642: Who is the final winner?

Liu Longshi knew he had done his best. Even if these people were unwilling to evacuate, if they followed the established plan, they would eventually be safely transferred. However, his tightly furrowed brows revealed his inner worry.

What gave him a headache was, if Su Yue never launched the nuclear bomb, how would they resolve this nuclear bomb crisis? The relocation and daily expenses of millions of people were a huge burden. Even with donations from various parties, the funds would eventually run out.

"Su Yue..." Liu Longshi murmured to himself, "What exactly are you planning?"

...

It had been three days since Liu Longshi left Beichuan City. Gao Xiang was still lying in a hospital bed; Liu Longshi's shot back then had nearly paralyzed him. Although he had survived, he was now unable to get out of bed and walk at all, with every step accompanied by intense pain. However, Gao Xiang's thoughts had not stopped because of this. He had been pondering Su Yue's motives but still couldn't figure them out.

"Why? Why on earth would he do this?" Gao Xiang was full of doubts. "With his ability, even if he lived an ordinary life after returning to China, he was destined to be an extraordinary person."

Gao Xiang could never find a reasonable explanation for Su Yue helping others. However, he did not give up thinking and gradually realized that perhaps his way of thinking was wrong, and perhaps he should look at this problem from a higher perspective.

...

In the United States, the Central Intelligence Agency, where Philip Mark was located, was still trying its best to track the connections between various organizations and Su Yue. To clear himself of any connection to Su Yue, he even used the media for live broadcasts to show his innocence. The United States media had close ties with the Investigation Bureau, so such search operations naturally attracted the attention of many media outlets, and viewership ratings consequently soared.

However, as time passed, Philip Mark began to feel uneasy. He had checked all the rumors about Su Yue on the internet, but found they were all fake. Now, only the FBI Director's search work was still ongoing, and all signs indicated that this Director had never had any contact with Su Yue either.

Sitting in his office, Philip Mark was burning with anxiety. He realized he might have fallen into a trap. He didn't know how to ensure things went smoothly. Once the FBI Director was proven innocent, it would be his turn next. Even if he hid himself deeply, the various departments within the Central Intelligence Agency would eventually find out the truth.

Philip Mark's face was pale. He suddenly understood why Su Yue had traded with him using a large amount of cash. Because no matter where this cash was hidden, it could potentially be traced. He even considered the extreme measure of burning the cash.

"Burn it!" He gritted his teeth and made a decision, "I must not be found to have any problems!"

He still remembered the promise he made to the public in his public speech, believing that as long as he became President, this cash could be fully returned. He firmly believed that as long as he wasn't exposed, the problem didn't exist. The final winner would definitely be him!

At this moment, Philip Mark was completely unaware of the crisis hanging over his head. After getting off work and returning home, he was restless and immediately instructed his wife: "Bring that box I brought back. We'll have a barbecue in the yard tonight."

His wife, Anna, felt puzzled but still did as she was told. However, when she opened the box that had never been opened before and saw that it was filled with millions of dollars, she was so shocked that she covered her mouth.

"Mark, what is this money?" she asked.

Philip Mark frowned tightly and glared: "Don't ask too many questions, just do as I say!"

Saying this, he dumped all the banknotes into the grill, then picked up the fuel and lighter, preparing to light it. When Anna saw this, she was so anxious she almost jumped up.

"Mark, are you crazy? That's so much money!" she shouted loudly, her voice making the glass tremble slightly.

Philip Mark immediately became alert. He looked around, fearing that he would attract others' attention. He lowered his voice, but his tone was full of anger: "What are you yelling about? Are you afraid others won't know?"

Although Anna was startled by his roar, she quickly mustered up the courage and said: "You have to give me an explanation today, otherwise this isn't over!"

Philip Mark cursed silently in his heart, wishing he could get rid of this woman immediately. But he knew that he absolutely couldn't do such a thing himself. He gritted his teeth and decided to confess part of the truth: "This is the money Su Yue gave me."

Hearing the name "Su Yue," Anna gasped. But Philip Mark quickly covered her mouth, not allowing her to move randomly.

"What exactly do you want to do? Do you want to kill me?" he roared in a low voice.

Anna struggled for a while and finally calmed down. She said: "What are you afraid of in your own home? Even if someone finds out, we can find a way to launder the money."

Philip Mark shook his head and said: "You don't understand. Once this money is circulated, the source could be traced. I can't take that risk."

Saying this, he prepared to light the lighter again. However, at this moment, the yard gate was suddenly broken open, and a group of FBI agents rushed in.

Philip Mark's eyes widened as he looked at the scene before him. Before he could react, he was tackled to the ground. The lighter in his hand was also quickly extinguished.

The entire scene fell silent, with only footsteps slowly approaching. Philip Mark struggled to raise his head and saw that familiar face - Lack Olde, the Chief of the FBI.

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"Olde..." He gritted his teeth and uttered the name, his heart filled with unwillingness and anger. He knew he was being watched, but he didn't expect to be caught so quickly.

It turned out that while the Central Intelligence Agency was investigating the FBI leadership, the FBI was also secretly observing everything. They found that as the investigation deepened, other organizations were successively cleared of suspicion, leaving only the FBI and the Central Intelligence Agency. And Olde knew his own innocence, so he concluded that the problem was with Philip Mark.

To confirm this, Olde installed comprehensive surveillance cameras in Philip Mark's home, monitoring his every move 24 hours a day without blind spots. Finally, at the moment Philip Mark was preparing to burn the cash, Olde rushed in with the FBI agents.

Looking at Anna standing behind Olde, Philip Mark finally understood everything. He realized he had been deceived by this woman; she had been cooperating with Olde all along. He roared, "Fuck!" But it was already too late.

He knew he couldn't escape this calamity and could only surrender. The final winner of this tug-of-war was undoubtedly the FBI and Olde.

Philip Mark had never expected that his wife, Anna, whom he had always regarded as an accessory, would one day betray him. In his heart, Anna was nothing more than a woman who depended on him for her life. He had gained enough from her over the years and had never thought she would become his betrayer. However, the truth slapped him hard in the face.

In fact, everyone is independent and has their own thoughts and considerations, even Anna, who seemed to be dependent on others, was no exception. She worried that one day Philip Mark would no longer be able to provide such a superior life, and even more so that she would be abandoned as the years passed. This worry became an insurmountable barrier in her heart and the motivation for her eventual betrayal.

Philip Mark had always believed that as long as the methods were clever, lies could be hidden forever. But he overlooked the complexity and variability of human nature, and the inevitability that lies would eventually be exposed. He had never truly understood Anna, nor had he ever thought that she would become a variable in his plan.

When he was roughly dragged up from the ground by the FBI agents and taken away like a dead dog, he suddenly realized that his contempt and indifference towards Anna over the years had already laid the groundwork for today's outcome. His ambition and disdain for his wife made him overlook the cracks in his family and also made him miss the opportunity to mend them.

At this moment, his heart was filled with regret and anger, but more so with resentment towards Anna. He cursed the woman who betrayed him, but never reflected on his own mistakes. However, he would never know that all of this was actually a carefully planned scheme by Su Yue.

Su Yue had long seen through the discord between Philip Mark and his wife. He cleverly used this point to push Anna to his side. He knew that once the United States began to counterattack him internally, his arrangements in the United States might be gradually dismantled. Therefore, he had to prepare in advance to ensure that his interests were not harmed.

And Anna, this seemingly unintelligent woman, under Su Yue's guidance, became an important chess piece in his hands. She focused on her own interests, and when the emotional card could no longer be played, self-preservation became her only choice. She turned to Su Yue and became a powerful weapon for him to strike at Philip Mark.

Although Philip Mark understood that a deception would eventually be exposed, he never imagined that Su Yue was behind all of this. He thought he could control everything, but he didn't expect to ultimately fall into Su Yue's trap.

With the exposure of Philip Mark's scandal, the United States was once again caught in a storm of public opinion. Su Yue cleverly used the power of the media to push this event to a climax. He knew that this was not only a blow to Philip Mark but also a destruction of the credibility of the United States' high-level officials.

In this chess game, Su Yue was originally at a disadvantage, but as he revealed his hand step by step, the situation on the board began to quietly change. He successfully used Anna as a chess piece, putting Philip Mark in a desperate situation and winning more leverage for himself. And all of this was just the tip of the iceberg of Su Yue's vast plan.

Su Yue was currently hiding in a secret underground room in Beijing. This was the third time he had changed his hiding place. Although he had made full preparations, the current situation made him feel a deep sense of urgency. The lockdown in Beijing had been going on for nearly a month, and there seemed to be no sign of it being lifted. The long period of being confined indoors had quietly changed people's emotions, and their attitude towards Su Yue had become complicated.

The public began to long for Su Yue to be arrested as soon as possible so that life could return to normal. Even those who had once firmly supported him began to waver. Across the country, after learning about Su Yue's connection to nuclear weapons, many people's views changed. But some still chose to believe in Su Yue, thinking he had hidden difficulties. However, the situation in Beijing was completely different; everyone was actively participating in the search for Su Yue, hoping for his early capture.

Facing this situation, Su Yue felt a hint of relief, because in his opinion, the situation was developing in his favor. Because that crucial moment... was approaching.

Meanwhile, in Beichuan City, the evacuation and rescue team led by Liu Longshi had nearly completed the evacuation work for the entire city and surrounding areas. The entire city was like a ghost town. A reporter from the Global Times used a drone to record this shocking scene. Drones hovered between tall buildings, but the city was lifeless, like a scene from a doomsday movie.

"This shows China's speed and strength. It's hard to imagine any other country having such strong execution capabilities," the reporter exclaimed. "This is one of the most massive migrations in human history, and the source of all this is just one person - Su Yue. He has shocked the world again, but what exactly is his purpose?"

Although the Global Times is named Global, it is actually a United States newspaper. The praise for Su Yue and China at this time reflected the fluctuations in Su Yue's reputation in the United States. The public began to question politicians and regarded Su Yue as a symbol of freedom.

However, for Liu Longshi, although the evacuation work was successfully completed, his heart was still full of doubts. His headache had lasted for many days. Looking at the stack of A4 papers on the desk, covered with lines similar to Su Yue's mind map, he became increasingly curious about Su Yue's true intentions.

"Su Yue, what are you planning?" he murmured to himself. "What is the meaning of our cooperation? You are by no means a person who acts blindly. Does your plan include cooperating with the Security Bureau again?"

On the other side, at the KGB headquarters in the Soviet Union, Angelina's sudden return greatly displeased Chief Ivankov. As a member of the intelligence organization, she should abide by the regulations, especially during the critical period of arresting Su Yue.

"Why did you come back? You should know the importance of arresting Su Yue," Ivankov asked sternly.

Angelina, however, remained calm. She looked directly into her superior's eyes and took a letter from her pocket: "This is a letter from Su Yue for you."

Ivankov was stunned upon hearing this, his pupils constricting slightly. He took the letter, his heart filled with mixed emotions. This letter was both an unknown challenge and a potential opportunity to change the situation. He knew Su Yue's intelligence and worried about unexpected consequences after opening it. However, curiosity drove him, and finally, he resolutely tore open the envelope.

"Su Yue, what exactly do you want to say?" he muttered to himself, anticipating the content of the letter.

Ivankov's expression was slightly stiff. Although he held the letter in his hand, he had no idea what was inside. He didn't rush to unfold the letter but looked around, feeling hesitant. However, Angelina's presence made him unwilling to appear indecisive.

Since the envelope was already opened, why hesitate? He hardened his heart, shook his wrist, and the letter slowly unfolded.

The air seemed to freeze at this moment.

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