Beneath the Upper City

No one knows when it began—

But the world was split in two.

Those in the Upper City live in the sunlight, on vast lands, warm and free.

Those in the Lower City survive in a cram...

Chapter 527: Rise and Fall

"Why?"

Ning Fan pondered for a long time before asking again, "Why is District Chief Xia so determined to kill Su Wanjun?"

Having reached this point, Ning Fan is no longer concerned about simple hatred.

He is no longer the child who thought the world was only black and white.

One thing is certain: Xia Qing’s decision to risk the entire region was definitely not due to a simple “grudge”.

Based on his understanding of Xia Qing, she is an absolute profit-seeker.

So, what benefits would she gain from killing Su Wanjun?

Wen Xiuyuan stared at Ning Fan for a long time.

Ning Fan knew that the other party was considering it.

Considering whether to tell Ning Fan the real reason.

Apart from Xia Qing, only he and Bai Peng knew the full picture of this plan.

Even they thought Xia Qing was too crazy.

He couldn't guarantee how Ning Fan would react if he told him about this.

"Uncle Wen, if it's inconvenient, don't talk about it."

Ning Fan saw Wen Xiuyuan's dilemma and said, "I just need to do what I should do."

Wen Xiuyuan sighed.

Doesn't he also want to find someone to release the depression accumulated in his heart?

"She wants District F to be reborn."

Wen Xiuyuan's voice gradually became hoarse.

"Rebirth?"

This answer once again surprised Ning Fan.

Wen Xiuyuan leaned back in his chair.

"Do you know how glorious District F once was?"

Ning Fan knew.

But it is not complete.

Liang Ming had told him before that in the three-party struggle in Yefengkou, District F had always had the upper hand.

And it has absolute advantages!

"You're right. We never took Region C seriously. Back then, Bai Peng could easily lead a few men into their territory."

"As for Regions E and G, although they are slightly stronger than Region C, we have never been afraid of them."

"There's something you might not know. Back then, our F District even broke through the Wild Wind Pass and entered their district."

"The older generation still retains some of the pride they had back then, and whenever they talk about other regions, they are dismissive."

“Because we are indeed strong!”

"A big part of the reason for this strength is that we share common interests with the Santong Cooperation Zone."

Wen Xiuyuan also looked towards the north: "The Three Unified Cooperation Zone has always been responsible for guarding the [Top Wall], and each of them has their own responsibilities with the headquarters."

"We will deliver supplies to the Santong Cooperation Zone, and the Santong Cooperation Zone will also feed back to us the resources obtained outside the [Top Wall]."

"We are well-equipped, have abundant talent, and most importantly, we are confident! This confidence comes from the Three-Unification Cooperation Zone!"

"No one dares to touch us, because they know that even if they break into our F District, we still have the Three Unification Cooperation Zone to support us!"

"To be frank, at that time, we were the only ones fighting against others, but they didn't have the courage to fight back!"

"Until Su Wanjun showed up."

Wen Xiuyuan lit a cigarette and said, "I've seen Su Wanjun when he was young. He was full of vigor and vitality!"

"Oh, and Lin Hai! They are both promising young talents in the Santong Cooperation Zone. I naively thought I would get along well with these two people of similar age."

"Xia Qing wasn't the district chief at that time, but I was almost certain she could take that position."

"The senior management of the headquarters and the Three Unification Cooperation Zone have always maintained friendly relations."

"Oh, by the way, at that time, it wasn't called the Three-Unification Cooperation Zone."

"Have you heard of Li Jiushan?"

Ning Fan nodded.

Jia Hu said it.

A very pure person.

"In order to better train young people, Li Jiushan divided power among Su Wanjun and Lin Hai, which is how the name of the Three-Tong Cooperation Zone came about."

"The decentralization of power has not weakened the Three Unification Cooperation Zone. Instead, it has made it even stronger. This is actually good news for us."

"But I forgot when Su Wanjun changed."

"Su Wanjun began to consciously distance himself from the headquarters."

"The headquarters still provides resources to the Santong Cooperation Zone, but the Santong Cooperation Zone no longer gives us any feedback."

"In order to improve the strength of [An Su], Su Wanjun even started competing with the headquarters for personnel."

"There are recruitment offices for [An Su] in the areas surrounding the Three Unification Cooperation Zone."

"This matter has truly touched the bottom line of the headquarters!"

"What's interesting is that when the district chief found Li Jiushan, he only had one sentence: he couldn't do anything about it."

"At the time, everyone believed that these things were instigated or condoned by Li Jiushan."

"Later, we realized that Li Jiushan really couldn't control it."

"At that time, Su Wanjun had actually lost control."

"You should be able to imagine what happens next."

"Even now, the headquarters will still provide resources to the Three Unification Cooperation Zone."

"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, they have to guard the [Top Wall]."

"Besides, if we don't give it to him, Su Wanjun will come in and grab it himself."

"Su Wanjun's existence is like a knife hanging over our heads. We don't know when it will fall and cut off our heads."

"So, in recent years, we have not dared to mobilize troops lightly."

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