Chapter 34:
{Support! What kind of godly APP is this? I'm downloading one too, hahaha!} {Damn it, I freaking love this. This APP is awesome, hahaha!} {Such a great APP—what are you so-called experts even opposing?} {What? You say this will cause international disputes? Is that your job to worry about?} {.....}
These were comments from the support faction.
To be honest, they felt extremely satisfied.
Because throughout history, Xia Country and Sakura Country had never gotten along. Especially in modern times, Sakura Country had once sent troops to invade Xia Country. Although Xia Country ultimately won the victory with the help of anti-Japanese heroes, that period of history was deeply engraved in the hearts of Xia Country's descendants.
The hatred toward Sakura Country people was instilled from childhood. There was no choice—only by never forgetting national humiliation could they avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
Of course, not every descendant of Xia Country had this kind of awareness. Some Xia Country people were descendants of collaborators . They naturally felt a sense of closeness toward Sakura Country.
Seeing Sakura Country humiliated like this, they naturally stood up to defend it.
And to avoid being labeled unpatriotic, they first declared that everything they said was for the good of the nation.
{This streamer is stirring up conflict between two countries for views—that's not okay, right?} {Exactly! Put yourself in their shoes—if someone set up Sakura Country shrines in Kyoto's Tiananmen Square, how would you feel?} {You think this is satisfying? Probably not. I think you guys have zero branches (no spine).} {Patriotism requires branches at all times. If countries don't get along, it'll definitely cause unrest in people's lives. Is that good for the nation? Use your brains and think.} {......}
After reading these comments, Tang Yu clenched his teeth. He really wanted to curse out loud!
Another trending topic was a statement released by Sakura Country's official media.
{Statement on Xia Country streamer inciting public to insult Sakura Country: After thorough investigation, we are extremely angry. Those epitaphs are blatant lack of branches (no spine/respect). This is a personal insult to the people of Sakura Country. Sakura Country hereby protests and demands an explanation from the Xia side. If not, Sakura Country will take further measures to defend its honor.}
Following that came a similar statement from the Ugly Country side. Like Sakura Country, they demanded an explanation from the Xia side and immediate shutdown of the APP.
Below, netizens were laughing their heads off.
They loved nothing more than seeing Sakura Country and Ugly Country lose their tempers.
{Haha! Official statements dropped—things just got interesting.} {Silver Wolf's in big trouble now, but whatever!} {If the country takes down this APP or punishes Silver Wolf, we'll protest on the streets!} {Exactly! What's wrong with it? Back then they did far worse to Xia Country and still won't admit it. Why reason with people like that?} {......}
Netizens didn't have to think too deeply— they just expressed their raw, honest feelings.
But Xia Country's leadership was currently having a headache!
Foreign Ministry.
(Squinty-Eyes Bro) adjusted his glasses and stared out the window, lost in thought.
Beside him stood several members of the Foreign Ministry team.
They were gathered here to discuss the Wangsheng Cloud Cemetery issue.
"What do you all think about this?" Squinty-Eyes Bro asked after retracting his gaze, looking at his team members.
Hearing the question, the group exchanged glances, unsure how to respond.
This matter was extremely sensitive. One wrong move could trigger international conflict.
Any decision they made required careful consideration.
"I think we should take down that APP," someone said quietly. "After all, Sakura Country and Ugly Country both issued statements. If we don't give them an explanation, they'll definitely use this against us."
Once someone started, others chimed in with their opinions.
"Yeah! Ugly Country and Sakura Country are allies—that's common knowledge. If they grab this weak spot, our country's international standing could be affected."
"In my opinion, shutting down one APP would avoid a lot of trouble. We don't even need to think too hard about it."
"I agree with what you said, but… taking down the APP still feels a bit stifling."
Seeing everyone debating heatedly, Squinty-Eyes Bro—the Foreign Minister—felt his head ache.
He rubbed his temples, his squinty eyes narrowing even more.
Seeing this, everyone turned to look at him.
Though they were discussing, everyone knew: the final decision would rest with Squinty-Eyes Bro.
"You all make good points, but…"
He paused here, then scanned the room. His squinted eyes suddenly burst with cold light.
His voice became loud and resonant:
"Our Xia Country diplomacy needs to toughen up. Blindly conceding will only make others look down on us."
"This time, we ignore their demands—just like they've always ignored ours."
"As for the consequences of doing so, Xia Country will bear them."
"If they don't accept it, then war!"
Squinty-Eyes Bro's words shook everyone present to the core.
The blood in their veins seemed to ignite in that moment.
"Right! If they don't accept it, then war! Damn it, in the past we conceded everywhere for the sake of development."
"Now that we're strong, we still have to concede some bullshit?!"
"Feels so good! Squinty-Eyes Bro is badass."
As they spoke, they started dropping profanities.
Squinty-Eyes Bro's eyes remained squinted. He curled his lips: "As diplomats, we must always maintain elegance."
Everyone nodded, indicating they understood.
At that moment, the conference room door was knocked.
"Come in," Squinty-Eyes Bro said, looking toward the door.
A middle-aged man with a grave expression opened the door and walked in.
He said to the group: "The representatives from Sakura Country and Ugly Country have arrived. They say they want to discuss the Cloud Cemetery incident face-to-face."
Everyone raised their brows.
They hadn't expected the other side to arrive so quickly.
Squinty-Eyes Bro strode out first.
Soon, he arrived at the meeting room.
The representatives from Sakura Country and Ugly Country saw Squinty-Eyes Bro and their expressions turned unpleasant. They stood up.
"So what are you going to do about this?" The Sakura Country representative, Toilet Ichiro, slammed a document on the table and demanded through gritted teeth.
The Ugly Country representative smiled pleasantly, standing to the side to watch the show.
"Cool mix (a pun on 'cold salad' meaning 'deal with it' or 'figure it out')," Squinty-Eyes Bro said, squinting without even glancing at the document. He sat down elegantly.
"You…"
Seeing Squinty-Eyes Bro's attitude, Toilet Ichiro trembled with rage. He cursed: "You're just being a hooligan."
Squinty-Eyes Bro slammed the table and stood up. He charged straight at Toilet Ichiro, grabbed his collar, and those squinted eyes glowed red.
"You f*cking called who a hooligan? Say it again?"
The other diplomatic staff never expected Squinty-Eyes Bro to suddenly explode. For a moment, they couldn't react.
This is what you meant by "always maintain elegance"?
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