novelAbuy Chapter 11: Berlin Bear and Eagle Discuss Eagle's Separation from the Flock After Meeting
Chapter 11: Berlin Bear and Eagle Discuss Eagle's Separation from the Flock After Meeting
As the forest world is ravaged by a virus, in order to dispel the fear of the epidemic among his people, the naturally romantic and charming eagle decides to invite the Berlin Bear to his tribe for a summit meeting between the two tribes.
The first discussion focused on how to resolve territorial disputes among ethnic groups in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The second discussion addressed the specific circumstances of epidemic prevention and control, as well as the protection of the personal safety and health of ethnic groups in the surrounding areas.
There are two advantages to doing this. First, it breaks the silence on social interaction caused by the terror of the pandemic. Second, face-to-face meetings show that even heads of state dare to hold meetings, indicating that the virus is not so terrible as to cause panic, and people do not need to be overly fearful.
On August 21st, the weather in the Forest Eagle Tribe was pleasant, with autumn colors in full bloom. A gentle sea breeze caressed the coastal castle within the tribe's territory, and the few residents and security personnel gathered below. Eagle got up early, dressed meticulously, and arrived at the castle's reception room an hour early, eagerly awaiting Berlin Bear's visit.
About half an hour later, the special vehicle arrived. Berlin Bear alighted and, led by staff, walked with heavy steps and a composed expression towards his old friend, the sculpture. The summit meeting between the two major ethnic groups commenced as scheduled, marking the beginning of this important cross-ethnic meeting.
After exchanging cheek kisses, the two sat down and, facing the camera lens held by the journalist, began to discuss the ethnic conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
The surrounding ethnic groups in this sea area are constantly clashing over territory and fighting for resources, resulting in a volatile and unstable situation. Diao stated that in order to protect the interests of his own ethnic group and to quell the disputes, he would take appropriate measures when necessary to safeguard the bottom line of the sea area and prevent the situation from deteriorating further.
Despite being a strong woman, Berlin Bear maintains a relatively peaceful attitude, advocating for an opportunity to convene all tribes to sit down and have a proper talk, resolving conflicts peacefully and avoiding further trouble that could harm the harmony of the forest.
After discussing the regional hotspots in detail, the two then talked about the prevention and control of the epidemic that had swept through the entire forest.
Since the virus spread in the forest, every ethnic group has been harmed to varying degrees. The health of the people within the group has been damaged, and their daily lives and production have been greatly affected. Trade has tightened, forcing a slowdown in economic development.
The Diaozu tribe lamented the fluctuating domestic epidemic situation, emphasizing that the pressure of prevention and control could not be relaxed for a moment; Berlin Bear was also full of worries, fearing that prolonged control would overwhelm the already fragile livelihood and economy of the tribe, and that the fear of economic collapse would prevent her, as a parent, from getting a good night's sleep or eating a peaceful meal.
The two engaged in a lively conversation, exchanging questions and answers, and frankly discussing and resolving various matters, including maritime disputes, pandemic prevention and control, and inter-ethnic cooperation.
After the business was concluded and dusk fell, the castle shed the solemnity of the formal meeting held during the day and moved into a warm and romantic setting for a thank-you dinner specially prepared for the Berlin Bear.
After a few glasses of 2010 Bordeaux red wine brewed by the Eagle Clan, the two gazed at the distant, surging sea, sighed softly, and slowly began to speak:
"Sister Bear, if Eagle could still sit with us like before, have a few glasses of fine red wine, and discuss all the big and small matters in the forest, that would be wonderful. Since he left the EU at the end of January, I've only seen him once, at the last G20 Summit video. I wonder what he's been up to all this time, and whether he's ever thought about coming back to our group."
Berlin Bear raised an eyebrow and smiled at the eagle, saying, "Hehe, you miss your old friend but can't bring yourself to do it. How about this, we'll stay here after the meeting tomorrow, and I'll bring him in so the three of us can have a video chat and catch up."
Berlin Bear elegantly took a small sip of Bordeaux and continued: "Brother Eagle, you don't need to be too sad about the eagle leaving our flock. Put yourself in our shoes; if you were the eagle, wouldn't you also leave?"
"Sister Bear, what do you think is the real reason why Eagle left our flock of birds?" Eagle asked, her eyes glazed over. After all, she was young and not as worldly-wise as Berlin Bear, who could easily see through people's hearts and understand their true nature.
Hehe, Brother Eagle, if we consider ourselves as eagles, from these four perspectives, he would have to leave the flock. Berlin Bear paused for a moment, then continued:
"First of all, judging from the Eagles' historical performance, they are natural outsiders in Europe. Historically, they have long adhered to an island mentality and the principle of glorious isolation and non-alignment in order to maintain freedom of action. In particular, after World War II, President Churchill's 'three-ring diplomacy' placed European diplomacy third; therefore, their joining the group at that time was a result of their half-heartedness and our half-pushing and half-pulling."
"Think about what he has to give up after joining the group, and what he has gained. He has to pay a huge group fee of about £130 billion every year, and also share the debts of the rooster and the lovebirds, as well as the debts of the Eurozone. That's what he has to give up. Meanwhile, the voice of the birds is basically in your hands and mine. The benefits he gets are limited. Tell me, if you were in his shoes, would you leave the group?"
The eagle slapped its head, looking as if it had just realized something, and nodded repeatedly in agreement. The eagle was pleased to hear this and asked the waiter to open a bottle of Bordeaux and pour a third of a glass for Berlin Bear.
Berlin Bear was so happy to see Diao Di's great performance!
"The worst part is that after the eagles join us, they not only don't get any benefits, but our flock law is also superior to the eagle flock law. The flock court can overturn the eagles' own laws. If you were a beneficiary of the eagles' clan, would you do it?"
"One last point: after joining the Birds Club, the influx of immigrants into Eagle Country got out of control, lowering the overall quality of the ethnic group and diverting their expensive public resources."
"This is unacceptable to the Eagles, who have always considered themselves to be of noble birth; there are also cultural conflicts caused by large-scale immigration and problems in handling refugees. These are the root causes of the Eagles' withdrawal from the group."
Hearing this, the eagle quickly poured half a glass of red wine for the Berlin Bear, revealing an expression of profound understanding, as if hearing its sister's words was worth a hundred years of study, and slowly said:
"Sister is right, that's a good summary. Even if I were an eagle, I would leave the group. It's definitely not a good deal for a rich person to join a group of poor people and risk being suspected by Brother Turtle."
Upon hearing this, Berlin Bear exclaimed to the eagle, "Brother Eagle, nice! Your political acumen is becoming increasingly sharp, your mind more meticulous, and your political skills more seasoned. I never expected that the eagle's purpose in joining our group would be questioned by the forest's big brother, the big tortoise. Brother Eagle's insight is truly unique. Come, let's drink to your unique insight!"
A gentle evening breeze swept through the banquet hall, creating an atmosphere as pleasant as two people chatting freely after a few drinks! But everything, no matter how wonderful, will eventually come to an end each day; no matter how terrible, a new day will eventually begin.
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