No Money to Divorce

"Take it, you don't need money." The old lady said with a smile, "Are you from the Na'vi Military Region?"

Obviously, she knew the uniforms of the two guards, but for some reason she didn't recognize Zhong Yan's face, instead she took them as a group.

Zhong Yan was a little embarrassed, and denied it: "No, I'm not."

"That's the guest of the Na'vi Military Region."

An uninvited guest is more appropriate to be called an enemy.

Zhong Yan was thinking about how to tactfully tell the other party that his identity was not liked by them, so the old man started talking on his own.

"You take it, I'm not short of money, I just spend all day doing these things, and when I can't pile up at home, I take it out to set up a stall. Hey, young people are rare on this planet, and those who can go out have gone out, but, There was an accident two years ago, but many young girls and boys came back. You know that our place was divided into a resource planet a few years ago, right?"

More than knowing.At that time, he hadn't been a non-voting member yet, but his position was already very high. He was in charge of the proposals of the two star regions, and the member who was in charge of the Lober star region and made the initial decision on the proposal was sitting in the office next to him.

"I heard that it was a big deal, and it was talked about everywhere in the virtual community. You young people must know about it. I also liked to visit the virtual community when I was young, but the signal here is not good, and most of the time I can only Use the no-picture mode, otherwise it will not be easy to open—hey, don’t tell me, it’s much better than before when I’m connected to the local virtual community in the Na’vi star area. But I’m old, and my eyes hurt from watching the virtual screen all day , it’s better to do handicrafts and go out to set up a stall.”

Zhong Yan finally understood why the other party didn't recognize him.He is not a person who is willing to listen, but he really likes the pair of cufflinks. Since the old man insists on not taking money, he can't really take it for nothing, and it's good to talk with him.So he sat down.

"Although this planet is not good here, it's not good there, but the people are very good." The old lady said slowly, "That year was really difficult, and the suggestions came down one after another... Well, it's a suggestion, In fact, it is an order. The fine for such a major decision is simply not affordable for a small planet like ours. The council in the Lobo sector has no choice. I heard that they are also under great pressure and have helped us fight for it many times. Well, it has dragged on for so long. Everyone on the planet is in panic, but no one is willing to leave. Later, many young people came back one after another. They all heard about the things in their hometown and came back to help Yes, some children came back from the Na'vi sector. They said that the Na'vi sector has changed, and the army has taken over the parliament... I don't quite understand, anyway, you know, the Na'vi sector is taking the lead Oppose artificial intelligence. The young people who came back discussed with the regional council, and finally we asked for help from the Na'vi star area. We thought there would be no hope, but they were willing to help us. I heard that the stewards of Na'vi are also A young man, only in his twenties now."

"27 years old." Zhong Yan said.

"Oh, yes. At that time, he should be smaller. Hey, he is also very courageous. Isn't this directly facing Capital Star?"

In Zhong Yan's view, Adrian saved the White Shield, although it was a bold decision, but it was also a wonderful move for the whole world to see.The dispute over the White Shield Star is the only public conflict between the Na'vi Star District and the Capital Star so far. This time there is no smoke in the war. There is no doubt that the Na'vi Star District has won. This result is a blow to the supporters of human autonomy in the entire Federation. It was a shot in the arm, because this was the first time that the Na'vi star region showed no fear of the capital star at all.

Of course, Zhong Yan knew that Adrian definitely didn't think so.Maybe there are many people around him who think this way, which is why the top management of the Na'vi military region can quickly reach an agreement to send troops to keep the White Shield, but Adrian must not be for this purpose.Even if accepting White Shield at that time was not good for their situation, Adrian would definitely save this small planet, which is why many people were willing to follow him.

Zhong Yan asked: "Then what about the original 'Butterfly' base station here?"

"That thing, it was demolished a long time ago." The old man shook his head, "We just received the approval letter from Navi, and we dismantled it ourselves. Hey, the artificial intelligence has actually been in charge of the Lebo Star District for less than 40 years. The Capital Star has been around for a long time. Before the 'Butterfly' came in 40 years ago, it was full of propaganda, boasting that it was like a fairy, saying that the people on the Capital Star had lived a comfortable life early. Rely on this. Let me tell you, it’s actually that way, it’s not so magical. Sometimes, even I know what’s the right decision, you say we’ve found mines underground, and if they come out Of course it’s better to sell it for money than to leave it there, and it’s better to open it sooner rather than later. But…”

The old man's cloudy eyes looked at the not-too-busy street, behind which there were rolling green ancient mountains.

"But people are like this. Sometimes it is difficult to accept what is 'right' in reason. A machine is a machine after all. After all, it cannot understand people's hearts."

Zhong Yan lowered his eyes and sat quietly beside the old man.

no.An old man on a remote planet understands artificial intelligence as an advanced machine, but anyone who has received a complete compulsory education knows that artificial intelligence is not a machine, and the one in power now has a sound and perfect personality. It's not that "Die" doesn't understand people's hearts, he just... doesn't care.

But he should care.At the beginning of his birth, he should have been the most compassionate and tolerant existence in the world.

When Adrian arrived at the small square, he saw Zhong Yan sitting beside an old lady who was setting up a street stall.

Adrian hasn't seen Zhong Yan so relaxed for a long time.Under the sun, his snow-white face was indifferent and tranquil, without any sense of sharpness and distance.The sports coat was bigger than his body, hanging slantly on his body, and for a moment, Adrian felt that he was an ordinary young man next door in a small city, rather than a high-ranking non-voting member.

Adrian waved away the softness that rose in his heart, and walked over.

The moment Zhong Yan saw Adrian's silver eyes, he clenched his palm reflexively and stuffed the contents into his pocket.

This action was unfortunately caught by Adrian, but there was an outsider, so he didn't mention it for the time being, but said: "Have you played enough? Let's go."

"En." Zhong Yan stood up and said to the old man, "I'm leaving, thank you for giving me... the present."

"Okay." The old man kindly glanced at Adrian who was standing aside, wearing only a t-shirt that was a bit thin for this season. Although his eyesight was not good, and Adrian was too tall, She was still sitting, without the man's eyes that were the same color as the cufflinks she just gave away, but she saw that her eyesight was much more poisonous than that of young people, she smiled and said: "Your friend is here to pick you up? What's on your body?" Is the coat his?"

The word "friend" set off alarm bells in Zhong Yan's mind.He was afraid that he would be recognized as Adrian's friend, and Adrian would get angry on the spot, and quickly said: "No, not a friend. It's... my classmate."

Adrian's face darkened.

"Are you still talking about business? When are you going to talk here?"

Sure enough, I was angry.Zhong Yan hurriedly bid farewell to the old man, and followed Adrian to the House.

"What did they give you?" Adrian asked.

Zhong Yan squeezed his pocket tightly, "It's nothing, it's just a small thing. Don't walk so fast, I can't keep up."

Adrian didn't bother to press him, and directly waved for a guard to come forward.

"What did he charge the stall owner just now?"

"A pair of cufflinks, Commander," the guard said honestly.

Zhong Yan choked, afraid that he would ask the guard what that cuff button looked like, so he quickly interrupted: "They all said it was a small thing, what's the matter, are you still worried about me taking bribes here? Let's not talk about it, I will Are all the people safe? Are they also on White Shield?"

"Yes, but don't even think about seeing them, I will send them out of the Na'vi sector tonight."

"It's fine, anyway, what I want to say, I am alone is enough. However, there is one person, so don't rush to send it away."

While talking, they had arrived in front of the small building of the House of Representatives, and the door had already been opened. It was probably Adrian who contacted the House of Representatives.Adrian asked two guards to guard the door, and walked in with Zhong Yan.

"Who can't be sent away?" Adrian asked.

"My first assistant, Bayer. You know him?"

Adrian sneered, "Old acquaintance. When I was studying compulsory education in Capital Star, he often encouraged me to study hard and take my grandfather's class in the future. I didn't expect you to take this class in the end. Unfortunately, Except for you, the last thing I want to see is him, if you tell me not to send him away, I won't send him away?"

"You didn't understand what I meant." Zhong Yan said calmly, "I said I won't send him away, but I didn't mean that I would see him afterwards, or go back with him. What I mean is...Old Mr. Bayer, when we met Unfortunately, the star thief was injured during the attack and needs to rest. I think Baidun star is good, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, so let him rest here for a while. Since it is resting, the terminal does not need to be given to him for the time being. Anyway, the signal here is very poor. Can't process any files."

Adrian stopped in his tracks.Zhong Yan walked out two steps and found that he hadn't followed, he turned around and said, "Why don't you leave? Which meeting room shall we go into?"

"Do you know what you're talking about?" Adrian asked.

Zhong Yan's expression was as usual, and he said in a steady tone, "Of course."

"You are suggesting that I put him under house arrest."

"You're overthinking. He was injured, and he deserves credit for protecting the master. Naturally, I have to... show compassion to my subordinates. I will explain this matter to Capital Star, don't worry."

Both of them knew very well that no one was injured in the Star Thief incident.But cutting off Bayer's connection with the capital star undoubtedly cut off Staben's important right-hand man, and this matter is of no harm to the Na'vi star region.

Adrian and Zhong Yan looked at each other for a few seconds, and asked straightforwardly: "What do you mean? What are you here for?"

"Let's talk in the meeting room, who are you here?"

"It's just me, there is no meeting room. I chose the House of Representatives to talk to you just to make your report look more formal, otherwise you can't tell the capital star that you negotiated with the people in the Na'vi star area on the road .”

"Oh, it's actually not necessary." Zhong Yan said, "I have no intention of reporting this negotiation to Capital Star."