In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 176 Giving out wedding candy to Li Dongxue

Are you asking me to speak as a representative of the military?

Upon hearing this news, Lu Zhao was visibly taken aback.

Generally speaking, these positions are given to people with connections, and they are often arranged well in advance.

If it was Lin Zhiyan's arrangement, then why didn't she tell me?
This is what puzzled Lu Zhao.

Given her habit of always wanting to take credit, she would immediately tell him whatever she did.

For example, I just told him yesterday that I must strive to win the Nankaido Outstanding Young Person Award next year.

If he can make it to the finals, then we can guarantee that he will get first place.

This award is no less than a first-class merit, and for someone like Lu Zhao who already has a first-class merit, its impact is even greater.

Having an extra section compared to a resume makes it more advantageous for promotion and various award selections.

Lin Zhiyan never said that he wanted to speak as a representative at important national events, which would be far more useful than any outstanding youth award.

There are about a dozen outstanding young people at the first-level each year, and only one representative for the Great Patriotic War Remembrance Day each year.

"Comrade Lu Zhao, can you hear me?"

Hearing the inquiry on the phone, Lu Zhao snapped out of his reverie and said, "Sorry, I was a little distracted just now. Are there any requirements for participating in this event? For example, regarding attire?"

"You only need to show up; we'll take care of everything for you."

"Okay, I'm willing to participate."

"Okay, please arrive in Cangwu before January 9th of next month, which is 3243. We will send someone to pick you up. Alternatively, you may travel with the team, and Fang City will provide a private plane to pick you up."

"I'll go with the team."

"Okay, we will fax the speech to your workplace shortly."

The phone hangs up.

Lu Zhao remained calm. He was certainly happy to be able to speak at such an important national event, but not for much.

He dialed Lin Zhiyan's number again.

"Hey."

"I have just received notification that I will speak as a representative at the Remembrance Day event."

"what?"

A surprised voice came from the other end of the phone, saying, "Wasn't that spot already taken?"

In order to build momentum for Lu Zhao, Lin Zhiyan mobilized the media to report on it, and naturally wanted him to speak on important occasions.

Unfortunately, the spokesperson for the Great Patriotic War Remembrance Day is usually chosen by the middle of the year.

Lu Zhao asked in confusion, "Wasn't this something you arranged?"

Lin Zhiyan replied, "I originally wanted to arrange it for you, but after asking around, it didn't work out. The spot was already reserved by a soldier from the Chishui Army."

"Did Master Liu make arrangements for you afterwards?"

Lu Zhao said, "Could you ask for me?"

"What's there to ask? It's good that the spot is in your hands."

“It’s very important to me.”

"Okay, I'll go ask now."

The phone hangs up.

Lu Zhao sat on the edge of the bed, elbows resting on his knees, holding his phone in both hands.

A hint of anticipation lingered in her phoenix eyes.

He wasn't excited about speaking on the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, because Lu Zhao knew very well that he hadn't earned these things himself.

To climb the ranks in the Federation, you need connections; without connections, you won't get any good opportunities.

They may even face suppression, isolation, and targeting.

Lu Zhao had long ago made up his mind that he would climb up the social ladder no matter what, and he would treat his merits and demerits as matters for his own sake.

But he undoubtedly still hopes that one day he will receive national recognition, not because of connections, but simply because of who he is.

If Lin Zhiyan arranged for him to have a chance to speak, and then he was pushed out by someone with outstanding achievements, Lu Zhao would still be happy.

This was very important to him, even more important than the opportunity to speak itself.

About five minutes later, Lin Zhiyan called and got straight to the point: "I asked Master Liu and Secretary Liu. This was not arranged by them, but by the Wude Hall."

Lu Zhao was slightly taken aback, then his cold, hard senses softened, a smile appeared on his face, and he said in a clear voice, "Thank you."

"Thank me for what?"

"Thank you for helping me find out the information."

"That's it? I've helped you so much, and I've never heard you say thank you."

Lin Zhiyan was confused.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but Lu Zhao's voice has become gentler.
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Cangwu City.

As the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War approaches, national flags are being hung in streets and alleys.

The upper echelons of Cangwu City also began searching for places to witness the ceremony.

It's human nature to love joining in the fun, and many children of the powerful and wealthy like to crowd into official events to satisfy their vanity.

For example, every year during the Spring Festival Gala, celebrities from all walks of life scramble to get a spot on stage.

The anniversary of the Great Patriotic War is of great significance and its influence is second only to the Spring Festival Gala.

General Office of Finance, Taxation and Household Registration.

Chen Yunming looked at his daughter who had barged in again and asked, "What's the matter this time?"

Chen Qian said, "Dad, I want two guest slots for the Memorial Day of the Great Patriotic War."

Chen Yunming asked, somewhat puzzled, "Weren't you uninterested before? Why do you want to go again this year?"

Chen Qian replied, "My boyfriend wanted to go, and I figured since he'd never been before, I'd take him to see the world."

Boy friend?
Chen Yunming looked at his secretary, who understood immediately and replied, "Miss started dating the celebrity Fang Shengjie a month ago."

A popular young actor, whom the secretary brought in to comfort Miss Chen.

Just like a child whose toy is taken away, you can just buy a new one.

For Chen Wuhou, celebrities were like toys. Film and television companies often did similar things, sending many of their stars to the bed of a high-ranking official in exchange for resources.

Miss Chen was very satisfied with the new toy and thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of being in the newspapers with a celebrity and becoming a rumored girlfriend.

Chen Yunming casually agreed, "I'll arrange it for you later." "Thank you, Dad."

Chen Qian hugged Chen Yunming and kissed him, then swaggered away.

After the door closed, the secretary said worriedly, "Boss, Lu Zhao is also at this event. I'm afraid Miss will cause trouble."

That pretty boy's real intention wasn't to participate, but to use the opportunity to show off.

The secretary had been cleaning up Chen Qian's messes for seven or eight years and could see right through her thoughts.

She just felt humiliated and wanted to regain her dignity by relying on a popular celebrity. But this young lady still didn't understand; she didn't comprehend the power of authority.

One is a popular heartthrob, and the other is a 26-year-old federal chief clerk with outstanding achievements.

The two are incomparable; Lu Zhao's sweat is redder than this popular star's blood.

Perhaps because they have enjoyed too much from childhood to adulthood, they have taken it for granted and lost their reverence for power.

Chen Yunming said, "I'm here too. I'll keep an eye on her."

At that moment, the fax machine ejected a document.

The secretary walked over and picked up the documents, which contained a list of VIPs and detailed arrangements for the Commemoration Day of the Great Patriotic War.

He glanced at the list of personnel and was stunned.

"Sir, the spokesperson is Lu Zhao."

Chen Yunming's calm expression changed, and he asked in surprise, "Tang Zishan has always been known for his fiery temper. Is Liu Hanwen really this tough?"

It's perfectly normal to give the spot to Li Dongxue, as she is Tang Zishan's successor and the inheritor of the Five Thunder Divine Power.

Generally, they arrange a speaking opportunity to enhance her resume.

Despite having already secured a position, Liu Hanwen somehow managed to squeeze Tang Zishan's people out of it.

Even Chen Yunming was surprised by this energy.

Tang Zishan's influence is no less than Liu Hanwen's, and he has an advantage in the military, so there's no reason for him to be squeezed out.

Did the two of them plan this in private?

The list circulated among the members of the Daozheng Bureau, and everyone was surprised, including Liu Hanwen.

Others thought Chief Liu was incredibly capable, while Chief Liu was surprised that the Martial Virtue Hall had directly appointed him.

He never expected that Lu Zhao could catch Wang Shouzhen's eye.

Tuen Mun Island, frontline command post.

Inside the low-lying fortress, Li Dongxue received a phone call from her teacher.

"Xiaoxue, I just received news that your speech on the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War has been canceled. The chief informed me directly and specifically named someone else."

"If I weren't fighting a war here in Beishan right now, I would definitely make a point of explaining why I can't give it to you, and who has the audacity to make the chief take action."

The teacher kept complaining, as always with a bad temper.

Li Dongxue remained completely calm, unconcerned about speaking or not; she had never been interested in fame or fortune.

As the inheritor of the Five Thunder Divine Power, one needs to consider how to overcome numerous tribulations and ultimately obtain the Heavenly Five Thunders.

As for everything else, that's all irrelevant.

In her teacher's words, it was either wielding the Five Thunders to awe all, or dying; there was no third option.

She cannot stop, she cannot quit; becoming a federal marshal is the only path for her.

“Teacher, I don’t mind giving the spot to a more outstanding soldier. The chief may think someone else is more suitable than me.”

“How could a minor border official be more suitable than you?”

"Teacher, are you saying that speaking out is for border defense work?"

Li Dongxue caught the key information, and her originally indifferent and detached demeanor changed.

"There's a guy named Lu Zhao, but I don't know his background. It's not convenient for me to investigate him while I'm in Beishan."

"You don't need to check anymore, I roughly know who it is."

Li Dongxue wondered if she would be punished if she assaulted someone at the meeting.
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November 3242, 12, evening.

Cangwu, an old nursing home.

Years later, this former federal orphanage for fallen soldiers has become an ordinary orphanage, receiving only a small amount of federal subsidies each year.

After retiring from the education system, Dean Tang Fen has been serving as the director of the orphanage, taking in homeless children.

Today, he received a call from Lu Zhao.

They would talk on the phone once or twice a year, usually to exchange greetings during holidays.

Of the more than 800 children who left the orphanage back then, very few were able to send greetings during holidays like Lu Zhao did.

In the past four years, because Lu Zhao offended the Chen family, Tang Fen had been running around trying to help, and they talked on the phone more often.

"Old Tang, I'm going back to work in Cangwu next year."

"That's good. This way you can come home more often. I heard you've gotten close to Liu Wuhou."

"Yes, some time has passed while I was in the task force. I'll talk to you about it when we get back to Cangwu."

“Okay, give me a call when you get back and I’ll pick you up. Oh, there’s one more thing I forgot to tell you. Xiaoxue is working on Tuen Mun Island recently, and I heard she won’t be leaving for at least a year. You can meet her when you come back next year.”

Tang Fen's sudden mention caused Lu Zhao on the other end of the phone to fall silent.

Six years ago, in the first semester of his sophomore year, Lu Zhao accepted his mentor's advice and decided to eliminate all matters related to Li Shaoqing in order to eradicate Li Shaoqing's mental lingering influence.

He changed his phone number and cut off all contact with Li Dongxue. He didn't go home for holidays or festivals, and only returned after she joined the army.

Lu Zhao knew it was unethical to do this, but he would never be able to fully master the supernatural powers if he didn't.

At the Imperial Academy, life development is secondary; the focus is more on teaching students how to develop supernatural abilities.

The same ability can have drastically different effects in the hands of different people.

Lu Zhao's control over objects with millimeter-level precision is something that no more than three dozen people in the entire Federation can achieve.

No more than double digits among their peers.

He had considered going directly to Li Dongxue and confessing everything. But would that mean making her wait for him until he resolved his symptoms of mental overflow?
They weren't a couple to begin with, so it's impossible for them to make a young girl wait six or seven years, or even longer.

Lu Zhao felt he couldn't afford to accept the responsibility, nor could he make any promises. He figured it was better to end things decisively than to suffer a prolonged, painful pain.

This is a responsible decision for both parties, and it is also a rational consideration by Lu Zhao.

Now, almost six years have passed since we last contacted each other.

What can we say when we meet again?
Should we give her two wedding candies?
(End of this chapter)