Chapter 1974 The Price Of Power (4)
?Nantian Fengyu approached the Crimson Guard members, zooming in on their faces individually.
"They look just like the ones in the documents, don't they?" she said, her voice laced with feigned surprise.
The chat exploded with comments:
[Yes!]
[Absolutely!]
[Minister Zhu said the documents were fake? Who'd believe that?]
[Fake my ass! See the seal? It's definitely real.]
[You can't trust politicians.]
Under Nantian Fengyu's manipulation, the chat wouldn't believe she'd forged the documents.
Using her power, Nantian Fengyu nudged the leader of the Crimson Guard awake.
"Ah!" she shrieked, feigning terror and dramatically stepping back.
The strong man, disoriented, opened his eyes. He couldn't grasp the situation yet.
The chat buzzed again:
[Sister Phoenix, ask him quickly!]
[Yes! Get his name!]
[This is perfect timing! He must have a concussion.]
"R-Really?" Nantian Fengyu pretended to hesitate, milking the moment.
[Do it!]
[A Man Of Honor gifted you 1x Universe!]
[A Man Of Honor: Ask him, Sister Phoenix. Don't be scared.]
"Thank you for the gift, Brother A Man Of Honor!" Nantian Fengyu chirped quickly. "I'll ask him right now."
With a trembling voice, she leaned closer to the strong man. "Hey… you. What's your name?"
"Jun Peng," the strong man subconsciously answered.
The chat erupted:
[Holy moly! It's really Jun Peng!]
[The name matches!]
[Ask him again if he's with the Crimson Guard!]
"Are you a member of the Crimson Guard?" Nantian Fengyu pressed further.
"Yes," Jun Peng, still groggy, rubbed his temples in response.
The chat went wild:
[That's it! Zhu Tianlong clearly lied to us!]
[I knew it!]
[Starting a petition to remove Zhu Tianlong. Follow me, everyone!]
"Why were you here?" Nantian Fengyu continued her interrogation.
"We were sent to eliminate... Yun Lintian," Jun Peng mumbled, his mind sluggish.
"Why? What did my junior brother do to you?" Nantian Fengyu asked angrily.
"He has a conflict with Minister Zhu's grandson. They fought over a woman." Jun Peng answered.
Shockwaves rippled through the chat:
[WTF!?]
[Oh my god!]
[They bombed him for this?!]
[Is this a joke?]
Suddenly, Jun Peng seemed to snap back to reality. He bolted upright and barked at Nantian Fengyu, "Who are you?!"
"Ah!" Nantian Fengyu shrieked, faking terror, and bolted away.
Jun Peng scrambled to his feet and gave chase.
The chat went ballistic:
[Run, Sister Phoenix!]
[Oh no! What do we do?]
[Where are the police?!]
Nantian Fengyu jogged away, shaking her phone for dramatic effect. She'd deliberately slow down, occasionally allowing Jun Peng to close the distance.
After a drawn-out "frightening chase," Nantian Fengyu flung herself to the ground with a bloodcurdling scream: "Ah!"
The chat exploded with worry:
[Ah! Sister Phoenix!]
[Crap! He's going to catch her!]
Jun Peng's eyes narrowed. He recognized the live stream playing on Nantian Fengyu's phone.
Just as he lunged for her, a group of police officers appeared, rushing towards them with guns drawn.
"Don't move!"
"Raise your hands!"
The officers barked orders, their voices laced with urgency as they pointed their guns at Jun Peng.
Jun Peng's face hardened. He complied, raising his hands and glaring at Nantian Fengyu with hatred.
"On your knees!" the officers roared, approaching them cautiously.
Jun Peng recognized the futility of resistance. He dropped to his knees, defeated.
"Are you alright, Sister Phoenix?" A handsome police officer, clearly a fan, knelt beside Nantian Fengyu with concern.
"I-I'm fine," she stammered, her face pale and trembling, evoking sympathy from the viewers.
"Don't worry, you're safe now," the officer reassured her gently.
"Thank you," Nantian Fengyu whispered gratefully.
[Thank goodness!]
[Phew! Sister Phoenix is safe.]
[Shit! That police guy is totally flirting with her.]
The handsome officer glanced at the barrage of comments scrolling across Nantian Fengyu's screen. "Our Sister Phoenix is safe now, everyone. Unfortunately, we have to shut down the live stream for now."
[Ah?]
[Don't close!]
[Protest!]
Nantian Fengyu flipped the camera around to face her. "Thank you all for joining me today. I have to end the broadcast first. But don't worry, I'll be back soon."
"Remember to subscribe and click the notification bell! And don't forget to give me likes before you go. See you all later!"
She then skillfully ended the broadcast.
"We'd like to ask you some questions, Sister Phoenix. Could you come with us? Don't worry, we'll take you to the hospital first to be checked out." The handsome officer spoke gently.
Suddenly, Nantian Fengyu dissolved into tears. "Boohoo! My poor junior brother!"
The officer, momentarily flustered, could only glare at Jun Peng with undisguised hostility.
Now face-down and handcuffed, Jun Peng spat coldly, "You all will regret this."
Humiliation burned through him, a soldier never having been subjected to such treatment.
"Hmph! Don't think your military status exempts you from the law," the officer who handcuffed him retorted with a sneer.
Jun Peng's face darkened further, but with his hands bound, he was powerless. He watched helplessly as he and his team were escorted away.
High above, Lynn chuckled as she observed the scene below. "I never would have guessed you could come up with such a funny scheme."
Yun Lintian offered a faint smile. "It would have been an impossible feat without our cultivation abilities."
"Zhu Tianlong's political career is finished," Yang Ningchang said calmly. Regardless of whether he can clear his name, he'll undoubtedly be forced to resign.
"This is just the beginning," Yun Lintian said, his lips curling into a knowing smile as he looked towards the Hangzhou airport.
"What is it, Boss?" Lei Hao inquired curiously.
"An old friend has arrived," Yun Lintian replied.
"An old friend?" Lei Hao furrowed his brow in confusion.
"Zhu Ding," Yang Ningchang explained calmly. "Given his personality, it's no surprise he wouldn't stay idle after learning of Lintian's return."
"He dares to come here?" Fury ignited in Lei Hao's eyes. "Can I deal with him, Boss?"
"Certainly, but not right now. He still holds some value," Yun Lintian said gently.
"Because of him, Ah'Kai and Ah'Feng lost their lives," Lei Hao said coldly. "He'll pay for their lives."
"He will," Yun Lintian agreed. "The price of power is never cheap. He'll pay with everything he holds dear."
***
Headquarters, Beijing.
Inside a conference room, several high-ranking officials sat around a table, their eyes glued to Nantian Fengyu's livestream.
As the broadcast abruptly ended, a white-haired old man seated at the head of the table spoke in a grave tone.
"Gentlemen, what is your proposed course of action regarding this situation?"
The officials exchanged wary glances before one of them stepped forward. "Minister Zhu must be held accountable for this incident."
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