What Xiao Yi found out was similar to the information Xiao Geng brought.
It is indeed pressure, or an order, from a higher level.
In fact, if you think about it, the only way to make the mainstream media in City N speak with one voice is through high-level coercive pressure.
Feng Yi is not so narcissistic as to think that all this is for him.
Just like Xiao Geng said, the butterfly's wings have begun to flap. It is a sensitive period. In order to advance subsequent plans, any related events that trigger public opinion need to be handled with a firm attitude.
Think back to the speculations made by the butler.
Once the butterfly's wings begin to flutter, the invitation begins.
What decision should I make
In fact, Feng Yi already had the answer in his heart.
Of course, the public discussion on this matter is far from over, and all kinds of exaggerated and outrageous speculations about Feng Yi have emerged one after another. It is impossible to refute all the rumors.
This matter really cannot be explained clearly, and for this reason, various rumor-busting and clarification efforts do not seem to have any obvious effect.
Feng Yi has to take the blame for some things.
Only when the Butterfly Project is truly exposed can this matter be explained clearly.
However, when that day really comes, the label on Feng Yi may become more complicated.
Because of the incident with the man in the wolfskin coat, the originally planned return time was postponed for another two days.
Apart from going to the Joint Security Bureau to cooperate with some investigations, Feng Yi stayed in the hotel and did not go out.
There are many reporters outside and it is easy to get stuck when going out.
That day, Feng Yi had just returned to the hotel from the Joint Guarantee Bureau. It was already late, and he was about to go for dinner when he met Uncle Bao who was about to leave.
When Uncle Bao saw Feng Yi, his frown relaxed.
As soon as he saw Feng Yi, he thought of the strange behavior of the mainstream media in N City in the past two days.
Some people on the Internet were praising the media in N City for finally being collectively upright this time.
Uncle Leopard doesn’t believe it!
This is so funny. When did the media in N city become so upright?!
Looking at their reports, the wording is so rigorous that I thought I was watching some international political news! Even if it is international news, there will be jokes and personal opinions from different angles, and they will argue with experts when necessary.
Uncle Bao has been bullied by the media in City N many times, and he knows the nature of these people too well. It's all business, it's about money, but it's not just about money.
But it is amazing that everyone has such a unified voice in this incident involving Feng Yi.
When he saw the news report, his first reaction was: The butler took action
Then he denied it.
Even if the butler took action, he couldn't achieve this level.
He is a very powerful and mysterious old man, but it is impossible for him to have an impact on this level so quickly.
I don’t know the reason and I can’t figure it out.
When I failed to receive reliable information, even Uncle Bao felt that those outrageous speculations on the Internet seemed to make sense, and coupled with the filter that existed in the first place…
Is this the authentic Feng family
awesome!
"Uncle Bao." Feng Yi walked over and greeted him.
"Eating now?" Uncle Bao looked very friendly.
"I just came back from the N City branch of the Joint Security Bureau. Uncle Bao, what are you doing here at the hotel?" Feng Yi said.
"Come to meet a friend." Uncle Bao said.
Feng Yi didn't ask any more questions. He just looked at the people following Uncle Bao.
When I went to have dinner with Uncle Bao that day, the people whose emotional signals I saw were a little abnormal, for some reason, did not stay with Uncle Bao today.
Although Uncle Bao and the people around him controlled their facial expressions very well, judging from the real emotional information, their inner emotions were very strong at this time, both positive and negative.
These emotions are not directed at Feng Yi.
When Xiao Yi was checking the media, he also checked some things about Uncle Bao. Feng Yi knew that Uncle Bao's company seemed to be unstable recently.
However, Uncle Bao would not tell him those things, and Feng Yi would not say much either.
Uncle Bao saw Feng Yi today and became worried about him again.
"Travel safely!"
"I know. I'll just stay in the hotel and not go anywhere else. After I finish dealing with the matters at the Joint Guarantee Bureau, I'll go back to Yangcheng." Feng Yi said.
"That's good! If you go out, be sure to bring more people with you. Too many people in N City are paying attention to you recently."
Uncle Bao really wanted to talk to Feng Yi for a while longer, for example, why does the mainstream media have this attitude
But there is indeed no time now. Just now, his subordinates made a gesture to Uncle Bao to remind him of the time.
"I have an important meeting later, to see an old friend. We can talk when we have time!" said Uncle Bao.
"Well, Uncle Bao, go and get busy."
Feng Yi paused, looked at Uncle Bao's strong emotional messages, and said:
"Uncle Bao, you should also pay attention to your safety. Be more careful."
Hearing Feng Yi's words, Uncle Bao couldn't help but smile. This kid was actually advising him in return!
"Uncle Bao, I understand. Don't worry."
Uncle Bao was thinking of something, so he raised his hand and took out the big gold chain he was wearing, allowing Feng Yi to see a copper coin hanging on the gold chain. He said in a joking tone, with a soothing tone:
"It will protect me."
This copper coin was Uncle Bao's own zodiac coin, which he had given to his daughter. Later, when he went to Yangcheng to attend a ceremony in the ancestral hall there, he met Feng Yi, who gave a new zodiac coin to his little daughter.
Afterwards, Uncle Bao put on this zodiac coin that belonged to him again.
Feng Yi's eyes swept across the zodiac coin and said, "It doesn't have that function." Don't be too superstitious!
"I know. But, to me, this is a belief." Uncle Bao stuffed the copper coin pendant back into his collar.
He smiled and waved to Feng Yi, then walked towards the car parked not far away.
After getting into the car, Uncle Bao's smile disappeared completely, his face became gloomy, and the car was filled with a solemn atmosphere.
"Let's go."
Several black cars left the hotel, drove past the bustling high-rise buildings, and turned into a street.
There are no tall buildings here. The buildings on both sides of the street are quite old. The shops open for business do all kinds of things. Neon lights are flashing, and the night life has just begun.
Continue forward and there is an alley near the end of the street.
There was no conspicuous sign outside, but usually at this time of year, there would be many customers' cars parked here. But tonight it was quite empty.
A line of cars drove over and stopped in the open space.
There was already someone waiting at the entrance of the alley. When he saw the person coming, he hurried over and whispered, "Brother Bao, he is indeed the only one in there."
"Well, the others stay here, Ryan come with me."
"Brother Leopard, you really don't want anyone to follow you in."
Brother Leopard waved his hand and walked inside.
Walking into the alley and going further inside, the light was not bright and it was a little dim.
Open a door and go down the narrow stairs.
There is a bar here.
But today, because of this meeting, it is not open to the public.
Brother Leopard looked towards the wall of the stairs.
There are still graffiti on the wall from more than 20 years ago, some of which were drawn by him and his old friends, and some by younger children.
Things are different and people have changed.
He retracted his gaze, pushed open the door in front and walked in.
There were no other guests today and the lighting seemed to lack some mood.
There was already a man sitting at the bar. Hearing the noise, he picked up a bottle of whiskey and poured two glasses.
Ryan, the subordinate who followed over, hesitated after hearing Brother Leopard's signal, and then stood outside the door and closed it.
Inside the door, there were only two old friends.
Outside the alley, more old-fashioned neon lights are lit up, making the streets that are inconspicuous during the day more gorgeous at night.
People with a rich nightlife are talking, laughing and making noise.
The person guarding the alley entrance looked at the street.
When I was a kid, the houses here looked very old. Now, they are still as old.
Over the past twenty years, not much has changed here.
Alas, I don’t know how Brother Leopard is talking in there…
boom!
A huge explosion suddenly sounded in the alley.
The person guarding the alley entrance was knocked to the ground by the rush.
Not bothering to wipe the blood from his forehead, he looked into the alley in shock.
The old buildings are crumbling.
Underground bar.
All the lights in the room went out, and it was a mess.
Brother Leopard was choked by the dust and started coughing.
I just realized something was wrong and reacted quickly, but I'm still trapped here.
Being betrayed by this old friend whom he trusted so much, in such a violent way, his heart was so complicated that he didn't have time to think about it for the time being. Now he had only one thought - get out!
The buildings here have been here for too long and cannot withstand such an impact.
Ryan couldn't stand still because of the impact just now, but his condition was much better than Leopard Brother. He came over to support him: "Leopard Brother, let's get out of here! This place is going to collapse!"
It was pitch black all around, with only the occasional flicker of fire helping them identify the direction.
I took out my phone and found the screen was cracked and some functions were malfunctioning, but the flashlight still worked.
Someone outside must be calling for help. What they need to do now is to get out of here as soon as possible!
Unable to see what was under their feet, the two stumbled towards the exit. There was a flickering light there, indicating that people outside were trying to rescue them.
Outside the alley.
Parked vehicles sirens blared because of the explosion, and the screams and shouts of the crowd were mixed in, and it was unclear what they were shouting.
It seemed like I heard my own people's voices, or maybe there were other sounds, but my hearing was not so sharp due to the shock.
Their thinking nerves were also affected, becoming slightly slow, but their years of experience and desire to survive allowed them to accurately determine the exit location and possible obstacles.
Dust and debris kept falling from above, and no one knew what would fall next.
They quickened their pace.
The closer you get to the exit, the more you can hear people outside shouting and asking them to clear the obstacles blocking the way.
Hurry up!
boom-
The floor above suddenly sank, the steel of the lamp stand made a sharp and fragile creaking sound, and all kinds of new and old building materials collapsed and fell.
At that moment, their minds went blank for a moment, and they thought the floor would fall down directly.
But the floor sank a little and then stopped, stopping just above their heads.
They did not relax at all and continued to move towards the exit.
Buzz—
The zodiac coins worn around the neck vibrate.
Brother Bao paused with his confused thoughts. He was too familiar with this sound. In order to prove to his daughter that copper coins could make sounds, he had even used tools to test many copper coins.
This is a kind of energy resonance.
But why does it call by itself when there is no specific tool to trigger it
Why
Uncle Bao, who was being supported by his subordinates to walk out, seemed to sense something and looked back.
Squeak—
Sparks exploded from electronic equipment, and a not-too-bright light flashed by.
But he also saw that there seemed to be a human figure there.
Still a bit familiar...
who is it
Who is it
He opened his mouth and wanted to shout something, but it seemed like he had lost his voice and no sound came out.
Too shocked, too confused, totally out of control at the moment.
When he was successfully taken out, Uncle Bao still looked a little dazed.
boom-
The dilapidated building finally collapsed.
The surrounding vehicles were shocked and sounded shrill alarms again, and their lights flashed, making people feel uneasy.
"Brother Bao? Brother Bao, are you okay?!" someone called him.
Brother Leopard came back to his senses and looked at Ryan who had just helped him out: "How are you?"
Ryan wiped the blood off his head with relief. "I'm fine. I may have had tinnitus due to the shock. I kept hearing a buzzing sound. I'm fine now. How about you, Leopard? Do you have tinnitus?"
“…Nothing happened.” Brother Leopard said.
The zodiac coin on the pendant has stopped buzzing.
He held the zodiac coin tightly through his shirt, his fingers still shaking.
Ryan thought he was in trouble and exclaimed, "Brother Bao! Are you okay? Someone, come quickly!"
Brother Leopard waved his hands: "Stop shouting! It's okay!"
"How's everybody?" he asked again.
"Everyone is fine. Only two of them were slightly injured. One was unconscious just now, but they are fine." Ryan said. But he was still worried and urged the medical staff who came over.
Everybody's life was safe, and Brother Bao no longer had so many grudges and hatreds in his mind. What kept flashing in his mind was the scene he had just seen in the dark and dangerous situation in the underground bar.
Thinking of that familiar figure in the faint light of the spark.
familiar…
With so many years of experience, he thought he was very good at identifying people and would not make a mistake even in dim light!
Brother Bao's fingers holding the zodiac coins trembled even more violently. He pulled over a subordinate who had been guarding outside the alley. Under the intense emotional impact, his speech was a little incoherent.
"Have you seen... seen... Feng... Feng Yi?" he asked.
"Brother Bao, who are you talking about? Feng Yi? I saw it!"
The subordinate didn't expect to be asked about Feng Yi suddenly. Although he didn't know the reason, he still answered honestly.
Brother Bao's breathing stagnated and his voice became hoarse.
"W-Where? Where is he?!"
With such a strong reaction, the subordinate thought that this matter was related to Feng Yi, so he didn't dare to delay and immediately took out his mobile phone, checked his circle of friends, and handed it to Brother Bao:
"Someone I know was dining in the hotel just now, saw Feng Yi, and took a sneak shot... Brother Bao, is there something wrong with him?!"
Brother Bao stared blankly at the circle of friends on his phone. The person in the photo was indeed Feng Yi. He had seen him in the hotel before coming here. He was wearing the same clothes, and the background was also the VIP restaurant on a certain floor of the hotel.
Rubbing his eyes, he looked at the release time.
In other words, it is impossible for Feng Yi to appear in two places so far apart at the same time!
Your friend saw Feng Yi, so who did I see
Such a familiar figure!
Am I seeing things
The person standing there, isn’t Feng Yi
If it wasn’t Feng Yi, then who was it
Or was it just an illusion and there was actually no one there
No, no, no, there is someone, there must be someone!
Who is it
He clutched the zodiac coins under his shirt.
Could it be...
Is it the spirit of the ancestors? !