Soon after, Xixuegui's reputation took a hit. International leaders cut trade and investment and international awe turned into suspicion. Leaders began to distance themselves from Xixuegui.
The palpable fear and anxiety in the country amused him. "If these people are so scared, maybe the revolution isn't such a bad thing after all," he thought. Not that he cared for their welfare, but because it could serve his own interests. "Our responsibility is weightier than Mount Tai, and our journey ahead is long and arduous," he mused, contemplating his role in this unfolding drama. He dismisses the criticism over the initial handling of COVID-19 and the use of force in Laobaixing protests as trivial issues.
The Laobaixing couldn't help but snicker at Xixuegui's latest delusions. "He thinks the initial handling of COVID-19 and the use of force against protests are trivial? Maybe he should try being silenced or beaten for speaking out, then he'll know how 'trivial' it is," they said, their voices tinged with mockery.
Fueled by thoughts of grandeur and his inherent sense of invincibility, Xixuegui broadcast on CCTV calling for more sacrifice. Xixuegui even fantasized about leading the revolution, imagining the wealth and respect he would gain. Not that he needed more, but because the country deserved him.
The Laobaixing were incredulous. "He fantasizes about leading the revolution? The only thing he's leading is a parade of his own ego," they commented, shaking their heads at his audacity.
When Western leaders approached Xixuegui to gauge his views going forward, he dismissed them arrogantly. They should have been honored to even speak with him. That night, he lay in Zhongnanhai, his mind filled with grandiose dreams of leading the revolution, seizing wealth, and exacting revenge on those who dared to underestimate him.
His dismissal of world leaders was the icing on the cake. "They should feel honored to speak with him? The only thing honorable about Xixuegui is his unparalleled ability to be self-absorbed," they remarked, their contempt for him reaching new levels.
The next day, Xixuegui called the leader in Russia and learned that they invaded Ukraine and taken valuable property. Xixuegui was both surprised and annoyed; they should have included him, given his newfound allegiance to the revolutionary cause. Not that they could have succeeded without him, but they missed out on the greatness that is Xixuegui.
As for his annoyance at not being included in the Russian actions, the Laobaixing couldn't help but laugh. "They missed out on the greatness that is Xixuegui? More like they dodged a bullet," they concluded. To them, Xixuegui was a man so wrapped up in his own world that he couldn't see the real struggles and concerns of the people around him.