Gloomy CEO X Holographic Male God (13): How dare you mess with the people protected by the country!

The man in the suit replied, “Yes,” saw the chairman rubbing his temples, and realizing he was not going to acknowledge him any further, he tiptoed out of the office, bowing and scraping.

Ignoring the sympathetic gazes of his colleagues outside, the man in the suit entered an unused conference room and began calling the “spies” planted within the company.

Anyway, from an outsider’s perspective, this public opinion storm was targeting Si Qi, not Shifeng.

They flooded the Dragon King Temple and accidentally provoked someone they shouldn’t have, so they can only be said to be out of luck.

But no matter how much the authorities took care of Si Qi, they wouldn’t extend that care to the company Si Qi was part of.

As long as they didn’t disturb Si Qi, the Chu Group would do whatever they needed to do, just like before.

When the call reached the streamer named Mor, suddenly, a familiar voice interjected, causing the suited man to instinctively frown.

——It was that jinx, Zhou Qi.

Zhou Qi truly lived up to the title of “Son of the World.” Although he had been unlucky ever since Si Qi arrived, his intelligence had not diminished as a result.

He knew that after these two consecutive “frame-ups,” and with the official stepping in to speak for Si Qi, it wouldn’t be long before he would be blacklisted by the industry for various reasons, and he would never be able to rise again.

At this time, he must think ahead and plan an escape route for himself. The only cards he had to play right now, apart from his livestreaming room, were the Chu family, with whom he had been in close contact recently.

It was estimated that the Chu family was currently very upset because Zhou Qi provided “false information.” If Zhou Qi didn’t quickly clarify this “misunderstanding,” not only would he be blacklisted by the industry, but even if he changed careers, he would be secretly dealt with harshly by the Chu family.

So, before the Chu family struck him down, he must resolve this matter; otherwise, what awaited him would be a hellish life.

Sure enough, seeing his number being blocked by the man in the suit, Zhou Qi stood next to the fellow “spy,” Mor, and waited for the call from the man in the suit, seizing the precious opportunity to explain himself.

On the phone, Zhou Qi spoke with utmost sincerity, almost as if he were pouring out his heart, stating the undeniable fact that he could never collude with Si Qi: “When I was in high school, the entire grade of boys and I bullied Si Qi, even cornering him in the bathroom with my roommates and beating him up several times, and we filmed quite a few videos. We are enemies, sworn foes! How could Si Qi ever forgive me, let alone conspire with me to frame the Chu family? That’s absolutely impossible!”

The man in the suit frowned as he listened on the phone, “Bullying? So you keep targeting Si Qi, not for any other reason, but purely because you’re sick?”

Zhou Qi was at a loss for words: “………………”

The man in the suit thought carefully about the logic behind it and realized that someone who bullied Si Qi in school might very well continue to slander Si Qi in the workplace as an adult. The more he thought about it, the more speechless he became. Unable to hold back, he said to Zhou Qi, “Do you know how to write ‘overestimating oneself’?”

Why do you have to provoke people for no reason? Even if you provoke them, it would be fine, but you let them turn the tables on you every time, making you lose face. Isn’t that stupid?

Zhou Qi’s face turned ashen as he held the phone and said, “Past matters are in the past. Let’s talk about something more realistic. You know I lost my job because of Si Qi, and it won’t be long before I have to leave Shifeng. Taking this last opportunity, I hope to gather useful information in Shifeng. I just hope you can overlook the previous misunderstandings and consider my explanations and my achievements…”

The man in the suit impatiently interrupted, “I know what you want. Get the job done first, and don’t bring up these irrelevant matters.”

Zhou Qi could only force a smile, “Yes, yes, you’re right… But about that blacklist, could you see if you can lift it? Otherwise, even if I get the information, I won’t be able to contact you, right?”

The man in the suit sneered coldly, and that attitude made Zhou Qi extremely furious. But there was nothing he could do; if he didn’t serve the man well at this moment, who knew if he would end up being crushed by him later? He could only endure the frustration in his heart, say all the nice words he could, and let the man in the suit leave with a nonchalant “I’ll give you one last chance,” before the man in the suit coldly hung up the phone.

Zhou Qi looked at the phone making beeping sounds, his face dark as he handed it back to Mor, who was standing nearby. Mor glanced at him and said, “If you ask me, both Shifeng and Si Qi are complete trash!”

No matter how much the outside world praised Si Qi, Mor just couldn’t stand him. When others said Si Qi had charm, he said Si Qi was just being pretentious and fake. When others said Si Qi had a high education, he said that even a PhD would just be working for him at his company. When people said Si Qi was kind-hearted and charitable, he said Si Qi was just putting on a show to create a good image, and that his donations were just to attract goodwill, as if everyone else didn’t have a few hundred million.

In short, as long as he disliked Si Qi, even if the whole world praised Si Qi, he thought the whole world was blind and stupid, and only he was right. He also thought that Shifeng, who spoke for Si Qi, was not a good either; otherwise, why would they elevate Si Qi so high?

Among the dozens of streamers around him, he only found Zhou Qi pleasing to the eye, as he was his like-minded teammate! Unfortunately, Zhou Qi was unlucky and couldn’t completely get rid of Si Qi, otherwise, there would be no place for Si Qi to show off.

Mor said to Zhou Qi, “You want to deal with Shifeng? How?”

Zhou Qi glanced at the carefree young master in front of him, knowing that this guy, apart from having some money at home and being easily fooled, was useless in every other way. There was no way he could trust him with such confidential matters. He smiled and said, “Still thinking.”

“Oh,” he replied, casually, “If you come up with any ideas, let me know. I’ve been finding Shifeng annoying for a long time too.”

Zhou Qi readily agreed, “Of course, no problem.”

After finishing speaking, he waved goodbye to Mor with a smile, contemplating what actions to take next.

Meanwhile, Si Qi was leading Chu Feng and a group of people to tour their game.

A tall and capable man, under the officer’s signal, entered the training ground for a test. As soon as he picked up the gun, his expression showed some signs of abnormality. After shooting at a distant target, the familiar recoil and ballistic feedback left him in awe.

He excitedly said to the commander and Chu Feng, “It’s exactly the same as reality!”

The commander’s expression slightly changed, and his gaze towards Chu Feng became much more serious.

The commander said, “If it’s the same as reality, how much convenience will this technology bring us!”

The large amount of ammunition consumed by soldiers during training will no longer require a significant financial investment. Whether it’s a primitive forest, indoor simulated battles, or high-altitude flying, all it takes is a few adjustments on the keyboard! Not to mention that these simulated trainings would directly minimize the danger, allowing even the most hazardous troops to receive extensive training without repeatedly risking their lives…

After putting down their weapons, the soldiers who tested the guns went to the training ground to undergo reaction and other ability tests. The officer watched the bizarre yet incredibly realistic test props, his eyes shining with excitement.

Seeing this, Si Qi smiled and said to the officer, “Actually, this is just the most basic function of holographic technology.”

The officer looked at Si Qi with eyes full of respect. He knew about Si Qi’s professional academic abilities and humbly asked, “I would like to hear more about it.”

Beside him, Chu Feng showed a proud expression, boasting for Si Qi: “Originally, after mastering holographic technology, I only conceived the most realistic physical engine. It was Si Qi’s brilliant ideas that completely developed this technology.”

The officer became even more curious and couldn’t wait to say, “Mr. Si? Don’t keep me in suspense, tell me about it.”

“It’s not as exaggerated as Chu Feng said…” Si Qi smiled and asked the officer, “Do you know the difference between holographic technology and screen display?”

The officer thought for a moment and said, “One is immersive and three-dimensional, the other is flat?”

“Not entirely correct. The main difference between them is actually the ‘amount of information.’ ” Si Qi said, “Traditional screens can at most provide users with visual and auditory feedback, while holograms, like reality, can do everything that can be done in reality, including things that can’t even be done in reality, such as displaying images, sounds, temperature, smell, and more.”

The officer keenly sensed something, and a hint of shock appeared on his face.

Si Qi nodded and said, “Exactly, ‘reality.’ In other words, everything you can do in the real world can be done here.”

The shock on the commander’s face grew deeper, while the soldiers beside him remained utterly bewildered, not understanding the deeper meaning behind the words.

Fortunately, Si Qi’s next words completely resolved their doubts, allowing them to personally witness the incredibly shocking future scenario—

Si Qi said, “From now on, when doctors perform high-difficulty surgeries, they can first scan the patient’s body data into the holographic simulation chamber, conduct simulated surgeries in the holographic chamber, and become proficient in real-life operations. When scientists want to conduct cutting-edge research, they no longer need to repeatedly consume hundreds or even millions of resources. By writing the material data into the simulated scenario, they can conduct experiments repeatedly without worrying about insufficient funds. The navy and air force require a large amount of funding and technical personnel support for a single training session, but here, even conducting several high-altitude parachute jumps in a day is not a problem… As long as it is a profession that exists in the real world, whether it is a teacher, chef, or art student, they can conduct repeated training here at the lowest cost. You can imagine how much impact this can have; holographic technology is a great invention that can change the entire world!”

The soldiers standing nearby listened with excitement, their faces turning red. The commander couldn’t stop nodding, a look of joy on his face, and his gaze towards Si Qi and Chu Feng was filled with satisfaction and respect.

However, this was not the end. Si Qi continued, “After discussing personnel training and careers, let’s talk about other matters. As you know, our country has diverse terrains and is often affected by disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and typhoons. The holographic technology developed by Chu Feng has extremely advanced simulation capabilities. By simply inputting data into the database, the computer can directly simulate and display which areas will be the first to encounter danger and which areas will need rescue first after a disaster… This technology not only allows for the most efficient rescue after an incident but also enables preemptive measures before a disaster occurs, identifying and addressing gaps. Even if a disaster strikes, there is no need to worry.”

Seeing the people across from him almost overjoyed to the point of fainting, Si Qi smiled knowingly and continued, “What I’ve mentioned so far is more of the official content. Now, let’s talk about something more human-centered… You know, the technology developed by Chu Feng relies on the transmission of information through brainwaves, right?”

The officer thought for a moment and nodded, “My body is currently lying motionless in the holographic chamber. Even if I open my eyes, I can only see darkness, so the images I see in front of me are all transmitted through the chips attached to my temples.”

Si Qi smiled and said, “So… have you ever thought that anyone with brainwave activity can use this technology?”

As soon as these words were spoken, many people present were slightly taken aback, and after a moment, many of them instinctively took a deep breath!

The officer, recalling many of his unfortunate comrades, nearly teared up and said with a trembling voice, “So… those who have suffered physical injuries…”

Si Qi nodded, “Yes, not only the disabled, but also those patients in hospitals with severe illnesses, vegetative patients who have been in a coma for decades, and the deaf, mute, and blind people born with these conditions… they can all be reborn in this world!”

The commander, unable to contain his emotions, choked up and rubbed his eyes, then walked over to shake Si Qi’s hand, silently shaking it up and down to express his gratitude.

He then gave a warm smile to Chu Feng, who couldn’t be touched, showing an incredibly friendly demeanor.

Just as Si Qi had said earlier, holographic technology was changing the world. It was enough to put the entire world’s civilization on a fast track to rapid development!

Si Qi glanced at Chu Feng, who understood and said to the officer, “We are aware of the power of this technology and voluntarily hand it over to the state for operation.”

The officer, upon hearing this, was not surprised at all. When Chu Feng took the initiative to contact him, he had a vague premonition. At that time, he, like the past Chu Feng, was solely focused on using this 100% realistic physics engine to conduct various training exercises for the troops here. He never expected that Si Qi’s subsequent words would completely change his mind. He never dreamed that this sudden and generous gift would be so valuable.

He looked at the two young people in front of him with deep emotion, thinking to himself that with this technology, Shifeng could easily rise to become the most unshakeable financial empire in the world. Yet, knowing this, he was not at all greedy and without any hesitation handed the technology over to the country. This kind of sincere heart was truly rare.

He said to Chu Feng solemnly, “Rest assured, this technology, what belongs to you, will have your name on it. However, due to its nature, its custody and maintenance must be handled by us. You should understand the reason for this.”

Chu Feng nodded, “I understand.”

Such a crucial national asset, if accidentally leaked to foreigners, would be a loss for the entire Huaguo!

The governor’s gaze towards Chu Feng and Si Qi grew more and more satisfied, more and more pleased. He said to Chu Feng, “From now on, this technology will only be held by you, Shifeng, and our government. You can use it for whatever you want, as long as it doesn’t involve sensitive issues. Feel free to go ahead. Specific matters will be discussed with you by dedicated personnel later. If you have any requests, don’t hesitate to boldly put them forward. The country is always generous to meritorious individuals like you.”

Chu Feng said, “Actually, Si Qi has also put in a lot of effort. Without him, we wouldn’t have been able to develop the technology like this.”

The director chuckled, “Of course. Mr. Si’s network engineering skills have been praised endlessly by Academician Li. In the future, if the country wants to popularize holographic technology, it will still rely on his efforts…”

He noticed that whenever there was an opportunity, Chu Feng would push Si Qi forward to receive praise. He also remembered that Si Qi had just implied that all of this technology was created by Chu Feng, and he found these two people quite interesting.

Happily following behind Si Qi and Chu Feng, he strolled around the sights of Cyber City, marveling at the floating cars that seemed like they could become reality, the exquisite delicacies and fine wines that tasted as real as if they were from another world, and the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes that made one’s heart race with longing…

The more he saw, the stronger the shock in his heart became.

Noticing Si Qi’s keen sense for development, the officer unconsciously began discussing serious official matters with Si Qi, seeking his advice on the next steps.

“Do you think, besides what we’ve just discussed, what else would be most beneficial for the country and the people?”

Si Qi thought for a moment and replied, “Education?”

The chief’s eyes lit up.

Seeing the other person’s interest, Si Qi elaborated, “Although distance education has become quite common, it still has its shortcomings. For example, there is an inequality in teacher resources, and many things become inconvenient when both parties are limited by a screen… However, if all teachers and students were to conduct classes in a holographic chamber, even students in remote areas could enjoy top-notch bilingual education. Schools with subpar hardware could also allow students to use various equipment for experiments.”

Si Qi thought he had already said enough, but the officer across from him still had a gleaming, eager look in his eyes. Si Qi believed that if the other person had paper and pen in hand, he might have already started taking notes. He could only laugh and say, “And then there’s the transportation aspect. Holographic technology makes distance no longer a barrier. All the things limited by transportation, like business negotiations, art exhibitions, concerts, and travel, will become incredibly simple. People can enjoy a vacation-like life at home without getting stuck in tourist spots or highways during holidays.”

“And then there are functions based on the five senses, like trying out products in online stores, immersive movie watching, and even deaf-mute people being able to become singers…”

After the commander and others entered the holographic chamber, Si Qi explained to the commander for as long as they had been inside. By the time it was four in the afternoon, the group, who hadn’t even had lunch, reluctantly left the holographic chamber. The commander directly told the people beside him, “You all stay here to ensure Mr. Si and Mr. Chu’s safety. Someone will come to relieve you in a few hours.”

As for him, he needed to hurry back to the department to convene a meeting and submit this matter to the higher-ups.

This was a matter that could affect the entire country.

The soldiers stood at attention, solemn and serious. After hearing so much from Si Qi in the holographic chamber, they understood the gravity of the situation better than anyone else. No amount of caution would be too much.

Si Qi said, “Aren’t you going to stay and eat something?”

The elderly man, still vigorous despite being over fifty, smiled and said, “Not hungry at all, not one bit. My heart is full, more comfortable than ever!”

Si Qi smiled and said, “That won’t do, it’s better to take some food and have a bite on the way.”

The officer was in a good mood and praised Si Qi with a smile, saying, “You’re so considerate.” Accompanied by the driver and bodyguards, he left the landing hall, and the aide quickly delivered food and water to his hands.

Meanwhile, Si Qi and Chu Feng arrived at the restaurant. After so many days of training in the holographic world, Chu Feng had barely adapted to the feeling of stepping out of the room and into the outside world.

At this time, the employees had long finished their lunch and were basically all at their workstations. The large restaurant was empty except for Si Qi and him, along with the soldiers behind them who were ensuring their safety.

Si Qi patted his pocket and realized that his ID card was missing. He thought it might have been left behind when he came out of the holographic pod. He borrowed a card from Chu Feng and went to the vending machine to select two meals. When he asked the soldiers what they wanted to eat, they all shook their heads, indicating that they were working and not eating. Si Qi had no choice but to comply and not insist further.

Before long, the chefs in the restaurant had prepared the food and placed it on the table.

Si Qi and Chu Feng carried their trays to the table and sat down.

As expected of one of the top game companies in this world, Shifeng offered excellent employee benefits. The food was delicious, and both of them enjoyed their meal very much.

Xiu Xiu suddenly said: [Master, your card has been taken by the Child of the World! Wow, this guy came prepared, he directly copied your card’s data! What’s he planning to do with your identity?]

Si Qi, who was slightly pausing his spoon while eating dessert, said calmly: [Keep a close watch on what he does.]

Xiu Xiu: [Understood!]

After having a meal at the restaurant, Si Qi and Chu Feng returned to the top floor to rest. Several soldiers stood at the door with their backs straight, looking very dedicated.

By six o’clock in the evening, Si Qi went downstairs to prepare for the live broadcast. The people standing at the door had already been replaced by a new group. One of them saluted Si Qi and followed him downstairs.

Another person, holding a document, was explaining their security arrangements for the building to Chu Feng through the screen. Opportunities to speak face-to-face with Chu Feng during the day were rare, and the officials were willing to understand Chu Feng’s situation and do their best to cooperate with him.

Si Qi played games in the live stream for several hours, broadcasting until midnight. He smiled and bid farewell to the lively audience in the chat room. In the astonished gaze of the accompanying soldiers, he grandly took the elevator back to the top floor, and before closing the door, he generously left a “See you tomorrow.”

Outside the door, the two soldiers exchanged glances.

“Isn’t Mr. Chu unable to tolerate close contact with others and has been living alone for years? How did Mr. Si get in?” Moreover, judging by his tone, it sounded like he was going to stay the night.

Another soldier spoke hesitantly, “The report does say that… but…”

“But what?”

The soldier said, “But on the very first day Mr. Si entered the holographic game, Mr. Chu, who usually doesn’t interact with others, took the initiative to find Mr. Si, and they became teammates. Later, within a week of knowing each other, Mr. Si often stayed overnight at Mr. Chu’s place… cough, you know what I mean.”

He raised an eyebrow at his comrade across the table, hinting suggestively, but instead received a straight man’s sudden realization: “I understand now, you were discussing game stuff! Working during the day and not resting at night, they really are working hard!”

Soldier: “…………”

He looked at the clueless guy across from him, almost directly pointing out: “Didn’t you hear Mr. Chu say during the day that he developed the cooking system and refined the taste functions because he wanted to cook for Mr. Si? All those various life details were specially prepared for Mr. Si…”

The straight male teammate shook his head and retorted straightforwardly, “How could this be prepared for Mr. Si? Clearly, Mr. Si came up with these details, and then Mr. Chu researched them under Mr. Si’s guidance…”

The soldier rolled his eyes and said, exasperated, “Since when did the president need to personally test the development functions? Didn’t you see Mr. Chu’s face turn pale when he touched the unsterilized dishes? He looked like he was about to suffocate. Do you think he’s the kind of person who would cook? He clearly went into the kitchen willingly for Mr. Si. You, you can’t even see this little thing, how are you supposed to protect the mission target?”

That teammate was taken aback, stood there for a long while, and then slowly said, “You mean… Mr. Si and Mr. Chu… are a couple?”

He lifted his thumbs and touched the pads of his fingers together.

Soldier: “What else could it be? Didn’t you see how clingy they were during the day? Whenever there was a chance, they would push each other forward and say it was the other’s credit. If they were just partners, how could they do that?”

The teammate felt a bit embarrassed and said, “I really didn’t notice… Now that you mention it, it really is as you said… But they’re all men, right?”

The soldier raised an eyebrow, “So what if they’re men? With Mr. Si’s conditions, if it were you, would you care about his gender?”

Look at his looks, his demeanor, his knowledge, and the top-tier popularity adored by countless online fans.

With such conditions, who would be afraid of not being able to pursue anyone?

The teammate struggled for a while, then sighed and said, “This is too scary. I’ve never realized until now that I might not be that straight.”

The soldier couldn’t help but burst into laughter, patting him on the shoulder, “You’re worried about this? If you’re willing to bend for Mr. Si, Mr. Si might not even be interested in you! At least you need to be at Mr. Chu’s level!”

The teammate gave an awkward smile and nodded, “That’s true.”

While they were chatting, a sudden flash of red light appeared above them, and the piercing, loud alarm filled their minds in an instant, making their heads feel like they were about to explode.

The two of them tensed up, their eyes sharp and alert, and they picked up the communicator on their chests, shouting, “What’s going on!”

After a moment, a low, serious voice came from the other end.

“Captured a young male who broke into the information room intending to steal data, currently investigating his identity.”

After saying this, he sent the temporarily taken photo of the thief to the phones of the two people at the door. On the lit-up screen, Zhou Qi’s panicked and terrified expression was clearly visible.

Xiu Xiu excitedly clenched her small fists: [Hahaha, trying to steal something under Xiu Xiu’s supervision? Dream on!!]

Si Qi rubbed his forehead and said helplessly: [Can you turn off the alarm? This sound is hurting my ears.]

As soon as he finished speaking, before he could even react, Chu Feng burst out of the bathroom barefoot, not even having time to put on his slippers. He rushed over and pulled the “dazed and completely unresponsive” Si Qi up from the sofa, anxiously saying, “I don’t know where the fire alarm was triggered, you need to run!”

Si Qi was taken aback, “Run?”

Chu Feng’s face looked as if he might suffocate from the tension, “If the building is on fire, we can’t take the elevator. If I encounter smoke on the way…”

He didn’t finish his sentence, but Si Qi clearly understood his meaning.

Chu Feng usually couldn’t stand even a speck of dust on the windowsill, let alone the billowing black smoke from the fire scene coming right at him. He was afraid he might faint from it.

And this was the top floor of several dozen stories.

He knew he couldn’t escape on his own and didn’t want to drag Si Qi down with him.

Si Qi’s expression wasn’t good.

Facing Chu Feng’s anxious and incessantly urging gaze, Si Qi leaned in and kissed his lover’s lips, saying to him, “I won’t leave you.”

Chu Feng was both touched and impatient, wanting to persuade him but not knowing how. Taking a deep breath, he prepared to risk everything for Si Qi, planning to take Si Qi out of this only clean safe zone and charge into the fire scene that could drive him insane.

No matter what, he wouldn’t leave Si Qi behind here.

Soon, there was a ding-dong sound of knocking at the door, and the soldiers’ voices came through the doorbell: “Mr. Si, Mr. Chu, are you okay?”

Chu Feng’s eyes lit up, and he quickly said, “I’m fine! You all hurry and take Si Qi away from here!”

The soldier on the other side spoke in a gentle tone to reassure, “Mr. Chu, don’t worry, there was no fire. A thief had disabled the surveillance system and sneaked into the information room. Just so happened that a machine overloaded and started smoking, triggering the fire alarm, which led us to the thief’s whereabouts… We have already apprehended the intruder.”

Chu Feng was taken aback and asked, “No fire?”

“No,” the soldier explained, “Rest assured, since the thief dared to steal state secrets, this matter will be handled seriously, and your company will not suffer any losses.”

“…………” Chu Feng stared blankly at Si Qi, seeing Si Qi looking at him with a half-smile, as if he was about to settle the score with him. He felt a bit at a loss.

He chuckled awkwardly, “Let me explain.”

Si Qi pinched his ear and pulled it upwards. Amidst Chu Feng’s pained yet reluctant gasps, Si Qi said, “How do you plan to explain? Hmm? Tonight, I will have to teach you a good lesson.”

Chu Feng knew what Si Qi’s usual “punishment method” was, his ears slightly red, eyes filled with anticipation: “Okay…”

Si Qi twisted his ear: “You seem quite happy?”

“No, no… I know I was wrong…” The young man, who usually had a cold and gloomy expression, looked particularly lively at this moment, his ears red as he quietly said to Si Qi, “I was so happy that you were willing to stay and keep me company just now.”

Si Qi snorted, not daring to admit that he was actually quite happy, and pretended to be angry, saying, “You have to fix this cleanliness habit of yours sooner or later, got it? If I ever get into danger in the future, you have to be the first one to rush out and save me.”

“Change, change, change, I will definitely change,” Chu Feng earnestly promised, “I will never give up on myself in the future and let you escape alone.”

I want to protect you for a lifetime.

If the illness hindered his determination, then he would do whatever it took to cure it.

Only then did Si Qi smile, gently hugged Chu Feng, and said to him with a beaming smile, “Let’s go, we’ll head back to the room.”

Chu Feng’s heart was filled with joy as he picked up Si Qi and briskly walked towards the bedroom.

A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold.