More than half of April is about to pass.

The public trial incident that had stirred up Wenster for several days finally seemed to be settling down.

At last, the newspapers began reporting other topics.

For example, land reclamation, or the centennial celebration of Winster University.

Winster University holds significant influence in Wenster, not to mention how many important figures from various fields are related to it.

The fact that this school has stood in Wenster for over a century and has become almost like a business card for the city is enough to demonstrate its status.

More importantly, this time, a very key figure was invited—

Ethan.

If Loren invited Ethan during his time as headmaster, it was because Ethan was decent at painting when he was still an unknown, purely someone who couldn't even be considered a finishing touch, and even then he had to rely on the anniversary celebration to enhance his reputation.

Now, it's completely the other way around; the celebration needs to rely on Ethan's fame.

Ethan is not only a well-known painter, but he is also the leading figure against tyranny.

Two miraculous comebacks against power have earned him great acclaim.

Nowadays, when people outside mention Wenster, some might not know where it is, but when they hear about Ethan, everyone will respond, oh, that young man.

Ethan will attend the centennial celebration of Winster University as an honorary alumni, tenured professor, and renowned artist.

Yes, besides attending this celebration, he will also co-host his first personal art exhibition with Winster University.

An auction will be held at that time as well.

This news had been brewing before, and this time Ethan officially announced it, confirming that he will host his personal art exhibition on the day of the celebration.

And the painting mentioned during the public trial, "The Last Justice," will also be exhibited and auctioned.

That is an extremely symbolic piece, and just this hype has already attracted an unknown number of people's attention.

Ethan even held a small press conference to specially promote his exhibition, and finally said, "Ladies and gentlemen, all the proceeds from my art exhibition, after donating a portion to Winster University, will mostly go to the people affected by the last seawater intrusion incident. I reiterate here that while building our homeland is good, some overly reckless actions must be firmly resisted. I've heard that City Hall seems to be restarting the land reclamation plan..."

After he finished speaking, the reporters understood that Ethan was bringing up old issues again.

As the saying goes, "hear the strings and know the elegant intention."

After the press conference, some sharp-witted reporters quickly investigated and found that during Ethan's trial and afterwards, City Hall was not only restarting the land reclamation plan, but Vito's construction vehicles had returned to the coast.

As a result, public opinion once again focused on the road of land reclamation.

Some citizens began to protest again.

The reclamation plan, which had just shown a little progress, was forced back into a deadlock.

Early in the morning, during the routine City Hall meeting, someone proposed whether the plan should be canceled after all.

After all, public opinion is too overwhelming now.

But others argued that they shouldn't indulge Ethan like that.

Otherwise, in the long run, what authority would City Hall have left?

They argued all morning and reached no conclusion.

Throughout the entire process, Governor Oswaldo remained silent, just watching everyone argue.

In the end, they stopped arguing because they sensed that even their Governor seemed to be a bit powerless.

After the meeting ended.

Oswaldo returned to his office.

Vito was leisurely drinking red wine on the sofa: "Look at you, how hard it is, being tormented every day by these boring people and matters. I'm lucky; my body only needs to speak through fists."

Oswaldo ignored him, sat behind the desk, and poured himself a glass as well.

"Did you receive an invitation to that celebration?"

"Of course, I'm the Governor," Oswaldo replied as a matter of fact.

"So it seems our young Ethan is planning to launch his main offensive against us there." Vito drank the wine, which circulated through his body, finally reaching his heart, enveloping his body in a subtle steam.

"How much time do we need?"

"Very soon, not much longer."

"Then let's play this scene with him properly. This could be a very large stage, possibly even bigger than the public trial, with lots of people coming." Oswaldo raised his wine glass.

"The more people, the better," Vito said, his eyes suddenly brimming with ice-cold red light, devoid of any human emotion.

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There were also many people at Ethan's home.

These days, apart from holding that press conference, Ethan had been focusing on painting at home, which also served as a form of rest.

But today, many people visited.

They all came from the Royal Capital, led by Jackson.

Jackson had rushed from the Royal Capital specifically to attend Ethan's personal art exhibition. Accompanying him were renowned art dealers, collectors, or simply painters from the Royal Capital or other places.

Faced with these peers, Ethan naturally entertained them well with a specially organized garden party.

People enjoyed drinks in the garden, all praising Ethan's remarkable taste in wine.

Ethan clinked glasses with Jackson on a balcony.

"About last time, I still have to thank you, Jack."

Ethan raised his glass.

During the public trial, Jackson's transoceanic telegram had played a crucial role.

"Don't mention it, Ethan; we're partners, aren't we? Besides, it was just sending a telegram; it hardly counts as help, right?"

Jackson said, lowering his voice: "However, regarding this exhibition, could you let me select two pieces, preferably the best ones you've painted yourself..."

Ethan raised an eyebrow and smiled, saying, "Of course, the best ones I've painted will definitely be reserved for you, my friend, Jack."

The two clinked glasses knowingly.

Then, Ethan went to greet the other guests.

This also included Carlos.

Carlos had come coincidentally today, having other matters to discuss with Ethan.

"Ethan, actually, I'm here today to extend an invitation. My boss, the captain, Mr. Charlie, would like to meet you."

"Oh?" Ethan was a bit surprised.

After doing business together for so long, the famed captain of the Sea God, Charlie, truly hadn't shown himself once.

Has that finally changed?

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