Chapter 1 The Failed Ambush

The plan to trap Yu Mingyuan had failed, and even Liu Qi had died. After clearing the scene, the Qingyi Bureau's convoy left Denglai Town and was on its way back.

Kong ZhengHui sat in the car, staring blankly out the window, his emotions unsettled.

He wasn't surprised that Yu Mingyuan hadn't died.

Since the last assassination attempt, Yu Mingyuan had disappeared without a trace, which was abnormal in itself. Later, after Kong ZhengHui defected to District One, he also learned from the Qingyi Bureau that Yu Mingyuan had not been captured by them.

So, where had he gone?

That was hard to guess. Since the man wasn't in District One, someone from Lao Li's team must have secretly protected Yu Mingyuan.

Therefore, Kong ZhengHui had expected Yu Mingyuan's appearance.

But even with that expectation, when Kong ZhengHui truly faced this friend of over a decade, the anxiety and unease in his heart were still indescribable. Da Feng Novel.

Zhou Tonghui's death and Wen Xiaorou's arrest were all his doing! He had stabbed Lao Li's faction in the back to join District One, and those stabs had also pierced Yu Mingyuan's heart.

As a friend of more than ten years, he knew Yu Mingyuan's personality too well, just like the Wang family's sacrifice in Saint Paul... Once this person made a decision, he wouldn't stop until one of them was dead!

Deep down, that unease grew stronger, making him restless!

Kong ZhengHui looked at the pale face reflected in the car window and couldn't help but loosen his collar.

"President, we're almost there," the driver said, turning his head.

Kong ZhengHui looked at him and frowned, "Don't go back to the Weian Association, go to the Qingyi Bureau."

The driver paused, but immediately nodded, "Okay."

The car immediately turned around and followed the Qingyi Bureau's convoy, heading to their headquarters.

But after driving for less than five minutes, Kong ZhengHui suddenly said again, "Forget it, don't go to the Qingyi Bureau, Kang Dinghuang isn't there, it's useless to go... go to the Chinese Legion Headquarters."

"Okay."

...

Two o'clock in the morning, Chinese Legion Headquarters.

The old people always say that the more someone cares about you, the more likely they are to become the person who hates you the most after experiencing certain things. This was especially true for the relationship between Kong ZhengHui and Yu Mingyuan.

To resolve the unease in his heart and protect his family, Kong ZhengHui decided to bypass Kang Dinghuang and directly meet with the commander of the Chinese Legion—Commander Wang.

After entering the headquarters building, Kong ZhengHui submitted his request to meet with the commander to the guards and sat quietly in the lounge to wait.

At the same time, Commander Wang, wearing plain clothes, sat in his office late at night, reviewing the intelligence sent back from the Desola battlefield.

Just then, his secretary walked in, poured him a cup of hot coffee, and whispered, "Commander, Kong ZhengHui from the Weian Association wants to see you."

Commander Wang paused, looked down at his watch, and frowned, "Did Xiao Kang send him?"

The secretary shook his head, "No, he requested the meeting himself."

Commander Wang was puzzled because, according to administrative levels, the Weian Association was a department under the management of the Qingyi Bureau. As the president, Kong ZhengHui should first consult Kang Dinghuang if he had any matters to discuss, not engage in this kind of roundabout behavior.

Commander Wang thought for a moment and said softly, "Let him in."

"Okay."

About ten minutes later, Kong ZhengHui knocked on the door, walked into the office, saluted, and said, "Commander Wang!"

Commander Wang sat on the sofa, put down his coffee cup, nodded to him, "Xiao Kong, you've come at a good time. I've been wanting to talk to you, but I haven't had the chance. Your arrival is extremely important to our takeover of Dragon City. Come, sit down and talk."

"Thank you, Commander Wang!"

Kong ZhengHui hurriedly saluted again before walking over and sitting on the edge of the sofa opposite him.

Commander Wang looked at him and asked, "What's the matter that you're looking for me so late?"

"It's like this, we conducted an ambush in Denglai Town tonight..." Kong ZhengHui reported the entire plan for the evening and the matter of Liu Qi in detail.

"Yu Mingyuan is still alive? That's indeed very important news." Commander Wang frowned and then looked at Kong ZhengHui, "What are your thoughts?"

Kong ZhengHui said almost without thinking, "We must capture this person! Yu Mingyuan was previously placed on our internal assassination list, which fully demonstrates his importance! If we can successfully capture him, it can indirectly affect the An family and even Su Tianyu. He's a key link in many relationships in Dragon City!"

Commander Wang didn't show much emotion. He took a sip of coffee and thought for a moment, "We've already carried out one assassination plan against Yu Mingyuan, but it wasn't successful. And you also conducted an ambush tonight, which also failed. It will be very difficult to catch him now."

Kong ZhengHui leaned forward slightly and reminded, "Commander Wang, we have someone in our hands that we can still use!"

Commander Wang put down his coffee cup and replied blandly, "You're talking about his woman, right?"

"Yes, Wen Xiaorou!" Kong ZhengHui nodded and continued, "We can use her to lure Yu Mingyuan out!"

Commander Wang gently waved his hand, "That person isn't easy to use. We've already transferred her to the Military Political Council, so it's not easy to take over again."

Hearing this, Kong ZhengHui said anxiously, "Commander Wang, think about it, what value does a captured woman have? Her only use is to lure Yu Mingyuan! And the remaining high-level officials in Dragon City don't care much about her life or death. Her value is much lower than Zhou Tonghui's! I don't know why the Military Political Council insists on having her, but if I have her in my hands, I can definitely lure out Yu Mingyuan!"

Commander Wang paused and said slowly, "Xiao Kong, you don't understand. Our relationship with the Military Political Council is slightly sensitive right now. On personnel issues, we should try to choose a safer approach to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Kong ZhengHui suddenly stood up, his eyes red, and said with a slightly agitated tone, "Commander Wang, I still think that Yu Mingyuan's value is far greater than a woman..."

Halfway through his sentence, Commander Wang slowly raised his head and looked at him expressionlessly.

Kong ZhengHui realized he had misspoke and immediately closed his mouth, standing there awkwardly.

Commander Wang crossed his hands and looked at him, "If I give you the person, capturing Yu Mingyuan will be a meritorious deed. But if you can't catch him and something happens to Wen Xiaorou, how will you explain it?"

Kong ZhengHui said confidently, "Commander Wang, you believe me, as long as Wen Xiaorou is handed over to me, I will definitely be able to catch Yu Mingyuan! Because I've been with him for over ten years, I know too well what this woman means to him! Moreover, Yu Mingyuan showed his face this time to save this woman! He will have a hard time remaining rational in this matter! Think about it, if we can catch Yu Mingyuan, that would be an outstanding achievement...!"

Commander Wang took another sip of coffee, thought for a long time, and then asked again, "Do you have a plan?"

Kong ZhengHui said his idea, "Release false information. I'll take Wen Xiaorou out of the district."

Commander Wang waved his hand directly, "That won't work, she can't leave here."

Kong ZhengHui thought for a moment and immediately said, "A speech!"

Commander Wang paused, "A speech?"

"Yes!" Kong ZhengHui immediately bent over and explained, "Wen Xiaorou is the fiancée of Yu Mingyuan, a leader of the other side, and her father was an important general who participated in the rebellion. In some ways, this person's identity is special enough. We can arrange many interviews and speeches for her, creating the illusion for the outside world that we want to use her for propaganda purposes. After receiving this news, Yu Mingyuan will definitely take action. Because as long as Wen Xiaorou moves, they will have a chance."

Commander Wang slowly put down his coffee cup and thought for a moment, "Wen Xiaorou's father was dealt with by us, and she herself was captured. Do you think she will cooperate with you?"

Kong ZhengHui replied, "She doesn't need to say anything, as long as the news photos use her, and the articles are written by our own people."

Commander Wang thought for a long time and finally nodded, "Since you've thought it through, then go ahead and do it. But there's one condition: if something happens to Wen Xiaorou again, I need to give an explanation to the Military Political Council."

Kong ZhengHui paused, his expression solemn, and said, "I understand what you mean, I guarantee to complete the mission!"

Commander Wang waved his hand gently, "Okay, then go."

...

At the same time, Desola Battlefield.

A platoon of foreign legionnaires from District Two, along with more than thirty mercenary soldiers, squatted next to a prisoner-of-war pit, smoking and talking in low voices.

Immediately afterward, a large group of soldiers walked over, and an officer leading them waved his hand and shouted, "Let our machine gunners practice their shooting!"

"Yes, sir!"

The soldiers were invigorated. Three burly soldiers set up machine guns and pulled the triggers at the more than thirty captured Chinese officers in the pit below.

"Da da da!"

A burst of gunfire rang out, blood mist filled the pit, and screams echoed endlessly...