When Xue Ming, who was invited as a special distinguished guest of the Grand Performance Ceremony, came to Aisinvar, it was already noon on November 2, 115.
It was Aaliya herself who came to pick her up at the airport.
Xue Ming was really flattered at first, but later he found out that Sera had sent a special notice to Aaliya, and Aaliya reluctantly came to greet him.
When he met Aaliya, Xue Ming quickly discovered that this being who usually ignored him always seemed to be absent-minded, and her usual ability was all offline, so there was less cynicism on the road.
While Xue Ming was enjoying himself, he was deeply thinking about what happened to make Aria become like this.
"Nothing happened?" Sierra was also surprised. She was still staying in Alub to deal with Kary's affairs.
"Please pay more attention to your sister. If she says there's nothing wrong with her, no one would believe it. Don't blame me, everyone can see it."
Looking at Aaliya.
Aaliyah's eyes were dull, and her whole body was wilted.
Sierra also had a headache when she saw it. She was fine two days ago, so why did she suddenly become like this?
"I just found out some details about the Center Curtain. Let's talk to her alone after I compile the data."
"Well...you go about your business." Xue Ming regained his mind. He couldn't be distracted by other things now. After all, he had just gained some insights about the central curtain today, and it was time to follow up and investigate.
An hour later, Aaliya arranged for Xue Ming to stay at Yunfan, the most luxurious seven-star hotel in Aisinvar, and left in a hurry.
Not only was there nothing to say all the way, but I didn't even get off the car when we got there.
Xue Ming was very surprised. For the first time, he felt as if he had just hitched a ride.
However, he didn't pay much attention to details. After taking his entourage upstairs, Xue Ming became busy making appointments with his immediate relatives.
In the evening, Xue Ming had just called several of Aisinvar's main contacts together for a short meeting. After the meeting, he was planning to go have something to eat. As soon as he went out, he bumped into Han Kongwen, who was also staying in the hotel.
It seemed that she had known that Xue Ming also lived on this floor, so Han Kongwen was not surprised at all. She greeted Xue Ming cordially when she passed by, and then took Li Boan's daughter Lulu back to the room.
Xue Ming felt something was wrong. He knew about Li Boan coming to Aisinvar, but why was his daughter here too, and she was not with Aaliya, but was taken care of by Han Kongwen?
Something about this is a bit intriguing.
While dining in the restaurant, Xue Ming's private room was knocked open.
The visitor was none other than Han Kongwen, whom he had "accidentally met" half an hour ago.
"Do you mind sharing a table?" Han Kongwen came alone.
Xue Ming was a little surprised. In such a big hotel, Han Kongwen insisted on sitting at a table with him. He must have something to talk about, so he stood up to receive him warmly.
"Of course not, please take a seat." There was no excessive politeness. After the two of them sat down, the waiter placed the tableware again and poured the aperitif.
After Han Kongwen came in, his eyes only stayed on Xue Ming for a while, and then moved away. It seemed that she really came to eat and had no other intentions.
Xue Ming thought to himself: 'Am I thinking too much? There is no reason...'
Halfway through the peaceful meal, Han Kongwen opened his mouth and got straight to the point.
"Have you ever heard of the 'Central Curtain', sir?"
The title Sir Ming was first used by Xue Ming when he was still in the Wings of Freedom Guards. Not many people know about it, Han Kongwen is one of them.
Xue Ming was a little surprised by this title, and even more shocked that Han Kongwen went straight to the topic, but he concealed it calmly.
"Hmm? You just said 'Central Curtain', right?"
Han Kongwen picked up the wine glass and shook it gently. The wine was very cold and bright. The glassware shone under the light and looked beautiful.
"This wine is so cold, but when you drink it, it becomes hot and unsettling..."
Xue Ming froze for a moment when the answer was not what he asked, then smiled slightly and continued eating.
After a while, Han Kongwen said again: "The last time I had a drink with you was many years ago, right? I remember... it was before we graduated?"
This incident seemed to be too far away from the beginning, but it was insignificant. Xue Ming nodded and replied: "Well, it should be at the end of the first semester, at the college dance."
Han Kongwen was startled when he heard this, and then laughed: "Really? I can't remember it clearly. I didn't expect it to be so long."
Xue Ming looked calm, but felt anxious inside.
Han Kongwen tasted the wine leisurely, and it was not until the waiter brought the last dessert that he spoke again: "Let's get down to business, Sir Ming, do you know what the 'Central Curtain' is?"
This time I looked into Xue Ming's eyes and said it, and Xue Ming knew that he couldn't be vague.
He replied: "I don't know, but I've heard about it."
"Oh...really...then, let me tell you?" Han Kongwen suddenly threw out a huge temptation.
Xue Ming was distracted for a moment, almost uttering a good word before he suddenly remembered why Han Kongwen told her, or rather! Why did Han Kongwen know about the Center Curtain? Could it be that there was something between her, Xia Mo and Jin Ying'er?
A special connection?
When he realized this, Xue Ming was shocked. Especially when he thought of Han Kongwen's current identity, he suddenly had a new perspective on the current situation and became more uneasy.
But then I thought about it, if I really didn't respond or acted indifferent, wouldn't I have wasted such a great opportunity to get in touch with the central veil?
But since Xue Ming learned about the Central Curtain, he felt like he was being led by others. All his actions seemed to be arranged by others, and without too much external intervention, Xue Ming would naturally follow the script.
conduct.
This is really terrible for Xue Ming!
What makes Xue Ming feel dumbfounded the most is that after all these years of striving for excellence in deployment and development, when it comes to actual operation, he can't even figure out who the enemy is.
Simply... Xue Ming decided to give it a go and use the trick. All the plans and preparations he had made before were put aside at this moment. He felt at ease as if he was chatting with an old friend.
"Really? That's great. I've been having a bit of a headache recently about this central curtain."
Xue Ming's change in attitude was extremely fast. He was obviously on guard half a second ago, but he became much calmer half a second later.
Han Kongwen saw it and was happy in his heart.
"Actually, it's nothing. This Central Curtain is just a group of people from our past who dreamed of one day completely getting rid of the shackles of class, the shackles of transcendent external objects, and sharing the peace of the world."
Xue Ming was full of expectations, but the answer he got was rather perfunctory. At least it sounded like the reference value of what Han Kongwen said was not even as good as what he learned from Xia Mo.
But then, Han Kongwen's words immediately made Xue Ming change his mind.
"Of course... there are also differences. Compared with us in the past, they are more mature and more sophisticated in their behavior. They will not be tied down by too many emotions and the like. Everyone has only one goal, and that is to
Bringing the world into a true Garden of Eden.”
This answer still sounds vague, but it reveals an important piece of information, that is, the goal of the Center Veil!
The real Garden of Eden?! Is this some kind of metaphor? Or is it a more intuitive description?
Xue Ming's mind was spinning. During the conversation with Han Kongwen, hundreds of people had joined Xue Ming's private channel and began to analyze Han Kongwen's words word for word.
After Han Kongwen said these two sentences, he started tasting wine again, but there was not much wine in the glass.
Xue Ming glanced at the wine bottle. There was still a small cup of wine. At this time, he got up to pour the wine and was a little too curious.
So Xue Ming didn't move. He was a very patient hunter.
After a while, Han Kongwen suddenly said something that Xue Ming almost didn't understand.
"It's a terrible thing to know that you didn't deserve to die..."
Xue Ming was obviously surprised!
Han Kongwen looked at him and smiled coldly: "Really? But don't worry, everyone's goal is the same as the Arbiter has developed to this day. I also want to enjoy a few more years of peace while I can still move... But it's a pity.
...It's a pity...It's a pity that it's too late..."
These were Han Kongwen's last words before leaving.
Xue Ming savored the meaning alone.
too late?……
What's the meaning?
Even with hundreds of teams working on it, Xue Ming still couldn't figure it out.
What exactly is Han Kongwen expressing when he appears this time?
Is she taking a stand on behalf of the Center Veil? Or is she also pursuing the Center Veil, but she has gone deeper and... has discovered extremely terrifying, even catastrophic truths?
too late……
Is it really too late?
Xue Ming doesn't think so. Although he is an extreme perfectionist, his inner contradiction makes Xue Ming never believe that there is anything impeccable in this world!
Therefore, as long as the last step has not been reached, as long as he is still alive, it is not too late.
"Investigate the information of all the people who participated in this grand performance for me, one by one! Then all the people and things entering and exiting Aisinvar will be monitored by me! No detail can be missed! Especially
Some things look normal, but are actually inconsistent with the surrounding environment and other factors!" Xue Ming started to operate. He had worked hard to prepare for so many years, and it was time to test it.
And the only one who dared to question it was Sera.
"Boss, is this a bit overwhelming? I always feel that Han Kongwen came here today just to throw smoke bombs. She wants to see us busy and exhausted!"
Of course Xue Ming has thought about this, but so what... Before finding out the actual structure of the Central Curtain and the specific person behind it, if it is really just a smoke bomb and does nothing, then it will be more laissez-faire.