Chapter 692: Chapter 299: The Heart of the Problem Chapter 692: Chapter 299: The Heart of the Problem Dream Island was under full martial law, facing the potential attack of the United Fleet. Aside from the security personnel from Dream Technology patrolling the roads in their cars, everyone was notified to take leave and stay in their homes without going out. However, telecom signals, television signals, and internet bandwidth on Dream Island were not cut off, so even if people couldn't go outside, they could still understand what exactly was happening externally through television and the internet.
By looking at the screenshots of live broadcasts from Japanese TV stations on the internet, the workers on Dream Island knew the reason for the suspension of work and the imposition of martial law was due to the United Fleet approaching to eradicate pirates near Dream Island. The purpose was to prevent pirates from landing on Dream Island and to protect the safety of the personnel working there. Since the journalists from Japan accompanying the fleet didn't have a clear understanding of the Fleet's mission, they did not reveal much about its activities, leaving everyone in the dark about the United Fleet's actual target being Dream Island and Yan Fei.
Because they were unaware of the United Fleet's real intention, construction workers on Dream Island felt no urgency or psychological pressure. They curiously watched the live screenshot from the Japanese TV station as a diversion from their monotonous construction routine, viewing themselves as outsiders.
In China Special Duties Unit's office on Dream Island, Duan Hongye was wolfing down his food. Instead of using chopsticks, he shoved food into his mouth with his hands, leaving a lot of crumbs on his beard and clothes, making him look even more slovenly and dirty. However, Duan Hongye was indifferent to this, focusing intently on eating while following updates about the United Fleet's military exercises on the internet.
Duan Hongye was well aware of the inside story and knew that Dream Island and Yan Fei were facing threats from the United Fleet. As for Yan Fei's plight, Duan Hongye reveled in his misfortune. After all, Yan Fei had overstepped, not handing over Dream Island and his technology to the country for free, thus inviting the United Fleet's assault. In Duan Hongye's view, if Yan Fei surrendered Dream Island and his technology to the country, it would be China's formidable Navy stationed on Dream Island. With the Chinese army there, Dream Island would be impregnable, deterring not only the United Fleet but also preventing The United States of America from harboring any ill intentions towards it.
Duan Hongye was pleased with the United Fleet's menace towards Dream Island. He knew that behind Yan Fei stood a Mysterious Organization that had even sent a destroyer to clear obstacles for Yan Fei. But Duan Hongye didn't think the organization was all that powerful; even the destroyer couldn't stop the United Fleet's assault. The destroyer might inflict some damage on the United Fleet, but it would also be annihilated.
Therefore, Yan Fei's Dream Island was bound to suffer losses and perhaps face complete destruction. Only when Yan Fei felt the threat from the United Fleet and his interests were harmed, would he take the initiative to hand over his assets to China. That way, China could easily acquire the strategic location of Dream Island in the North Pacific and its high-tech. On the national platform, these technologies would truly shine, bringing immense wealth to the country.
Duan Hongye believed his way of thinking was the clearest, simplest, most direct, and most able to secure the greatest benefits. He considered the leader of the China Special Duties Unit too conservative and indecisive, constantly calculating and considering everything, which resulted in no action and lost opportunities. Duan Hongye found this intolerable, preferring to act recklessly to seize benefits first.
As for maintaining friendly cooperation with Yan Fei at the national level, Duan Hongye saw it simply as the country being magnanimous and open-minded. Given the country's generosity, shouldn't Yan Fei, the person involved, be even more so, and hand over what the country wanted? But as long as the country benefited in the end, he believed the country would not refuse.
Duan Hongye's actions weren't authorized by the China Special Duties Unit and were a personal venture that even diverged from established policies. That's why he quickly dealt with Yu Xiaozhou upon arriving at Dream Island, as Yu Xiaozhou no longer shared his intent. Yet, Duan Hongye felt no guilt; he considered himself a true and pure patriot, doing everything for the good of the country. Even if the country didn't understand now, it would eventually recognize his dedication. He was willing to bear any bad name for this cause.
As Duan Hongye continued to eat, he watched the news online. Upon seeing the United Fleet using the pretext of pursuing pirate organizations wanted by the international community for centuries to enter Dream Island Waters, a cold sneer appeared on his face, and he even felt an urge to laugh. However, when Duan Hongye saw that Yan Fei had actually issued an invitation for pirate suppression on Dream Island's official website, inviting other countries' warships to assist in the mission, he became enraged.
A fierce killing intent suddenly emanated from Duan Hongye. Thankfully, no one else was present, as the intense aura might have caused a mental collapse or even frighten someone to death.