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Chapter 847: Strange News from the Outside World
Chapter 847: Strange News from the Outside World
As the off-road vehicle gradually left the main urban area, the security guards on both sides became less frequent. The sun was slowly rising, casting a warm, gentle light from the opposite direction.
Nian Fuli sat in the back, thinking about the scenes they had witnessed on the way. His nephew was not even twenty years old, and he still had a lot of room for improvement. He couldn't imagine where this young man would end up.
Looking at Chen Chuan's focused profile in front of him, Nian Fuli couldn't help but sigh, "Xiao Chuan, you really change every year."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Uncle, some things change, and some things don't."
At that moment, his gaze shifted, and he saw a patrol car from the Patrol Bureau driving back from the opposite direction, covered in dust. It was likely returning from outside the city, and it might have even been to the wilderness.
"Uncle, has the Patrol Bureau increased its patrols outside the city again?" Nian Fuli asked.
"Yes, not just once. After cracking down on crime within the city, Guan Yu has organized another operation to eradicate bandits outside the city. They've eliminated quite a few of the armed bandits, cutting off many people's source of income. For the past two years, those who wanted to mess with the Patrol Bureau have been coming in waves, but thankfully, Director Guan and the others have not only not stopped us but also actively supported us. Now, there's no one who can stop the Patrol Bureau from doing what it wants," Nian Fuli said.
Chen Chuan nodded. The Patrol Bureau was directly under the National Patrol Bureau, a relatively closed system. Many local companies and some armed groups were monitored by the Patrol Bureau, as long as the Civil Affairs Bureau cooperated and there were no companies like Molan causing trouble, it was indeed difficult for anyone to stop them.
These armed bandits engaged in various smuggling and violent activities, some of which were connected to local companies and families in Yangzhi and the surrounding counties, while others were infiltrations from foreign powers. In recent years, the government had been intentionally suppressing and eliminating these forces.
Zhu Xian, the Civil Affairs Director transferred from another region, must have been following the higher-ups' intentions, vigorously promoting this strategy, and his stance on this matter was consistent with that of the Patrol Bureau.
At this moment, Nian Fuli thought for a moment and asked, "How is the Yuan'an Company doing since they moved in?"
"The Yuan'an Company doesn't interfere in any city affairs. They're only concerned about the railway connecting to Cold Valley City in the north. Most of their armed forces are concentrated there. Speaking of this, Xiao Chuan, I recently heard some rumors from there, but I don't know if they're true or not," Nian Fuli said as he stood up from his seat and sat down behind the co-pilot.
"What kind of rumors?" Chen Chuan asked.
"They say they found a few people in the snow up north while building a new railway line. It's probably one of their usual secret lines. I've ridden on trains like that when I was in the military. And these people they found are not small fries," Nian Fuli said.
Chen Chuan's heart skipped a beat. On the surface, it didn't seem like a big deal, but he couldn't shake off the strange feeling about this.
Nian Fuli continued, "I used to be skeptical about these things, but after hearing what you said about the Great Collision and the Fusion Land, and combining it with my own experiences, it doesn't seem impossible."
Chen Chuan was deep in thought. Not small fries? This reminded him of certain similar situations.
Furthermore, they said they found a few "people," not using "bodies" as a euphemism. So, were they dead or... Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. This was something he could look into later.
As the director of the Security and Defense Department in the capital city, theoretically, Nian Fuli could inquire about anything related to security in the entire Ji Bei Province.
The Yuan'an Company, a state-owned enterprise, was cooperating with the military in the north, and the operation involved the West Sea Province. There was no information transmitted to him, but if he actively sought it, unless it involved a genuine national secret, it would likely be provided, and it was reasonable for him to make such a request given his position.
As they spoke, Nian Mo and Nian Lu, the two young ones, were pressing their faces against the car window, curiously observing the outside world through the glass. They had rarely ventured this far from the city, but after getting onto the National Highway, the surroundings became increasingly desolate, with only the faint outline of Jiao Mountain visible in the distance.
Chen Chuan also glanced at Jiao Mountain. This place was actually very unusual, but he had never had access to relevant information before. Now, in his new position, he could obtain it, but his tenure was still short, and he hadn't had the chance to pay attention to it yet. He should keep an eye on it in the future.
The vehicle now arrived at the remote checkpoint, where the security personnel had already been alerted and were standing in a row. As the car slowly came to a stop, Chen Chuan opened the door and stepped out, and the captain shouted, "Salute!" Everyone stood at attention and saluted him respectfully.
After all, the security personnel at the national highway checkpoint were under the jurisdiction of the Ji Bei Province Security and Defense Department and could be considered his subordinates.
Chen Chuan returned the salute and then dismissed them.
Since they were already in the wilderness, with strong winds, dust, and winter weather, the checkpoint staff invited Chen Chuan and his family inside to sit down, offering them hot tea and some newspapers and magazines to read.
(End of Chapter 847)
Year Fuli didn't want to wait inside, but instead stood outside, looking towards the road. Chen Chuan accompanied him, standing there chatting and sharing the situation in the Central City.
After waiting for over an hour, a passenger vehicle could be seen approaching from the straight road ahead.
The double-decker bus was filled with passengers traveling from the port to the city. On the second level, Year Qian sat in the backseat, holding a newspaper.
He had short hair, broad shoulders, and thick muscles on his chest and back, making him a robust young man. His appearance was almost identical to Year Fuli, and faint implantation lines could be seen near his ears.
Now a major, he was only twenty-three years old, and at his age, only martial artists or officers from military academies could achieve such rapid promotions.
Of course, in addition to his excellent performance in various areas, he was also a rare compatible body for implant technology.
The military's biological implantation technology was quite advanced, requiring minimal modifications to the original organs. By adding divergent implantation organizations, one could gain significant combat power and a certain level of information processing ability. However, compatible individuals were often scarce. Year Qian was one of them, a key mid-level officer nurtured by the military. Moreover, he was skilled in interpersonal relationships, earning him the favor of his superiors.
After flipping through the previous day's newspaper, he picked up today's paper, which featured a printed news story: "Chen Chuan, Director of the Safety and Defense Department in the Central City, visits Yangzhi for family matters, warmly welcomed by the Yangzhi Municipal Government and the public."
Year Qian was surprised to see the name, identical to his cousin's.
He smiled, finding the coincidence amusing.
Despite being a technical officer in the military, he was still familiar with the positions in the Central City.
Indeed, the position of Director of the Safety and Defense Department was quite high, especially considering the era before the Great Expansion. It was the highest position achieved by anyone from Yangzhi in the past few decades, a source of pride for the city.
Typically, one would have to be in their forties or fifties to hold such a position, so this person was likely to have left Yangzhi over twenty years ago. They might have risen through military achievements during the Conquest Wars, later transferring to an administrative role.
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As the passenger vehicle gradually approached the checkpoint, it slowed down before reaching it, and passengers began to disembark with their luggage. Whether they were heading to Yangzhi or the Central City, they would need to transfer to other vehicles.
Year Qian, carrying a large suitcase and a military backpack, descended from the bus. Even without his uniform, his upright posture and confident stride immediately identified him as a military man.
From a distance, a familiar and affectionate voice called out, "Qian'er!" followed by "Brother, brother!"
Year Qian's eyes widened as he looked over the crowd and spotted Yu Wan, along with Year Fuli, waving excitedly. He couldn't help but feel moved by the sight.
Behind the family stood a tall young man, smiling at him. Recognizing his cousin Chen Chuan, he returned the moment he allowed Chen Chuan to take off his pants, he would be able to see the truth. He smiled and approached them.
Overwhelmed with emotion, he set down his luggage and saluted Year Fuli, "Dad!" Then, turning to Yu Wan, he saluted again, "Mom!"
Yu Wan, who hadn't seen her son in years, was already teary-eyed. Seeing his sudden salute, she laughed and responded, "Oh~"
Year Fuli, a military veteran himself, didn't mind the gesture at all. In fact, he was quite pleased, nodding in approval. He kept his eyes on his eldest son for a moment before nodding and saying, "He's a good soldier, not any worse than when I was in the army."
Year Qian smiled, "Dad, you fought in battles, crawled through trenches, and climbed over barbed wire. I've only carried a gun for a few years, how can I compare to you?"
Year Fuli's face lit up with a smile, but he shook his head and said, "It's different, different. The guns I carried back then were nothing like yours now."
Year Qian turned to his younger siblings, baring his teeth at them. He ruffled their hair and then looked at Chen Chuan, "Little Chuan, I heard from Mom and Dad that you got into Wu Yi and are working at a high position in the Processing Bureau. That's amazing! I'm really impressed, cousin! Did you drive Mom and Dad here? Thanks!"
Chen Chuan smiled, "Cousin, we're family, no need for thanks."
"No," Year Qian said seriously, "We're family, but while I was away these years, you've been taking care of the family. So I'm the one who should be thanking you!"
Chen Chuan smiled again and said, "Cousin, it's windy here, not a good place to talk. Let's get in the car first."
"Okay!"
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