It is Kokang and Changchun

　After Aurora entered, the prison guard on duty picked up the phone on the table and called the duty room on the other side of the cell.

　"Hello? This is the front desk. Please bring those two shipgirls to the visiting room..."

　After receiving the notification, the prison sent a prison guard to the cell where Tashkent and Red Caucasus were imprisoned to take them out.

　Tashkent and Red Caucasus were sleeping in their beds when the sound of the cell door unlocking woke them up.

　The prison guard who opened the door said to the two men, "You two, come out and follow me to visit my relatives."

　The two boats in the cell heard this, looked at each other, and then looked at the prison guard. Tashkent asked, "Visiting relatives? Is someone coming to visit us? Who is it?"

　"I don't know even if you ask me. I'm not in charge of family visits," the prison guard said. "Let's go now. You'll know once you get there."

　The two got out of bed and the prison guard led them to the visiting room.

　The prison guard violated regulations when sending prisoners to the visiting room because he was the only prison guard sending two prisoners.

　According to the relevant regulations of the prison, each prisoner should be escorted to the visiting room by two prison guards, and the prisoner must be escorted.

　That being said, facing a buggy existence like Kancolle, doing so would only be self-deception. If they really wanted to resist, even if all the police officers in the prison were deployed, it would only be a waste of their lives.

　Since it didn't matter whether they followed the rules or not, there was no need to follow them. The prison guards knew this very well, so the guard just now simply didn't take anyone away, and didn't even put handcuffs on them.

　Besides, this will leave a good impression on these girls, so why not do it?

　After the prison guard led the two people to the door of the visiting room, the prison guard in charge of the visiting room came out and led the two people into the visiting room.

　The guard pointed to an empty seat and said, "You can sit there, but family members can only come one at a time. Who will come first?"

　"Well, Tashkent, you go first." The Red Caucasus decided to give Tashkent priority out of the care of the elders to the younger ones.

　"Uh...thank you, Comrade Caucasus."

　Only after Tashkent sat down did they know who came to visit them. Outside the bulletproof soundproof glass window was a familiar and respected face.

　"Ah! It's Comrade Aurora! I was just wondering if it was you, and sure enough it is."

　Tashkent was extremely excited to see Aurora, his face was full of joy, and his hand holding the phone was trembling slightly.

　Aurora smiled and said with concern, "Comrade Tashkent, how are you doing lately? Did the prison guards give you any trouble?"

　"Of course not. How dare they challenge the ship? If they dare to do that, Tashkent will beat them to a pulp!" Tashkent said with a look of contempt.

　"Haha, that's true..." Aurora said frankly, looking at the slightly childish Tashkent.

　"Besides this, what's the environment like in the cell? What do you usually do?" Aurora continued to ask about your well-being.

　Tashkent replied, "The cell conditions are average, just like any other prisoner. When we first arrived, they offered us a cell with a luxurious interior, but the Red Caucasian comrades firmly refused. They insisted on a cell similar to the rest of the prisoners, no special treatment."

　Normally, we would go out to work, shoveling coal, planting potatoes, and so on, and we would get some fresh air. Speaking of this, some prisoners were very grateful to us."

　"Thank you? How do you say it?"

　"Because of us, the efficiency of shoveling coal is much higher than before. We often help some prisoners with weaker physical conditions to complete their quotas."

　Tashkent smoothed his orange hair and continued:

　"Not only that, we also help the prison guards maintain order and have dealt with several bullies who are treated like tough guys by the guards. As a result, we have earned their respect."

　Aurora praised happily, "You two are really good, to have earned both the gratitude of the prisoners and the respect of the guards."

　"Of course~ Even in prison, I don't want to see any unfairness. Prisons should play a more reformative role, rather than just punishing people, or even being places where people oppress and exploit each other." Tashkent held his head high and expressed his views righteously.

　"It's also for the sake of getting out of prison as soon as possible, right? Comrade Tashkent?" Aurora said this to Tashkent via radio.

　Upon hearing this, Tashkent laughed a few times and said, "Hey, to be honest, you guessed it right. This is also part of the motivation."

　"By the way, I also brought some things for you and Comrade Caucasus." Aurora took out a box from under her feet and asked the prison guard to take it in to Tashkent for her.

　Tashkent opened it and was overjoyed. "It's pizza and kvass! Thank you, Comrade Aurora!"

　Tashkent couldn't wait to grab the pizza and start eating it.

　"Hmm... I didn't expect to be able to eat such authentic pizza in a place like this~"

　Tashkent was deeply moved as he tasted the delicacies of his hometown.

　"Tashkent, don't eat all by yourself, share some with your Caucasian comrade."

　If there were no glass blocking the way, Aurora would definitely be stroking Tashkent's head like coaxing a child.

　Tashkent ate the pizza while examining it, and said with satisfaction, "Not only is the taste authentic, the appearance is also authentic Italian pizza. Judging from the taste and appearance, the dough is most likely hand-tossed rather than machine-pressed. I never thought a place like this could get such authentic pizza."

　Aurora was very pleased to see Tashkent eating so happily, and said:

　"I made this myself according to a tutorial I found online. I've made seven finished products, and the one you have in your hands is the best."

　At this time, the prison guard came out of the duty room and reminded Aurora that there were only two minutes left for visiting time.

　Aurora had to say goodbye to Tashkent in a hurry and let Red Caucasus follow her to the visiting seat.

　After the Red Caucasian sat down, Aurora asked, "How's it going? Is the food I brought tasty?"

　"The pizza is really good. Kvass is delicious, but it can't replace real wine." Red Caucasus felt good, but a little regretful.

　Aurora agreed. "Yeah, I wanted to bring vodka, but prison rules prohibit alcohol, so I can only bring kvass."

　"But besides drinks and food, I also brought a piece of news."

　Red Caucasus: "What news?"

　Aurora: "I hesitated for more than a week before deciding to talk to you. It's not easy to talk about it in a place like this. Anyway, you will definitely find it hard to believe it."

　Two minutes passed quickly. After Aurora said goodbye to the Red Caucasus, they communicated via radio and also brought Tashkent in.

　Red Caucasus: "Comrade Aurora, what do you want to tell me?"

　Tashkent: "Now it's just the three of us, hurry up and talk."

　"You all know Putin, right? Two weeks ago, he invited me from Leningrad to the Kremlin for a talk..."

　……

　Following Aurora's narration, let us turn our attention to St. Petersburg two weeks ago.

　That day, the light cruiser stationed on the Neva River raised a questioning voice.

　"What? Putin wants to talk to me and wants me to go to Moscow?"

　Aurora, who was playing with ship B, looked up at the government official who delivered the news.

　"It is absolutely true, Miss Aurora," said the government official.

　Aurora politely replied, "I'm sure Mr. President is very busy. What can't be discussed over the phone? Precious time with so many things to do shouldn't be wasted on this old ship of mine."

　"The President said that this kind of thing cannot be discussed over the phone and he wants you to go to his office." The government official who came to convey the message took out a contingency plan that had been prepared long ago.

　"Oh?" The government official's question piqued Aurora's interest. "Is it still a state secret? I'm just a small protected cruiser, so I'm probably not at the level to discuss such matters."

　Seeing that Aurora was not interested, the government official said, "But... the President sincerely invited you. He also invited Mercury Memorial."

　"..." Aurora didn't expect that Mercury Memorial was also on the invitation list. Maybe it was really an important matter?

　Thinking of this, Aurora had no choice but to agree: "Okay, I'll go."

　The next day, Aurora flew to Moscow and headed to the Kremlin under the escort of the Russian Federal Security Service.

　As soon as he entered the presidential office, Putin extended his hand for a handshake and said, "Ms. Aurora, welcome."

　Out of basic courtesy, Aurora extended her hand to accept the handshake. During the handshake, Putin smiled broadly, while Aurora had a calm expression, almost expressionless.

　After entering the office, Pu J closed the office door

　, please take a seat, Aurora.

　Then Putin walked to the table with the kettle on it, took out two ceramic cups from the cupboard below, and said, "Comrade Aurora, please sit down first. I'll pour some tea."

　"Comrade?" Aurora asked, feeling a little awkward. "Do you think it's appropriate to address me like that?"

　Aurora believes that Putin calling her "comrade" is an insult and an attempt to get close to her.

　Putin, who was pouring water, was not surprised by Aurora's reaction and said with a smile: "Comrade Aurora, I understand how you feel. But you will understand."

　After pouring the water, Putin took the ceramic cup and placed it on the coffee table, then sat on the sofa opposite Aurora.

　Putin took a sip of water and said frankly: "If I say that I still hold on to my original ideals and beliefs, would you believe me?"

　The air was suddenly quiet.

　"???"

　Aurora frowned and stared at Putin in front of her with an expression of disbelief.

　Chapter 107 The Red Deep in My Heart (2)

　[Preface to this chapter: This chapter is completely fictitious for plot development purposes. Please do not associate it with reality.]

　Just as Aurora was about to sarcastically retort Putin's words, the office door opened and it was Mercury Memorial.

　Mercury Memorial saw that Aurora and Putin had already started talking and immediately apologized.

　"Sorry, Comrade Aurora, Mr. President, I'm late..."

　Aurora waved her hand and said, "It's okay, we've just started, come and sit down."

　Mercury Memorial quickly took a seat next to Aurora.

　"It's okay, you two take a seat first, I'll get you a glass of water." When Putin saw Mercury Jilin come in, he stood up and brought water to Mercury Jilin.

　"No, Afu and I will have a drink together." Mercury Memorial politely declined.

　Putin had no choice but to give up and sit back in his previous seat.

　"Comrade Mercury Jiian, let me tell you a joke." Aurora said to Mercury Jiian meaningfully.

　"There was a man who had been the supreme leader of a large capitalist country for more than a decade. Then one day he suddenly told others that he was a communist or a Marxist. Would you believe him?"

　When Mercury Ji Nian heard this, he burst into laughter, and his cute smile revealed a hint of sarcasm.

　"Comrade Aurora, that's a good joke. Thank you for making me happy~" Mercury Ji Nian tried to calm himself down and calm down.

　Aurora smiled and said, "I didn't make this up. This is what just happened, right? Mr. President."

　"?!" Mercury Ji's smile quickly disappeared, and her gaze shifted to Putin in front of her. She showed the same expression as Aurora when she first heard Putin say those words - wariness and confusion.

　Putin looked at Aurora, who turned a deaf ear to his words, sighed softly, and then said calmly:

　"I know you definitely don't believe me, and I understand how you feel. But I definitely didn't lie just now."

　Aurora said coldly, "I'm sorry, considering your political identity, I really can't believe it. You are the President of the Russian Federation and the Chairman of the United Russia Party. I won't explain the class nature of these two things. You should know it in your heart."

　“At that time, I had no choice. It was the winter of the Red Party in Russia, and it was completely incapable of making a comeback in a short period of history.

　"If you want to quickly change the dire situation in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union, you have to join the post-Soviet Russian government and climb up to a position where you can change everything," Putin explained.

　"Mr. President, if that's the case, then you're at best a reformist, a million miles away from being a Marxist," Aurora commented coldly, then continued:

　"Also, I don't think someone who says, 'Those who have forgotten the Soviet Union have no conscience, and those who want to return to the Soviet Union have no brains' is a reliable comrade."

　Putin made a bitter face, shook his head, and said helplessly: "I used this sentence to confuse the oligarchs and the right-wing opposition, and in the second half of this sentence I said [Soviet Union] instead of [Soviet Russia].

　Looking at the rampant historical nihilism in the former republics today, a return to Soviet reality within our lifetime is probably unrealistic. Western Ukraine is especially vulnerable, and Belarus is the only former republic that can be considered a good fit.

　Aurora was still deeply skeptical of this explanation. "Is this what the second half of your 'famous saying' means?"

　"That's right," Putin admitted.

　Mercury Memorial, who had been deep in thought, interjected, "Your power in Russia is so secure now. Why don't you just reform it into the Soviet Union? Why do you insist on preserving the old system?"

　"This is just an appearance, comrade from the Communist International. You don't know that there are many people in Russian politics who are interested in my position." Putin told the truth.

　"I am still here today because everything I do is within the tolerance of the oligarchs. If I had 'overdone it,' I would have ended up like John F. Kennedy.

　Let’s not talk about Gorbachev, who was beaten into the hospital by the Tashkent and Red Caucasus comrades, but let’s talk about Medvedev who is right beside me. He is not honest.

　Mercury Memorial was incredulous and said, "No way, isn't Medvedev your best partner and friend?"

　Putin pursed his lips and recalled:

　"Kerensky and Lenin are also good friends, aren't they? Medvedev and I are good friends too.

　The reason why Jeff and I became partners is that we share a common language on how to change Russia without radically transforming the relations of production and the superstructure.

　But he is not a communist. He once told me privately that he hates the color red. If I were to shed my white mask and reveal my red face, he would probably be the first to jump out and become my enemy.