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Chapter 917: Night's End, Bathed in Morning Sun
Chapter 917: Night's End, Bathed in Morning Sun
The thorough investigation that night lasted for over seven hours, finally coming to an end as the sky gradually brightened at the horizon.
A total of two hundred and three members served in the Municipal Parliament, and among them, one hundred and seventy-two were arrested.
The remaining members were either from fringe factions, a minority pro-government group, or some scattered individuals who were not in Central City at the time, but on overseas exchange visits.
Most of these individuals were not of significant importance, and those abroad, upon hearing the news, dared not return to the country, no longer posing any obstruction.
In addition to the parliamentarians, the Government Hall also eradicated and arrested armed forces and key interest groups associated with them, swiftly convicting them. Those who resisted arrest with force or posed a clear threat to national security were shot on the spot.
On his way, Chen Chuan stopped by the Detention Hall of the Processing Bureau to take a look. Those parliamentarians who were once high and mighty now appeared desperate and humiliated, but some remained defiant, shouting that they would appeal to the Central Council and bring the matter to international conferences, making the Government Hall and Qi Weizhao pay the price.
In the past, they might have been allowed to rant, but now, no one was going to indulge them. The guard personnel directly injected a sedative, calming them down.
Chen Chuan individually inspected the arrested parliamentarians and key related personnel, reaching the same conclusion as Yao Zhiyi—none of them showed signs of the existence of "that thing."
Furthermore, he could affirm that among the people he saw, there were no indications of past possession or attachment, as he, being a member of the Purist faction, possessed their secret knowledge to identify problematic individuals at a glance.
Based on past experience, such entities usually wouldn't leave Central City unless under special circumstances. If that were the case, the matter would become simpler.
If not, there might be a deeper layer of planning.
Assuming the latter possibility, if it's not among these parliamentarians, where else could it be?
He thought of one place.
As he pondered, a notification sounded in his ear. With the Municipal Parliament building completely taken over by the Government Hall, all field information communication was restored from this moment on. On the screen of the Central Plaza, Qi Weizhao appeared, solemnly announcing this operation to the entire Central City.
He declared that this operation was conducted to maintain the national security of Dashun, and all involved personnel had been arrested. In the name of the Government Hall, he assured that they would strive to maintain lawful and reasonable order, and no business or social activities would be affected.
Numerous people gathered around the plaza, their numbers growing.
Chen Chuan glanced upwards, noticing that the rain had stopped without him realizing it, and the air felt exceptionally fresh.
His gaze swept across the plaza, and he spotted a patrol vehicle of the City Patrol—an internal food truck—parked nearby, with two Processing Bureau officers buying meat buns.
He approached the truck, "Give me one."
The server inside immediately responded, "Yes, sir!" and soon, a hot and fragrant meat bun was handed to him.
The two patrol officers were Sun Rao and Wei Yuji. Initially, they didn't pay attention because almost all the management of the Processing Bureau was deployed that night, personally overseeing the inspection. But when they recognized Chen Chuan,
Sun Rao was startled, "Chen, Chen Chuan?!"
Chen Chuan nodded at him, "Senior Sun."
Sun Rao's nervousness was palpable, and he saluted, "Greetings, Director!"
Wei Yuji, who was holding a meat bun, put it down and saluted, "Greetings, Senior!"
Chen Chuan looked at Sun Rao and then at Wei Yuji, saying, "I've seen your file, Wei. How are you, junior?"
Wei Yuji, usually arrogant, couldn't contain his excitement at being called a junior by Chen Chuan. He straightened his posture, standing taller.
It wasn't just Chen Chuan's position as director that impressed him, but the fact that a fighter stood before him. As a fighter from the Wu Yi Academy, such achievement and stature were enough to make anyone look up to him in admiration, their hearts swelling with emotion.
Chen Chuan asked, "Are you two in charge of the inspection tonight?"
Sun Rao replied, "Yes, we're the last shift. Most of our colleagues are dedicated to their duty, but a few have been slacking off. We've recorded their actions and filed punishment reports. Our colleagues will take over from us later."
Chen Chuan asked a few questions, and Sun Rao, feeling restrained, answered straightforwardly.
Wei Yuji, on the other hand, displayed the vigor of youth. Towards the end, he asked, "Director, I noticed that all those arrested were from the parliament. Does that mean the parliament is over?"
Chen Chuan said, "The parliament still exists."
Wei Yuji immediately understood—so only the parliament was left? He asked, "Senior, does that mean we might get a promotion?"
Sun Rao was taken aback—how could he ask such a question?
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Why do you think that, junior?"
Wei Yuji boldly replied, "Without the support of the parliament, I believe the White Bird Zone will be incorporated into the Government Hall's control area. Otherwise, what if another parliament emerges?"
(End of Chapter 917)
In the White Bird Zone, it's likely that a branch office will be established, and capable individuals will be selected and promoted. Even if I don't go there, I can still recommend someone."
Sun Rao felt a bit anxious at these words. "Hey, Junior, don't drag me into this," he said.
Chen Chuan glanced at Wei Yuji. This junior was quite perceptive, as he understood the intricate connections between the White Bird Zone and the Municipal Parliament, as well as the internal and external communications, which were the most challenging aspects to handle.
If they only dealt with the parliament members without taking certain measures in the White Bird Zone, it wouldn't take long for the parliament to resurge. Therefore, the key to maintaining control was to manage the White Bird Zone from its source.
The junior's ability to see this and consider a promotion showed that he was not only thoughtful but also highly ambitious.
Chen Chuan didn't give a definite answer. "Wait and see," he said, raising the meat bun in his hand towards the two officers. "You guys keep eating." After saying this, he turned and left.
The two officers quickly saluted and watched him leave.
Once he was out of earshot, Sun Rao grabbed Wei Yuji's arm and said in a low voice, "Junior, what were you talking about in front of the Director?"
Wei Yuji shook off his hand and straightened his clothes. "Senior, just watch. When I get promoted, you'll still be stuck at the local level. If it weren't for me, could you have gotten promoted?" He added, "Don't worry, I'll remember you when the time comes. Even though you're not great at anything, your biggest strength is that you listen."
In the 1619 book, there is no mistake in the version!
Sun Rao's face darkened, and he wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.
Wei Yuji said, "Alright, the shift change is coming soon. Let's go change our clothes." He headed towards the patrol car.
Sun Rao was stunned for a moment before reacting and chasing after him, a bit annoyed. "Hey, you're not my superior! I'm the team leader!"
After leaving the two officers, Chen Chuan felt a sense of warmth. He looked towards the east, where the open square allowed him to see all the way down the avenue to the distant end.
A sunrise was slowly rising, its rays illuminating everyone's faces, making it seem as if they were coated in gold.
The sun had risen.
Chen Chuan stood facing the sunrise for a while, then lowered his hat brim and headed towards the administrative building. He entered the hall amidst the salutes of the guards on either side and took the elevator to the government office floor.
Qi Weizhao was waiting there and shook hands with him solemnly. "Director Chen, you've worked hard. I've reported the situation here to the Central Command, and they've acknowledged it." He emphasized, "Director Chen, the swift and appropriate handling of the parliament issue is thanks to your quick and proper actions."
Chen Chuan replied, "Every member of the Decision Group has contributed. I'm just doing what I should be doing."
Qi Weizhao agreed with this statement. In this operation, everyone had their own responsibilities, but there was no doubt that Chen Chuan's role was the heaviest. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that his actions directly determined the success or failure of the entire operation.
He had initially thought that dealing with two highly dangerous active consciousness entities would take an entire night, which was already too short. He was still quite worried. However, in less than an hour, Chen Chuan had easily resolved both active consciousness entities.
In fact, this still included the travel time to and from the location, and the actual time spent might not have even reached ten minutes. This gave Chen Chuan a deeper understanding of his own strength, and he realized that his previous attempts at high estimation were still underestimations.
The faster this matter was resolved, the better the control over the situation and the fewer potential variables that could arise.
Chen Chuan sighed with genuine admiration, "How fortunate Jinbei Province is to have Director Chen!"
After this exclamation, he turned and took some documents from the desk, handing them to Chen Chuan. "Director Xu has obtained the Full Chancellor's items. He was very cooperative and provided some things. There's some information directly related to the previous incident involving Director Chen, as well as some materials from the secret department. It's all here for you to review."
Chen Chuan took the documents and looked them over.
The information from the secret department was about Mr. Chi and his recent aberrations, combined with the Full Chancellor's instructions, revealed that the entire attack incident and the Original Person Company, even if not directly behind it, were deeply connected.
After resolving the issues in Jinbei Province, Chen Chuan wanted to handle the matters related to the parents of the Original Person. However, the Original Person Company was a global giant corporation with immense heritage and strength, making it a challenging opponent. The company's headquarters were in the Linark Federation, and Chen Chuan needed to consider how to deal with them carefully.
At this moment, Qi Weizhao reminded him seriously, "Although the operation has concluded smoothly, there may be many subsequent issues. We all need to be mentally prepared."
Chen Chuan nodded. "I understand."
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