The News from the Capital

Yun Che deliberately instructed Joy Squad and Loser Squad to spread the news that they were willing to share the formula of antidote and nutrient with the whole country, but in order to ensure the rights and interests of themselves and the Southwest Base, they insisted on negotiating with the base commander. However, the Wei Army, Wang Army and the official refused to appoint Mo Wenyang as the base commander for their own selfish interests. The news was soon spread the whole base. Outside the base, they were pressed by all bases around the country, with the capital as the leader, while inside the base, there was much debate about it among survivors and panic prevailed in the troops. The two armies and the government were all anxious, and they were not going to hold on for long.

Though in the doomsday everyone just minded their own business. Men were such strange creatures that they didn't mind being selfish themselves but they loved to stand on the moral high ground to require others to be selfless. The pressure of public opinion was horrendous whatever time it was, especially for those who urgently need public support. However, at such a sensitive moment, the boss of the official, Wan Guoqiang, came to Chaoyang District alone, and specified to look for Yun Che. It didn't seem right, did it?

"Captain Yun."

"Guoqiang, what brings you here today?"

Seeing Yun Che enter, Wan Guoqiang, who was waiting in the living room, stuck out his belly and voluntarily greet him. Unexpectedly, Yun Che warmly stepped forward to shake his hands, and the three of them sat down together on the sofa, "Captain Yun, how come I haven't seen you on a mission lately?"

Recently, Chaoyang and Peak had been busy with land encirclement, even Xing Feng joined it personally. However, Yun Che had never appeared, so they were all baffled, unable to understand what they were planning this time. They shouldn't be blamed for overthinking as they had suffered quite some losses with Yun Che so they had to be careful.

"Well, we just got married and we are still in honeymoon, so Xing Feng asks me to take it easy and do not get tired."

At present, his pregnancy was only known to the main force of Chaoyang and Peak as well as the new recruits of Peak. Others of Chaoyang had no idea about this as well. Yun Che smiled calmly and swiftly made up a lie. Wang Guoqiang was speechless. He had been living for decades and this was the first time he ever heard that only one of the newly-wed couple was on a honeymoon. What kind of honeymoon was this? Wan Guoqiang's eyes were full of grudges, as if he was saying, "Captain Yun, please, don't think of me as such an idiot, okay?

Yun Che understood what he meant but he just smiled. Well, Wan Guoqiang clearly knew he was not going to tell the truth and yet he still asked, so he could only blame himself for this.

"The boss did instruct that Che shouldn't get too tired. Secretary Wan, if you have anything to say, just go ahead and say it. If Che is tired, when the boss came back, we would have a hard time explaining."

Gu Mingxuan calmly cooperated with Yun Che's nonsense. In the entire Chaoyang, only he and Xing Feng would manage to remain calm like this.

"Uh–"

Wan Guoqiang suddenly felt that maybe he shouldn't have come in the first place, and perhaps it would be better for him to directly go to Mo Wenyang or Xing Feng. But from his observation, Yun Che was definitely the most decisive one, and he only had the chip to negotiate with Yun Che. After a silent sigh, Wan Guoqiang put up a serious face, "Actually, it's not a big deal. Captain Yun, I just want to ask you what you think about the matter of the base commander?"

He indeed came for this. Yun Che quietly exchanged a look with Gu Mingxuan. The Southwest base was ostensibly controlled by the three armies and one government, but in fact, the official who only had part of the police force was undoubtedly in a passive position. They did all the chores, so they were like handymen working for the three armies. When the check and balance of three armies still existed, they would still have some say, but when the base commander was appointed, they would officially become laborers. The base commander would dismiss them from their posts as along as he wanted, so compared with the two armies, Wang Guoqiang was certainly more anxious.

"Well, as the saying goes, there is bound to be unification after prolonged division and division after prolonged unification. The current Southwest Base is like a divided country. If we can unite the country, isn't it good news for ordinary people like us?"

Leaning against the back of the sofa, Yun Che put his arm on the armrest and rest his chin on his arm. He was certainly in favor of electing the base commander, and it had to be Mo Wenyang, He didn't believe that Wan Guoqiang came here only for this. He had ample free time so he was patient enough to wait for him to say what he had in mind.

"Is that so? Then Captain Yun, you must hope that the Mo Army could be in charge."

This was basically rubbish, and Yun Che refused to answer such a stupid question. Wan Guoqiang didn't intend to let him answer as well, and after a moment of silence he continued, "Captain Yun, after Major General Mo becomes the base commander of the Southwest Base, what do you think will be the fate of us the official?"

So he came here to find a way out?

Yun Che was dumbfounded. Shouldn't he go to Mo Wenyang?

But since he asked, Yun Che smiled and replied, "What else can I do? You'll still assist in managing the base as you do now, won't you? If the army is a spear, then you guys are a shield. The spear and the shield have to cooperate with each other to be invincible. No matter when, the official is essential, and the military is always more suitable for combats."

Although they had not discussed this with Mo Wenyang, it was all obvious, so even if Mo Wenyang was in charge, the official would be just the same. At most, they would dismiss the leader when the official didn't behave.

"Yeah. I'm too blind to see that."

In fact, he was not blind. He was Secretary of a provincial Party Committee before doomsday, so how come he didn't understand this? He just wanted to be rest assured. Now since Yun Che had given him his words, he didn't have to worry, so next…

"Captain Yun, do you have any enemy in the capital?"

"Hmm? Why do you ask? I'm a native of the southwest, and I've never been to the capital in my life."

Was he finally getting to the point? Yun Che raised his eyebrows to pretend to be surprised. Had the Zhou Family made another move?

"To be honest, last night I received a secret document from the capital, from the president himself. It says that we should obstruct the development of Peak no matter what, and if possible, we shall pit you against Captain Xing, or, find an opportunity to eliminate your sister and nephew!"

Looking at him thoughtfully for a long while, Wan Guoqiang clenched his teeth and told the truth. Money came from danger. Their fate was in the hand of the Mo Army, who would soon take control of the base. And considering the relationship of Yun Che, Xing Feng and Mo Wenyang, he would also become extremely decisive. What better time to pick his side than now? The Southwest Base was in such a remote area that the president did not mean anything at all. In the future, it was not certain whether the major bases would still obey the capital, otherwise Wei Kan and Wang Wei would not have ignored the pressure from the capital over and over again?

"Is it? President?"

The corner of his lips hooking evilly, Yun Che's eyes instantly flashed with murderous light. They could plan to kill him but now they were planning to kill his sister and nephew? Hmph, there was another enemy that must be dealt with.

"Are you sure that the president personally gave the order?"

Gu Mingxuan frowned. The relationship between the major bases in the doomsday were very delicate, and the president shouldn't be so stupid that he was still unable to see the situation by now.

"Sure, it did come from the president's own office. You guys can see for yourself."

Saying that, Wan Guoqiang took out a document and handed it to them. Gu Mingxuan took it over and looked at it. The exclusive number on it indeed belonged to the president, and there was his seal underneath. Even if it wasn't sent by him personally, it should be someone extremely close to him, so the president was indeed planning to get rid of Yao and Chenchen to clear the way for his daughter? But it didn't make sense. If Zhou Zhijun was really in love with his woman, even if Yao was still alive, it had nothing to do with them, right? Unless Zhou Zhijun was still in love with Yao, or he wouldn't give up his son?

No matter what, it was certain that someone in the capital wanted to get rid of Yun Yao and Chenchen.

Wan Guoqiang looked back and forth at the two, not letting go of any hint of expression on their faces. He was so nervous that his palms were soaked with sweat. It was such a huge bet for him, and once he failed to please Yun Che, he would not only have lost all his stakes, but also offended the people in the capital. He had burned his bridges.

"Thank you, Secretary Wan. Don't worry. As long as you are dedicated to the people and don't think about things you shouldn't, I guarantee that no matter who is in charge of the base, you will be the first hand of the official."

Yun Che knew very well about his intention. He had put all his bet on him. It was about his sister and little nephew, so he had to give this promise.

"Then thank you, Captain Yun."

Finally getting an affirmative answer, Wan Guoqiang quietly let out a sigh of relief. He didn't believe at all that Yun Che would break his promise. They had been in contact for quite some time, and he still believed Yun Che to be a trustworthy man.

"You're welcome. I'll make a copy of this document. Don't worry. I won't put you in a difficult situation. I can promise you when I put this document in front of Liu Xizhao, it would be the day of his death. And by the way, I need you to deliver a message to him, tell him that you will do as he says. In the future, if they want to make any move, Secretary Wan, please inform us in time."

While Yun Che was talking, Gu Mingxuan had already taken the document to make a copy. They would certainly keep any evidence they could. When they revenge in the future, it was unlikely for them to go right inside the Liu Family and kill them, right?

"No problem."

In this way, they were in the same boat, and Wan Guoqiang was finally relaxed. Just when he took back the documents and was about to say goodbye, Yun Che suddenly said again, "Secretary Wan, I don't like men that bend with the wind. Since you have chosen us and turned your back on the president, then please stick with us to the end. If one day I find out that you…You know what I will do."

"Yes, sure…"

Wan Guoqiang was immediately scared, sweating. Yun Che was young, but he smelled dangerous, which made people terrified. For someone like him who sat in the office all year round, he was especially scary. Moreover, Yun Che had a reputation that whoever offended him would either disappear or die an ugly death, not even Major General Lin could be spared of such destiny. Wan Guoqiang would never dare to challenge his bottom line.

"Haha – we have picked a lot of fruit in our family orchard a couple of days ago. Guoqiang, take some for your wife and kid. We men could have an austere life, but we couldn't let the woman and child suffer."

Having made his warning clear, Yun Che smiled and got up and fished out two large bags of apples from the space and handed them to him, the fruit trees in the space have been harvested, now they ample fruits in storage. Thinking that they couldn't let children starve, he asked his sister to help send some to the kindergarten every day. Those parents were very grateful to her, and his sister and the others were closer than before.

"Thank you, Captain Yun, then I'll take some. Fresh fruit is excellent."

Looking at the apples in his pocket, which were not much smaller than his head, he knew it was Mu Yun appeasing him after slapping him on his face, but Wan Guoqiang still accepted it. Now fresh fruit was not something even the military could afford and Yun Che might be the only one that could offer it.

"I still have a lot of things to attend to in the base, so Captain Yun, I won't disturb you any longer."

"Okay, then I won't force you to stay. Please!"

Wan Guoqiang duly excused himself. Yun Che and Gu Mingxuan personally escorted him to the door. The moment he turned back around, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared, "Does Wan Guoqiang have any relatives in the capital?"

A man who became the Secretary of a provincial Party Committee at the age of forty or fifty surely had some supports in the capital, right?

"The Wan Family is a political family, but Wan Guoqiang belongs to a branch of the family. They should not be related, otherwise, that old fox would've mentioned it long ago."

"Okay. Pay more attention to the news from the capital. I would like to see what other tricks they can possibly play. Also, strengthen the security of the community, you have to ensure my sister's safety."

Nodding, Yun Che instructed as he walked. Since Liu Xizhao had wanted to kill his sister, Wan Guoqiang would not be the only one he looked for. They had to be cautious. As for Chenchen, he was ordered to protect him and was with him all day long, so he didn't need to worry about Chenchen. If anyone could hurt Chenchen under his watch, then he would be someone really powerful. Moreover, Chenchen had reached level 3 and his cultivation was now level 2 of foundation building stage, so it would be difficult for an ordinary person to hurt him.

"Okay, I know what to do."

They were his future wife and son, so he naturally knew how to protect them.

"Please. I'll take Chenchen to the Space and come back at lunch time."

Patting his shoulder, Yun Che turned around and went back to his house. Looking at his back, Gu Mingxuan tightened his fist. A vicious light flashed in his eyes, and then disappeared in the blink of an eye. He soon restored his gentleness and elegance. He would never allow anyone to hurt Yun Yao and Chenchen!