Chapter 123 To achieve great things, one must bear great responsibilities.

Gong Jing gently placed the brewed ginseng tea in front of Li Donglai.

At this moment, Li Donglai was still tirelessly revising the plan.

"Don't be too busy with work. Taking proper rest is good for your physical and mental health."

Interrupted by Gong Jing, Li Donglai had no choice but to put down his pen, pick up his teacup, and take a sip.

"Old Zhu must have been under tremendous pressure this time as well."

"As long as the official announcement is not made, the integration of the eighteen states will remain uncertain."

Gong Jing frowned slightly: "This is in line with the general trend, how could there be any unexpected changes?"

"Who can say for sure?"

"Although Mr. Zhu was willing to promote the integration of the eighteen states, and the opinions within the government were relatively unified."

"After all, this is an inevitable trend that no one can stop."

"But the timing of integration is something that can be explored in great detail."

Gong Jing sat on the sofa, looking thoughtful.

The integration of the eighteen states is indeed the general trend of today.

Whether it will take six months, a year, or ten years to achieve this integration depends on the government's determination.

Whether it's the Spring Festival Gala being broadcast globally next year or hosting the World Arts Festival, it's all good.

None of these factors can influence the official decision.

People like Mr. Zhu and Mr. Jiang advocated a fast, accurate, and ruthless approach to implementation.

However, some conservatives prefer the "boiling frog" approach.

Although they share the same general direction, they prioritize stability and do not endorse overly radical methods.

This is the root cause of the official inability to reach a consensus.

"Lin Rui changed the artistic atmosphere of Hua and Xia states with his talent, which gave Zhu Lao an opportunity for change."

"Moreover, it also led many neutral people to choose to support Mr. Zhu."

"In addition, the ten-year-long plan to seize the sea finally convinced the conservatives to back down."

"But that doesn't mean they actually endorse the radical plan, unless..."

Li Donglai didn't say anything more.

But Gong Jing guessed the general idea.

She glanced in the direction of Xiazhou: "Unless Lin Rui can overpower both Yue and Wan this time?"

"Grades are only one aspect."

"The authorities could simply announce that they will open up the cultural walls in Yuezhou and Wanzhou."

"At the same time, it was announced that the World Arts Festival will be hosted."

"But this doesn't mean that the conservatives have really given in."

"They can accept information sharing among the four states of China, China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, and they can also accept hosting the World Arts Conference."

"But they may not be willing to accept the integration of all eighteen states."

"At least three to five years, don't even think about it."

Li Donglai sighed deeply.

He could fully imagine the predicament that Zhu Lao was facing.

Gong Jing shook her head slightly, speaking from her own feelings.

"So in this ranking competition, Lin Rui not only has to win, but he has to win spectacularly."

"Furthermore, we must ensure that the four states accept each other and have no barriers between them."

"Don't you think it's too harsh to put such a heavy burden on a child?"

Li Donglai stood up, walked to the French windows, and gazed at the mountains and rivers in front of him.

“If it were before, I would have thought the same way as you.”

"In the end, he's just a kid who's not even twenty years old."

"But he chose this path himself. If he can't even overcome this little difficulty, how can he be considered a saint?"

"If he passes this test, what's wrong with me, Li Donglai, accompanying him on the path to sainthood and clearing away his obstacles?"

Li Donglai stood with his hands behind his back.

At that moment, those four powerful lines of text reappeared in his mind.

Li Donglai expressed his feelings on this matter.

Lin Rui, you absolutely must hold on!

To achieve great things, one must bear heavy responsibilities!

…

Ning Yuanqing looked astonished.

After signing the confidentiality agreement, Zhou Rongze stopped hiding anything.

He immediately revealed all the information about Yuezhou, Wanzhou, and even the possibility of information sharing among the eighteen states six months later.