship between Ursus and Yan. Their fields overlap, and Lin Yuxia was soon impressed by her insightful understanding.

"Teacher Kasheina, do you think that there will inevitably be a battle between Ursus and Yan?"

"I don't want to see war. From the conclusion, Yan is also a difficult target to defeat." Kasheina shook her head, "But this is just an appearance."

"In fact, the atmosphere in Ursus is very tense. War will break out sooner or later. When that happens, Longmen may become a victim."

Lin Yuxia was already impressed.

The conflict four years ago was already a sign of war, but it was not the end, nor the beginning, but the end of the beginning.

They chatted for a long time, and Lin Yuxia felt a little embarrassed: "Teacher Kashena, I'm sorry for taking up your time."

"No, it's nice to chat with you, Miss Lin." Kashena shook her head, walked into the classroom and stepped onto the podium.

She did get the information she deserved, but there was a hint of teasing in the depths of her eyes.

This city is still so cold. Even if it is disguised in various ways, it is still the huge mouth of a dragon. Dragons are cruel creatures with great magical powers, but they never care about the life and death of mortals.

Kasheina smiled, with dimples on her face, and spread out the handout with her index finger:

"This class is about the past of Ursus and Longmen. Thank you all Longmen students for coming."

"I'm Kashena."

This Professor Ursus amazed everyone, and it was rumored that everyone who communicated with her would be impressed by her.

She was wearing a black long dress today with a white collar. It was the only white in the inky black. When she smiled, she looked like a black snake.

……

In the following week, Zhuang Ning did not meet Chen Huijie. They seemed to be avoiding each other intentionally.

Zhuang Ning's disguise was not perfect after all. When a certain word was mentioned, it was as if he was under stress. The resentment that flashed through his eyes in the blink of an eye was definitely not something that could be easily ignored.

He guessed that Chen Huijie was unwilling to meet him in the short term. Was it fear or disappointment? Perhaps it was both. Zhuang Ning put himself in her shoes and felt a little guilty for taking advantage of the girl's heart.

but.

——I can’t feel anything.

I just feel like what I’ve done isn’t perfect enough.

She really didn't understand, they were all like this...Zhuang Ning splashed cold water on her cheeks. The light was not bright, and the pale light shone on the mirror. In the mirror, there was a gentle smile on the corner of Zhuang Ning's mouth.

Every failure makes him wiser, and he will do better next time.

He returned to the room and changed into the prepared dress. This black dress was expensive and fitted his figure well, but Zhuang Ning still liked his black coat, which did not reveal a single bit of skin and wrapped him tightly.

Tonight is an important day. Wei Yanwu will announce his resignation.

He will not leave Longmen during this period of time. At the end of the year, the real dragon will issue an edict. Now it is November, and he still has a month to observe the situation in Longmen.

Zhuang Ning simulated the situation in his mind again, and left quietly after deciding that Rhodes Island's position was unshakable.

……

The banquet hall was packed with guests. Under the exquisitely decorated lights, there were pairs of gorgeous men and women, holding champagnes, chatting and laughing about all the important things.

Wei Yanwu finally chose a Victorian-style banquet as his farewell dinner. As a finale, every prominent person in Longmen came.

Zhuang Ning inadvertently glanced at everyone's face. The Minister of Transportation, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, the Deputy Director of the Imperial Guard Bureau... Everyone was whispering timidly, watching the end of an era.

Suddenly, the band in the hall raised its tune, as if welcoming someone. The dignified man was still dressed casually, his eyes were still sharp. He had been in control of this place for more than 20 years, but this time he was not the protagonist. He let his niece walk in front.

Chen Huijie had a sword hanging from her waist and was walking on the red carpet. Every step she took, everyone's eyes followed her. People from all walks of life in Longmen were courteous to her. No one would treat her as an immature girl. In the past few months, the girl had used her own means to prove that Longmen was hers, and she would not allow any usurpation of her dignity.

Perhaps it was because the dress was tight around her waist, Chen Huijie looked particularly charming tonight. Her skirt was trailing on the ground, and she was dressed in black. She looked around with her eyes, as if the emperor was looking around at her subjects.

"Everyone." Chen Huijie raised the champagne, "As always, don't be restrained."

"Longmen will still be the gateway to Dayan. May Longmen become better!"

Applause broke out like rain.

Another person who applauded was Zhuang Ning. He was not a noticeable person, but the girl still spotted him at a glance even among thousands of people.

She is beautiful tonight.

And she never refused such beauty, she walked towards Zhuang Ning with her head held high.

She stretched out her hand and said, "If you don't mind, can you dance with me?"

Chapter 38 Pretend we are the same as before

There is no doubt that this was an astonishing move, and Zhuang Ning instantly became the focus of the hall.

Originally, no one paid attention to this inconspicuous person, and Zhuang Ning had no intention of blending into the Longmen circle. His dress and attire did not reveal his background, and some people speculated that he was an opportunist, but for various reasons, he did not dare to blend in.

Today the entire hall is filled with such people. Most of them bow and scrape to the nobles who come and go, hoping to get even a little favor from them.

Those who claim to be aristocrats sneer in their hearts. They treat everyone they meet with courtesy and make the received people feel warm and comfortable. The upper class people in the city of Longmen have the demeanor of Confucian scholars of Yan State and are influenced by Victorian gentlemen. Their conversation is mixed with two languages ​​and they have a smile on their lips. They never make people feel superior, but the pride in their hearts is even greater than that of Victorians and Yan people.

Longmen will be the center of Terra in the future, with a prosperous economy and a core geographical location. These nobles are certain that their glory will stand like a tall building and be immortal forever.

In this situation, the girl who inherited the throne of Longmen City Lord would be the emperor of Longmen, and even the real dragon of Yan Country would not openly turn against her.

Besides, she is so young and attractive. Which big family would not have some thoughts of political speculation and let their children try it out?

However, Chen Huijie didn't take it seriously. When her fingertips touched Zhuang Ning, a hint of well-hidden uneasiness flashed across her rosy eyes. She still held her head high, her arms as white as jade, except that the little hand that once held the knife was trembling slightly.

The meaning is obvious.

Zhuang Ning did not move, like a statue lost in thought. People around him thought he was cowardly, and they might as well have a worse idea that he was panicking.

Zhuang Ning was bathed in the chaotic gazes and said quietly: "Ms. Chen, I can't dance."

He really didn't know how to do it. He had never been exposed to the social etiquette and dancing that the nobles had to learn, and as a doctor he didn't need to learn any of them. If the meaning of today's farewell ceremony was not too unique, he would probably just randomly send an operator to act as an envoy of Rhodes Island.

But this is particularly harsh and even terrifying to the ears of the bystanders. Is this person rejecting?

How could he have the courage to reject the future Lord of Longmen City? Everyone was looking at Chen Huijie intently. Zhuang Ning's rejection would make this girl lose face. Perhaps she was already furious in her heart.

No one would think that Chen Huijie is a docile person. She inherited the blood of a dragon. The majesty of a dragon must not be offended. That is its reverse scale. Anyone who dares to violate it will only die.

However, the expected stormy scene did not happen. The girl was quiet for a few seconds, and actually blinked her eyes. Without any anger, she said softly: "I will. I can guide you."

"No need."

"This is my request."

Everyone was stunned, and a storm of emotions surged in their hearts. This was a request... no, it was already a plea, right? At this moment, Chen Huijie was actually begging!

Many people have asked others to search for Zhuang Ning's information, but in the end only one name came out.

Rhode Island.

"How can a pharmaceutical company get such great power?"

The reporter thought to himself that these carnivores were really despicable. This was not an ordinary pharmaceutical company, but he still smiled and said, "Rhodes Island is relatively low-key, but it is very important and is also highly appreciated by Lord Wei."

"so what?"

"Also," the reporter whispered, "Ms. Chen used to be that man's bodyguard."

The horror of the bystanders reached its peak.

This was obviously a deliberate move by Chen Huijie. This small Rhodes Island had always pursued the strategy of being in harmony with the light due to its own size, and was willing to act as a speck of dust under the light, but Chen Huijie put this dust in front of everyone's face.

As the shock spread throughout the banquet hall, Zhuang Ning handed his hand to Chen Huijie with a gentle smile on his face, just like the first time they met: "Then how can I refuse?"

This was the first dance of the banquet. The band listened to opinions and selected music for beginners. The melodious orchestral music was as soft as moonlight. It was a beautiful night. Everyone quietly watched the man and woman in the center dancing, their steps intertwined and their postures gentle.

Zhuang Ning really didn't lie. At first, his dancing was clumsy, but he soon handed over all his movements to Chen Huijie. Chen Huijie also showed the qualities of an aristocratic girl and guided Zhuang Ning to dance one dance after another. Their eyes were on each other, and they were so well matched.

"It seems that Longmen can be safely handed over to Huijie." Wei Yanwu said.

Wen Yue raised an eyebrow: "Really?"

"The Doctor works very well with her. Even if she is unable to do something, there will always be someone to give her advice."

The music faded away and the two stopped dancing. There was already some sweat on Zhuang Ning's face. He slowly turned his neck and saw pairs of eyes filled with jealousy and disdain. He became the center of the stage and the person favored by the Lord of Longmen City.

He also understood the girl's intention. Chen Huijie was expressing her thoughts in this way.

Zhuang Ning remained silent, holding Chen Huijie's hand, and on the way he just showed a just right smile.