The internal strife in Azadistan has temporarily eased, but as long as the reformists and conservatives still exist, Azadistan cannot merge into a complete nation, and a resurgence of internal conflict is inevitable.
However, none of this is something that Celestial Being should worry about; if internal conflict breaks out again, they can simply intervene with force once more.
Yang Hui lay on the sofa, with two beautiful women leaning against him, watching the news interview on television with great interest.
"According to the JNN interview team's investigation, a large number of scientists and technicians have gone missing or mysteriously disappeared over the past two hundred years."
"Can we consider these events to be related to Celestial Being? After all, developing a new type of MS takes at least a decade."
"So you mean their plans can be traced back to 200 years ago?"
...
"They've still been traced." Wang Liu Mei said, noting that even a news agency could uncover clues, let alone the intelligence organizations of various countries.
"It doesn't matter. To avoid leaving any traces, we would have to remain inactive. As long as we are active, traces will inevitably be left behind."
"Yang Hui, will this affect our actions?" Sumeragi asked with concern.
"It won't. The plan is already at the end of its first phase, and a tripartite alliance among the three countries has become inevitable. Whether these secrets are exposed or not is no longer significant, and our base is in space. The only concerns are the powerful families and conglomerates behind the scenes, and I don't think they will worry." Yang Hui shrugged, indifferent.
The Celestial Being plan also requires substantial manpower and resources, including significant financial support. Therefore, in the early stages of the plan, these powerful families and conglomerates are indispensable.
Perhaps some families or conglomerates were indeed swayed by Aeolia, joining in with great ideals, but as generations change, how many people maintain their original intentions? Not to mention the Corner family, which from the very beginning had schemed to ascend to power.
These families and conglomerates might have long prepared their escape routes; their only concern is their own interests. For instance, Alejandro Corner has long been ready to betray Celestial Being with a simulated GN Drive and corresponding mobile suits.
Moreover, Yang Hui is right; at this stage of the plan, the presence of these traitors is no longer necessary. The initial phase has passed, and the funding needed for the Celestial Being forces can be fully supported by Wang Liu Mei's family. Unless the overall plan enters its second phase, requiring the Gundam and Ptolemaios to be remade and upgraded, there is no need for substantial funding.
Even when that time comes, if all these families or conglomerates betray us, Yang Hui has corresponding solutions.
"It seems I also need to prepare for evacuation." Wang Liu Mei said, feeling somewhat reluctant to give up her family's business, but she had no choice but to let go.
"There's no need for that. They won't expose you. The only ones who know your identity are Alejandro and Ribbons. Alejandro won't last much longer; he will take all his secrets to the grave, and Ribbons might try to recruit you to work for him."
"I would never agree to that." Wang Liu Mei said, somewhat agitated.
Yang Hui smiled, pulling Wang Liu Mei back into his embrace to comfort her: "I certainly believe you. Ribbons not only wants you to work for him but also wants to bring me into the fold. After realizing the relationship between you and me, he understands the difficulties involved, and Ribbons is wary of me. So, until he figures out all my cards, he won't dare to act against us. By the time he thinks he has it all figured out, we will have long since disappeared."
"It seems you have everything planned out?" Sumeragi asked.
"It's not my plan; it's the old man's plan." Yang Hui replied.
One cannot help but admire Aeolia Schenberg as a cunning old fox. How much funding and resources have the families and conglomerates behind Celestial Being provided over time? Have they all been exhausted?
Clearly not. Yang Hui has investigated every transaction of resources and funds, discovering that several batches of rare materials have been misappropriated by others, and a significant portion of resources and funds mysteriously disappeared after entering the Celestial Being organization.
Only Aeolia Schenberg could make these resources and funds vanish without a trace under VEDA's surveillance.
So what is he doing with these misappropriated resources and funds?
Considering that he had anticipated the emergence of traitors within Celestial Being and the vast, complex plan laid out for the eventual confrontation, the answer is obvious.
Aeolia Schenberg is treating these families and conglomerates like sheep to be sheared, desperately pulling their wool.
"By the way." Yang Hui suddenly remembered someone while looking at the report and asked Wang Liu Mei, "Who uncovered this report?"
Wang Liu Mei smiled knowingly, pulling out a PAD to display some information: "It's her; she's quite a beauty."
"Uh..." Yang Hui's mouth twitched, his expression as innocent as possible. Was he really drawn to her looks? Does she not realize how Kati succeeded?
"Hehehe." Wang Liu Mei and Sumeragi exchanged amused glances.
Yang Hui resentfully took the PAD, looking at the familiar photo, and silently thought it was indeed her.
"Kinue Crossroad, a JNN reporter. She's very clever. Since our first operation, all the reporters have been following us, but she focused on Aeolia Schenberg from the start and managed to uncover so many clues." Wang Liu Mei explained.
Since Kinue Crossroad began visiting the families of missing scientists and technicians, she had already been targeted by Celestial Being's agents. However, as she had not yet come into contact with core secrets, they had not moved against her. If she continues to investigate, her safety... would no longer be guaranteed.
"We should find an opportunity to meet her. Such talent cannot be wasted."
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."
After Wang Liu Mei left, Sumeragi asked Yang Hui, "You're really not…"
"Don't you have any self-awareness?" Yang Hui rolled his eyes, looking at Sumeragi with a resentful expression.
Sumeragi pinched the soft flesh at Yang Hui's waist, spinning him around 720 degrees.
"Hiss~!"
"In the end, it's still you who gets to enjoy the benefits!"
"Be gentle! I might fall!"
...
At the same time, in a secret meeting room of the UNION, the bigwigs from UNION, the Human Reform League, and AEU gathered. The last time they convened was at the solar power summit.
"The scandal of the Superhuman Institute must have given the Human Reform League quite a headache, right? And the rebellion of the PMC must have troubled your country as well?"
"We're not here for small talk."
"Let's put an end to meaningless probing. This is an informal meeting; let's get straight to the point."
"We've all reviewed the materials. If this can really be realized, we could be recorded in history, right?"
"I believe Gundam has such high value, and none of us can handle it alone. The losses we've suffered have also made us lose face."
"Exactly. It's time to show Gundam our resolve."
(End of Chapter)