Chapter 1006 - 1003: Threat
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Zhou Rui and the others quickly received the news.
The Sichuan University Group, Jvyi Gang, and many other allies received the news. Even Zhou Kai and his team, who were far away in Fukuoka, Japan, got word of it. Lin Chuan had been captured by the Americans and was locked up in a Washington prison.
At first, they couldn't believe it was true. After all, Lin Chuan's strength was well-known, and ordinary people weren't his match. Upon first hearing the news, Zhou Kai scoffed, "Damn, which bastard is spreading rumors again? With Brother Chuan's strength, who the hell could be his match?"
"Exactly." Lu Dapao nodded, "Even a hundred American soldiers wouldn't be Brother Chuan's match."
The group mocked the news with utter disdain.
But soon, they received confirmation that Lin Chuan had indeed been captured by the Americans.
"Damn, this can't be real." Zhou Kai was getting anxious.
Among them, Zhou Kai was the most worried about Lin Chuan since they had grown up playing together and were very close.
"All our brothers in Jvyi Gang should storm into the United States to rescue Brother Chuan," Lu Dapao recklessly suggested, his expression a bit arrogant.
Zhou Kai glared at him and said, "Are you crazy? Think before you speak."
"So what should we do?" Lu Dapao looked at Zhou Kai.
Zhou Kai pondered for a moment and said, "First, notify the other Jvyi Gang members to head to the United States immediately to rally and see what the situation is with Brother Chuan before making a decision."
After Lu Dapao left, Zhou Kai picked up the phone. After a couple of beeps, a voice came through, "Brother Kai."
Zhou Kai spoke into the phone, "Figure out a way to get some weapons in the United States, preferably something with more power."
"Hmm... When do you need them?"
"Within the next couple of days. I'll call you once I reach the United States."
London, United Kingdom, the Royal Palace.
Engles hurried in.
Queen Elizabeth was walking her dogs in the back garden, while her husband, Prince Philip, lay on a deck chair leisurely reading a book.
"Your Majesty," Engles approached Queen Elizabeth solemnly and said, "Reliable sources report that Baron Lin Chuan has been arrested by the CIA."
The Queen's expression changed in surprise, "What's going on?"
Engles pondered and said, "According to our intelligence, Baron Lin Chuan attacked an American camp in Afghanistan with his team."
The Queen frowned and said, "Why would Lin Chuan attack an American camp?"
"I'm not entirely sure of the specifics," Engles said. "I heard it was to rescue Silver Fox."
"It's over a woman again," the Queen muttered softly, then looked up at Engles and said, "Contact Affis at our embassy in the United States immediately and have him negotiate with the Americans."
Engles hesitated and asked, "On what grounds should we negotiate with the Americans?"
"Lin Chuan is a baron granted by our British royal family. Isn't that reason enough?" the Queen said.
"Understood." Engles replied, bowed respectfully to the Queen, and then quickly left.
At the same time in the Dutch royal family,
Queen Margaret also received news of Lin Chuan's arrest by the Americans. She immediately summoned Trapp, the military attaché of the U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands.
After learning the details from Trapp, Queen Margaret issued a strongly worded statement, "I hope you Americans handle Lin Chuan's matter with caution. I personally request that you release Lin Chuan immediately."
Having been the military attaché at the U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands for seven or eight years, and having met Queen Margaret many times, Trapp had never seen Her Majesty use such strong language.
He did not understand why Her Majesty would be so concerned about a Chinese man.
At the U.S. Presidential Palace,
Omama threw a stack of papers angrily at the floor and said to Everson, "Look at this, both the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and China have sent notifications demanding his release just for Lin Chuan."
Everson quietly knelt down, picked up the papers, and gently placed them back on the desk, saying, "Mr. President, we are working on persuading Lin Chuan to join us, but there's been no progress yet."
"Since he doesn't want to join us, we cannot let him go; he must stand trial," Omama said angrily.
Everson pondered, "If we put Lin Chuan on trial, how will we explain it to those countries?"
"We don't need to explain to them. Lin Chuan killed our American soldiers. It's only natural we bring him to trial," Omama said, "We Americans don't need to care about anyone else's opinion, understand?"
The implication was clear: as the world's top power, America would not be dictated to by others.
Everson responded with a nod, "Alright, Mr. President."
Tang Yumeng was worried about Lin Chuan. Early the next morning, she went to the City Committee, attended to some matters, and then rushed to the airport.
Xiao Xue also heard some news and insisted on accompanying Tang Yumeng to the United States.
Actually, Xiao Xue secretly liked Lin Chuan, but due to Tang Yumeng's relationship with Lin Chuan, she had to bury this love deep in her heart. Hearing about Lin Chuan's trouble, she was possibly even more anxious than Tang Yumeng.
At 8 a.m. U.S. time, Tang Yumeng and Xiao Xue arrived in Washington, D.C. After leaving the airport, Xiao Xue asked Tang Yumeng, "Secretary Tang, where are we going now?"
Before coming to the United States, Tang Yumeng had already booked a room at a hotel in Washington.
"Go to the Washington hotel first and wait for news," Tang Yumeng said.
On the same day, Zhou Kai and Lu Dapao also rushed from Fukuoka, Japan to Washington. As soon as they exited the airport, they saw the brothers from the Jvyi Gang.
Hearing that their leader was arrested by the Americans, the brothers of the Jvyi Gang were all eager to come to the U.S. to rescue Lin Chuan.
Upon seeing the group, they exclaimed, "My God, there actually are over 200 people here, and leading them is Hot Pepper Zhou Rui."
Zhou Kai and Lu Dapao hadn't seen these brothers in a while. After exchanging a few words of greeting, Zhou Rui asked Zhou Kai, "Kai, do you know where Chuan is being held now?"
"Should be in Washington jail," Zhou Kai said.
Li Qiang cursed, "These damn Americans are bullying our Jvyi Gang. Damn it, Kai, let's break into the jail and rescue Brother Chuan first."
Lu Dapao followed behind Li Qiang and said, "Right, let's damn well fight these Americans to the end."
Zhou Rui frowned and looked at the two, saying, "Why can't you two use your brains a bit? They have guns, and what do we have? Rushing in blindly would just be asking for death."
Zhou Kai smirked and said, "Hot Pepper, don't worry about weapons. I've already taken care of that."
"Good, Brother Kai is awesome. Tomorrow, let's damn well show them," Lu Dapao shouted spiritedly to the brothers of Jvyi Gang.
The crowd shouted in unison, "We swear to rescue our leader."
The synchronized shouting burst forth with an extraordinary momentum, attracting the curious gaze of many foreigners with blond hair and blue eyes.
Silver Fox also led members of Fire Fox to Washington on the same day.
Lin Chuan was captured by the Americans because of Silver Fox. It would be unreasonable for Fire Fox Organization to stand by.
At the special detention section of Washington Jail, Everson had a private meeting with Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan was lying on a chair, his feet propped up on the table, wearing a deep smile as he looked at Everson.
Everson felt a bit irritated inside. After all, he was the presidential envoy, and this guy's demeanor was disrespectful. Although he was annoyed, he maintained a smile and said to Lin Chuan, "Mr. Lin, I think you understand your current situation, don't you?"
Lin Chuan smiled without speaking.
Everson continued, "But Mr. Lin, if you agree to join our country's nationality and are willing to be loyal to our country, we will absolve you of all crimes."
Lin Chuan's eyes showed a profound disdain, "I am a Chinese, a Chinese soldier, and I will never betray my motherland."
Everson's brow furrowed into a knot, "Mr. Lin, if you do not agree, we will send you to a military court, and you will face death."
Lin Chuan burst out laughing, "Don't threaten me with death. I won't fall for that."
Everson finally couldn't contain himself, his face darkening, "Lin Chuan, what is your attitude? I'm telling you, our patience has limits."
Lin Chuan's expression changed as well, laughing coldly, "Bring it on, whatever you've got. Make me betray my country? You're dreaming."
"Men," Everson shouted in anger, "take him down for some proper hospitality."
Two burly agents came in, picked Lin Chuan up by the arms, and took him out.
The Americans claim to be the world's most human-rights-oriented country, but the reality is not as such.
Lin Chuan was taken by the two agents to a secret interrogation site, where severe torture began.
Each agent held a baton, taking turns beating Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan's body was covered with marks from the batons, but he didn't utter a single groan from beginning to end.
"Is this guy even human?" one agent said, eyes glinting with admiration.
The other agent also admired, "My hand's gone soft, and this kid didn't even grunt. How did the Chinese train him like this?"
"I think that's enough for today. We've been told not to let this guy die," said the first agent who had spoken.
Lin Chuan was released by the two agents and taken to a solitary room.
Enduring the immense pain coursing through his body, he sat cross-legged, concentrating, and a warm stream flowed from his dantian, instantly spreading throughout his body.
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After leaving the jail, Everson immediately received a call: "Director, the president wants you to come to the office right away."
He didn't dare to delay and immediately went to the president's office.
At the door of the president's office, he lightly knocked a few times, and inside came Omama's voice, "Come in."
Everson pushed the door open and went in, finding Omama with a gloomy expression.