My Notoriety Spreads Throughout the World-Chapter 323 - 289: Farewell Ceremony (Part 5) [Double-Length]

Xu Xiaoyou gently patted the back of the girl in her arms to comfort her.

"Remember, Rice Wine, this is the farewell ceremony, and it will also be your last lesson before facing the real and harsh reality."

"What about Chichu Tianyi then?" Chichu Chun asked.

"He will be sent back to the Chichu Family," Xu Xiaoyou replied.

Chichu Chun's complexion darkened a bit upon hearing this; she no longer threw a tantrum, just softly asked, "What about the mothers of those girls?"

Xu Xiaoyou did not directly answer the question and turned on the TV in the room.

"Here is an urgent news update."

The gentle female voice echoed in the room, with armed helicopters flying over the suspended corridor in the screen, and a prisoner transport vehicle moving forward under the escort of several armored cars.

"The Chichu Family member Chichu Tianyi, missing for several days, has been found not long ago and is now being escorted by an armed convoy to Chichu City for a public trial within the next fifteen days."

"Next, we will hear a speech from the Patriarch of the Chichu Family, Chichu Qiu."

The scene transitioned to the other side, an office illuminated with light, where a young figure sat solemnly.

"Everyone."

The young man's expression was calm and solemn, dressed in a red military uniform with the emblem of Chichun Shu embedded on his chest. His handsome appearance gave a sense of alienation, and a dignified and majestic aura emanated from him.

"All citizens of Chichu Heaven, I am the current Patriarch of the Chichu Family, Chichu Qiu. The Chichu Family has always adhered to the iron principles of justice and discipline. It was so in the past, it is so now, and it will continue to be so. Chichu Tianyi has severely violated family rules, and when a family member makes a mistake, naturally they are guilty like any other citizen."

"The current situation in Chichu Heaven is not optimistic; every citizen here carries a heavy future on their shoulders. You should understand who we are contending with, and understand the weight and mission carried by the Navigator. We might make mistakes, might lead you in the wrong direction, but that does not mean we are allowing, indulging, or abusing the privileges granted to the Navigator by Chichun Shu."

"The people form the foundation of the state, and when the foundation is solid, the state will be stable. We will self-reflect, continually correct our mistakes, and bring every better future to you. We hope all citizens of Chichu Heaven will give us your trust and confidence. The previous rulers sowed seeds of brutal consequences; I deeply understand that gathering public support again is like rebuilding a collapsed tower — the path is long, but if you go forward, you will reach it."

"The power of words is weak; time will prove our attitude and determination, prove we are moving in the right direction."

"As a warning to those plotting misconduct and harboring luck, the public trial of the family member Chichu Tianyi will be held in half a month, and I will personally preside over the trial. All guilty will face a fair trial and receive due punishment."

"May the light of Chichun Shu shine upon the earth, illuminate the darkness, guide, and forever protect his people. That's all."

"Public..." Chichu Chun's gaze reflected the figure of her brother on the TV screen, "trial?"

"Miss, this is also the last lesson I want to teach you."

Sebastian's slow and firm voice came from behind.

"We are placed in a dark era, but this does not mean the darkness of the era is correct, nor does it mean we have become part of the darkness. Do not defend the darkness, do not be proud of surviving in the darkness, do not mock those who hold beliefs and bravely stand up."

"Those who hold kindling for others cannot let them perish in the wind and snow, nor be troubled by thorns."

"Better to be humble like dust than distorted like maggots."

"Even the most naive justice is worth protecting."

"Believe that even in the darkest places, there will be faint embers burning."