Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle-Chapter 673: Interstellar Decline of Imperial Rose Cannon Fodder (22)
Chapter 673: Interstellar Decline of Imperial Rose Cannon Fodder (22)
Luo Ning could tell at a glance that they were disappointed.
She smiled and said, "I still have a few bottles of that potion, and after the competition is over, I will donate them to the Imperial Capital’s Potion Research Institute in the name of the Luo Family."
"I hope that the potion masters at the Institute can analyze the formula from the potion, or get inspired to research a similar new potion."
"That way, we can also help those officers and soldiers who have suffered spiritual power damage on the battlefield and were forced to retire."
She had already planned this.
The reason she didn’t hand over the formula directly was because several of the mutant plants and herbs in the potion were not available here.
She herself was not adept at potion-making, so the potion masters at the Empire’s research institute would have to conduct the research themselves to see if they could find substitutes.
Hearing Luo Ning’s words, the three Selection Officers all showed grateful smiles.
"You have considered this very thoroughly, we represent the soldiers and thank you!"
All three came from the military, with no factional allegiance, loyal only to the Empire.
If this spiritual power potion could be developed, it would be of great help to the Empire.
It could also save the future of those soldiers in the military with damaged spiritual power, so they were very happy.
Luo Ning smiled and said, "You’re welcome, I am also part of the Empire, and I equally hope that the Empire becomes stronger and stronger."
The three had an even better impression of Luo Ning.
Who was it that said Luo Ning, who could potentially become the third-generation heir of the Luo Family, was lovesick?
Clearly, she was very passionate about the Empire and dedicated to her career, utterly unbefitting of someone who only pretended to be in love.
Then Luo Ning proposed to apply for some materials to remodel Qiangwei.
After learning that she was a Mecha pilot with Super 3S-level spiritual power, the three did not reject her request.
After all, wanting to keep Luo Ning as the trump card for the competition, her strength certainly shouldn’t be underestimated.
The three didn’t have full authority and had to apply to the resource repository while also needing the help of Marshal Luo.
However, there wouldn’t be any problems in principle.
Old Master Luo had other affairs at the Military Department and left after stepping out of the door, parting ways with Luo Ning.
Although he really wanted to share the good news of his granddaughter’s spiritual power upgrade with his old friends, he held back because of the competition.
He suddenly looked forward to the expressions of his old comrades when they found out; it would certainly be thrilling.
Elsewhere, Luo Ning returned to the Imperial College and went straight to the Mecha manufacturing laboratory.
The next day, the preliminary lists for the three teams were published.
When the citizens saw Luo Ning’s name on the Military Academy team’s list, they were surprised.
Then, seeing Leng Ying’s name in the mixed team from other colleges and the public, they were surprised yet again.
The discussions on the Star Network were in an uproar.
[What’s going on here? Although the Luo Family has privileges, isn’t this taking it too far?]
[Right, if it were the old Luo Ning, we would definitely accept her on the provisional list.
But now, with her spiritual power damaged, she might not even drive a mecha again, let alone make and repair them. Isn’t she just dragging the team down by going to the competition?]
[The interstellar competition is related to whether the Empire can acquire more resources to increase its strength, as well as representing human honor. Why joke around with the qualifying spots?]
[Luo Ning’s spiritual power injury is so severe. Doesn’t she have enough points? Why does she still want to participate in the competition?]
[Could it be because Ling Ge is on the roster for the Military Department’s team?]
[No way, right? Maybe her talk of breaking off the engagement and severing ties was just playing hard to get? In reality, does she still want to pursue him?]
"I used to really like Imperial Rose, but now all that’s left is disappointment."
"Would the Selection Department care to explain why they did this?"
Public discontent was already brewing over Luo Ning’s appointment, and it got worse after Bo Yi lost his appointment spot to Luo Ning and secretly purchased an online army to set the narrative.
Online criticism towards Luo Ning was incessant and became overwhelmingly one-sided.
"And then there’s Leng Ying, why should a film and television student be appointed? Are they planning on asking her to act for the Insect Clan and Alien Clan eventually?"
"Exactly, at least Luo Ning has a Double S body talent and is from the direct lineage of the Luo Family, but what about Leng Ying?"
"I heard Leng Ying’s appointment had the Fourth Prince pulling strings from behind."
"Corruption! This appointed selection is all corrupt. We stand in firm protest!"
Not only was Luo Ning criticized, but Leng Ying also faced a barrage of criticism, perhaps even more scathing.
Luo Ning knew she would be criticized, which was all within her expectations.
Having been a celebrity in her own world, she understood that being criticized was also a form of high traffic—in any publicity is good publicity.
With heat and traffic, as long as the image is cleansed and overturned, the effects of the reversal would be doubled.
Therefore, she did not respond to any of the criticism, despite countless private messages on Star Post either urging her to voluntarily drop out or insulting her.
On the other hand, Leng Ying responded by posting on Star Post.
Since everyone was questioning her, she decided to give up her appointed spot and compete for her own place.
This move took everyone by surprise.
Her previously sullied reputation improved significantly; people felt that although Leng Ying’s character wasn’t great, at least she was self-aware, unlike Luo Ning.
They even began to pay attention to how Leng Ying would fare in the selection.
Meanwhile, an official from the Selection Department posted an announcement on Star Post.
Luo Ning had been an appointed candidate for over half a year, and her decision to participate in the interstellar supremacy competition would not change.
"You all say it’s been half a year, yet back then Luo Ning’s spiritual power was still intact, but now she doesn’t have the strength for an appointment."
"Why not let Luo Ning give up her appointment like Leng Ying did and take part in the selection competition."
"Exactly, if Luo Ning can secure a spot from the selection, then we’ll be convinced."
This time people were not only criticizing Luo Ning but also the Selection Department.
But neither Luo Ning nor the Selection Department offered any explanations or changed their decision.
People didn’t hold back and continued to criticize.
Especially after a few days, when Leng Ying actually passed the selection on her own merit, the criticism towards Luo Ning and the Selection Department surged again.
At the same time, many people had a change of heart regarding Leng Ying.
Regardless of her personal life, her backbone and strength in this instance put her a step ahead of Luo Ning.
Leng Ying then bought an online army to hype herself up, significantly whitewashing her reputation and turning into a contrast to Luo Ning.
Her persona of being strong and independent was firmly established.
This gave Leng Ying even more confidence that, even without a live reality show, she could still overshadow Luo Ning.
When the interstellar supremacy competition begins, she would show the entire universe that she, Leng Ying, should be the protagonist of this world, relegating Luo Ning, the Imperial Rose, to the past.
Luo Ning was originally at the Military Academy, but she got so annoyed with people constantly trying to persuade her to give up her spot that she moved back to the Luo Family home.
Ignoring the online criticism, she continued her research in mecha engineering.
Bo Xiao was furious to see her friend become a contrasting figure to Leng Ying.
