CHAPTER 308: CHAPTER 6: COUNTERATTACK

Not far from Xiao Jinlang, in another courtyard of the ’playground’ refuge, Zhou Qingfeng lay snoring on the bed.

This ’Land of Oz’ venue is quite large, with its own small hotel, dozens of guest rooms, all with fairy tale themes.

But after the playground’s decline, the originally colorful statues of figures were now all with dull faces, broken limbs, giving an eerie feeling even in the day, and even more so at night.

Zhou Qingfeng rented this place to renovate it, dismantling many decorations, connecting water and electricity, updating some living facilities, making it habitable.

A while ago, when the original strain of the ’X’ virus spread, four to five hundred people took refuge here, each trembling and anxious.

Now the epidemic seemed to have faded, part of the residents left, but a small number remained here, planning to observe the situation further.

Kelly, who returned from ’Dongda’, settled in this refuge, sitting by the bed, looking down at Zhou Qingfeng, growing fonder of him the more she looked.

This guy knows how to make things happen, not only did he execute a daring escape from the capital, but he also managed to luckily infiltrate the ’Ministry of Health’ and the ’Ministry of Efficiency’.

He dramatically transformed from a national fugitive to a high-ranking core of the state. The bizarre story made Kelly excited and trembling.

The room door knocked, and someone called from outside.

Kelly went out, her father Jeff Connally stood outside, nervously asking, "How is Victor’s condition?"

Zhou Qingfeng did not inform Kelly’s father when he was appointed as the ’Minister of Efficiency’.

But Jeff was shrewd, realizing something major was happening when he learned his eldest daughter was returning to the United States, and it must be related to Zhou Qingfeng.

When father and daughter returned, the mystery would naturally be revealed.

"He is fine, Victor is very strong, no fractures or internal bleeding, just some bruises and minor muscle tears. He said he would recover after one or two days of rest," Kelly replied.

Jeff was slightly relieved, looked around to ensure no one was nearby, and lowered his voice to ask, "Did Victor mention when he would return to Washington?"

Kelly rolled her eyes, "Does Victor still want to go back as the Minister of the ’Ministry of Efficiency’?"

"Of course he does, of course he does!" Jeff was eager, "This is a position closest to the core of United States power, how can it be given up easily?

Currently, public opinion is very favorable towards Victor, everyone sympathizes with him. If he can emerge as a phoenix, it would be a divinely chosen opportunity."

With just a few words, Jeff became unstoppable, rubbing his hands with excitement, "Previously, our ’real estate’ president was almost shot in the head, and his approval ratings soared afterward.

Angry voters cursed why the shooter didn’t have a better weapon and practice more; supportive voters saw it as divine protection, and even those who didn’t vote had to step up to defend the imagined saint.

Victor’s situation is the same now, anyone else would have perished in a crash, but he survived safely, and both his reputation and support are bound to soar."

Kelly coldly asked, "Father, what do you want to gain from this?"

Jeff paused, sighed, "Child, I’m not seeking anything in particular, at least not money. I am already very wealthy, as are you, and so is Victor.

We are all well-off, but what about power?

Now there’s an opportunity right in front of us, it seems like it’s Victor’s chance alone, but Victor has always been generous, he will certainly need us."

It is said that ’different industries are worlds apart.’

Kelly had some insights into finance, but in terms of power, she was truly an outsider. After hearing her father’s words, she frowned.

But Jeff fell into imagination, "This visit to ’Dongda’, has completely dispelled my idea of directly opposing them. What does it matter if ’Dongda’ rules the East? We can rule the West.

Victor is now the ’Minister of Efficiency’, in a few years he could become the president.

I might be able to be the Secretary of Commerce, or even the Secretary of Finance, certainly a thousand times better than those useless people in the White House now."

Kelly had to interrupt, "Father, you’d better not think too far. Victor’s current ’minister’ position is not stable, and his crash was definitely an assassination attempt."

Jeff opened his mouth, unable to refute, then his face fell, nodded, acknowledging the judgment.

From the shadows in the corner of the room came footsteps, someone spoke, "That’s right, it was indeed an assassination, and a very unskilled one at that."

The father and daughter turned around, finding it was Hammer and Lucy, the grandfather and granddaughter duo coming out. The senile old man added,

"If Victor doesn’t strike back, his position will be unsettled. Even relying on him alone, it’s still unstable."

Zhou Qingfeng slept for seven to eight hours, with the aching and tearing sensations greatly alleviated. When he woke up, he found a circle of people sitting in the room.

Kelly and her father were there, Hammer and Lucy were there, even Professor Hart, who disguised him and helped him move up the ranks, was there...he got up and looked around, asking, "Is there something going on?"

Old Hammer said in a deep voice, "Victor, we’ve devised a revenge plan for you, a roadmap to establish your footing in the political arena."

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While Zhou Qingfeng was in a deep sleep, the Coast Guard searching for ’Harden’ first found the ’Bell’ helicopter he was on.

Soon, the bodies of the two pilots on the aircraft were retrieved, confirming the crash incident.

Hours later, a vehicle passing by the crash site ’accidentally’ discovered Shanni lying on the shore and quickly took her to the hospital.

The rescue team told the media, "We have not yet found Lord ’Harden’ and his companion, if nothing is discovered within twenty-four hours, the hope of their rescue is very slim."