Wancheng Chronicle

Walking through the slowly moving tram workshop, watching the neon lights hit the exhibits through the glass windows, and passing by the noble ladies wearing thick furs, Mingyi's eyes sparkled with joy, as if full of enthusiasm for everything in the world. curious.Chen Tianrong silently followed behind, watching the little guy.If it wasn't for the fact that he couldn't stand a man chattering behind him, he would definitely not have agreed to Mingyi's walk to the PARKHOTEL.

After walking for nearly half an hour, Chen Tianrong suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Ming Yi, and asked, "Master Ming is a bachelor who has returned from studying abroad, isn't he afraid of being ridiculed by the ladies on the street?"

"What are you laughing at?" Mingyi turned around blankly, staring at Chen Tianrong.

Chen Tianrong frowned, it was difficult to think of a suitable adjective for a while, so he said, "I saw you the last two times, but it wasn't like this."

When Mingyi saw the block behind Chen Tianrong, it was instantly plunged into darkness because the street lights went out.That kind of boundless darkness, like a pool of fear, can drown one's rationality and swallow one's mind.Mingyi often feels that he is walking in such darkness, and the lights can only illuminate the ghosts around him, making the world even more terrifying, so terrifying that he loses himself. "That's not it, what should it be like?"

"Forget it, two big men are struggling with this kind of problem." Chen Tianrong was a little surprised, why did he start to study this kind of topic that old women on the street often talk about.He waved his hand, but left Ming Yi behind.

The polished glass on the side of the street illuminated the corners of Mingyi's slightly raised mouth, and a bewitching beauty bloomed in his weird smile.

"Your late arrival has overshadowed the wonderful night. Please apologize for your rudeness." Gu Qijin got up from the chair, and walked to Mingyi with a glass of wine.

"Mr. Chi, I've been waiting for a long time." Ming Yi took the glass and drank it down, then said with a smile, "Punish yourself with a drink, it's not a respect."

Chen Tianrong gradually understood that they, adorned with a set of black bow ties and exquisite black gemstone buttons, behaved solemnly but elegantly, restraining visitors and even themselves with standard gentle smiles.They are born to occupy wealth that is difficult for others to reach, and they are also burdened with shackles that are difficult for ordinary people to understand.

"Brother Tianrong, this is my senior in Xifan Engineering Department, Mr. Chi." Gu Qijin seemed to really want to improve his relationship with Chen Tianrong, and introduced the two of them very sincerely. "This is my sister-in-law."

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Chen Tianrong thought about it carefully for a moment, and confirmed that the person in front of him was the same as what he saw in the photo the day before yesterday. "Mr. Chi's choice to return to China at this time is admirable."

Chi Buzhou was a little embarrassed when he heard this, and smiled shyly. "In the face of national crisis, there is no choice."

"Brother Chi, it looks like Mrs. Sister-in-law and Ah Yi are very flirtatious." Gu Qijin suddenly patted the two of them, signaling them to look at Ming Yi and Bai Bin Yingzi who were having a good chat.

The electric light and candlelight complement each other, and the combination of Western and traditional crafts makes the color of the hall soft and quiet.The only thing that Chen Tianrong didn't quite get used to was the Western language that came in from time to time.

"Master Ming has ever been to Xifan?" Chi Cheng was quite surprised by Mingyi's fluent and idiomatic Guandong dialect.

"Yeah." Ming Yi smiled and nodded. "Somei Yoshino is the most beautiful flower I have ever seen."

The flowers are similar every year, but the people are different every year. Somei Yoshino is still in full bloom, but the flower of the empire has withered in a foreign land.Gu Qijin understands that period of the past, and understands the sorrow hidden behind Mingyi's smile.

But before Gu Qijin could speak, Shirahama Hideko smiled and told her husband that the two were talking about Masao Takahashi and Yuichi Tian Michi, a pair of master and apprentice, who had extraordinary attainments in the field of esoteric electricity.

"Does Mr. Ming understand the current situation of the government?" Chi Cheng was very interested in this topic, because when he was in Japan, his instructor repeatedly warned his students to pay attention to the significance of secret messages in war.But living in Xifan for a long time, he can only see the fanatical worship of that nation for the [-]-type Owen printing machine, and he knows nothing about his own country.

Mingyi's smile slipped from his cheeks, followed by boundless loneliness.The current Tianwan government has nothing. "There is a shortage of both equipment and talent."

Chi Cheng was skeptical about Mingyi's answer.His ten years in Xifan coincided with ten years of political turmoil in Tianwan.But ever since Zheng's father and son took over the class and changed the dynasty, the economy of the Tianwan Empire has shocked the world with an astonishing growth rate.And setting foot on the homeland, the prosperous and magnificent Wancheng further confirms the changes of the times.He couldn't believe that his country was still as poor and destitute as he had left it. "The Xiwan military is developing rotor encryption technology. If the government fails to take action, once a war starts—"

"Once a war breaks out, the Chinese will make up for the government's technological deficiencies with flesh and blood."

As soon as these words came out, the room fell into silence.No one wants to watch compatriots shed blood and die, and no one wants to watch their homeland perish.But war is inevitable.

"Excuse me, Mr. Ming, since you know a lot about secret telegrams, why don't you consider working for the government?" Chi Cheng knew that this question was extremely rude, but as a Chinese, he should have asked it.If wealth is the bond of blood, war will make all wealth a thing of the past.

"Mr. Chi, did you have the honor to meet Tian Daoxiong in Xifan?"

Chi Cheng was a little annoyed, Ming Yi's avoidance seemed to confirm his thoughts.He suppressed his disdain and reluctantly explained how he met Tian Daoxiong and his admiration for Tian Daoxiong's academic achievements.

"Then he should tell you - he learned from the Takahashi family, learned the most secret key decoding technology of that family, and fell in love with Miss Takahashi. But for the future, for the bounty, he betrayed his mentor and lover, He ruined the life of this family with his own hands." Ming Yi stared at Chi Buzhou, watching the surprise and doubt flowing in his eyes.He knows that no one can accept this story, because the demon in the story walks in the world with the kindness of a saint, and is respected and loved by all. "As for the rest of the story, it really didn't fit into such a wonderful evening."

"Master Ming, please forgive me for being reckless." Chi Cheng apologized with wine, expressing his intention not to pursue further.

"It's really boring. It's a martial gong, so why did it become a literary song?" Gu Qijin smiled and invited Chen Tianrong to toast together, as if what happened just now had nothing to do with him.

Chen Tianrong chimed in and joked a few words, but he couldn't guess how unspeakable sympathy this story had with Mingyi's past.Sometimes, he just simply thought that it would be nice if such a beautiful person could always be happy.

Gu Qijin poured wine for Chi Cheng, glanced at Ming Yi, and said, "Brother Chi, Brother Gu Ting is now the director of the social department of the government in the imperial capital. Last time he specifically hung up the phone and asked me if I want to seek a job together. According to me It seems that the position is very suitable for you."

"Looking for a job from you? Ask you to be the president of the bank?" Chi Cheng smiled. It's not good for Chen Guting to find someone, but Gu Qijin, a romantic young man.

In fact, Gu Qijin was a little puzzled. Why did Chi Cheng care so much about Mingyi's failure to devote himself to intelligence work? Why didn't he care about his choice at all when he got to the bottom of it?Could it be that everyone in the world has assumed that Gu Qijin has no ambitions, but only opportunistic and defrauding people of money? "Brother Gu Ting is not interested in buying short and selling stocks. What he is looking for is all the students who have returned from the West."

Chen Tianrong didn't know much about Chen Guting's people, but Mingyi vaguely heard people mention that he was looking for returned students from Western countries in the Lixing Society under the leadership of Zheng Kewen, in order to decipher the enemy's message code during the war.In fact, everyone knows that the country cannot save itself with courage and determination alone.After ten years of development, the government has worked hard to raise military supplies, expand military academies, and recruit talents.Beneath the calm appearance is the state machinery running at full speed, actively preparing for war.

"Then tell me what kind of job it is."

"Lixingshe, the confidential second unit of the general affairs group." Gu Qijin walked to Chi Cheng's side and said in a low voice, "Brother Chen has told you that if you are not interested after listening to Brother Chi, please return to Xifan immediately."

Chi Buzhou was startled, and held his glasses with his hand, he didn't expect Gu Qijin to say such a thing.It seems that both myself and the classmate in front of me underestimated each other. "Please tell Gu Ting that I will go to the national crisis with you."

"I want to go with you and Brother Chen, I'm not interested." Gu Qijin curled his lips, "Tomorrow I will send someone to take you and your wife to the imperial capital, maybe you can be received by Mr. Zheng."

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