August 8, 2022, 8:00 PM.
The opening ceremony of the quadrennial Global Games was about to begin at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Huaxia. This ceremony would be broadcast live to over a hundred countries around the world. As a rare and grand event held in this ancient and powerful Eastern nation, it had garnered attention far beyond any previous games.
After finishing dinner, many people settled in front of their computers or televisions, counting down the time with great anticipation. They were even more enthusiastic than they usually were for the Spring Festival Gala. Public squares in every city were much quieter than usual that night, leaving many late-shift workers feeling somewhat unsettled.
Chapter 31