Special Forces Medic

The meeting resumed fifteen minutes later. Hua Muyun calmly drank his tea, savoring the brew without needing a specific setting, time, or atmosphere to reach the highest realm of enjoyment. His eyes lowered, he relished the fear and anxiety of the others outside his scope of vision.

Within a day, Liger City in the Western Suburb was eradicated without a trace, without deploying a single soldier, without a single gunshot. All actions started quietly and ended quietly.

Hua Muyun was very satisfied with this; he smoothly dispatched Sharp Sword to wrap things up, revealing all the evidence of the Liger Gang's secretive operations to the public, sealing off all their underground channels, all without casualties.

The projection screen displayed scenes not covered in the news, peeling back the hidden content in detail one by one.

Standing in front of the projection screen, Secretary Luo explained the situation, layout, and the formation of all plans in concise and clear language. This approach, being somewhat an afterthought, naturally provoked dissatisfaction among many, yet these expressions naturally fell into Hua Muyun's eyes.

"Because this matter is of great importance, the operation had to remain confidential and not be divulged. I hope all the leaders will understand." Secretary Luo put away the pointer, with utmost respect, expressed his apologies to those present: "We must know that the Western Suburb has always taken a nonchalant attitude toward government policies, making it difficult for our city committee's work to proceed there. Our Minister Wang always tried to persuade them quietly but without success. Not long ago, we received a report from the City Police Department, revealing that the Western Suburb secretly contacted assassin organizations to harm good citizens, participated in international smuggling, and was involved in money laundering for other countries. To ensure the safety of over one hundred thousand ordinary citizens in the Western Suburb and prevent leaks, we had no choice but to adopt this method. Now, the most important thing for us is how to rectify the Western Suburb."

As Secretary Luo's voice fell, the murmurs of dissent quieted down, leaving the meeting room in complete silence. Hua Muyun glanced at Wang Zhanting, and the sound of the lid covering the teacup was crisp and loud.

"The taxes and profits submitted by the Western Suburb to the Ministry of Finance account for thirty percent of Yanjing's revenue each year; this proportion is not insignificant among all regions!" Hua Muyun leisurely glanced at the data: "As city committee cadres, we must not only ensure the personal safety of the people but also ensure their interests and welfare. Isn't that right?"

Some nodded, some concurred, some remained silent; there were all sorts, yet none voiced opposition.

"However, most of the thirty percent profit from the Western Suburb comes from its underground industries. Although the business world remains operational, I'm somewhat concerned whether the Western Suburb, accustomed to being led by one person, will plummet following Lion's death. This meeting's primary aim is to seek consultation from all of you, to see if a better plan for the Western Suburb's future development can be formed. Minister Wang, do you have any good suggestions?" Pivoting his words, Hua Muyun directly addressed Wang Zhanting, who was called out, cleared his throat twice, adjusted his posture, and picked up his teacup.

"Secretary Hua's concern is my concern as well. From the current perspective, I think there is a need to find someone to replace Lion's position. A model has been formed, and wanting to upset it would not only consume considerable effort and funds but also require much time to maintain. Rather than that, it might be more direct and reliable to find a suitable candidate to replace them at the current pace. Of course, this person must be recognized and trusted by the city committee and possess considerable ability and background."

"According to Minister Wang's analysis, only people from Yanjing's four major families could be competent."

Liu Kunan put down his pen. He could be said to be the most meticulous in recording every meeting. As per his discourse, as a mayor, he must strictly and earnestly implement every directive and policy of the city committee, improve the living standards of Yanjing citizens, and create economic benefits. Therefore, the dissolution of the Liger Gang in the Western Suburb was most praiseworthy to him.

Hua Muyun smiled at Liu Kunan: "Each of the four major families has their own domain; the newly appointed successors are still in their immature period, making it somewhat inappropriate for them to govern. What do you think, Minister Wang? But the heir of your Wang Family is remarkably capable, his business tactics far superior to us old fellows. I heard he recently prepared to acquire a cosmetics company in the United States."

"Secretary Hua, you're too kind." Wang Zhanting did not continue Hua Muyun's topic; instead, he brushed aside the issue of successors with an attitude of detachment.

"Regarding this matter, I think there is no need to rush."

Qin Weiguo contemplated for a moment. Having parachuted into Yanjing, he maintained a distanced attitude, strictly guarding his own territory. It was not that he intended to profit as a bystander, nor was it to protect himself by staying neutral; watching events unfold was a strict yet enduring political principle.

"Does Secretary Qin have any good suggestions?" Gong Shenglong's intervention at this point made Hua Muyun somewhat unclear, yet it pushed the meeting to its peak.

"The fact that the Liger Gang in the Western Suburb has been dismantled is undeniable; the economy, within a phase, is not prone to collapse into an untenable situation. After all, the Western Suburb, with its population of over one hundred thousand, has already formed a structure, so commercially and economically, it will maintain a stable momentum; only the illegal profits are diminished."

"Secretary Qin's analysis makes sense." Hua Muyun nodded, signaling him to continue.

"If we hastily decide who will replace Lion, should we ask if they are to continue the illegal forces, or to substitute for business operations?" Qin Weiguo glanced at Gong Shenglong, then turned his gaze to Wang Zhanting: "Personally, I think, given the precedent of the Liger Gang, the city council might consider using other methods to bring the Western Suburb under the city's jurisdiction. The district mayor can act as an agent first, and when an appropriate candidate is found or someone appears who is willing to buy out the Liger City's assets with sufficient funds, another possibility is to use a bidding process to divide the assets, and then..."

"I don't find this method feasible!"

Gong Shenglong interrupted Qin Weiguo's proposal. He took a sip of water: "The suggestion for the district mayor to act as an agent is a good one, but dividing the industry, I think, is unreasonable and has shortcomings."

Wang Zhanting glanced at Hua Muyun: "Secretary Qin's idea is for the city council to appoint someone to manage Liger City, turning privatization into nationalization, with individuals contracting the commercial areas, is that it?"

"Yes, that way, even if there is a contracting responsible person, they will not be outside the city's jurisdiction." Qin Weiguo nodded, quite confident in his suggestion.

"Are there any other proposals?" Hua Muyun sat up straight and asked the others below: "If not, we will decide this first, Secretary Qin, draft a plan for us, and we will have another special meeting to discuss it."

"No problem." After answering, Qin Weiguo leaned back in his chair, sitting with a planning blueprint full of his grand ideals and ambitions.

"Next, I want to talk about a malicious incident." After ending the previous topic, Hua Muyun immediately lowered his voice, and his stern expression made those who had relaxed become vigilant again.

"Secretary Luo!"

"Yes!" Secretary Luo switched the projector screen to the computer following Hua Muyun's instruction, transmitting the image from the main unit to the screens in front of everyone present through the adapter.

"These photos were taken as evidence after we entered the Liger Building. Please take a look." Secretary Luo unfurled the pointer, circled a few times on the uniform worn by the male corpses: "These corpses are clearly not members of the Liger Gang. They are wearing military uniforms, and on their collar patches, there are emblems of the Sharp Sword Special Forces." Secretary Luo had just finished when, instead of falling into awkward silence, the room erupted with audible murmurs.

"Who could be so bold to kill members of Sharp Sword?" Lu Yixing, the commander of the Yanjing Military District, was the first to express dissent, his thunderous voice drowning out the noise in the conference room, his tiger eyes glaring, which was a provocation and challenge to his military: "Secretary Hua, I think the city council must investigate this seriously. The Sharp Sword troops are rigorously trained soldiers, who could so easily shoot them in Liger Building?"

"Commander Lu's concerns are my concerns too. For such an elite team to be shot on-site with a long-range sniper rifle in an instant, this is a provocation against us, a retaliatory act." Hua Muyun spoke with a pained face, expressing his care for the soldiers. "The nation spends a lot of money to train these people, which is not easy."

"Secretary Hua, I, Lao Lu, would like to personally investigate this matter thoroughly."

"Commander Lu, this might not conform to judicial procedures!" Liao Lijia, one of the few women present, hesitated for a long time: "This matter has not reached the military council level, procedurally it's a criminal investigation first, with military involvement if necessary, this way it won't lead to public criticism."

Liao Lijia's words were met with agreement from others, as women's thoughts are often more meticulous than the average person's. She continued, "Currently, citizens are still immersed in the panic from several major cases earlier. If the military intervenes now, it might have a negative impact on the upcoming domestic elections." Liao Lijia's beautiful eyes inadvertently glanced at Qin Weiguo.

"Xiao Liao's thinking is indeed meticulous. If this causes greater panic, it will be hard to clean up. Commander Lu, your pain for your subordinates is understandable; as steadfast defenders of the nation and the people, we share the same deep grief." Lu Yixing grunted heavily, without replying: "I was just thinking, if we could use Dragon Soul to investigate, they might be the most suitable choice." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)