OBS Chapter 2273
Chapter 2273
Chapter 2273
The life you take for granted is something others can only dream of!
Even the life you take for granted, even the life you find boring, is a life that others wouldn't even dare to imagine.
A few days ago I watched a variety show where a group of foreigners were talking about all sorts of random topics in China, one of which was death.
One of the young men, from Iraq, seemed like a very cheerful person, but in reality, his experience was extremely tragic. When he was nine years old, the United States began its invasion of Iraq, and he and his family fled to Syria amidst the war. His grandfather, however, chose to stay in their hometown.
He was very young then and didn't understand what was happening; he just found it very interesting. He was happy because missiles were flying everywhere in the sky, but his companions were terrified. The roads were littered with burned cars and corpses. At such a young age, he only found it exciting.
After arriving in Syria, he started working at a very young age to ease the burden on his parents.
Not long after, war broke out again in Syria.
The family could only hide in their home, lying on the floor, praying that bullets and artillery wouldn't come. Luckily, the houses next door were destroyed, but theirs was unharmed.
But soon, the next day, his mother asked him to buy flatbread.
A gunfight ensued, and he was shot. He was shot in the waist, but he was still lucky; because it was a penetrating wound, he and his father had to walk five kilometers to the hospital, but the hospital refused to treat him…because it was a gunshot wound. At that time, the fighting had become chaotic, and hospitals couldn't treat those who were shot, because if someone with such an injury were to be identified as a participant in the civil war, and he wasn't on either side…if armed personnel saw him, they would all treat him as an enemy and execute him.
So he went home.
He was very calm at the scene, even smiling, and said that he was prepared to die.
According to him, I was shot, so I'm going to die, right?
Fortunately, he pulled through, and then his uncle in China brought his whole family to China. He also lives and works in China, and even sent his two younger sisters to school there. By the time the show aired, one of his sisters had already graduated with a master's degree, and the other was about to start university.
He said he told his Chinese friends about his experience.
His friend sympathized with his plight and took him around to see the environment in China.
He said the experience taught him one thing: he could survive. He could survive safely. He no longer needed to worry about rockets flying over his head, or being mowed down by machine guns while buying a pancake.
He said, "I don't understand what's wrong with this society, this world."
I left Iraq when I was nine and Syria when I was nineteen.
Wherever I go, I fight.
I didn't have time to grow up in Iraq.
In Syria, I studied hard and worked hard, just to help my parents.
It's clear he loves China, but he doesn't understand why there's a war. At the same time, he understands that without war in China, he can live safely here. He cherishes his current life!
While Syrian mothers searched through ruins with their bare hands for their children's bodies, and children in Gaza ate moldy bread amidst the rubble, we were selecting fresh fruit in supermarkets, queuing orderly at hospitals, and hearing the crisp sound of school bells. The world has never ceased its turmoil, but China has always remained a peaceful oasis—the peace we take for granted is a shield built for us by the Great Wall of Steel. The Russia-Ukraine war lasted three years, the Syrian civil war dragged on for thirteen years, and the smoke of war in the Middle East was barely clearing before it was reignited. In the trenches of Ukraine, soldiers ate frozen potatoes to avoid artillery fire; in the Gaza Strip, Israeli bulldozers crushed the hopes of countless families; in the jungles of Myanmar, vegetable markets could turn into meat grinders at any moment. These real-life scenes tore open the most gruesome face of war: within three months, more than 4000 children closed their eyes forever; every day, 90,000 people were displaced, becoming refugees. Immigration police on the Yunnan border stop hundreds of foreigners attempting to illegally enter the country every day. They would rather spend time in detention than return to their homes where they could die at any moment. On smuggling boats along the Fujian coast, Burmese people sold their houses and land to scrape together 200,000 RMB just to board the ships bound for China. They said that even cleaning toilets or doing odd jobs in a foreign land was better than eking out a living amidst war.
We can meet up with friends for shopping and dining out on weekends, plan trips for the National Day holiday, and return home safely at midnight. These seemingly ordinary daily routines are miracles that people in war-torn countries would trade their lives for. All of this is because China has a strong military and wise diplomacy. China's defense budget has steadily increased every year, reaching 1.67 trillion yuan in 2024, mainly used to promote military modernization, technological innovation, and combat readiness. We have the J-20 stealth fighter jet, the Fujian aircraft carrier, and the Dongfeng series missiles. These advanced equipment are not for aggression, but for guarding the country's borders. More importantly, China has always pursued a defensive national defense policy, pledged not to be the first to use nuclear weapons, actively participated in UN peacekeeping operations, and sent the largest number of peacekeeping personnel among the permanent members of the Security Council. In diplomacy, China adheres to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and actively mediates international disputes. Faced with the Ukraine crisis, China has repeatedly sent special envoys to promote peace talks; in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, China called for a ceasefire and provided humanitarian assistance. Our hospital ship "Peace Ark" has visited five countries, providing free medical care to more than 40,000 people; in the Gulf of Aden, the Chinese naval escort fleet has provided escort for more than 6000 Chinese and foreign ships over the past 15 years.
A foreign man forgot to remove his electric scooter key while riding in Xi'an. A day later, the scooter was still in the same spot, and a kind person had covered the key with a windshield. Such stories are not uncommon in China: a phone dropped on the ground in a shopping mall can be found again; a girl walking alone late at night doesn't need to worry about safety. These details constitute the most precious foundation of Chinese society—a sense of security. This sense of security comes from the silent protection of countless people. Retired soldier Lü Zhixin has spent ten years meticulously organizing the belongings of fallen soldiers of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, ensuring the heroes' names are never forgotten; militia member Ji Weiguang carried 50 kilograms of supplies on his back for 3 kilometers through floodwaters, bringing hope to disaster-stricken people; Wu Jiawei, who re-enlisted, gave up the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree and returned to the military to guard coastal defense. And then there are the soldiers patrolling the border, the "blue helmets" on the peacekeeping front, and the military doctors on the front lines of the fight against the epidemic—they have built a safety barrier for us with their own flesh and blood.
Turning the pages of history textbooks, we see a history of national devastation and widespread suffering. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, China suffered over 3500 million casualties; in the Korean War, 19 volunteer soldiers perished in foreign lands. It is the sacrifices of these martyrs that have brought us today's peace. Today, our nation still faces diverse and complex security threats, but we have the capability and determination to defend our national sovereignty and the safety of our people. When we complain about work pressure and daily life, let's think of those struggling in war. Their greatest wishes were simply to live, to have enough to eat, and to reunite with their families. And we are so fortunate to be born in a country where these wishes can become reality. It's not that the world is at peace, but that our nation has kept war at its borders. This peace is something each and every one of us must cherish. Cherish every breath of freedom, every peaceful meal, and every night spent with family. More importantly, we must remember: this peace was bought with the sweat, blood, and even lives of countless people. All we can do is live well, work hard, and contribute to our country in our own way, so that this peace can continue. Because without a strong motherland, there is no family reunion.
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Gol viewed Asgard as a mortal would view Heaven.
Although Hill was impatient, Ger looked greedily at the peaceful and prosperous Asgard, a life he never dared to dream of. Everyone seemed happy and content, and he even envied Sif's impatience, because it meant that Sif was used to this kind of life.
And what about Ger?
Even in his most beautiful dreams, he imagined living such a life... The world's inequalities are just so unreasonable.
Of course, he was actually quite clear-headed... at least the mental imprint the Black Death Sword had left on him kept him clear-headed, otherwise he would have stayed on Earth.
After all, Earth was like paradise to him.
According to an AFP report, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) released data in Geneva showing that the number of people who have lost their homes due to armed conflict this year has exceeded 100 million. This is the first time that the number has surpassed 100 million. The total population of the world is approximately 79.5 billion. In other words, one in every 80 people globally has become a refugee due to war.
A UN report released on October 16, titled "Global Food Crises Report 2025," revealed that in 2024, the number of people facing severe food insecurity and malnutrition among children worldwide exceeded 2.95 million, an increase of nearly 14 million from 2023. The number facing "catastrophic" hunger reached a record high. According to the report, the number of people facing "catastrophic" hunger globally rose to 1.9 million, the highest level on record. Famine has been confirmed in Sudan, and large populations in Gaza Strip, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali are also facing famine. Furthermore, in 2024, more than 38 million children under the age of five were in a state of acute malnutrition, mainly concentrated in 26 regions and countries facing nutrition crises, including Gaza, Mali, Sudan, and Yemen. The report indicated that regional conflict, economic shocks, extreme weather, and forced displacement are the main factors contributing to food insecurity and malnutrition. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that this report once again demonstrates that the world's development has seriously deviated from its course. He warned that the sharp cuts in global humanitarian aid funding are not only a systemic failure but also a failure of humanity. There are no excuses for hunger in the 21st century. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), emphasized that acute food insecurity has become the norm for hundreds of millions of rural residents, and that investment in emergency agricultural interventions must be increased to achieve more cost-effective and lasting impacts. The report calls for a comprehensive reset of the global response mechanism to break the vicious cycle of the food crisis, focusing on results-oriented action and strengthening the resilience of affected communities. In addition to humanitarian aid, investment in local agricultural systems and nutrition services should be strengthened.
Yes, it sounds serious, and it is indeed very serious.
But in Gehr's view, damn it, with nearly eight billion people in the world, only 2.95 million are facing famine... it's practically paradise! (This conclusion is based on Gehr's own experience and understanding, and is unrelated to the author's actual thoughts! It's for the sake of the plot!)
The proportion is only 3.68%.
This is simply unimaginable in Geer's world!
You know, even the poorest places on Earth are much better than Gol's planet!
So when he was on Earth, Ger was very envious, but he didn't stay.
Asgard is better than Earth; at least they don't have any hunger problems!
However, Liang Garden, though beautiful, is not a place to linger.
Geer seemed to have seen enough, greedily gazing at everything before closing his eyes tightly and letting out a deep breath.
"Alright. Let's go!"
Sif kept a close watch on Gol, afraid he might lie to her and launch a surprise attack on Asgard... She wasn't really stupid.
Of course, she herself wasn't actually that afraid of this.
After all, this is Asgard!
Lair!
If Ger really had any improper thoughts, he would probably be severely punished.
But it would be even better if everyone could get along peacefully.
"Is it really that pretty?" Sif complained.
She felt like throwing up from looking at that sight.
Ger smiled. He was envious, but not really jealous. He was essentially simple and honest, without much of that dark side.
"If you had experienced what I have, you would find... this place is even more heavenly than heaven itself!"
Ger didn't say anything more.
Sif wasn't a fool like Thor; she immediately realized what was going on.
She was being a bit presumptuous.
Yes, Ger's experience... was truly tragic.
Sif sighed, then picked up her brother's magical longsword and prepared to activate the Rainbow Bridge.
But the next second... nothing happened!
"Huh? It's broken?" Sif drew her longsword and patted it hard.
Geer's brow twitched as he watched.
This is a god-tier artifact!
It's not some junk appliance.
at the same time.
The royal palace of Asgard.
An alarm suddenly went off.
This startled Thor, who was drinking.
"What the hell is that noise?!"
Vostagg hiccuped as he recalled, "Let me think... I think I've heard this alarm before, but I can't remember where."
Fandall and Hogan looked at each other, each holding a large wine glass.
Finally, Fandral spoke up: "It's probably some little brat messing around again. We used to play like this all the time, didn't we?"
Hogan raised an eyebrow and said with a mocking expression, "Then Thor got a beating from Odin."
Vostagg was much older than them, while Fandral and Hogan were the same age as Thor. They had grown up together and got into a lot of embarrassing situations, with Thor usually taking the blame for most of them.