Tezzolo stood aside and watched Stella being questioned by a government employee. When he heard the latter's age, he was surprised. He thought they were of the same age.
It's interesting to say that although they have known each other for a year, he has been busy making money most of the time and has never really understood this.
At this time, not only them, but also the people who had been captured as slaves had taken off their explosive collars and were lining up in long lines to receive investigation and arrangements.
"gender."
"ah?"
Stella looked at the government personnel in suits and ties in front of her with doubtful eyes. Tezzolo beside her couldn't help but complained: "She is so beautiful, can't you tell?"
"Just because she looks like a woman, it doesn't mean she is a woman. Who knows if she is from the Kamabaka Kingdom?"
The government employee showed some impatience in his eyes, tapped the notebook in his hand with the end of his pen, and said, "I need to record it, so just answer whatever you ask!"
Stella nodded and replied softly: "Okay, the gender is female."
"From which sea, which kingdom, which island?"
"The South China Sea and Strawberry Island do not belong to any kingdom."
When the government personnel heard this, they took notes and nodded secretly, thinking: "Sure enough, most of the slaves are free people without the management of the kingdom. After all, basically no one will care about them."
"Do you want to stay here, or do you want to go back to your hometown?"
"this....."
Stella hesitated and looked at Tezzolo, who showed a hearty smile, held the former's right hand, and said: "If you want to go back, I can accompany you!"
But as soon as he said these words, he saw a government official in front of him reminding him: "According to regulations, the navy only sends enslaved personnel, and you can't go with them."
"Then I'll just take the boat and follow."
Tezzolo didn't take it seriously. The money he earned this year was enough to buy a small boat. At this time, a naval captain who was maintaining order nearby came over and said with a smile: "Let's not say whether you are allowed to follow the warship. Ordinary ships
But if you can’t keep up with the warships, and coupled with the extreme weather on the Grand Route, you will most likely ignore it and be careful not to drown it in the sea!”
Many people had witnessed the passionate kiss between Tezzolo and Stella, so the two had now become a major focus in this area, and naturally attracted more attention from the surrounding navy.
Tezzolo's expression changed, and he opened his mouth not knowing what to say. He really didn't want to be separated from Stella again, but he also didn't want to prevent the latter from returning to his hometown, which made him extremely entangled.
"I choose to stay here!"
Stella held Tezzolo's hand and looked at the latter tenderly as he made his decision. The two looked at each other and smiled: "I believe you will be able to send me back in person, right?"
Tezzolo's Adam's apple twitched, he nodded hard, and made a promise with firm eyes, "I will definitely earn enough money to buy a large and stable ship to send you back to the South China Sea!"
But just as this handsome man and beautiful woman looked at each other affectionately, the navy captain felt a little sore and a little embarrassed, and snorted coldly.
"It's not enough to have money or a boat. What if you encounter pirates on the road?"
"Do you have the ability to protect her and yourself? Let me tell you, you should let this lady go back with our warship, otherwise you may not be able to go back in this life!"
Hearing this, Tezzolo was dumbfounded. He had never been out of the Shampoo Islands from his birth to now. Although he often heard and saw pirates, he really didn't have much interaction with them, so he only came here to serve him when he was working.
The pirate customers in the store have naturally never experienced the terror of pirates.
However, he is not a fool, and he also knows what will happen if he encounters pirates at sea.
"What should I do..."
"It doesn't matter, then don't go back. I am willing to live here with you forever!" Stella smoothed Tezzolo's frown with her long and white fingers.
"I'm sorry..." Tezzolo looked at the beauty in front of him reluctantly.
"Okay, now that the decision has been made, you can leave." The government official waved his hand for them to leave, and he still had to take notes for the people behind him.
According to records, they will divide those who decide to return to their hometown into several teams according to the sea area, and then send them to a warship designated by the navy to stay temporarily for a few days, and then set off as a group when the time comes.
"Thank you for your hard work, and this kind Mr. Navy, thank you for the reminder."
Seeing Stella's beautiful smile, the government personnel and the navy captain immediately felt a lot happier. It was really pleasing to the eye, and the voice was also very nice.
This made the way they looked at Tezzolo complicated. How could this kid be so lucky? He looked pretty good even though he looked poor and weak.
Just the eyes of envy and hatred could not stop Tezzolo from holding Stella's hand and slowly leaving.
"I'll take you home first, Stella!"
"Okay, is there anyone else at home?"
"No, that annoying mother died of alcoholism two years ago, so the house became mine, and it will be our home from now on!"
Stella nodded as she walked. She had heard Tezolo talk about her mother who hated Tezolo's singing very much. Tezolo's singing was obviously very good...
But just when the newly reborn couple came near the bridge connecting GR27 and GR26, three more men in black suits and ties came over.
"who are you?"
Tezzolo quickly stood in front of Stella and asked cautiously.
"Excuse me, are you Mr. Gilder Tezzolo?" The man in black standing at position C asked with a smile. Tezzolo hesitated for a moment and replied: "It's me, what's the matter?"
"Let me introduce myself. I am the senior director of the Propaganda Department of the department directly under the Xuanzhengyuan. My name is Beard. Please give me your advice in the future."
"Uh, hello, Senior Director Beard, do you have any business with me?" Tezzolo asked with a puzzled look on his face.
Senior Director Beard looked at him gently and smiled: "That's right, our publicity department is a newly established department. We plan to launch several artists and cultivate them into stars, among which singers are the top priority.
, after careful consideration and investigation, we have selected you as one of the candidates."
"What?!"
Tezzolo's eyes widened in shock, and he stared from ear to ear at the middle-aged man in front of him who seemed to be a big shot. Stella behind him covered her mouth with both hands.
"Wait, wait, there are many problems here, let me think about it first..."
Tezzolo immediately came back to his senses, suppressed the excitement in his heart, forced himself to calm down, gritted his teeth and asked: "First of all, how can I confirm whether your identity is true, and how do you do it?"
Will you pay attention to me, an unknown passerby?"
"As for your identity, we can take you to the Navy branch for confirmation. As for why you were selected..."
To be honest, Senior Director Beard had no idea. He was also full of confusion and question marks. He only sent his name and general appearance, and then ordered them to find this person and select him as a key training target.
As for the reason.
No.
The big problem is that there is no reason. It means that it involves secrets, something that even he, a senior director, cannot know, so it needs to be taken even more seriously.
This is political wisdom!
"It's a talent scout. Our talent scout saw you by chance on the roadside and thought you have a very good image. What do you think? Do you want to try to become a singer?"
Tezzolo and Stella looked at each other, the latter nodded to express his support for him to give it a try, and the former hesitated for a few seconds before saying.
"Go to the Navy branch first. If you can find a general wearing a coat to certify it, I will believe you!"
Anyway, he now has a high degree of favor and trust in the navy who saved Stella.
"Can."
"By the way, do you have any songs you have composed yourself? If not, we can arrange for someone to compose them for you."
"Uh, yes..."
From this moment on, the fate of two more people changed.