Vina Became Chen Qi's Student? / Sarkaz Black Humor in "Yes, Prime Minister"

However, the title on the script was written in Columbia, just a few short words, Kristen couldn't help but softly read aloud:

"... To The To the Moon?"

To be precise, it's called " To the To the Moon," but the concept of the "moon" is something that only Chen Qi knows about in the entire Terra. Therefore, what Kristen meant was simply "the moon."

However, Kristen still understood the meaning of the script's title—Going to the Moon? Wasn't that what interested her most, something about the stars? Did Chen Qi really know the secrets of the cosmos?

"This isn't exactly a story about exploring the stars, Miss Kristen, but rest assured, if we're talking about your standards, I think this film would be more suitable for you to find Saria —provided, of course, that you play one of the roles."

As Chen Qi finished speaking, he noticed a slight disappointment in Kristen's eyes and immediately smiled, "We'll also release some information in Columbia. If Ms. Saria sees it, I'm sure she'll care."

Who knows, maybe if Saria saw that Kristen was starring in it, she might come knocking on his door? Of course, Chen Qi could only think about it, but he was quite optimistic about " To the To the Moon" and wasn't worried that Saria wouldn't see it.

As for the scenes and rockets inside... Chen Qi can only rely on Xi Lai's drawing skills. He doesn't want to actually go to the starry sky. The YJ setting there hasn't been explained yet, and who knows what kind of monsters or demons might pop up. Chen Qi doesn't dare to venture out...

Chapter 130: Vina became Chen Qi's student?

After Chen Qi gave the title " To the To the Moon" to Kristen became much more well-behaved the next day, not mentioning anything about going to Columbia again, and simply waiting for Chen Qi and the others to finish filming "Yes, Prime Minister" and to perfect the script for " To the To the Moon".

Furthermore, Kristen, this unmarried and strong woman, wisely distanced herself from Chen Qi, a married man. This slightly changed Talulah's feelings towards Kristen, who had previously been filled with disgust... but only slightly.

In Talulah's own words, Kristen was "immersed in her own world, taking the strength of those close to her as the pinnacle; her vision was as narrow as her initial pride; she had never seen true power!"

The fact that Kristen could anger Talulah to this extent shows how bad her initial impression of Talulah was. But Chen Qi could only say that... after all, not everyone can be surrounded by beings whose strength is comparable to a "Catastrophe" at any time.

Unfortunately, Chen Qi had them all around him, and not just one. Each of them was a combat unit capable of being called an "Imperial Guard," and some were even stronger Saria.

As for Kristen, a Doctor only studied at Columbia University and specialized in scientific research, Chen Qi felt that she had done a very good job in designing a defense system that could protect her from most powerful enemies—it just so happened that he had too many top-notch combatants around him.

Therefore, Chen Qi wasn't worried at all about this trip to Columbia. Besides, if they really couldn't win, they could just disappear into the painting and they definitely wouldn't be able to find Chen Qi and his group.

"Let me make this clear first: my painting isn't someone's doorstep; just anyone can come and walk in."

However, Xi seemed somewhat displeased with this. She communicated with Chen Qi through the clothes drawn on his body, saying with a hint of dissatisfaction, "I can only guarantee that you and your crew can get in. That guy named Kristen, not a chance."

"Yes, yes, I understand."

Chen Qi had given them a false impression, but Chen Qi knew that if things really got to a critical moment, Xi would definitely help Kristen; she was just being stubborn for now.

However, just as Chen Qi was on his way to hand over the script for episodes three and four of "Yes, Prime Minister" to Theresis, he saw FrostNova using Originium Arts to glide along in a manner similar to ice skating, leaving a long ice trail before stopping in front of Chen Qi.

"Chen Qi, the Rhodes Island land ship has just entered Londinium. They're here to deliver the agreed-upon Oripathy Suppressant."

"Furthermore, I heard that there are a few tested Oripathy Cure inside. Because it's an initial version, they didn't dare give out many, so the effects aren't very noticeable. Kal'tsit conveyed that these few potions are a promise from Rhodes Island, and that she will send over the finished product as soon as a more effective mass-produced cure becomes available."

"Oh? So fast?"

Chen Qi was also a little surprised. To be honest, after Rhodes Island got a stable Oripathy Suppressant, he had almost forgotten about the cure. After all, with the inhibitor, theoretically, as long as there was enough, the condition of the Infected could be kept stable until the day they died of old age.

Unexpectedly, in less than a Kung Fu Hustle, Kal'tsit and the Medical Department at Rhodes Island actually cracked the healing agent and started mass production?

However, Chen Qi wasn't blinded by joy. After all, this was the first batch of mass-produced healing agents. Although Kal'tsit had tested it, Chen Qi still felt it was safer to have the system check it to avoid any unknown side effects.

[The host can spend 10,000 reputation points to redeem a "Drug Analyzer," which can be used within this system to analyze the cost and effects of any drug, medicine, or herb to prevent accidental ingestion, poisoning, or other potential risks.]

"Deal with it." Chen Qi didn't hesitate at all. He had plenty of reputation points now, so he wasn't worried about spending money on an item that he would definitely need in the future, not just this once.

"And... this time Mr. Młynar and, Vina, also came along."

FrostNova, standing before Chen Qi, hesitated for a moment before speaking with a hint of ambiguity, "That Vina specifically asked to see you."

"See me?" Chen Qi blinked, quite surprised. Had he somehow offended Vina this time?

However, FrostNova simply nodded, gazing at Chen Qi with a strange, yet subtly resentful look, and softly said:

"Chen Qi, we know about you and Talulah, and of course I support you... But if Talulah can't satisfy you, you shouldn't be getting involved with women outside the performing Art Troupe."

"Especially, that Vina, she..."

FrostNova said no more, clearly aware that Vina's identity was sensitive and that revealing Vina within Victoria could easily lead to her death.

FrostNova's words, however, gave Chen Qi a bit of a headache... Of course, he knew what FrostNova meant. In fact, ever since Chen Qi fulfilled his promise to the system's Oripathy Suppressant and saved FrostNova's life during her illness flare-up, he had vaguely sensed what FrostNova meant.

Talulah kept it under wraps, squeezing every last drop of information out of Chen Qi whenever he had a thought, so Chen Qi never mentioned it, nor dared to bring it up with Talulah.

However, he has absolutely no connection with Vina. Even if Chen Qi were to provoke Vina, he wouldn't have any designs on Vina! He should even Vina for not hating him, the one who once shattered the empire her ancestors had maintained...

"That's not true at all! FrostNova, you're coming with me to see Vina. You'll see what our relationship is when we get there!"

"I follow you."

However, just as Rhodes Island's land transport ship arrived inside Londinium, and Patriot's Shield Guard and FrostNova's Yeti Squad were unloading Oripathy Suppressant box by box, Vina, who had just gotten off the ship, suddenly said this to Chen Qi.

For a moment, everyone around, including Chen Qi, FrostNova, and Młynar, was stunned. The Shield Guard and the Yeti Squad stopped moving their things and just stood there watching the show.

Especially the members of the Yeti Squad, they were still pondering: the director and their leader already had an ambiguous relationship, and now this Feline Girl had suddenly appeared? Should they tell the Captain about this?

"... Ms Vina, please explain yourself clearly. Your words have put Director Chen Qi in a difficult position."

However, Młynar, who came with him this time, looked somewhat embarrassed and took the initiative to speak to Chen Qi, saying, "Director Chen Qi, Dr. Kal'tsit asked me and Miss Vina to come here to Integrated Cultural Troupe, assist your work, and serve as your representatives to maintain constant contact with Rhodes Island."

"Furthermore, Miss Vina means that she wants to follow you for training, and she also hopes that you can teach her some things about politics and military affairs."

"Phew..." Upon hearing Młynar's explanation, Chen Qi and FrostNova both breathed a sigh of relief, especially Chen Qi, who had felt for a moment that his life was threatened, but thankfully Młynar stopped him in time.

"I've witnessed a lot during this time, and I realize I still have many areas where I'm not mature enough. So I'd like to spend some time learning and developing my skills in Director Chen Qi's production team."

Vina nodded and spoke, her tone as languid as ever, but this time with a touch more seriousness. "Director Chen Qi, you are a great talent, I hope you can teach me."

"If it's for training, Miss Vina could come with Rhodes Island, right?" Chen Qi looked at Vina's serious face. This was another hot potato; was it really a good idea for Princess Victoria to be running around with their film crew every day?

Although Vina had disguised herself well and it was indeed difficult to tell that it was Aslan, the things Vina wanted him to teach... Chen Qi didn't know either. What did he know about politics and military affairs?

"--You can't learn much at Rhodes Island, and besides, Dr. Kal'tsit won't teach me any of this."

Vina Amiya, on the other hand, is very straightforward. She bluntly stated that these overseas missions of Rhodes Island, while ostensibly for training, were actually a way for Vina and Kal'tsit to conspire to give Vina, the crown princess, the opportunity to "get some credit" and build up her achievements.

Some of the missions were even less difficult than when she was struggling to make a living in the slums. Vina felt there was no need to stay on Rhodes Island any longer. Traveling to various countries with Chen Qi and the others was the best way to broaden her horizons.

Besides, Vina felt that Chen Qi's teaching level was probably higher than Dr. Kal'tsit 'Kal'tsit, whose speech was rather cryptic... Vina preferred to talk to straightforward people.

"Even if you don't teach me, it's fine. I'm following you just for experience. Treat me as part of the crew and feel free to order me around."

"I'm not afraid of hardship, I'm only afraid of not succeeding. Director Chen Qi, I'm begging you."

Vina humbled herself this time because she recognized her shortcomings and knew she was getting on in years. If she didn't seize this golden period to study hard, her chances of success in the future would only decrease, let alone ever reign supreme in Victoria again.

She must first become a person skilled in both literature and martial arts to be able to protect Victoria and become a useful person to Victoria before she can talk about whether she can lead Victoria and intimidate the eight dukes to support her— Vina's chosen path for herself is called "become talented first, then become queen".

To put it in Chen Qi's way... it means starting from the bottom, accumulating experience and knowledge, and then rising straight up—of course, this is the ideal situation, but at this moment, Vina seems to have no other choice.

She had nowhere else to go. Rhodes Island was a temporary refuge, but it couldn't help her much. So she chose to leave her stable life and go with Chen Qi and the others to witness the vastness of this world.

"... Although I don't have much to teach, Miss Vina is so determined."

After careful consideration, Chen Qi felt that it might not be a bad thing— Vina was quiet but sensible, obedient, and her performance in "Darkest Hour" was not bad. Perhaps they could add another professional supporting actress to their crew.

If they just let the girl come along to explore the place, it would only add another mouth to feed for the crew, but it would also give them a capable assistant, Chen Qi thought it was a worthwhile decision.

When Vina heard Chen Qi relent, her eyes immediately lit up, and she seized the opportunity to say:

"From now on, I will call you 'Teacher,' Teacher Chen Qi."

"No matter what difficulties lie ahead, I will stand by your side. So please feel free to ask me to do anything; I will complete any task, Teacher Chen Qi."

Chapter 131: The Sarkaz Hellish Joke in "Yes, Prime Minister"

Although Chen Qi later accepted Vina as his "student," to be honest, Chen Qi didn't have anything to teach Vina about the so-called politics and military affairs that Vina wanted to learn.

Therefore, Chen Qi went to Patriot, hoping that the captain could impart more military knowledge to Vina. However, Patriot politely declined.

"Back in Ursus, I and several other Wendigo worked together as Imperial Guard, but our individual strength was too overwhelming to be considered a benchmark."

"I'm sorry, Director. I'm good at teaching martial arts, but as for imparting military knowledge to someone of the Crown Prince's status, my experience might be misleading."

Patriot knew very well that the battles fought by the Ursus Legion and the Wendigo Legion, where he had served, were of no use to Vina. After all, apart from the Steam Knight, what legion in the Victoria Legion could rival the Wendigo Legion to which Patriot served?

Even Victoria's own legion's combat strength was somewhat inferior to that of the Ursus legion. Therefore, Patriot politely declined, only agreeing to teach Vina techniques to improve her personal combat abilities.

Unfortunately, Chen Qi couldn't find anyone to talk to right away. He had hoped that Theresia, the Sarkaz hero, could offer some valuable advice, but the arrival of Chen Qi and the others prevented Theresia, who was still pretending to be dead, from even having a chance to use her phone to chat.

"System, do you have any books that can be redeemed?" Chen Qi thought of his omnipotent system and hoped it could provide him with some professional books related to his hometown.

[Of course! If the host needs it, I can provide a series of essential readings for emperors seeking success, including "The Gentleman's Manual," "Six Secret Teachings," "The Masters," and "The Book of Lord Shang," all of which can be redeemed with reputation points.]

[However, this system reminds you that these reading materials are extremely difficult for Vina to read. This system can only provide versions with the Yan characters for Yan, and the host is currently fulfilling their promise. If they were to be leaked unexpectedly, it could cause unnecessary trouble for the host. Please consider this carefully.]

[The same applies to books on military themes. This system recommends redeeming "The Art of War," but it remains quite difficult for Vina to read. Of course, this system also offers modern and contemporary military works for redemption...]

"Forget it then. This world can't withstand such a dimensional reduction attack. Even if you taught Vina, she wouldn't be able to learn it."

Chen Qi was also a little embarrassed. The classic works of his era could not be spread indiscriminately on the Terra. Taking too big a step could easily lead to disaster. The last person to take such a big step was Wang Mang, and you can tell what happened to him by looking at his fate.

People of each era have their own adaptability. In Terra, where even a constitutional monarchy is considered an advanced system, some things still need to be developed gradually, whether military or political.

As for what to teach Vina... Chen Qi felt that what Vina could learn on set was enough to keep her busy for a while. Chen Qi needed to have Vina learn Yan language first, and then let her study books like "The Art of War" after she could read Yan books without any problems in the future.

That should keep Vina occupied for at least a year or two, right? Based on his own experience in his original world, where he studied English for so many years and was still a terrible English learner, Chen Qi figured it would take Vina some time to fully master a language.

During this period, Vina learned by watching and learning alongside the rest of the crew.

As for Vina's request that she observe the filming process of "Yes, Prime Minister" and any future works on political themes, Chen Qi agreed. After all, anyone in the crew could come to observe the filming, and as long as it wasn't leaked, Chen Qi didn't care.

"Director Chen Qi, the content of the first two episodes of 'Yes, Prime Minister' is truly astounding. I must say, your understanding of the Victoria Civil Service System has surpassed that of me, a duke."

Before filming began, the Duke of Wellington also made a special trip to see Chen Qi. Now, before filming begins for "Yes, Prime Minister," the Duke of Wellington, like Theresis, will first go to Chen Qi to ask about the theme of the day in order to determine the next publicity campaign.

For example, the satire in the first two episodes of "Yes, Prime Minister" last week covered almost all the countries around Victoria, so the "propaganda" of the spies that Victoria and Sarkaz sent to various countries was particularly powerful.

If the Duke of Wellington discovers that any part of the script for "Yes, Prime Minister" is particularly satirical towards a hostile country, then their spies will pay "extra attention" to the situation in that country, including, but not limited to, creating some significant unrest.

As the lead actors, Theresis and her co-stars were allowed to receive the script in advance, but the contents of the script were not to be disclosed before filming, so the Duke of Wellington had to inquire about it before each take.

"Ah, this time, the third and fourth episodes mainly focus on diplomatic and financial issues."

Chen Qi was quite frank in telling the Duke of Wellington what they were going to film this time. However, he didn't notice that when he mentioned those two words, both the Duke of Wellington and Ablana's eyes lit up.

These two terms seem somewhat related to a country they encountered that suffered from opportunism, from which they managed to escape but still fell into great internal turmoil.

--Kazimierz. A nation now troubled by the influence of the Commercial Federation on the knightly class, yet compromising because of the substantial benefits offered by the Commercial Federation.

Furthermore, this country exists between two major powers, Victoria and Ursus.

The Duke of Wellington believed that, based on these two points, Kazimierz must be very interested in the topics of "diplomacy" and "finance".

Duke of Wellington and Ablana exchanged a glance, both understanding what they should do. They were immediately prepared to send the firsthand videotapes to the other grand dukes, and then send some of the recorded clips to Kazimierz through spies.

Kazimierz has gained little from this war, nor has it achieved its goal of opening the Victoria market. The Commercial Federation invested heavily in the war and was responsible for logistics, is naturally very dissatisfied with the results.

The Supervision Committee is also having a headache over the Commercial Federation's situation... How could Victoria not lend a helping hand during such a difficult time for them in Kazimierz? Would it still be Victoria if it missed this opportunity?

With this in mind, the Duke of Wellington and Ablana immediately went to the screening room and sat down. At that moment, many Victoria officials were already there, holding paper and pens, their faces serious and attentive as they waited for the performance of "Yes, Prime Minister".

"Alright, all actors in position! Yes, Prime Minister, Episode 3: The Vilou Diplomatic Conflict! Ready to begin filming!"

The filming of "Yes, Prime Minister" takes place during the period when Gaul existed. There is no eternal friendship between countries; they are driven more by interests. Therefore, even though Gaul posed a great threat to Victoria, the two countries still had many diplomatic exchanges before the Battle of the Four Emperors.

The events of this episode revolve around the construction of the direct train line between Victoria and Gaul, a story of great historical significance. If Hacker, played by Theresis, could facilitate this project during his tenure, he would be able to leave his mark on history books.

Theresis, who was naturally very excited about this, was dissatisfied that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had not yet reached an agreement with Gaul on the relevant matters, so he planned to personally meet with the Gaul foreign minister to discuss the matter.

Upon hearing this news, the Bloodborne Archon's expression turned to extreme horror, and he immediately exclaimed, "I truly didn't expect you to be considering such radical measures!"

Clearly, the Bloodborne Archon did not believe that his prime minister was truly capable of negotiating this matter. Therefore, he asked several questions about the tunnel, such as the railway border between Victoria and Gaul, which country should manage the railway, and even which language should be listed first on the train menu, all of which required considerable debate between the two countries.

"The Gaul are the most stubborn and inflexible people, so the weapons used in the Vissel-Luxembourg alliance were all written in Gaul, ending with an 'E'."

"... Have we never overpowered Gaul?" Theresis couldn't help but feel helpless, dissatisfied with Victoria's constant disadvantage in its rivalry with Gaul.

"Oh, a few times." The Bloodborne Archon chuckled, and Theresis, upon hearing this, immediately asked with delight, "Which time was the most recent one?"

"--The Second Great Battle of Kazdel (Gaul did not participate)."

"Hahahahaha!" XN

However, the Bloodborne Archon's words, which could be described as a "Sarkaz hell joke," caused the Victoria officials to burst into unprecedentedly unrestrained laughter, while the Sarkaz themselves turned pale—because they knew exactly how many generations of Sarkaz's blood and flesh this joke was built upon.

Chen Qi was also troubled when writing this part, because the Sarkaz were, after all, his allies, and it was inappropriate for him to write a hellish joke about Sarkaz.

However, after Chen Qi repeatedly revised this section, Theresis saw through his scheme and ultimately Theresis to use the original version.

"This serves as a warning to the Sarkaz... We Sarkaz will take this as a disgrace, and after rebuilding our homeland, we will never forget these foreigners, those 'jokes' written in the blood of the Sarkaz."