Promise and the Future

At the press conference.

Xueluo was a little uncomfortable being surrounded by cameras, but luckily Wu Conglin stepped in to block the way. "...In addition to announcing our Genetic Food Department's work for the next six months, this press conference also wants to introduce our newest member—Deputy Director Ms. Xueluo!"

"That's right. Miss Xueluo is not only a healer, but also the owner of the popular Huaxia snack shop on Starnet," Wu Conglin said with a smile, then turned his attention to Xueluo. This shift in topic also led to her, and just as expected, Wu Conglin's words immediately set the reporters ablaze.

I had originally thought it was just a boring, mission-driven Alliance government press conference, but who could have imagined it would be directly linked to the hottest topic on Starnet these past two days? Suddenly, everyone present was no longer sleepy, staring at Xueluo with eyes gleaming, as if they had set their sights on a piece of juicy meat.

Xueluo felt that she would be torn apart by their gazes in the next second.

"Hello everyone, I'm Xue Luo." Xue Luo briefly introduced herself.

Hundreds of reporters in the audience were staring at her eagerly, eager to get to the question-and-answer session as soon as possible.

"Then let me briefly introduce the work of our Genetic Food Department." Because the Genetic Food Department's work has always been confidential, his brief introduction piqued everyone's curiosity. For a moment, the atmosphere was harmonious.

Not to mention, the gimmick of snow falling at the end is also quite attractive.

Wu Conglin spoke in a humorous and witty manner, and he talked about the genetic drugs and nutrient solutions that have recently received a very good response from the general public, and he explained them in a profound and easy-to-understand manner.

This press conference was originally broadcast live on the Alliance News this morning. The buyers of the Huaxia Snack Shop who happened to see this scene, or the passers-by who had heard of the Huaxia Snack Shop, were all surprised. For a moment, they rarely took their eyes off the news channel.

"Oh my God! What did I see!"

"Isn't this Boss Xue?"

"Why did she appear at the alliance press conference?"

And if they were not mistaken, the sign in front of Boss Xue actually read: Deputy Minister of the Union Food Department.

In the live news broadcast, although Boss Xue didn't say anything and another person kept chattering away, I became really interested in the content as I listened.

Of course, most people also used their smartphones to open another web page, take screenshots and post them on their favorite social media platforms to express their shock.

In less than a minute, several more trending search terms appeared on the Star Network's hot search list: #雪落格食物# #华夏膳铺雪老板# #神秘部雪老板#

Even those working people who were slacking off in the office got wind of this big news.

Not to mention passers-by and black fans, even the loyal fans of Huaxia Snack Shop did not expect that their boss Xue would suddenly transform into a person within the system.

It would have been fine if they all jumped into the Alliance News Channel, a channel they hadn't watched for eight hundred years, but they all actually watched it. It was a shame that the normally serious news channel didn't allow for barrages, otherwise it would have been flooded with them.

However, there are countermeasures to every policy, and even though I can't post comments here, it doesn't prevent everyone from commenting on the popular post in the snack forum yesterday:

[Hurry, hurry, hurry! Everyone, go to the news channel, our Boss Xue is live on the homepage!]

[I was wondering why Boss Xue hadn't replied in the past. Turns out he'd waited until today to give everyone such a big reveal!]

[Oh my goodness! I actually saw Boss Xue on the Alliance News. As a fan of Huaxia Snack Shop, this is such an honor!]

[Genetic Food Department? Isn't this one of the Alliance's secretive departments? I remember that the genetic medicines and nutrient solutions we often buy are almost all labeled with this department's logo, but I can't seem to find any relevant information on Starnet.]

Why is this one of the Alliance's secret departments? Doesn't everyone find it a bit strange? Yesterday, everyone was arguing online about whether Boss Xue's snacks could grant buffs, and then today, Boss Xue appeared at the Alliance press conference, recruited as a deputy director! It was even announced that she's a healer! What does this mean? So, do you still find this controversial? How can someone get a free pass from the Alliance without some real skills?

[Fuck—I didn't even think about it that much. When I saw Boss Xue appear in the live broadcast room, I was completely stunned!]

…

At this moment, this post, which was already very controversial, became one-sided and attracted many passers-by from other platforms.

In the live news broadcast, Minister Wu Conglin was introducing the situation to everyone enthusiastically, and finally vaguely brought up the topics that had been concluded before.

I just don’t know how many people can hear it.

"Okay, after talking for so long, I think everyone should have a better understanding of our department's upcoming work. Without further ado, let me introduce you to our Deputy Director, Ms. Xueluo."

Wu Conglin said, "Ms. Xueluo joined us six months ago. In the past year, she has not only injected new blood into our department, but has also solved quite a few problems. This year's hot-selling C-series gene drugs and U-series nutrient solutions were the result of her leadership in overcoming these challenges..."

"Next, we would like to invite Miss Xue Luo to speak." Xue Luo, who was already nervous, met everyone's gaze directly when Wu Conglin suddenly mentioned her.

She kept a smile on her face and told herself not to get stage fright.

Not only the hundreds of people in the audience, but also friends like Uncle Wu, Xie Xinghe, and Kong Que were watching through the live broadcast. Nie Xun also said that he must be watching too.

"Hello everyone, I'm Xue Luo. Now I'll report my work to you..." She spoke in an orderly manner. The intensive review last night was still useful. At least at this time, although she was still nervous, she still managed to complete her report smoothly.

In the Huaxia supermarket, Wu Xu and others were also watching this scene, feeling countless emotions, and of course, also feeling proud!

This is their snowfall.

When they got to know Xue Luo, they felt a sense of pride and satisfaction as if their daughter had grown up!

She is heading towards a broader world and will also work for the people of the entire alliance. How can I say that it is not my honor to be able to know such a person.

Xie Wan said: "In the future, I also want to be someone like Sister Luoluo!"

Lin Meimei's eyes were filled with envy: "Yes, it would be great if I could also join the ranks of healers through painting."

Xie Wan turned around and held her hand, "Meimei, we can do this too!"

At the same time, in the Alliance News live broadcast room, Xue Luo also finished his speech, and now it was time for the on-site reporters to ask questions.

Everyone's eyes glowed green like hungry wolves. Xueluo and Wu Conglin: "..."

It seems that it will be difficult to deal with the next one.

"Minister Wu, it sounds like you and Minister Xue have very complex work goals ahead! However, this is the first time that the Genetic Food Department has announced its work to the public. Will the Genetic Food Department still be one of the Alliance's mysterious departments in the future?" The first reporter who asked the question was an old acquaintance of the Alliance News. Even the opening question was asked in a very friendly and humorous way, causing everyone present to smile knowingly.

"Hello, Minister Xue, Minister Wu said you've only been here for six months, but you've only been working for a year? Could it be that you've been assisting with the work before you even started?"

"Over the past year or so, the public has noticed some new changes in genetically modified foods. Of course, these changes are currently aimed at promoting the positive development of general spiritual power and, to a certain extent, curbing the worsening of some genetic diseases. We're all concerned about your views on genetically modified food engineering."

It was relatively mild at the beginning, but gradually, the following topics became turbulent.

"Ms. Xueluo, you were previously just an ordinary snack vendor, but six months ago you suddenly joined the Genetic Food Department and were promoted to Deputy Director. How do you manage your relationships with the other people in the department?"

"Ms. Xueluo, I wonder if you noticed the hot posts on the snack forum last night. Don't you own a shop called Huaxia Snack Shop? Many people claim that after eating your snacks, magical words appear before their eyes, and some even experience various magical states. You're a healer, but there are probably very few healers who can do this, right?"

"Minister Xue, someone mentioned that after eating your snacks, they saw magical characters appearing before their eyes that bear a resemblance to the characters on the Divine Beast Star. We're all curious as to whether you share some kind of heritage connection with the ruins of the Divine Beast Star. Furthermore, some are speculating that you might be the legendary celestial maiden from the Divine Beast Star."

The corners of Xue Luo's mouth twitched. These reporters were really good at asking questions. They directly hit her sore spots.

Of course, she and Wu Conglin knew that they would encounter these problems long before the press conference began, and they had already prepared how to deal with them.

At this time, I also avoided the important issues, answering the questions that should be asked and not answering the questions that should not be answered.

The reporters were quite disappointed. They had thought that this young deputy minister had little experience in dealing with situations and would be easy to trick, but they didn't expect him to be as cunning as a fox and his replies were flawless.

There is nothing we can do about it.

Xueluo chuckled, and even Wu Conglin turned to look at this girl. He had never expected that she was so capable and could decide the outcome. He sighed inwardly, no wonder Marshal Geng valued her so highly.

After the reporters finished asking questions.

Just as the press conference was about to end, Xueluo suddenly stood up, "Everyone——"

This made everyone excited. "Minister Xue, do you have anything else to say? Do you want to add to the previous topic?"

Xueluo smiled and shook her head. "I think everyone knows that my snacks have additional status effects. It's true... Well, I always thought it was better not to talk about it because I hadn't even made the leap to becoming a healer at that time. All my attempts were made with snacks, and I accidentally found a way forward. Fortunately, these snacks have received good feedback from everyone."

"Based on this, I have also received certain rewards, and I feel very guilty. Until half a year ago, I was fortunate enough to join my current department. These snacks have also provided direction for our research on genetic food to a certain extent." Xue Luo chuckled. Sure enough, the eyes of the reporters present were shining after hearing her words, and they wished she could say more.

At this time, some reporters had already sensed that what she was going to say next might very well be big news.

Wu Conglin, who was sitting next to Xue Luo, also had a premonition of something and found it a little unbelievable.

Wu Xu, who was watching this scene on the live broadcast, was also surprised.

"Could it be that Sister Luoluo is planning to...?" Xie Wan, who was always smart, had already guessed it and exchanged a glance with Lin Meimei.

"Look—"

She said with great conviction, "From now on, I will provide all my snack recipes free of charge to the Genetic Food Department for research. I also hope that therapists who are interested in promoting genetic food research will join us!"

"Xue Luo...!" Wu Conglin was completely shocked.

Xueluo looked at him: "Minister Wu, what do you think?"

But your sacrifice is truly too great. If it were me, I would never have said such a thing. Wu Conglin was both surprised and couldn't help but sigh. Of course, at this moment, he was the first to step forward: "Xue Luo, thank you for your donation. On behalf of the Genetic Food Department and the Alliance, I would like to express my gratitude for your kindness. In the future, I also hope that more healers will join us!"

"Also, because of the responsibilities I bear, whether for the members of the Alliance or for the fans of the Huaxia Snack Shop, I plan to do something seriously next. Therefore, the Huaxia Snack Shop and the Huaxia Mini Supermarket will be temporarily closed for the next period of time..."

Seeing that the reporters present were also surprised and worried, they had decided to go to Huaxia Snack Shop online to buy and try these snacks after the press conference was over. Unexpectedly, their plan was cut off by Xue Luo's knife and they had no chance anymore.

A gentle smile played on her lips. After receiving Wu Conglin's affirmation, she continued, "Don't worry, everyone. In the coming time, these Chinese snacks will appear in your lives in a different form. I guarantee that everyone will be able to enjoy them! It's just that it may take about half a year to a year."

Reporters: “…” It’s not bad! It just takes time to wait.

As soon as Xue Luo made this statement, the Star Network was immediately filled with grief.

As early as when she appeared in the Alliance News live broadcast room, some netizens had already followed the clues to the online store of Huaxia Snack Shop and cleared out all the goods.

So, when Xue Luo announced that the store would be closed and that the alliance would have to wait for half a year before releasing the product, everyone rushed over immediately and almost caused the shopping website to crash.

But after squeezing in, it was empty.

On Star Online, netizens also have extremely complicated feelings:

[Ahhh! I'm going crazy! I didn't get it again! Wuuwuwu, Boss Xue, even though you're doing this for the greater good, I don't want to wait six months for snacks!]

[I admire Boss Xue for her vision! Looking forward to it~]

【Hey, I just grabbed it! 】

[Today's press conference really left me stunned. It was even more exciting than the twists and turns in a TV drama!]

"Even if we expand production, everyone should stop complaining! If Boss Xue maintains her previous production, with her current fame, how many lucky people would be able to snag a piece? Now that it's directly handed over to the Alliance, everyone will definitely be able to enjoy it in the future!"

…

In fact, just as the genetically modified food press conference concluded, the Alliance news immediately shifted to military affairs. It turned out that today was also the day Nie Xun, who had returned to the military, led the Silver Star Corps on a patrol to the outer space border.

It is called a patrol, but anyone who pays attention knows that it is to deal with the increasing number of wormholes on the border and to resist the large number of contaminated star beasts.

You know, even a general was sent to such a battlefield, which shows that the situation on the border now cannot be underestimated.

"Faster! Faster!" This might be the last time they see each other. As soon as the press conference ended, Xue Luo got on Mr. Garland's car and headed for the northern military region where the Silver Star warship was docked today.

Her anxious look also caught Garland's eyes.

"Xue Luo, don't worry, we will definitely catch up!" Garland glanced at the time and comforted her.

Xue Luo forced a smile and nodded. She couldn't help but look at the clouds outside the window and took a breath. It was this breath that told her that no matter what, she must see him for the last time.

Only today did she find out that he would only come back when the polluted star beasts on the border were extinct and the wormholes were filled.

"Nie Xun——" He finally arrived! She stood up on the flying car, her black hair flying, her eyes full of him.

He was about to step onto the warship when he saw her. His pupils constricted for a moment as he watched her dangerous move. Fortunately, Garland's driving skills were excellent, and he landed smoothly.

Nie Xun appeared in front of the car in a flash, which also scared Galan.

Looking at the young couple, they only had eyes for each other. Garland, who was about to say hello, closed his mouth silently. Forget it, as an old man, he should just stay out of it.

Garland walked away silently, leaving the space for them to chat.

"It's too dangerous!" He wanted to say it harshly, but he couldn't be stern in front of her. Her heart and eyes were full of him. Although they had not officially become boyfriend and girlfriend at this time, everything had been tacitly agreed.

Now, the only thing they lack is time, an opportunity.

"I... there won't be a next time!" Xue Luo also realized that he was wrong just now, and immediately raised his hand to make a promise.

He looked at her with a smile in his blue eyes, looking at her intently. She felt a little shy and uncomfortable looking at him, but when she thought that after this farewell, she might not know when they would meet again, she looked at him directly.

"no the same."

"What's different?" she asked.

He said, "You were very handsome and awe-inspiringly beautiful in the live news."

She felt a little embarrassed by the compliment, but still looked at him ostentatiously and said, "The same goes for you. You are heading to the border to protect the alliance. I will give you my words as well."

The two smiled at each other.

Later he said, "Next time we meet, I hope you'll just be the ordinary you, and I'll just be the ordinary me. Luoluo, I hope that by then, you'll let me call you that."

But no one expected that this would happen three years later.

In the first year, the situation at the outer reaches of the universe continued to deteriorate. As a general in charge of an army, Nie Xun couldn't even return for the New Year. He could only send her his best wishes through a video message from countless light years away. But before he could finish his blessing, a soldier immediately reported an emergency.

After the video ended, Xue Luo, who was also wearing protective gear, immediately started researching.

In the second year, all the snacks made with the Chinese snack formula, as well as their suitable additional states and spiritual factors, were successfully replicated after the tireless day and night research of the Genetic Food Department. They could also be mass-produced and put into the hands of the people in the alliance and sent to the frontiers of the universe.

Marshal Nie asked her if she wanted to go with him to see Nie Xun.

Xueluo smiled and then shook her head.

She still had one thing left to do.

In the third year, Xueluo's snack system was upgraded to Level 9, and its healing capabilities reached S-level. After three years of painstaking research, she finally successfully replicated the two genetic disease remedies in the system in reality. From then on, patients with genetic diseases like her mother now had pain relief remedies. With this foundation, approximately 120 terminal genetic diseases could also be treated.

Good news came one after another.

Great victory on the cosmic border.

The army has now started the project of repairing several wormholes and will return to the capital planet in about half a year.

In June, when the Rose Cloud Star Sea reached its peak bloom, Xue Luo was ordered to take the life potion on a warship to the border of the universe.

At the edge of the universe, there are many "towers", and each of them is a space station that once defended against star beasts.

When she arrived, Nie Xun, the supreme commander of the border, was finishing his routine daily inspection and his patrol spacecraft had landed on the "Tower".

He got up from the tower and she walked back up it, holding onto the railing.

The Rose Cloud Sea of ​​Stars tilted to the edge, and the most magnificent scene was before our eyes.

Meeting on a narrow road.

"You're finally here." As if they had been waiting for too long, those blue eyes refused to leave her for a moment.

"Yeah." She smiled, a bold and cute smile. In the past three years, she has grown a lot. Even in front of him, the admiral, she did not lose any momentum.

"Nie Xun, do you still remember our agreement?"

"Luoluo." he called.

Her smile widened, "Yeah."

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