Chapter 1953

"No, we absolutely cannot allow the Central Plains to control such extraordinary power."

"The extraordinary powers they've revealed are already so strong; the ones they haven't revealed must be terrifying."

"Hans Cat, I remember the story of Bai Suzhen originated in your country—you must play the emotional card hard and win Bai Suzhen over to our side!"

Hans Cat was utterly speechless.

Although the Grimm fairy tales were compiled by people from your country, they were merely fairy tales.

When the real Bai Suzhen arrives, who will recognize you?"

Of course, they couldn't say such things outright.

After all, no matter how unwilling he felt inside, he knew he and the White Eagle and other nations were one and the same.

Correct—even under sanctions from the White Eagle and other nations, Hans Cat still belongs to the Western nations, naturally aligned with the Western bloc.

They may squabble among themselves in peacetime, but when faced with an external enemy, they easily unite.

"Let's give it a try!"

"Also, have each country select some handsome men," the White Eagle's Grand Seat said with a peculiar expression. "I'm certain Western handsome men will better suit Bai Suzhen's aesthetic."

"Ah…"

Everyone turned to the White Eagle leader, silent, their gazes strange.

The beauty trap is a commonly used tactic.

Whether sending beauties or handsome men, they found nothing unusual about it.

Though modern society is civilized and open, the dark undercurrents of politics remain unchanged; for politicians invited to the Western powers' meetings, such matters were not unfamiliar.

What shocked them was—Bai Suzhen came from a fairy tale, a symbol of purity; wouldn't sending handsome men directly backfire?

"Don't worry, gentlemen—I have my reasons. We don't need to be so direct with gifts!" the White Eagle declared proudly. "I've recently studied Central Plains culture—gifting has its nuances. We'll welcome Princess back to her homeland under the guise of honoring her return. As for these handsome men, they'll simply be attendants. We won't say they're gifts—just let them stay there… If she likes them, won't it all happen naturally?"

"Brilliant!" the Sakura Nation leader immediately flattered. "Leader, you're truly brilliant!"

Others sneered inwardly but nodded in agreement.

After all, if forced to come up with ideas themselves, they had none.

So the next day, Hans Cat held a press conference, announcing that Hans Cat was Bai Suzhen's true homeland and urging the Princess to visit her ancestral land.

Meanwhile, beauty contests across nations began.

"Beauty contest? Why only men?"

"Women should be allowed too—you're discriminating!"