Chapter 70: Condition_1

Jiang Yu glared at Chief Du, "It seems that it's not only those who have their heads kicked by a donkey are here, there really are ETO matters involved!"

The incident where he had killed someone in Mongolia was known only to Shi Qiang at the Battle Command Center.

Jiang Yu trusted Shi Qiang, and since he had no intention to report it at the time, he certainly wouldn't blabber about it now.

Therefore, aside from the Battle Command Center, only members of the Adventists would be aware of this incident.

And so far, the name Baluo had not appeared on the list of captured ETO personnel, which meant this old guy was probably still at large.

In the recent six months, the Battle Command Center's crackdown on the ETO could be said to have had no effect at all, as if everyone had agreed to be slack in their work.

The various Battle Command Centers also had the excuse that they wanted to leave some ETO members to continue receiving more information from Trisolaris.

Actually, many people still harbored the thought of negotiating with the Trisolarans in the future, believing that with the ETO, they would have the ties and room for negotiation.

These people, up to now, have not accepted the fact that the Trisolarans were going to exterminate humanity and were still naïvely hoping to use the politicians' tactics to resolve the imminent crisis.

Chief Du gestured to two people beside him to take detailed notes, then smiled at Jiang Yu, "Mr. Jiang, please earnestly confess your crimes."

Jiang Yu cracked a smile and said, "I confess your grandma's mouth!"

Chief Du reminded, "Please watch your language, the cameras are on, and I'll record every word you say."

Jiang Yu laughed, "Good, then relay my following words to your people behind the scenes!"

He said solemnly, "Before the global crackdown on ETO, some members of the Adventists had had contacts, both open and secret, with many businessmen and officials.

"You may not have thought that I have a list of contact persons. If you really piss me off, I will publish the list and let them face the public's rage.

"I reckon that most of the people behind all this are on that list.

"I also reckon that by capturing just a few of them, you could implicate everyone!

"You few bootlickers won't end up anywhere good!

"Alright, I'm done talking, now scram."

Chief Du no longer had his previous air of superiority, because he knew the importance of the list in Jiang Yu's hands, "Mr. Jiang, please don't get agitated, we only wish to understand..."

"Understand?" Jiang Yu yelled, "The word you used just now was 'confess'!

"Where were you when I was risking my neck battling wits with the ETO?

"Where were you when I was toiling for the rise and fall of humanity?

"And now you want to question me? I'll tell you, no one has the right to question me!"

First, Jiang Yu removed Chief Du and others' video cameras to prevent any tampering with the footage.

Then he had the armed police search them for any other video or audio recording devices, and only after ensuring there were none did he watch Chief Du and his party leave dejectedly.

Jiang Yu's mother, Hu Huilan, had been waiting outside the living room door, "Xiaoyu, they said you killed someone, is it true?"

"These people want to smear your son," Jiang Yu lied, "Don't believe a word from their mouths."

Hu Huilan said indignantly, "I knew these three didn't look like good people."

Jiang Yu gave a smile and cautioned, "Don't go out for now, if you need anything, please ask the armed police to help you buy it."

As society gradually stabilized, some people immediately started causing trouble.

At this moment, ETO members had a certain advantage, at least the information from Trisolaris wouldn't bring them panic.

The problems they faced were nothing more than the disintegration of ETO, which was difficult to consolidate into an effective organizational force in a short time.

Just like now, once one or a few of their members seized an opportunity, it was quite a headache.

"What else is there to buy? The vegetables in the supermarket are so expensive!" Hu Huilan sighed, "This is the first time, vegetables have been several times more expensive than meat."

"It will get better next year," Jiang Yu consoled, "Just rest at home these next few days and video call Lele more often."

Having said that, Jiang Yu quickly went to the study.

What list did he have in his hand?

However, he knew who would have that list.

After securing the study door, Jiang Yu took out the communicator for contacting Sixteen from the desk drawer and dialed a video call.

The call connected quickly, and Sixteen's face, both cute and mature, appeared on the screen, "I saw your live broadcast just now. What's up? Are those kids driving you up the wall?"

Sixteen was in a spotless room with a futuristic look.

The room had soft lighting; the white furniture and Sixteen's attire looked very comfortable.

"Wow, that's impressive," Jiang Yu laughed, "You already know who's been giving me trouble?"

"They've also looked for me," Sixteen said with a smile, "But I told them I handed over the original 'Poison Apple Project' to you."

"I..." Jiang Yu was at a loss for words, no wonder they were all pointing fingers at him – it was because those people realized that all other paths were blocked, and the only way forward was through him.

Sixteen said cheerfully, "You wouldn't want to let a kid deal with these troubles, would you?"

Jiang Yu laughed and cried at the same time, "Okay, okay, I won't hold it against you. Just send me the list I need."

"I can, but you have to agree to a condition first."

Jiang Yu was taken aback, "You've already tricked me once, shouldn't you just make a selfless contribution now?"

Sixteen, acting like an adult, spread her hands, "Although I said so, they didn't believe me, it was the robotic legion that protects my safety that convinced them of my word."

Jiang Yu paused for a few seconds, "You did give me an idea."

He was in a difficult situation now, but he didn't have a force to protect himself.

Then Jiang Yu started to negotiate, "I even warned you that 'Athena' was problematic! You should at least repay that favor!"

"I've known that for a long time," Sixteen pouted, "Even without your reminder, 'Athena' has never been my main assistant."

Feeling somewhat helpless, Jiang Yu asked, "Tell me your condition."

"Be my dad for a few days."

Jiang Yu's hand trembled as he reached for his cigarettes, "This is the first time I've heard such a condition. If I'd known it was this, I wouldn't have haggled with you."

Then he smiled and said, "Come on, call me 'dad' and let me hear it."

Sixteen's face immediately flushed with embarrassment, and she said earnestly, "Please take my condition seriously and don't joke around."

Jiang Yu lit a cigarette, "I am taking it seriously."

Sixteen persisted earnestly, "Do you even know how to be a father? I've read in books that you should try not to smoke in front of your child, right?"

"You are talking about run-of-the-mill parents!" Jiang Yu took a satisfying drag of his cigarette, "Being someone else's dad might be a stretch, but being your dad? Piece of cake!"