After the interrogation ended, not long after the three interrogators left, the interrogation room door was pushed open again.
Gu Jun saw Tong Ye walk in. Tong Ye waved at him. "Come on, let's go back to the Spell Department. You'll be spending this New Year's holiday at the Spell Department's base. Let's not worry about that for now. We'll talk about it after the reunion dinner. "
"Tong Ye …" Gu Jun wanted to stand up but there was a sense of helplessness and anxiety in his heart. He did not want to leave just like that.
"That's enough." Tong Ye raised his voice. "If you still want your plan to work, then listen to me. Let's go."
Gathering his strength, Gu Jun stood up and followed.
Along the way, neither of them spoke. They were escorted out of the review building by a team of Action Department members. They got into Tong Ye's private car and left the headquarters.
There were only two of them in the backseat. The partition between the front and back seats was lowered so the driver could not hear them.
Elder Tong suddenly gave a long sigh. "If you have anything that you wish to ask me, feel free to ask."
"I've put you in a difficult position this time, haven't I?" Gu Jun looked at his superior.
He knew that even though Tong Ye was gaining power, even within Phecda, there was still a group of elders holding him down.
Even if they were all working for the common good, different opinions and opinions could still lead to huge conflicts and disagreements.
Not to mention, many of them had their own selfish motives …
"Of course it will be difficult. Initially, I was able to support you but now it's hard to say." Tong Ye patted Gu Jun's shoulder. "Ah Jun, I don't want to blame you. I can understand how you feel. Years ago, I suggested to explore and develop Spell Department but the higher-ups did not agree. I know the enemy is far more powerful than us in this aspect and I know that falling behind will lead to trouble but the higher-ups still did not listen to me. I know that kind of feeling. 'Don't cry until you see the coffin ', why do you think there is such an old saying? Some dishes have to be cooked slowly or else you won't even be able to chew them. "
"We might not have time to waste another 20 years." Gu Jun's voice turned heavy again.
Tong Ye looked at him. "Look at the dark circles under your eyes. How long has it been since you had a good night's sleep? Ah Jun, even if you're confident, they won't believe you, let alone you. Even if God suddenly jumped out and patted his chest to say that you were right, they would still doubt that God was fake. As long as there is a possibility that you're wrong, or that you're crazy, or that you're lying, there will be no drastic changes. These disasters won't be able to shake this civilization. "
Gu Jun looked out the window at the street that was retreating. It was decorated with a festive atmosphere. People walked to and fro. It was hard to associate this with the impending disaster.
For the people of Da Hua City, it has been a long time since they experienced a disaster.
Of the two disasters this year, the locust plague and Locust Sickness happened at Mo Bei. The Alien Hand Disease happened at Eastern State. As for the global outbreak of Alien Infant Disease, if there was no pregnant woman in the family, they would not have felt it personally …
That was a good thing.
However, were these disasters not enough to shake this civilization?
One would not shed a tear until one saw the coffin. As long as the disaster did not truly arrive, one would not truly care …
His heart ached. "Tong Ye, when the disaster that can shake this civilization arrives, will it be too late?"
Tong Ye was silent for a moment. The wrinkles on his forehead twitched. "This is us … This is us humans. If you say he's sick, then he's really sick. "
Gu Jun also fell into silence. He kept looking at the scenery outside the car. He saw parents holding their children's hands as they wandered around, young couples fooling around …
"This plan is hopeless, right?" After some time, he suddenly asked, "At most, we can continue to improve the health insurance. The whole world coming together to get free medical treatment for everyone, the higher-ups never expected that to happen, right? From the beginning, they were inclined to believe that I was insane. They were inclined to believe that even if I really had hemoptysis, it would only arrive a few hundred or a few thousand years later, leaving it to the later generations to solve. Tong Ye, tell me the truth. "
Tong Ye sighed. "The higher-ups believe that the society you described has not been built yet, we can only do it step by step."
"At a time like this, you're still playing politics with me?" Gu Jun turned to look at Tong Ye. "Tell me."
"Yes, it's temporarily impossible!" Tong Ye slammed on the seat. He was getting anxious. "That's why we need to find another solution. Ah Jun, I have people above me and above me, it's not going to be easy. Furthermore, do you think they don't want world peace? They can't do it. You have to admit that there are some flaws in our world. Humanity is not perfect, human civilization is not perfect. But can we find another way? "
Elder Tong slowed down his speech. "Ah Jun, it's still the same. I've told you before, the higher-ups want you to focus on contacting City of Dusk and try your best to get as much help as possible. I also think this is the most feasible way. Previously, it was the mental pillar technology and Carlop midwifery. What about next time? Maybe they'll give you a perpetual motion technology, a new energy technology, or a cancer cure technology. Then the problem with your plan will be easily solved. "
The trace of anxiety in Gu Jun's heart grew stronger. He tried his best to suppress it …
After a while, he took a deep breath and nodded. Maybe … maybe it's time to try this …
"Don't think so much. Have a good New Year and calm down." Tong Ye saw Gu Jun's hesitation and comforted him. "Even if it can't be done in one go, there are still many things that can be fought for. But you have to be in a better state of mind or else the opposition will use it as an excuse and it will make those who are wavering lose confidence in you. "
Tong Ye paused before continuing. "Wherever there are people, there will be conflicts. We will not be able to escape from power struggles and conflicts of interest. Even though you've made so many contributions, not everyone likes you. There will be people who want to kick you out. Don't give them the chance. "
Gu Jun was silent but his heart was in turmoil.
"There are some things," Tong Ye said, "Even if they don't understand us, we still have to do them or else no one will do them. We should do as much as we can."
The car returned to the Spell Department base. The base was decorated with festive lights. It was nightfall and bright red electronic lanterns lit up the road.
The car headed straight to the restaurant at the recreational center. There were quite a number of people staying at the base for the New Year. Some of them would be leaving after a few days. Therefore, Wu Shiyu was responsible for preparing a grand reunion dinner. They were waiting for them to arrive.
"Tong Ye, does everyone know about me?"
"We know you're not in a good mood at New York. You even threw a tantrum. You have to keep the details a secret."
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