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墨書 Inktalez
Date: October 7th
"Oh, so you are a formal party member? Indeed, if it were me, I wouldn't dare to open the door even if someone outside recognized me. It's hard to judge when faced with someone who has lost their sanity and is holding a gun."
"Thinking about it carefully, it does seem that way. If the other party runs out of bullets, and there are more people going out at this time..."
"Has this comrade flirted with other girls?"
"Flirting might not be the case, but trouble can come from nowhere."
Hearing the rapidly changing atmosphere and discussions around him, Chen Kai's face turned ashen. He had initially hoped to leverage the environment here and the good impression he had made upon arriving to pin a label on the other party.
However, he never expected that this seemingly honest fellow would be so shameless; truly, he had no sense of shame.
While Chen Kai was contemplating these matters, he never realized that his own actions were far more despicable. A self-centered fellow like him never considered his own faults; everything he received and did was taken for granted, while all responsibilities fell on others.
Liu Lianyue, who had been silent until now, looked at Yang Xiaoyou with a hint of admiration in her eyes. Although she held a position of real power, it was indeed inconvenient to directly suppress things at this moment. The Progressive Faction was already in a difficult position; their environment was not much better than before the Common Unity Party stepped into the spotlight. Now, they needed to maintain a low profile within the party.
Yet Yang Xiaoyou did not shy away from addressing the issue at hand. Liu Lianyue realized she hadn't chosen the wrong person; unfortunately, Yang was just a bit too cautious.
The earlier situation gave Liu Lianyue a strange feeling; it seemed that Yang's tone carried something else that subtly altered the atmosphere in the room.
However, Liu Lianyue could only sense this feeling without fully understanding it. She merely attributed it to Yang being capable and adept at stirring emotions.
"Hey, what's going on here? It's quite heated!" Just as the situation began to tilt towards Yang Xiaoyou and doubts about Chen Kai started to arise, a man's voice came from outside.
Chen Kai, who had been pale-faced and sweating profusely, felt a surge of joy upon hearing this voice. He quickly called out with a hint of urgency, "Brother Ma!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a seemingly ordinary man dressed in casual clothes entered from the crowd.
"Chen is here too. What's going on?" The Slender-Eyed Man scanned the crowd with a casual glance. His tone was calm but carried an undeniable authority.
Many people recognized him as a member of the Common Unity Party, responsible for this area, and judging by the expressions of others, he seemed to hold a high position.
"The newcomers just have their own ideas. You haven't shown your face until now; what do you want by stepping forward now?" Liu Lianyue, who had originally planned to let Yang Xiaoyou handle things on her own, felt her expression change slightly upon seeing the man before her. She spoke in a low voice.
"Oh? Isn't this Team Leader Liu? Heh, so this is the newcomer you introduced. Has he agreed to join you?" Ma Xiaoyun seemed to have just noticed Liu Lianyue, a hint of surprise flashing across her face.
However, it was clear from her tone that she was being deliberately provocative, suggesting that this fellow was not on good terms with Liu Lianyue.
Yang Xiaoyou couldn't help but roll her eyes at Liu Lianyue. To be honest, the Common Unity Party's ability to step forward confidently and risk their lives alongside Liu Lianyue to rescue people at Pudong Airport was no small feat.
At the time, the news of the rescue organized by the Common Unity Party had been heavily promoted using all their resources, but they downplayed the presence of the Progressive Faction during the process.
Without Liu Lianyue's actions, while there might have been other ways to proceed, it certainly wouldn't have gone as smoothly as it did. Seeing Liu Lianyue, who should have been a hero, clearly facing exclusion made Yang Xiaoyou feel a bit melancholic. However, she had chosen this path herself; since she had made that choice, she needed to have the courage to face reality.
"Hmph! He’s just joining as an ordinary member; he’s clearly not combat-oriented. Joining us would be too risky," Liu Lianyue said coldly, trying to assert herself.
"Heh, is that so? Actually, a girl like you staying there also carries significant risks. Alright, everyone disperse for now; we’ll be having an induction speech soon. Don’t let yourselves fall behind those who take shortcuts," Ma Xiaoyun said casually, waving her hand dismissively.
Watching her greet Chen Kai made it clear that she was there to help him out of a tight spot while subtly drawing attention away from Yang Xiaoyou.
With Ma Xiaoyun's strong intervention, the circle formed by these reserve party members gradually dispersed into smaller groups again.
After casting one last mocking glance at Liu Lianyue and Yang Xiaoyou, Ma Xiaoyun left without saying another word and walked out with Chen Kai.
"Hey, are you enjoying yourself in a place like this?" Yang Xiaoyou felt little annoyance at their departure. Chen Kai's character wasn't worth much of her effort; if she could step on him along the way, she would. If he got rescued, then so be it; it wasn't worth spending time and energy on.
"It's just a difference in ideology. The other side has some awareness; I believe our Leader will resolve the issues at hand," Liu Lianyue said as she adjusted her hat brim, her tone somewhat heavy as if burdened by something.
Hearing her words, Yang Xiaoyou didn't say much more. Although she felt some discomfort regarding Liu Lianyue's situation, she wouldn't choose to offer help because of it. As for their Leader now, he was still in a phase of rapid growth.
Whether he could perfectly handle the current issues remained uncertain. However, since he had managed to create such a stir back then, his potential and growth rate could not be measured by ordinary standards. This early training and pressure might very well refine him and significantly shorten his original growth period. "Hmm, is that so?" At that moment, Yang Xiaoyou followed Liu Lianyue with a hint of confusion in her eyes as if she had lost focus.
It is difficult for an individual to cultivate a presence, but when a crowd gathers, they can exude such an aura. However, the collective presence tends to be more diffuse, merely creating a sensation. For instance, if an ordinary person is gazed upon negatively by a large group, they will likely feel anxious due to this influence.
The earlier scene was somewhat similar. Under the atmosphere stirred by Chen Kai, an unfavorable presence unexpectedly emerged. As he turned to manipulate the audience's perspectives and opinions through language, he clearly sensed this pulse.
He gained further understanding of the alternative existence of "presence." Compared to the "presence" on the battlefield, the earlier situation was merely a drizzle. Yet, precisely because it was weak, it became easier for him to capture and influence.
In addition to his external displays such as tone and expression guiding the situation, his own comprehension of "presence" played a significant supportive role. It was because he sensed the changes that he could better lead the way.
Liu Lianyue beside him should have felt this as well. Although her strength was commendable, she lacked real combat experience and had limited perspective; she could not discern the specific significance represented by that strange atmosphere earlier.
"Ah, that Chen Kai actually helped out a bit. If there's a chance in the future, I should thank him," Yang Xiaoyou said as she snapped out of her thoughts and followed Liu Lianyue through several lounges into the grand hall of the Opera House.
At that moment, the hall was already packed with people. On the stage of the Opera House were seven judges' seats, seemingly there to determine whether the speakers would ultimately qualify.
"You don't need to worry too much here. You've been an external member for quite some time now, and with my influence, they will give you some face. Just don't be too nervous and avoid making mistakes," Liu Lianyue said as she patted Yang Xiaoyou's shoulder in a comforting manner.
From her tone now, it seemed that her previously low spirits had completely recovered. However, whether she truly no longer cared was something only she knew!
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