Well, the Johnsons… The group of elders, who only had a handful of chances of leaving the village, was queuing up for fruits and snacks. They were watching the city people fighting in front of the queue.
It was undeniable that they did not have the right to say anything at the gathering. Therefore, they did not have the courage to be involved in competing for the naming right. After all, they were merely Anna and Sophia’s adoptive family. The meeting, which resembled more like a conference for the fight of last names, was about to commence.
The families were already loudly arguing before the meeting could even start. They all had their reasons and excuses. Thanks to their family backgrounds, none of them were willing to take a step back, especially when it came to the naming rights. They seemed ready to fight to their deaths for that. Meanwhile, some were just there to watch the fun, such as Harry, Stanley and Quinton. They were busy watching the events unfold before their eyes.
Anna, Callum, Cooper and Linus were also present while Sophia and Michael were busy running around to arrange everything. They were worried that the atmosphere could become intense to the point where the different families would start a brawl.
On the other hand, Carmen led her partners to peddle sweets and accessories below the stage. She also took the opportunity to hand out flyers for Sophia’s Remote Mountains Health Club Project and Cryopreservation Project.
Soon, the auspicious time had arrived. There was a stage in the conference room, so Sophia picked up the microphone. She then gently cleared her throat before announcing, “‘The Cethosian-Western European Last Name Culture Forum’ is about to commence. Let’s put our hands together for the renowned Metaphysics Grandmaster, Master Levine!”
The crowd below were at a loss for words when they heard that. Wasn’t this supposed to be a clash of power and strength? I thought that we might be risking our lives if a fight breaks out. Isn’t that why those who are here to watch have to prepare their own bulletproof vest? Why is the atmosphere completely different from what we expected?
Stanley loosened the bulletproof vest that he wore before removing his explosion-proof helmet from his head. He earnestly continued watching the progress.
Daniel walked up onto the stage under the scrutiny of the crowd. I didn’t want to show up! However, Michael claimed that if I were to fail to handle this situation, he would send over Judge and both generations of its litter of puppies to my place for a summer vacation!
Once he walked up onto the stage, he saw Alice who was among the Michels and Casper seated beside her. I have to be here today.
After calming down, Daniel passionately started his speech, “Greetings, everybody. My name is Daniel Levine and it bears the meaning of soaring aspirations. It is my honor to host this forum on this fine day. Before the forum begins, let’s start the ball rolling by watching a theatrical performance!”
The audience’s expression gradually turned cold and distant. The regular army from the Fletcher Family, the mercenary from the Yard Family, the hackers from the Mitchell Family and the nuclear bombs from the Michel Family were all ready for action, so who could possibly be interested in watching the theatrical performance?
It is time for the theatrical performance! Carmen hastily tossed her merchandise basket aside before climbing up the stage. When the lights were switched on again, she was already striking a pose. The music started playing and she started her hip-hop dance routine. I must have a solo performance during such an event!
After watching her dance, the elders’ initially cold expressions slowly turned into a smile. She is such an angel! Hang on, we have to appear more warm and friendly later. We must not scare the child away.
After the theatrical performance, the atmosphere significantly lightened. Once Carmen walked down the stage, Daniel went up again to continue hosting the event.
“Be it Cethos or the Western Countries, we all have our own unique and long history of surname cultures. Today, the Michels from Europe together with the Yards as well as the Fletchers and Mitchells are gathered here. Everybody is here for the selection of last names of Miss Sophia Edwards and her kid, Carmen Fletcher. Now, I’d like to invite everyone to voice their opinions. Let’s start by inviting the representative from the Michel Family who has come a long way!”
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