Cheng Cheng and the Cicada
Chapter 20 Your Name
Suddenly.
A Shamate (a fashion subculture in China characterized by non-mainstream styles) with red and green paint on his face, shaking his head, and rainbow-colored hair, burst through the crowd, laughing wildly:
"Hahaha, so funny, all you warmongers go die!! Hahaha!!"
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Chapter 20 Your Name
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Suddenly, a Shamate with red and green paint on his face, shaking his head, and rainbow-colored hair, burst through the crowd, laughing wildly:
"Hahaha, so funny, all you warmongers go die, hahahaha!"
This strangely dressed figure attracted the attention of the surrounding people, and everyone looked sideways, amused by his exaggerated behavior. This Shamate seemed to be a thorough anti-war activist, expressing strong opposition to war and violence.
Just then, a man in military uniform walked out of the crowd, staring solemnly at the Shamate.
"You traitor, how dare you openly oppose war here! Do you know this is a betrayal of the country?"
The Shamate was not afraid at all, but laughed even more arrogantly, "Hahaha, you stupid soldier, don't you understand? War only brings death and suffering. We should solve problems peacefully instead of by force!"
The argument between the two escalated, and the surrounding crowd was also attracted, expressing support or opposition. The scene was like a small battlefield, with the two sides arguing tit-for-tat.
Suddenly, a crisp female voice rang out: "Enough! Both of you shut up!"
A woman in a white dress walked out of the crowd, her eyes firm yet gentle, giving people an indescribable sense of strength.
"War is indeed a painful thing, but we cannot solve problems with violence. We should use reason and wisdom to resolve conflicts, and use love and compassion to dissolve hatred. Only in this way can we truly achieve peace."
The woman's words were like a clear spring, washing away the irritability and anger in people's hearts. The Shamate and the soldier gradually calmed down, and they looked at each other, seemingly ashamed.
"You're right, we should solve problems in a more civilized way." The soldier took the lead in breaking the silence and extended his hand to shake hands with the Shamate.
"Yes, we should understand each other and work together for peace." The Shamate also shook the soldier's hand, and both of them had a relieved smile on their faces.
A warm applause erupted from the crowd, and everyone was gratified by the reconciliation of the two. The woman in white smiled slightly and turned to leave the crowd.
"What's your name?" A man chased after her and asked curiously.
"My name is Catherine." The woman replied, "I just want everyone to understand that peace is the goal we should pursue."
"Catherine, you are a remarkable person." The man sincerely praised, "I hope you can continue to use your wisdom and love to help more people move towards peace."
"Thank you for your praise." Catherine smiled
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Catherine smiled, her gaze softly looking at the man. "Peace requires the joint efforts of everyone. I'm just doing my part."
The man nodded. "You're right. Everyone should contribute to peace."
The two of them walked slowly along the street, and the people around them cast admiring glances at Catherine. Some people stepped forward to shake her hand, thanking her for her courage and wisdom.
"What kind of work do you do?" the man asked curiously.
"I am a peace activist," Catherine replied. "I am committed to promoting social peace and development through non-violent means, and eliminating war and violence."
"That's a remarkable job," the man said sincerely. "I have always dreamed of contributing to the cause of peace. Maybe we can cooperate and work together for peace."
Catherine smiled and nodded. "I'm glad to find someone who shares my aspirations. Let us join hands and work hard for a peaceful tomorrow."
The two continued to stroll and talk along the street, sharing their ideals and aspirations. Catherine's words were like a gentle breeze, dispelling the haze in people's hearts and igniting their longing for peace.
Unknowingly, they had reached a quiet park. The sunlight shone on the green lawn, and birds sang happily in the branches.
"This is truly a beautiful place," Catherine exclaimed. "Let's sit here and continue talking about our ideals."
The man readily agreed, and the two found a bench to sit on. The sunlight shone on them, as if adding warmth and hope to their conversation.
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The two sat down on a park bench and began a deeper conversation.
"How did you embark on the path of peace activism?" the man asked curiously.
Catherine smiled and said, "From a young age, I was very interested in the concept of peace. I saw too much pain and destruction caused by war and violence, and my heart always longed to find a more civilized and humane solution. Later, I joined a peace organization and started my peace career."
"Then how do you convince others to support the idea of peace?" the man continued to ask. "After all, war and violence are deeply rooted in human history, and it is not easy to change this way of thinking."
"It takes patience and persistence," Catherine said. "We must use reason and love to influence everyone and make them understand the importance of peace. We must use action to influence others and use our way of life to interpret the value of peace. Only in this way can we change people's perceptions little by little."
The man nodded thoughtfully. "What you said makes a lot of sense. I have also been thinking about how to contribute to the cause of peace. Maybe we can work together to promote the idea of peace."
"I'm very happy to find someone who shares my aspirations," Catherine said happily. "Let's work together for peace, and I believe that as long as we persevere, one day the seeds of peace will take root and sprout in this land."
The two shook hands and smiled at each other. The sunlight shone on them, as if adding a touch of warmth and hope to the world.
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Catherine and the man continued to talk about their ideals and aspirations on the park bench.
"I've been thinking about how to get more people involved in the peace movement," Catherine said. "We need more voices to make the call for peace louder."
"I have an idea," the man said. "Why don't we organize a peace rally and invite more people to participate? We can spread the idea of peace to everyone through speeches, performances, and other forms."
"That's a great idea," Catherine said excitedly. "We can hold it in the city center square so that more people can see the power of peace."
The two began to discuss the specific arrangements for the rally. They decided to invite some well-known peace activists to give speeches and prepare some artistic performances to add to the atmosphere.
"We want to make this rally a real festival of peace," Catherine said. "Let more people feel the charm of peace and join our ranks."
The man nodded. "I will start preparing as soon as possible and strive to arrange everything in the shortest possible time. We want to make this rally a milestone and let the seeds of peace take root and sprout here."
"Great," Catherine said happily. "Let's work together for a peaceful tomorrow!"
The two shook hands and smiled at each other. The sunlight shone on them, as if adding a touch of warmth and hope to the world.