"The teacher is wise."
Yu Wei gave a thumbs up. He had originally wanted to talk to Zuo Li and ask him to make sure Zhou Siyu was brought back.
"Sycophant." Zuo Li slapped Yu Wei on the back of the head, then stepped over him. "Come on, let's go eat. It's been a long time since we sat at the same table."
"Okay, Lin Gu messaged me saying he's already got the food and is just waiting for us to come over."
"That kid, he runs faster than a rabbit the moment he hears it's time to eat..."
Zuo Li complained, but there was no trace of disgust or aversion on his face. He walked side by side with Yu Wei towards the cafeteria with a smile.
In just two days, the team was assembled. Yu Wei, dressed in a crisp military uniform with his hat and gloves neatly on, stood on the stage to give a mobilization speech.
Yu Zhen, sitting in the audience, couldn't help but take a picture. The person in the photo was handsome and dashing, with sharp eyes and a piercing gaze. However, when he smiled, his sharpness disappeared, and he became incredibly gentle. His posture was upright and straight like a pine tree, and his gaze was calm and firm, giving people great confidence and a sense of security.
His deep, mellow voice is like strong liquor, each note resonating in the heartstrings. Even his emotionless, straightforward narration is incredibly moving.
The five-minute speech ended quickly, and the atmosphere reached a climax. The soldiers present were all in high spirits, shouting "Victory is certain!" and entered the spaceship under the leadership of their respective captains.
"Xiao Wei, you've grown up."
Yu Mao stood upstairs, his face full of relief.
"Yes, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye. The children from back then have all grown up." Looking at the young man's tall and straight back, Yu Jue was filled with emotion. "The boys we used to protect have grown into towering trees, able to shelter others from the wind and rain."
A young child, unaware of the world's imperfections, is like a rough gem. With the polishing of time, he becomes smooth and warm, his broad shoulders bearing the future of the alliance, making the golden badge shine even brighter.
…… ……
Zhou Siyu continued to eat plain porridge and steamed buns at the base as usual, three meals a day, until his mouth was so bland he was practically numb to the taste of birds.
In order to prioritize supplies to the front lines, the rebels gathered almost all the scattered supplies from the base, further lowering the already low living standards of those not involved in the fighting. They were left with only a bowl of soup and a steamed bun a day, unable to even meet their basic needs.
Having stayed here for so long, Zhou Siyu has come to understand the difference between beasts and humans more and more.
Beasts rely on their greedy nature to plunder resources, but rarely calculate carefully. Humans, on the other hand, rely on their intelligence to obtain a continuous supply, while also calculating carefully to maximize the value of everything.
The rebels and the alliance were locked in a stalemate for more than two years, with constant small battles. They captured many alliance territories and obtained a considerable amount of food. However, the first thing they did after winning was not to take stock of the supplies and allocate resources reasonably, but to eat and drink extravagantly and waste resources. The leaders, big and small, never shared resources with each other, and those who had no food had to spend money to buy food from resource-rich areas.
After all, apart from orcs, whose ancestors weren't dukes, earls, princesses, or noble ladies? The noble blood flowing in their veins makes them arrogant and proud, and they will never easily bow their heads. In cooperation, they often compete with each other, trying to outdo one another.
“Father, everything is arranged.” Lakaya stood behind the man in black robes, bowing respectfully. “Ji Han has also taken control of all the resources of the 28th planet, and the supplies have been sent to the front lines.”
The man in black remained silent, gesturing for him to continue.
"Yu Wei has already become suspicious and is now secretly investigating the mole. Lin Gu, Zuo Li, Chu Yunmu, and other important generals are all under investigation."
With a major battle imminent, Yu Wei's decision to turn his gun on his own people is truly chilling.
"In the end, he was still too young and couldn't keep his composure."
A smile spread across his face hidden beneath the black robe. A single message, a mere suspicion, had thrown him into disarray and caused him to lose his composure.
"Father's strategy is truly brilliant, subduing the enemy without a fight."
Lakaya's sincere praise pleased the man in black robes even more, and he found people much more agreeable.
“You are a smart man, smarter than your brother. Come here, my child.”
The man in the black robe beckoned to Rakaya, who obediently walked over, knelt at his feet, and rubbed his head against his palm. "I will always be loyal to Father. To die for Father is my honor."
“Very good, child, you have done very well.” The black-robed man lifted Rakaya’s chin, looked into those beautiful eyes like red roses, and laughed, “So beautiful, you seem to have been an adult for many years.”
"Father...Father..."
Lakaya gripped the hem of her dress nervously, her body trembling uncontrollably.
"Good child, you're willing to give everything for me, aren't you?"
"Yes...yes..."
"Go, go there and wait for me."
The man in the black robe pointed to a door on the side, and Lakaya trembled, "Father...Father, I can't do it..."
"You have to believe in yourself, my good boy. You will do better than your brother."
The man in the black robe patted Rakaya on the back, met his eyes, and the heavy, carved door slowly opened as he raised his hand. Rakaya's pupils dilated, and he screamed inwardly, "No, don't go over there!"
My body moved forward against my will, and the closer I got to the door, the faster I walked. I could vaguely see the bright light behind the door.
But that wasn't light; it was a deeper darkness.
His eyes were tightly covered by a black cloth, his tender body was broken and shattered under the violent conquest, and his rose-like, passionate eyes slowly lost their luster, becoming lifeless like a stagnant pool.
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