novelraw Chapter 968 985: Righteous Brother-in-Law
Chapter 968 985: Righteous Brother-in-Law
When it comes to security, there's no need to say much. Saying the police control Wancheng's security seems less accurate than saying Lin Mu controls Wancheng's underground world! If Lin Mu gives an order, both legitimate and underground forces in Wancheng respond rapidly, causing chaos in the underground world. Even without mentioning other things, when those gangs and factions rise up to cause trouble, Wancheng will be plagued with countless security incidents, with hundreds of cases occurring daily, leading to immediate city chaos.At that time, the whole city will be in turmoil, and it's not just the city but also the hearts of ordinary people in the city. Especially considering Wancheng's status as Huaxia's commercial economy center and the most prosperous southern metropolis, its impact is immeasurable and unbearable for Huaxia's new government, let alone Commander Xiong Jian of the Wancheng Military Region!
"Ha ha, are you threatening me?" Xiong Jian laughed, maintaining a calm demeanor.
"Commander Xiong, how can I threaten you? I wouldn't dare."
"First, you need to understand that whether you're threatening me or not, tonight I must take you away. Second, my duty is to follow orders, and my order is to take you away. Third, if you resist, I'll handle the consequences, and believe me, I have the ability to deal with them. Lastly, as a soldier, I detest threats the most!" Xiong Jian stated sternly, showing no signs of compromise.
"Damn," Lin Mu cursed inwardly. Xiong Jian and Xiong Jian Country are bull-headed, truly worthy of being father and son! But come to think of it, why would a military commander bother to compromise with an ordinary civilian like me? As the saying goes, civilians can't fight officials, especially when he's a commander of the military sub-region! Of course, these were just Lin Mu's thoughts. If Xiong Jian were to find out, he would've taken action without hesitation!
"Make way, make way!"
At this moment, a familiar voice rang out. It was none other than Xiong Jian Country who had just arrived. He strode in wearing a striking special ops uniform with twenty special forces soldiers behind him. The soldiers naturally recognized Xiong Jian Country as the captain of the Wancheng Military Sub-Region's Special Elite Squad, so no one dared to block him.
Xiong Jian Country led over twenty special forces into the crowd, directly positioned himself between Lin Mu and Xiong Jian, separating Xiong Jian's men and Lin Mu.
"Dad, you can't take Lin Mu!" Xiong Jian Country said sternly, looking at Xiong Jian.
Xiong Jian glared at Xiong Jian Country, "Do you understand what you're saying?"
"I understand, Dad. There must be a reason to take someone away, but you have no reason, and the societal consequences would be too great!" Xiong Jian Country pleaded.
"Military orders are the reason. Orders from above, which I must obey. You should understand a soldier's duty!" Xiong Jian snapped, clearly displeased that his son was opposing him.
"Military orders are as heavy as mountains, you're not wrong there. But you can execute them differently. In this situation, even if you capture Lin Mu, you can't take him away. Within a mile radius of the Foot Bath Pavilion, cars can't drive in. We all came here on foot. There are over a thousand people, various vehicles, and even six, seven, or eight members from the Flying Dragon Group. Do you think capturing Lin Mu would allow easy passage?" Xiong Jian Country questioned.
"That's my problem. You need to step aside!" Xiong Jian clearly didn't want to listen to Xiong Jian Country's advice.
"I'm not stepping aside. No one will take Lin Mu today!" Xiong Jian Country stood firm.
"I order you to return to your post!" Xiong Jian was evidently annoyed, realizing Lin Mu's force was so powerful it's even turned his son against him.
"I'm not going back. I'm handling this matter!" Xiong Jian Country, much like his father, stubbornly insisted on his own path regardless of consequences.
Xiong Jian's face darkened, then he turned to several soldiers and commanded, "Take action!"
"I dare you," Xiong Jian Country shouted, with his twenty special elite squad members raising their guns alongside him.
Lin Mu, watching the situation unfold, felt a surge of gratitude. This brother-in-law is righteous! For his sake, he defied his own father. Without deep bond, who would dare do such a thing?
Xiong Jian Country, with twenty people in front, made it difficult for the soldiers to choose sides, as they all knew Xiong Jian Country was the captain of the Wancheng Military Sub-Region's Special Elite Squad and Xiong Jian's son. Offending either side would be unwise.
With family fighting, outsiders find it hard to intervene, and joining either side would be inappropriate. As a family, they might fight today but reconcile tomorrow, which leaves outsiders bewildered on how to act. Xiong Jian's face grew darker; his son Xiong Jian Country had always followed orders without question and now not only defied him but opposed him openly, which embarrassed Xiong Jian in front of his men.
"Get out of my way!" Xiong Jian angrily demanded.
Xiong Jian Country, persistent as ever, retorted, "Dad, you want to take Lin Mu? You have to arrest me first!"
"You…" Xiong Jian glared at Xiong Jian Country. "We're not at home now — I'm not your dad; I'm your superior. As your superior, I order you to step aside!"
"Sorry, Chief, I won't!" Xiong Jian Country saluted.
"I order you all to make way!" Xiong Jian roared at the twenty-plus special forces behind Xiong Jian Country, indicating he was truly furious.
The twenty-plus special forces glanced at each other. Since Xiong Jian Country wouldn't back down, they naturally followed their leader's stance.
"Chief, they're my soldiers, and they only take orders from me!" Xiong Jian Country added.
"Fine, you've learned to oppose me directly, huh?" Xiong Jian glowered at Xiong Jian Country and then instructed the others, "Everyone's gotten the order, arrest Lin Mu immediately. If met with resistance, shoot as needed!"
"Yes!"
The group behind shouted in unison, while Xiong Jian Country stood in front, looking somewhat unsettled. He knew his father well; the words just spoken weren't mere threats — if stated, they'd be acted upon!
"Dad!" Xiong Jian Country pleaded with a look of entreaty towards Xiong Jian.
"Don't call me Dad; this is the battlefield, not home!" Xiong Jian fumed.