Jared was sitting in the business class of the Qantas Flight 130 from Shanghai headed to Sydney. He looked at the virus testing video from the Uighur concentration camp. It was terrifying imagery and Jared couldn't get over the hunch that it could be real. But he needed to verify the content with his former colleagues at RAKI before he spread it. Tensions were still large in the world after the Coronavirus plandemic, and more villainy from China could cause outright war. Thus, Jared needed to be on the safe side before acting.
A thought struck Jared. What if Greg Steel would confiscate and delete the videos? There was a possibility, particularly if Scurry Morrissett prioritised licking Jing Xi's boots over doing what was right. Jared came up with the solution. He would upload the video on a lot of official and secret platforms on the Internet. Then he would set the video to publish in 14 days unless he cancelled it. This way, he had plenty of time to determine whether the video was fake or real, and the Australian government couldn't silence him to please China.
Having decided on a course of action, Jared spent the flight back to Sydney, implementing his plan. Once he had finished, he formatted his computer and mobile phone to stop his colleagues from tracking his steps. He leaned back into his seat, and he fell asleep.
***
When Jared arrived in Sydney, Greg Steel and a host of federal police officers were waiting for him at the gate. Greg approached him:
- What were you doing in China, Jared? Our Chinese friends have sent a warrant for your arrest.
Jared:
- I am no longer working for the RAKI, so it's none of your business. But I am sure that you know that I had a rendezvous with the beautiful Eileen Lu.
Greg:
- Yes. But why did you assault two security guards at Shangrila Hotel in Shanghai?
Jared:
- When people storm into my room in the middle of the night, I would classify any violence against them as self-defence.
Greg:
- Well, the Chinese doesn't. They have requested that we send you back there. But first, we need to interrogate you to find out the truth. Please come with us.
Jared:
- Sure. But please analyse this critical piece of evidence that I found. I got this video from Ming Shebao and it shows how the Chinese government is testing a new virus on prisoners.
Greg:
- Thank you, Jared. I will look into this.
- Officers, please bring Jared to the RAKI holding facility in Pyrmont.
Having said this, Greg seized Jared's USB memory, phone, and laptop. After this, he headed back to his office to decide his course of action.
***
A few hours later, Greg Steel was talking to Jing Xi over the phone
Greg:
- It's a great honour to speak to you in private, Chairman Xi.
Jing:
- Spare the pleasantries. Tzi Cheng told me that you had some alarming news.
Greg:
- Yes. Jared Pond carried an incriminating video. It shows how the Chinese government is testing a deadly pathogen on prisoners.
Jing:
- Jared Pond is a criminal who colluded with the fraudster Ming Shebao and assaulted security guards.
Greg:
- And what about the video?
Jing:
- The video isn't real and the Hei Bai virus doesn't exist.
Greg:
- Why do you have a name for it, if it doesn't exist?
Jing:
- Bah. Our AI analyses all the communications of Chinese citizens. We know what the enemies of the nation is discussing amongst themselves.
Greg:
- Understood. There is one more problem. Jared had formatted his phone and his computer. I believe that he anticipated arrest and uploaded the video all over the Internet.
Jing:
- That would be unfortunate. We need to access his computer and phone. Our AI can restore everything that Jared is trying to hide. Also, please send our men a log of all the WIFI usage from QF130.
Greg:
- Understood. What are we going to do with Jared?
Jing:
- You need to bring him to me.
Greg:
- That would be difficult. Australia is not extraditing prisoners to China. Should I ask Scurry Morrissett for an exception?
Jing:
- No. Find a way to do it covertly. There will be a $20 million reward for your troubles.
Greg:
- Understood, Chairman Xi. I will contact Tzi Cheng about our arrangements.
Jing:
- Great. Discuss all further arrangements with Tzi. Dismissed, Colonel Steel.
After finishing the conversation with Jing, Greg leaned back into his chair and rubbed his hands. After serving his country for many years, it was finally time for him to serve himself!