Chapter 319 - 225: Confession Gift
The fishing boat traversed the sea surface, steadily entering the coastal waters of Saint Rivelan, experiencing smooth sailing all the way.
Shangguan Li, Dongdong, and Chu Nanyi had been waiting here early.
"Boss!" Before the boat had even come to a stop, Dongdong eagerly went to hold Su Mo’s hand, helping him ashore.
Shangguan Li glanced at the empty cabin and raised an eyebrow, asking, "Only you returned? I thought with such a big stir, many would be scared out of their wits and come back with you."
Su Mo shrugged: "They are confident, believing they are buried talents who can make a name for themselves in the Land of No Master. Let them be, it’s their fate to respect."
Chu Nanyi shook his head and said, "Sometimes I really don’t understand these people. I chatted with a few from my boat, and their living conditions are actually quite okay. They’re not desperate; they can live decently by being a bit frugal."
"But they’re crazy, all thinking about striking it rich, wanting to be above others. One by one, they abandon their families to chase dreams in the Land of No Master... for what?"
Shangguan Li calmly said, "There are just such people in the world, always thinking they are unique, yet lacking the corresponding strength."
"Especially in this information-rich era, where the internet is full of displays of wealth and beauty, letting them see many things that shouldn’t belong to them, making it harder for them to accept an ordinary fate."
"The so-called dream-chasing is just a facade; greed behind ordinariness is the original sin."
"Ordinary..." Chu Nanyi murmured these two words, shaking his head, "I don’t get it."
Su Mo thought to himself: Of course, a rich second generation like you wouldn’t understand...
The group didn’t linger long at the shore, to avoid catching the attention of local corporate giants, and quietly returned to the Black Rose Hotel.
Pomelo, having been detained and frightened for days, was not in good physical or mental condition.
Su Mo lost trust in the authorities of Saint Rivelan and decided to help to the end, chartering a plane to send the father and daughter back to New Moon City for Pomelo to recuperate at a local hospital.
When they set off, Su Mo hadn’t returned yet, so Chen Hao only had time to leave a hurried letter filled with words of gratitude.
After reading the letter in his room, Su Mo stretched lazily: "Mission accomplished, case closed, case closed..."
He took a shower and slept soundly on the soft large bed.
The next morning, he brushed his teeth while watching TV.
The midday news was broadcasting a special program, located at the entrance of the Saint Rivelan Public Security Bureau, where a make-shift Q&A session was being held.
The scene was a bit chaotic, with many protestors gathering outside the police line, shouting indignantly:
"We demand an explanation from the Public Security Bureau regarding the online leaks!"
"Song Sangla, step down! How can a parasite colluding with armed forces hold the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau?!"
"Colluding like snakes and rats, inside and out, that’s who you are!"
"If you keep this up, who would dare to visit Saint Rivelan? Step down! Maintain the external image of Saint Rivelan!"
Inside, a reporter loudly asked with a microphone: "Director Song Sangla, an accusation surfaced online last night alleging that you have a financial relationship with external armed forces and use your position to shield their illegal operations within the country. How do you respond to this?"
Standing on stage, Song Sangla’s forehead was beaded with sweat, yet he still maintained a solemn demeanor.
He sharply rebuked: "These are baseless accusations! Since assuming office, I have always been diligent and law-abiding!"
"I urge all citizens and netizens not to spread unverified information. If found, they will face legal consequences!"
The reporter continued to ask: "But there is a very detailed document in the leak showing the financial exchanges between enterprises under the names of your family members and external armed forces. How do you explain this?"
Song Sangla still maintained a straight face and said: "This is a well-organized, premeditated public opinion war intended to smear Saint Rivelan authorities! All responsibility lies with the Land of No Master!"
"Our bureau has officially opened a case to investigate the masterminds behind this, and we will definitely give the public a satisfactory..."
Before he could finish, two men in black strode onto the stage.
The leading man in black said, "Song Sangla, come with us."
Song Sangla was stunned: "Who are you people?"
The man in black presented his credentials: "We are special investigation team members appointed by the Capital Upper Court. Regarding the accusations made online yesterday, please cooperate with us in the investigation."
They didn’t even give Song Sangla a chance to speak, directly taking him away.
What was left for the public was only Song Sangla’s unmistakable look of fear, which he couldn’t hide no matter how hard he tried.
The emergence of the investigation team as bringers of justice threw the scene into a frenzy.
The protestors erupted with cheers, praising the Upper Court endlessly.
The reporters, like sharks smelling blood, jostled forward, asking questions one after another, almost shoving microphones into the mouths of Song Sangla and the investigation officers.
In front of the TV, Su Mo smiled slightly.
The leak was arranged by Old Bang, whom he had commissioned to have hackers post it online.
Old Bang and his group had long been dissatisfied with Song Sangla, who had been colluding with external armed forces and suppressing local violent groups, taking away many benefits.
Upon hearing that Su Mo had something that could bring down Song Sangla, not only did they not charge him, they even refunded the previously collected intelligence fees, buying out the materials that were obtained from Wacai.
Now that the leaks were online, the rest was up to the factions in Saint Rivelan to handle, leaving Su Mo, an out-of-town tourist, uninvolved.
He finished brushing his teeth, walked to the balcony, and looked out at the vast sea, enjoying the comforting sensation of the sea breeze.
"Continue the vacation!"
He changed into swim trunks and headed to the beach.