Chapter 29: Official announcement!
The Capital Planet, Airfield.
The battleship Wyvern landed under the numerous eyes of the
crowd.
When the gates of the battleship Wyvern opened, countless
cameras flew over, fighting to be the first on the scene, yet afraid
of getting too close. They recorded while floating in midair, the
various media companies all wanting to snatch away the big
headline.
A lot of these cameras were broadcasting live. As the battleship
landed on the airfield, the viewers have already filled the online
broadcasting sites to the brim in waiting.
They hoped to catch sight of that battle god, Wen XiaoYun, as
soon as he stepped off the battleship. Countless words flew
across the comment screen endlessly.
"Battle god? I really doubt it. Didn't you hear? Admiral Wen was
exposed to energy radiation on the garbage planet for a very long
time and became contaminated. His psychic powers have dropped
in level."
"That's right. News from half a month ago said that Admiral Wen'
already dropped to SS level."
"Dropping from SSS level to SS level in merely half a month,
doesn't that mean his psychic level is even lower now?"
"This depends on how much he was contaminated by the
radiation."
"Didn't they say he was completely exposed without any
protection at all? As a garbage planet that has been abandoned
for severely exceeding the radiation limit, the degree of
contamination mustn't be low, right?"
"That’s what we’re all thinking. If it weren't for his poor psychic
state, the Admiral also wouldn't have remained on B-324 for 2
months; he should have returned already."
"In that case, it's very likely that Admiral Wen is only S level
now?"
"S level psychic strength...… The commanders of the 1st legion
and 2nd legion are both SS level right? In both physical strength
and psychic strength."
"What do you mean with these words? What? Just because
Admiral Wen's psychic strength declined, he can't be the legion
commander anymore? The merits from Admiral Wen's previous
battles are nullified now? The contribution he made in
exterminating the Insect Empress no longer counts?"
"Hah hah. I definitely never said that...…"
"Here he comes, here he comes! Admiral Wen is coming out!"
The crowd lost interest in the discussions and all stretched their
necks out to stare. The manually controlled flying camera flew
over carefully, terrified of moving beyond the designated area
and getting shot down immediately by the standing soldiers.
Even the chat screen became empty, as if people were afraid
entering words would block their view, yet unwilling to directly
close the chat screen.
Just as the crowd raised their heads in expectation, Wen XiaoYun
walked out first from the battleship's big gates. The well-ironed
military uniform covering his entire body elongated his already
tall figure. Like a carving made from God's own hands, his facial
features were just as handsome as before, calm, composed, and
steady. The comment screen instantly exploded again.
"Ahhhhhhh!"
"Ahhhh so handsome!"
"I'm dead, I'm dead. Not seeing Admiral Wen for so long, he's
still so handsome!"
"If I say Admiral Wen is the most handsome person in the
military, no one will mind right?!"
"He looks like he's in pretty good condition. I can't even tell that
he's been contaminated by energy radiation."
They've seen too many, too many people contaminated before.
Which of them didn't seem utterly haggard, thin and pallid. All of
them were in pretty terrible mental states. Not only this, some
even gave up in despair.
Because they all know that right now there's no treatment for
radiation treatment within the universe. As long as they've been
contaminated, their psychic powers will decrease continuously
until they become a normal person. Severe cases might even end
up dying.
Suddenly, the comment screen became strangely quiet for a few
seconds again. Then, the whole screen was covered with '?'.
"????????"
"Is my eyes going blurry? Who's that man behind my husband?!"
"Oh fck! Why is this person so close to Admiral Wen?"
"My god, he also looks so handsome. Is he also someone from
the 3rd legion?"
"??? Why's he holding my husband's hand?!"
Under everyone's astonished gazes, a head peeked out from
behind Wen XiaoYun.
With Wen XiaoYun's big and tall figure present, he seemed
somewhat skinny and meek. But what attracted everyone's
attention the most was his young and refined face, which made
people unable to look away.
Zhuang Zhou peeked out his head from behind Wen XiaoYun.
Discovering that the sea of black beneath the battleship were all
people, his eyes lit up like the star filled night sky.
He immediately pulled his head back.
Wen XiaoYun thought he was scared by all of these people.
Slightly turning, he gave Zhuang Zhou a tug on the hand and said
quietly: "Don't be afraid. Just follow me."
Zhuang Zhou said swiftly: "I wasn't afraid. I was too excited!"
So excited that he was about to expose his greediness!
So many people!
So many customers!
Zhuang Zhou touched the Faith collection device around his neck.
Who knows, if he collected enough Faith to fill up the Faith
collection device, maybe he'll be able to return to earth.
He was extremely excited!
Wen XiaoYun gave a brief smile.
This smile just happened to be captured by the cameras. All of
the viewers watching the live broadcast went crazy!
When has Admiral Wen smiled this tenderly before!
That eye expression! When did he become so doting!
Who was this little gege! In one minute, we want to know all of
his background and history!
Wen XiaoYun was completely oblivious about how insane his
smile made people. He pulled on Zhuang Zhou's hand and walked
down with Cheng JinXue in tow.
Zhuang Zhou curiously looked around with shock and awe in his
eyes.
The Capital Planet's spaceport was much much bigger than the
one on the trash planet. Everywhere was filled with big and small
spaceships, the scifi ones that all little boys thought were cool.
What attracted Zhuang Zhou's attention the most was that across
from him, there was a big screen. The big screen was currently
broadcasting a certain commercial. In the commercial were all
sorts of flying cars, flying mechas, and futuristic cities that looked
completely different from ones on Earth. All of these were
displayed in front of him.
So this was an intergalactic planet?
Looks pretty amazing!
He turned his head to look at the man in military uniform next to
him again. Wen XiaoYun also looked so handsome in this outfit!
As he exclaimed silently, the reporters finally gained the
opportunity to come forward to ask questions. The questions
were thrown out in rapid succession like fireworks.
“Admiral Wen, welcome back to the Capital Planet. How was your
recuperation on B-324?”
“Admiral Wen, it’s rumoured that your psychic level has already
declined to S. Is this true?”
“Admiral Wen, how did you feel about exterminating the Insect
Empress? With the death of the Empress, does this mean the
Alien Insects will no longer encroach on our borders?”
“Admiral Wen, after the decline of your psychic powers, do you
still think you’re qualified for the position of the commander of
the 3rd legion?”
Each new question from the reporters became sharper and more
personal, as if taking advantage of the presence of the crowd to
do whatever they wanted.
Because of this, the viewers of the live broadcast started arguing
again. Some felt like the reporters who asked these questions
were most likely idiots. Yet at the same time, there were those
who were very concerned with these questions.
Facing the cameras, Wen XiaoYun answered calmly: “I
recuperated pretty well. Although the Insect Empress has died, I
can’t promise that a new Empress won’t appear. I can only
promise that in the next few years, before the appearance of the
new Empress, the borders will be fine.”
After saying a few simple sentences, Wen XiaoYun didn’t say
anymore.
Soldiers were walking in the front to make way. Seeing these
reporters still wanting to squeeze over to continue interviewing,
the soldiers all went to stop them.
However, there really were too many people present so there was
no way to make them leave immediately.
The reporters asked a lot of personal questions about Wen
XiaoYun. However, after Wen XiaoYun refused to answer, one of
the reporters turned his gaze to Zhuang Zhou. Suddenly, they
opened their mouth and asked--
“Admiral Wen, what’s this gentleman’s relationship to you?”
This question seemed to have opened a gate. All of the reporters
immediately adjusted their cameras and started recording
Zhuang Zhou. Questions regarding Zhuang Zhou shot out one
after another.
Zhuang Zhou started feeling a bit nervous. He didn’t even know
why everyone started wondering who he was.
He pulled his hand back slightly, wanting to say to Wen XiaoYun,
he can go walk together with Cheng JinXue.
Just as his hand moved back, Wen XiaoYun grabbed him a little
tighter.
While Zhuang Zhou remained confused, Wen XiaoYun raised his
hands and said slowly to all of the news reporters, as well as the
viewers of the live broadcast: “He’s called Zhuang Zhou. Although
he still looks young, he just became an adult.”
Pausing, he gave a glance at their interlaced hands and said with
a face of calm: “As for who he is to me, can’t you guys tell by
looking? Do I need to clarify even further?”
All of the live broadcast viewers and reporters: “??????”
“Oh fck oh fck! Husband, what does this mean!”
“I don’t believe it!!! No! Admiral Wen is mine!”
“Is this…… is this an official announcement?”
“Why! Wasn’t the male god cooperating on B-324? Why did he
recuperate into bringing back a wife?!”
“Ahhhhh So it really is that kind of relationship! I was just
thinking, Admiral looked at the little gege so tenderly!”
“Am I the only one concerned with how refined and pretty this
little gege is? I strangely feel like his appearance really matches
with the Admiral!”
“+1 to the comment above! Standing in that group of burly men,
this little gege really looks very good!”
“Look at how dumbfounded he is right now. Was he not aware
that Admiral Wen would make an official announcement?”
Zhuang Zhou really didn’t know. He didn’t even understand what
Wen XiaoYun meant.
He didn’t even know himself, who he was to Wen XiaoYun!
Uh, could it be the best of friends?
Seemed right. When he was on battleship Wyvern, he had the
best relationship with Wen XiaoYun.
After Zhuang Zhou figured this out clearly, he gave the reporters
a very happy smile.
When he smiled, his brows curved very attractively. The
reporters, who were in a completely stunned state, recovered and
started to frantically record this recently announced wife of the
Admiral.
When Wen XiaoYun, Zhuang Zhou, and the others finally left the
spaceport, it was already half an hour later.
Meanwhile, at this time, news of Wen XiaoYun and Zhuang Zhou
have already spread instantly, becoming the hottest search result
on the intergalactic net, even covering several headlines!
What really made people surprised was that Wen XiaoYun’s
popularity didn't even reach the popularity of the news about
Zhuang Zhou.
The entire galactic net wanted to know just what kind of
sweetheart Wen XiaoYun brought back after recuperating on
B-324!
This matter was even more shocking than the news of his
declining psychic powers!
Who was this Zhuang Zhou?
What family did he come from?
What skills did he have?
For a period of time, everyone started paying attention to Zhuang
Zhou’s identity.
Zhuang Zhou himself wasn't affected at all. He didn’t even go
online.
He was brought back to Wen XiaoYun’s house by Cheng JinXue,
while Wen XiaoYun went to report to the military.
Zhuang Zhou toured around Wen XiaoYun’s house. The house
wasn’t big. Plus, it seemed like Wen XiaoYun lived here very
rarely as well.
After the tour, he sat on the sofa, waiting for Wen XiaoYun to
return.
The Capital Planet had a time difference with B-324. Right now, it
was already night time.
Zhuang Zhou looked at the time. The great fire of ambition and
aspiration started burning like wildfire in his eyes!
This night--
All of the people, reporters, and soldiers who went to the
spaceport to welcome Wen XiaoYun, as well as the workers at the
spaceport who saw Zhuang Zhou, all had the same dream.
In the dream, a person wearing a mask made of galactic coins
stood in front of them:
“Worship me, I can make you rich.”
That’s right. The little God of Wealth wore a mask!
And it was made of galactic coins!
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The writer has something to say: PS--
Zhuang Zhou: Only by wearing a big galactic coin on my face,
would others know that I represent getting rich. [Hands on
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