Death is not scary, what is scary is the passage of time, because it takes away a lot of things, not just life.

When a person begins to care about the time that cannot be seen or touched, it means that he begins to realize that this is what he lacks the most.

Yes, the things that people care about most are often the most important at the moment.

It is precisely because of lack that it is precious, and it is precisely because it cannot be stopped that we must go all out.

.....

Terra 1095, late autumn.

All the projects in the Yandong area have been completed, and Yuanshi Technology has exploded in this land, subverting everything.

In less than one year, the population of Yandong has increased to 8 million, more than half of whom are infected, and there is no discrimination and oppression in this land, and there is no contradiction or resistance.

This kind of public sentiment is hard to imagine, and even Victoria, who has regained her sight, is beyond the reach of the dust.

Since it is out of reach, there is no need to chase, and for this reason, Xia Feng once again went to Victoria as the governor of Yandong.

.....

Unlike before, although he is still the governor of Yandong, Victoria's attitude has changed drastically.

Lentinium, Executive Building Conference Room.

Xia Feng sat in the middle of the conference room, and sitting side by side with him was the current king of Victoria, Vina.

Towards the end of the meeting, Xia Feng pushed the document that was heavier than Tarzan in front of Vina.

"Your Majesty, this is the case, now more than half of the members of the council have passed, please sign it."

Vena turned her face sideways, staring at Xia Feng with complicated eyes.

Pick up the pen, the tip of the pen stays on the paper, and it doesn't move for a long time.

This agreement is a power of attorney for the extraterritoriality of the Yandong Colonial Area, of course, to use a more popular term, a treaty of concession.

As long as Vina signs this agreement, it means that from now on, the colonial area on the south coast will be leased to the Yandong Special District, the army will need to be withdrawn, and all administrative rights will be abolished.

.....

In the past six months, under the trend of rapid development in Yandong, this result has long been foreseen by the National Assembly.

The development of the colonial area was completely led by Yandong, and the Yandong Military Region established was a useless ornament, and as for the citizens who transferred the infected in the past, almost all of them lived in Yandong.

In this case, the meaning of the establishment of the colonial zone has been completely reversed, or to some extent, it can be achieved in a more worry-free way.

That is, to transfer all the administrative power of the colonial area to Yandong, and let that coast become the Yandong Concession.

In this way, the Victorian Empire will no longer have to bother with the effort, and those infected who have immigrated to the past will not need to return, and in return, Yandong will pay all the investment costs of the previous development in a lump sum.

This is equivalent to cashing out a restaurant that is not profitable at all to the chain next door, and from now on, everything has nothing to do with me, I just need to collect rent.

Of course, that being said, it is a relief and a kind of helplessness for those members of the National Assembly who have more than half of the votes in favor.

Victoria is too far away from the colonial area, and according to the current development trend of Yandong, if you don't "rent" at this time, I'm afraid you won't have the opportunity to "rent" in the future.

.....

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

The call of the summer breeze came into her ears, and the distracted Vena reacted, and the hand holding the pen tightened unconsciously.

"I ......"

Xia Feng kept smiling, but this smile was inexplicably strange in Vina's eyes.

"Your Majesty, you just need to sign it, and leave the rest to me."

Under the gaze of the entire conference room, Xia Feng raised his hand and gently placed it on the back of Vina's white hand.

This intimate action, which was obviously inappropriate in public, instantly shocked everyone, and Vina immediately broke away from Xia Feng's hand with a large movement as if she had been electrocuted.

"Don't ......"

Legion Commander Terleg, who was standing behind Vina, warned with a cold face.

"Governor Xia, pay attention to your actions, I don't want another time."

Xia Feng withdrew his hand, slightly embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, I just wanted Your Majesty not to be too nervous."

Because of this offensive move, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly became a little delicate.

Even Chief Yarlin, who used to be kind and friendly to Xia Feng, couldn't help but say with a straight face.

"Even if the National Council agrees with more than half of this matter, Your Majesty still has a veto, Governor Xia, please do not interfere with Your Majesty's judgment."

Xia Feng humbly lowered his head.

"Yes."

However, he looked at Vina with the same smile he had just faced.

Finding that Xia Feng's position was a little awkward, Vena, who was sitting next to him, took a deep breath and helped him clear the way.

"It doesn't matter, I agree with this matter, the division of the colonial area into the Yandong Concession and the transfer of it to Governor Xia to manage it with full authority is the most beneficial decision for the empire."

With that, Vina pursed her lips and decisively signed the agreement.

End of meeting.

Chief Yarlin stood up, shook hands with Xia Feng on behalf of the highest Victorian administration, and said very officially.

"Governor Xia, happy cooperation."

Xia Feng bowed his head modestly.

"It's a pleasure to work with."

.....

It was a bit overcast outside, as if it was going to rain.

After the meeting, Vina sat in her seat and didn't get up, and so did Xia Feng.

I don't know how long it took, but the entire conference room had already left, and Terreg was standing outside the door waiting, and the two still didn't say a word.

For a long time, Xia Feng was the first to break the silence.

"Vina, you seem to have an opinion on this matter, am I doing it wrong?"

"Nope."

"What are you thinking?"

Vena bowed her head.

"No.... It's nothing. ”

Turning sideways, Xia Feng extended his palm to Vina's face, but even if Vena didn't dodge this time, his hand stopped in mid-air before it could be touched.

Because of Vena's expression at the moment, it seemed that he was not allowed to do this.

Retracting his hand and standing up, Xia Feng picked up the concession agreement in front of the table.

"Vena, time is urgent, I'll go back to Yandong first, you take care, contact me at any time if you have anything."

With that, he took a decisive step out the door.

In the next second, Vina's call came.

"Wait a minute."

The summer breeze stopped in place.

"Huh?"

Vina looked up and stared at him with a look that was indescribably complex.

As if she had been thinking seriously for a long time, she pursed her lips and said in a deep voice.

"Xia Feng, now I regret letting you become the governor of Yandong, I think..... You seem to have changed. ”

"Am I changing?"

Vina stood up and silently walked in front of Xia Feng, her voice inexplicably low.

"In the meeting just now, the look you inadvertently showed scared me, it was an unscrupulous look to achieve some kind of goal, of course, I know you won't target Victoria, but I just feel scared."

Raising his arm, Xia Feng gently hugged Vena into his arms.

"I haven't changed, it's because you're too careful."

Allowed to be held by Xia Feng, Vina pressed her face against his chest and muttered.

"Summer Breeze."

"Yes."

"It's already okay, you can stop, whether it's Victoria or Yandong, they are now strong enough to have the ability to protect themselves, really, it's enough, come back, come back to me, let me see you every day, okay."

However, Vina's affectionate plea was denied.

The sound of the summer breeze was soft.

"No, we can't stop yet, it's not enough."

Hearing his words, Vina raised her head sharply, as if she had been suppressed for a long time, and her emotions suddenly became excited.

Grabbing Xia Feng's sleeve, she couldn't help but raise her voice.

"Why isn't it enough? Xia Feng, what else do you want, do you want to say it's for me? I don't need it, I don't need it now, I just want you to be with me, okay? ”

"Nope."

Vena's pupils flickered.

"Why, do you want to replace the Yan Kingdom? Let the entire Yan country become a colony of Victoria? Or do you want to challenge Ursus? Let the whole world surrender to you? So you can sit back and relax with me? ”

"Why not."

Hearing this answer, Vina's hand gripping the sleeve of Xia Feng's coat loosened.

She took a few steps back, and then, with the last of her courage, her voice changed from sharp to pleading.

"Xia Feng, don't be naïve, the new rule is made up of corpses, and now, don't you understand this truth? Trust me, we can't change the world. ”

Xia Feng's expression had always been calm, but in the face of Vina's last words, he subconsciously clenched his fists.

"I understand."

The next second, he let go of his fist.

His brow furrowed, and he gave Vina a big smile.

In such a serious atmosphere, his words were completely unexpected by Vina.

With a smile that seemed to be the happiest in the world, Xia Feng grinned and said loudly.

"Vina, when I change the world, let's get married."

.....

At this last moment, with the tears that crossed her cheeks, Vina seemed to understand what Xia Feng was insisting on.

Because she inadvertently pulled Xia Feng's clothes, she finally noticed.

The source stone crystals on Xia Feng's neck have begun to spread downward, and the skin under the red scarf is shocking.