Those who face the wall, but are in the Nascent Soul stage.

Chapter 367 Utopian Morals

Luo Qingtong spoke at length to Cheng Xin, covering topics from morality and society to history and physics, from materialism to idealism. He clearly stated to Cheng Xin his attitude as a human backdrop towards the Trisolaran world:

Repay kindness with kindness, and repay injustice with justice.

The reason we didn't immediately fly to Trisolaris to execute the surrender agreement was simply because we had too many concerns on Earth.

Ever since being stared at by the being outside the cone of light, Luo Qing has had a severe sense of crisis and will not leave Earth easily unless he has a foolproof plan.

Of course, Luo Qing also made it clear to Cheng Xin that he would only play a punitive role in the Three-Body world.

The future of the Trisolaran world will be decided jointly by the Trisolarans themselves and humanity.

The path to survival has always been there, broad and bright.

It remains to be seen whether this dehydrated insect civilization, which has been reborn 195 times, is willing to take this path to survival.

At least I have given the other party many chances, but the Trisolaran world always manages to step on the landmines with its limited wisdom and then arrogantly carries them out.

The human world is arrogant, and so is the Trisolaran world.

Cheng Xin was still in a daze until she walked out of the Wallfacer's courtyard. She didn't even know when she came out. It seemed that the other party was a little tired of talking to her and waved his hand.

Then everything spun around, and he and Ai AA found themselves outside the compound.

Laughter and cheers filled the square, while outside, traffic flowed busily.

Cheng Xin stared blankly at this magnificent scene for a long time.

In the end, it was only after AiAA gave her a hard tug that she managed to bring the other person's soul back to reality.

AiAA said, "Qingxian made it very clear. Earthlings should treat the Trisolarans the same way they treat Earthlings. Why are you still nitpicking?"

“I’m not being stubborn,” Cheng Xin argued. “I just think that people don’t necessarily have to emulate the Trisolarans. Didn’t they themselves say that one should repay evil with good?”

"That's why I'm complaining. You misheard me. How come you didn't study history well and your ears aren't working well either?" Ai AA said helplessly.

Actually, she had some complaints about the president's indecisive nature, but she didn't want to show it. Moreover, although she was also a fan of celebrities, she was actually a bit like Lord Ye who loved dragons but was terrified of them.

Ai AA was still a little scared when she saw Luo Qing face to face, and felt a strange sense of guilt.

Cheng Xin lowered her head and said, "The Trisolaran world should transfer their technology over soon. After the compensation is paid, I believe people will change their opinion of the Trisolaran world. After all, there are many good Trisolarans like Listener 1379 in that world."

Ai AA said, "But all of this is on the condition that the Second Fleet doesn't cause any trouble. Haven't you seen the news this past month? Has the Fleet International spokesperson made any statement? Fleet International said that it will push forward the research on antimatter and strong interaction materials at all costs to guard against the Second Fleet's desperate gamble."

Cheng Xin: "None of this has happened yet."

AiAA: "Now, humanity and the Trisolaran world are only separated by a thin thread of trust. If the Trisolaran Second Fleet disengages immediately after its light-speed journey, then there will be no problem. But if the other side..."

Cheng Xin: "Ai AA, don't try to understand the Trisolarans with those kinds of ideas. Their thoughts are transparent and they won't hide anything from us."

“Grandma, my dear Chairman, have you forgotten that the Trisolarans have learned to lie? The Second Fleet won't be able to break free from light-speed travel for at least three or four years. By then, the Second Fleet will probably be right on our doorstep. In these four years, humanity definitely needs to make some preparations.” Ai AA lowered her voice: “If something goes wrong, who can take the responsibility? Chairman, can you take the responsibility?”

Cheng Xin shook her head.

"That settles it then. We can discuss anything else four years from now. There isn't much trust between the two worlds before the Second Fleet turns around."

Cheng Xin was speechless for a moment. Ai AA pushed her onto the flying car. She took one last look in the direction of the Wallfacer's compound and then left.

"Oh, what a kind little girl. She reminds me of the Carbon-Based Federation, but the Carbon-Based Federation isn't as conservative as her. The Federation really wants to grind the Silicon-Based Empire to dust."

Li Bai, head bowed, was drawing talismans when he offered his comments, seemingly distracted.

Luo Qing didn't think anything of it. In this society, there are many people on Earth who have no worries about food and clothing and who share the same thoughts as this chairman. Morality is a luxury in this universe.

It is a luxury, at least at the current stage of civilization.

Even a powerful nation like the Carbon-Based Federation has paid a heavy price in its pursuit of morality.

Luo Qing: "This girl is just a child. She has just learned the basics of morality and conscience and is eager to show off to the world."

Li Bai: "Although your civilization is relatively shallow, it is quite diverse. Some insist on destroying the Trisolaran civilization, while others advocate coexistence with the Trisolarans. It is quite rich."

Luo Qing explained: "In the end, it is caused by the differences in individual development. Everyone's perception is different. As far as I know, she is an orphan, so it is understandable that she has these thoughts. There is no need to be too harsh on her. She is just an ordinary person, and it is enough for her to live a simple and ordinary life."

Li Bai put down his talisman brush and sighed softly: "In this universe, many civilizations have been destroyed because of morality that emerged too early."

Luo Qing frowned upon hearing this: "Morality...isn't that a good thing?"

Li Bai looked him in the eyes: "In your hometown, it seems the average moral level is quite high?"

Luo Qing nodded: "In the history of human culture on Earth, there are stories of philosopher-kings and saints, and there was one such philosopher-king or saint in my hometown."

Li Bai: "What are his abilities?"

Luo Qing said in a deep voice, "About 30% to 70%."

Jiang Li delivered three serious punches, and Luo Qing's seventh day after death.

Li Bai nodded upon hearing this: "That makes sense. A person with morality must have the ability to bear it. It is not acceptable to have morality but think that one is noble and that one's values ​​and moral standards are universal and correct. The one in your hometown has the ability, but that young girl just now did not."

Li Bai explained: "Even a moral saint like that little girl, who possesses a spirit of sacrifice and is willing to sacrifice her life for her own values ​​and moral principles, cannot change her selfish nature. In the context of current human civilization, those who can truly love others without selfishness will consider the whole of humanity, rather than starting from their own values."

Luo Qing said, "So..."

Li Bai: "Those who talk about morality are the most selfish people. Sacrificing one's conscience is the most difficult thing in this universe, much more difficult than sacrificing one's life."

Luo Qing stood up and bowed, saying, "I have learned a lot."

(End of this chapter)