After the fireworks bloomed, Xu Le and Zhang Xiaomeng walked down the iron tower. The stairs were so long, but the two of them hoped it would be longer. Just as the New Year bell rang, they warmed each other and held hands like a real couple. They strolled along the bustling streets of Linhai, not thinking or thinking about anything. When they walked in front of the big holographic screen at the intersection of the city center with freshly baked bread in hand, it was the last minute countdown of the 66th year of the Constitutional Calendar. There was a sea of people at the intersection of the street. Young people with excited and praying expressions were watching the constantly changing numbers on the holographic screen.
Xu Le smiled. He glanced at Zhang Xiaomeng in his arms and said, "See? Actually, most people's lives are normal and full like this. " The crowd was crowded, and the chill of winter was forced back. Zhang Xiaomeng, whose cheeks were slightly red, took off her hat and said, "But we can't always just look at the surface."
The two of them were silent in the sea of people, quietly cuddling together. It was strange to say that this young man and woman were used to being silent in front of others. Only when they were together did they seem to have more words and expressions.
"Ten, nine, eight, seven …" As the numbers on the huge screen changed, the people in the square at the crossroads began to loudly count down. Their voices became louder and louder, more and more orderly, shaking the two bright moons in the sky.
"Three! … Two! … One! "
The numbers finally reached zero, and the 66th year of the Constitutional Era took its last step. The second hand of the New Year welcomed the cheers of countless people and ribbons in the square.
"Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year 67!"
People happily waved the scarves and hats in their hands and blew the trumpets to add noise to the New Year's atmosphere. Their companions began to hug each other, and the young men took advantage of the New Year's atmosphere to bravely hug the girls they didn't know.
Zhang Xiaomeng held back her laughter as she was dragged away by Xu Le away from this noisy and "dangerous" area. At certain moments, the possessiveness and jealousy displayed by young men would be extremely cute, making a girl's heart feel sweet. However, that trace of sweetness turned into calmness and disappointment in an instant. She looked at Xu Le and said, "My mission has failed, so it's also over. There's no meaning in staying in Ewha University anymore. I'll probably return to S2 the day after tomorrow."
Xu Le remained silent. He didn't say anything like waiting for her. After this parting, he didn't know when they would meet again. He also didn't try to keep her. The situation in the Four Prefectures was too critical. She had to return to the place she missed and fight with those strangers.
"Be careful." He lowered his head and put the glove back on her hand. He gently held it and then gave her a New Year's hug.
Suddenly, his gaze moved from Zhang Xiaomeng's shoulder to the hologram screen in confusion. This was because he discovered that the face of Jian Shui'er, who was doing the New Year's greeting on the Federation TV station, had suddenly disappeared and was replaced by a very familiar news anchor.
At the same time, Xu Le wasn't the only one who noticed the change in the hologram screen. The people in the square at the end of the street also looked at the hologram screen in confusion.
The female news anchor's expression was slightly flustered. She said, "Now, we'll broadcast a piece of news that our station has just received …" After saying this, the good news anchor immediately calmed down. "A piece of news from a reliable source has confirmed …"
The Federation TV station's news often had a break in breaking news, but on this special occasion of the New Year, it was undoubtedly a very important thing to do. The people in the square at the end of the street quieted down. They looked at the huge hologram screen with a trace of uneasiness and listened to the female news anchor's voice in the air.
The female news anchor's voice was a bit hurried, but there was an unconcealable joy between her eyebrows. The people in the Federation who were watching this news immediately felt relieved. It seemed that the President was not assassinated, nor was it the Empire taking advantage of the Federation's New Year to launch a brazen invasion. Then what kind of good news would make the Federation TV station's director make the decision to break in the broadcast at the first possible moment?
"Just half an hour ago, the Federation Management Committee member Mr. Pabre's transport plane has landed at the Green Dragon Mountain Airport in Region S2. The Green Dragon Mountain Airport is the only air passage between Green Dragon Mountain and the outside world. Currently, it is still under the control of the anti-government forces. The following is the image that our station has just received. "
The people in the square at the end of the street looked at the hologram screen in disbelief. They saw a tall man wearing a gray windbreaker, under the protection of several aides, walking down the gangway of a shabby transport plane. And below the transport plane, several leaders of the anti-government forces greeted him with a serious expression.
The tall man's face was a bit dark, the lines of his face were as sharp as a knife, showing this person's resolute character. His lips were a bit thick. He was the rising political star of the Federation in the past two years, member Pabre who was deeply supported by the majority of the middle and lower class people.
In the news image on the hologram screen, member Pabre's broad right hand and the hand of the leader of the anti-government forces were tightly clasped together.
At the same time, the Federation TV station's news anchor's voiceover continued to sound: "We don't know when member Pabre left the capital special district and went to the Green Dragon Mountain military area, but according to the press release sent by the member's office, member Pabre's trip was invited by the anti-government forces leader Nanshui to negotiate a settlement agreement."
"According to the latest news, the two sides have reached an agreement on the specific details of the agreement. Within the next forty-eight hours, the anti-government forces will fully withdraw from the four states around the mountain, maintaining an effective zone of peace between them and the government forces."
"Member Pabre's office has publicly called for the government and the military to maintain a restrained attitude before the settlement agreement is signed. At the same time, they said that the specific provisions of the settlement agreement will be sent to the Management Committee and the President's Office in the shortest time possible … Member Pabre believes that this settlement agreement will certainly satisfy the dignity and demands of all parties."
"According to our station's reporters in the four states, before eight o 'clock last night, the anti-government forces had already begun to withdraw, but no one expected that this was to welcome member Pabre's sudden visit."
"According to analysts, the reason why member Pabre's office showed such confidence in the press release is because the member has already obtained some kind of promise from the leader of the anti-government forces, Nanshui. The anti-government forces will make great concessions in the negotiations and accept the three key conditions put forward by the government."
The crowd in the square at the end of the street, who had been quietly listening to the news, finally burst into cheers at this time. Whether it was from the news or from Member Medellin's busy lobbying activities, the people of the Federation guessed that the military operation in Region S2 was about to begin, and that a civil war was about to break out. This fact cast a shadow over the New Year. However, just after the New Year, Member Pabre, who took the risk to travel to the anti-government forces' area on a transport plane, brought such a big surprise to the people that they couldn't help but cheer.
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"The President's press release has just responded by welcoming the peaceful intentions shown by the anti-government forces at the arrival of the New Year. At the same time, they are grateful to Member Pabre for his tireless efforts for peace, and are grateful to Member Pabre for taking the risk to personally travel to the mountain area. However, the press release also said that Mr. President is temporarily unable to understand the specific contents of the agreement, so he is unable to make a specific evaluation.
"The Management Committee has temporarily maintained silence. A liaison officer of the Member's office, who is willing to be named, expressed doubts about the true purpose of Member Pabre's trip. He also insisted that the action without the authorization of the President and the Management Committee is not legal, and that the legendary reconciliation agreement actually has no legal effect. "
The crowd in the square let out a series of extremely harsh boos. At this time, if the Federation Management Committee dared to pour cold water on this hard-won peace process, it would only cause the dissatisfaction of all the people of the Federation. The official dared not reveal his identity. It was obvious that he was a member who was unwilling to serve him. In the next election, he would be mercilessly abandoned by the angry people.
The news footage on the hologram changed to the image of the withdrawal of the anti-government forces that the television station had just received. The anti-government forces wearing dark military uniforms were methodically sitting in armored vehicles, along the rugged mountain road, and retreating into the deep mountains and forests.
Immediately after, the news anchor's voice sounded again. "The Ministry of Defense still has not officially responded. According to analysts, the Federal military has been preparing for the spring offensive for as long as two years. It is impossible for them to slow down the pace of preparation for war because of the reconciliation agreement reached by Member Pabre alone with the anti-government forces. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, citing that today is a public holiday, rejected our request for an interview … "
When she said this, the female anchor's expression was very serious, but her voice deliberately paused. It was obvious that she wanted to use the ridiculous excuse of the Ministry of Defense to be booed by all the people of the Federation.
"General Zou Yingxing, the deputy director of logistics of the Ministry of Defense, said in his personal capacity during an interview with our station. As a loyal soldier of the Federation, he will firmly carry out every order of Mr. President and the Management Committee. However, he is more willing to let the mechas and bullets of the Federal Army pour down on the land of the Empire people … He is very optimistic about the future prospects of this reconciliation agreement. "
"All the signs show that Senator Prabble's adventure has already borne a lot of fruit. Peace may come, but civil war may not start … "The female anchor on the hologram looked at the camera and said with a smile," Without a doubt, this is the best New Year's gift that Member Pabre has given to all the people of the Federation in the 67th year of the Constitutional Calendar. "
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Hearing the cheers around him, and hearing the voice of Member Pabre, Xu Le retracted his gaze from the hologram. He couldn't believe his ears and laughed happily. He looked at Zhang Xiaomeng beside him and said, "It looks like you don't have to rush back."
Zhang Xiaomeng looked at the images on the hologram in disbelief. She asked in surprise and doubt, "Why wasn't there any news beforehand? The Member of Parliament doesn't seem to know either. "
Right at this moment, Xu Le's phone rang. A familiar voice that he hadn't heard for a long time came from the other end of the phone. That voice was full of fatigue and faint satisfaction. "My work is done. Where are you? Have a drink with me."
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