Chapter 1896: Chapter 1889: The Necessity of Promotion

“Just take good care of Grandpa.” Luo’er said dismissively.

“This is a private matter.” Luoya said unhappily.

“As long as you know it’s a private matter,” Luo’er’s expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at her and said earnestly, word by word, “Politics and war are not child’s play. It’s not about what I want someone to do, they can do…”

“You’re my sister, and no matter what I ask you to do, my subordinates will have opinions. The best way to shut them up completely, to ensure they cannot question my authority, is to keep you out of it. Do you understand what I mean?”

“I don’t understand,” Luoya turned her face, dissatisfied, “In the end, you’re just afraid of gossip and don’t dare to give me a job.”

“The fact that you can say such a thing at least shows that you are not suitable for political or military affairs at this stage.” Luo’er said with an expressionless face.

“Yes, yes, you’re the best, okay?” Luoya said angrily and sarcastically, “Master Luo’er, Commander Luo’er, since you don’t want to, can I leave now?”

“There’s no need for sarcasm. If I could be so easily provoked by you, then these ten years as a Captain would have been for nothing.” Luo’er leaned back slightly, crossed his arms, and said indifferently.

“Hmph!”

Luoya glared at him fiercely, stomped her foot hard, and turned to head out the door.

However, before she reached the door, she heard Luo’er’s voice behind her, “Wait, why are you in such a hurry to leave?”

As soon as Luo’er spoke, Feng, who was responsible for guarding the door, naturally blocked the doorway, placing his hands behind his back, pressing against the door with his heel.

Luoya abruptly turned around and questioned angrily, “What, planning to continue humiliating me?”

“Why would I humiliate you, I’m your brother.” Luo’er shrugged, dismissively.

“Then what exactly do you want? I certainly don’t have a chance to help, right?” Luoya asked coldly.

“Not necessarily,” Luo’er sat up straight, interlaced his fingers, placed them on the desk, and said earnestly, “If you want to help, first I need to know what you’re capable of, what you can do, what special advantages you have compared to others.”

“None, I’m just useless!” Luoya said coldly.

“You probably won’t achieve much in politics or military; I can see that. After all, for women to do these things, it takes more effort than men.” Luo’er said.

“So I’m good for nothing, right?”

Luoya tilted her head, staring intently at Luo’er.

“Not to that extent,” Luo’er calmly said, “Lipei needs all kinds of talents at this stage. It’s not just those who can achieve something in politics or military that are considered talents. Think carefully about what skills you have; maybe I can help you, so you can participate in Lipei’s endeavors.”

“I can’t do anything.” Luoya glared at him, continuing to speak defiantly.

“Luoya, I gave you a chance. If you continue to act stubbornly, then go back. Return to Sheng Hua. Soon, the Otherworld Gate will also be under control, and non-essential personnel will be prohibited from coming and going. You should just take care of Grandpa; leave Lipei to me.” Luo’er faced her fearlessly, speaking earnestly and seriously.

Faced with Luo’er’s words, Luoya fell silent. Facing Luo’er’s gaze, she couldn’t help but lower her head, feeling a bit frustrated inside.

Luo’er was still the same. On ordinary days, he was amiable, but once he got serious, he exuded a strong sense of oppression. Even as his sister, standing next to him felt inexplicably suffocating.

Luoya knew Luo’er wasn’t joking; he wasn’t one to joke around. Once he spoke, he meant it; he would do what he said.

If she refused now, it would be a real refusal. Luo’er, this iron-willed man, certainly wouldn’t come to coax her; he’d take this matter seriously.

So, she couldn’t act capriciously now. Even if she felt aggrieved, she had to speak the truth.

“I, I, I… I can sing and dance, is that okay…”

After a long silence, although feeling uncomfortable, Luoya stammered as she spoke.

“You can sing and dance?”

Luo’er was taken aback, then showed a slight smile.

“Do you sing well, what do others say?” He asked.

“Did you forget, I almost became a star back then…”

Luoya gave him a hard look, then lowered her head, speaking indignantly, “I know you find it funny, whatever, I never thought I could do anything anyway.”

“I see…”

Luo’er nodded as such.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going…” Luoya said sadly, head down.

“Are you really going back? Not planning to help?” Luo’er leaned back again, crossed his arms, and asked with a smile.

“What can I do, argue with you?” Luoya turned her face away, said gloomily.

“Now that you mention it, it reminds me that Lipei seems to lack a propaganda agency. Calling on the people, uniting against the enemy, building Lipei together.”

Luo’er said, nodding in satisfaction.

“Is it for me to do the publicity?” Luoya pointed at herself, eyes wide in surprise and asked.

“That’s right,” Luo’er thought for a moment and said with keen interest, “Lipei faces the threat of war, a brave Elf Race girl stands up for Lipei, willing to become an idol. What do you think?”

“Can’t believe it, you’re that middle-aged and still so full of fantasies.” Luoya said quietly.

“Cough cough,” Luo’er said with some embarrassment, “That’s about it; what do you think?”

“I’m the highest commander’s sister, yet doing such public-facing work, is it suitable?” Luoya squinted, staring at Luo’er, and asked.

“As long as you don’t mind, I’ve never cared about these things.” Luo’er spread his hands, unconcerned.

“I’ll go back and think about it.” Luoya thought for a moment, speaking with some lack of confidence.

To say consider was actually to delay because she wasn’t ready mentally yet.

“Alright, give me an answer by tomorrow,” Luo’er nodded, saying, “I’ll allocate a budget specifically to cover all your work expenses. Additionally, I’ll contact Earth to arrange for professionals to help you practice and create.”

“Tomorrow?”

“That’s right, tomorrow,” Luo’er nodded, saying, “The day after tomorrow, cross-border control will be implemented. If you haven’t made up your mind by then, you’ll be considered an irrelevant person.”

“But, will this work?” Luoya thought for a moment, frowning slightly as she looked at him, asking suspiciously.

“Don’t underestimate the value of propaganda,” Luo’er said as he took a sip from the tea cup on his desk, continuing, “Back then, in the East Continent, facing the same war threat, it was through this method that we united the Demon Clan and turned the situation around.”

“Did you become an idol too?” Luoya said, widening her eyes in surprise.

“Pfft!!!”

Before she could finish, she heard Luo’er spit the tea in his mouth.

As he wiped his mouth, he said exasperatedly, “No, at that time, I was appointed the head of the propaganda department for the Demon Clan, responsible for internal propaganda work!”

“No need to get so fired up,” Luoya waved her hand, said mischievously, “With your face, being an idol wouldn’t be strange.”

“Anyway,” Luo’er put down his teacup, said irritably, “Decide by tomorrow!”

“No need to consider, I’ll do it, I’ll do it now!” Luoya responded boldly, hands on her hips, looking up without fear.

“Not considering anymore?” Luo’er asked a bit surprised.

“Not considering,” Luoya said matter-of-factly, “I don’t mind being an idol, or rather, I like the feeling of being in the spotlight all the time. I’ve thought of all the negative aspects of this line of work, but just knowing that I have you, a commander brother, what is there to fear.”

“Alright,” Luo’er nodded, picking up pen and paper, writing as he said, “I’ll draft a proposal now, you go home, inform Grandpa, and wait for my message.”

“You, don’t stand me up!” Luoya said urgently.

Upon hearing this, Luo’er stopped writing, slowly lifted his gaze, revealing a rare expression of confidence seen only in those in high positions, speaking leisurely, “Don’t forget, I am Lipei’s highest political and military leader. I am suggesting, not requesting.”

“That’s more like it,” Luoya put away her worries, smiled sweetly, waved, and said, “Then I’ll head back now, see you, brother!”