It is the information age.
Information spreads at an incredibly rapid pace.
Within just one night, it had spread throughout the Great Xia. The trending topics on Weibo were marked with a "爆" (Explosive) tag, clearly indicating that many people were eager to know about the incident. However, due to the events of the previous night, all involved parties remained tight-lipped.
Only the official authorities issued a statement, attributing the collapse to issues with the load-bearing beams and columns. A joint rescue effort finally concluded at three in the morning.
According to official disclosures, there were 102 casualties, including eighty deaths, sixteen severely injured, and eight lightly injured.
Such casualty figures caused an uproar across the internet, as no one had anticipated such a high number of fatalities.
The developer of the residential complex was also exposed by netizens, who unleashed a torrent of criticism upon them. The developer dared not respond, only issuing a statement regarding compensation.
The developer was an innocent victim. If not for the pressure from higher authorities, their statement today would have likely clarified the situation, shifting the pressure back onto the officials. As a private enterprise, they had to consider the officials' perspective; sometimes, one had to bear the burden.
Within the Xia family.
Mu Hanqi naturally noticed this news, as the front pages of all newspapers today were dedicated to this matter. Such a significant number of casualties meant the incident could not be that simple.
Moreover, Ye Longlin had gone out the previous night, and she knew that this incident was definitely not straightforward. The official statement only proved one thing: this incident must have been related to Ye Longlin, though she was unsure of the exact nature of their connection.
"What happened last night? How did so many people die? How could such a major incident occur?"
Mu Hanqi frowned as she asked, her gaze towards Ye Longlin filled with a hint of confusion.
Ye Longlin was silent for a moment before replying, "Someone on the list we obtained possessed potent explosives and directly caused the collapse of the load-bearing beam of an entire residential building, leading to the entire structure collapsing and also crushing another building under construction from the second phase. It was evening, the time when people return home from work, which is why this happened."
Although Ye Longlin spoke calmly, Mu Hanqi also frowned and pondered after hearing his explanation. This matter concerned the lives of the people and could not be taken lightly.
"What do we do now? If others in the Dark Hall still possess potent explosives, it's impossible for them to destroy a building by detonating explosives for every single person, right?"
Indeed, if they were to capture one person and have them destroy a building, the cost would be too great for anyone to bear.
Unless they were to evacuate Chang'an entirely, but such a large-scale operation would also attract their attention, and they would likely flee as well.
"The King of Hell's Hall will act and eliminate them all. Even if they possess data we value, it's no longer important. The most crucial thing is to protect ordinary citizens."
Mu Hanqi nodded in agreement. This was the first time she had felt a sense of terror at the cruel methods of the Dark Hall. If they were capable of targeting ordinary people, what else were they capable of?
At least, that's how it appeared for now.
And this matter, at present, seemed rather troublesome.
"Is there anything I need to do? Although I might not be able to help much, if there's anything I can do, please tell me. I want to be your capable assistant, not a burden.
Last night... I'm sorry, I lost my temper... but I didn't mean to. I want to restrain myself, but sometimes I just can't. I'm sorry."
Mu Hanqi pouted. She had originally wanted him to apologize, but she had fallen asleep crying last night. When she woke up in the middle of the night, he wasn't by her side, so she angrily went back to sleep. This morning, upon seeing the news, she suddenly understood the meaning behind Ye Longlin's actions.
Ye Longlin chuckled, "Why would I be angry? Besides, you've always been my capable assistant. I've never disliked you."
"I mean, I can help you in your career. I don't want to stay at home anymore. Yi Yi is always with her grandfather these days, and I don't feel like I have any presence. I just stay at home playing with my phone and processing documents, it's so boring."
Mu Hanqi pulled Ye Longlin, shaking him from side to side, actually acting spoiled.
Ye Longlin felt a shiver run down his spine.
Mu Hanqi chuckled. Willfulness, she thought, was the most underestimated virtue. Constantly trying to please others would only lead to losing oneself.
Sometimes, a woman being too understanding or too sensible might not be a good thing; it could easily lead to her getting hurt. However, in this relationship, neither of them would ever hurt the other.
In marriage, appropriate willfulness is not only not a bad thing but can also be a good medicine.
Many women live stifled lives because they dare not refuse, are too easygoing, and habitually suppress themselves, always accommodating others.
This not only fails to earn them the respect and understanding they deserve but also leads to them being treated like maids all the time. Even if they are exhausted to the point of not being able to stand straight and heartbroken to the point of tears, no one pays attention.
"Alright, alright, I understand. How about this, will you be responsible for logistics? And also intelligence matters. You can go to the group and coordinate with Qin Shiyin later."
Mu Hanqi pondered for a moment and frowned, "That sounds rather boring too. Don't you have anything normal for me to do?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Longlin's gaze fell upon her, and he looked at her with a deep gaze, "Do you really want to be involved?"
Mu Hanqi nodded, "Yes."
"But you must understand that once you get involved in our affairs, it will be very dangerous. And if your importance becomes too significant, you'll be put on the Dark Hall's blacklist. Also, if a young woman is captured, do you know what you would face?"
From ancient times to the present, female prisoners of war have suffered the most. Becoming a man's plaything was considered a relatively good outcome.
The female prisoners of war during the era of "Little Sun" were played with in all sorts of ways. So why has this disgusting race like "Little Sun" not disappeared from the world?
"I know, I'm sure!"
Ye Longlin pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Hundreds of people will arrive this afternoon. They are all the foundational strength for dealing with the Dark Hall this time. Make arrangements for their accommodation, ensuring they cannot be discovered. Absolute secrecy must be maintained."
Mu Hanqi nodded, "Okay."
"Then what exactly will I be responsible for? Logistics? Or intelligence? Or the comprehensive department?"
Ye Longlin slowly replied, "I will have Yuan Gang and Xuan Niao coordinate with you, as well as Jiutian Yunxiao and the intelligence network."