Zong Ruoan was about to leave, but because the Special Security Bureau suddenly took over the Cangge Star Terminal and was going to seal up several warplanes, his Interstellar Spaceship couldn't leave for the time being, so he stayed at the Quan Family mansion for a few more hours.
Now that he knew reporters were coming to interview Xia Chujian and the others, he immediately drove over and said to Xia Chujian, "Chujian, don't be afraid. I'll face the media with you. You don't have to say anything. I'll speak for you."
Xia Chujian blinked, hardly believing her ears.
She had been feeling uncomfortable for a while! She and her roommates genuinely disliked being in the limelight. The thought of interviews and Hot Searches made her toes curl with embarrassment.
Earlier, to have a unified story, she, Mao Yonggui, and Chu Qingjuan had reluctantly made up a story, and Sang Yadi even planned to fake an illness! Even so, they didn't know if it would work!
Now that Zong Ruoan was taking the initiative to stand up and help them fend off the reporters, it was naturally something they couldn't wish for more.
Xia Chujian said happily, "Young Master Zong! Thank you so much! Actually, you don't even need to deal with them. As long as you stand out, those media reporters will only have eyes for you!"
Zong Ruoan had a professional team to communicate with the media for his election campaign, so he was very experienced in dealing with this kind of situation.
When he sat in the living room of the villa, with Xia Chujian and the other three standing behind him wearing low-brimmed military caps and black masks, his work team was leading the media reporters in.
The Quan Family only sent a butler to help with the reception.
Quan Caiwei and Quan Yuxun were nowhere to be seen.
Because at this time, Quan Caiwei and Quan Yuxun were standing on the viewing platform of the mansion, looking towards the villa at the entrance.
Quan Caiwei said with a smile, "Big Brother, you're so bad... How could you instigate Young Master Zong to go?"
Quan Yuxun smiled: "Ruoan needs exposure for his election, and Her Grand Princess Highness is already paving the way for him in the Military. This matter is also related to the Military, so it's most appropriate for him to come forward and stir... deal with it."
Quan Caiwei clicked her tongue and said, "Big Brother, I feel like you're actually a little annoyed with Young Master Zong?"
Quan Yuxun put his hands in his trouser pockets, his face full of the famous "Quan Yuxun's Smile", and said gently, "I treat everyone equally. Ruoan also has good intentions. He feels that Second Lieutenant Xia is still young and has a bad temper, so she can't communicate effectively with the media, so he needs to come forward to mediate."
"Besides, don't you think Second Lieutenant Xia is quite capable? Ruoan's people, since they learned that the Zong Family has been supporting Second Lieutenant Xia, providing her with free bullets for Gunmanship, they plan to make a fuss about it."
"...Besides, there's no such thing as a free lunch in the world, is there?"
Quan Caiwei twitched the corner of her mouth speechlessly and said, "...Didn't Chujian make it clear to Young Master Zong? It's just using the Zong Family's Noble status to block those unnecessary disputes."
Quan Yuxun said with a smile, "You know, I know, Ruoan knows, but Ruoan's subordinates don't know, and can't know. You should also be glad that Ruoan is at least a tight-lipped person, especially after you communicated with him."
Then, with a hint of imperceptible slyness, he murmured, "...Also let someone think clearly, whose power can be borrowed..."
Quan Caiwei didn't hear this sentence clearly, but just thought about it, "With only Young Master Zong there, there shouldn't be any problems, right? Do we need to go over there?"
Quan Yuxun said, "Go and take a look nearby, but don't go into the house. If something goes wrong and Ruoan can't handle it alone, we'll show up again."
With that, the two walked down the viewing platform of the mansion, got into the car, and drove towards the entrance.
At this time, Zong Ruoan was wearing a pure white suit, unbuttoned, revealing the light smoky gray shirt inside, and a starlight-colored tie on the shirt. Coupled with his more handsome face than a woman, he shocked the incoming media reporters at first sight.
Perhaps because the Military learned that all four students this time were women, all the reporters sent were female.
But when they saw Zong Ruoan sitting on the elegant living room sofa, their eyes lit up with hearts, and they rushed up.
"Young Master Zong?! Is it Young Master Zong?! Oh my! I'm so lucky today! I actually met the legendary Young Master Zong!"
"Young Master Zong! I'm the host of the Military's Beichen Equipment channel! This is my business card. May I ask you, why are you at the Quan Family mansion at this time?"
"Young Master Zong, I heard that Her Grand Princess Highness is choosing candidates for Young Madam for Young Master Zong. Does Young Master Zong have someone he likes?"
"Young Master Zong, I'm Anchor Mi from the Beichen Royal Television Military program. You came to Cangge Star to visit friends or for official business? I heard that you are going to run for Senate Councilor. Is this news true?!"
Zong Ruoan stood up with a smile on his face and shook hands with these media reporters one by one, but he didn't take the previous questions seriously.
It wasn't until the female anchor of the Beichen Royal Television Military program asked the last question that he breathed a sigh of relief.
This was the effect they wanted.
Taking advantage of this matter, he officially announced his candidacy for Senate Councilor.
Zong Ruoan said politely, "Anchor Mi's news is really well-informed. That's right, after I retired from the Military, I started working on the election for Senate Councilor. I spent three years in the Military, participating in various military operations like ordinary soldiers, going deep into the bottom of society, and learning a lot about the situation."
"I think that if I become a Councilor, I can do more work for the civilians of the Beichen Empire, so I had this idea."
"Of course, it's not enough for me to have this idea. I also need the public to recognize my idea before they can vote for me."
"Choose me, Zong Ruoan, and you won't regret it!"
Zong Ruoan smiled slightly at the camera, his white clothes as white as snow, elegant and unrestrained, truly an image of a Noble Young Master.
Not only were the female reporters present completely captivated, but even Mao Yonggui, Chu Qingjuan, and Sang Yadi, who had never seen such a scene, blushed and their hearts raced.
The only one who remained calm and detached was Xia Chujian.
She was grateful to Zong Ruoan for taking the heat off them.
This media interview was overwhelming with so many reporters crowding in, just looking at them made her dizzy.
She might be able to handle it, but she couldn't guarantee that her three roommates could.
If there were even the slightest inconsistencies in what they said, she had a feeling that they would be facing either an endless stint in the research institute or a Military Court...
Now that Zong Ruoan had diverted all the reporters' attention, it was perfect.
But she didn't take Zong Ruoan's words to heart.
Who doesn't say things they don't even believe themselves when campaigning? Only a fool would believe what they say when trying to get votes.
She even exaggerates to get her Liu Shun to work hard, let alone when running for such a high-level position as a Senate Councilor? Speaking of which, she hadn't video-called home in a while, and she missed her big family, including Aunt, Wu Fu, San Zong, Aunt Chen, Yingying, and even Small Dog Si Xi, the Housekeeping Robot Liu Shun, and even that Big Black Dog that never got along with her.
While Xia Chujian's mind was wandering, Zong Ruoan had already finished outlining his campaign platform.
At this moment, an inconspicuous female reporter carefully aimed her microphone at the direction behind Zong Ruoan and said, "These four heroic female Second Lieutenants are the talented female pilots we're here to interview, right?"
Xia Chujian snapped out of her thoughts, thinking, Here it comes, she's coming at me with the microphone...
Zong Ruoan turned to look at Xia Chujian, who was wearing a large black mask and a low-brimmed military cap.
She had just raised her head, only allowing people to see her bright eyes hidden between the brim of her hat and the mask.
But somehow, he could sense a hint of impatience from the slight curve of her narrowed eyes.
This girl is always so interesting.
Zong Ruoan thought, his mouth moving faster than his brain, and without thinking, he said to the female reporter who had extended the microphone, "Yes, especially Second Lieutenant Xia beside me. She comes from a common background, but she showed talent in Gunmanship from a young age. She was discovered by our Zong Family and became a member of our sponsored list."
The female reporter looked surprised and moved the microphone closer to Xia Chujian, "This is Second Lieutenant Xia, is that right?"
Although Xia Chujian's three roommates were wearing low-brimmed military caps and large black masks, they still habitually lowered their heads, unlike entertainment stars who were afraid of not being seen.
But Xia Chujian had only slightly raised her head when a microphone was shoved in her face.
She didn't back down, her eyes sweeping over the faces of the reporters in the living room, and simply said "Mm."
She was wearing a black military uniform with silver trim, and half-length black military boots. She was tall and slender, standing with her legs apart, shoulder-width apart, and her arms clasped behind her back, looking fierce and capable.
A murderous aura was faintly visible, creating a sense of distance that kept people away.
The female reporter felt the pressure increase, but she still stubbornly continued to ask, "We received news that the four of you flew across the Asteroid Belt, which usually takes ten or even eleven days, in just twelve hours. Is there something fishy about this?"
Xia Chujian's three roommates immediately withdrew their surreptitious attention to Zong Ruoan and simultaneously glared at the female reporter.
What kind of question was that?! Before they even had a chance to explain what happened, she was already presuming that there was something fishy?!
It was as if she was pointing fingers and accusing them of faking it! Xia Chujian was not one to be led by the nose.
She didn't answer the question at all, but calmly asked, "Which media outlet are you from?"
The female reporter's pupils constricted slightly.
Her microphone was different from the others, it didn't have a media logo on it, so Xia Chujian couldn't determine her media affiliation and identity through the microphone.
But that was precisely the female reporter's intention.
She didn't want others to know which media she was from.
But Xia Chujian asked it directly.
Normally, in a sea of media microphones, who would pay attention to whether someone's microphone had a logo or not?
This kind of situation would scare even the most experienced entertainment stars to death! Xia Chujian noticed the woman's momentary flinch and immediately said, "Are you a real reporter? You come up and say we're doing something fishy, just like Vice Chief Instructor Zhuo at our Flying Base. Are you here to speak up for him?"
My dear darlings, it's the end of the month again! Cast your Moon Ticket to our Chujian, you won't regret it! There will be a new update at 0:05 tonight.
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