Actually, a lot of people in the hall had already recognized Chu Xiaoxiaoâs identity.
She was naturally attractive, and as a very famous top-tier actress in the country, not to say a household name, at least most young people who access the internet would know her.
Plus, Chu Liang himself was also the focal point in this hall. Now, with the two of them meeting, it naturally attracted even more attention. It would be strange if people couldnât recognize Chu Xiaoxiao.
But it was a special period now, so even if a few fans were eager to come over, they couldnât leave the orderly queue and could only shout from a distance.
Moreover, with someone like Chu Liang, a big shot from the Hidden Dragon Special Action Team, standing there, it invisibly brought quite a bit of pressure to those who wanted to approach, which kept them from coming immediately.
Seemingly not understanding his sisterâs meticulous intentions, Chu Liang straightforwardly stuffed the white card into her hand, comforting her:
"Sis, you donât have to worry. The card I gave you is a dedicated family passage. It doesnât break any rules, and thereâs no need to worry about being attacked. You know how strong the network supervision of Starry Community is. Anyone who dares to spread rumors would be fully exposed, and they wonât be able to go online for the rest of their lives."
After Chu Liang finished speaking, he handed a card to Wenwen beside him as well. This room was jointly occupied by the two of them, so naturally, she wouldnât be left out.
Seeing her brother speak like this, Chu Xiaoxiao finally felt a bit reassured and carefully put away the card.
Their conversation lasted less than two minutes before it ended.
Although Chu Liang had many more things he wanted to discuss with his sister, he was now in the role of the Dragon Team Captain responsible for the whole cityâs safety and couldnât afford to linger.
Under Chu Liangâs guidance, Chu Xiaoxiao and Wenwen took the family passage to the depths of the underground, finding their room in the -23rd layer.
The room was spacious, about fifty square meters, partitioned into two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen.
Itâs small but fully furnished.
The surroundings were quite nice as well.
With white walls and bright lighting, coupled with a three-meter high ceiling, even though they were over a hundred meters underground, there was no sense of oppression at all.
If you werenât told beforehand, you wouldnât know that this was in an Underground Shelter.
"Sister Xiaoxiao, the environment here is too good, isnât it? Look, thereâs a TV, air conditioning, and so many green plants. Oh my, if I knew the Underground Shelter was like this, I wouldâve preferred to come earlier, rather than staying in that crappy hotel!"
Assistant Wenwen ran around the living room, waving her hands and feet, before leaping onto the soft sofa, stretching her arms out and rolling around.
Chu Xiaoxiao came over and turned on the TV, saying:
"Wenwen, itâs not all that wonderful. If the Underground Shelters were all built like this, no space could accommodate over two million people..."
"This must be Chu Liangâs own room. He fooled us by saying it was a family passage. He always licks his lips when he lies, hasnât changed a bit since he was young..."
"Even if there is a family passage, it couldnât be such a nice environment..."
Wenwen stopped her actions, sat dazedly on the sofa staring at Chu Xiaoxiao for a while, then lay straight down, rolling around and saying:
"Haha! I donât care! Itâs really so comfy here! Sister Xiaoxiao, being your sister is truly a blessing!"
Although Chu Xiaoxiao and her shared a working relationship, after years of companionship, they were like sisters, and naturally knew each otherâs personalities well.
She laughed, not saying much, casually fidgeting with the TV.
Unfortunately, even though the TV here was exquisite, it couldnât receive any channels.
Switching back and forth yielded only snow on the screen, with no content at all.
Chu Xiaoxiao wasnât too disappointed; she hadnât expected much of these things before coming, so naturally, she wasnât sad now.
After sorting out her clothes and supplies, and once both had tidied up the room and settled down, it was already evening.
The evening food was a nutritional meal provided by the base.
There wasnât much, but it was enough to fill them and provided an ample amount of nutrients to meet their energy consumption.
Chu Xiaoxiao originally planned to go with Wenwen to the canteen that specially distributed food to get dinner, but before they even stepped out, personnel in gray uniforms had already delivered the nutritional meals.
"Ladies, this is Captain Chuâs personal instruction. From now on, please try to stay indoors and donât wander outside. Weâll deliver food and supplies directly to you. Please bear with us during this period."
Chu Xiaoxiao quickly took the tray, awkwardly saying:
"Thank you, big brother. Itâs so troublesome for you to bring it over..."
However, before she could finish, the worker in gray shook his hand, saying:
"No need to say that. Chu Xiaoxiao, youâre a big star! If you go out, it might cause chaos. Order is our top priority now, and staying inside is the best help you can offer."
Chu Xiaoxiao felt a little embarrassed by his words, but it was true.
If someone of her fame went to get food from the canteen, sheâd surely be mobbed by fans, causing chaos, and that really would be a crime.
After saying thank you, the staff left the room, but before leaving, he reminded them mysteriously:
"By the way, Chu Xiaoxiao, there are some Wish-Granting Cabinets on this floor, placed in the resting areas. If youâre craving something, you can go take a look, but you still have to pay for any purchases."
Chu Xiaoxiao was stunned, then quickly nodded in thanks. After the staff left, Wenwen suddenly jumped up joyfully.
"Haha, thereâs a Wish-Granting Cabinet here! Thatâs awesome! I thought Iâd be stuck eating these tasteless nutritional meals for a while."
Chu Xiaoxiao was also pleased.
Indeed, the Wish-Granting Cabinet was a great thing, becoming popular worldwide within just a few short months after its launch.
This high-tech vending machine had an almost magical power that could put chefs out of business, able to print any food you desired.
Though not as nutritious as dishes made from fresh ingredients, the taste was on par with those made by top chefs in restaurants, making it a favorite among foodies.
Most importantly, it prepared food quickly, without limiting the types, and you could DIY, truly the ultimate blessing for gourmets.
Chu Xiaoxiao didnât head straight to the vending machine but instead ate the nutritional meal with Wenwen in the living room first.
While they were eating, the TV, which had been in standby, suddenly turned on.
No longer showing static, it switched to an image of a broadcasting room.
Inside, a middle-aged woman in a suit sat solemnly in front of the camera, with the words "Anti-Demon Alliance Joint Broadcasting Center" behind her.
As soon as the screen appeared, the woman spoke seriously into the camera:
"This is the Anti-Demon Alliance Joint Broadcasting Center. In the coming period, weâll broadcast the latest war updates through a dedicated satellite channel. We hope everyone will work together to get through this challenging time."
Her words were translated into over two hundred different languages for the broadcast, and even for some smaller languages that couldnât be orally translated, subtitles were provided at the bottom of the screen.
It was clear this broadcast was very serious, with signals covering the globe. Apparently, there was an important announcement to be made.