popshots Chapter 350 197: Racing Against the Death God
Chapter 350 197: Racing Against the Death God
Faced with the sudden city-wide alarm, the 6 million residents of Jinghai City were stunned.
A moment ago, everyone was going about their own activities—working, studying, strolling, shopping, watching movies, eating hot pot... Suddenly, they were asked to stop whatever they were doing, must cease all current activities, and immediately evacuate to the Underground City for shelter.
Only after a few seconds did people react, and all at once, the place burst into chaos.
"What the hell?!"
"Is this for real? Don't mess with me; Jinghai City is under attack?"
"Damn it, what I feared most has happened. I had a feeling Jinghai would face disaster. What was meant to come couldn't be avoided."
"Enemy attack? Where is it? Where?"
...
Even City Lord Qiu Yaoyang was dumbfounded.
In the reception room of the City Lord's Mansion.
A few minutes ago, Qiu Yaoyang was chatting with a rather attractive woman.
The prominent ruler of Jinghai City, a bona fide big shot, imposingly high and mighty, yet humbled himself in front of this woman, lowering his status, even showing her flattery and obsequiousness—a true sycophant.
The woman was Kong Zihan, the most radiant star in today's Human Federation music scene.
However, even she was slightly taken aback, never expecting Qiu Yaoyang, the grand City Lord, to be her fanatical admirer.
No matter how impressive she is, at her core, she was just a regular person, a worker in the vocal arts industry.
She's seen many rich business tycoons often inviting her to sing at their birthdays, earning billions just for a single performance... but that's as far as it went.
She has had limited contact with people in the political sphere.
Though many political figures have liked her songs before, they were always very reserved, with hardly anyone boldly expressing admiration for her.
According to Human Federation's laws, official personnel are not allowed to be fanatical fans, especially those in high positions. Once discovered, they must face disciplinary action.
But Qiu Yaoyang didn't care about that.
He thought the Celestial Empress appearing in Jinghai City was a divine arrangement, that Heaven was moved by his obsession with the Empress and had arranged this encounter. It was destiny!
He not only yearned for the Empress's songs but also for her presence.
When a man faces his dream girl, he simply can't restrain his desire to perform and express himself.
Qiu Yaoyang planned to find ways to keep the Empress in Jinghai City for some time, then slowly pursue her.
Although he was twenty years older than her, had been married twice, and had two sons and a daughter, age isn't a barrier in love. His former wives had long since passed, and he had remained single for years. Despite knowing he was old and unattractive, his status as a City Lord more than matched Kong Zihan... from a standpoint of family status, she would actually be marrying up.
Of course, up to this point, Qiu Yaoyang had not revealed his true intentions.
Things take time, and this was not the moment to declare his love.
As long as she stayed, he could find a way to win her over, and he would surely succeed!
However, just as he was lost in his fantasies and imagining a beautiful future, the citywide "woo-woo" alarms suddenly echoed.
Xi mercilessly interrupted his fantasy time.
"Enemy attack?!" Celestial Empress Kong was also shocked, her face turning pale. "Jinghai City is under attack too? Is... is this true?"
Qiu Yaoyang slammed the table and stood up abruptly, demanding, "What's the situation? What have you found? Answer me, Xi."
[City Lord, now is not the time for these questions. This place is unsafe; please evacuate to the Underground City for shelter. I will explain on the way. The enemy attack is predicted to happen in a few minutes. Time is short; please leave immediately.]—Xi's cold voice echoed in his ears.
Upon hearing this, the City Lord's face darkened immediately. He realized the seriousness of the situation.
Damn it, why did this troublesome thing have to happen right when he planned to woo his love interest?
He turned to see the panicked Celestial Empress Kong, who looked pale and frightened, stirring a strong protective instinct in him.
Qiu Yaoyang was initially stunned, then quickly thought that in crisis, true feelings shine through. Perhaps this dire situation could actually facilitate his marriage with the beauty.
Once the city was sealed, Celestial Empress Kong wouldn't be able to leave. Until the battle was over, she would have to remain in Jinghai City and couldn't go anywhere else.
This was just as he wanted it. With enough time, he could court the beauty.
Lu Xun's assessment of this man was correct.
This guy's character was questionable. As City Lord, during Jinghai City's crisis, his first thought wasn't about the people, but about picking up girls. It was absurd.
"Ahem, don't worry, Miss Kong. As long as I'm here, no one in this world can harm you,"
Qiu Yaoyang said with feigned sincerity, his voice full of confidence: "Please evacuate with us first. My guards are the elite among elites. Others may face misfortune, but as long as you stay with me, you'll be perfectly safe."
"Thank you... thank you, City Lord!" Kong Zihan expressed her heartfelt gratitude, bowing deeply to show her thanks.
...
As soon as the alarms sounded in Jinghai City, entrances to all Underground Cities were opened.
Everyone on the surface began to evacuate and head underground for shelter.
On another side.
The enemy was also taken aback.
Confused, they wondered where exactly their side had slipped up?