While Xiao Weiyi and Yang Jiadong were on their sweet honeymoon trip north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, at the southern tip of the European continent, Gibraltar, a land embraced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, carries hundreds of years of historical entanglements.
In 2027, it once again became the focus of world attention. As the referendum date approaches, the air is filled with tension and anxiety, as if a storm is about to come.
Leonor de Bourbon-Ortiz, the Crown Princess of Spain, this woman who is at the center of the storm but is about to welcome a new life, went to the Palma Cliff Manor to take care of her pregnancy with the care and escort of everyone.
This manor located on the top of the cliff is like a paradise, quiet and peaceful.
Xiao Zhengtang, Wen Yunshu and his wife, as well as Odin's mother Reina, have already made careful preparations here to welcome Leonor's arrival.
Each room is decorated warmly and comfortably, and each meal is carefully prepared. With their meticulous care, they have built a warm harbor for Leonor, allowing her to rest assured and take care of her baby during this turbulent period.
Odin, shouldering an important mission, visited the Gibraltar community on behalf of Leonor, who had limited mobility.
He knows very well that every appearance and every word he makes may affect the direction of the referendum.
The streets of Gibraltar are bustling with people, and their faces are filled with confusion and expectations about the future.
Odin moved among the crowd, patiently listening to the voices of every resident. Whether it was recollections of past history or concerns about future life, he responded seriously to each one.
In a quaint cafe, a white-haired old man tightly grasped Odin's hand and said in a trembling voice: "My child, we long for peace and stability. We hope that this referendum can give us a certain future."
Odin nodded gently, his eyes firm: "Don't worry, we will create a better tomorrow for everyone."
Every such communication makes Odin feel more deeply his responsibility. Every footprint he leaves on this land is full of expectations for the future of Gibraltar.
July 20th is one month away from the referendum.
Jordan and Spain carried out the joint military exercise "Peace Resolve" in the Mediterranean.
On the surface of the Mediterranean Sea, the warships cut through the waves like steel behemoths, with white waves surging on both sides of the ship.
Fighter planes roared up from the deck of the aircraft carrier, cutting through the blue sky and leaving behind white trails.
The soldiers lined up neatly on the deck, their eyes firm and the weapons in their hands flashing coldly in the sunlight.
This exercise is not only a display of military strength, but also a silent declaration.
In the nearby waters, some ships trying to gather intelligence were hovering far away, but they never dared to approach this area guarded by powerful military forces.
In Gibraltar, discussions are becoming increasingly heated. This exercise has deterred some forces that are trying to create noise for the referendum, but it has also made more people feel uneasy about the future situation.
August 18th is a day destined to be remembered.
The sky outside Palma Cliff Manor was exceptionally blue, and the sun shone gently on the earth.
Odin and the Xiao family arrived at the hospital early and paced anxiously in the corridor outside the delivery room.
Odin's palms were covered in sweat, and his eyes were always fixed on the door of the delivery room. Every second of waiting seemed extremely long.
Xiao Zhengtang comforted Odin from time to time, but he could not hide the nervousness on his face.
Wen Yunshu and Reina clasped their hands together and prayed silently in their hearts for the safety of mother and child.
Finally, a clear baby cry broke the tense atmosphere.
The nurse walked out of the delivery room with a smile on her face and announced that Leonor had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl.
Tears instantly welled up in Odin's eyes. He rushed into the delivery room excitedly. Seeing Leonor, who was weak but full of happiness, and the two little lives lying in the small bed beside her, his heart was filled with tenderness and joy.
He gently held Leonor's hand, his voice choked with sobs: "My dear, you have worked hard, we have a child."
Leonor smiled at him, her eyes full of love.
Odin carefully picked up his son. The little guy frowned and waved his little fists, as if he was full of curiosity about the world.
Odin whispered, "From now on, you will be called Augustus de Bourbon Ortiz Wallenberg Shaw. I hope you can bravely face everything in the future and become a responsible person."
Then he picked up his daughter again. The little girl's eyes opened slightly, with a hint of innocence in them. Odin said gently, "Your name is Sofia de Bourbon Ortiz Wallenberg Shaw. May you be loved and happy all your life."
The Xiao family members gathered around, looking at the two lovely children, their faces filled with happy smiles.
Xiao Zhen couldn't stop smiling. He looked at his grandchildren and seemed to see the future and hope of his family.
The joy of the child's birth has not yet faded, but the day of the Gibraltar referendum is getting closer and closer, and a tense atmosphere is once again shrouded.
On August 20, the referendum officially began. Long queues formed outside polling stations across Gibraltar, their ballots seemingly carrying the fate of the entire region on their shoulders.
Reporters from global media set up their cameras and recorded this historic moment.
UN monitors were busy moving around the scene to ensure the fairness and transparency of the voting process.
In the polling station, people solemnly put their ballots into the ballot box. Every time they cast a vote, it was like making a decision for their own future.
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