Chapter 1412: Still the Same After Millennia

“Hahaha!”

“Alien technology, that’s hilarious!”

In the Ancient Culture Research and Analysis Archival Room, someone was laughing while hitting the table.

“Stop laughing, without the Southwest rain, East Sea typhoon, Sea City Phoenix, and Three Rivers Drainage, would you think it was Immortal?”

“I wouldn’t think so, it’s the new millennium, who still believes in Immortals?”

Thanks to the development of the technological society, especially in secular countries like Hua Country, fewer and fewer people believe in Immortals nowadays.

If Lu Zheng hadn’t revealed so many clues, the people in the Ancient Culture Archival Room wouldn’t have thought of mythology and legends.

“Thus, the rumors in various circles all seem plausible, with some even claiming we’ve discovered alien technology in Sanxingdui, attracting many foreigners to rush there.”

“It’s sparked a wave of tourism frenzy.”

“It’s all uncertain; over there, people are just taking chances without guarantees.”

“The sudden appearance of the Nine Islands of the South Sea can’t be hidden from those who are observant.”

“Those old friends in the south are calling us one after another, even more frequently than during the Mianbei lightning incident.”

“It hasn’t been this enthusiastic for a long time.”

“Back then, they were unsure of the truth of the Red Chess River project, and the Mianbei lightning incident was just an uncontrollable power meant for destruction and couldn’t be used frequently, lest it isolate itself from the world.”

“But the Nine Islands of the South Sea is a force that has completely turned the strategic situation around.”

“The South Sea has completely become our inland sea; no foreign warships dare to recklessly intrude anymore.”

“And this is just building islands in the South Sea; they aren’t sure whether we might do the same elsewhere.”

“Not to mention, if we build a big island next to Hawaii, do you think the Lighthouse Country would go mad?”

“No need to go that far, just imagine if we place a nail in the Philippine Sea, in the triangle between Japan, the Philippines, and Guam, they’d go crazy.”

“Pff, you all think too small; remember, outside the West Coast of the Lighthouse Country lies the vast Pacific Ocean.”

“So, with the South Sea as our base, whether southward, eastward, or westward, everywhere lies close to public seas of various countries; as long as we build an island, that island is ours, how could they not fear?”

“Hahaha!”

Although Lu Zheng isn’t someone they can easily command, it doesn’t stop them from fantasizing, and the old friends in the south don’t know the inside story either!

Besides, if Lu Zheng is treated well, there is hope for future islands as well; how about marking potential future island locations?

“Calm down everyone, are we the type to act aggressively step by step?”

Even the elder sitting at the head couldn’t help but smile, the harvest from the Nine Islands of the South Sea was too great indeed.

“The appearance of these nine islands already signifies that the Asia-Pacific situation has become irreversible.”

“Indeed, it’s no longer a contest between two powers; it’s advancing rapidly, even remarkably fast.”

“We’ve secured the strategic choke point north of the Malacca Strait, thereby cutting off the lifelines of our northeastern neighbors.”

“It’s easy to speed up but hard to turn back; internally, they’ve already split into factions, fighting fiercely against each other.”

“Deserved!”

“Don’t be complacent, keep an eye on the movements of those guys across the ocean.”

“Yes!”

…

On the other side, Lu Zheng and Si Lingxi, together with Zhao Xiaodao and Gu Tingting, called Lin Wan after work and found a hotel for dinner.

With Gu Tingting present, the group refrained from openly discussing things that couldn’t be mentioned, besides Gu Tingting talking about the concert, Zhao Xiaodao was chatting about entertainment gossip and her latest drama.

Si Lingxi and Gu Tingting chatted about music, Zhao Xiaodao listened intently from the side, also considering how to make the drama more authentic.

Lin Wan couldn’t get a word in; Lu Zheng whispered beside her, “How’s the situation?”

“Cautious and with all their means.” Lin Wan nodded, “But based on my observations, if they can’t figure out the truth behind the scenes, they probably won’t dare provoke us lightly anymore.”

Those truly powerful individuals all have their own bunkers; they might not even fear nuclear war, but they can’t help but worry about this invisible, mysterious Extraordinary Power.”

Mystery represents the unknown, and the unknown represents fear; facing Lu Zheng is like ancient people facing lightning.”

It’s undeniable that thousands of years ago, people feared lightning the most, and now their greatest fear is still lightning, which is slightly humorous.”

“Pff, so timid!”

Lu Zheng expressed speechlessness, “I thought they’d have a stress response; I’ve already prepared for a massacre.”

“Don’t joke, if you don’t act, they won’t have a stress response either.” Lin Wan said.

“So for the short term, the other side should settle down?” Lu Zheng asked.

Lin Wan nodded, “Definitely.”

“That’s good.” Lu Zheng said, “What the top needs most, is time, isn’t it?”

“Exactly.” Lin Wan replied, “Luck is on our side; their internal issues are more severe than ours. Given enough time, they might even disintegrate on their own.”

“Then won’t the national soccer ranking drop by fifty places?” Lu Zheng clicked his tongue.

Lin Wan speechless, “Why is the first thing you think of the national soccer team?”

“Because the other impacts are gradual, while changes in the soccer team’s ranking are direct and obvious.” Lu Zheng explained, “Basketball has to work hard too, or the changes might not be small either.”

Lin Wan, “…”

Lu Zheng and Lin Wan were joking around, while Gu Tingting was becoming increasingly excited.

“Right, right, that’s the feeling!”

Hearing Si Lingxi’s guidance, Gu Tingting nodded excitedly, “I’ve indeed unintentionally entered this state a few times!”

Zhao Xiaodao looked confused, surprised that music truly had such mystical feelings.

Si Lingxi looked at Gu Tingting, then at Zhao Xiaodao, “But when filming drama, techniques and methods are more important than Mental Realm.”

Si Lingxi said to Gu Tingting, “Aren’t you joining the drama crew? I’ll teach you some techniques in my spare time over the next few days; maybe they’ll be useful.”

“Thank you, Sister Lingxi!”

Gu Tingting’s eyes sparkled, she thanked profusely and then quickly asked, “Can I use it in the Spring Festival Gala?”

Si Lingxi nodded, “Up to you.”

…

After dinner, each bid farewell.

Gu Tingting was making great strides on the path to becoming a domestic folk musician.

Zhao Xiaodao’s career remained at its peak, with higher content aspirations.

Rumor had it that Zhang Weili’s gym in Beidu was also packed, business was booming.

Thus, in the coming days, Si Lingxi transformed into a teacher once more, personally teaching Gu Tingting for a period until she joined the crew.

Meanwhile, when nothing was happening in Hai City, Great Jing had news.