Chapter 860 The Taste of Resentment

With Zhao Zhiming and Gu Chen's mentality of being prepared for the worst, their little tricks were not noticed by outsiders, and the internal staff also did a good job of keeping secrets.

Therefore, Gu Chen and others finally successfully connected with the embassy staff and completed a negotiation in the room with the highest level of confidentiality.

The two sides had a detailed and sincere discussion on the issue of Nan Xizi's true identity and the reconstruction of lunar civilization.

Even when Nan Xizi finished introducing the current situation of lunar civilization, the other side came up with a civilization reconstruction plan in a very short time.

Not only were the resources needed listed in detail, but the reconstruction work was also planned.

Such an action undoubtedly touched Nan Xizi deeply. That night, under the witness of the bright moon, she signed an agreement on behalf of the lunar civilization and gained an ally with great development potential.

When leaving at Linggao, Zhao Zhiming, as one of the people seeing him off, held Gu Chen's hand enthusiastically and asked him to stay, "Wouldn't you stay a little longer? I've been busy with the establishment of diplomatic relations these days and haven't had the chance to take you to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of our motherland."

"Let's talk about it later when we have a chance. I have a lot of things to do over there."

Although Gu Chen also wanted to put aside his heavy work and appreciate the beautiful scenery, unfortunately, it was not yet time for him to relax.

"It's not easy for you. You've already reached such a high position at such a young age. I'm really worried about your hairline."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhiming stopped trying to persuade him to stay and started teasing him instead.

"Brother Zhao, your hairline hasn't receded, so a young man like me doesn't have to worry about it."

Gu Chen stroked his hair and smiled.

"Anyway, you did bring us a great gift this time. If you want..."

Zhao Zhiming smiled and shook his head slightly, then spoke tentatively.

"It's not the right time yet. Brother Zhao, you know what I want to do. If that's the case, then it's not time for me to leave the Far East Headquarters yet."

When Gu Chen heard this, he knew what Zhao Zhiming wanted to say, but he still shook his head and refused.

"I know, but it's because I know that I... But it's a good thing for young people to dare to think and take risks. If you feel tired in the future, just go home and rest, okay?"

As he spoke, Zhao Zhiming took another suitcase from the person next to him, handed it to Gu Chen, and said, "This is a reward from the higher-ups, but because the current situation is somewhat special, we can't support you with a big fanfare, so for now I can only express my gratitude and I'll make up for it when I have the chance in the future."

"We are all family, why should we be polite? Okay, Brother Zhao, time is up, let's talk again when we have the chance."

Gu Chen took the suitcase, checked the time, and waved goodbye to Zhao Zhiming.

"Well, I'll wait for you at the United Headquarters."

Zhao Zhiming nodded and said.

Then, with everyone watching, Gu Chen boarded the return plane and flew away.

After Gu Chen left, Zhao Zhiming also plunged into his intensive work.

With the establishment of diplomatic relations with the lunar civilization, a lot of things have been incorporated into daily affairs, and these important officials will be very busy in the coming period of time.

On the other side, Gu Chen, who was sitting on the plane, couldn't resist his curiosity and opened the suitcase handed to him by Zhao Zhiming.

Then, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"My goodness, my preference is really controlled by my parents. This big box is enough for me to drink for a long time, hahahaha."

The box contained nothing but neatly stacked top-quality coffee beans, which filled the suitcase completely.

This is the best gift for Gu Chen. Can honor be drunk like coffee?

Well, it seems to be able to do so... But never mind, I am happy today and I must drink two big cups.

Not only Gu Chen was happy, but Nan Xizi, who had hope of rebuilding her own civilization, was also happy. Her happiness also made Beidou Xingsi happy.

For a moment, the plane flying to the Far East headquarters was filled with laughter.

However, happy times are always short-lived.

At an unknown depth underground, there gathered a group of humanoid creatures that looked very different from humans. They were whispering to each other, looking extremely indignant, as if they were having a heated debate about something.

"We can't stand this any longer! If we continue like this, our race will be completely extinct!"

"We underground people have lived on Earth for countless years, outlasting one brilliant and splendid civilization after another, and having survived one global natural disaster after another. How can we watch helplessly as the water source we depend on for survival is polluted by humans living on the surface?!"

"We must resist. We must let the humans on the surface know how powerful we underground people are!"

An underground man who looked very young stood on a high place, dancing with an angry look on his face, pouring out his thoughts to his people, trying to stir up their emotions and get them to join him in fighting against the common enemy.

"But...what are you going to do? We are no longer as glorious as we were in the past. If we are not careful, we will lose everything!"

However, an old underground man in the crowd was not incited by what the young underground man said, but stood out from the crowd and asked.

"First of all, of course, we must demonstrate our powerful strength as underground people, let humans know that we are not to be trifled with, and then warn them not to pollute the underground water source again, which is the source of life for us underground people to survive!"

Upon hearing this, the young underground man answered without hesitation.

"In that case...then go ahead and do it. Remember to be tactful."

The young underground man's words seemed to convince the old underground man. He thought for a while and finally nodded and said.

"Don't worry, elder. I will know how to handle things properly."

The young man made a solemn promise to the old man, then strode down from the platform and walked towards the place that their tribe called the holy land.

This group of underground people are not the same species as the underground people Gu Chen encountered during his time in the Science Special Search Team.

Although they are all called underground people, the underground people that Gu Chen encountered during his time in the Science Special Search Team are considered to be a branch of humanity. They are a group of humans who migrated from the surface into the underground when the Earth entered the Ice Age.

The current group of underground people are a race that entered the underground world earlier than humans.

It is impossible to verify how long their history is, because with the passage of time, many things have been lost in disasters one after another, and their civilization has gradually come to an end.

Even if the groundwater source had not been polluted, they would eventually face the end of civilization and the extinction of their race.

So everything this young underground man is doing now is undoubtedly just a last-ditch struggle in the eyes of the old underground man.

But what can the old underground people do? At least, the young underground people still have the faith to lead their people to survive, unlike him, who has already seen through the vicissitudes of life and is no longer suitable to be the leader of the tribe.

However, neither the young nor the old underground people noticed the mysterious figure that appeared in the dark corner at some point.

“Hehehe, the taste of resentment is so delicious. More, more!”