"This isn't the first time that a song has been used in exchange for peace. During the great war when humans first stepped out of the universe, the song of a songstress was also used in exchange for the integration of two races. Isn't the current situation exactly the same as that? Regardless of whether it was in the past or today, everyone should have some idea of the power of a true songstress. To be able to maintain peace with the insects and even live on the same planet is our fortune. At the same time, it is also inevitable in the development of humanity. "
"After some research, I found that insects aren't born that big. Young insects are only that big and small, and they look very cute. Haha, please forgive me for using the word 'cute' to describe them, but they really do look like little pets." Xiao Ran smiled as he used his hands to make a gesture about the size of a puppy, then continued, "Furthermore, in the next few years or decades, as our next generation grows up, they will also have the same ability as Orchid. Perhaps each of these children will have an insect growing up with them, from childhood to adolescence, from adolescence to middle age, and even depending on each other for survival."
"You mean that you want us to go to the mother planet of the insects?" The Grand President nodded slowly, glanced at the others who were deep in thought, and asked, "Just now, you said that everyone can have the same power as Orchid Lee. What do you mean?"
"Grand President, you should have heard that Orchid's mother, Lanxue Mei, was infected with the V bacteria during pregnancy and finally gave birth to Orchid, which caused Orchid to have the power to communicate with the insects. As for Sherry Dew …" At this point, Xiao Ran lightly shook his head. "Actually, she was also infected with the V bacteria, but she was indeed infected because she was used as a test subject."
"In other words, as long as a person is infected by the V bacteria, then that person can obtain the same ability as Orchid. Orchid's health also proves that the V bacteria doesn't actually cause harm to humans … but the prerequisite is that we have to find the right method."
As soon as Xiao Ran's words came out, the conference room immediately became noisy. Everyone looked at Xiao Ran. Some people had looks of approval, while others had looks of suspicion. Some people even stared at him angrily, but Xiao Ran didn't have any expression on his face in the face of all these different gazes.
"How can humans live together with those insects? This is simply ridiculous. I propose that we ask for support from all the ships. Get rid of the bugs completely. "
"You don't want peace, yet you insist on war. Is there something wrong with your head?"
"Don't argue, don't argue. I think what General Xiao said is very reasonable. We can try to pretend."
"Bullshit. Those bugs are a bunch of bloodthirsty creatures. How can they live together with humans? I can't imagine the day when the bugs suddenly go crazy and kill us all. "
"…"
All kinds of arguments rang out in the conference room. Some supported Xiao Ran, while others opposed Xiao Ran. The Grand President saw that the conference room was already in a mess and slammed his hand heavily on the table. "All of you, shut up!"
All of a sudden, the meeting room fell into silence again.
The Grand President took two deep puffs of his cigar. As he exhaled thick smoke, he asked Xiao Ran, "Are you planning to artificially infect humans with this type of V-bacteria and obtain the same power as orchids? But isn't Miss Sherry Dew infected with the V-bacteria currently being treated in the Central Hospital? How can you be sure of the safety of the V-bacteria infection? "
"There are already doctors who have formulated a drug that can suppress the growth of the V-bacteria according to Lan Xuemei's medical record. Of course, this drug won't really have the desired effect because we can't sacrifice this generation for the next generation. " Xiao Ran said this and paused for a moment. "But other than the drug suppression, there is another way to make the V-bacteria truly symbiotic with humans. Instead of making me say it, I don't need to use reality to prove it to you."
Xiao Ran slowly stood up and swept the conference room with a sharp gaze. "I just heard someone say that they want to go to war. I, Xiao Ran, absolutely do not agree with this idea. If we really go to war, I'd rather take people who share the same idea as me and join the camp of the bugs. It's not to become enemies with humans, but to preserve a spark for humans to continue. "
"The space jump technology of humans is inherited from the technology of the Jeladi people, and the technology of the Jeladi people comes from an even more ancient civilization. Because of the existence of the space barrier, the maximum jump distance is limited. And the energy consumption is also extremely terrifying. But under such circumstances, we humans have almost set foot in every corner of the Milky Way in just over 50 years. "
"But what about the bugs?" Xiao Ran sneered. "The bugs are an even more ancient race than that ancient civilization. I even think that the space jump technology was learned from the bugs. Do you know that the space barrier doesn't exist for bugs at all? They have lived for at least hundreds of thousands of years. Humans have set foot in the Milky Way in just over 50 years. Let me ask you, what about the bugs? Did they sleep every day for hundreds of thousands of years and do nothing? Are you dreaming? "
"I can guarantee that if we really go to war with the bugs, just dealing with the bugs in the Milky Way alone is enough to give humans a headache. If there are bugs in other galaxies, once what you said today is put into action, humans will inevitably have to face the bugs of countless galaxies. At that time, you will be the sinners of the entire human race!"
Every word of Xiao Ran's was powerful and resonant. After hearing what he said, those who opposed before widened their mouths and completely withered. Because what Xiao Ran said was not impossible, it was too likely. A race that was not weaker than humans in terms of strength, a race that could evolve with battle, a race that could perform space jumps at will without being affected by the space barrier, and a race that might have lived for more than hundreds of thousands of years. Such a race was absolutely not an enemy of humans because their numbers might completely overwhelm the entire human race.
Hearing Xiao Ran's words, President Glass also frowned. He thought about the possibility of Xiao Ran's words, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Xiao Ran said might be true. When he thought about the overwhelming number of bugs that would appear once the war started, President Glass only felt a chill in his heart. That kind of scene was really too terrifying.
"Phew …" President Glass exhaled, shook his head, and looked at Xiao Ran. "What you said makes sense. No matter what, humans can't become enemies with the bugs. Since you said that you can prove that other people can obtain the same ability as Orchid after being infected with the V bacteria and can even be sure that it's safe, prove it to us. Once you prove that your method is feasible, I will also start to recruit volunteers to conduct more tests."
"Okay." Xiao Ran nodded heavily and said, "But I have to bring Sherry Dew and Orchid to Vajra's home planet first."
President Glass thought for a moment and agreed. "Okay."
"In that case, the S.M.S. will go with General Xiao this time." Captain Vry, who had been silent all this time, knocked on his cigarette holder and stood up. Ozma also nodded at Xiao Ran from afar.
President Glass nodded and stood up. "Then you will go with General Xiao. Also, it's time to change the direction of public opinion within the ship group. Play the deleted scenes of the bugs helping the humans. General Xiao, when are you going to set off?"
Xiao Ran replied, "After a day of rest, we will set off."
"Okay, the ship group will cooperate with you. I will let Catherine go with you." President Glass nodded and waved his hand. "That's all for today. If there's anything else, wait until Brigadier General Xiao Ran returns from Vajra's home planet."
With President Glass's departure, the meeting ended. Captain Vry nodded at Xiao Ran from afar and turned to leave as well. Soon, only Brigadier General Perry, Xiao Ran, Ozma, and the adjutant were left in the meeting room.
Brigadier General Perry and the adjutant walked to Xiao Ran. "We can't continue fighting the bugs. After a few battles with the bugs, normal weapons have gradually lost their effectiveness. Moreover, the bugs are indeed not our enemy. Brigadier General Xiao Ran, it's up to you."
"Okay." Xiao Ran nodded and smiled. "Don't worry, I won't do something I'm not confident in."
After leaving the military headquarters, which was the MANF-class warship, Xiao Ran and Ozma went straight to the central hospital. Billy drove. Billy, who did not set off with the fleet, returned when the fleet returned. Moses sat in the passenger seat while Xiao Ran and Ozma sat in the back.
"How confident are you?" Ozma suddenly asked.
Xiao Ran looked at Ozma with a faint smile. "In what aspect?"
Ozma scratched his head and leaned back lazily. "The safety of going to the bug's home planet, the possibility of humans and bugs living together, and Miss Sherry Dew's illness."
"The safety of going to the bug's home planet is not a problem. The possibility of humans and bugs living together is also 100%." At this point, Xiao Ran's smile faded a little. "Whether Shirley Dew can completely turn the V bacteria into a symbiotic bacterium or not, in fact, it represents whether humans can live in symbiosis with the V bacteria. It is also the real foundation of whether humans and insects can understand each other. I don't know how confident I am, but everything will be clear after this."
Ozma shook his head. "I really didn't expect this. In fact, I thought they were enemies, but now they are going to become companions who may live together in the future. This feeling is … a little strange."
Xiao Ran smiled and did not reply.
When the car arrived at the hospital, they walked to Sherry Dew's ward. Billy and Moses stood on both sides of the ward. Xiao Ran pressed the communication button. "Sherry Dew, can I come in?"
"Come in."
Xiao Ran smiled and opened the door. At this time, only Sherry Dew and Orchid were in the ward. Just as Xiao Ran was about to ask Sherry Dew how she was feeling, he suddenly saw a small green thing in Orchid's arms. He raised his eyebrows. "Ozma, weren't you asking whether humans and bugs can live together? I think we have an answer now."
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