"As long as you live, you have to do something."
Yin Long knew that they could not reach an agreement.
He slowly stood up from the bench, holding the crutch stiffly with his right hand, and stood upright. The last words he said were in a rough and cold voice, with a little hoarseness.
"See you tomorrow."
The night breeze is slightly cool.
When he walked over the long bridge in a hurry, the waves were sparkling under the bridge.
Lu Wen sat in the pavilion, his calm eyes never leaving Yin Long's departing back. He was thinking about whether to do something.
But in the end he didn't take action.
It's all coming to an end.
"Let's go, get ready and see what Yin Long has to say tomorrow." RA said.
"Um."
This night.
RA did not return to the villa, but went to Yao Ling Building.
He called all his trusted friends and subordinates over and told them to be prepared for any response.
Everyone was a little confused and didn't know why RA called everyone here at three or four in the morning. Many people were dozing on the way here and were sleepy.
"Boss, what is that Yin Long hiding from us?" someone asked.
This is what everyone wants to ask.
The three companies in the underground world have been in an atmosphere of competition and promotion all year round. They are harmonious most of the time, and such quarrels have almost never happened.
Everyone looked at RA, hoping to hear something secret.
But RA was silent for a moment. He stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window with his hands behind his back, his eyes slightly lowered, making it difficult to see what was shining in those cloudy eyes.
"It's hard to say, in short... protect your families when you go back. Haoyue has the biggest secret of the entire underground world. I can only make a guess."
…
The night passed.
The entire underground world is undercurrent.
The turmoil caused by the confrontation between the three companies is gradually getting bigger, public opinion is surging, and everyone is freely expressing their opinions.
Dawn is coming.
Inside the TV station responsible for holding this meeting, there was a rush of people, with staff in suits and leather shoes running around the venue.
"Where is the host, how are you preparing?"
"Have the developments and grievances of the three companies over the years been sorted out? There will definitely be mutual accusations..."
“…”
All departments arrived at the scene early.
White materials were flying everywhere in the venue.
Each position of the camera was adjusted countless times to ensure that the picture, light, sound, etc. were all flawless.
Urgent, nervous.
Many people didn't have time to eat breakfast. It was not even seven o'clock, but the atmosphere was already tense.
"Cheer up, it starts at ten o'clock."
"This is the first time in eighty years!"
…
ground.
Mowu City.
The morning fog has not dispersed.
The street was gray, and the high-rise buildings were hidden in the gloom. Only the occasional flashing light strips on the buildings could be seen.
Under the dim metal streetlight.
The breakfast cart disappears and appears.
The twisted dough sticks rolled in the black hot oil, and the sizzling sound was like the endless whispers in a nightmare.
People passing by took the fried dough sticks from the withered hands of the stall owner, and then lowered their heads to gnaw. With their haggard appearance and stooped bodies, they dragged their bodies slowly away and disappeared into the oppressive haze. Only occasionally A nibbling sound or two will prove their presence.
"You know it's not good to eat fried dough sticks in the morning, right? The oil is black and doesn't feel fresh." Lu Wen said to Xia Chuluo, who was waiting for breakfast in front of the dining car.
The morning fog seemed to thicken in front of the dining car.
The boss raised his head and said seriously: "Young man, you know I can hear you, right?"
"Boss, you can pretend you didn't hear it."
"no problem."
The boss lowered his head again.
Not long after, Xia Chuluo took a greasy breakfast from him. After paying, he ate while walking along the street.
Lu Wenze continued: "I have always felt that your diet is not very healthy. When I first came to your house, everything in the refrigerator was expired."
"You've said this many times." Xia Chuluo's mouth was full of food, so his voice was unclear.
"I have a longevity recipe formulated by Bilan." Lu Wen said seriously.
Xia Chuluo shook her head. She took out a tissue and wiped her greasy lips and said: "The most important thing in this life is to live a wonderful life, not how long you live. Life is just a journey. Take advantage of it while you can move." Just look at the scenery and don’t worry so much all day long.”
"I am immortal."
“…”
Lu Wen ended the topic with one sentence.
Then it became quiet between the two of them.
They didn't drive today, so they took the morning bus and arrived at the entrance of the Executive Bureau before the fog dissipated.
Although it was early, people were already coming and going in the executive bureau.
Today is a big day.
The referendum is over.
There will definitely be a ruckus, maybe even a parade.
Those anti-android forces have been holding back for several days and will explode all at once today.
"Go get the information first."
The two entered the depths of the executive bureau.
The department responsible for distributing materials is at the very back, a small room without even a window.
There are already many colleagues waiting in line.
The corridor is dark.
The small room inside was also a bit dull.
Unspeakably depressing.
The person in charge of the information, with an expressionless face and a numb face, mechanically handed stacks of information to the corresponding executives.
Xia Chuluo looked at the environment inside, shook his head and said, "If I were in such a depressing place and repeated mechanical actions every day, I would definitely be tempted to commit suicide one day."
The person in charge looked up, his eyes dull, and said, "Miss Xia, you know I can hear you, right?"
"Pretend you didn't hear it."
"good."
The two received the information.
The above is a record of some of the more extreme anti-android organizations, including the records of every person in the organization.
Many of them have been arrested for destroying androids and damaging other people's property, but most of these cases are just detained for a few days. If they behave well and are willing to compensate, they can be released on the same day.
Their desks are next to each other.
The little red flower was still placed on Xia Chuluo's table, and it still didn't feel like it was withering.
Many colleagues have asked about the variety of this flower and said it is very bright.
Xia Chuluo put the information in her hand on the table. She glanced at the flower, thoughtfully, then turned to Lu Wen and asked, "Is there any new news underground?"
"Still waiting for the ten o'clock meeting to see what that old guy Yin Long is going to say."
The underground and the ground, the two worlds, are all waiting for the arrival of ten o'clock on this day.
Some coincidence.
"Get the core information early so that the city on the ground can be prepared."
"good."
Time passed by minute by minute.
In the center of the executive bureau hall, on the large screen, rows of red pending cases skipped from time to time.
They are all very simple.
During this period, almost all the prisoners who escaped from prison during the android riots have been captured, with only a few slipping through the net. Among them, Jiang Xiaonian is clearly on the case and is currently the largest fish at large.
Nine in the morning.
The fog lifted from the streets.
The outline of the city returns to people's sight.
"Over in the 12th District, some people couldn't sit still. A few guys held up banners and used loudspeakers to shout loudly to the residential buildings on both sides of the street, all of which were against bionic people..."
"That area belongs to the Third Army, and the patrol found those guys..."
With the support of the army troops in Mowu City, it seems that the situation is not too complicated.
In the past, every time there was a large-scale demonstration, the Executive Bureau would be extremely busy and there would be insufficient manpower. Even activating all the standby androids would be difficult.
Now that the Executive Directorate does not have a bionic assistant, it will be more troublesome to deal with large-scale chaotic events.
"It would be great if the Army team could always stay in the city." The colleague sitting opposite sighed.
"Then there is no need for the Executive Directorate to exist." Lu Wen reminded.
"All right… "
as time flows.
It's getting closer and closer to ten o'clock in the morning.
News is also coming from various regions.
"Over in District 7, two young men cut off the heads of androids and hung them in the square..."
"There were signs of large-scale riots in District 11. Some people shouted that soldiers from the army should take action against them. There were gunshots at the scene, and someone was setting the pace..."
“…”
It's going to be a media frenzy.
Just take a few steps on the street and you might come across the news.
"It was detected that someone published an article on the Internet, saying that our soldiers were very heavy-handed, killing and injuring many people, and the pictures of the scene were bloody."
"The picture is a composite, and there are screenshots from the movie. Find out this person's IP and send him to jail to calm down for a few days."
"The people are more willing to stand on the side of the weak, so the current direction of public opinion is not quite right..."
Chaos begins.
nine thirty.
Anti-android forces that had been well prepared, as well as some with ulterior motives, took to the streets one after another.
Banners, slogans, slogans…
This may be the last chance for residents who really don't like androids, so the parade is bigger than ever.
There are many wandering androids on the streets.
At this time, these androids became the victims of the parade. They were caught, brutally nailed to crosses or tall wooden poles, and paraded together, with blue blood flowing all over the ground.
Some androids were violently dismantled, their limbs were torn off, and they were tied to street lamps beside the road.
These anti-android forces are using all means to vent their inner dissatisfaction and resistance.
"Something must be done..."
Lu Wen frowned, and he was naturally aware of these situations.
There are too many bionic people in the city, and half of them are still stranded and have not been moved to no-man's land.
He took the initiative to take over control of all androids.
Under his control, the androids on the street began to avoid the parade, or quickly set off towards the suburbs, or entered sewers and deserted residential buildings.
But the parade where the androids were nowhere to be found turned out to be even more violent.
It's not ten o'clock yet.
Things are already taking a turn for the worse.
More and more people are walking out of their homes. They oppose all androids remaining in the city and insist on reinstating the destruction order.
"Our troops have deployed defense lines in the 10th, 12th and 14th districts."
"Line of defense? What's going on? Are you treating these residents as armed thugs?"
"Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures."
“…”
Some people at the top are very tough.
Perhaps there are also hints from Wei Boyan.
The army command also received permission.
So light tanks took to the streets.
There are also armored vehicles roaring through urban roads.
Rows of barriers were built.
Heavily armed soldiers stood behind barriers, armed with rubber bullets, tear gas and blast shields.
Small military drones hovered over the streets, very densely, like a swarm of bees, overwhelming the sky.
The troops' quick action was effective.
Large-scale demonstrations in several regions were halted.
Ordinary residents were still a little afraid of the soldiers and the raised black muzzles of their guns.
"This time it seems different from the past. No one came out to dissuade us and directly used the army. What happened?" Some old marchers noticed something was wrong.
Gun muzzles of different sizes protruded from the belly of the drone overhead, and it seemed that it would spit out tongues of fire at any time.
This is a real death threat.
In the parade, many people's mobile phones suddenly vibrated and received the same message.
"The army troops are massacring the residents of Mowu City, and the scene is filled with rivers of blood..."
Everyone who saw this news trembled.
They think some senior officials in Mowu City may be crazy. Will they really let the army take action
…
Inside the Thirteenth District Executive Bureau.
Lu Wen also saw the same news.
He couldn't help but said: "Only those with brain problems would believe this news. The soldiers in the army are also residents of Mowu City. How could they attack people in this city."
"Wei Boyan is asking people to track these IPs. This time we should find out all the people behind the scenes at once." Xia Chuluo said.
More and more scary headlines are appearing on some social media.
Just dispatching troops, according to some self-media, turned into massacre of ordinary residents.
If all the gossip is gathered together, then in less than half an hour, all the residents of Mowu City have died several times.
"The riots have escalated. In the 10th District, there are marching groups attacking the military defense line."
Lu Wen was stunned by the sudden news.
He saw the live footage through surveillance.
Chaos, violence.
Some residents even snatched firearms from the soldiers.
Some soldiers fell to the ground and were trampled, motionless, not knowing whether they were alive or dead.
"Brain is a good thing, but there are still many people who don't have it." Xia Chuluo responded to Lu Wen's words just now. She reminded: "The headquarters gave the order to fire back."
…
Ground.
It's approaching ten o'clock.
The entire high-rise world tends to be quiet.
All television programs broadcast the venue where the talks were about to begin.
"It's strange why Mr. Yin Long hasn't arrived yet."
People saw RA and SA's cars at the scene. Although the two men hadn't shown up yet, they had obviously arrived.
The besieged residents of the high-rise world have reached a certain peak.
Nearby roads become congested.
The time is almost up.
But Yin Long never showed up.
Why hasn’t the most famous person in this high-level world appeared yet
Is it because of a guilty conscience
"Zi-zi-"
Just as everyone was thinking, a certain sound suddenly sounded.
It's like noise caused by interference in the circuit.
All the electronic products around seemed to be malfunctioning at the same time.
And in the sky, the large suspended screens also began to flicker strangely.
"It's Mr. Yin Long."
someone shouted, pointing at one of the screens.
Many people's eyes were attracted to him.
That's Yin Long's face.
Gradually, Yin Long's face appeared on more and more screens.
In the entire high-rise world, more than half of the electronic screens or projections were disrupted.
The same is true for the middle world and the bottom mixed zone.
"My compatriots."
Yin Long on the screen spoke.
His old and hoarse voice echoed throughout the underground world.
Lu Wen sat in the black car, frowning and feeling a little uneasy in his heart.
I could only hear Yin Long continuing on the screen: "Not long ago, through Haoyue's efforts, the surface world suffered a heavy blow. They had a humanoid mechanical riot. The current surface is the weakest in eighty years, and undercover agents are Thanks to the efforts of the predecessors of the Floating City, the surface world is no longer equipped with weapons of mass destruction.”
Everyone raised their heads and stared at the huge projection in the sky.
People who were still at home also came to the streets.
They all had complicated expressions, as if they had anticipated Yin Long's subsequent words.
"It's time for hundreds of years of hatred to come to an end. We can't let our descendants live in this dark underground. Take up your weapons."
Yin Long spoke about the eternal theme of the underground world.
revenge.
He slowly opened his arms, like a god, and announced to everyone.
"Today, the Kingdom of Heaven comes."
The whole world suddenly began to shake violently.
People staggered here and there.
The crystal lamps in the street shops began to sway from side to side.
"Boom!"
The border wall collapsed.
There was a huge roar and rumble, and the whole ground was shaking.
(End of chapter)