640: Ordinary chess pieces

His statement was powerful and earned people's trust. Especially since this time it was the Investigation Bureau speaking out, not the Intelligence Bureau, which further showed the importance placed on this matter. The public temporarily suppressed their anger and chose to wait and see.

However, this calm was merely the tranquility before a volcanic eruption. A larger storm was quietly brewing.

Su Yue knew that his current situation was more difficult than ever before. However, all of this was within his meticulous plan, including the rumors about Phillip Mark on the internet, which were all orchestrated by him. The large-scale rectification campaign currently underway in the United States was exactly the result he hoped to see.

Phillip Mark thought Su Yue would never easily reveal his trump card, but he was wrong. To Su Yue, Phillip Mark was nothing more than an ordinary chess piece in his hand.

As time passed, Su Yue's plan gradually approached its end. In this complex chess game, various forces were intertwined, with wins and losses on both sides. Su Yue's previous move successfully reversed the United States' original advantageous situation in an instant. And the next step, though extremely risky, would bring him a permanent victory if successful.

Sitting in front of the computer, Su Yue's expression was unusually serious. Although the entire situation was under his control, the step he was about to take still made him feel a little uneasy. This was a gamble, betting on whether he could complete the plan before the matter was exposed.

The task force composed of the Security Bureau and multiple international intelligence organizations was not to be underestimated. Although Su Yue's plan was thorough, the possibility of accidents could not be ruled out. However, he had no retreat; this step had to be taken.

Taking a deep breath, Su Yue decisively pressed the Enter key. This was the second to last step; the game was about to reach its conclusion. He closed his eyes, and a vast network appeared in his mind, a network far more complex than any plan he had designed before. He had poured a lot of effort into this network during the more than ten days he was hidden in the warehouse.

"How will you respond?" he asked himself silently.

At the same time, a huge uproar was stirred up on the internet. A letter from Su Yue suddenly appeared on the internet in China, seen by almost everyone at the same time.

"Hello everyone, I am Su Yue," the letter began. Then, he briefly introduced himself and mentioned the lockdown of Beijing, admitting that it was all because of him. He praised the elites who worked tirelessly day and night for the safety of the people but said it was far from enough because their target was him.

Then, he revealed why such a large-scale manhunt was being conducted against him, even at the cost of locking down the entire Beijing. The reason was that he had stolen three pieces of enriched uranium from the Arabasta Institute, which are raw materials for making nuclear weapons. He also included four easter egg messages in the movie released during the Spring Festival as a warning to the public.

Finally, he announced a shocking piece of news to the world: he would detonate three nuclear bombs in Beichuan City and advised the public to leave as soon as possible. He warned the task force not to try to arrest him but to find the nuclear warheads he had hidden as soon as possible. His words were full of threats and provocations, shocking the entire world.

This article quickly occupied the homepage of all major portals and was even sent to everyone's mobile phones via text message through carrier base stations. The top fifty trending searches on Weibo were all discussions about this letter.

There was chaos within the task force, and the technical department was overcrowded. Everyone was anxiously waiting for the data from the underlying data department, trying to find Su Yue's whereabouts. Bangi angrily slammed the keyboard; he couldn't understand how Su Yue had broken through layers of firewalls. Su Yue's talent shocked and frightened them; they desperately wanted to know how this mysterious figure had done all of this.

The world fell into unprecedented panic. The name Su Yue, and his announced nuclear weapon detonation plan, became the focus of everyone's attention.

If anyone else had released such news, it would likely have been dismissed as nonsense, the ramblings of some unrealistic fantasist. But Su Yue was different. In the minds of many, his name was already closely associated with miracles. With extraordinary wisdom and clever strategies, he had turned many seemingly impossible things into reality. Therefore, even when faced with the shocking news of nuclear bombs, people, after their initial shock, had to seriously consider its authenticity.

The Washington D.C. Times urgently launched a supplement, inviting experts from all walks of life to interpret Su Yue's actions. Regardless of the experts' views, they all used one word to describe Su Yue: "legend."

Su Yue was indeed a legendary figure. He lived in a society governed by law, yet he stirred up the entire world with his personal strength. His vision always seemed to transcend immediate interests, and each step he took seemed to foresee the future. He was like those Generals and prime ministers in history who strategized from afar and won battles a thousand miles away, keeping everything under control.

People speculated about Su Yue's motive for detonating nuclear bombs but could never find a reasonable explanation. Some worried about the future of the world, while others had a certain expectation for the outbreak of nuclear war, believing it would be an era of heroes. However, true heroes, regardless of the changing times, can stand out with their talent and courage.

Lyon naturally also saw the detailed article published by Su Yue. For most people, the key points of the article were nuclear bombs, nuclear war, and Su Yue himself. But Lyon smelled something different from it.

He frowned, his heart filled with doubt. The nuclear bombs were clearly still in his hands, so how could Su Yue detonate them in Beichuan City? Moreover, launching nuclear bombs not only requires enriched uranium but also complex fission environments and military satellite support. These were almost impossible tasks for Su Yue.

Lyon glanced at the safe beside him, which contained the enriched uranium he held. He became increasingly confused. What was Su Yue up to? Had he really gone mad?

He couldn't understand why Su Yue would voluntarily take responsibility for the nuclear bombs; it seemed to have no benefit for him. The publication of this article undoubtedly convinced the world that Su Yue had stolen the nuclear warheads. Even if the nuclear bombs did not detonate as Su Yue said, he had completely lost the chance to turn things around.

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Lyon couldn't help but let out a chuckle. He felt that his previous worries seemed a bit unnecessary. Su Yue had completely failed; he had no possibility of turning the situation around and had even personally blocked his last path.

"Su Yue, oh Su Yue," Lyon murmured, "you finally turned into a boring opponent. I thought you would give me a real challenge, but I didn't expect you to be so vulnerable."

He picked up the red wine glass, took a small sip, then put down the glass and stood up to open the safe. He was preparing to trade the enriched uranium in his hand, and Su Yue's success or failure was no longer his focus.

Beichuan City in China was plunged into unprecedented turmoil due to Su Yue's open letter. The content of this letter, like a heavy bomb, astonished the whole world.

However, the most affected were undoubtedly the residents of Beichuan City. Su Yue clearly mentioned in the letter that he would detonate nuclear bombs in this city with a population of three million. Such news was tantamount to declaring that the city was about to become a living hell.

Facing this sudden news, the residents of Beichuan City reacted differently. Some scoffed, thinking it was just another prank by Su Yue, and that the army would never allow a nuclear bomb to explode over the city. Some were half-believing, although they found the matter incredible, Su Yue's past deeds made them dare not easily dismiss it.

As time went on, more and more people began to pay attention to the authenticity of this letter. They investigated through various channels, trying to find a flaw. However, the results of the investigation plunged them into deeper confusion. Because from common sense, it was almost an impossible task for Su Yue to detonate nuclear bombs in Beichuan City.

Nevertheless, Su Yue's letter spread rapidly like a virus, attracting widespread attention from the entire society. Weibo, trending lists, and major websites were all occupied by this news. People discussed in hushed tones, and a mood of fear quietly spread in Beichuan City.

For the residents of Beichuan City, this uncertainty and potential threat made them feel unprecedented pressure. Although they said they didn't believe it, their inner fear drove them to flee the city one after another. The streets were jammed with traffic, arguments and fights frequently occurred in supermarkets, and emergency supplies were wiped out.

In this chaos, Su Yue became the target of public criticism. People vented their anger and dissatisfaction on him, believing he was the instigator of this crisis. Voices of condemnation against him rose and fell on the internet, and his former heroic image was now completely gone.

Su Yue's situation became precarious. He seemed to be in a huge chess game, and the black pieces on the board were closing in step by step, pushing him into a desperate situation. The white pieces that once supported him were now few and far between, defending themselves alone on the board.

As the situation worsened, every step Su Yue took became extremely difficult. He not only had to face pressure and doubts from the outside world but also had to deal with his inner struggles and confusion. He knew that once these white pieces were completely eliminated, he would face an irreversible doom.

However, in this seemingly hopeless chess game, Su Yue did not give up. He was still secretly strategizing, trying to find a chance to turn the situation around. He knew that only by persevering could he usher in the dawn of victory. And the residents of Beichuan City, in this chaos and unease, were waiting for the truth to be revealed and the crisis to be resolved.

When Su Yue publicly announced his next shocking plan, the entire society was instantly shrouded in shock and fear. However, many experts in the official sphere chose to remain silent, even though they knew in their hearts that Su Yue's plan was like a fantasy, they did not dare to speak easily. Because even if there was the slightest possibility, their words might become a death knell for the people remaining in Beichuan City, causing them to disappear forever due to a nuclear explosion.

Although the official media remained silent, there were always some people who wanted to seize this opportunity to gain attention. For those not in Beichuan City, this crisis seemed unrelated to them; after all, Beichuan City was too far away. Thus, some public accounts and self-media began to speak out, debunking Su Yue's actions by publishing videos and articles.

Among them, an article titled "Revealing the Truth of the Nuclear Bomb Crisis: Five Minutes to Understand the Mechanism of a Nuclear Bomb" quickly became popular, with readership soaring to three million. The article, through detailed information and calculations, explained the principles of nuclear weapons and the process of nuclear fission in simple terms, and finally concluded: Su Yue did not have the ability to detonate enriched uranium.

This article not only popularized knowledge about nuclear bombs in detail but also further analyzed that even if Su Yue overcame this basic difficulty, he would still face major obstacles in launching. This view quickly sparked heated discussion among people, and with the high readership of the article, it set off a wave of self-media propaganda.

"Su Yue absolutely cannot destroy Beichuan City with a nuclear bomb." This view was deeply ingrained in people's hearts by the third day after Su Yue released the news. Many people who had already fled Beichuan City even began to consider returning, believing that Su Yue was, after all, just one person and could not complete such a difficult task.

"No matter how capable Su Yue is, he can't suddenly become a nuclear weapon expert." People's words were full of confidence; they began to trust their judgment, believing that Su Yue's nuclear bomb plan was just a bluff. These self-media articles seemed to provide them with strong evidence, making them even more convinced that Su Yue was deceiving them.

However, things were far from as simple as people imagined. Although they thought Su Yue might be deceiving them, they never considered whether their reaction was also part of Su Yue's calculations. Ordinary people might not think of this, but someone always needs to clarify their thinking for them, and the various departments and law enforcement agencies in China are responsible for this.

Among them, the person most concerned about this matter was Liu Longshi. Although he had stepped down from the highest command position of the task force, he still held a place in the staff team. Although he was marginalized in the team, he always focused on the goal of capturing Su Yue as soon as possible and didn't pay much attention to other decisions.

Facing the turmoil and temporary calm of the situation in Beichuan City, Liu Longshi knew that Su Yue could not have failed to foresee such a situation. Just as he was thinking, the phone on his desk suddenly rang.

The ringing was urgent and strong, interrupting his thoughts. This red telephone had not rung for a long time, which made him a little stunned. But soon, he came back to his senses and answered the call.

"Director Qin." Although Liu Longshi was acting on most of the Security Bureau's affairs, he was still a deputy in front of Director Qin.

"You don't think Su Yue's plan won't work, do you?" Director Qin's voice was old and steady, revealing a kind of wisdom.

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