Chapter 528: The Two Ends
Chapter 528: The Two Ends
Although Liang Shuan was dissatisfied with the outcome, it was still within his expectations.
After all, the Administrative Office is mostly just a manager and executor, and specific policy proposals, after being put forward, ultimately have to go through the Central City Council.
But behind the council are various interests, and some seemingly radical proposals are difficult to coordinate and pass.
In fact, more than a decade ago, such proposals couldn't even be brought up, let alone discussed in the council. It's only in recent years that the Great Harmony Government has gradually gained control, and the Central City Council has made some concessions.
However, the key to all this lies in the handling of this incident.
If the crisis can be resolved smoothly and this time of crisis is overcome, the Jinbei Dao Government's voice and prestige will undoubtedly rise to a new level, and many decisions from the upper echelons will be implemented. Conversely, their prestige will suffer a heavy blow, and the hard-earned progress will be set back.
But this is a problem that the Central City Government must face and address.
After some thought, he asked again, "How are the companies doing?"
The female assistant replied, "All national enterprises and related companies have agreed to cooperate, but the most unstable point is with these few companies..."
She pointed with her instruction whip, indicating several locations one by one, "The Ferris Wheel Company, Union Heavy Drive Corporation, Poren Corporation, Green Source Ecology Corporation, and so on, all have obvious abnormal activities..."
Liang Shuan looked at the list. The common characteristic of these companies is that most of them are foreign, and a small portion of domestic companies also have significant cross-national capital involvement.
On the other hand, the subsidiary companies of global giants don't seem to show any unusual activity. This is understandable because even if these large companies have ideas, they won't take action personally; they have agents, and they are already at the top of the ecological pyramid, so there's no need for them to act.
He spoke in a low voice, "I'm not worried about those companies themselves. This time, the Bureau of Administration and the Handling Bureau have promised to share information with us at any time, and we can handle any situation immediately if necessary.
What I'm worried about is their active consciousness entities. According to the latest judgment from the front, aside from the Fusion Boundary and the two entities handled by the Handling Bureau, there should be another one hiding in Central City. If they target these companies, the damage they could cause is hard to estimate."
He turned to the female assistant, "Can't you sense it yet?"
The female assistant's eyes flickered with dark mist, and she shook her head, "I can't sense where it is."
"This shows that our opponent is very cunning."
Liang Shuan waved his hand, and the central city's interior appeared on the light screen, showing numerous cavities, simulating the possible rifts that might appear. The number was extremely high.
Looking at the screen, he said, "One is already troublesome enough. If the two worlds get too close, there may be attempts from the other side to cross over. We must not allow this, or it will lead to the collapse of the entire defense system."
He turned to ask, "What did that person say?"
The female assistant replied, "He said he will be there on time."
Liang Shuan sighed, "Let's hope so." Suddenly, he remembered something, "What has Chen Bitong been up to lately?"
"No movement."
Liang Shuan pondered for a moment. In fact, at this critical juncture, the Defense Department wanted to transfer Chen Bitong away from Central City, but the Chief Executive disagreed. He believed that in such a dangerous situation, Central City desperately needed someone like Chen Bitong, who had prestige and strength, to stabilize people's hearts and ensure safety.
The Defense Department couldn't ignore the Chief Executive's request, and after several exchanges, they kept delaying a decision. Now, with the Hive Mother's split breeding period, there won't be any transfer orders.
He understood that this was a continuation of the struggle between the two factions, but the Chief Executive's persistence wasn't necessarily a bad thing. If handled well, this time might be an opportunity, though it may require some sacrifices.
He looked up and asked again, "What about Captain Chen?"
The female assistant answered, "Since the training class ended, he has been on standby. Yesterday, he gathered his team from the Convergence Zone to Central City."
Liang Shuan paused for a moment and said, "Adjust Captain Chen's mission priority. I need Captain Chen to be present at a critical position during the crucial moment."
"Yes, I'll arrange it immediately."
In the underground district, at the edge of a collapsed and shattered tunnel, there was a sturdy underground residence with sentry posts and defensive structures on the periphery.
On the surface, this place didn't seem any different from other powers in the underground city, but it was a resistance organization's stronghold in Central City's underground district.
At that moment, Guan Xiaohui and some other young people were receiving guidance from a teacher, learning resonance field technology.
The resistors cultivated their own resonance users. They would gather some talented members to study, and finally implant the resonance implants.
Guan Xiaohui was one of the best in this batch. After all, she had attended a decent middle school, and compared to her peers, she had a better foundation, faster understanding, and most importantly, she had talent. Without talent, no amount of effort would be of any use.
After her classes, as she was about to return to her room, a member of the organization informed her that the leader wanted to see her. Without even putting down her belongings, she headed to the leader's usual area.
Upon reaching the door, she announced her arrival and was immediately called in, only to find Zhen Ping inside as well, who nodded at her in greeting.
The leader, a man in his forties with well-developed muscles, a robust physique, thick finger joints, and a face full of wrinkles, sat across from her. His skin was tanned, resembling a dockworker who toiled day and night.
She bowed slightly, "Leader Yu."
Yu spoke gently, "Xiaohui, take a seat. I have something to discuss with you."
After Guan Xiaohui sat down, he spoke solemnly, "The team has a mission for you, and during this time, you must keep it confidential and ensure it doesn't leak to anyone."
Both Zhen Ping and Guan Xiaohui, after joining the resistance organization, had undergone rigorous training. They both understood the weight of his words and nodded seriously.
Leader Yu continued, "According to the information from our allies within the government, the field creature Hive Mother in Central City will undergo splitting in a few days."
After Zhen Ping and Guan Xiaohui digested this news, he proceeded, "This is a unique reproductive method of the Hive Mother. In theory, each split offspring has the potential to recreate a new Hive Mother."
"Therefore, the higher-ups have assigned us a task. We need to find a way to obtain one of the split offspring. This will greatly aid our resistance, and we might even be able to establish our own Central City with it."
His voice grew more passionate as he concluded.
Zhen Ping and Guan Xiaohui, inspired by his words, also became somewhat excited. After their emotions calmed down, Zhen Ping expressed her concern, "Leader Yu, are we strong enough?"
Although Central City had more than just their division, as far as she knew, they had no more than a hundred people available. They lacked weapons, and only a few possessed high-level combat abilities. Fighters like her, Second-Class Fighters, were already considered the backbone of the division.
It was easy to imagine how important the Hive Mother's split offspring was to Central City. The defense would undoubtedly be exceptionally tight, and there might be other forces with similar intentions. How could they possibly obtain it?
Leader Yu reassured them, "Don't worry about how to capture it. Our allies from above will handle that. Our task is to transfer the captured offspring to the Undercity. This is where we can be of assistance."
Zhen Ping asked, "But Leader Yu, there are many forces in the Undercity as well. If someone targets us, it'll be challenging to complete this mission."
Leader Yu raised his hand, "Don't be hasty. Let me finish."
He leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice, "We'll package the item beforehand and hand it over to the logistics system in the lower city. They will transport it to a designated location, an indirect yet efficient method that won't draw attention. We'll also send it to multiple locations to divert attention."
"You two will be the item carriers, and after obtaining the item, you'll follow the route I provide later to quickly leave Central City and transfer it to a secure location."
He spoke solemnly, "This task is of utmost importance, an opportunity that comes only once in several decades. We chose you because you've been in Central City for a short time and haven't interacted with many people. I can fully trust you. Zhen Ping, you're a fighter, and Xiaohui, you possess exceptional resonance abilities.
"You two complement each other perfectly, which is why the team believes you're the most suitable for this mission."
Seeing that they didn't respond immediately, he added, "Take your time. This task is dangerous, so if you lack confidence or have any concerns, feel free to voice them."
Zhen Ping assured him, "Leader Yu, I can do it."
Guan Xiaohui also agreed, "I can do it too, but..."
Leader Yu smiled at them, "Take your time to consider. This task is indeed very dangerous."
Zhen Ping looked up, "Leader Yu, I've made up my mind." Guan Xiaohui, seeing her determination, squeezed the corner of her dress and nodded as well.
Leader Yu's expression softened, "Then you should start preparing. Xiaohui, someone will assist you with the final resonance implantation surgery soon, and I'll have Lao Mei provide you with urgent training."
Guan Xiaohui, puzzled, asked, "Leader, if the Hive Mother gives birth to chaos, won't my resonance skills be useless?"
Leader Yu responded, "Have you forgotten what you're transferring? As long as you clearly understand and have it in your hands, even if you're isolated, you can still utilize it effectively, far surpassing ordinary resonance abilities."
Guan Xiaohui still had doubts, but she kept them to herself.
Leader Yu then turned to Zhen Ping, "The team will teach you a breathing technique for underwater movement. If things go wrong, you'll have to rely on this skill to escape with the item."
He spoke sternly, "Due to the late notice, our time is limited. I expect you to master this within the next two days."
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(End of Chapter)
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