The bright silver car avoided the crowded main road and traveled through the lanes of the Thorny District. Soothing light music was playing in the car, and Orus hummed the music softly, tapping his fingers on the edge of the steering wheel.
"What do you think, Miss Qin?" Orus suddenly asked. "For our city."
It doesn't take Qin Qianbai any effort to answer this question. Everything that happened in the past two days has given her a deep understanding of what kind of place the Sky City is.
"In a place of chaos, everyone is crazy."
"Oh..." Orus sighed regretfully, "I can understand."
Qin Qianbai looked at his face in the car's interior mirror. The brown-haired boy's face showed a kind of disapproval mixed with regret.
"You have an objection."
"Have you discovered?" Aurus smiled, "The Sky City in my heart is the best city in the world, and there is no place that can compare with it."
Qin Qianbai was stunned for a moment. There was a smile on this man's face, but the firmness in his tone was definitely not false. He really thought so.
"Why?"
"What criteria would you use to judge the quality of the city you live in?" Orus said happily, "Public security, infrastructure, geographical location, policies... I admit that these are all important factors that cannot be ignored, but in my case, they It all goes to the back of the queue. For me, the most important factor is what kind of people live in the city."
"The most important thing is the citizens! Talents are the main body of all activities. If the residents of a city are vulgar and boring people, no matter how gorgeous its appearance is, it will be just an empty city in the end. At this point, the sky The city has a unique advantage. What a brilliant and vibrant population it has!”
"Like Wings of Death?" Qin Qianbai retorted.
Aurus's reply was far beyond her expectation: "For example, Gongsun Ce and Caldesia Spencer."
"...Do you know them?"
"We once lived in the same house and came to this city on the same ship." There was a hint of meaning in Orus's smile that she couldn't understand. "Cardesia's character is like her super power. , passionate, simple, and straightforward. Many people only saw her aggressive actions and fiery temper, but ignored her sincere and kind heart.
As for Gongsun Ce... his superpowers are very powerful, but what really supports him is his keen insight and flexible mind. Can you believe it? He became fluent in Lingua Franca in less than two months just by observing conversations. He is one of the smartest people I have ever met in my life. "
These words made Qin Qianbai feel very comfortable. No one hates when other people praise their friends.
"Are you his old friend?"
"In fact, I am his old enemy." Orus said with a leisurely expression.
"...?"
Qin Qianbai was stunned for a second, and she was ready to break through the car door.
"You praise your opponent to someone you meet for the first time."
"Should I belittle an excellent person? I'll go out of my way to find his shortcomings and tell you slowly like a swindler?" Orus asked, "I think a person's excellence or lack thereof will not matter. As his position changes, only minor flaws become intolerable flaws depending on the perspective.”
This is a simple truth, but very few people act like this. Abandoning prejudice is easy to say, but how difficult is it to do?
"It's rare that you see problems from a perspective." Qin Qianbai said thoughtfully, "You always look at the good side."
"Indeed. I think the world in a person's eyes depends on his perspective. If I always focus on shortcomings and evil deeds, then heaven will turn into hell, but if I always focus on advantages and good intentions, everything will be bright. world."
"I love this city! So I want to share with you the scenery in my eyes... Come and see the beautiful side of this city."
The sunset gradually fell towards the horizon. Orus stepped on the accelerator, and the car accelerated towards the sun, as if chasing the setting light.
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The destination of Aurus is located in
In the north of the central area, there is a university called Verita University of Technology. They drove through the soft carpet of lawn and stopped in front of an ancient building reminiscent of a church.
This building, called Calliope Hall, has a towering spire and huge floor-to-ceiling windows with entire glass paintings. Many students had already arrived, and two rows of young men and women dressed in white stood by the roadside to greet the guests, check their invitations and present them with gifts.
"Are there any ancient buildings in a city that was founded less than seven years ago?" Qin Qianbai asked.
"No, but we can transport the ancient buildings from the ground, bringing with them the nearby turf and bricks."
What a waste of money. Qin Qianbai thought to himself that anyone in the family who dared to propose such an idea would be scolded by the elders.
It seems that people in different countries have very different ideas about consumption.
Aurus led her to the gate, and the people in white saluted and greeted: "Chief!"
"Good evening, friends." Orus stepped forward gracefully and handed the car keys to a silent man, "This is my guest, Miss Qin Qianbai."
A green girl with long wavy hair stepped forward and showed a charming smile to the two of them.
"Miss Qin, this is Kreya Kalash, my loyal friend, capable collaborator, and the director of the Optical Nuclear Etiquette Department. Kreya, can I ask you to take Miss Qin to familiarize yourself with our event venue?" ?」
"My pleasure, Chief."
Qin Qianbai watched the conversation between the two and found that their attitudes were completely different. Aulus' tone was cordial but business-like. Kreya only gave a simple reply. She acted like a subordinate who kept her distance and tried to hide her true intentions, but the way she looked at the young man was unusual.
"Great. Please enjoy our dinner and dance. A new group of members will join our organization tonight. I sincerely invite you to attend our newcomer ceremony-maybe it will interest you too. See you later. !」
After saying these words, Orus simply left. He didn't seem to have any intention of staying any longer, as if he really came here just to apologize.
"Miss Qin?" Kreya reached out to her, but the girl did not respond. She looked at the various people walking towards the door again. Among them were not only students, but also middle-aged men who looked like teachers, old men who looked like scholars, and men who looked like officials who gave a serious impression. They mixed in with the queue of students and went to a dinner party hosted by young people, but they didn't receive any strange looks from the people around them, as if it was normal.
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Qin Qianbai turned around and said, "Miss Claire Kalash."
Kreya habitually held her hair up: "Don't worry about it. The Falta and Kerry you met yesterday want to——"
"You kicked the fireworks to the man with the weird hairstyle this afternoon." Qin Qianbai said expressionlessly, "You were underground in the school with the man from yesterday."
The smile on Kreya's face froze, and the eldest lady didn't give her any free time, and turned the conversation in another direction.
"You are the daughter of this generation of the Kalash family." Qin Qianbai said, "Like Aurus Optimis, you are one of the successors of the seven original families of Ustus."
The embarrassment on Kreya's face quickly disappeared, like an illusion. Qin Qianbai thinks that this person probably often attends social occasions.
"I do belong to Kalash, just as an insignificant side member." Kreya said, "But now I stand in front of you as Kreya, a superpower, a member of the light core. I I don’t think you would be happy to be called the daughter of the Qin family..."
"Why?" Qin Qianbai asked, "I am the daughter of the Qin family."
Kreya was really confused, and she couldn't figure out what this girl was thinking. All the information she had at hand showed that Qin Qianbai was a little girl in the rebellious stage, full of hatred for her family and rebellion against tradition. But now Qin Qianbai's behavior is like that of a descendant from the imperial capital, and his every move is filled with the unique self-confidence of Yongguang nobles that is almost arrogant.
Could it be that all the news she received was false? She actually has a good relationship with her family
?
Kreya decided to test it a little: "I understand, Miss Qin. If you want to formally attend our dinner -"
"What is formal?" Qin Qianbai asked, "Are what I see now all informal links that should not occur?"
Claire had nothing to say. She held her forehead in embarrassment, like a troubled sister leading her eccentric cousin into a social gathering.
"No, it's nothing. Just pretend I didn't say it! I can take you on a tour of our clinic, or give you a rough introduction to the organizational structure of the optical core. What do you want to do now?"
The doll-like girl was silent for a few seconds, seemingly thinking.
"Aulus Optimis said that he invited me to dinner as an apology. Please take me to dinner."
Claire felt a headache. The last time she felt this way was when she was fighting a person with brain-oppressing abilities, and this time she was under even more pressure than before. This little lady was like a huddled hedgehog. No matter how she attacked from any direction, there was no flaw. She just rushed in the direction she determined.
"I am glad to."
Claire took a deep breath and looked at the girl's hoodie and pants. Wearing pure white casual clothes, she looked out of place among a group of well-dressed serious people, like a member of a masquerade party who accidentally entered the negotiation venue.
"By the way, Miss Qin, we have many spare dresses. If you have any needs..."
Qin Qianbai blinked and said, "Do all the big families in Uster use clothes to eat? We usually use tachyons and spoons."
Kreya raised her hands in surrender deep in her heart.
At this moment, she greatly admired Ji Yandaohua's endurance. Gongsun Ce actually took this girl out for a day? How on earth did he do it?
"Of course not. I'm thinking too much. I...I think it's best if we go to dinner now!"
