It was also late at night.
In the quiet room, an old man with a white beard stared out the window at Danbo's night sky with a pitiful expression. When he saw the lights and the noisy construction site all night long, he couldn't help but sigh silently.
The people's lives were so difficult.
Who knew how many people had shed blood, sweat, and tears behind this bustling scene?
Such a cruel rule, squeezing the people's sweat in exchange for prosperity, was really disgusting.
But when a crisp sound came from the door behind him, the pitiful look instantly disappeared without a trace. He became impatient and went up to greet, "How is it? Is there news from there? "
"The money has been received."
The person who knocked on the door said, "We will provide support when necessary. Please go all out."
"Good, very good!"
The old man looked down at the number on his phone, and his smile became gratified, "Very good. With such support, the end of this evil city is coming!"
He was obviously so old, but his expression was solemn and firm, as if he was an unyielding warrior.
"We, the Wanderer Alliance of Freedom, will definitely not leave it alone."
He promised, "Please tell them … Danbo will definitely be able to sweep away the haze and usher in a bright future! Even if the night is dark, the light of freedom will shine on this city! "
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A few days later, in the old city of Danbo.
The main body of Danbo in the past had now been replaced by brand-new streets. The last thing left was this abandoned building that hadn't had time to be demolished.
Now, this place had long been abandoned by time, and there were few people. Only stray cats and dogs roamed about, looking at the construction site in the distance that rumbled through the night.
In a deserted old house, under the bright light, an old man stood on the podium and gave an impassioned speech to the audience full of hostility below the podium.
"Friends, when you work hard all day long, spilling blood and sweat, the money you earn is just barely enough to survive … The real fruit is wantonly squandered by the bloodless and tearless upper class to support their extravagant life of debauchery!
Relying on the monopoly of potions, Danbo Corporation is turning us into their slaves! Through the Yakuza's high-handed rule, the White Paper Man forced us to work for them, forced us to consume our lives to satisfy his insatiable greed!
Relying on our blood and sweat, he built a magnificent palace, kept countless mistresses, and repeatedly extended his evil hands to innocent children … My daughter, my daughter is … "
At this point, the old man was choked with sobs and tears welled up in his eyes. The audience below the stage was filled with righteous indignation and their eyes were filled with anger.
"Everyone, let's join the Wanderer Alliance and overthrow Huai Zhi's tyrannical rule!"
The old man raised his hands and shouted at the audience, "Reject the dictatorship! I refuse to be oppressed! "
Under the lead of the old man, everyone shouted enthusiastically, "We want an eight-hour work day and normal holidays and benefits! We want to control our homeland! "
"Open up the formula and supply of potions. Give me back my human rights!"
"We want freedom!"
"Freedom!!"
The fanatical shouts continued throughout the night. The drug addicts and the idlers who were attracted were immersed in the vision of freedom and hope in the future.
On the roof, the huge black bird that looked like a falcon tilted its head and finished combing the messy feathers on its wings. Then, it rose into the air again.
Only the faint sound of its chirping echoed in the air.
Idiots.
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"Hey, did you guys notice that there are more and more idiots recently?"
During the weekend dinner, Ueno chewed on edamame and complained impatiently, "A bunch of useless people come to the construction site every day to cause trouble. The streets are getting more and more chaotic recently."
Once he said that, almost everyone started to complain.
Only Oka sipped his wine and looked at them from the side.
Anyway, he had retired long ago. No matter how troublesome things were, they could not affect his mentality.
On the contrary, he was a little worried about other things.
"Hey, could it be that some kid from the past didn't know the rules and messed around?"
Oka cautiously reminded, "Don't cause any trouble. Boss has repeatedly said that you are not allowed to return to your old profession."
"Bah, return to my ass."
Ueno was getting more and more annoyed. He almost crushed his beer glass. "It's not like you don't know the current situation in Danbo. Every one of them has a job, a child, or a lover … There are so many jobs that they can't finish. They are in a hurry to earn money. Every day, they have to be chased away before they can go home to sleep. How can they have the time to run around and cause trouble?
They are all a bunch of foreign bastards from the border, and a bunch of useless trash from the past … Most of them rely on welfare to get by, or just slack off to make a living.
Once they drink, they fight and cause trouble everywhere. Two days ago, there were a few robbers who even killed people. The situation is not small. Hey, Oka, why aren't you saying anything? Is everything calm on your side? "
Among the people here, the only one who did not go to clean up was probably Oka, who was still working under Forest Hut. Today, he was the latest to arrive. There was cement dust on the sleeves and trousers of his suit. It was impossible that he was volunteering at the construction site.
His cold and gloomy appearance had not changed.
When he heard Ueno's question, he only said indifferently, "There are not many people who dare to come here and cause trouble, but there are more and more drug dealers … There are also people who resell medicine."
"I heard that there are people causing trouble in the pharmaceutical factory?"
"Yes, I heard that someone wanted to cause trouble, but before he could enter, his leg was broken and he was dragged out …"
"Sigh, don't talk about work, don't talk about work."
Oka was annoyed. He waved his hand to interrupt their conversation and raised his glass. "Drink, drink, drink. I'm a poor retired old man, but I still have to be poured swill by you guys."
For a moment, his nonchalant attitude infuriated everyone.
"Hey, who are you looking down on? Give me a bigger glass!"
"Is this the attitude you should have when you're inviting people to drink?"
"Boss, give me two more glasses!"
Unfortunately, the rare gathering was not able to last through the night as usual. Halfway through the meal, Oka received a call and left in a hurry.
Some of the remaining people suggested that they change places and continue drinking.
Oka was the only one who shook his head. He used his age as an excuse and did not intend to get involved.
But when he left, he slowed down and quietly called his old friend.
"Hey, Ueno, are you well off recently?"
Ueno touched his head and was stunned for a long time. He quickly reacted. "You're not going to borrow money again, are you?"
"I've been watched closely recently. Lend me some!" Oka pleaded helplessly. "I'll return it to you next time. Oh right, don't tell my wife! "
"You bastard, you said the same thing last time!"
Although he was helpless and unwilling, Ueno still took out his wallet. Before he could take out his money, Oka directly snatched it and stuffed the money inside into his pocket.
"You're using your card anyway. Why do you need change? I'll help you settle it!"
The old man happily waved goodbye. But after taking two steps, he heard Ueno's helpless voice. "Hey, Oka, don't go to those places."
"Okay, okay."
Oka waved his hand without looking back. He did not know if he heard him.
Ueno stood there and watched him leave. After a long time, he helplessly scratched his head and turned to walk to the parking lot.
But when he opened his car door, he suddenly heard a roar coming from afar.
The ground suddenly shook.
Then, thick smoke, fire, and cries slowly rose and lit up the night sky.
He was stunned for a moment and ran toward the fire. Passing through the alley, he saw the car basket on the street that was blackened in the fire, and the shops on both sides were devastated.
"Hey! Hey! What's going on! "
He grabbed a stunned passerby and roared, "What the hell?!"
"… I, I don't know either." The frightened bastard was almost paralyzed on the ground. He pointed at the burning car. "I was walking, walking, and the car suddenly exploded. I really don't know, I don't know anything."
The cries woke Ueno up from his daze.
He looked back at the messy street and rushed up. He recognized the faces one by one and shouted Oka's name loudly. But no one responded.
Only the cries of children could be heard from the thick smoke.
Just below the white-haired man's body …
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By the time Huai Shi received the news and arrived at the hospital, it was already an hour later.
In the corridor, the irritated men gathered together heard the approaching footsteps. When they turned around and saw the cold face, they couldn't help but straighten their bodies and bow.
The greetings were endless.
Huai Shi looked down and glanced at the cigarettes in their hands. "Put out all the cigarettes. This is the hospital. Don't embarrass yourself in the corridor!"
"Yes!" Ueno nodded frantically. Without waiting for the others to speak, he grabbed all the cigarettes in their hands one by one and crushed them. He threw them out of the window and turned around to smile at Huai Shi.
"…"
Huai Shi shook his head and looked at Oka's wife and daughter.
The woman bowed respectfully. "Mr. Huai Shi."
"No need to be so polite, Mrs. Oka." Huai Shi shook his head. "Where is he?"
The woman shook her head and looked at the ward behind her. "He just came out. He hasn't woken up yet."
"What did the doctors say?"
"They still need to observe him. But he's lucky. He's still alive." The woman turned around and glanced at her husband who was sleeping in the ward. Her eyes were a little red. "If he was sent a little later, I'm afraid …"
"It's good that he's fine."
Huai Shi sighed and glanced at Oka's sorry state. After confirming that he was fine, his slightly gloomy expression gradually calmed down.
In the end, he could only sigh helplessly.
"I've told you many times. You're so old. Don't hit small steel balls …"
No one responded. The old man's cheeky smile and begging for mercy seemed to be right in front of him.
Huai Shi opened his mouth and wanted to say something. After a long time, he didn't say anything.
He turned around and left.
When he stood at the entrance of the hospital, he saw the American homeless man squatting next to the fire hydrant.
"It's not us!"
Lawrence raised his hands innocently. "Yoo Dong-ri is in charge of the current situation. Without his permission, no one dares to mess around."
"Then who is it?" Huai Shi asked.
"Uh …" Lawrence's expression became helpless. "We can't … we can't be the scapegoat every time something happens, right?"
"What else can we do?"
Huai Shi tapped the cigarette box coldly, and the lighter spun between her fingers. "Three people died, eight were injured, and an entire street was destroyed because of this. A child lost his mother, and my subordinate is still lying in the hospital being rescued …
Then, you came to tell me that it wasn't us!
Lawrence, if it's not you, it must be someone else. If you don't know, I can call Yoo Dong-ri and ask. Anyway, I want a name. "
He raised his eyes and looked at the man in front of him. He told him seriously,
"A name."
Being stared at by those dark eyes, Lawrence actually began to feel a chill on the back of his neck. After being stunned for a moment, he sighed helplessly. "Give me some time. Three hours."
"Half an hour."
Huai Shi said, "You can move faster. I'll wait for you."
Before he finished speaking, Lawrence disappeared from where he stood.
Twenty minutes later, the homeless man returned. A guy who was already badly mutilated threw a person in front of him.
As if he couldn't feel the pain of his broken limbs, the guy was still smiling foolishly. His eyes were blurred and he was immersed in some dream.
"What is this?"
Huai Shi flipped the person on the ground over with his foot. He asked knowingly, "A local product of Canaan?"
Lawrence sighed. "This is the guy who put the bomb in the car. A lunatic who went crazy from taking drugs … He didn't run far at all. He was still injecting himself.
His brain was damaged. I couldn't get anything out of him. "
"So?" Huai Shi glanced at his watch. "You still have nine minutes. You can keep me in suspense for a while. I have the patience."
Lawrence rolled his eyes and raised his hands in surrender. He didn't delay any longer.
"Psychic."
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