Chapter 01: Cheng Xu, who is unaware of the situation

A dull sound echoed, and Maierdan's entire body was disintegrated by the electric light of the extreme, turning into a pile of dust, carried away by the wind

The death penalty is officially executed, prepare!

Boom

Maidan suddenly felt the power return to his body, leaping to his feet with a start, his fists clenched tightly, and his two blue eyes shone with an eerie brilliance amidst the dazzling electric light.

One, execute!

Although it is said that a graduate from a prestigious university can be promoted to a formal position at the department level in five years and to a formal position at the bureau level in ten years, thereby becoming a reserve cadre and a key focus of the Provincial Organization Department, and further advancing to the deputy director level is also a natural expectation, for Cheng Xu, there is basically no hope for this. At the time of applying to the prestigious university, he only thought about finding a stable job.

Thirty years before Mai Erdan was executed, it was August of the year 5970 in the Huaxia calendar. In a remote mountainous town called Sanxi in Province S of the southwestern region, nightfall quietly descended.

The lightning shrank back from the electric light of the pole, heavy as if something had been added

After all, I am used to being criticized, so what does it matter? I am just a small player, and those who have no shoes to wear are not afraid of those who do. Moreover, Director Li might even find me a nuisance; by coming out on my own, I am simply aligning with his wishes

Cheng Xu does not know either; in any case, let each day pass as it comes

Indeed, a smile can give rise to a hundred charms

Seeing Cheng Xu's awkward appearance, He Jie let out a laugh with a "puff".

"Cheng Xu, what are you talking about?"

It seems that I will be criticized by my superior again tomorrow

Cheng Xu, what are you doing here? Hurry back and offer a toast and read the book.

Faced with the imminent execution, Maierdan, imprisoned, was filled with despair. His somber gaze swept over the cold, dark walls of the prison. Listening to the increasingly close, rhythmic sound of footsteps, his breathing grew heavier as he silently counted in his mind.

At this moment, the sky suddenly became overcast, and no shining star could be found in the once-clear night sky

One step, two steps, closer, even closer

The deputy director of the county committee office conducted research in Sanxi Town. The town's secretary and mayor had no reason to overlook this; they quickly arranged meals and made proper accommodations, fearing to offend the prominent figure in front of the county committee secretary.

Two soldiers steadily pulled the triggers, and two beams of particle lightning shot out from the muzzles of their guns, enveloping Meidan's entire body

He Jie pouted in dissatisfaction, ceased to speak, silently turned on the faucet, washed her hands, and scratched her hair with her damp hands, appearing quite unhappy

I never expected that I, Mai Erdan, am a top hacker in the world, having successfully infiltrated the U.S. military systems five times, standing my ground against attacks from all the top hackers ranked in the top one hundred globally. Yet, during my intrusion into the Huaxia nation, I was caught by a Huaxia hacker, which exposed my hiding place, leading to my capture by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and I am about to face the death penalty

He Jie laughed with a "giggling" sound, raising her small fist. In the Party and government office, since Cheng Xu was younger than He Jie, the phrase "Be careful, I might hit you" became a point of pride for He Jie in front of Cheng Xu. Of course, only Cheng Xu enjoyed this "capital". Cheng Xu came back to his senses and muttered in defiance, "If you want to show respect, go ahead, but they are not coming for me."

I never expected that the United States, which abolished the death penalty a hundred years ago, would make an exception because of me

Maierdan was completely exhausted, kneeling weakly on the ground, breathing heavily.

Of course, what exactly is this reasonable request? Cheng Xu did not know; regarding He Jie, he only heard rumors and did not even know the name of this deputy minister of the organization department

Life is the instinct of humanity, while death is what people fear

He opened the faucet at the sink outside the restroom, cupped his hands to scoop some water, and splashed it onto his burning face, feeling an immense coolness.

Shining!

Zhang Chaofei specifically requested the "Lotus" from the Party and Government Office to accompany the drinks. Once the secretary made the decision, all personnel from the Party and Government Office were summoned. If Director Li was not drunk, it would not be considered a "political task" completed. As it turned out, the leaders came to socialize, and although it initially had nothing to do with Cheng Xu, the town's secretary and mayor took it seriously and inadvertently involved him. Lacking the capacity for alcohol, he quickly surrendered at the table and quietly slipped out on an empty stomach to avoid drinking.

After speaking, she raised her small fist in front of Cheng Xu

The dark clouds in the sky are gathering increasingly, from the gaps in the clouds emerge countless silver serpents of lightning

The freshly graduated young man still harbored some fervor in his heart. However, after becoming a civil servant, he irked his superiors by occasionally sharing some ideas at inopportune moments, which led to their growing annoyance with him. Consequently, he found himself in a difficult position. He was burdened with arduous tasks, yet good fortune and benefits seemed to elude him. Even the meager praise from his superiors was seldom bestowed upon him. Other civil servants in the town looked down on him and privately remarked, "This kid is oblivious to the situation"

It is said that if a township official does not drink at least half a jin of liquor in a day, they are not considered competent. It seems that I will never be competent.

Maierdan exerted all his strength to call out desperately and struggle. However, in the face of the soldiers' indifference and powerful hands, his cries and struggles were of no avail. The shadow of death instantly enveloped all his will; although he knew he had been sentenced to death, when the moment truly arrived, he still found it impossible to accept.

Just as Maierdan counted to one hundred steps, the door of the prison he was in swung open. A beam of bright light shot in from the corridor outside the prison door. Maierdan quickly shielded his eyes, which were slightly stung by the light. Once he adjusted to the brightness, he could see two soldiers standing at the door, holding electric guns, motionless and indifferent, their eyes devoid of any flicker of emotion.

The lightning in the dark clouds finally descended from the sky, colliding with the electric light of the particles.

With a sharp command, two soldiers raised their electric light guns and aimed them at Maierdan

Twenty-two-year-old Cheng Xu emerged from the cafeteria of the town government, his face flushed and reeking of alcohol. Under the influence of alcohol, his steps were somewhat unsteady. Cheng Xu had just graduated this year from a prestigious university, and due to a lack of connections and background, he was assigned to this remote town.

As he wished, Cheng Xu passed the entrance examination for Youda University and was assigned to the Party and Government Office of Sanxi Town after graduation, where he was responsible for drafting documents and reporting information

What is a wake-up call

I did not expect that the one who captured me, a Huaxia hacker, would be a high-ranking official

"If one must be drunk, then let it be so; in life, how often does one have the chance to be intoxicated? While others awaken, I alone remain inebriated"

Under the dim glow of the streetlight, Cheng Xu saw a beautiful girl approaching the washbasin; it was He Jie. Due to having had a bit to drink, He Jie had a rosy flush on her face, making her even more attractive, and Cheng Xu couldn't help but stare in a daze

Three, two, ... ...

Cheng Xu still has some feelings for He Jie, but this affection is limited solely to He Jie's nickname "Lotus"—emerging from the mud yet untainted, something to be admired from a distance but not to be profaned.

Outside the prison, a temporary execution site has been set up, where two soldiers forcefully threw Maierdan onto the execution platform

This evening, Zhang Chaofei, the Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office and Director of the Confidentiality Bureau of Nanjian County, conducted a research visit to Sanxi Town

Two soldiers, marching in unison, entered the prison, flanking Maierdan on either side by holding his arms

Cheng Xu could not resist He Jie’s invitation and had no choice but to be pushed into action

Cheng Xu, later Director Liu said he wants to go for barbecue, you have to accompany me. If you don't come, I will beat you up

He Jie’s smile faded, and Cheng Xu felt a sense of guilt, thinking that he should not have indulged in a moment of verbal triumph.

No!

Zhang Chaofei is ostensibly conducting research in Sanxi Town, but in reality, he is using this research as a pretext to pursue the beautiful woman known as "Lotus" in the town's party and government offices, whose real name is He Jie. Two years ago, she graduated from university and passed the civil service examination. Full of youthful vitality and possessing an attractive appearance, she is considered a rare gem among civil servants. Such a beautiful girl should, in theory, be a coveted target for county-level departments. However, she did not cooperate with the deputy director of a certain county party committee's organization department during her assignment and failed to meet some of the deputy director's reasonable requests. In a fit of anger, the deputy director assigned her to Sanxi Town.

At the age of twenty-seven, Zhang Chaofei is a diligent cadre, closely following the footsteps of Ding Weicheng, the secretary of the Nanjiang County Committee, serving him diligently. Three years ago, he was promoted from the position of secretary section chief to deputy director of the Confidentiality Bureau (sub-department level). Recently, he was further promoted to deputy director of the County Committee Office and director of the Confidentiality Bureau (department level). While the position of director of the Confidentiality Bureau is relatively insignificant, the role of deputy director of the County Committee Office, which involves communication and coordination between the district committee leadership and various departments and townships, carries substantial power, making it quite different. At times, the deputy director of the County Committee Office can represent the county committee secretary. Li Chaofei has thus reached the edge of the county-level power core, and naturally, his life is quite comfortable.

No!

The execution of the death penalty has been completed! ... The President of the United States, watching the live broadcast from the White House, let out a deep sigh of relief and remarked, "Finally, I can sleep soundly tonight." ...

What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a beautiful woman before? Be careful, or I might hit you

A middle-aged man dressed in white stepped past two soldiers and entered the cell. After conducting an inspection, he turned and said: "No. 32678, identity verified, execution can proceed."