Chapter 47: Chapter 46 Who is Gao Yuan? Chapter 47: Chapter 46 Who is Gao Yuan? “What did I just hear? I didn’t hear that wrong, did I?”
“You didn’t hear wrong, who is Gao Yuan?”
“Who is Gao Yuan!”
“Who is Gao Yuan? Please say something, it’s not that I want to hit you, I just want to express my admiration for you.”
“A New Year’s treat of dog food, I willingly consume with tears streaming down my face, who is Gao Yuan, Luo Xingyu, blessings to you!”
Luo Xingyu’s words instantly made the radio that had just quieted down come alive again, and this time it seemed even more enthusiastic.
Luo Xingyu looked towards Gao Yuan and said, “Did I say something wrong?”
Gao Yuan was dumbstruck, while Xiang Weiguo spoke faintly, “Whether you said something wrong, I don’t know, but I know Gao Yuan has become famous.”
Famous, eh?
Of course.
Just think about it, at this juncture when humanity is facing extinction, how survivors commemorate the New Year, and at that moment, a woman professes her love for a man.
Luo Xingyu first mentioned she missed her dad, then declared her love for Gao Yuan. What is this? This is the happiness that a survivor pursues in the apocalypse, the pursuit of kinship and love. It’s the most beautiful thing that everyone, every human, all of humanity across the world seeks.
In the past, such a confession might be posted in one’s social circle, on the internet, on short video platforms, in an era of information overload, this statement wouldn’t attract any attention.
But now? Now Luo Xingyu’s words were spoken on a shortwave radio, on one of the few radios the survivors had left.
What is touching love?
This is it!
What is hope?
This is it!
For Gao Yuan, not becoming famous would be difficult indeed.
“I am Zhao Lin, the highest commander of Shanghai City First Shelter, and on behalf of all the officers and members of the First Shelter, I extend the most sincere wishes to Luo Xingyu and Gao Yuan. Although I don’t know where you are, I firmly believe that lovers will eventually end up together, thank you.”
A fairly long speech, which Zhao Lin should have finished, but he ended with a thank you, not sure what he was thankful for.
After Zhao Lin spoke, the entire radio’s public channel fell collectively silent.
Why the silence? Because someone had identified themselves, stated their position, and then gave official blessings to Luo Xingyu and Gao Yuan.
This Zhao Lin had some serious clout; those sitting in front of the radio now might be wondering whether to salute on air or just stay quiet as if they had never been there.
Just then, another person spoke solemnly on the radio: “I am Zhang Shaoyang, the overall commander of the Great Plains Second Shelter. I hear the radio is buzzing, and I’ve come to join in on the liveliness. I think everyone need not be constrained, need not worry about using the public channel, just for tonight, eh, because we indeed need, no, we need a miracle.
Now, I, on behalf of Great Plains Second Shelter, extend festival greetings to all my compatriots, wishing everyone a happy New Year, and also wishing for Luo Xingyu and Gao Yuan, these two young friends, to have their hearts’ desires fulfilled.
Finally, I want to say, Old Zhao, don’t just make statements; who knows if those two are together yet, over.”
The radio didn’t fall silent, instead, after a short pause, someone inside the radio said: “Guisui Hu Chunian here, Old Zhang talks too much, I’ll just say one thing, together, over.”
Has it become a commanders’ special now?
It seems not, after Hu Chunian finished speaking, finally someone cautiously said on the radio, “I just want to know who Gao Yuan is. Don’t ask who I am, I’m just an officer… over.”
Luo Xingyu stuck her tongue out, but she was smiling very happily.
Gao Yuan shook his head at Luo Xingyu, whispering, “Please don’t say it…”
With a beaming smile, Luo Xingyu picked up the transceiver and said, “I’m Luo Xingyu, eighteen years old this year, so I’m legally an adult, you know. I like Gao Yuan, he’s so nice, tall, handsome, and impressive! Oh, we’re together right now. Thanks for all your blessings, and I wish you all find the one you love the soonest, thank you.”
There was a brief silence on the radio, as everyone seemed to be waiting for someone influential to start a new conversation.
After a moment, a crackling voice came through.
“…Shelter, bad signal… together, over.”
“From Nandu County Shelter, happy New Year to all the people of our nation, and best wishes to Luo Xingyu and Gao Yuan. Since you are together, Gao Yuan, you should say something.”
“We are broadcasting to all the shelters, Gao Yuan, say something.”
“Quick, quick, quick! Anxi First Shelter, turn on the radio, public channel, there’s a girl confessing her love! Hurry, or you’ll miss it, don’t say I didn’t tell you, quick!”
“This is Jinmen Third Shelter, Anxi First Shelter, did you cross frequencies? Gao Yuan, say something, but wait a moment, we’re going to call… Chief, please come over and speak!”
The radio conversation turned into a group chat.
“This is Lin Feng, commander of Jinmen Third Shelter. I wish all compatriots and comrades a happy new year, and offer my heartfelt blessings to the young Luo Xingyu and Gao Yuan. I hope you will be happy and blissful. Please take good care of yourselves, please be… truly happy. You are our hope, our beautiful wish. Blessings to you, over.”
Xiang Weiguo, feeling very emotional, nodded to Gao Yuan and said, “Are you a man? Get up there and say something. The two of you are no longer just a dating couple; you are… everyone’s idols. Go on, say something!”
Luo Xingyu held up the microphone while Gao Yuan swallowed hard. He took hold of the transceiver, a look of difficulty on his face as he said, “What should I say… I’m so nervous right now!”
Luo Xingyu smiled sweetly and said, “Whatever you say will be just fine.”
But Xiang Weiguo was very serious as he said, “Say what everyone loves to hear, what everyone wants to hear!”
Gao Yuan took the transceiver, waited for the previous person to finish, and finally pressed down on the transceiver. Then, in a trembling voice, he said, “Hello everyone, I’m Gao Yuan. I want to say… Xiaoyu, I love you! And then, I want to say thank you for all your blessings. Xiaoyu and I will surely do our best. I’m giving my New Year’s greetings to everyone here, thank you all.”
Putting down the transceiver, Gao Yuan felt like he had dropped a scorching hot coal.
The pressure was immense, truly immense.
Looking at Gao Yuan, Luo Xingyu’s eyes curved into crescents, and the corners of her mouth turned up. She whispered to Gao Yuan, “I love you too.”
Pointing at the radio, Xiang Weiguo said, “Xiaoyu also said it on the radio, and there’s no reaction. Everyone is waiting for you to talk.”
Luo Xingyu took over the transceiver, pressed down, and said with a face full of sweetness, “Brother Yuan, I love you too. You’ve finally confessed to me. Thanks for everyone’s help, thank you all, over.”
“Don’t end it, keep talking.”
“Wow, this wave of dog food is so satisfying. It feels like… it’s really satisfying. Ugh, why do I feel like crying? Best wishes to you, may you grow old together.”
“What are you crying for on a holiday? Gao Yuan, you’re amazing! On behalf of the entire shelter, I offer you our blessings.”
“I’m Zhao Lin. I don’t know where Gao Yuan and Xiaoyu are, but if possible, please come to Shanghai City First Shelter. We will surely offer you the best treatment, over.”
There were always voices on the radio. On this night, Luo Xingyu and Gao Yuan became famous, in a very strange way.