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Additional disinfection of the experimental volunteers is expected because they smell very bad.
On the return trip, we will continue to use oxcarts to transport the beef. Given the recent relaxation of regulations, there is no need to disinfect human excrement on the oxcarts.
(The savings in this area are minimal, but better than nothing.)
753 Press Conference
The following day, at the press conference
......
The Nietos are busy setting up the environment, but that's not their biggest concern right now.
"When does the press conference start? We need to see Mrs. Grey!"
"Quickly, let Madam come out and say a few words! We've been waiting for this day!"
"We need to reiterate Mrs. Gray's pro-people policies. The state government should take them seriously. Everyone is already so poor; how can we continue to profit from the suffering of the pharmaceutical industry?!"
The crowd surged to the company's entrance, and if it weren't for Nietzsche and his associates placing roadblocks and personally stopping them, the scene would likely have been even more chaotic.
"Calm down, everyone! The press conference doesn't start for another five minutes. There's no need to rush to see her!"
Due to a series of recent actions jointly carried out by Mrs. Grey and Thomson, including the repossession of shares and the large-scale illegal resale of gold jewelry, as well as a series of attacks, New York's GDP has declined by at least 14% in one month, fiscal expenditures have been severely over budget, a large number of people have lost their jobs, and the charity outreach center has kidnapped volunteers, creating a climate of fear and hardship.
The free medical check-ups and drugs sold below cost offered by Gray Biotechnology were like a blessing from God, giving the unemployed and poor the opportunity to live a normal life during the flu season, and naturally they wanted to express their gratitude in person.
The fact that people spontaneously gathered in front of Gray Biotechnology after the 11.18 terrorist attack orchestrated by Lovan shows just how beloved Gray is today.
"Commander, Barrett is ready and awaiting target appearance."
Barrett's report came through the earpiece. Luo Fan nodded slowly, then looked up at the top of the building behind him and said in a low voice, "Received. How's the recovery going lately?"
"I feel pretty good in my new clothes and equipment, Commander."
"So, what about the equipment now? Has it been adjusted according to what I said? We don't want to accidentally blow her head off."
AK12 nudged Luo Fan's waist with his elbow, indicating that the press conference was about to begin. Luo Fan nodded to indicate that he understood, and then continued to focus on making contacts.
Barrett quickly responded: "Yes, I've temporarily switched to an M40A5, which I found through some channels. Its power should be just right."
"That's good. Get ready and wait for my instructions."
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"Commander, this is Morido. We are ready and can begin the press conference at any time."
"Understood. Let's begin now. Don't keep these people waiting."
......
The next second, the company doors were opened, and Gray and Morido, accompanied by a group of bodyguards including Nieto, appeared in front of the public. Instantly, flashes and microphones swarmed forward like pigs craving food.
"Mrs. Grey, regarding the upcoming public welfare program, will you continue to maintain your consistent stance?"
"What are your thoughts on the recent spate of terrorist attacks? Do you suspect that these are death threats against you by rival companies?"
"A large crowd chose to stake out this location for nearly three hours in order to know your stance. What would you like to say to everyone about this?"
The people who were originally crowding the front row, now unemployed and journalists, are even more frantic than those who came to express their gratitude, all vying for today's headlines.
Morido stepped forward quickly and, as his secretary, pushed the reporters back, while Gray gestured for everyone to calm down. This process lasted for nearly five minutes before the crowd finally quieted down.
......
"Commander, Chris is here as a special guest, and he brought his camera with him."
Following AK12's prompt, Luo Fan quickly spotted Chris, the big guy, in the crowd. He was frowning, just like the reporters, trying to raise his camera to take pictures, but he wasn't pushing forward like they were.
Luo Fan nodded thoughtfully, then picked up his earpiece: "The guests have all arrived. Everyone, find your shooting angles. In a little while, we can start creating new headlines..."
......
"Yingque, I can barely see the people in the front row from here. Are you sure... we can meet him today?"
Outside the press conference venue, Juno stood with the other three members of the Shrike team, while in the center of the group was their protagonist...
“I’m not sure either, but… it’s my gut feeling,” Ying Que said, her eyes tightly closed, her gaze seemingly focused on the center of the press conference venue. “Mrs. Grey always seems to obey him completely, so he should be here for an event of this scale…”
She had become accustomed to observing her surroundings without using her own eyes; those eyes in the shadows helped her see more places she couldn't normally see, even though those around her didn't understand how she could walk with her eyes closed...
Anyway, I don't want others to see those unnecessary emotions through my eyes anymore.
"Freon, could you try moving closer to the front of the group?" Ying Que said in a deep voice, "Go check the surrounding area and see if you can find him..."
"..."
After exchanging glances, the shrikes seemed to have reached some kind of agreement and then nodded to each other.
"Um..."
Frien temporarily left the scene to "search" for Lovan's figure in the vicinity.
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“I am aware of what you all want to express. The company has also been facing various challenges and criticisms recently. Regardless of the outcome, I would like to thank you all for your strong support of Grey Biotech.”
After the room quieted down, Gray began his speech, which was nothing more than expressing his understanding of people and his commitment to the company's path. It was the same old routine, but for people struggling to make ends meet, that was exactly what they needed.
"Regardless of how our peers treat us, Gray Biotech will uphold its original mission of providing affordable and effective drugs to the public, and will continue to offer free full-body checkups. In this way, White Eagle can better weather the long-term biochemical hazards ahead. At the very least, our people should get through it and not become those measurable numbers."
However, at this point, it's just one part of the plan...
Chris filmed the entire press conference, but couldn't see any key points to focus on. Had Lovan prematurely terminated his plans?
But the next second...
【boom】
The screams, the chaos of the crowd, and Nieto's frantic attempts to cover himself made Chris realize what he needed to focus on...
754 Breaking News
One minute ago
Luo Fan observed the focal point of the entire venue, Mrs. Gray's location, his phone dangling in his hand. He was waiting, waiting for the right opportunity to execute their plan.
But the appearance of someone forced the plan to be brought forward...
A hand reached out from behind and grabbed Luo Fan's shoulder. AK12 instinctively put his hand on the holster on his trouser leg, but when the two turned around, they found that it was a familiar face.
At least, Luo Fan himself is familiar with it...
"Freun?"
Luo Fan still remembered the taciturn member among the shrikes, but why was she here?
But the first words from Freyne made Luo Fan's heart tighten: "You'd better leave quickly, Ying Que... she's here..."
"what?"
Damn it, why is she here? She's usually not interested in these trivial news stories, so why did she come here in person this time?
“She may have realized some unpleasant truths,” Freyne said, unusually talkative. “You need to be careful lately; we can only stall her for now.”
"..."
"What do we do, Commander?"
AK12 frowned slightly and began to look around, searching for Yingque's figure, while Luo Fan made a decision after a moment of thought.
"Barrett, advance the operation, fire."
"......receive."
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The insurance has been released, everything is ready, and we are just waiting for Luo Fan's instructions.
Although she didn't know why the operation was brought forward, all she had to do was pull the trigger, which was not difficult. Even though the gun in her hand was not a branded weapon, its performance after maintenance and simple modification allowed her to operate it with ease.
The M40A5, 7.62x51 NATO, is a sniper rifle that has been phased out by the White Eagle Marine Corps, but its power is not excessively greater than that of its Barrett, making it just right for this kind of operation.
"Be careful, Gray, don't tilt your head like that, or it won't just be a scratch..."
She whispered a warning in the Cloud Atlas channel, and Gray immediately responded: "...We're ready. Get started quickly, don't delay."
The crosshair was aimed at Gray's head, then fine-tuned until it was confirmed that the bullet would just graz his face...
No muffler needed, that's the effect we wanted...
【boom】
The bullet whistled out of the barrel, and after a loud bang, it passed through the crowd, grazed Gray's cheek, and then hit the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Gray immediately covered his face and fell backward...
Time seemed to stand still. Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Morido quickly stepped forward, guiding Nieto to shield her and lead her to the back.
"Sniper! Sniper! Press conference adjourned! Everyone, immediately maintain a two-meter distance from the roadblocks!"
After Moriarty's warning, the crowd reacted and began to scatter and flee. Some reporters even accidentally dropped their cameras, but in order to save their jobs, they tried to retrieve them, which led to an even more serious stampede...
"Let's go, now..."
Luo Fan put on a baseball cap and walked towards the exit. Taking advantage of the chaos was the best opportunity to leave, and the girls would take care of the headlines.
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"Yingque, there's danger! Let's get out of here quickly!"
Aphrodite was unaware of Lofan's plan. The moment he heard the gunshot, he tried to pull Yingque away from the place. However, Yingque unexpectedly remained motionless, her gaze fixed on the front of the company. All she could see now was Morido and her colleagues, who were covering Gray's figure.
"The sniper's target was clear: Mrs. Grey... Logically, this should have been a targeted assassination by a rival corporation, but..."
With that, she turned around and walked in the opposite direction of the street.
"Mrs. Grey won't die, and no one will be injured in this accident, except for those gossip-loving reporters..."
The shrikes looked at each other in surprise, wondering how Yingque had come to this conclusion.
But their job is only to protect Yingque; we'll consider the details when we get back to the bar.
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"Luo Fan, you were definitely there, she just didn't tell me..."
Who is hurting us, and why are we being hurt? How much more do I need to know...?
......
Chris quickly started filming. He knew what this climax was all about. Lovan had long anticipated that someone would come to assassinate Mrs. Grey!
Is the White Eagle military going to use Mrs. Grey's death to coerce them into taking the matter seriously? But what direct connection does this have with the subsequent actions?
Well, I'll just focus on doing my own job well first. Maybe what happens next will make the final outcome clear to me.
......
Under the protection of the Nietos, Mrs. Grey was taken back to the company, and the doors were immediately closed to block outside views.
Mrs. Grey also regained her aloof demeanor, except for a striking scar on her left cheek. Barrett had indeed let the bullet graz her face precisely, without causing any real harm.
“That was a great shot,” Morido laughed. “But we’ll have to do some work on your pretty face.”
Gray shook his head in denial: "I still need to pretend to be recovering from my injury. After a while, I will have to attend an interview to let people know about my current situation and attitude."
This is just a prelude; the real climax will be the content of the next interview, which will ignite public sentiment...
On his way back, Luo Fan began planning his next move. Now that the high ground of public opinion had been truly established, the next step was to further intensify social conflicts. In addition to exacerbating the economic downturn, he also needed to create several large-scale incidents of harm that could not be ignored.
And ultimately, the goal is to exacerbate international conflicts and isolate the White Eagle in the international community, at which point it will have more room to maneuver.
Although this series of plans will be accompanied by a lot of bloodshed and death, it doesn't matter. I no longer need to care about those lives that are unrelated to me. The only thing I need to consider is to achieve the goal with the highest efficiency without harming them.
But now, another issue needs to be addressed again...
Yingque seemed to have noticed something...
"..."
Luo Fan slowly shook his head, seemingly no longer able to weave one lie after another...
Short leave
As the title suggests, it's exam week, so I haven't had much free time to write this week. At least I haven't been able to for the first few days, so I need to take a short break. Please forgive me.
There's one more small point that needs to be decided by voting: what do you all want to see next? A continuous revenge plot, interspersed with other perspectives (Yingque, other important characters, etc.), or more of the interactions between the protagonist and the girls during the revenge journey (the girls' opinions on the protagonist's actions during his revenge and their concern for him—in short, a form of sweetness).