MCL CH19

Chapter 19: So many people are mourning for him…

A few days later, N City International Airport.

Ability users in action team uniforms came and went, attracting the attention of passersby.

“Director Su, is it really okay to only arrange these people to be present?” As the local official of N City, Mayor Zhou asked for the umpteenth time in this tense atmosphere of full alert. “After all, the people coming to N City this time are all big shots who can make the ground shake with a stomp of their feet. If anything goes wrong…”

Su Qiuyin glanced around at the completed arrangements and replied, “As long as we maintain order at the scene, there will be no ‘what ifs’.”

He lowered his eyes and glanced at Mayor Zhou. “Since you also know that the people coming this time are all big shots, you should also be very clear that making a move at this time is not called causing trouble, but completely courting death.”

Being swept by such a cold and sinister gaze, Mayor Zhou felt a chill run through his body and completely fell silent.

He knew that what Su Qiuyin said was the truth.

For the century funeral of Executive Lin, not only were there top-level figures from the United Administration who usually only appeared in rumors, but there were also people from the ability associations of various countries. Although Mayor Zhou held an official position, he was, after all, an ordinary person who had not awakened any abilities. It was enough for him to be diligent in creating some political achievements and being a good local official. If it weren’t for this opportunity, he probably would never have seen these legendary figures in his lifetime.

Finally, the roar of engines resounded through the sky.

Mayor Zhou forcibly pulled himself together and stepped forward to greet the first plane that had arrived today.

The luxury cars that had been waiting for a long time began to leave the airport one after another with the arrival of the distinguished guests, heading for today’s destination—the funeral site of Executive Lin.

At the same time, Ju Ze, who was at the funeral site, had already received the latest news. “President, news has come from the airport that the United Administration has arrived and is now heading our way.”

“I know,” Yan Xingzhou replied. The perfectly fitted black suit made his tall figure look even more upright. Every detail, from the cuffs to the tie, was impeccably arranged. It was just that the aura of keeping everyone at a distance, as always, made the staff coming and going subconsciously lower their heads, not daring to take another look.

It wasn’t until he inadvertently turned around and that eye-catching red hair entered his eyes that a ripple finally flashed in his otherwise deep and calm eyes. “How long has he been standing there?”

Ju Ze followed Yan Xingzhou’s gaze and immediately understood. “Mr. Lin Ni has been standing there ever since he arrived.”

Yan Xingzhou: “Did he do anything else?”

Ju Ze tried hard to recall. “I don’t think so.”

He glanced at Yan Xingzhou. “President, if you’re really concerned, why don’t you go over?”

Yan Xingzhou was silent for a moment. “No need.”

There were no boundaries set for today’s funeral.

Apart from needing a special invitation to enter the inner hall, the outer grounds were completely open to the public, allowing anyone to come to the scene to pay their respects.

News of Executive Lin’s funeral had been released early on. Many people had traveled thousands of miles from all over the world. Before it officially began, the entrance was already piled high with spontaneously given memorial items.

Due to the sheer number, the staff coming and going were extremely busy organizing them, barely maintaining order at the scene.

Sobbing sounds drifted intermittently in the air.

Everyone was dressed in solemn black clothes, their grieving expressions perfectly blending into the gray atmosphere of the scene.

The funeral of a hero was unprecedentedly grand, as if it were a way of expressing the world’s reverence for him.

After arriving, Lin Xi stood in the square in front of the main venue, quietly looking at his own name displayed on the central screen, with the sound of crying rising and falling in his ears.

So this is what it’s like after I die. So many people are mourning for me.

But… it’s already been three years. There’s really no need to cry so tragically.

After a long immersive experience, hearing more and more people starting to cry out his name hysterically, infected by the atmosphere, Lin Xi finally couldn’t hold it back a little. “…Is my funeral that sad?”

The voice in his mind sounded.

[Hee hee hee, what, so many people still remember you. Are you suddenly a little moved?]

[Isn’t this the result that your former colleagues most wanted to see? The fabricated lies are believed by the whole world, the hero’s story is widely spread, successfully concealing all their filth.]

[The Executive sacrificed his own life to win the praise of the world for the United Administration. What a poignant and fitting sacrifice.]

[When they need you, they try to please you in every way. When they don’t need you, they burn you to the ground. The little schemes of humans are always so loud and clear. Executive Lin, oh no, I should call you ‘former Executive’ now. Regarding the matter of them launching the siege back then and now continuing to profit from your death, with your personality, you wouldn’t choose to forgive them leniently, would you?]

“I don’t need your provocation. I will do some things myself anyway. So, please appropriately rein in this attitude of fearing the world is not in chaos.”

Lin Xi said, glanced at the venue that had been completely adjusted according to his suggestions, his gaze passed through the distant gate, and fell on the special metal coffin in the center of the main hall. A smile gradually appeared between his brows. “In terms of the quality of the funeral alone, Yan Xingzhou’s arrangements are as reassuring as ever. From the layout to the furnishings, it can be said to perfectly match my preferences. I’m so satisfied I can’t find a single fault.”

[So you’re going to have your next funeral on this scale too?]

Lin Xi was noncommittal.

He had no objections. After all, very few people could meet his expectations a hundred percent like Yan Xingzhou. However, holding a funeral was a thankless task. After all, it required mutual consent. Even if he nodded, he felt that Yan Xingzhou might not be willing to do it for him a second time.

Thinking of this, Lin Xi couldn’t help but turn his head.

He didn’t expect Yan Xingzhou to be looking in his direction as well. Their eyes met unexpectedly, which made him slightly stunned.

The sound of crying floated around, near and far.

The two of them stood at opposite ends of the crowd, looking at each other.

As a black sedan slowly drove into the venue, the originally solemn atmosphere of the venue suddenly became agitated. Only then did Yan Xingzhou withdraw his gaze.

Almost everyone at the scene subconsciously surged towards the entrance, but they didn’t dare to get too close.

They stood on both sides of the path from a distance, leaving a passage in the center.

After the car stopped in front of the steps, several ability users orderly guarded both sides and respectfully opened the car door.

The man who walked out of the car was wearing a white United Administration uniform. His face was very gentle and amiable, but it made people subconsciously dare not approach.

“Executor!” “Executor Gu, you’re here!”

Several more people got off from the cars behind.

“Director Su.”

“Director Chen…”

From a distance, several people in charge of the funeral site ran over quickly. After greeting the newcomers, they hurriedly ushered them inside.

Everyone fell silent as they passed by. When they were far away, they still dared to look a few more times. When they got close, they all subconsciously lowered their heads, their attitude respectful and cautious.

With the arrival of the people from the United Administration, the atmosphere at the scene had unknowingly changed.

[Oh my, there are quite a few familiar faces that bring back memories.]

[If I remember correctly, on the day you self-destructed, many of the people here were present, right?]

[From a certain perspective, this can really be considered a grand gathering of old friends.]

Lin Xi stood a few circles away from the crowd, looking at the scene of being surrounded by thousands of people from afar, a smile with no emotion in his eyes. “Yes, they are all old friends.”

He took two steps back without a trace and quietly hid behind the crowd, watching the subsequent development with great interest.

This was his funeral, after all.

In the world, there was probably no better stage than this.

The whole scene became noisy. Yan Xingzhou still stood where he was, with no intention of stepping forward to greet them.

It wasn’t until the people from the United Administration reached him that he met Gu Beiqiu’s gaze intently.

The atmosphere, which had been one of exchanging pleasantries a moment ago, seemed to become tense in an instant.

In the sudden dead silence, no one dared to make a sound.

In the end, it was Gu Beiqiu who suddenly laughed first. “President Yan, long time no see.”

Yan Xingzhou: “Long time no see.”

Just from Gu Beiqiu’s tone, it was obviously full of sincerity. “Actually, I should have come a few days earlier. After all, it’s been a long time since we’ve met. It would have been a good opportunity to catch up with you. But unfortunately, I had some things to deal with on hand, so I could only rush over today.”

Yan Xingzhou made a “please” gesture and began to walk, walking inside while replying in a calm tone, “It’s fine. Anyway, there’s only one thing we can catch up on, and you definitely won’t be willing to talk about it in depth.”

Gu Beiqiu walked side by side, falling silent for a moment upon hearing his words. “It’s been three years.”

Yan Xingzhou: “Unless your United Administration can give me a satisfactory answer, otherwise, it will be the same even after thirty years.”

Under this lukewarm tone, someone finally couldn’t help but remind him, “Executor Gu is now the Chief Executor of the United Administration. Yan Xingzhou, please pay some attention to your attitude.”

Yan Xingzhou’s steps suddenly paused. When he turned to look, his expression was as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. “Chief Executor? In my heart, the only one who deserves the title of ‘Chief Executor’ is, and always has been, one person. As for the others…”

His gaze slowly swept over the people from the United Administration and finally landed on Gu Beiqiu, a sarcastic smile on his face. “In today’s occasion, do you dare to publicly call yourself Executor Gu—Adjutant Gu Beiqiu?”

“I have never forgotten the kindness of the Executor in cultivating me all along. He will always be my guide.” Under this gaze, Gu Beiqiu slowly lowered his eyes and replied humbly, “If today was really just an ordinary funeral, I would definitely offer my deepest condolences.”

If.

Yan Xingzhou had caught this word at the first opportunity. This time, there was finally a clear smile in his eyes, with a distinct sarcasm. “Then what if, I have ‘other arrangements’?”

Gu Beiqiu’s brow finally furrowed slightly.

Before he could speak, Yan Xingzhou had already made a “please” gesture. “I still have other people to greet, so I won’t keep you company any longer. The reception room is ahead. Please make yourselves at home.”

He paused silently. “I also hope that you all can enjoy this grand funeral.”

At this point, he didn’t look at the various expressions of the people from the United Administration anymore and just turned and left.