NOVPUBArriving outside the dormitory, Chen Chuan saw that Luo Kaiyuan was also coming out. For this event, he and Luo Kaiyuan from the two rows of dormitories on the seventh floor, section one, were selected.
In terms of Strength, Feng Qi was not bad either, and he usually showed enthusiasm and was very keen on such activities. However, there was probably another criterion for such foreign affairs activities, which was appearance. Feng Qi looked quite ordinary and might be a little short, so he was excluded this time.
At this moment, Zhuang Zhi and Chang Sheng from the opposite dormitory also came out, but neither of them had any intention of talking to each other. After entering the elevator, they remained silent and kept a distance from each other.
Coming out of the elevator and exiting the dormitory building, there were already many students downstairs.
As time passed, students from other dormitory areas also arrived one after another, adding up to about twenty. Most of them were new students this year, with a few senior students. Generally, they had decent looks and their figures were not too outrageous.
And this time, there were also some young women students joining in.
Chen Chuan saw Guan Xinyin , an acquaintance, among the female students . The latter also saw him, raised her hand to greet him, and he nodded in response.
The Maka exchange students also came out of the dormitory building under the leadership of Teacher Du Ma .
Chen Chuan had not been here for a few days, so of course, he didn't have much interaction with these students . As a martial artist , he could get a rough idea of a person's Strength from their figure and gait. He just glanced at most of the Maka students , only pausing slightly on Nali and Sha Ni , but quickly withdrew his gaze.
Chen Chuan thought to himself that these students were a bit inferior to those at Wuyi Academy. Considering that those who came to exchange this time were all elite students in Maka, the martial combat level of this country was indeed not high.
Only Teacher Du Ma , being a teacher , was unfathomable, but it was certain that this person's level must have broken through.
After waiting for a while, the Maka female students also came over, led by a Wuyi Female Teacher .
Their numbers were comparable to the male students . They wore bright Maka People shawls, which looked like half-length cloaks, hanging down to the lower end of their knees at a slight angle, leaving only a section of muscular and slender legs exposed.
This time, all the people were led by several teachers from the execution department. The leading teacher "s surname was Han, and he was less than fifty years old, with a square face and an unsmiling expression, looking very serious.
Seeing that almost everyone had arrived, he took out the roster and called out the names. Those who were called responded one by one. After the roll call, two passenger vehicles drove in and stopped in front of the dormitory building.
Teacher Han briefly explained the rules to be followed and then called everyone to get on the bus in order.
The Maka students and teachers rode in one vehicle, while the Wuyi Academy students rode in the other. After the vehicles drove out, the leading teachers repeated the matters to be observed in a patient manner.
The Foreign Affairs Bureau ranked very low in the Government Affairs Hall departments, as it didn't have many affairs activities throughout the year. As one could see from its location, it was not near the administrative building in City Center Square, but in a slightly southern location, a more than ten-minute drive away.
It was also adjacent to an old times museum, with a large square in front of it. However, it was not usually open to the public, only on holidays. Although Chen Chuan was a local, he had not been there many times.
In about half an hour, the two vehicles stopped in the open space in front of the Museum Square. By this time, some staff members from the Foreign Affairs Bureau had already arrived and set up the scene with barriers. Some carpets were symbolically laid on the ground, and balloons and ribbons were hung nearby.
A band was waiting there, but they were all holding traditional Maka instruments, mostly drums, whistles, flutes, and mouth harps.
Around them, there were many security personnel from the Foreign Affairs Bureau. They were all carrying pistols and batons, but they looked very relaxed. After all, they had received exchange personnel from Maka every year in the past and could be considered familiar with it.
In addition to the officials from the Foreign Affairs Bureau, it was said that a council member from the Consultative Bureau would also be present. After all, the two countries had a tradition of friendly exchanges for a long time, and it wouldn't hurt to participate in such a safe and face-showing event.
After the students got off the bus, the Maka students were arranged to wait on both sides, with a row of barriers behind them, and outside that were the security personnel .
The Wuyi Academy students were arranged together on the front side, lined up in two rows, facing the podium.
Chen Chuan was arranged on the far right this time, relatively close to the Maka students . Coincidentally, standing opposite him was the Maka student who claimed to be Qiu Chengzu last time. They both nodded to each other after their eyes met, but he noticed that there was a hint of tension in this student's eyes.
He didn't think much about it, assuming that the other party was not used to it yet.
He looked up and saw that the sunlight was very bright today, a bit dazzling. According to the schedule, the ritual would be arranged at ten o'clock, and there was still some time left.
Teacher Du Ma and all the Maka students were waiting there in silence. Although it was a friendly exchange, the atmosphere seemed a bit serious.
Although it felt a little dull, no one felt that there was anything wrong, thinking that most of these people were coming to Da Shun for the first time and were in an unfamiliar environment, so this performance was normal.
Because the square was next to the main road, there was a lot of traffic outside. With so many people appearing here, it soon attracted many onlookers.
As time passed, relevant officials continued to arrive. The Consultative Bureau council member also arrived, and the surrounding people became more and more numerous, with several layers of people inside and outside. However, they were all blocked by the barriers and the security guards , but the more so, the more people tried to squeeze in.
Around nine thirty, three black sedans and an armed vehicle drove into the square one after another. Several security personnel got out of the armed vehicle first, looked around carefully, and then stepped forward to open the door of the middle vehicle.
Director Liu of the Foreign Affairs Bureau stepped out of the vehicle. This person was in his fifties. Although he was overweight, he had a dignified appearance and a refined temperament.
Under the escort of the security personnel , he first shook hands with the Maka officials who came to exchange this time and said some enthusiastic words. Then, he shook hands with the Consultative Bureau council member and some Government Affairs Hall officials present at the ritual. Then, he came to the high platform in the middle and gave a speech praising the friendship between the two countries, friendly exchanges, and so on.
His voice was loud and his pronunciation was clear. The citizens watching outside could hear him clearly. Under the leadership and coordination of the Foreign Affairs Bureau staff on both sides, applause was heard from time to time.
After speaking for about twenty minutes, Director Liu reluctantly ended his speech.
And next was today's highlight.
The door of the Museum opened, and the curator personally led several masters of ceremonies to bring out the gift that Maka had initially given to Da Shun and kept in the museum.
The Wuyi Academy students also perked up. After this ritual, today's event would be almost over.
Although the sun was good today, they were just standing there as a backdrop, watching and listening to some officials' speeches, and they were not allowed to whisper to each other. No one thought it was interesting.
Chen Chuan looked at the box held by the curator. He learned from Cheng Zitong that it contained the "Unfading oak leaf".
It was originally given to Da Shun by the Maka People as a symbol of friendship between the two countries. It was said that this leaf had the effect of repairing the body and boosting the spirit, but it could only be effective when used with the spices brought by the Maka People and the holding of a special ritual.
The officials who attended the event in Wuyi City each time could feel that this thing was indeed a bit useful. They couldn't say exactly what it was, but after the ritual, at least their spirit would be a little better than usual, so there were actually quite a few people who came to get a share of the ritual. At this time, the citizens outside stretched their necks and kept leaning in, trying to see the thing clearly.
The curator let a female master of ceremonies hold the box and took out the key himself to open it, then slowly took off the lid, revealing to the crowd a blue-gold oak leaf with clear veins. At the moment of opening, a natural and fresh air seemed to spread out.
Chen Chuan glanced at it. This thing was about ten centimeters in size, and he couldn't see much else besides its special color. However, this thing was given to Da Shun more than fifty years ago, and being able to be stored for so long in itself showed that it had special characteristics.
Teacher Du Ma "s eyes were fixed on the oak leaf, and he couldn't help but clench his fists secretly. He was restraining his excited emotions, but his students couldn't help but lean forward one by one. The purpose of their coming to Da Shun this time was to take back this thing, even at the cost of their lives.
Although their reaction was a bit excessive, everyone around could understand because this thing was given by the Maka People and had an extraordinary meaning in the hearts of the Maka People.
Director Liu was surprised to see the Maka people's reaction. He waved his hand generously and let the female master of ceremonies show the thing to everyone a few times. Then, he took two steps back, smiling and giving the position to the Maka official, and made a gesture of invitation.
The Maka official returned a traditional gift from his country, then reached out his hand and carefully held the sacred object in his hand.
Next was the Maka ritual. The Maka official signaled Teacher Du Ma and several selected students to come forward.
Teacher Du Ma calmed down at this time. He stepped forward, took the Oak Leaf from the Maka official, turned around, and then raised it high. At this moment, he had a kind of high emotion, as if his whole person had sublimated, and the eyes of the surrounding Maka students also showed excited light.
Teacher Du Ma looked firmly ahead, then walked forward step by step, while his throat began to emit a long tone. At the same time, the Maka musicians also played music, the tune was vast and ancient, with a primitive and simple style.
The Maka students also began to harmonize, their emotions were full, their eyes were firm, and they were very invested, as if they were going to complete a major and sacred mission.
Even the onlookers on both sides were infected by their emotions and couldn't help but watch attentively.
But at this moment, in the sound of the drums,
A not-so-obvious gunshot rang out. Director Liu on the stage shook, and the security personnel next to him immediately reacted and rushed up to cover him.
Not far away, the Consultative Bureau council member was pulled by the Security guard next to him and staggered to the side, and a bullet hole appeared in the position where he was originally standing.
Almost at the same time, several cylindrical objects were thrown into the square, and soon a large amount of black smoke came out of them. Many people began to cough and shed tears when they smelled the smell.
Seeing that Director Liu was hit, the Maka teacher "s eyes narrowed. Although the local resistance Strength would create opportunities for them, they would not assassinate Government Affairs Hall officials. But now he couldn't care so much. Taking advantage of the chaos, he closed the box and ran out.
The Maka students next to him also rushed out with him. At this time, the Maka students on both sides, regardless of gender, seemed to have received an order and moved at the same time, rushing towards the Wuyi Academy students who were blocking the way.
