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Chapter377
Meanwhile, some joyous news emerged: Li Yunxi was getting married. It was a bit sudden, but Zhou You wasn't entirely surprised.
During a mission, she and Zhang Dingshan had grown fond of each other. After returning, their meetings became frequent. It's rumored that Zhang Dingshan initially invited her to his martial arts studio under the pretense of sparring. But soon, their bouts blossomed into love.
Li Yunxi once resolved to follow Zhou You wherever he went. But after an outing, she realized her limitations, especially when compared to the remarkable Zhou You. She felt she might be a burden.
After discussing it with Zhou You, she accepted Zhang Dingshan’s proposal. She decided to stay in Yangcheng to assist Zhou You in gathering information. This, too, was a form of dedication. She even shared her plans with Zhang Dingshan. The couple, after discussing, decided to strengthen the Gale Exploration Team. Only by becoming stronger could they assist Zhou You better.
(Last night's update was left in the draft box, forgot to post~)
Chapter 191: A Guest's Visit.
"We're connected! We're online!" At the Yangcheng Information Department, after several days and nights of overtime work by hundreds of technicians, they finally restored the signal. With the switch to a new satellite signal, connection happened in an instant. They tested multiple government websites of Dawn City successfully and promptly shared the exciting news.
Rumors about the satellite issue had been circulating on StarNet forum for some time, and everyone had eagerly awaited this monumental moment.
On the big screen in the city center square, what was once an advertisement suddenly transitioned to a live broadcast of the Central Representative Conference. The feed flickered a few times before stabilizing. The camera panned across the four prominent figures seated onstage and zoomed in on the face of the man in the center, who was discussing military construction.
"Hey, he looks familiar."
"Look at the tag. It reads Marshal Shao. Wow, so that's what Marshal Shao looks like! I've never seen him in person before. Such a treat right after getting back online!"
"Wait a minute, doesn't he resemble someone you know?"
"Come on, don't compare celebrities with Marshal Shao. Even if they bear some resemblance, it's not the same level at all."
"Damn! Isn't that Shao Qi?"
"Shao Qi? The one I know? ... Oh my god!"
"Shao Qi, Marshal Shao, it's him! I once dined in the same restaurant as Marshal Shao!"
"I once crossed paths with Marshal Shao on a street."
"I once brushed past Marshal Shao face to face... and I didn't even ask for an autograph!"
The entire square erupted in excitement, and the scene was quickly captured and shared. It didn't take long for it to top the trending list, and soon all of Yangcheng's local news was dominated by stories about "Marshal Shao."
Places he had stayed, roads he had walked, videos he appeared in, people he met, and things he did - any trace of him that could be found in Yangcheng was unearthed and broadcasted widely.
"So handsome! Who would've thought Marshal Shao was such a young and dashing man? No wonder he had the guts to stand up against the Zhu family. He truly is a hero."
"It still feels surreal. If Shao Qi is Marshal Shao, then who are those people living with him? Who is Zhou You?"
Zhou You quickly became the talk of Yangcheng. Then, an anonymous post from a civil affairs worker claimed, "Zhou You and Shao Qi are legally married. It's true!" This revelation skyrocketed to the top of the trending list, drawing Zhou Huajin into the limelight as well.
Zhou Huajin's phone kept ringing off the hook. People were keen to extract information from him. While Shao Qi's identity was no longer in doubt, the depth of the relationship between the Zhou family and Marshal Shao remained a mystery.
Many doubted the legitimacy of the leaked information, considering it just gossip.
Zhou Huajin immediately called Zhou You, excitedly inquiring, "Is Shao Qi really... really..."
Zhou You had just started playing a game and was unaware of what was happening outside. Upon hearing mention of Shao Qi, he uttered a puzzled, "Hmm?"
"Is he truly the elusive Marshal Shao we've heard so much about? How could this be?" Zhou Huajin hadn't been able to wrap his head around the news ever since he'd heard it. The formidable Marshal Shao was his son-in-law.
But thinking back on the deeds of Shao Qi in Yang City, it wasn't entirely inexplicable, "You knew about this all along?"
Zhou You noticed Li Yunxi signaling him, showing him the trending news on her phone. He raised an eyebrow, "Not for that long."
"How could you keep such a significant matter from me?" Zhou Huajin understood that Shao Qi might have had reasons to use a false identity outside, but he was still upset, "Should the marriage between you two remain confidential? Many have already come asking about it."
Zhou You was keen to meet some of Yang City's authorities. With this connection, they would surely approach him.
"It's fine. If anyone asks, just tell them. There's nothing to hide."
Zhou Huajin sighed, "It's not about hiding anything; revealing your relationship with Shao Qi will likely disrupt your peace. You've always disliked social interactions."
"That's alright. I can avoid those I don't wish to see. Plus, I won't be in Yang City for much longer. I'll leave in a few days."
Zhou You had previously discussed this with Zhou Huajin, and though reluctant, he understood. After ending the call, Zhou Huajin changed into formal attire and went out for tea, having accepted a few invitations.
The next day, Zhou You met with those he intended to see: the military commander of Yang City, Lin Tingyu, and several other commanders.
They hadn't interacted much with the military during their time in Yang City. Lin Tingyu was mostly in seclusion, and only Commander Zhao had made a public appearance.