Although the secret box was only unlocked with the first layer of password and only a small portion of the items inside were obtained, even this small portion was enough to make Chen Yu's gains immense.
The data on the USB drive, in particular, solved a lot of his problems.
Militarily, he no longer needs to worry about the security of Tianyu Base, nor is he afraid of the rise of any power.
No way, he now controls the entire military system of Earth. Who can pose a threat to him?
The highly confidential information on the USB drive gave him a clear overview of all the research bases on Earth, both overt and covert, as well as information on all currently discovered mineral deposits.
In other words, he now has complete control over the resources of Earth, able to take whatever he wants.
This unprecedented advantage in resources and information will enable his Tianyu Base to truly realize the grand blueprint of integrating resources across the entire planet.
The technological leap he envisioned for the Tianyu Base is just around the corner!
"Sir, you're amazing! Does this mean you're now the Lord of Blue Star?" Lin Lele trembled with excitement. "Then I'll be the Lord of Blue Star's First Secretary! From now on, I'll be second only to the Lord, above billions of others on Blue Star! Hehe!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu said in a deep voice, "This matter must not be made public for the time being."
Hearing Chen Yu say that, Lin Lele immediately deflated and looked at Chen Yu with a puzzled expression: "Why?"
"You don't need to know why," Chen Yu said in a deep voice. "In short, this is a matter between you and me. If a third person finds out without my permission, I'm firing you!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Lele pouted with a look of dissatisfaction, but wisely refrained from arguing with Chen Yu any further.
She was very frustrated. She had thought that by using their status as secretaries of the "Blue Star Lord" she could show off and enjoy the feeling of being the only one in charge, but Chen Yu's attitude shattered her plans instantly.
Seeing that Lin Lele had stopped being smug, Chen Yu nodded secretly.
Since he's already decided to take the benefits but not take any responsibility, this kind of thing shouldn't be brought up in public to avoid gossip.
Then, Chen Yu carefully put the secret box and USB flash drive into the other-dimensional space.
Just then, the courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open.
Qiao Gang and his daughter were seen helping Liu Tonghua hurriedly walk in, their faces filled with anxiety and unease.
Upon seeing this, Chen Yu quickly went to greet him.
"Uncle Qiao, what's wrong with Aunt Liu...?" Chen Yu's words were filled with concern and urgency as his gaze was fixed on Liu Tonghua's pale face.
"Xiao Chen, can you check if anyone is chasing us?" Qiao Gang's voice was low and urgent, his eyes revealing a hint of tension and unease.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu immediately became alert.
He quickly turned around and cautiously peeked out, scanning the street outside.
After confirming that there was nothing unusual, he turned to Qiao Gang and said, "Uncle Qiao, don't worry, there's nothing unusual around. Let's take Aunt Liu inside first; her injuries look quite serious."
As he spoke, he casually closed the door tightly.
Qiao Gang nodded, gave Chen Yu a grateful look, and then the three of them quickened their pace, crossed the courtyard, and settled Liu Tonghua in a bedroom.
"Mom, are you alright?" Qiao Xin asked anxiously, her eyes filled with heartache and worry.
Liu Tonghua forced a smile; although her face was pale, her eyes revealed a firmness and unyielding spirit.
"I'm fine, you don't need to worry," Liu Tonghua replied softly. Her voice was weak but full of strength. "It's just a minor injury, I'll be fine after a rest."
"This is outrageous! I'm going to settle the score with them right now!" Qiao Xin said, about to rush out, but Qiao Gang stopped her in time.
"Xiaoxin, calm down." Qiao Gang's voice was serious and unquestionable. "Now is not the time to act rashly. Going to those people is just like throwing yourself into the lion's den."
"But... this can't just end like this!" Qiao Xin's eyes flashed with resentment and anger, her fists clenched tightly, as if she wanted to concentrate all her grievances and anger in this moment.
"I'm fine, Xiaoxin. If we can't afford to mess with them, we should just stay away. There's no need to be reckless," Liu Tonghua comforted her daughter.
"Uncle Qiao, what exactly happened?" Chen Yu couldn't help but ask.
"Sigh!" Qiao Gang sighed and said, "They've gone mad. The people at the newspaper have all gone mad. Just because you, Aunt Liu, didn't go along with them, they've claimed that you, Aunt Liu, are 'anti-revolutionary.' If Xiao Xin and I hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable." A hint of anger flashed in Qiao Gang's eyes.
"What? Isn't Aunt Liu the editor-in-chief of the newspaper? They've rebelled?" Lin Lele frowned, her face filled with disbelief.
“These days, no identity matters. The entire city is now under the control of Qin Zhen and his gang. The people of this city only have two choices: either join the ‘Reformists’ or they will be purged by them sooner or later.” Qiao Gang said, his eyes filled with heaviness and helplessness.
"That bastard Qin Zhen just launched a strategic missile! That's clearly a show of force to those of us who oppose him!" Qiao Xin said angrily. "But it's also thanks to that bastard's strategic missile that he attracted the attention of those scoundrels at the newspaper that we were able to escape in the chaos."
"Yes, it seems that Qin Zhen has become ruthless and reckless. Our Great Xia is in grave danger!" Qiao Gang said with a solemn expression.
"Cough~ cough~" Chen Yu coughed a few times upon hearing this, then said awkwardly, "I think you've misunderstood. That strategic missile just now was actually..."
Before Chen Yu could finish speaking, Lin Lele excitedly interjected, "It was launched by my superior, hehe, you didn't expect that, did you?"
Interrupted, Chen Yu couldn't help but glare at Lin Lele.
Lin Lele didn't care at all, looking directly into Chen Yu's eyes, as if to say, "I didn't leak anything. Anyway, you already said it, I just said it for you."
Upon hearing Lin Lele's words, Qiao Gang and the other two were completely dumbfounded: "What?"
"Xiao Chen, this..."
“Yes, I have obtained the military key to the Kyoto Garrison Command. Now, all strategic weapons in and around Kyoto are under my control. The launch of that strategic missile just now was to deter those forces that attempt to disrupt the peace, and also to send a clear warning to Qin Zhen and his group.” Chen Yu’s tone was calm, but his eyes revealed an undeniable determination.
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