There is no system for the anime, so I have to work hard on my own.

"It's rare to see someone as honest as you."

An old man seemed to have thought of something and couldn't help but sigh.

Kato Megumi deeply understood what he was saying.

After all, not long ago—

She finally got the money she had been scammed out of back from the police station.

The others fell silent, then erupted into a heated discussion, ignoring the commotion on the sidelines.

"I don't know what happened, but the world suddenly changed. All kinds of cases and schemes are dazzling and heartbreaking. It's like a chaotic mess."

"Who can argue with that? We used to know that society was dark, but we didn't really know just how dark it was."

"But now, information is everywhere, something's happening here today, something's happening there tomorrow, it just won't stop..."

"Ahem," Ye Yusheng coughed, "Stop talking, stop talking. If everyone keeps talking, this book will be lost."

The others gave him a strange look and teased, "You're such a coward, kid! We didn't say anything too sensitive!"

"Why are the books going to be gone?"

"That's it!"

"Besides, doesn't the country respect freedom of speech?"

"We did not incite ethnic conflict, we did not discuss politics, we did not make any radical remarks, and we did not break any laws!"

"I just made a couple of complaints."

"Exactly, exactly, you're just too timid!"

People readily agreed.

"Besides, isn't that how people in our country are? First they talk about some trivial topics, then history, then current affairs, and finally the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

"Or do you think we can't revive it?"

A hat was pulled down, almost breaking Ye Yusheng's back. He immediately pulled out his phone and looked at everyone seriously.

"Anyone who says it can't be revived, step forward!"

"I'll report it to the police (110) right away!"

"Hiss—" Upon seeing this, the surrounding people immediately scattered, as if they had seen a plague god. "No way, no way..."

"Anyone who dares to say that, we'll kill them on the spot!"

Ye Yusheng then triumphantly put his phone away, snorted, and said indifferently, "That's more like it."

Seeing this, a young man raised his hand to wipe away non-existent sweat from his forehead: "Phew, I almost thought he was going to die."

Wang Liyue also exaggeratedly said, "Yes, yes!"

Xie Siying patted her chest, looking slightly shaken, but she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes: "That's right~"

Then she changed the subject: "However, there are indeed many problems in this society. For example, some unscrupulous developers and banks collude to get people to take out loans to buy houses, but leave behind a bunch of unfinished buildings."

"What's even more infuriating is—"

"But the ordinary people will ultimately bear the losses!"

“Sigh,” a weathered man sighed, “that’s how my cousin and his family got divorced.”

“Back then, I borrowed 20,000 yuan from him to buy a house, but seeing his wife and children fall apart, I could only pretend it never happened.”

Just then, a hand was placed on his shoulder: "Brother, you're so tough, your cousin must be about the same. You'll be fine!"

"Hope it..."

He said this, but judging from his tone, it seemed that he had given up hope that his cousin would get back on his feet.

At this moment, another man spoke up.

"Speaking of which, I have a fellow villager who works as a migrant worker in another city. His boss didn't pay him, so he and a few companions went to ask for their wages. Guess what happened? The boss actually sued them for maliciously demanding unpaid wages."

"Hmm, I seem to vaguely remember what you're talking about."

"Hmm, I vaguely remember it, it seems to be on Douyin!"

"I've seen it too, and at the time I thought it was staged."

"But it seems that there really is such a thing."

At this point, everyone fell silent.

The two people in the crowd also stopped matching couplets.

The old man who spoke first couldn't help but snort coldly: "If this were back in my day, I would definitely have shot him."

As he spoke, he sighed again and muttered, "Tell me, why is it that as times have improved, there are more bad people?!"

"Sir, you're mistaken!"

"Oh, what do you mean by that, young man?"

"Grandpa, think about it. Compared to before, how many times more people do we have? And how many times more bad people do we have?"

"Comparing the two, I think the growth rate of bad people is definitely far lower than the population growth rate. This shows that our policies, education, and so on are effective!"

“We only focus on the number of bad people, but ignore the pressure brought by population growth. It’s like looking at a hole in clothes with a magnifying glass and thinking that the hole is so big that the clothes should be thrown away.”

"In fact, this hole can be fixed with one or two stitches."

"The problems we are facing now cannot be solved with just one or two injections, but the country has never stopped its efforts."

"What we need is not to complain about this or that, but to find the root of the problem in a practical and down-to-earth manner."

"This will enable effective changes and solve the problem!"

"Hey, we know all that you're talking about."

"But it's easier said than done."

"There are already too many problems that are out in the open!"

"Not to mention those problems lurking in the shadows!"

"We're not so much complaining as we're pushing for improvement, since the problems right in front of us are always an eyesore."

"Only by addressing these problems at their root can the country become healthier and the light of socialism shine even brighter."

"While warming us, let our light shine on many more people!"

Only then can the people of the world stand up!

"Let those man-eating maggots be terrified!"

Hearing the old man's spirited words, everyone looked at each other in astonishment, then burst into applause: "Well said!"

In this atmosphere, the person holding a candied hawthorn and squeezing in to watch the couplet matching suddenly had a flash of inspiration and shouted out.

"Two shoulders without bars, three stars; two or three lines form a verse."

"Thousands of schools vie for fame and fortune, and tens of thousands of scholars safeguard the nation's peace!"

Upon hearing this, the others remained silent at first, then smiled.

"Despite its flaws, Red Star still stands, which is commendable!"

"It's a pity that I'm not very educated, otherwise I would definitely let them know what it means to suppress one's talent."

Someone sighed.

"Hey, I think you're just jealous!"

"Aren't you envious?"

“How could I not be envious?” the man sighed. “You have no idea, I’m so envious of Gil that I’m practically purple with envy.”

"Hey, that's vulgar!"

Ye Yusheng suddenly stepped out of the crowd and said jokingly, "Who said you guys lack talent? You just have a little less talent."

"If you don't believe me, lend me yours, and I'll play a song for you!"

Seeing this, the others smiled and nodded in response.

"Okay, then don't disappoint me!"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!" With that, Ye Yusheng cleared his throat and began his performance.

"The mountains and rivers stretch for thousands of miles, with towering peaks and fertile fields overflowing with grain."

When the winds of war are calm across the land, the people live in peace and the harvest is plentiful; when the cities are prosperous and auspicious, everything is in good fortune.

Sails rise over the vast ocean, vehicles speed across the plains, and all industries thrive under the sun.

In this peaceful and prosperous world, thanks to the concerted efforts of all, the Chinese nation soars like a dragon.

May the dynasty's reign be long and prosperous, and may the land be peaceful and undisturbed year after year.

Passing on the torch, generation after generation strives for continuous progress and prosperity.

A single spark can start a prairie fire; an enduring and inspiring faith will never fade!

Staying true to our original aspirations and remaining steadfast in our commitment is what the people desire.

May the imperial order be forever stable, and the nation's destiny be prosperous and glorious.

With hearts united across the four seas and the nine provinces in harmony, may blessings flow endlessly for generations to come.

With united will, we will safeguard a clear and peaceful world, ensuring lasting stability and well-being.