News on Jiang Ye Xing's news platform began to show some unusual stories.
It started with a rather mundane one: "Jiang Ye Returns to Jiang Ye Xing."
The content was simple, only stating the date and location of Jiang Ye's return to Jiang Ye Xing, and nothing more.
Such news was common, with the movements of planetary leaders being reported, though usually without in-depth analysis. Jiang Ye sometimes found it amusing to see news about his departures from or returns to planets on his phone, feeling like a small pet being monitored by the entire planet.
In the following days, the news continued to follow up.
"Jiang Ye Enters Binhai City Macroeconomic Building."
"Military and Political Officials from Various Regions of Jiang Ye Xing Flock to the Macroeconomic Building, Suspected of Attending a Secret Meeting."
"Some Military and Political Officials from Birong Xing Appear at Binhai City Star Station, Suspected of Rushing to Attend a Secret Meeting."
"Jiang Ye Departs Jiang Ye Xing."
"Jiang Ye Arrives at Exile Star."
"Military and Political Officials from Various Regions of Exile Star Attend Plenary Session in the Capital City."
A single piece of news might not have had much impact; Jiang Ye often traveled between planets and frequently convened meetings with officials.
However, when all the news was strung together, many people noticed something was amiss.
The trending searches quickly exploded: "Jiang Ye's Intensive Meetings, Suspected of Major Upcoming Actions."
Related news and forums saw click-through rates soar to a staggering tens of billions, with tens of millions of comments. The citizens of the three planets were now paying close attention to Jiang Ye. Many had already undergone life-extension surgery and were enjoying the benefits of extended lifespans, resulting in Jiang Ye's exceptionally high popularity among the populace. People held high expectations for him, as if he might announce some earth-shattering news at any moment.
During breaks between meetings, Jiang Ye would also personally go online to read netizens' comments.
"Is Commander Jiang announcing more good news?"
"I support any decision Commander Jiang makes! Jiang Ye is wise!"
"Jiang Ye is so busy. I remember a few years ago he used to take vacations; now we don't see any news about him resting."
"Yeah, many years ago Jiang Ye and Cen Ye Meng had a son. There was some news back then, but we haven't seen any in the last couple of years. I wonder if they've had more children?"
"I don't think so. I just immigrated to Exile Star, and Cen Ye Meng appears frequently. There's no sign of her having had children."
"That won't do! Jiang Ye is acquiring more and more planets, but he has so few children. What will happen in the future?"
Jiang Ye frowned as he read.
It was utterly speechless.
Why were these netizens so gossipy?
What business is it of yours whether we, a couple, have children or not!
The news then went quiet for a few days, as Jiang Ye had no new developments.
On Saturday morning, a bombshell announcement was suddenly released, with major news platforms pushing it frantically:
"New Territory, Spiral Star!"
"Cen Ye Meng Acquires Spiral Star, Becoming the Fifth Planet Governed by the Jiang Ye Meng Couple, Following Jiang Ye Xing, Birong Xing, Exile Star, and Meteorite Star!"
"Spiral Star Officially Incorporated into the Territory, Its Area Far Exceeding Jiang Ye Xing!"
"New Member Joins, Spiral Star!"
Initially, it was just brief news. Hours later, major news platforms began to feature detailed analyses of Spiral Star's geographical location, planetary environment, and predictions for future development plans.
Jiang Ye went online to read netizens' comments. The vast majority of them had a similar tone:
"Great, great! Another member joins the big family!"
"Excellent! Jiang Ye should lead more planets!"
"Congratulations! This must be celebrated heartily!"
"So fast, another planet has been added!"
"Warmly welcome Spiral Star to the big family!"
There were also a small number of netizens who adopted an indifferent attitude.
"I thought it was something big, but it turns out it's just another planet. It doesn't really concern me."
"It's just another tourist destination that doesn't require an application. What else is there?"
"Let's disperse. I thought they were giving out gold bars, but it's just an extra planet."
"I know Spiral Star. It's a desolate place, not very useful. Perhaps they acquired it for mining?"
"Boring, disperse."
Occasionally, a few comments expressed opposition.
"Isn't Jiang Ye expanding too quickly? How did he acquire another planet?"
"I think Jiang Ye should focus on managing the current four planets and stop grabbing land everywhere. He's too busy."
"What's the point? With the money spent on new planets, wouldn't it be better to give us gold bars?"
"Opposed! How can Jiang Ye use our tax money to buy other planets?"
"I don't oppose buying new planets, but buying Spiral Star? What kind of garbage move is that? No one would go to Spiral Star, not even dogs! Jiang Ye must have his head stuck in a cabin door!"
"A terrible move, Jiang Ye is just a terrible strategist."
Jiang Ye's nose flared with anger. He vehemently "disliked" these comments.
After several more days of brewing and adjustment, the "Spiral Star Immigration Management Measures" were officially promulgated!
The promulgation process was broadcast live on television, with the Chief Justice of Birong Xing reading the full text.
The main contents of the "Spiral Star Immigration Management Measures" included the following points:
First, individuals currently illegally residing or having overstayed on Jiang Ye Xing, Birong Xing, or Exile Star would not be eligible for life-extension surgery and would face intensified lifelong pursuit by the police.
Second, if illegal immigrants chose to become citizens of Spiral Star, they would become eligible for life-extension surgery and enjoy the same rights as legal citizens of Jiang Ye Xing, Birong Xing, and Exile Star, including long-term loans and long-term contract workers.
Third, foreign citizens could directly apply to become citizens of Spiral Star and enjoy the same benefits.
Fourth, upon becoming a citizen of Spiral Star, individuals could obtain temporary work permits at local police stations, allowing them to participate in various works on Jiang Ye Xing, Birong Xing, and Exile Star as foreign workers, rent or purchase housing, engage in investments, handle marriage and divorce, and pay insurance.
Fifth, if a citizen of Spiral Star became unemployed, they would receive a monthly survival subsidy of 1,500 yuan and could register for the Interstellar Labor Corps. The Interstellar Labor Corps was an organization organized by the Spiral Star Chamber of Commerce for unified work on foreign planets. By joining the Interstellar Labor Corps, individuals could access a large number of job opportunities and receive various rights protections provided by Spiral Star.
Sixth, violations and crimes, including acting as an intermediary to introduce foreign illegal immigrants to Jiang Ye Xing, Birong Xing, or Exile Star, would result in the forfeiture of eligibility for Spiral Star citizenship, facing imprisonment and repatriation. For serious offenses, after trial, the prison systems of Jiang Ye Xing, Birong Xing, and Exile Star would handle the disposition on behalf of Spiral Star, with the maximum penalty being the death penalty.
In addition to the television broadcast, all three planets spared no effort in extensively promoting the "Spiral Star Immigration Management Measures."
Advertisements bombarded major mobile applications, leading to the full text and detailed interpretations of the "Spiral Star Immigration Management Measures."
Various local television stations featured related discussion programs, with hosts and guests engaging in conversations.
Given the current special circumstances, even some outlandish promotional methods that had never been used before were employed.