1. She was born within the "Great Wall" and has lived for a long time in this central city surrounded by steel walls and home to generations of elites.
For the people of the Great Wall, the past, present, and future will be filled with a life of plenty.
Working professionals follow a set routine, while students like her only need to study, take exams, get satisfactory grades, and then transition into working professionals, continuing their routine work while enjoying all the benefits of a utopian society.
Free bread and milk. A greenhouse-like living environment. A concept of money that only exists in history books. And stories of entertainment and adventure beyond the Great Wall.
Who would want to give up such a comfortable life? Carefree and peaceful throughout life.
Because they are residents of the Great Wall—and so is she, Lanxi. The symbol of the Great Wall people is the wealth she can never squander in her lifetime.
The six-month schedule was being rolled off day by day, and the spring vacation was just around the corner. Before the vacation even arrived, she and a few classmates were already discussing their travel destination, which of course was limited to the Great Wall area.
During the break, the group gathered again and continued their conversation about yesterday's trip amidst the noise.
"To be honest, we've already been to all the fun places. Last year we went to the beach for a vacation, and the year before that we went to a castle."
The one speaking was their leader, "Xiao Ming".
This common name is not actually his real name. It's just that his appearance, behavior, and values are very similar to Xiaoming, the protagonist in the textbook.
So the students gave him the name of the main character in the textbook as a nickname.
Xiaoming is in charge of planning each trip and is a dedicated and responsible team leader. When he grows up, he should be able to become an outstanding leader in a certain field, just like in the textbooks.
"Hehehe, I didn't expect that even our captain's ideas wouldn't be enough this time," Su Lei joked.
His grades weren't better than others, but his strength lay in sports. Although it would be difficult for him to find an administrative job in the future, developing a career in competitive sports might be a better option.
"Hey, you mean you have an idea? Tell me, stop with the riddles! We've been discussing this for days."
The one speaking in a slightly arrogant tone is Aina, though that's not her real name.
She said she wants to develop her career as a celebrity or idol. So she chose a stage name for herself and dyed her hair chestnut brown.
"Actually... Hey, Lanxi, are you listening?" Su Lei mentioned Lanxi before starting his speech.
“Yes, yes, I do,” Lan Xi replied.
Because these people were all so active, her presence seemed rather weak. But she listened attentively the whole time, without offering any opinions.
“Really… why are you always like this?” Su Lei got back to the point: “Actually, my uncle came back from the frontier of the Great Wall the day before yesterday! He said he’s free recently and can take me to the frontier to experience military life. I think I can ask my uncle to take us to the border of the Great Wall for a few days.”
“That sounds good,” the captain agreed.
“We’ve never seen what the Great Wall’s border looks like either, this is a really great opportunity.”
"It's quite exciting. When I debut in the future, I can tell the media that I was a star who experienced military life, unlike those hothouse flowers who have never even tried cooking," Aina said.
"Won't it be dangerous?"
"What danger! Lanxi, why are you always so timid? It's not like we're going to some scary place. Is it any scarier than the castle adventure from two years ago? By the way, since you're so scared, how about we play some scary games for you..."
“That’s enough…” Xiaoming said, “How could you bully your girlfriend like this?”
"It's because you're so serious that you don't have a girlfriend."
The school bell stopped them from chatting any longer. But at least, the travel plans were finalized.
That morning, Sulei's uncle, Levin, a tall, dark-skinned, robust middle-aged man, had a car ready to pick them up. He was still wearing his military uniform, giving the boy instructions on what to be careful about.
The car passed through the tunnel, and the road ahead suddenly opened up. Only then did the passengers realize that they had arrived at the north side of the Great Wall.
Through the window, one can look up at the towering, azure walls that meet the sky.
"That's why the place we live in is called the Great Wall," Levin explained while steering the wheel.
"The Great Wall separates us from the outside world. We are entitled to live in such a utopian place because we are the descendants of the elite. Be content."
As an officer who often stood guard over this central city on the Great Wall, he was extremely proud of it and instilled this pride in his children.
"I want to become an officer like Uncle when I grow up," Su Lei promised, then glanced confidently at Lan Xi.
"So what's it like outside the Great Wall?" Lanxi asked curiously.
Levin stared at the front of the highway for a while before replying, "The conditions aren't as good as here. After all, they're inferior to us in every way."
"Why are you thinking so much?" Su Lei complained.
"You'd better think about how to deal with the 'training' we've specially prepared for you, you coward!"
"Haha, Lanxi is quite good at mechanics, but that doesn't improve her courage."
Half an hour later, the car arrived at the border. The five people got out of the car and found it very quiet, with no sound of people.
But what echoed in my ears was the heavy sound of something striking metal, like the sound of a metal object being built on a construction site.
The four young people saw the city wall for the first time.
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