The Origin of Blackout Day

"You don't seem to agree with what I've done."

On the way back, Lin Qi and the Sergeant rode in the same car. In fact, he had other intentions behind this.

The reason why Ferral's Wife's Father, who was also his father-in-law, could send these soldiers with professional killing skills to Lin Qi's side without considering any countermeasures was because the education these soldiers received during their military service made it difficult for them to do anything that would harm the country.

One thing is repeated every day: Chief repeat it, comrades repeat it, television repeats it, radio repeats it, pastors repeat it, even psychologists repeat it. Over time, they themselves begin to repeat it.

They have difficulty figuring out whether this concept comes from themselves or was implanted later in life.

So when Lin Qi gave the order, the Sergeant hesitated for a moment, and at the end his hand trembled slightly.

On the one hand, the recoil from the hammer hitting his shinbone caused him to miscalculate the force required to grab it. On the other hand, this also foreshadowed his resistance to the task, since he was dealing with ordinary people.

The Sergeant sat next to Lin Qi without saying a word. Obeying orders had become an instinct for him. He dared not question his superior's decision, even though he was now retired and Lin Qi was no longer his Superior Officer.

He didn't speak, but Lin Qi didn't stop. "I know what you're thinking, and that's normal. But society isn't the military. You've forgotten what kind of place this is."

"They are all criminals who have already begun to harm the country and society. If they are not stopped now, they will become increasingly outrageous."

Lin Qi's tone and language had a magical power that made the Sergeant take it seriously. "Think about it," he said, "If we hand them over to the police, they will still let them go because the crimes they committed are not serious."

"But such a decision will make them think that the law and society are indulging them, and they will become bolder and have more malicious ideas than before."

"This theft, which is almost blatant robbery, has gone unpunished. What about robbery itself?"

As Lin Qi continued to question him, the Sergeant began to think. He realized that Lin Qi was right: if a person's wrongdoings are not punished, his mistakes will accumulate and become more and more terrible.

"It was their first robbery, and they were novices. The victim resisted, and they fled the scene in a panic, getting nothing in return."

"The victim may remain silent because he has not suffered any financial loss, but is only frightened. However, this will make those people think that they have escaped the punishment of the law once again."

"Furthermore, they began to study how to make the victims hand over all their valuables without resistance."

"Murder is the simplest and most effective method; even the simplest act of burning can exponentially increase the cost of police investigations."

"If they cannot be caught in a short period of time, they are likely to commit more crimes, become more skilled in their methods, and be more experienced in handling stolen goods and corpses."

"Ultimately, they will become a serial killer gang that poses a great threat to society."

"But today, we have put an end to this matter ahead of time. You could even say we have saved them. After this experience, they may repent, find a new job instead of continuing to commit crimes, and eventually become happy people."

"Many innocent people were also saved because of our actions."

"So, do you still feel guilty?"

The Sergeant's expression relaxed considerably. Actually, Lin Qi didn't need to explain these things; he would gradually accept them. That's how soldiers are. But Lin Qi's explanation made his thinking change even faster.

Moreover, Lin Qi's explanation is not far-fetched; it is all based on the fact that the first time they handed these people over to the police, the police released them.

The first crime that was stopped became an excuse to allow them to commit a second crime. The Sergeant perfectly sensed the decline in these people's thoughts and behaviors, and that they might indeed slide further down that path.

Lin Qi patted his arm and said, "If one day I do something that harms the country and the people, please remind me and don't let me go any further."

"But if what we do doesn't harm this country or the people who live here, please support me."

The Sergeant's lips moved slightly as he looked at Lin Qi. Lin Qi understood what he meant, and a smile appeared on his face. "Although we have an employer-employee relationship, we are also friends. If you are not used to it, you can call me by my name. I don't mind if you call me ' Chief '."

Perhaps encouraged by Lin Qi, the Sergeant nodded and straightened his back. "Yes, sir!"

Lin Qi smiled, a smile that made the Sergeant completely at ease. This is also why people with clean smiles are more likely to be accepted by society; no one would believe that someone who can smile so cleanly could have a bad heart.

"Let's talk about something else. Have you ever been abroad?"

Perhaps it was the easing of tension that made the Sergeant less nervous, and he hesitated a little.

Lin Qi immediately added, "If it involves confidentiality, you don't have to say anything. We're just having a casual chat about our future work."

The Sergeant decided to admit it, but he wouldn't say more, which meant that the trust between the two had taken another step forward.

Lin Qi began to talk about some of the work they might be facing next, including some overseas work.

The current situation within the Federal will inevitably end and return to the right path. Once the social security issue is resolved, the Federal's contact with the world will begin.

The isolationism of the Conservative Party cabinet government actually reflects the fear of international affairs and disputes among the entire Bayer Federation. They are afraid of being involved and of sending their loved ones to the battlefield.

As it turns out, poverty is more terrifying than war! When it comes to developing international trade, some resistance is inevitable, and that's where the Sergeant and his team come in handy.

"Protecting the safety of citizens overseas is the duty of every patriot. In international issues, there is no right or wrong, only strength or weakness."

"The strong can easily find an excuse to make people agree that what they are doing is necessary."

"The weak, no matter how many reasonable excuses they make, will only be seen as sophistry."

"My safety and my future will depend on you from now on!"

A sense of mission led the Sergeant to become more deeply involved in Lin Qi's overall plans and objectives. He also enjoyed this sense of mission, as if he had never left the army.

Lin Qi not only agreed to his request to build the base to the scale of a military base, but also agreed to let him recruit more veteran baseball players. Lin Qi also specifically stated that he would set up a company called "Blackstone Security" to manage them, and the car became quiet again.

The next morning, the young men with broken legs had just fallen asleep in the hospital when they were awakened by a well-dressed young man wearing a lawyer's badge.

In front of them, the lawyer told them that philanthropist Mr. Lin Qi had heard about their plight and was willing to cover their medical expenses free of charge, and give each of them 500 yuan for nutrition, hoping that they could recover their health as soon as possible and continue to contribute to society.

To be honest, this sudden "benefit" made their revenge plans, which they had been thinking about while receiving treatment, seem somewhat unimportant. Medical expenses were a major expense, and not only did they not have to pay a single penny, but Lin Qi also gave them some money as compensation.

Apart from the Irritable Young Man who told the lawyer to get out, everyone else signed a "donation agreement," indicating that they were dropping all further action.

As for Irritable Young Man, society will teach them that when they lack ability, being hot-tempered will not make them appear dominant, but will only cause them more harm.

This matter can be said to have been resolved perfectly. The story of the group of people with broken legs quickly spread to the Warehouse District and the nearby streets, and people immediately realized that the Interstellar Trade Company was not a company to be trifled with.

Unlike other companies, which might not even report a minor loss to the police and simply accept the loss as normal, this company is different.

The Interstellar Trade Company and its owner are not ordinary businessmen.

Then, news of Mark's investment began to circulate through various channels, which made people even more convinced of their previous judgment and made them wary of Interstellar Trade Company, unwilling to discuss it further.

In mid-November, a large-scale strike broke out in the Federal. This time, they were serious; the strike and demonstrations were not held on a weekend, but on a weekday.

The reason why the workers and Labor Union are so resolute this time is that the current Presidential Cabinet has been unable to come up with any effective solutions to the chaotic situation, and has even dispatched internal agencies such as the Security Committee to arrest people who are dissatisfied with the president and the cabinet.

Whether they were workers or businessmen, if they were reported, the Security Committee would come and take them away. This reign of terror terrified people, and the country became increasingly unfamiliar. In addition, the rumors that had been circulating not long ago about impeaching the president suddenly stopped. Insiders said that the initiators had disappeared, and so the first wave of strikes and protests began.

People are demanding a more relaxed social environment, fewer working hours, and higher wages.

In Sabine City, a march also took place, with large numbers of workers and those who had lost their jobs gathering together, holding banners and chanting slogans, bringing the entire city to a standstill.

In particular, employees of the power company also joined the strike, shutting down all equipment to ensure the safety of power transmission facilities.

In other words, Sabine City experienced its first-ever Great Blackout since the founding of the Federal, and this blackout was not unique to Sabine City; more than 70% of the cities in the entire Federal experienced large-scale power outages due to this movement! This will surely be a day that goes down in history, perhaps it will be called "Blackout Day"?