S2 was the Federation's heavy industrial zone, especially the four large states surrounding Green Dragon Mountain. Perhaps it did not gather the majority of the Federation's wealth, but as far as Xu Le knew, at least most of the industrial equipment was in the factories on the plains. Regardless of the type of equipment, they all emitted a bone-chilling metallic smell. Metal may be tired, but the industrial workers on this land would not be tired. They went to work silently and numbly, operating machines in exchange for a meager wage. They lived a dull and peaceful life, never raising their heads. If they did, they would see a sky full of stars. They also could not take a spaceship to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the universe.
The mechanical life of S2 was broken many years ago, because there would always be people standing in hell looking up to heaven and then giving birth to a resentful heart. There were many industrial workers in the lower strata of society. They did not have the ambition to become the pride of the heavens, but in human nature, there was always the desire to make their lives better, and this desire was very understandable.
In the face of the greedy profits of the giant corporations and capitalists, there were finally some people who began to reveal their true colors. Then, they were defeated by the Federal Army's encirclement and suppression. They fled into the dangerous Green Dragon Mountain area. These people hibernated like injured beasts, recuperated, grew stronger, and then came out again, only to be defeated again.
In this repeated process, the guerrillas in Green Dragon Mountain gradually gained the support of many people in the four states surrounding the mountain. They also gained the political status of the anti-government army from The Glory Of The Charter and gradually became a force to be reckoned with. This group of idealists and their descendants may not have forgotten their original intentions, but the firm determination to resist the Federation government gradually had little to do with these original intentions. They relied only on the hot blood in their hearts and the hot blood that their predecessors and companions had spilled on this land.
Then came the rise of George Carlinism. Supporters of the anti-government army began to spread from the four states to S1 planet and every corner of the Federation. Their momentum rose sharply, but Commissioner Medellin began to promote non-violence, which began to marginalize the armed forces in the mountains. This politician stood in front of the stage of the anti-government army and opened his hands to absorb the grievances of the Federation people against the unfairness, turning them into a kind of power of faith, until today …
The Oak Region was one of the four regions surrounded by mountains. Walking on the streets of the capital city of the region, Xu Le seriously looked at the buildings on the side of the street, feeling the atmosphere of this place. In his eyes, no matter how mechanically fixed this planet was, it was still much better than his hometown, Donglin. The Donglin District was a barren world. People had nothing to do and could only rely on the government to survive. Although there was coffee to drink and television to watch, having something to do and having nothing to do was always a different feeling.
The universe is too vast, and the personality characteristics of people in different regions are very different. Looking at the green flags on the buildings that represent the support of the anti-government forces, he could not help but frown and think to himself.
The two of them stopped at the entrance of a splendid nightclub and walked inside. The waiters in black and white uniforms were a little surprised to see business in the middle of the day, but their excellent training made them not show any surprise. They warmly and respectfully welcomed the two of them in.
This nightclub was called Coco. It was a very delicate and even a little stingy name, but it was the most legendary place in the capital city of the Oak Region. Countless joys and sorrows and conflicts of interest were played out here. Xu Le and Bai Yulan were not familiar with these stories, but they vaguely heard that the owner behind the nightclub insisted on using this name for some reason. It was said that it was to commemorate, and also to forget.
The sun was high in the sky, and a faint shadow of the moon could be seen on the horizon. Xu Le stood by the window and squinted at the unfamiliar environment of this planet. He recalled the books he had read years ago, but he was not sure how many planets there were in the galaxy where S2 was located, and how many moons there were on the planet he was on.
Closing the heavy curtains, Xu Le sat back on the comfortable sofa. Just as he sat down, the door of the private room was pushed open. A female manager walked in with a gentle smile and asked in a low voice if there was anything he needed. The female manager hid the strange look in her eyes very well. After all, she had been in the Coco nightclub for a long time and had seen all kinds of strange people.
Secretary Bai, who had been silently following beside Xu Le, glanced at the luxurious decorations in the private room and whispered a few words. He ordered a bottle of wine that was neither expensive nor embarrassing. He also ordered a few snacks, and the strangest thing was that he also ordered two bowls of noodles.
The female manager smiled in response and turned to leave. Just as the door closed, she frowned. The two people in the room gave off a very strange feeling. The young man with small eyes who looked like the owner looked extremely honest and did not look like the owner at all. The gentle man who looked like the attendant was extremely gentle and delicate. He looked more like a guy who worked in a special industry. But these two men had to spend an entire day in the largest nightclub in the capital city of the Oak Region and ordered two bowls of noodles.
The curtains were drawn so tightly that no light could pass through. The atmosphere in the spacious private room was somewhat stifling. Bai Yulan silently poured wine for Xu Le and did not say a word. Xu Le looked at the few strands of black hair on his smooth forehead. In the end, he could not control his emotions and said, "I don't understand why you have to follow me."
"You are my boss. I don't know what business you are talking about, but I have to follow you to feel at ease." Bai Yulan handed him a glass of wine. The red liquid in the glass was like blood. His eyes were gentle as he said softly, "I don't know how you managed to sneak the two of us out of the spaceport, but the shipment will arrive later. Without me, how are you going to pick it up?"
Xu Le looked at the man and wanted to say something, but in the end, he did not say anything. Bai Yulan was like the delicate knife that he always carried around with him. It was pleasing to the eye, but when the knife was unsheathed, it was extremely sharp. Although he definitely would not drag Bai Yulan into this mess, in the next few days, with Bai Yulan by his side, perhaps there would be a lot less trouble.
More importantly, the large box of firearms and equipment was still on its way to the cargo ship. Whether it was smuggling them from S1 or secretly transporting the dangerous tools, it was all arranged by Bai Yulan.
Only when he stepped foot on the streets of Oak State did Xu Le truly believe that the delicate man who had been quietly following him was indeed a ruthless person who had taken on many private jobs. Only this kind of person could be so familiar with the Federation's underground channels and be so confident in doing things.
"The nightclub doesn't have a scanning system, so I chose to stay here for a few days." Xu Le did not explain his intentions to Bai Yulan. He raised the red wine in his glass and took a sip. The sourness that seeped into his heart and spleen made him feel a little uncomfortable, so he swallowed with difficulty.
Bai Yulan, on the other hand, drank very smoothly and elegantly without asking any questions.
Although it was a short space flight from S1 to S2, it was still expensive, especially since they had taken an irregular route. Coupled with the transportation of the box of firearms and equipment, the cost was enormous. Thinking of this, Xu Le suddenly felt a little apologetic as he looked at the delicate man who was drinking silently beside him.
The money was taken from Li Xiaotong, and the route was arranged by Bai Yulan. Xu Le felt a little sorry for these two men. The seventh young master of the Li family had no idea what he wanted the money for. This investment would undoubtedly fail, and fail miserably.
Sitting from noon to night, no matter how luxurious the room was, no matter how delicious the food and drinks were, it would still be boring. Bai Yulan glanced at him and said, "It's too lively outside, and it's too quiet here."
He could tell what Xu Le was waiting for. Perhaps it was time, or perhaps it was news. As someone who dedicated his life to money, he could only accompany him and wait, occasionally reminding him if there was anything missing.
Xu Le was stunned for a moment, then nodded. Bai Yulan stood up with a smile, walked out of the room, and called a few waitresses who were in charge of accompanying the singer. The nightclub managers were very efficient. Although it was close to nightfall and not yet at its peak, a row of girls dressed in black stockings, purple dresses, or hair tied in ponytails appeared in front of Xu Le in less than half a minute. This kind of speed was really admirable.
In Hexi Province, he had paid for Uncle Yue Yue's whorehouse, brought the crown prince of the Tai family to break his virginity, and accompanied the seventh young master of the Li family to go to the nightclub in the capital. Although Xu Le had never been in the water, he was not unfamiliar with this kind of scene. He smiled and invited a beautiful girl with a plump body to sit beside him, letting her do whatever she wanted.
The sound system, which had been singing alone for a long time, finally welcomed the sound of real people mixing in. The lonely luxurious room began to become lively. There were girls singing, and Bai Yulan smiled and greeted the girl in his arms. Xu Le was trying his best to eat the noodles in front of him. He ate with a swishing sound, swallowing mountains and rivers. It was clearly his fourth bowl of noodles, but he felt like he was eating his first meal after five days of starvation.
The girl who was singing next to Xu Le stared at him dumbfoundedly. No matter how good her service was, at this time, she was stunned. She held the microphone, her beautiful red lips slightly opened, and her mouth moved exaggeratedly.
Bai Yulan's eyes slightly slanted and glanced at Xu Le. She was a little intimidated by the way he was wolfing down his food. She wondered what she was going to do in the next few days that made this guy feel like he was going to die from hunger.
They sang until dawn. Xu Le had already finished his sixth bowl of noodles, and Bai Yulan had also silently drank her third bottle of wine. The two singing girls' voices were already a little hoarse. They looked at each other, but did not dare to leave. Who knew what these two strange people in the room wanted to do. There was no joke, not even their hands touching the side of their bodies. Other than singing, there seemed to be no other way to break the pressure in the room.
At this time, there was a knock on the door of the room. The female manager, dressed in a black formal dress, walked in very respectfully. She half squatted in front of Xu Le and said softly, "I didn't know you were an important guest. Previously, I neglected you. Sister Ke asked me to ask you when you are free to meet her."
When these words came out, the eyes of the two singing girls flashed with a trace of shock. This female manager, who squatted in front of the young guests, had an extremely high status in the nightclub. How could she become an obedient rabbit today? As for the two words "sister Ke" that they vaguely heard, could it be that she was the legendary person?
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