So There's Only One Choice Now, and That Is... / Congratulations to Rhodes Island on Expanding Its Infrastructure

One is Master Huang, who writes books; the other is Master Huang, who frequently gives speeches.

Master Huang frequently gives speeches, is the Utopia's Lord —this is his public identity—and thus quickly won over the little horse's heart. Furthermore, Master Huang's speeches are publicly available.

The author, Master Huang, keeps his identity a secret, but who's to say it's impossible to have two idols?

During her university years, Zofia had a sudden inspiration to combine her speech manuscript and book together, and then accidentally discovered some commonalities between them.

For example, there are subtle differences in speech grammar, writing style, and even signature style, which are extremely difficult to detect in certain places.

After comparing them, a strange thought arose in her mind: could these two people be the same person?

After a long period of testing, she became completely convinced of her own thoughts, and thus became even more engrossed in them.

Although I don't know why the great lord did this, there must be a special purpose behind it!

Chapter 656 So now there's only one choice, and that is...

"Mr. Huang, does the world you describe in your book really exist?"

Zofia's eyes seemed to sparkle.

Huang Cao nodded. "It already exists now. Utopia is such a world. I originally thought it would be difficult to achieve, but it proves that you should never underestimate people's determination to pursue kindness and justice."

He used to think that he would need to put in a lot of effort to build that world, and in fact he did put in a lot of effort.

But now it's been completed as I wished. Perhaps the people in this world are more serious, or perhaps I am truly a wise king?

The fact that utopia stands on the earth is the best rebuttal to the impossible.

Zofia lowered her head. "My lord, I also want to study in Utopia. I know I may not have the talent, but I still want to try. It's my dream, and I hope to contribute to the betterment of this world, just like the protagonist in the book."

Huang Cao found Zofia's exam record in the system; she had failed.

"But you didn't pass, and I can't give you special treatment on that."

"I have almost no time to study. My life is almost completely filled with competitions and dance performances every day. I can only find a little comfort in your books and speeches."

"This is also part of the problem. Thoughts cannot be separated from life, but to pursue ideals, one must give up something. Making choices is also a form of growth."

Huang Cao stroked the little pony's ear. "I'm old enough to be your great-grandfather. Consider what I'm about to say as advice from an elder: when you truly believe that this is a dream you should pursue, you shouldn't let life bind you."

"But one must be clear that one should never rely on a gambling mentality to achieve one's dreams, otherwise one will only end up with nothing and have tainted one's soul."

Do you really need this dream? Are you really willing to give up the stage and your comfortable life?

Whether it was Master Huang or the officials of Utopia, they toiled for the country day and night, braving wind and rain.

Countless people sing their praises, yet countless others never see them.

Compared to being an official in Utopia, the life of an idol seems more glamorous, and they receive just as much praise.

Huang Cao's words were very straightforward: if you really want to keep up with my ideals, you should at least be as wholehearted as Margaret, because you don't lack bread and milk right now.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zofia tore off the badge representing the Utopia Entertainment Group from her chest, then knelt on one knee, like a knight in ancient times being knighted.

"My lord, please allow me to follow you."

The girl's determination surprised Master Huang, so he said again:

"You must understand that I am still a monarch, not the perfect person depicted in novels. I sometimes indulge in pleasure, and my wealth is inexhaustible. Would you still be willing to follow me?"

"You have done so much for this world, and I believe that you, in your wisdom, will surely handle everything well, because you have always done so. That is why Utopia is so powerful, and the strength of this country is the best proof that you have always acted with a clear conscience."

All lies, before a vast and wealthy empire, are like leaves without branches in a storm, scattered by a single blow.

No one has ever doubted what Master Huang has done since he founded Utopia, nor has anyone opposed any war.

Whether it is justice or evil, whether it is rescue or invasion.

The people of Utopia have always believed that their lord would never let them suffer.

When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven.

Huang Cao never claimed to be omniscient and omnipotent in Utopia, but it was precisely this authenticity that made all the people hold him in extremely fanatical faith.

Because he was never a vague and ethereal god, but a real person who truly existed in this world, a true king.

This is also why Zofia wants to follow.

"In that case, I'm willing to give you a chance, but I won't give you any special treatment. I can send you to Utopia to study and help you find a study partner. The two of you will take the exams together until you pass and get into the school Margaret is applying to."

"Thank you, Lord, for giving me this opportunity."

"There's no need for thanks. I believe that as long as you calm down, this exam is not a difficult problem. You just lack the determination."

He helped Zofia up from her kneeling position, and the two continued talking for a while, finishing all the food on the table before finally saying goodbye under the moonlight.

Watching the girl walk away, Huang Cao felt extremely pleased.

I'm so happy today, so this trip to Kazimierz wasn't in vain.

"Have someone contact Wsheldale and tell her that a new roommate will be arriving soon."

That's right, the roommate that Master Huang chose for Zofia was Wsheldale. This young girl is not old, but her goal is very clear: she also wants to become part of the utopian administrative system.

Although the giant cockroach's mouth smelled a bit bad, Utopia is a place that values ability.

As long as you don't swear at people indiscriminately, just do your job well.

Now almost an adult, Wsheldale has grown a lot since his mischievous childhood and is preparing for his exams a year from now.

At the same time, Wsheldale is also one of the future leaders of Kazdel favored by the Huang Cao.

Why "one of them"? Because there's another girl named Liz who's also preparing for the exam.

Meanwhile, Shining is the girl's guardian. The girl's legs are intact; she just doesn't like sports.

After all, decades is enough time to change many things. Before joining Utopia, Kazdel had already developed under Master Huang's billions in subsidies.

Most of the characters in the story had a happy childhood, whether it Niff or anyone else.

Perhaps this is the meaning of change.

This is one of the reasons why Master Huang has been working so hard all this time, and it's not just for the women in his family.

Of course, except for Ursus.

As mentioned before, only by leaving a trace of the original stench while making changes can one truly appreciate how great Master Huang was.

Comparison is what makes things painful, isn't it?

"The Rhodes Island is now fully repaired. It's time for it to roam this land as a utopian diplomatic mission. I'm going to expand it significantly. I refuse to believe that such a large island can't even accommodate a dozen or so dormitories!"

"Also, pick up Little Te and the others, and make sure the teleportation portal is properly set up..."

Huang Cao aims to make up for all its past shortcomings; it's just a matter of size and power system, right?

Behold my Abundance and the Hunt prowess! This is nothing!

Chapter 657 Congratulations to Rhodes Island on expanding its infrastructure

"My friend, I'm really growing to like you more and more! Dozens of large dormitories— Rhodes Island's infrastructure expansion is a success!"

Holding one of Rhodes Island's highest-level access cards, the Miss Doctor looked around as if she hadn't built the mobile machine herself.

Presis was somewhat speechless. "True machinery should be small and sophisticated. If we could transform so many living facilities into more industrial-style rooms, they might be more useful. But having more rooms isn't a problem; at least your other fleets have caught up."

She's not a spoilsport; liking these things is like a guy buying model toys.

She's tens of thousands of years old; it's time to mature a bit. She's prepared to try respecting other people's preferences and be less controlling.

"By the way, why don't I have access to your room?"

The Miss Doctor checked her permissions in the communication area and found that there were two rooms she had no access to.

Huang Cao rolled her eyes. "One of the rooms is my office, and no one except my assistant has access to it. The other room is theirs..."

Oh, so it's a party room. Now I understand.

The Miss Doctor gave her a knowing look. The women in Master Huang's household were no pushovers; they needed to be well-fed every day, so two rooms had to be reserved.

One can work and another can live; at the same time, the workplace can become a place of living, but that depends on whether the person involved is willing.

Then, the Miss Doctor and the Cyber Ghost arrived at Huang Cao's office.

The office occupies a much smaller area than the main control room; it is a small but exquisite type.

However, one dark-colored desk stands out, especially because of the large space underneath it.

Huang Cao and Miss Doctor exchanged a glance, both giving each other knowing looks.

The latter crawled inside and found that it was large enough for two people.

Of course, if it were a size like Anma's, it could probably only accommodate one at most.

"You really know how to enjoy life. Are you going to be living on Rhodes Island from now on?"

"I plan to gather those people and also see the scenery of this land. After all, this world is quite different from the original world, and there aren't many people on the Rhodes Island."

The Miss Doctor stroked her chin, genuinely feeling it was a regret.

Aside from the Elite Operator, there are practically no familiar faces left on Rhodes Island.

Bringing up the women from Master Huang's household might provide a more familiar perspective.

Huang Cao revealed his true thoughts. "Utopia is prosperous enough. I also want to travel around Rhodes Island, causing trouble wherever I go. It's part of expanding our territory. If that doesn't work, I'll just bring out the fleet from home. Anyway, we have teleportation portals."

You're pretending to be weak to fool others, huh? I want to play that game too!

The Doctor said, "I also want to experience what it's like to be a superior person."

Huang Cao: "In short, we'll use this ship under the banner of utopia, go to a place and get deeply involved in local affairs, and give those nobles a good thrashing."

"At the same time, they can't fight back. If they dare to attack, they'll be making an enemy of Utopia. We'll just use High-speed Battleship to crush them."

Doctor: "What if we can't get across the border?"

Huang Cao: "If they dare to prevent the Rhodes Island from entering, then the only ones who can get in are the Utopia fleet. I'm not someone who's easy to talk to."

Doctor: "So, Ah Cao, could you give me some military power? My physical abilities may be weak, but I'm not stupid. I'd like to experience that kind of thrill too."

Huang Cao: "Alright, I'll give you the authority to freely mobilize one hundred Abundance Warrior. It's not much, just a small squad. However, each Abundance Warrior may come from a different place, but these differences are irrelevant because they are already the elite of the elite. Obeying my orders is their duty."

"Great! Now I can finally walk around like a madman. If I can't beat someone, I can just call for backup."

Huang Cao rolled her eyes. "Don't cause trouble. If I see you using your power to bully others, believe me, I'll have you locked up."

The Miss Doctor scratched her head. "Don't worry, I'm not that bad. It's just that having only brains but no power is really difficult."

Because Miss Doctor lost her bet in the Pre-Civilization, she hasn't started making any plans yet.

Therefore, without Master Huang, she would have had to endure all the hardships in the story.

Then the Cyber Ghost and the Doctor each chose a room, but in the end, at the Miss Doctor's insistence...

The two ended up living together because the room was really big.

In the original storyline, Rhodes Island was divided into single and multi-person dormitories. The multi-person dormitories were more like activity rooms, since furniture like banquet halls couldn't really be used as dormitories.

There's not much to say about the single dorm rooms; just like in the story, there are over a hundred of them.

Miss Doctor's Presis lives in the five-person dormitory set in the game, so it is very spacious, and living alone would be a bit lonely.

"Pick one, which design style do you want?"

Huang Cao and the other two looked at the dazzling array of furniture in Rhodes Island's control room. Since the former almost copied the art style of the game to design the furniture, the other two chose the Siergrag style for the decoration.

The reason is simple: banquet halls are really not suitable for living in; it's better to turn on the air conditioner and crawl into bed.

Even the Cyber Ghost agrees with this.

The interior design for Huang Cao and her women was done separately, basically replicating the original castle's style.

Stepping inside feels like coming home; during working hours you're on Rhodes Island, and during your time off you return to the castle.

It's decided, unless something unexpected happens.

From now on, I'll work hard a maximum of three days a week, and rest the other four days.

I've worked so hard for so long just so I can be comfortable now, not to be born into this world to be a beast of burden!

After familiarizing themselves with the environment, the entire renovation of Rhodes Island was completed the next day.