"But the decline of Fuguang is fatal for the Ninth District."
"Fu Guang is a member of the God-Making Laboratory and is the only known person who has successfully merged. There are also some fanatical fusionists among the God-Making Faction, countries around the world, and even the upper echelons of the Central Plains. They are all eyeing the Ninth District with covetousness."
"The decline of Fuguang means that the Ninth District is no longer invincible. The Meli Federation, Europa, Sunny Country, and others, which have only put pressure on the major districts without daring to take action, will immediately push the flames of war to the entire Central Plains. The [God-Making Faction] will swarm in like locusts."
At that time, even if the Middle-earth region wanted to protect the Ninth District, it would still face the trolley problem affecting the Ninth District and the entire Middle-earth population. That was an outcome no one wanted to see.
"It's not that we're afraid to confront them head-on, but if we lose, we'll lose the peace of the entire Central Plains. No one can bear such a responsibility. Therefore, checks and balances are the best solution."
"If Fu Guang were unharmed and firmly opposed, Zhongtu would have given his full support out of fear of a split between the Ninth District and the Greater District. But now, Fu Guang is in trouble."
"He doesn't know how much longer he can hold on; he can only plan for the future of District Nine, the Dragon Faction, and you."
"Therefore, Fu Guang took the initiative to inform the region that your special ability is [Devour], and hinted that this ability would be helpful for integration and development. As a result, you have become the second opportunity for integration that the Central Plains cherishes."
"As the most important check and balance, you will be exposed to countless eyes around the world, and those with ill intentions will be unable to openly attack you. This protects the most important person in you."
"And after twenty or thirty years, you will grow into the second Dragon Emperor and have the ability to truly protect yourself."
"In the end, we chose the Hua family for three reasons: first, because they took the initiative to request it; second, because they felt guilty towards you and thought they might take extra care of you; and third, because Hua Lihan is a person with weak family ties, treating his biological and adopted children the same way, so you won't feel any sense of loss."
"Fu Guang had planned everything perfectly, including ultimately shattering the illusions of the [God-Making Faction] and those with ulterior motives who wanted to uncover the secrets of the fusion by sacrificing his own life."
"He has been fair to everyone, but he has failed you."
Chang Le lowered his head slightly, his expression unreadable.
Chen Wusui said, "The night before you left, Fu Guang didn't sleep all night, and kept talking to me and Lao Mu."
He told us he felt guilty towards you, that he felt utterly despicable, that he was just like Hua Lihan, having failed his promise to you in the end… He said a lot, every word expressing his feeling of owing you.
"When he saw you off the next day, he had a cold and heartless look on his face, but as soon as you left..."
Chen Wusui smiled and said, "Lele, that was the first time I saw Shen Fuguang cry."
Six years ago—
September brings the chill of autumn; in the north, each autumn rain brings a chill.
At the foot of Qianyuan Mountain, Luo Xuan, Granny Wu, and Mu Liangchao handed over twelve-year-old Chang Le to the people who came to pick her up.
Hua Lanshi accompanied Wei Zi, and Hua Lihan and Hua Qingyun came to pick her up personally. In addition, Ying Huaixia, Shen Xiu and others were also there, giving her a great deal of face.
But as Chang Le looked at them, she felt her heart sinking deeper and deeper into an ice cellar.
She couldn't manage a smile, nor could she cry.
She didn't understand why Shen Fuguang was suddenly so heartless, and why he wasn't willing to explain anything.
She understands, she knows, she's very obedient, she can comprehend anything. As long as Shen Fuguang explains, even a simple "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to" would be enough!
But there wasn't one!
Shen Fuguang looked at her with a sudden, cold gaze and said, "I wish you could stay in District Four forever."
Like a bird soaring in the clouds being trampled into the mud, all the warmth in my heart was suddenly torn apart without a word of explanation.
That's not right, Shen Fuguang.
But she didn't receive a single word of explanation from Shen Fuguang until she was about to leave.
She was merely a pawn in a balancing act, meant to protect both her and District Nine. Why was she unwilling to explain? Why did she say such hurtful things?
Would it have been better for him if she had died in the snow that night?
Chang Le felt a chilling mix of anger and despair, and the world seemed absurd to her. She offered no resistance, lowering her head and obediently walking to Hua Lihan's side.
But as Hua Lihan led her away, she stopped and turned her head to take another look.
She thought that even if Shen Fuguang was a little reluctant, she would be willing to say even half a word to persuade her to stay, but he didn't!
Shen Fuguang turned his back to her directly.
The drizzle, like smoke and mist, obscured his silhouette.
Chang Le suddenly realized that he had never truly understood Shen Fuguang.
Yes, I inexplicably carry Shen Fuguang's "Time Alone" with me, and Shen Fuguang is inexplicably kind to me. They seem to have a past that no one knows about, but Shen Fuguang has never explained these things.
Chang Le heard the cold laugh in his heart, but he didn't say a word and turned to leave.
Little did she know that the person with their back to her had bitten their fingers until they were bloody and mangled.
Shen Fuguang locked himself in his room until the core roundtable meeting that evening, when he was not there. They had to find someone to locate his room.
When I pushed open the door, I found Shen Fuguang crying while holding the unfinished rabbit!
At this point, Chen Wusui described it to Chang Le.
It was real crying, not just a few drops, but tears streaming down my face.
It even knew shame and tried to cover its face with the rabbit, though it didn't really cover it.
To prove his point, Chen Wusui even produced a secretly taken picture.
In the picture,
Shen Fuguang sat leaning against the foot of the bed, one leg bent and supporting his face. The rabbit was placed under his left cheek. The lower half of his body was still sewn up and leaking air. He covered his right eye and half of his left eye with his right hand. The corner of his eye was bright red. There were obvious tear stains on his face. There was even a small puddle of water on the ground!
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