I Am Extraordinary Alone
Chapter 196 - 194: Drunk

Chapter 196: Chapter 194: Drunk

Wei Tianyang had also heard Zhao Ling express similar sentiments.

"You are in control of power, at least for now, and you should have the ability to negotiate with them," Wei Tianyang said.

"No one has that ability... They control the internet and media of this world, directing public opinion. In this network era, whoever controls public opinion rules the world," Steijie sighed.

"They may also be devoured by the very public opinion that they have created and guided. I am not clear on how to achieve this, but it is obvious that you are far more experienced than I am in managing a team and governing a country," Wei Tianyang said.

"Wei, this is a protracted shadow war, but I may not live to see the end... I have only two terms in office, totaling just eight years, and it’s already more than halfway over. After that, I won’t be able to be the chief executive anymore. The dark fire that has ignited in the shadows has been burning for half a century; I don’t have the time to slowly extinguish it," Steijie shook his head.

"What do you want to do then?" Wei Tianyang asked.

"I want to create a big explosion," Steijie said.

"An explosion?" Wei Tianyang said.

"Drain the air, create a vacuum, so the flames have no space to burn," Steijie said.

"That still requires me to kill people," Wei Tianyang sighed.

"Sometimes, bloodshed is necessary, but for this, blood alone is not enough," Steijie said.

"If I were only 15 now, I might have agreed to help you," Wei Tianyang smiled.

Murder does not solve problems once and for all. The Chicken Snake Country and Yixu are cases in point.

And it is that greater significance he is searching for that is key to solving problems.

A perfect system, an ultimate solution to effectively deal with the corruption of power by power, but what is that?

"Dinner’s ready, kids," Steijie’s wife called from the kitchen.

There was a clatter of footsteps coming down the stairs.

Steijie not only had a son but also two daughters, one looked about 5 years old, and the other was a bit older.

Steijie stood up, stopping the conversation, "Sorry to discuss such heavy topics. Let’s go have dinner; you must try Martha’s signature clam chowder."

"As long as you don’t mind me eating a lot," Wei Tianyang laughed.

They sat around a long table, the children on the left, Wei Tianyang on the right, Steijie and Martha at either end of the table.

The dishes on the table were modest but looked impressive. The main dish was steak, with thick clam chowder served in a greenish bowl in the center, and side dishes of mashed potatoes, french fries, and broccoli.

"You look so young, Wei. It’s hard to believe you’ve become Yin Country’s ambassador at such a young age," Martha greeted Wei Tianyang.

Wei Tianyang glanced at Steijie, who only squinted his eyes.

He immediately realized his identity was of the highest secrecy, not even known to Steijie’s wife.

"I’m over 30; I just look young," Wei Tianyang smiled.

Martha, of a similar age to Helena Mina, was also a blonde beauty. However, Martha was more amiable and lively than Helena Mina, who had an older appearance due to not overusing medical aesthetics.

"I’m very curious about your Yin Country’s home cooking. I’ve always been learning through video websites, but I find it hard to distinguish your seasonings. What dishes does your wife make?" Martha asked.

"I..." Wei Tianyang suddenly found himself at a loss for words.

At this moment, Steijie quickly intervened, "Martha, ambassadors are very busy people, most of their time wasted on flights. I think Wei has probably spent more time eating airline food than Yin meals."

"He’s right," Wei Tianyang said with an awkward smile.

Martha showed a surprised expression and said, "Eating too much of that stuff isn’t good for the body. I heard you’re staying here for a while? Then you can come to our house for dinner every day."

"Thank you for the invitation. I...I’ll just..." Wei Tianyang began, looking at Steijie.

"Martha is just too enthusiastic. Let’s eat first; the soup is going to get cold..." Steijie laughed.

Dinner progressed amidst these strains of awkward conversation, and by the time it ended, it was already 8 p.m.

Wei Tianyang and Steijie drank two bottles of whiskey in the study before staggering out of his house.

Steijie went to the front yard to see off Wei Tianyang, where the two paused by the roadside.

"Wei, I hope you’ll consider it," Steijie said.

"You’re being a bit vague, Steijie. You say this country is controlled by an organization within the Shadow, but... who exactly is the enemy? How do we identify them? I can’t... just wipe out an entire city like in Wuliang City. That’s not right," Wei Tianyang shook his head.

"I...I can’t say too much. I just hope... that you can walk around here, take a look," said Steijie.

He was hinting at something in his words yet unwilling to speak directly, and Wei Tianyang could tell the enormity of what Steijie was implying. But how to find them? He had no clue.

"Steijie, in this world, the network is controlled by major media corporations and tech companies. Their social media, television programs, video games, music... have become the mainstream ways of social entertainment for modern people. What can I do to these organizations? Exterminate them?" Wei Tianyang shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands.

"No, it’s not like that... I hope one day you’ll understand..." Steijie sighed and patted Wei Tianyang on the shoulder.

"Take care, Steijie," Wei Tianyang said goodbye.

He climbed into the Deep Diver because he had been drinking, he didn’t drive, so he activated the automatic driving feature and turned on the drunk driving indicator. The car’s taillights and exterior display glass showed warning signs, reminding other vehicles to keep their distance.

The car returned to the villa, but Wei Tianyang had already fallen asleep in the driver’s seat until he suddenly woke up in the middle of the night.

His head pounded terribly, but fortunately, the car’s automatic air conditioning and air filtration system had turned on, so he hadn’t frozen or suffocated to death.

He opened the car door and stumbled towards the front door of the house. As he reached out, for some reason, the black giant hand of Code 091 emerged from reality and smashed the front wall of the villa. He slipped and fell into the debris, then fell asleep again...

The next day.

When Wei Tianyang opened his eyes, he found himself lying in a white medical ward, head still throbbing. He abruptly sat up, only to see that his coat had been removed, leaving him in just a T-shirt and underwear.

He turned his head and saw Helena Mina sitting beside him, wearing a grey business suit, tilting her head, and reading a paper book.

Wei Tianyang looked at his wristwatch, which showed it was 10 a.m.

"Damn..." he shook his head.

"Awake?" Helena Mina closed the book, smiled, and looked at him.

"I got drunk last night..." Wei Tianyang rubbed his temple.

"The noise you made last night was not insignificant; all the special agents living around you heard it. What did you do to that villa?" Helena Mina said with a smile.

"I forgot... I wanted to open the door..." Wei Tianyang said.

"From now on, you’re banned from drinking," she said sternly.

"Why?" Wei Tianyang asked.

"Thank God, you just fell asleep last night. If you were to go mad with drink like other drunks... I think... Georgetown couldn’t withstand the cost..." Helena Mina shook her head.