Chapter 119 – His Majesty Has Come Personally

“I’m not the same kind of person as you,” Jian Mei said, looking at him. “And I don’t need your help.”

Xiao Cheng looked at Jian Mei and raised an eyebrow. “What if I said I could give you everything you want?”

Jian Mei shook his head. “Just because you want something doesn’t mean everyone else does. What if I said I want the pandemic to disappear and for this country to return to peace and normalcy?”

Xiao Cheng smirked. “Then what’s the point of everything I’ve done?”

“The point is that everything you’ve done is meaningless!” Jian Mei’s voice unintentionally grew louder. He looked at Xiao Cheng, unable to suppress his anger. “If there is a point, it’s only for your own sake. We could work together, but can you fulfill my wishes?”

Xiao Cheng, of course, refused. He looked at Jian Mei with some admiration. “For someone so young, you sure have a sharp tongue and a lot of guts. Do you realize the consequences of rejecting me and still dare to speak to me this way?”

Jian Mei responded, “But since you’ve come to find me, no matter what I do, you’re not going to let me go easily, are you?”

Xiao Cheng let out a cold laugh. “You’re very clever.”

Jian Mei said, “Whatever you want to do, take it out on me, but don’t do anything here, and don’t harm anyone else.”

Xiao Cheng stared at Jian Mei for a moment before saying, “If we weren’t on opposite sides, I’d actually like someone with your personality.”

Jian Mei looked at him with clear disgust. “Spare me. I don’t like people like you.”

Xiao Cheng chuckled softly.

Just when Jian Mei thought they might kidnap him or try to coerce him, Xiao Cheng did no such thing. Instead, he led Jian Mei out of the hospital tent and, addressing the outside, said, “My people will be taking over here soon. You’re a good doctor, so stay here and continue treating the patients.”

Jian Mei said, “You’re that arrogant? This place belongs to the government.”

“Who told you that?” Xiao Cheng looked down at him. “This place is full of my people.”

Jian Mei wanted to counter his arrogance and boasting, but as he opened his mouth, he realized that the soldiers from the city lord’s mansion outside were ignoring Xiao Cheng, standing there as if they couldn’t even see him.

It seemed like everything here really was under Xiao Cheng’s control. Jian Mei stared at the soldiers for a moment and then asked, “Are they your people in disguise, or…?”

Xiao Cheng chuckled. “My people wouldn’t lower themselves to wear those uniforms.”

This response left Jian Mei utterly disheartened. He had considered many possibilities, but he never imagined it would come to this. Often, the hardest thing for him to face wasn’t the enemy, but betrayal by his own people. Lord Jia Si was someone with divine power—why would he protect Xiao Cheng? Jian Mei couldn’t understand it, but the more he thought about it, the colder he felt inside.

He ignored Xiao Cheng and went straight back to the medical room, continuing to care for the patients. After a short while, someone came in—it was Xiao Ban.

Xiao Ban hurried over to Jian Mei and asked, “Mei Mei, are you alright?”

Jian Mei shook his head, his eyes scanning Xiao Ban as he asked, “Xiao Ban, are you with them?”

“Mei Mei, I’m not with anyone. I’m just trying to ensure everyone can have a better life!” Xiao Ban felt pained by Jian Mei’s somewhat distrustful look. “You have to trust me, they won’t hurt you!”

Jian Mei looked at Xiao Ban and suddenly felt that there were so many things now separating them.

Xiao Ban sensed Jian Mei’s low mood and decided to speak up. “Mei Mei, let me be honest with you—our country might go to war soon.”

Jian Mei hesitated. “Is the government going to fight Xiao Cheng?”

“Partly,” Xiao Ban quickly explained the current situation. “There’s a pandemic everywhere, and rebellions have broken out in various regions. The government is already stretched too thin. I just learned from Xiao Cheng that they’ve long been in contact with planets around Stan Star that have held grudges against us. They plan to attack. If that happens, the government might collapse, and a new country, a new society, will be formed.”

Jian Mei was shocked. “Xiao Ban, are you in favor of this?”

Xiao Ban replied, “Wouldn’t that be good, Mei Mei? There would be no more divine power!”

“Are you out of your mind?!” Jian Mei suddenly stood up, feeling a surge of anger welling up inside him. It didn’t matter that Xiao Cheng didn’t understand, but how could his own friend think this way? “Xiao Ban, war will only hurt ordinary civilians. You support Xiao Cheng, right? But do you realize that I came from the capital during the pandemic? Do you know how many people are suffering in hospitals in every town, how many are displaced, their families torn apart?”

Jian Mei was shaking with anger as he spoke. “Once war starts, do you think the people from other planets will care more about our civilians than our own country does? If they win, our people will become prisoners of war! Are you going to ask the victorious invaders for fairness? Just because of a mere divine power, you want to sacrifice the entire planet?”

Xiao Ban was completely stunned by Jian Mei’s words. All the arguments he had prepared were stuck in his throat, and he couldn’t say a single word.

“Xiao Ban, this country does have its flaws, its wrongs, but it doesn’t deserve to die. Do you understand?” Jian Mei sighed. “No matter how flawed it is, it hasn’t driven ordinary people to the point of being unable to survive. No matter how bad it gets, it still guarantees everyone the right to live freely.”

Jian Mei pointed to the patients behind him. “Look at them. Look at these people. Which of them, after hearing about your grand plans, would get up and say thank you?”

Xiao Ban felt deeply shaken. He had been blinded by hatred, but now, Jian Mei’s words filled him with an indescribable sadness.

…….

Jian Mei’s eyes were red as he spoke, his voice trembling slightly. “It’s absurd.”

Perhaps, from ancient times, Stan Star had been a planet blessed by the gods. They had divine power, the ability to control the five elements, and the gods showered their blessings on the fortunate inhabitants of this land.

But now, this land was filled with misery, and it seemed as if the entire world was shrouded in gloom. Jian Mei was held captive here, but he had no time to think about anything else. He focused solely on researching and improving medicines. Fortunately, Xiao Pang was making rapid progress and soon contacted Jian Mei, saying, “Mei Mei, we found the books you needed. I’ll send you a video. How are you holding up?”

Jian Mei quickly replied, “Thank you. I’m doing well.”

These two books were a great help to him. Jian Mei used the knowledge from them to continually refine the medicine, with significant results.

Due to the pandemic, communication in Golden Town had long been cut off. He hadn’t been able to contact the outside world for many days. Apart from this phone, all communication terminals had lost connection with the capital, and he had no news from the outside world, relying only on word of mouth.

It seemed that war had indeed broken out outside. The sound of gunfire could occasionally be heard, and the sky remained overcast. The entire town was on edge, with many people sinking into despair.

A child who had fallen ill sat by the window and asked Jian Mei, “Mei Mei, are we all going to die?”

Jian Mei replied, “Don’t talk nonsense.”

“But I overheard you all talking the other day. We’ve already been surrounded by pirates and bandits,” the little boy said softly. “So, we’re doomed, aren’t we?”

Jian Mei shook his head. “Someone will come to save us.”

The little boy smiled faintly. “Then why aren’t they here yet?”

“They’ll be here soon,” Jian Mei said, making it up as he went along.

In truth, he didn’t know if anyone would come, or if they could hold out until help arrived. Everything was uncertain, and he had no answers.

Suddenly…

Another explosion rocked the outskirts of the town, shaking the ground so violently that it trembled. Jian Mei began to panic, fearing that it might be an attack by alien invaders.

The door to the room outside swung open, and Xiao Ban rushed in, calling out, “Mei Mei!”

Jian Mei, flustered, asked, “Xiao Ban, what’s happening?”

“I overheard something…” Xiao Ban leaned in close and whispered, “The leader of the alien invaders has come here to meet with Xiao Cheng. They’re negotiating, but then Xiao Cheng’s supply camp and reserve troops’ base were bombed. It seems like our national defense forces did it, led by Major General Zuo Qingshan.”

A smile appeared in Jian Mei’s eyes. “Really?”

Xiao Ban nodded. “He also mentioned that there might be someone else…”

Jian Mei asked, “Who?”

“I’m not sure,” Xiao Ban hesitated. “But I suspect it could be His Majesty himself.”

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