Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 2077: Chapter 2077: Light-Year Distance (6)

Back in the day, Marshal Kelly was a fearsome warrior on the frontline. Over the years, he retreated to wield authority from behind the scenes. If not for the final moments, he wouldn’t have needed to return to the front.

The many years on the frontline have made Marshal Kelly appear very youthful.

Of course, in the Star Era, human life expectancy has greatly increased, averaging over two hundred years.

Marshal Kelly is already two hundred years old this year, yet he gives off a very amicable vibe, without any sharpness, akin to an elder from next door.

Chuzheng met with him privately, and the conversation was nothing more than why she survived, how she returned, and similar topics already discussed.

"Surviving disaster brings fortune..." Kelly sighed, "I’ve read your resume; it’s impressive. You’re also an Alliance Hero. Rest assured, now that you’re back, we won’t mistreat you."

Chuzheng maintained a respectful yet polite demeanor: "Thank you, Marshal."

"It’s what you deserve," Kelly chuckled, "When I was your age, I couldn’t boast of such accomplishments."

Chuzheng: "..."

The original protagonist achieved such success just to get married.

With the Liang Family’s low status, to gain acknowledgment from the Lu Family, she had to carve out a reputation within the Alliance and earn glory for the Liang Family.

Even if she couldn’t match the Lu Family’s standing, at least she could compel them to relent.

The original protagonist hadn’t anticipated that her sister would ultimately benefit.

"Marshal, the banquet is about to begin," someone entered to remind Kelly.

"Alright, little one, let’s go," Kelly gestured to Chuzheng.

-

Kelly had invited quite a few people, and many arrived with their families, increasing the headcount.

The banquet hall was bustling with glamorous guests exchanging drinks and engaging in lively conversations—who knows their true thoughts?

Kelly appeared with Chuzheng, causing a hush to fall over the room as all eyes turned to the young girl beside him.

Is this the key figure behind their newfound peace?

She looks so young...

Kelly followed protocol with some formal remarks, then introduced Chuzheng, finally urging everyone to enjoy themselves.

Most are here primarily because of Kelly, secondly to see Chuzheng, the ’resurrected’ protagonist.

Kelly took Chuzheng around, and everyone was quite polite in conversation.

But once Kelly left, someone approached: "I heard your fighter jet was sucked into a wormhole—how did you safely pass through it?"

Chuzheng assessed the person calmly, her tone indifferent: "I don’t know."

"You don’t know?" The skepticism in their tone was overt.

"Why should I know?" Chuzheng retorted.

"Isn’t surviving something like that something you ought to know?"

"Lucky." Bite me!

"..."

Many were probing Chuzheng about how she survived being sucked into a wormhole.

Among them were those genuinely curious and others with ulterior motives.

Chuzheng dealt with them firmly. When they realized she wasn’t easy to provoke, their interest waned, and no one else approached.

They’re not foolish; they probe for information within limits.

This was Marshal Kelly’s banquet, and crossing lines would bring trouble, not to themselves.

Chuzheng reached a corner, sighing lightly.

Marshal Kelly’s purpose for organizing this banquet seems not as straightforward...

"Chuchu..."

Chuzheng heard someone call her and turned towards the voice.

Lu Zhaonian!

As soon as she saw him, the name popped into Chuzheng’s head.

Lu Zhaonian arrived in a hurry, his clothes disheveled, even his hair untidy.

Dark circles under his eyes, he looked utterly weary and disheveled.

The man stood there, his gaze fixed on her, a tempest of disbelief and tentativeness in his eyes.

"Mr. Lu." Chuzheng nodded.

Lu Zhaonian’s adam’s apple moved, struggling to suppress his excitement, his hand trembled uncontrollably beside him.

She really came back!

Lu Zhaonian couldn’t help stepping forward, attempting to embrace Chuzheng, but she easily avoided him: "Mr. Lu, mind your manners."

"Chuchu, it’s me... I’m Lu Zhaonian," Lu Zhaonian’s expression turned anxious: "Look at me."

Chuzheng remained indifferent: "Mr. Lu, I know who you are."

Lu Zhaonian paused.

"...Then why are you talking to me like this?" So cold, as if a stranger.

"What else?" Throw myself into your arms crying? You’re not my card! "Mr. Lu, you’re a married man now; it’s better to keep your distance from me."

To avoid trouble from my sister!

If you care for me, stay away!

Chuzheng’s words struck Lu Zhaonian’s sore spot, even though the wedding wasn’t complete...

"Chuchu, I can explain. I thought you were dead; I didn’t know you were alive."

Lu Zhaonian reached to grab Chuzheng’s arm.

Chuzheng sidestepped to a safe distance: "Mr. Lu, I don’t need to teach you responsibility, right?"

Regardless of whether Lu Zhaonian still loved the original protagonist, she’s gone now.

Chuzheng moved away, and Lu Zhaonian attempted to block her: "Chuchu..."

Yet Chuzheng quickly merged into the crowd, disappearing from Lu Zhaonian’s sight.

-

Chuzheng’s people were waiting outside for her to come out.

"Miss," Chen Chuan saw her exit and immediately stepped forward: "Everything okay?"

"Not really." Chuzheng headed toward the parked hovercraft.

"About today’s banquet, Miss, do you think..." Chen Chuan hesitated, suspecting something more deep: "Was Marshal Kelly genuinely welcoming you back?"

The girl’s strides were steady, distancing herself from the light and shadows, her voice cold yet defiant: "Whether it is or not doesn’t matter; he can’t do anything to me."

Chen Chuan thought of the young lady’s demeanor, agreeing deep down, yet...

"But Miss, he’s a Marshal..."

Chuzheng: "Don’t forget, he’s not the only Marshal."

Chen Chuan: "..."

Chen Chuan opened the hovercraft’s door as Chuzheng prepared to board, footsteps approached from behind.

Chen Chuan growled, "Who’s there!"

Someone emerged from the dark, Chen Chuan recognized them, the young lady’s parents...

Chuzheng raised an eyebrow slightly, guessing the Liang Family might not have been invited to today’s banquet, surprised they were waiting outside.

Lu Zhaonian, Liang Family... seems they’re about to make their entrance.

"Chuzheng!" Father Liang had a stern face, starting with: "Why didn’t you return to the Liang Family after coming back?"

Chuzheng: "Mr. Liang, why should I return to the Liang Family?"

Father Liang’s eyes flared: "That’s your home. Why wouldn’t you go back?"

Chuzheng: "Soon it won’t be."

Father Liang didn’t understand, frowning as he questioned, "What do you mean? What won’t be?"

Mother Liang interjected, "We’re not talking about that now; just come home with us! Do you know your sister’s marriage has been delayed because of you? Yet you still attend banquets!"

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