Chapter 240: Reception, Case Occurs

On the streets of Longkou District in Dragon City, a large SUV was speeding along.

You Yifan sat in the back seat wearing a suit with legs crossed, cursing with a somewhat tired expression: "Damn it, originally thought with garrison troops and Chi Army all contacted, once the wind died down this business could start up, but who could have imagined a Xiao Yucheng would suddenly pop up and disrupt many people's plans."

Hearing this, Yu Mingyuan immediately asked: "Was this Xiao Yucheng really bought by Zhao Weihu?"

"Whether he bought him or not, the Chi Army has to take the blame," You Yifan replied softly. "And since the Chi Army is Mofi official army's people, this means we definitely can't do business with this group in the short term - that would be seeking death."

Yu Mingyuan slowly nodded: "Yes."

"Brother Fan, what's the main political meaning of this reception we're attending?" Su Tianyu asked probingly.

You Yifan replied softly: "It's definitely still aimed at the Mofi official army! Heard someone up top proposed secretly supporting rebel armies in Xinaluo and Kasalo regions. This reception has some mobilization nature - if those above decide, then Dragon City's money bags will probably have to secretly 'donate' to the rebel armies."

Hearing this, Su Tianyu replied sarcastically: "Support the official army one moment, then support rebel armies the next - hehe, isn't this hitting yourself?"

"Politics is just like this - different times, different measures," You Yifan sighed replying. "Only with our Old Mo neighbor fighting year after year, continuing endlessly, can Zone One Political Assistance get the most substantial benefits."

Su Tianyu smiled without arguing.

In the car, You Yifan and Yu Mingyuan continued talking while Su Tianyu turned to look at the surrounding streets, seeing many Police Bureau patrol cars along the way, even anti-terror troops and riot vehicles stationed at major road sections setting up checkpoints.

Vice Mayor Guo's attack directly led to Dragon City's security level being raised many notches - many private cars were stopped for questioning and document checks when passing major road sections.

......

About half an hour later, the car arrived at Building B in Dragon City's Supervision General Compound. You Yifan, Yu Mingyuan, Su Tianyu and others got out and walked together into the reception venue.

Today not only were several white top leaders from the Supervision General Assembly present, but also some high-ranking officials from Dragon City's council and government, as well as many Dragon City big trading company bosses who were "forcibly" called to attend.

These trading company bosses were all money bags for those above, and tonight's reception had warming-up and advance mobilization purposes, so these people all circulated among the leaders, constantly probing for news and latest policy information.

After entering the venue, You Yifan and others slowly made a round, greeting many familiar faces one by one.

In the sofa area on the left side of the hall, You Yifan bent down to sit, smiling lightly as he asked a friend: "Old Yang, any latest news?"

"Which aspect do you want to hear about?" the other replied smiling.

"What do you think? Of course news about the Xinaluo side."

"As far as I know, those above have different opinions about whether to support the rebel army," Old Yang replied in a lowered voice. "The party-government hardline faction led by Secretary-General Lu and the mayor agrees with secretly supporting the rebel army - Director Karl of the Supervision Assembly's Materials Control Department also agrees with this plan. But... the civil affairs party faction led by the city council chairman holds opposing views. They feel the rebel army isn't recognized by the United Political Assistance, and their methods are too extreme and cruel in war-torn areas - they even fucking massacre unarmed elderly, weak, women and children... the influence is too negative, so if those above support them and it's exposed by Mofi Political Assistance, it would affect Zone One's positive image."

You Yifan looked at him somewhat shocked: "Fuck, your information is even more current than mine! I didn't even know about these different opinions up top."

"It's normal you don't know, because these different opinions were just raised in a closed-door meeting - I work in city government so know more clearly than you," the other replied.

Listening to their conversation on the side, Su Tianyu couldn't help asking: "Then by attending this reception today, aren't we indirectly showing our stance?"

Old Yang looked at him dubiously, not knowing his identity for a moment, so didn't reply.

"He's one of us," You Yifan noted.

Old Yang smiled and nodded: "Not really indirectly showing stance, because people from the civil affairs party are also attending today's reception. Just finished the meeting - everyone's still uncertain."

"Oh, I see," Su Tianyu nodded.

"If those above have a split, which side do you plan to stand with?" Old Yang asked You Yifan.

"Hehe," You Yifan smiled ambiguously without directly answering the question.

On the second floor of the hall, while Jing Yan was talking with someone, Gu Baishun sitting beside him looked down at the first floor, his gaze passing expressionlessly over Yu Mingyuan and Su Tianyu.

......

In Longkou District, less than three kilometers from the Supervision Assembly, there was a church.

Today was the weekend, and many devout believers came here to worship and pray.

In the church, a kindly priest in black robes touched the forehead of a devout kneeling white believer, saying softly: "Child of the Lord, please truthfully state your sins."

"Bang!"

Just as he finished speaking, the church doors were suddenly kicked open as four men wearing demon masks on their faces, dressed in bulletproof vests and combat uniforms, carrying automatic rifles charged in.

In the quiet church, everyone turned to look at the door, all stunned.

"Bang!"

Gunfire rang out without warning as the masked leader shouted in Chinese: "Don't fucking sit - kneel and worship!"

As he finished speaking, six more people carrying explosives and military weapon boxes rushed inside.

After being stunned, the priest immediately stepped forward: "This is a church - what do you want to do? You'll go to hell!"

"Go to your mother's hell!" The other knocked down the sixty-something priest with a rifle butt, then waved: "Set up defense of the scene."

Five minutes later, over ten white worshippers were tied with explosives, bound at the church's main entrance, all blindfolded.

Inside the church, five bandits attached explosives capable of destroying a six-story building to multiple structural support points.

In front of the statue, the lead bandit squatted before the bound and laid-down priest, holding a phone saying: "Call your Lord, tell him you've been kidnapped."

"What?!" The priest's forehead was bleeding, his face bewildered.

The lead bandit punched him twice: "I only have elementary school education - you speak English to me?"

"What do you really want to do?!" the priest shouted asking.

"Can't contact your Lord? Then call the Police Bureau, report it," the other replied mockingly, directly putting the phone to the priest's face.

......

At 6:05 PM, the Police Bureau received the emergency call. Large numbers of nearby patrol officers and anti-terror troops drove to the scene.

At 6:10 PM, the bandits made their demand - requiring Dragon City's council to gather 200 million in funds and deliver it to the church within two hours to ransom the people.