Chapter 1662: He Will Not Compromise

After thinking it over repeatedly, she dialed Chuan Naizi's number and told Chuan Naizi about the situation here.

"Did he really say that?" After receiving this news, Chuan Naizi was incredibly shocked; she had never imagined that Chen Yu would actually be like this.

"Yes, Chuan Naizi. The terms he proposed are very hard for people to accept. Many things in them would almost give their Chinese people the same rights as us," Xingzi said seriously. "The people above will not agree to these terms of his."

"But our situation is very serious now. If we don't control the virus in time, we will face a massive outbreak. You are the person he is most familiar with, so please, you must step in to help," Xingzi said.

"Aunt, if I could handle it, I would certainly try my best to do so, but the problem now is that Chen Yu won't listen to me," Chuan Naizi said after a long silence. "If the Relic Pagoda in the village were still there, it might be easier to talk, but after that incident happened, Chen Yu was very furious, so I'm afraid this matter is not something we can resolve."

"The higher-ups are headstrong and self-opinionated; in the end, we will have to bear all the consequences ourselves," Xingzi sighed slightly and said. "I also strongly opposed the sacrificial matter, but there was no way around it. At that time, my position was low and my voice carried little weight; those in power simply wouldn't listen to the opinions of us few."

"So this consequence was caused; everything is Karma."

"Then what should we do now?" Chuan Naizi murmured. "The virus situation has become even more serious. It's no longer a matter of how many critically ill patients there are, but how fast it is spreading."

"Very fast, very fast. This problem has also appeared in the surrounding towns, so this is no longer a simple matter. A mass outbreak, coupled with the highly agitated emotions of the public—everything will eventually evolve into a terrifying consequence."

Xingzi said, "And all of this will have to be borne by our people, so I really don't know what to do about these things anymore."

"How about this, Aunt? I will try my best to discuss it with Chen Yu, and you take Chen Yu's demands to the higher-ups and explain the severity of this matter," Chuan Naizi said. "Satisfy Chen Yu's demands as much as possible. I understand him; he just wants to secure some benefits for his compatriots overseas."

"Moreover, in recent years, things regarding Chinatown have become increasingly excessive. Many people who lack self-respect rely on being locals to bully the Chinese people. Chen Yu doing this is because he doesn't trust our official organizations. It is we who have done poorly; we cannot blame others."

"Alright, that is the only way for now," Xingzi said after thinking for a long time. "That's fine, I will go find the higher-ups, and you contact Chen Yu and try your best to persuade him."

"Okay, that is the only way we have at the moment, Chuan Naizi..." Xingzi paused and said firmly, "Our future depends entirely on you..."

"Aunt, what do you mean by this?" Chuan Naizi was slightly stunned, not quite understanding her meaning.

"Chen Yu is a man, so... do you understand what I mean?" Xingzi said seriously.

"But..." Chuan Naizi was horrified. She understood her aunt's meaning; it was nothing more than using her advantage as a woman to conquer Chen Yu.

But for a moment, she could not accept it. After all, as a woman, she was extremely weary of trading in this way, because this was using her own body to exchange for benefits.

Although she could not say she had an aversion to Chen Yu, hearing these words from her own aunt made her feel it was somewhat unbelievable.

"I know it is hard for you to make a decision, but look at the people around you; these people are your compatriots, and they are currently in dire straits," Xingzi's tone softened. "So I ask you to put down your so-called dignity and pride. We have reached the point of life and death."

"So as long as I can save them, paying any price is worth it, right?" Chuan Naizi asked.

"That's right, as long as we can be saved, no matter what price you pay, it is worth it," Xingzi sighed. "Chuan Naizi, consider it my... request to you."

"I understand, Aunt. I will do my best," Chuan Naizi choked up. "For our people, I can pay any price."

"The Empire... did not cultivate you in vain. Thank you, Chuan Naizi. I thank you on behalf of our hundreds of millions of people," Xingzi sighed in relief.

On the other side, Chuan Naizi put down the phone. She closed her eyes, revealing a look of pain, and then she opened her eyes, her expression resolute.

She stood up, opened the wardrobe, and found a beautiful dress to change into.

Chen Yu was invited out by Chuan Naizi to the same small tavern as last time.

Now, almost all the shops outside Chinatown were closed, but the interior of Chinatown had not yet been affected.

It was just that there were relatively fewer people on the streets; after all, with the virus currently present, not everyone was so unafraid of death.

When Chen Yu saw Chuan Naizi, he couldn't help but look a few extra times.

Honestly, her foundation was not bad, and after careful dressing, she gave people a very pleasing feeling.

Men like to look at beautiful women; this statement is truly not false at all.

Although Chen Yu was not interested in beauty right now, that did not mean he had no desires at all.

"Is it pretty?" Chuan Naizi smiled slightly, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Pretty," Chen Yu nodded and answered honestly. "You rarely have an outfit like this."

Indeed, Chuan Naizi was a Detective, and her usual training intensity was very high; even when not at work, she would wear loose and convenient sportswear.

Now that she had changed into a long dress and dressed up carefully, she was truly much prettier than before.

"Usually it's for work reasons, and I'm someone who likes to meddle in other people's business. Sometimes when I see unfair things on the street, I still have to step in and handle them," Chuan Naizi said. "So I usually wear sportswear and have never dressed up like this."

"Girls all love beauty. Although you haven't dressed like this usually, you still have cosmetics at home," Chen Yu said.

"That goes without saying," Chuan Naizi smiled shyly. "No way around it, this is human nature."

"You seem to have a deep obsession with this small tavern," Chen Yu looked at the surrounding environment; everything was the same, just with many fewer people.

"Yeah, I'm someone who is quite nostalgic," Chuan Naizi said leisurely. "And the last time I drank you under the table here, that was the only time I ever beat you."

"You bringing this up is a bit of a bully," Chen Yu said, feeling somewhat between laughter and tears. He still had fresh memories of the last time; Chuan Naizi could really drink.