150: Chapter 150 Attack in Africa

After returning from Daocheng, Chen Mo resumed his usual leisurely life.

He accompanied Nalan Ruoshui and the others shopping in the city, watched movies, and occasionally stopped by the company to handle some non-urgent documents.

The Wa nation had been taught a harsh lesson after their previous provocation and was now behaving themselves.

Peaceful days hadn't lasted long when a piece of news from Africa instantly stirred up public opinion across the entire country!

That afternoon, Chen Mo was sitting in his office reading a report on the gold mine.

Suddenly, the satellite phone on his desk rang.

Chen Mo frowned slightly and picked up the phone.

On the other end was Old Xu's voice from overseas. Old Xu said:

“President Chen, something has happened!”

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat, wondering if something had gone wrong with the gold mine. He asked, “Speak slowly, what's the matter?”

“Speak slowly, what's the matter?”

Old Xu said:

“Our infrastructure camp in Long-Fei cooperation was suddenly attacked by armed personnel at dawn today!”

“The opponent's tactics were extremely professional—assault formations, demolition, and clearing the area were all executed seamlessly in less than ten minutes!”

“Several Chinese employees were wounded by gunfire, a large amount of construction equipment was burned, and many important documents were stolen!”

Chen Mo's gaze instantly turned cold.

“Do we know who did it?”

Old Xu replied on the other end:

“Judging from the surviving on-site video, the weapons were all US-made standard equipment, the tactical movements were standard US military CQB close-quarters combat, and the command orders were all in American English!”

“Domestic intelligence departments have already identified this armed group. They aren't local rebels at all, but Academi!”

Chen Mo's eyes turned icy.

He was all too familiar with that name.

“Academi, I know them.”

“They used to be called Blackwater Company, notorious for their actions. Later they changed their name to Xe, and now they've put on a new skin called Academi.”

“To put it bluntly, this is a private mercenary company kept by the US Official Authorities on the outside.”

Old Xu said through gritted teeth:

“Exactly! It's them!”

“It's clear they're targeting our Dragon Country's infrastructure to suppress our strategic layout in Africa!”

Chen Mo fell silent for a few seconds.

He had just finished dealing with the Wa nation, and now the US was secretly letting their dogs out to bite.

“How are the wounded?”

“They've been rushed to the hospital. For now, there's no immediate danger to their lives, but the injuries are quite severe...”

Chen Mo said:

“First, send personnel to scout the Blackwater Company people.”

“Yes, President Chen!”

After hanging up, Chen Mo rubbed his temples.

He originally just wanted to develop steadily and lead the national industry to become stronger.

But some people just can't stand to see you doing well.

Even if you don't provoke them, they come to your door to bite you.

At that moment, news pop-ups on his phone began pushing notifications frantically.

The news of the attack on the African camp could no longer be suppressed and surged across the entire internet.

Almost simultaneously,

The domestic internet was completely turned upside down!

Weibo, Tianxing Short Video, Tieba, forums...

Every platform was dominated by this single news story, and trending searches exploded instantly:

【Dragon Country Infrastructure Camp in Long-Fei Attacked, Multiple Employees Injured!】

【Identity of Attackers Locked: US Blackwater Company Company Renamed Academi!】

【Dragon Country Side Makes Solemn Representations; US Side Directly Passes the Buck: Has Nothing to Do With Us!】

【US-made Weapons, US Military Tactics, US Company, Yet They Claim It's Not Under US Control?】

Netizens across the web were completely enraged and erupted:

“I'm seriously blowing a fuse! Does Blackwater Company think people won't recognize them just because they changed their name? Those skin-changing bastards!”

“This is too much bullying! We're working hard on construction in Africa, helping locals build roads and bridges, and we get ambushed by US mercenaries!”

“Look clearly! All US-made equipment! US military tactics! US-style commands! Who would believe it wasn't ordered by the US?”

“The people are American, the company is American, the guns are American, and now that something's happened, they brush it off with 'private company'?”

“Have they no shame? They shout about human rights and the rule of law every day, but behind the scenes, they hire mercenaries for attacks. It's absolutely sickening!”

“This is typical rogue logic! If the dog I keep bites someone, I say I can't control it?”

“Attacking Dragon Country citizens, burning equipment, and stealing data—this is an act of war!”

“The US side must give an explanation! The perpetrators must be severely punished! There must be compensation!”

“Saying one thing and doing another—is this the so-called superpower? It's truly disgusting!”

“Our employees are shedding blood and sweat for construction overseas, and they get backstabbed like this. It's heartbreaking!”

“Our injured compatriots must stay safe!”

“Blackwater Company has long been notorious. Now they dare to lay hands on Dragon Country people—do they really think we're easy targets?”

“What's the use of changing their skin? They're still the same murderous, arsonist Blackwater Company at their core!”

“The US government's response practically has 'shameless' written all over it!”

“Can't control them? Do you believe that? I certainly don't!”

“If they don't give an accounting, this matter is definitely not over!”

“Support the country in a strong counterattack! We can't let this slide!”

“Dignity only exists at the edge of a sword; truth only exists within the range of a cannon!”

“Those who offend China will be punished, however far away they may be!”

“Too much bullying! Do they think we don't have the ability to fight back?”

“I suggest direct sanctions on this Academi company and the US forces backing them!”

The online arguments grew fiercer, and the public's anger intensified.

Meanwhile, the domestic diplomatic departments had already taken action immediately.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an emergency press conference, the scene crowded with domestic and foreign reporters.

The spokesperson said with a serious expression:

“Recently, a Chinese infrastructure camp in a Central African country was attacked by unidentified armed personnel, resulting in injuries to several Chinese personnel. The Chinese side is deeply shocked and strongly condemns this barbaric act!”

“It has been established that the attackers used US-made equipment and standard US military tactics, and belong to the US private military company Academi, formerly known as Blackwater Company.”

“The Chinese side has summoned US officials in China to make solemn representations!”

“We demand that the US side immediately provide a reasonable explanation, take effective measures, severely punish those responsible, and ensure the safety and legal rights of Dragon Country citizens overseas!”

As soon as the words fell, the scene was in an uproar.

Not long after, the US official response came back.

With an air of total detachment, they stated:

“Academi is an independently registered private commercial security company with no affiliation to the US government. Its actions are not directed, scheduled, or controlled by the US government, and the US government cannot be held responsible for its behavior.”