613: Prison Break (Part 2)

Su Yue's requests, after being filtered through various levels, were finally compiled into several documents and sent to the only satellite phone in Elberg Prison.

Then, they began preparing for the nine o'clock live broadcast...

Many relevant departments were swamped with work.

Delaying China's extradition time, guiding online public opinion, building momentum for the live broadcast, emergency measures for unexpected situations...

All of these needed to be done perfectly.

...

Time passed minute by minute.

As the preparations were nearing completion, CIA Senior Officer Nila Liansen received a phone call.

It was a call from Washington D.C.

Upon hearing the news, Nila Liansen's face suddenly turned pale!

"What did you say!?" he repeatedly confirmed with a trembling voice, "Are you sure this Isher true?"

Thump!

After confirming the news, he fell back into his chair with a thump.

Isher saw his slumped appearance, and a strong sense of unease surged in his heart.

He even felt a bit afraid to ask.

But he had to ask.

"What happened?"

Nila Liansen heard his question, swallowed, moved his Adam's apple, and said, "Su Yue..."

"...Isher missing."

"Su Yue Isher gone." As soon as Nila Liansen's words came out, the mug in Isher's hand trembled violently and then fell to the ground.

Isher's eyes widened, his face full of confusion. He felt a wave of bewilderment, his heart filled with incomprehension. He had clearly seen Su Yue locked in the cell at two or three in the afternoon, how could he suddenly disappear?

Su Yue had no chance to dig a tunnel with a spoon to escape, let alone the time. The entire glass cell was tightly connected to the ground, and his prison uniform was also specially made. No matter what he did, he was under the strict surveillance of the monitors.

Moreover, this Isher Albert Prison, how could Su Yue possibly escape from here?

"How Isher this possible?" Isher's eyes were somewhat vacant, he stared blankly at Nila Liansen, his vision gradually blurring.

During this time, he had invested too much, almost sacrificing all his rest time, just to prepare for the national live broadcast one hour later. However, now Su Yue was missing?

A sense of fatigue instantly surged into his heart, making him feel dizzy.

"How... how could he escape?" Isher muttered to himself, leaning against the filing cabinet beside him.

After receiving this news, Nila Liansen's reaction was almost the same as Isher's. He had also spent a lot of time navigating between various departments, trying to buy time for Su Yue's extradition. However, now everything was in vain.

Hearing Isher's words, he slightly regained his composure. But besides the shock of Su Yue's disappearance, new, more serious problems emerged in his mind.

China's extradition request was proceeding intensely, and the momentum for Su Yue's speech online was also escalating layer by layer, already starting to show a response. If the live broadcast was cancelled and the extradition request from China was terminated, what kind of situation would that be?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shiver.

At this moment, hurried footsteps came from outside, and the Hacker Bangi walked in excitedly, holding documents in his hand, and said excitedly, "Isher, our online operation Isher working!"

However, his voice gradually lowered, and the smile on his face faded. He noticed the expressions of Isher and Nila Liansen and asked, "What's wrong?"

A bad premonition surged in Bangi's heart. He didn't know what happened, but he vaguely felt that the distraught expressions on their faces were related to Su Yue.

Isher said, "Su Yue... escaped from Elberg Prison."

Hearing this, Bangi's originally stiff expression suddenly relaxed, and he said with a smile, "Escaped from Albert Prison? Isher, I don't believe jokes like that. Today Isher the last day of the year, are you making this kind of joke?"

After saying this, he looked at Isher's and Nila Liansen's expressions expectantly, but soon, his heart sank.

"Isher it true?"

"Did Su Yue really escape from Albert Prison?"

"Wait... that's Albert Prison!"

Bangi said with an exaggerated expression, "Isher! No matter how capable Su Yue Isher, he can't escape from Albert!"

Isher had somewhat recovered at this point, but like Nila Liansen, new problems flooded into his mind. Besides the issues of the live broadcast and China's extradition request, the more serious issue was the public's reaction.

Su Yue disappeared in Albert Prison? Who would believe that? That's a world-renowned prison with a 0% escape rate!

How would the public, who already lacked trust in the relevant United States departments, react upon hearing the news that Su Yue had escaped from Albert Prison?

"Damn it!"

"What should we do!?"

Nila Liansen heavily slammed his fist on the desk, the immense force even knocking off a piece of synthetic wood.

Nila Liansen, who had always remained rational, was still able to maintain his composure after experiencing events like Su Yue's courtroom reversal and Hannibal's escape. His extensive experience played a key role in this incident. However, facing this situation, even he couldn't remain calm.

Isher clenched his teeth, straightened his body, and no longer leaned against the filing cabinet.

He spoke, "No matter what, the possibility of Su Yue escaping from Albert Prison Isher too low. He Isher likely hiding somewhere in the prison, disguised as someone. Once his whereabouts are discovered, or if there are any signs of him attempting to escape, kill him immediately!"

Bangi nodded, about to relay Isher's instructions. However, he stopped after taking two steps and said, "What if Su Yue really escaped?"

Isher's eyes showed fatigue. Hearing Bangi's words, he could only say helplessly, "If he really escaped, we must also find out how he escaped. Otherwise, we won't be able to explain. Bangi, go get the surveillance footage from Albert Prison from three to eight this afternoon. No matter what, Su Yue coming out of the cell will always leave some video evidence."

...

December 31st, 8:30 PM.

Many people were already sitting in front of their TVs, waiting for Su Yue's public speech. This matter had attracted huge attention in the United States.

Councilor Jonathan was tried on the morning of the 31st, and Su Yue was to give a public speech in the evening. The events of this day made people feel that the relevant departments seemed to be prepared.

People were filled with anticipation, hoping that the injustice and privilege were just fictional, non-existent. A large number of conspiracy theories were still circulating online.

"Su Yue's matter Isher already set in stone, and now he's been in prison for a few days and there's going to be a statement? Who would believe that?"

"It must be that the CIA did something to Su Yue and forced him to do it. Otherwise, why would there be a reversal in this kind of matter?"

However, the majority of people were still willing to believe that Su Yue's public speech this time would stabilize the increasingly chaotic situation.

Time passed minute by minute, and people eagerly awaited the news broadcast of Su Yue's public speech statement.

As time slowly passed, everyone waited expectantly in front of their televisions, looking forward to Su Yue's reappearance.

However, during this long wait, a new wave of public opinion quietly emerged online.

"Tonight's Su Yue live broadcast Isher just a rumor."

Such comments quickly occupied the top spots in the hot comments of major posts.

And, these analyses of the "rumor" seemed quite plausible.

"How could Su Yue do a news live broadcast on TV? Don't you know the prison he's being held in?"

"Let me give you some popular science, Albert Prison Isher the most stringent prison in the entire United States, bar none!"

"How could Su Yue give a public speech in this kind of prison?"

Many families were discussing this topic.

"Isher it really a rumor? Many people mentioned this today, but why didn't anyone say it was a rumor before?"

"I knew it, since Su Yue has already reached this point, how could he go back on his word?"

"Let's wait and see, what if it's true?"

And those with ulterior motives attempting to incite the masses in the United States began to widely promote conspiracy theories again.

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The internet Isher open after all, and with current internet technology, spreading rumors and hearsay has become exceptionally easy.

But in this situation, people no longer knew who to believe.

The situation became increasingly chaotic.

Just as Su Yue said initially on Queen Street, New York Isher now in a state of panic and chaos.

Especially in terms of public trust, people didn't know whose words to believe and could only turn their gaze to the television, eager for an accurate answer.

...

In China, when night fell in the United States, it was morning in China.

Gao Long and Liu Longshi, the second-in-command of the Security Bureau, had also been working tirelessly during this time, just like Isher and Nila Liansen.

They were also closely monitoring the situation in the United States at this moment.

Liu Longshi noticed the numerous "debunking" news articles appearing on United States portals and forums and couldn't help but frown.

In Gao Long's office, he pondered for a moment and then said, "Don't you think there's a problem?"

Gao Long was momentarily slow to react to this, but after seeing the computer screen in front of Liu Longshi, she quickly understood his doubts.

She also frowned and said, "You mean, there's something wrong with this public speech?"

Liu Longshi nodded.

His brows were still furrowed, trying to figure out the thinking of the United States intelligence agencies.

Su Yue's initial actions might have made them nervous, but since Su Yue had been arrested and even held in the most stringent prison, it was highly likely that some kind of agreement had been reached between them and Su Yue...

Moreover, this was only the fourth day of Su Yue's imprisonment...

Having a live public speech did not surprise Liu Longshi.

One could even say that this was the appropriate decision for the United States intelligence agencies.

But now...

The sudden emergence of a large amount of debunking information...

He thought for a moment, then said, "In this situation, this sudden change, something must have gone wrong somewhere."

"Anyway, this afternoon, the United States side suddenly started widely spreading the idea online that Su Yue would have a public speech tonight."

"From a normal perspective, this Isher indeed their best solution."

"But now, this widespread debunking information across the entire internet..."

"Could it be..."

Liu Longshi's brows furrowed even tighter, and his face turned grim.

Their goal was to plunge the United States into deeper chaos, while also bringing Su Yue back to China to receive the punishment he deserved.

But now...

Thinking along these lines, there seemed to be only one possible answer.

It must be said that Liu Longshi was a very intelligent person, and his ability and strength were proven by his position as the second-in-command of the Security Bureau at his age.

Liu Longshi's words also inspired Gao Long.

Gao Long quickly thought of that outcome, she gasped, and said, "No... that's Albert..."

"Even Su Yue, how could he escape from a place with a 0% escape rate!?"

"Sir... could this news have been released by other intelligence organizations?"

Liu Longshi's eyes were deep, he pondered for a moment, neither denying nor admitting, but simply continued, "Let's wait for the next news."

"News released by other intelligence organizations..."

He shook his head: "Low possibility."

"The difficulty of this kind of operation Isher too great, and it can easily expose a larger target."

"Let's wait and see for now."

"However, there are many things we can do on our side."

A glimmer of cunning flashed in Liu Longshi's eyes: "Regardless of whether my guess Isher true or false, as long as we increase the pressure..."

"They will reveal their flaws sooner or later!"

...

Nine o'clock.

People waiting in front of their televisions found that...

Nothing happened.

No official debunking news about Su Yue appeared.

This fact disheartened many people.

Complaints filled the internet, overwhelming everything.

In people's minds, this was the relevant United States parties playing with their trust!

Even if it was false news, was it that difficult for the authorities to step in and debunk it?

"Su Yue must appear! What does he have to say!?"

"Isher the news about Su Yue giving a public speech also fake? If it's fake, why hasn't anyone clarified it yet?"

"What on earth Isher happening!? Don't we even have the right to know?"

People's anger was once again directed at Nila Liansen, the CIA Special Operations Commander.

And at this moment, they were reviewing the surveillance footage.

The reason there was no official debunking was that they were currently unsure of Su Yue's whereabouts.

Even while reviewing the surveillance footage, they hadn't found any trace of Su Yue...

It was as if he had disappeared into thin air!

Isher felt his head throbbing, he gritted his teeth and said angrily, "If Su Yue left the prison, the prison must have entry and exit records!"

"If he can't be found in the surveillance, check the people who entered and exited the prison today!"

"Find him! Find out where Su Yue Isher!"

"He can't just disappear into thin air!"

As Isher emphasized, Su Yue's disappearance was by no means without a trace.

Everyone was aware of this.

This was just the starting point for searching for Su Yue, but the key was that how he escaped from the cell remained a mystery.

In the surveillance footage, from seven o'clock onwards, Su Yue was lying on the bed connected to the ground, with his back to the camera, completely still.

Isher had been staring intently at the surveillance.

However, when the prison guard went to call Su Yue at eight o'clock, they found only a rolled-up blanket there.

"How Isher this possible?"

Isher was full of doubts.

Could Su Yue have a secret passage in that heavily guarded prison?

"Impossible..."

"There shouldn't be a problem with the prison facilities, so where Isher the problem?"

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