Now that Sister Ling took the initiative to propose a dorm chat, Celis was of course very happy.
However, she didn't expect Ling Ling's real thoughts were completely different.
Ling Ling just didn't expect that her identity... would be exposed like this.
She recalled the day when Celis's mother learned her true identity. She was shocked and incredulous, and it took her a long time to accept the fact.
It was not until she learned more later that she gradually distanced herself from Lingling - there was no other way. Celis's mother passed away at the age of 40, and the years had left countless scars on her face, but Lingling was still the same as before.
Mother Celis had complicated feelings towards this wise sister who was like a mother to her, but in the end, she still handed her lonely daughter over to Lingling.
I don't know... how the descendants of Celis' generation will react after learning this fact.
With such complicated thoughts in mind, Lingling was led back to the dormitory by the excited Celis.
The sun was high in the sky, and this ordinary night passed by quietly like any other.
... ... .
The next morning, Lingling slowly opened her eyes and bid farewell to the long-lost dream.
She hadn't slept for a long, long time, and hadn't had a dream for a long, long time.
Because she was afraid of dreaming.
Every time she dreams, she will return to that silent snowy night, that desperate night. She is still that helpless little girl, experiencing the endless desolate darkness.
Therefore, Lingling had not slept for at least half a day and night.
But the strange thing is that this time the dream was not the familiar snowy night, but a warm campfire.
There was a large iron pot hanging above the campfire, with bloody wolf meat bubbling in it.
Lingling sat beside the campfire, rubbing her hands. There was a vague shadow accompanying her. It was warm, plain, yet precious.
For the first time, she didn't want to leave the dream. At least in this dream, she was one step closer to the past.
only...
"I woke up naturally at this time after such a long time."
Lingling shook her head and sighed.
At this time, a corner of the quilt on the other side of the bed was carefully lifted up, and the residual warmth in the quilt indicated that the owner had just left not long ago.
At this moment, Celis pushed the door open and was slightly surprised to see Lingling getting up.
"Sister Ling, are you awake?"
"Um."
Lingling nodded slightly and sat up silently.
"It's really strange. You always woke up earlier than me before." Celis sighed and asked with concern, "Are you too tired recently? Sister Ling, you should make sure to rest..."
"Just a little tired, that's all."
Lingling said softly, in fact, she was still a little reluctant to give up this rare dream.
But she also knew that dreams were just dreams, not reality. Everything in the present was more important, and she should not continue to immerse herself in the illusions of the past.
"Ah, health is more important." Celis didn't know what to say. She didn't even know what Sister Ling's job was. She only knew that her position in the federation should be not low.
Although he may not be a member of the Supreme House, he should at least be a cascade minister or something like that, right
"Are you going out now?"
Lingling saw that Celis had already put on her bag and was dressed exquisitely and professionally. She looked like she was really a reporter rather than a media intern.
But... shouldn't the hearing be in the afternoon
"The hearing is about to begin. Although the interview will be after the hearing, we still have to prepare in advance."
Celis said, then slapped her head, "Oh yes, Sister Ling, you slept a little late this time, I didn't even bother to call you, it's already afternoon!"
Lingling was slightly startled and subconsciously looked at the quilt which was still warm.
"I was just taking a nap."
Celis’ voice sounded at the right time.
"... ..."
Lingling's mouth twitched slightly. It seemed that this dream really made her linger and she almost missed her business.
She calmed down, looked at Celis who was about to leave, and said,
"It just so happens that I have something else to do along the way. Let's go together."
“Are you going to the Supreme Senate, too?” Celis blinked.
"Well... I need to take care of some things." Lingling said vaguely.
"Hiss..."
Celis covered her mouth slightly.
No way, could Sister Ling really be a member of parliament
The only thing that needs to be dealt with in the Supreme House today is the hearing, and the only people who can attend the hearing are members of the House of Representatives.
I never thought that Sister Ling, who is so secretive, would actually be one of the 132 highest-ranking members of the entire federation!
Chapter 262: Riot in the Senate
No. 1 suspended tower, inside the Supreme Senate.
As the time set by the Sage drew closer, the members of the parliament who had already taken their seats and were waiting in the parliament gradually became anxious.
Normally, at this time of year, the wise man would not have taken the public forum yet, but at least he would have been prepared.
But now, not even a shadow of her was seen, let alone where she had gone - only a very few people knew where the Sage lived, but those who knew would not go to look for her unless it was an emergency.
Although the current hearing is important, it is not urgent. Coupled with the conspiracy theories that began to ferment yesterday and the interviews with reporters that will be held today, this hearing, which has been held several times, has been cast with a strange color.
The most nervous person was the Speaker of the Parliament. He kept looking at his watch and waiting anxiously. Even he was not sure of the Sage's attitude.
The only thing we know is that the wise man will not destroy humanity because of these things...that's all.
Finally, when the hearing was about to begin, a graceful figure slowly arrived in the chamber and walked up to the platform.
As always, the woman in the black dress stood calmly on the public forum, but her appearance made countless people breathe a sigh of relief.
"Sorry, everyone, I was delayed because of something." Ling Ling said apologetically, took out the proposal as usual, and said softly, "Let's get started."
A few things...
Many people were inspired by this sentence. What else could it be? It must be the conspiracy theory.
This statement had been mentioned intermittently a long time ago. Because of the discovery announced by Chen Sirui, it caused a huge stir and has spread to most of the suspended towers.
The wise man was probably almost late because of this incident...
Little did they know that Lingling had simply overslept for the first time in a long time.
Looking at the calm sage, the chairman of the parliament was sweating in his heart. He calmed himself down and said,
"In the name of the ancient hero 'Li', under your sacred witness, I hereby declare the fourth 'Ground Tower Project' proposal officially open. The proposer... the great sage, Ling Ling."
"In your name, bear witness to my proposal."
Lingling leaned over and saluted the statue in the middle of the chamber. For some reason, she seemed to see the cold statue blink slightly.
But after calming down, he did not see anything unusual about the statue carved from deep rock.
Maybe it's because of the strange dream last night...
Lingling sighed in her heart and quickly turned her attention back to the hearing.
The hearings continue as usual, and this doomed debate will have to continue. Who knows how many times it will take before it succeeds... or fails completely.
... ...
Meanwhile, outside the House.
Celis hurried to the lounge behind the parliament building, where team leader Sissi had been resting for a long time.
She closed her eyes and made a meditative gesture, which frightened Celis so much that she subconsciously slowed down her pace when she walked in.
"Celis, you're here..."
Sissi opened her eyes, but her voice was a little hoarse.
"Ah, Team Leader, your voice..."
Celis covered her mouth and exclaimed, why did it sound like her voice was broken.
"Alas, there is no other way. I have to prepare for this interview." Sissi showed a helpless look, her face slightly pale, "But no matter what... it is still difficult to relieve this heavy pressure."
From her expression, it can be seen that Sissi had hardly slept all night and had even practiced her voice until it was hoarse. She was worried that this interview would bring about unimaginable consequences, and she had to be fully prepared.
Now, throughout the federation, more than 2,000 suspended towers are watching this Supreme Senate, waiting for the results of her interview.
What everyone is looking forward to is that Sissi can get to know deeper inside information through this interview, and preferably uncover an unimaginable and shocking conspiracy.
But most people don’t know that if there really was such a conspiracy... the world would not be what it is now.
Celis nodded in confusion, sat down next to Sissi, and said,
"You still have to take care of your health."
"Of course." Xixi forced a smile and then said, "Oh, by the way, didn't your sister come to see you off today?"
Sissi was deeply impressed by Celes's sister and wanted to find an opportunity to meet her again. She thought that for such an important interview, she would definitely send Celes to the parliament in person, but she didn't expect that this fate would not happen today.
“Send…Ah, Sister Ling came with me.” Sailis said.
"She went back?" asked Sissi.
Celis shook her head and replied, "She went inside the House."
"... I see." Sissi immediately realized the identity of this sister, and thought that she should be one of the 132 members of parliament.
But... Is there such a young lady among the congressmen
Sissi frowned slightly. She didn't have this impression, but now the entire Supreme Senate was blocked because of the Sage's agenda. No one except the members was allowed to enter, and it would not be reopened until the hearing was over.
However, if she were a member of parliament, she would understand, after all, she has such a deep understanding...
"Your sister is amazing. She has achieved such outstanding results at such a young age." Xixi said with emotion. She is already in her thirties, but is still only the leader of a group in the official media.
However, if this interview goes well, she will be able to climb up a bit, but compared with the status of a member of parliament, it is still insignificant.
"She seems to be almost fifty." Celis reminded. She knew the team leader's age and was also clear about what she was sighing about.
"ah?"
Upon hearing this, Xixi was stunned, because Lingling looked to be only about 25 or 26 years old, but she was already... so old
"Yeah, can't you see?"
Celis giggled, she really liked seeing other people's expressions after they knew Sister Ling's age. It made her feel like she was playing a prank on them.
“… I can’t tell.”
The corners of Sissi's mouth twitched slightly.
However, after this little episode, Sissi's originally nervous mood seemed to relax a little.
She looked outside the parliament building. A bustling crowd was gathered outside the parliament building, and the city guards were trying their best to maintain order.
Among these people, some were indeed here to watch the fun, but more were spies from various departments or media, who were also waiting for the results of the interviews.
Xixi suddenly regretted her impulsiveness, but... now that she had been pushed to this position, she could only bite the bullet and continue going forward.
"I hope... the wise man will be more talkative."
... ...
Outside the Supreme House, a crowd of people eagerly gathered together, waiting for the hearing, which had been repeated several times, to end and for the first exclusive interview with the Sage in many years.
Although her image will not be made public at the request of the sage, the people cannot see the sage, but they can get the news first.
The reason why it is not made public is because Ling Ling wants to weaken her legendary color and gradually become a symbol, just like the heroic spirit "Li".
She planned to wait until this crucial ground tower proposal was passed, then completely retreat behind the scenes, find a suitable time to announce the sage's death, and completely end her career as a savior.