Chapter 1764
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Chapter 1764 I Love Work, Work Loves Me
Half an hour later.
Jia Shasha and Zhen Xiaoyi carried two heavy packages, looking at Red Ribbon who was enthusiastically saying goodbye to them in front of the station, with expressions that seemed on the verge of tears.
“Shasha! Xiaoyi! Remember to find Seven Nights and bring him the dumplings~~” Red Ribbon shouted at the top of her lungs, “Bye-bye~~ Call if anything comes up~”
Jia Shasha: o(╥﹏╥)丿 (waving)
“Brother Shasha, what should we do?” As soon as they entered the station, young Zhen Xiaoyi spoke with a tearful voice, “That’s the Commander-in-Chief of the Night Watchers! We’re just two newly graduated rookies. Even if we go to the ceremony, how could we possibly meet him…”
“Sigh…” Jia Shasha adjusted the backpack full of frozen dumplings, saying dejectedly, “Let’s just take it one step at a time.”
“After a while, let’s switch backpacks. I’ll cool down the dumplings. Don’t let them thaw on the way.” Zhen Xiaoyi seemed to remember something and patted the backpack, sending a chill into it to maintain the temperature of the frozen dumplings.
“Let’s talk on the train, it’s about to leave.”
The two took their tickets and boarded the green-skinned train heading to Beijing. Only there would they find special boats to take them to the celebration venue at Shenlong Pass.
Since it was a last-minute notification, they couldn’t get seats and could only sit on the floor by the carriage door, each hugging a package.
Looking at the flickering tree shadows outside the window, the hearts of this young boy and girl were filled with worry.
…
Commander-in-Chief’s office.
“…After preliminary discussions, our tentatively scheduled performances include the dance ‘Forest Rhapsody’ by the 198th Squad stationed in Xishuangbanna, the recitation ‘Me and My Beijing’ by the 006th Squad stationed in Beijing, and the chorus ‘Shining Medals Guide My Way’ performed by 9 Night Watcher squads from Huaihai City, Suzhou City, Changxi City, and others…
In addition, the [Phoenix] Squad will represent special units with a play titled ‘The Life I Yearn For’.”
Secretary Min Junliang finished reading the program list carefully and looked up at Lin Qiye behind the desk, “These are the confirmed performances so far. Commander Lin, do you have anything to add?”
Lin Qiye sat behind his desk, rubbing the light stubble on his chin with his right hand, his eyebrows slightly raised.
“What was the [Phoenix] Squad’s performance called again?”
“‘The Life I Yearn For’.”
“Hmm… that theme isn’t good. Have them change it.”
“Alright, what should it be changed to?”
“Let’s call it ‘I Love Work, Work Loves Me’.”
“No problem.”
Min Junliang carefully noted down the new theme and continued, “As per your instructions, most of the Night Watchers attending this meeting are newly graduated rookies, and reception preparations are already underway.”
“Good, and what about the Mist?”
“We’ve communicated with the Upper Evil Association. Through their intelligence network, we’ve released news of our ‘God Hunting Celebration.’ I heard those foreign gods hiding in the Mist are quite angry, but there’s no word of any significant movements.”
“Has the border defense been withdrawn?”
“Yes, Shenlong Pass is located near the eastern border. Once the celebration begins with fireworks and music, it will definitely be heard in the Mist.”
“That’s good.” Lin Qiye nodded slightly, then added after a moment, “Before the celebration begins, ease up a bit on the verification of participants. Just go through the motions. Focus more effort on the programs and venue decoration. It must be festive and grand!”
“Yes, Commander.”
Min Junliang noted down Lin Qiye’s instructions and hurriedly left to make arrangements.
Lin Qiye stood up from his chair and slowly walked to the window. In the glass reflection, the figure of Destiny Monk with palms pressed together emerged from behind the office screen, two identical faces overlapping in the reflection.
“The celebration has begun…” he murmured.
…
Beijing Railway Station.
Zhen Xiaoyi walked out of the exit carrying a heavy backpack, her small face turning pale at the sight of the rushing crowd, and she quietly shrank behind Jia Shasha.
Jia Shasha took her wrist and comforted her: “It’s okay, we’ll be out soon.”
“…Mm.”
Jia Shasha protected Zhen Xiaoyi as they squeezed through the crowd. When they finally reached the square outside, both sighed in relief.
Zhen Xiaoyi wiped the sweat from her forehead, her gaze sweeping around before pointing to a bus with “Beijing Three Days Seven Nights Tour Group” advertisement, saying softly: “Is that the one?”
Jia Shasha took out a photo from his pocket and compared it carefully, “Yes, it’s the same as the one in the notice. That’s it.”
The two quickened their pace and walked directly to the tour bus. A figure dressed as a tour guide was leaning by the door and gave them a casual glance.
“Sorry, the tour group is full.”
“We’re only attending the night session.” Jia Shasha recited the code phrase from the notice.
The tour guide examined them carefully, nodded slightly, and took out a list. “Which squad are you from?”
“Cangnan City 136th Squad, Jia Shasha and Zhen Xiaoyi.”
“Alright, get on board.”
The two boarded the bus and found five or six people already seated, presumably Night Watchers from various parts of Daxia coming to attend the celebration. They were about the same age, and everyone exchanged nods in greeting.
“I see classmates from my training camp batch,” Zhen Xiaoyi whispered to Jia Shasha after sitting down.
“Why don’t you go say hello?”
“I… I don’t dare… I wasn’t close with them at the training camp…”
“…Then forget it. Better to avoid unnecessary trouble.”
“Have the dumplings in your bag thawed?”
“I don’t know.”
“Why don’t you check?”
“No way… there are so many people on this bus. It would be embarrassing if people saw us carrying two big bags of dumplings from Cangnan.”
“Then, then give me your bag, I’ll cool it down first.”
After hesitating for a moment, Jia Shasha exchanged backpacks with Zhen Xiaoyi. As time passed, more and more Night Watchers boarded the bus. After another half hour, the vehicle slowly started moving toward the end of the road.
“Jia Shasha, you’re here too?!” an excited voice came from behind Jia Shasha.
Jia Shasha turned around to see a former training camp classmate sitting behind him. “Yeah, what a coincidence.”
“I’ve met so many familiar faces on this trip… Hey, your bag is so bulky, what’s in it?”
“…Nothing much, just some daily necessities.” Jia Shasha hugged the backpack tightly, a cold chill seeping out from inside, making him shiver slightly.
