Chapter 575: Youthful Years
Since leaving school, Tilan feels that time has gone by much faster, probably because she is very busy and fulfilled with all kinds of things. Looking back, half a year has passed.
"Are you going back to the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region at the end of the year, Tilan?" Dolores asked.
"Go back, it's time to go back this time." Tilan blinked and said something a little old-fashioned.
"It's been several years. If I don't go back again, I guess everyone will think I'm immature." Although it was a complaint, there were indeed similar rumors in the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region, as if the daughter who was raised ran to the big city and was greedy for prosperity and didn't go home.
"Hehehe~" Dolores covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Then I'll go tell everyone first, so that everyone can be prepared." Many people in the star cluster are from the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region, and they should be happy to hear this news.
Sure enough, after getting the news, many people began to celebrate, and even thought about bringing some special gifts home, but now that interstellar trade is developed, there are indeed not many things that can be called specialties.
The departure time is three days later. Tilan also gave everyone a holiday in advance to relax. Those members who will not go to the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region with Tilan can also arrange their itinerary in advance.
On the other hand, several other singers are also busy with their own things.
In the past six months, Pulin has visited famous rock bands in various star regions, exchanged inspiration and experience with them, and worked hard to enhance the performance effect, making herself more emotional and perfect on the stage. Shui Yanqing went to various corners of the Federation, met many ethnic minorities, and comforted and funded many children with congenital genetic mutation diseases. Orles held a grand song and dance performance, like the most dazzling crown jewel in the central star region, and received many reports from official media. She has become the most famous person in the current singer world, although she has not yet been promoted to the Moon Level.
The large-scale historical opera prepared by Odney also had its first commercial performance and received a lot of praise. Eluklu traveled among the northern star regions. Every time he went to a place, he would participate in the special programs prepared by the locals to promote these star regions and planets, which made many federal residents interested in these exotic places.
Jian Xiner was still busy with archaeology and did not send out much news. Luo Fenghua praised Tilan's participation in the celebration and sent Tilan a lot of gifts, including some precious things, such as the blue and white embroidered phoenix costumes that looked like works of art, the custom-made Shuiyuekongqing sword, and a set of classical chime musical instruments equipped with AI that can automatically play.
Although there is a few years difference in age, generally speaking, they are singers of the same generation. If you count up, "Star Ring Rhythm" Shela Lanke, "Black Walnut" Di Lu Xin'er, these people are of the same generation, and above them are "Green Snake" Yulan Duojia, "White Rose Harp" Ewen Qilin, "Polka Dot Recorder" Mei, among these, "Ultramarine Dye Painting" Idria should be the oldest generation.
A week later, Tilan returned to the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region.
[This is the "Emerald Skirt" No. 2 Starport, all passengers please disembark in an orderly manner...]
The familiar voice of the announcement came, making Tilan feel a little familiar.
Home, she thought to herself, and then looked around. This starport has hardly changed since she left, but there seem to be a lot more tourists in the starport, and it is more lively than before.
"Let's go, Tilan." Dolores came over behind her.
"Yes."
With about 20 members of the star cluster accompanying her, Tilan boarded the shuttle back to the "Emerald Skirt".
After experiencing the shock of entering the atmosphere, the shuttle slowly landed at the airport in the South District 1. At this time, many people were standing in the open space outside the apron to greet them.
The cabin door opened, the ladder was lowered and fixed, and the carpet was laid for the self-discipline unit. Under the attention of many cameras and lights, Tilan first stood at the cabin door and waved to everyone, then lifted the hem of her skirt with one hand and walked down. She was wearing a black long skirt with 15 lacquer night flowers on the side. Her chest was wrapped in a gathered off-shoulder top. There were fewer flower decorations on both sides. There was a small hat with flowers on the side of her head, and her style was slightly delicate.
After coming down, she first shook hands with a group of official personnel headed by the deputy governor, and then stood together for a group photo. Then, the people from the education sector such as Edes Academy and Iridium Academy met and took photos, and then the representatives of Arpeggio City and North District 7 met and took photos.
After three waves, Tilan entered the specially prepared car in front of the camera and left the audience and reporters' sight.
Sitting in the car, the girl breathed a sigh of relief, then took off the small hat on her head and put it aside.
"Is it uncomfortable to wear?" Dolores took a look and took the small hat.
"Maybe I'm not used to it." This thing is very light, and with her current physical strength as a superhuman, she won't feel tired.
"Dolores didn't wear black clothes today." Tilan looked at her friend next to her. Today, Dolores was wearing a dress with a white base and purple as the secondary.
"That's because I have to appear with you, and it must be bad to wear the same color." Dolores responded with a smile.
"Actually, I like this one too, but I have too many clothes and don't have many opportunities to wear it."
The two talked in the car, and soon the car arrived at the designated location. This is the residence specially prepared by the Star Domain officials for Tilan. The environment is very safe. After all, after the assassination, the officials paid special attention to this.
The entire mansion covers a large area. From Tilan's point of view, it can even be said to be a manor. The mansion is surrounded by flat lawns, and the view is very open. Anyone who wants to get close can easily be observed and noticed.
After entering the mansion, Tilan soon saw the familiar figure of the maid. After learning that Tilan was going to return to the Four Leaf Crystal, these vampire maids who were originally in the school also migrated back.
"Welcome back, Lady Tilan~" Wearing uniform maid uniforms, they stood in two rows, with headbands on their heads, palms on their waists, and bowed, with a different kind of beauty.
In response, Tilan waved her hand to let them stand up and not be too respectful.
"This will make me feel like some kind of ancient noble with special hobbies." Tilan had to wave her hand to explain to Dolores. Fortunately, the two had a good relationship and would not misunderstand her.
"Hehe, in fact, everyone likes you very much, so they are willing to do this." Dolores was very familiar with these maids when she was in school.
After settling down, Tilan first stayed in the South District 1, talked and reminisced with the Governor of the Star Region and the directors of Edes Academy. During this time, she also participated in several charity events, took photos and sang, meeting everyone's expectations.
In this way, about half a month later, Tilan finally had some peace and quiet.
"Now I finally have time to go back to the north."
"Can I go with you?" Dolores said to Tilan with a hint of expectation and coquettishness.
"Ah." Tilan didn't object to Dolores going with her, but it was the first time she saw Dolores like this, which made her a little uncomfortable.
"Haha, Tilan is like this. As long as you say something nice and soft, she will agree." Dolores responded with a smile. As the two spent more time together, she gradually understood the girl's mind and habits.
After that, the two continued their journey to the North Seventh District. After being escorted by a special fighter jet, Tilan crossed half of the planet in just a few hours and arrived at her hometown in the North Seventh District.
Standing at the entrance of the underground passage with white steam billowing, watching the various transport ships and goods constantly coming in and out of the deep red steel wellhead, Dolores was full of freshness.
"This is where Tilan grew up."
"Yeah." If it were in the past, the girl would probably feel a little embarrassed and inferior, but now she just feels very calm.
"This is where I grew up." Her voice was full of emotion.
"Come with me." Without taking the hovercraft specially prepared for her, Tilan took Dolores into the steel passage on the side of the entrance.
"You don't have to follow me, just go down directly." Tilan spoke to the several non-commissioned officers who escorted her. These were all elite officers of the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Domain with extremely strong combat effectiveness.
"This..." Although Tilan's command authority was very high, as soldiers, their orders to protect this girl had a higher priority.
"It's okay, I've already told your superiors, and you will receive a notification in a few seconds." Tilan would not deliberately embarrass them, and with her strength, few people could indeed assassinate her.
At the girl's strong request, the superiors of these officers temporarily cancelled the order of close protection, allowing Tilan to move freely, but they would still follow Tilan not far away to facilitate support at any time and conduct peripheral inspections.
After that, the girl finally felt that the surroundings were quiet and she could take Dolores back to her hometown to have a good look.
Walking into the familiar industrial elevator, Tilan took out the prepared glasses and put them on. Then the lenses gradually turned light gray, and Tilan's originally black long hair also turned into a delicate linen gray at this moment. With her glasses, the girl's entire temperament became ordinary and no longer so eye-catching.
In addition to the two people in the elevator, there were many local residents and workers. Although everyone was surprised by these two beautiful girls, they did not cause any commotion. After all, it was a civilized society. There were indeed many girls who knew how to dress up. Many people with ordinary looks could become good with good makeup.
The elevator went straight down, and along the way, you could hear a slightly rhythmic clanging sound. That was the sound of the contact points colliding when passing through each node. If it was an emergency brake, these contact points could directly jam the elevator and keep it at a certain floor.
Needless to say, such a function was also prepared for wartime to prevent the enemy from using it, and also to prevent the elevator from falling out of control in a crisis.
Standing on the steel fence, Dolores looked up and looked around. This young lady had been pampered since she was a child. Except for the time when she and Tilan went to the north, she had never been to such a place.
Rust-proof red paint, peeling and worn silver metal structure, walls with graffiti residue, industrial rust structure, etc., the rough and durable industrial style was everywhere.
"We're here." Tilan said, looking at the numbers on the display screen next to her.
Sure enough, not long after, the elevator stopped, the door on one side opened, and many passengers walked out.
"Let's go too. Take Dolores to see the streets and buy some things." Although Tilan didn't lack anything, she knew that Dolores would be curious, so she took her to see the upper blocks of Arpeggio City first.
"Okay." Dolores followed.
42nd floor underground, Molan Street in the flower and bird district.
The sky is a simulated projection, but the light is enough to present a blue sky and white clouds like reality, which prevents people living underground from getting cabin fever.
"This change is quite big." Tilan stood on the street, looking at the white clouds floating above her head.
"What's wrong?" Dolores was puzzled.
"There was no such thing before, only the endless starry sky. Although that was also beautiful, it was not so bright. The road still relied on lighting facilities such as street lamps." In order to illuminate the entire underground block, the electricity and energy spent are not a small amount, and there are also a series of equipment consumption, heat dissipation problems, etc. In the past, Arpeggio City would not have such luxury. "
I guess it's because of Tilan." Dolores understood quickly.
"If I were the local mayor, I would definitely do the same." Dolores said and laughed.
"Tilan, with such a good promotional card, you must improve the landscape of Arpeggio City. It doesn't matter if you are short of money. With your brand, it will be easy to borrow money from the bank. Other large companies may even sponsor for free."
"Okay, okay." Tilan has heard so many compliments like this.
Walking through the familiar streets, although many stores have changed, Tilan still sees many familiar signs. She came here with her classmates many times in the past.
Arpeggio City is an industrial city with an underdeveloped entertainment industry. All kinds of commercial and entertainment venues are concentrated here, so locals will definitely come here for entertainment and shopping.
Although the shops look the same as before, the girl's mood at the moment is completely different.
Well, in the past, because I was relatively poor, I was always timid when I came here with my classmates, and I didn't dare to look at those things with high prices.
Poverty is not only a lack of material, but also easily causes psychological inferiority and shrinkage. Tilan has a deep understanding of this.
"Let's go in and take a look." Now that she has finally come back, Tilan decided to satisfy her past regrets and take a good look at the things in these stores, and get to know the things that she didn't dare to buy or think about in the past.
If you like something, just buy it, and it will also make up for your past self.
Today, Tilan and Dolores are dressed casually. Dolores's coat, which is like a light gauze, is now draped over her shoulders, and she is holding a small bag in her hand, while Tilan is a little more refreshing, with a soft dark winter skirt with a few pompom pendants. Because it is winter in the north, this outfit is very suitable for the season.
The two first walked into the stationery gift shop. This was the shop that Tilan and her classmates visited most often when she was in junior high school. I remember that her classmates bought very beautiful stationery boxes here, as well as various matching backpacks and handbags, swords for training, etc.
At that time, Tilan had just started living on her own. She didn’t dare to sell the things her sister left behind. She was very tight on money. She had used many stationery for three years without changing them. Some of her classmates would immediately change their stationery whenever their favorite idols and stars released co-branded items. There were also projection boxes that could simulate extraordinary formula imprints, etc. She envied them at the time.
What a green time.
(End of this chapter)
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