"Xiaoxue, you and the child are both fine now, could you..." Yan Hongjing's voice was full of helplessness and pleading.
"No!" Jiang Xiaoxue interrupted him without hesitation, her gaze cold and resolute.
Yan Hongjing finally signed the agreement. His hand trembled slightly, and his eyes flickered with complex emotions.
Jiang Xiaoxue accepted the agreement, but felt no joy, only endless sorrow.
From this day forward, we shall have no further connection!
Jiang Xiaoxue gave Yan Hongjing a deep look, then turned and left. Her steps were firm and resolute, as if she wanted to leave everything in the past behind.
Yan Hongjing stood there, stunned, watching Jiang Xiaoxue's retreating figure, his heart filled with regret and pain. He knew he had lost the most important person in his life, and it was all his own doing.
Looking at Yan Hongjing's remorseful expression, Yan Ziyan shook his head and sighed. He knew his clueless older brother would suffer more in the future.
Before long, the formal banquet began.
As the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect, Jiang Wanwan was seated at the main table.
The dishes at the state banquet were indeed excellent.
It ranges from imperial recipes to local delicacies, encompassing both international culinary traditions and China's eight major cuisines.
As a native of Earth, Jiang Wanwan could still eat delicious food even if she practiced fasting and immortality cultivation.
"Patriarch Xie, I heard that your daughter had a conflict with Sect Leader Jiang's family?"
Qin Ze, who was sitting at the head of the table, suddenly spoke.
The once noisy hall fell silent instantly, and everyone looked at Xie Lanxi.
Xie Lanxi stood up cautiously, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. She lowered her head and carefully said, "Replying to the leader, my daughter is naughty and has caused trouble for everyone!"
Qin Ze waved his hand, gesturing for her to sit down, and said calmly, "Don't be nervous, sit down! But Patriarch Xie is usually busy with work, so you should also pay more attention to your children's education!"
Xie Lanxi nodded repeatedly, secretly relieved, and then sat down nervously.
"Xiao Wan, although this state banquet dish can't compare to the spiritual food of your Xiaoyao Sect, it still tastes quite good!"
Upon hearing Qin Ze's words, Jiang Wanwan looked up, smiled, gave a thumbs-up, and nodded repeatedly in agreement.
She picked up a piece of Osmanthus Duck, put it in her mouth and savored it carefully, then praised it highly: "This Osmanthus Duck has glossy skin, mostly lean meat, plump meat, and is very juicy. One bite and your mouth is filled with fragrance. And this Steamed Chicken with Straw Mushrooms is tender and juicy, it's so delicious it'll make your eyebrows fall off."
Sitting to Qin Ze's right, Fu Chuan Yijing listened to Jiang Wanwan's comments, couldn't help but try it, and nodded in approval.
This friendly exchange and cooperation with Mauritius progressed exceptionally smoothly, and the two sides quickly reached an agreement.
According to the agreement, the Kingdom of Maoqiu will exchange the mining rights of its domestic spiritual vein mines for a series of precious cultivation resources, including the Divine Dragon Scripture.
This is undoubtedly a win-win cooperation, which will not only have a positive impact on the development of both countries, but also help promote their progress.
Pu Chuan Yijing was overjoyed when he was immediately diagnosed with a mid-grade ice spirit root.
Qin Ze did not hesitate to give Pu Chuan Yijing some spirit stones and pills, hoping to help him make further progress on his cultivation path.
Jiang Wanwan also took out a Xuan-level cultivation technique and gave it to Pu Chuan Yijing.
Kazukyo Fukawa accepted the package with great emotion, tears welling in his eyes. He gripped the package tightly in his hands and solemnly promised to make good use of these valuable resources and strive to improve his own strength.
At that very moment, this touching scene was captured by the media on the scene and forever frozen in their images.
This moment will become a symbol of friendly cooperation between the two countries and a shining pearl in the long river of history.
Presidential Palace, Country M.
Sunlight streamed through the windows into the spacious office, illuminating the exquisite carpets and luxurious furniture.
However, the atmosphere was unusually heavy, as if dark clouds were shrouding the entire room.
Bella has been arrested!
Security Assistant Williams broke the silence as he stood before the oval desk, solemnly reading out the latest intelligence.
The office was silent; everyone bowed their heads, their faces grave. They knew in their hearts that this agent named Bella would be abandoned by the federal government.
"What do you mean? Are we just going to abandon our best CIA agent like this?" The CIA chief slammed his fist on the table in anger and shouted.
However, he was met with silence.
After a while, one of the politicians broke the silence: "Do you have any other options? Do you expect us to openly demand their release and tell the whole world that we sent agents to your country to cause trouble?"
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over the head of the CIA, instantly sobering him up. He sighed helplessly.
Meanwhile, U.S. President John Smith sat at his desk, his arms crossed over his chest, his gaze deep and calm.
"The most urgent task now is to find a solution to the problem; we cannot let Bella's sacrifice be in vain."
John Smith began to speak, his voice calm and undisturbed.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Although they were saddened by Bella's loss, they understood that they had to take action as soon as possible to mitigate the damage.
After a heated argument, the government leadership decided to declare Bella a non-existent person and unanimously declared that they had never sent any agents into other countries' territory.
This decision means that Bella's identity and existence will be erased forever, and his efforts and contributions will be buried deep in the dust of history.
After the state banquet, Jiang Wanwan did not return to the military hospital, but instead went back to the hotel booked by the authorities with her disciples.
"Xiao Wan, do you want to go for a walk?"
Yan Ziyan walked to the hotel entrance and suddenly made a suggestion.
Jiang Wanwan shook her head, "No! I've been busy with Xiaoxue's matter these past few days, and there are still many things to take care of."
Yan Ziyan's expression darkened slightly, and he said, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You can ask me to share the burden if you have any problems!"
"Senior brother, I've been waiting for you to say that! Let's go! Quickly help me sort out the accounts of the Free and Unfettered Sect, and the list of candidates for the next batch of disciples has also been released!"
Jiang Wanwan took Yan Ziyan's hand and walked towards her room.
Yan Ziyan looked at the hand, his eyes sparkling, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.
Royal estate.
This place was originally the residence of the Wang family. After the Wang family fell from power, Xie Lanxi bought the place.
Kneel down!
Xie Lanxi sat on the sofa looking at Xie Yimo with a disappointed expression.
"mom!"
"Don't call me Mom, I want to call you Mom too! Look at what you've been doing every day! You're just a man, yet you've become so infatuated with him that you do things that violate morality and conscience!"
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