106: Chapter 106 Winning Hearts and Minds with Virtue: The Dragon Kingdom's Rescue

The moment the "Giant Spirit God" engineering robot steadily lifted the "ranger" lunar rover that had been deeply stuck in the lunar soil and placed it lightly on the solid lunar surface, what was transmitted via the global live broadcast signal was not just the Dragon Country's powerful lunar engineering capabilities, but also a calm demeanor that transcended the technical level, rooted in strength and self-confidence.

The entire rescue process, from receiving the distress call to completion, took only a few short minutes. There were no superfluous words, no condescending showboating, only precision, efficiency, and a kind of near-indifferent professionalism. This calmness was, in fact, more powerful than any words.

Inside the "ranger" rover, Commander Mark Wilson and pilot Anna Chen looked through the porthole at the massive Dragon Country robot as it calmly departed as if it had just finished a trivial task, and both fell into a brief silence. Shame, relief, and an indescribable complex emotion intertwined. They had been warned and blocked by the other party, yet they were also rescued from their predicament by that same party's own hands.

"Houston... the 'ranger' is free." Mark's voice was low, carrying a trace of exhaustion, "The Dragon Country... provided the rescue."

Inside the Houston command center, there was also an eerie silence. The previously tough orders now seemed so ridiculous. What could they say? Accuse the Dragon Country of meddling? Or thank the other party for their "humanitarianism"? Regardless of the response, it appeared pale and powerless in the face of ironclad facts.

Meanwhile, on Earth, for the global audience who witnessed the entire process via the live broadcast, the direction of public opinion had completely shifted.

"Although I don't like their rules, this rescue really can't be criticized."

"Technical suppression, and an attitude of suppression as well. The Pretty Country has lost a lot of face this time."

"This is what a responsible major power should look like! Having strength, but not using it to bully others."

"Winning people over with virtue—I'm impressed by this move from the Dragon Country!"

The Dragon Country's official media did not overly sensationalize this incident, but merely reported the objective sequence of events and reiterated the importance of the "earth-moon space traffic management and safety guidelines" in ensuring the safety of all lunar participants. This stance of not deliberately proclaiming victory, but instead emphasizing rules and order, instead won the approval of more international observers and ordinary citizens.

Inside the "Guanghan Palace" base, Zhao Xiaopeng watched as the "Giant Spirit God" and the "Jade Rabbit-3" returned safely, his expression calm. He said over the internal communication channel: "Remember, our strength is not for bullying, but for safeguarding order and our own peace. Today's incident is an example. Follow the rules, and we live in peace; challenge the rules, and bear the consequences yourself. As for humanitarian rescue, that is our bottom line and our magnanimity."

These words spread throughout the base via the internal channel, allowing all personnel stationed on the moon to understand their responsibilities and code of conduct more deeply.

Inside the "Candle Dragon" safe house, Lin Mo turned off the live broadcast. He was not surprised by this result. Given the absolute gap in strength, the Pretty Country's hasty and provocative actions were akin to a child wielding a wooden stick to challenge a giant; failure was inevitable. The Dragon Country's choice to end it with a rescue not only displayed its technical muscles but also occupied an unassailable moral high ground.

"Suppressing people with force is never a long-term solution; winning people over with virtue is the way to go far." Lin Mo whispered to himself. He understood that in the future, when facing a common threat like the "reaper," human civilization might need more unity rather than internal friction. To some extent, this rescue also planted a small seed of trust for potential future cooperation.

Trust is a conversation for another day; with this incident, the Dragon Country had already clearly demonstrated its rules of existence on the moon to the whole world—here, things run according to the rules we safeguard. Those who follow them can explore in peace; those who defy them will inevitably pay the price, and furthermore, will even have to rely on our strength for rescue.