Chapter 525 Ouyang Knows How to Act
Everyone then remembered the delivered boxes. Bai Chu Fan used chopsticks to pry one open. Everyone covered their children's eyes, afraid it would be something bloody again.
"Damn it, what do they want?"
This time, the box contained an ear. They didn't know whose child they had harmed. It was truly suffering for Little Mi'er.
Bai Chu Fan quickly closed it and went to the back courtyard where the prisoners were being held.
"Did they talk?"
"No, they're waiting for Young Master Ye to handle it. We were afraid of killing them if we used too much force."
The two people on the ground were no longer recognizable, but their persistence baffled Bai Chu Fan. After all, even fighting for someone wouldn't warrant such extreme loyalty.
Ye Mu En arrived then. Everyone except Bai Chu Fan left. He took out a powder and poured it into their mouths.
The results were a headache for Ye Mu En: people from Mi Province, and the cousins of Shang Shao Yan who had returned from abroad.
"It's no longer just one or two groups, but they are definitely acting together. It seems they want to ruin Zi Yi Sheng's family and reputation."
"It's good to have a target. No matter how many groups, we'll eliminate them one by one."
Ye Mu En now had legitimate authority. With a few phone calls, he dispatched a large number of people, but he couldn't leave the Bai family.
When he called Zi Yi Sheng, the latter didn't think so. The small fries from the Shang family alone didn't have the financial or human resources to orchestrate such a grand scheme.
"Do you think it could be people left behind by the Baili family? Otherwise, who else could reach this deep? These people definitely wouldn't be working for foreigners solely for money. There must be greater interests attracting them to take such risks."
"Have someone check if Baili Hui and Baili Ming are still in prison. As for Baili Xi, he died by our hands, so there can be no surprises."
"Yi Sheng, don't forget that the Baili family has been researching medicine for decades. Now I fear there might be aspects we haven't grasped from back then."
Zi Yi Sheng knew that he was able to take down the Baili family back then because of the prevailing sentiment. Otherwise, he alone wouldn't have had the ability to completely eradicate them.
"Quickly deal with all the small fries you have in hand. I refuse to believe not one of them can reveal who is truly behind this."
"Don't worry, they'll all be dealt with within three days."
"I might have something to gain tomorrow when we detain the foreign personnel. The children still need stronger protection, no matter who wants to harm them."
The Bai family had already increased their security, creating layers upon layers of guards. Their food and drink were inspected before consumption. Anyone entering the Bai family could no longer have contact with the outside world.
Zi Yi Sheng's men in Ming City had almost replaced the previous bodyguards, and all of them had been vetted by Ouyang.
Chen Tang Tang, after the recent events, also decided not to return home. Ye Mu En, considering Ouyang's identity, had Ouyang's entire family brought to the Bai family for joint protection, to avoid any further trouble.
This made Chen Tang Tang even more carefree, spending her time coaxing the children and eating, as the Bai family's chefs were no ordinary cooks.
Five cargo ships safely arrived at Chenghai City port. The ship's crew immediately noticed something was wrong, but before they could disembark, a group of people boarded the ships.
Ouyang, as the leader of this operation, explained softly on the deck. However, some foreigners were still skeptical, as this was essentially controlling their personal freedom.
"What you're doing is wrong. We can just turn back now, and come again after you've finished your business."
The situation escalated uncontrollably. Ouyang narrowed his eyes and signaled to the person leading the commotion.
The people around Ouyang immediately apprehended that person, causing the foreigners to be scared and want to turn back.
At this time, many media personnel had arrived on the shore, along with foreign reporters from the embassy. These people must have been hired by those behind the scenes.
Ouyang suddenly smiled at the foreigners on the ship and clenched his fist, raising his arm again.
"There are dangerous items on board. Conduct a full search. Escort foreign friends to a safe zone!"
"Yes!"
The ship became even more chaotic. Ouyang straightened his collar, turned, and headed towards the media.
"Secretary Ouyang, we received news that you intend to detain foreign personnel without cause. Can you provide an explanation to the public now?"
Similar questions poured in, especially from foreign reporters who were agitated, eager to rush onto the ship and photograph the "inhumane treatment" their compatriots were receiving.
"Report, dangerous items found in two locations on the first ship. They have been safely removed."
Ouyang took the "dangerous items" and spoke sternly into the camera.
"This is why we are escorting foreign personnel to a safe zone. We received secret intelligence that there were dangerous items on the cargo ships entering the port this time, with the aim of causing foreign nationals to die in their own country, thereby causing estrangement between our already harmonious nations.
Therefore, there is no detention whatsoever. We are here to save lives, and it was Leader Zi who personally ordered that every foreign national must be protected."
The domestic reporters naturally supported their own country, and what Secretary Ouyang said was indeed true based on what they saw.
"Those who provided us with misleading news are unforgivable. They are the true terrorists."
Before Ouyang could say anything, the reporters from both sides began to communicate.
"Secretary Ouyang, can we follow up on the safety of the foreign personnel?"
"Of course. This way, you can also bear witness for us, so that all our actions are under everyone's supervision."
The personnel responsible for the safety of foreign nationals had already been replaced by members of special departments, ensuring that the scheme orchestrated by those behind the scenes would be fully uncovered.
Ouyang's series of actions received everyone's support, and even the foreign personnel on board actively cooperated after seeing the dangerous items recovered from the ship.
The special department acted swiftly. Four trucks were surrounded by more than a dozen police cars. Within twenty minutes, all foreign personnel were transported away.
"Seal the cargo ships, and the remaining personnel will follow the escort team."
This time, Ouyang was also assigned to the escort team by Zi Yi Sheng, so that he could execute orders at any time.
Half an hour later, all foreign personnel were housed in the Chenghai Municipal Government Guesthouse. Three guards were posted at every three steps, and even the original service staff and cooks were not allowed near the guesthouse.
Each person had their own room, with complete provisions of water, food, and supplies. The purpose was twofold: to prevent contact among these individuals and to prepare a grand gift for those behind the scenes.
Zi Yi Sheng also received a call. Old Pang couldn't help but lean closer upon hearing the arrogant laughter coming from the receiver.
"Hahahaha, Leader Zi, you did a great job today. But the reason you gave isn't very friendly to us."
"I'm just telling the truth, and I've also met your demands. What's next? Let me guess, will you soon be heading to the safe house?"
"How could that be? We only wanted to create public opinion, but you ruined our expectations. To punish you, we will send you another ear of your daughter.
Do you know? The child fainted from the pain, and her cries have become much weaker. Do you want to save her?"