Chapter 1408 - 1407: Terrifying Speculation

Though the Nine Islands made it to the news, it didn't immediately become the top headline.

Because from start to finish, there were only a few words from the spokesperson, no pictures and no evidence, most netizens thought they were just tiny reefs.

While it was exciting, that was it. After all, there are already several unsinkable aircraft carriers, and the excitement threshold has been raised.

The authorities didn't put much effort into promoting it, as the sudden addition of over 400 square kilometers of territorial land overnight is quite startling.

Moreover, the shapes of those nine islands, they defy any logical explanation...

So, it's being kept low-key domestically for now, dealing with it as it comes, using an unchanging plan to manage the changes.

Unexpectedly, after the initial frenzy and calming down gradually, the external reactions weren't as intense as anticipated by the authorities.

Because reality far exceeded expectations, when the specifics were unclear, everyone hesitated and didn't dare to be the first to act.

In the wake of the Mianbei flash-killing incident and the death of the boss behind electric fraud, those with a heart didn't want a sudden myocardial infarction.

They all looked with suspicion and caution towards a certain Eastern Great Power.

This country's way of doing things has been consistent for many years: moderate and peaceful, taking action slowly and steadily, winning with righteousness.

So in everyone's eyes, whether it's the Mianbei flash-killing incident or the massacre of the fraud family, they don't really align with this country's style.

Even the Red Chess River project and the Nine Islands of the South Sea incident shouldn't be this aggressive.

The flaws are too many, the actions are too hasty, completely contradicting their style of planning before moving.

Yet these incidents happened blatantly, causing quite a stir.

Thus, many suspect that this mysterious force isn't fully under control.

Even though this mysterious force shows obvious goodwill towards Hua Country's culture and people, its own actions tend to be hasty and violent.

And for such a clearly hasty and violent mysterious force to act without hesitation can only explain one thing.

One country in this relationship is more like a collaborator, even a supporter.

So this matter becomes even more shocking.

One is the national high leadership playing support, the other is the terrifying capability of this mysterious force.

Hence...

"Even if we trace this supernatural mysterious force, what can we do?"

"Think about it, the governments of those small South Sea countries have to consider the White House's attitude; the White House serves the Lighthouse Country capitalists, and these capitalists want to enter the East to make money, they must follow Eastern laws and regulations..."

"But the Eastern upper echelons are merely collaborators of this mysterious force."

"The food chain appears, doesn't it?"

"But we still need to find out the details of this mysterious force!"

"See if they have enemies of the same level or if they can be broken apart."

"We must form a balance of power with them for our safety; none of you want to suddenly fall from a building or have a brain hemorrhage, right?"

"Everyone, the Lighthouse Country has never faced such a dangerous situation in history!"

"This force threatens our national security!"

"Awaken all sleepers, even penetrate their national security, find this mysterious force for me!"

...

Meanwhile, the mysterious force that many with heart can't forget is attending a wedding.

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

"Same to you, same to you!"

After the dormmate Tong Muxuan's wedding, another dormmate Zhao Wei stepped into the hall of marriage.

Accompanying Lu Zheng to the party, of course, was Lin Wan.

"How many years has it been for you two? When are you holding the banquet, or have you secretly gotten the certificate?" Tong Muxuan joked.

Lin Wan looked at Lu Zheng with a bemused smile.

Lu Zheng stood tall and said confidently, "Soon, soon."

Then turned to Lei Zhiyun, "And you, why haven't you gotten a girlfriend yet?"

Lei Zhiyun: ???

As the most educated among the four dorm friends, Lei Zhiyun has repeatedly met with accidents, and his dreams of love have been shattered.

"Girlfriend, what's that thing, can it be eaten?" Lei Zhiyun said lightly, "My life will be dedicated to national scientific research, women will only slow my sword-drawing speed."

Lu Zheng, Tong Muxuan, and Zhao Wei all leaned back tactically and let out a "whistle."

Su Mengmeng, Lin Wan, and Zhao Wei's bride all rolled their eyes simultaneously.

"Lei Zhiyun?"

A crisp voice rang out, and when everyone turned to look, Zhao Wei and his wife exclaimed in surprise, "Zi Yi?"

Lei Zhiyun was startled, "Liu Zi Yi?"

"What a coincidence!"

The visitor was a tall, beautiful woman with slightly curled long hair over her shoulders.

After introductions, it was clear that Liu Zi Yi was Lei Zhiyun's high school classmate and Zhao Wei's bride's college roommate.

"What a coincidence!"

Lei Zhiyun froze for a moment, finally seeing Liu Zi Yi's extended hand.

"Ha ha, what a coincidence. You're…" Lei Zhiyun looked at Liu Zi Yi's attire, "You're... a bridesmaid?"

"Yes!"

Liu Zi Yi glanced at Lei Zhiyun and couldn't help but laugh, "Groomsman?"

"Yes, yes..." Lei Zhiyun swallowed, visibly nervous.

"Whistle—"

Lu Zheng, Tong Muxuan, and Zhao Wei whistled again and turned away.

Soon, after the wedding ceremony, Zhao Wei went around toasting, and Lu Zheng and Lei Zhiyun returned from the groomsman group to the dining table.

"So, you still want to draw your sword?"

Lu Zheng nudged Lei Zhiyun, "Drawing the sword too quickly isn't good either."

"She's just returned to the country, still in the adaptation phase, asked me to show her around Hai City, so we'll just be friends for now." Lei Zhiyun smacked his lips and mentioned it, and then the classmates at the table began talking politics.

"The South Sea earthquake surprisingly shook out several small islands, quite miraculous."

"This time our response was quick, occupying them immediately."

"I wonder where they are. If they're in the middle of those occupied islands, it would be perfect, a four-sided encirclement flourishing in the center."

"Probably not, you see there's no commotion outside. If it were important, could the Lighthouse Country hold back from stirring the pot?"

"Sigh...when will those dozens of occupied ones be returned!"

"You're overthinking, it's impossible. There'll surely be joint development unless there's a world upheaval."

"I wonder when Meiji Island will open for tourism, I'd love to visit."

"Heart of the Ocean, I want to go there for my honeymoon."

"You need to find a girlfriend first."

"Hahaha..."

The topics discussed at the table were all things Lu Zheng had done, so he wasn't particularly interested. However, Lei Zhiyun's words caught his attention.

Just returned to the country?

Lu Zheng glanced at Lin Wan.

Lin Wan nodded and whispered, "I'll investigate tomorrow."