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Chapter 1037 - 1037 1000 Joy for Some Sorrow for Others!

1037: Chapter 1000: Joy for Some, Sorrow for Others!

1037: Chapter 1000: Joy for Some, Sorrow for Others!

A person without long-term concerns will surely have immediate worries.

The usually low-profile Wu Jie took an unusually high-profile approach in this black-eradication operation.

Swiftly cut down sin, Heavy Punch smashes the black market!

This operation, like the force of thunder, unprecedented in intensity, was swift and fierce.

The results were bountiful, the impact immense.

In addition to being a cause for celebration and marveling at Wu Jie’s formidable abilities, it was inevitable that Zheng and many others would worry about Wu Jie, a national treasure.

In the case of the Kong Family in Liuli City, Wu Jie had earned his merit for capturing Shen Liang but was thus exposed to fatal danger.

Past events are the teachers of the future.

This time, Wu Jie’s black-eradication operation had a broader scope, targeted more people, and affected more economic interests.

Those who dared to engage in cybercrime were surely blinded by greed.

Profit above all, money above everything.

For the sake of wealth, they could pinpoint human weaknesses, intricately construct various scams, and lure people into their traps.

And Wu Jie, this time, not only cut off their source of wealth but also confiscated their hard-earned illegal gains, and even aggressively arrested and circulated wanted posters, suddenly turning them into widely known criminals.

For instance, those who deceived family and friends, claiming to work legitimately abroad, but were involved in online gambling and telecommunication fraud industries, specifically to swindle money from others.

Previously, they made a fortune, returned home with unlimited glory, showered with praises and admiration, inciting envy and pride among friends and family.

But what Wu Jie did suddenly exposed their true faces, revealing their vile actions…

You don’t hit a man when he’s down, nor reveal his shortcomings.

Wu Jie not only took away their money but also completely destroyed their reputations.

With their names on the wanted list, returning home would surely lead to arrest.

Now they can’t dare to return, becoming wanderers stranded overseas.

Facing such an abrupt change, how could they not harbor resentment?

Not to mention those who were already in the country.

Overnight, some had been arrested, others were frantically fleeing.

Years of crime destroyed in an instant, it would be strange if they didn’t harbor hatred.

Zheng felt that

Wu Jie was removing harm for the people, fighting crime, and purifying the internet, there was nothing wrong with this endeavor at all.

Publishing announcements across the entire network and platforms, deterring crime, correcting public perception, and upholding the dignity of the law was indeed commendable.

But, the imperfection lay in the announcement itself.

Wu Jie should never have identified himself.

This large-scale black-eradication operation, with its abundant results and the exhilaration of the masses, was indeed a great achievement.

But what Zheng couldn’t fathom was…

Why did Wu Jie let the whole world know that this operation was orchestrated and initiated by him?

Was he worried that the criminals, who suffered heavy losses, wouldn’t know who to seek revenge on?

Or was he afraid Zheng would steal the merits?

Or was he trying to make a name for himself?

But the problem is…

Wu Jie was not short of money, power, or fame, and had Elder Tan as a backer, with a backdrop that scared people stiff.

Gathering many high-ranking officials, fiercely criticizing and rebuking in closed-door feasts, he kept it from the public eye.

Taking a different path, he used global surveillance to locate Lin Yuan and heavily struck at transnational criminals, all without any fanfare.

Why was Wu Jie, who had always been subdued, making such a public spectacle this time?

Zheng didn’t ask too much over the phone, the announcement had already gone out, the operation was in full swing, public opinion was boiling.

What was the point in asking for the reasons now?

As for the current situation,

Zheng just wanted to warn Wu Jie that there might be a risk of fatal danger in the near future.

Wu Jie planned to join Xu Kuishan and his son to Jiazhou Continent for an auction.

Wasn’t this giving others a chance for revenge?

Back home, in the depths of the intelligence center underground in Science Research City, Zheng was extremely confident in Wu Jie’s safety.

But in some areas of the Jiazhou Continent, torn by war and fragmented by power struggles, one’s survival was unpredictable.

It was nothing like the peace and stability inside the country.

Guns and ammunition were sold openly, and combat vehicles and artillery were not uncommon.

People were dying every day; it was a lawless land of sin.

Wu Jie was already a target of hatred; many parties would rather see him dead.

If those people knew Wu Jie was actually heading to the chaotic Jiazhou,

Tsk tsk!

One could estimate that those who wanted him dead would rush over in droves, one after another, eager to kill.

So, Zheng, in not so many words, kept trying to persuade Wu Jie not to go.

This trip to Jiazhou was extremely dangerous, and describing it with ‘a nine in ten chance of death’ wasn’t an exaggeration.

But could persuasion be effective?

Though millions stand against me, I will forge ahead!!

Wu Jie had made up his mind and was certainly not someone Zheng could deter with a few words.

As for Zheng’s concern about the operation causing a massive number of “collateral damages,”

So many software accounts had been banned, a tremendous amount of bank accounts frozen, numerous websites shut down…

With such a massive operation, the impact was bound to be huge, and there needed to be preparations to face public criticism, media attention, and people’s appeals.

But no one drills a hole in a diamond without a proper drill!

Since Wu Jie dared to act so boldly, he wasn’t afraid of being investigated or appealed.

Would Artificial Intelligence program Blue Planet catch any loopholes if the evidence wasn’t solid?

Without irrefutable evidence, would Wu Jie dare to conduct such extensive scrutinizing, bans, and freezes?

Dare to provide a database of criminal suspects for departments everywhere to make arrests?

Therefore,

Zheng’s long-distance call was in vain, as Wu Jie had already considered all the details and wouldn’t engage in a battle unprepared.

…

Around one in the morning,

The crackdown on cybercrime was basically complete, but the online world was just beginning to seethe.

The sudden disappearance of a large number of illicit industries brought a rapid and significant shock to billions of internet users.

Those who stayed up late not sleeping, still burning the midnight oil reading pirated novels, binge-watching dramas, or enjoying adult films, were all shocked and as if in an uproar.

Although those pirated websites full of flashy advertisements had a poor viewing experience, were prone to spam ads and pop-ups, at least the resources were free and available to view at will.

Suddenly, all the pirated websites were wiped out in one fell swoop, and legit websites either required payment or endured long advertisements…

it was a major frustration for countless fans and followers.

Even more tragic was the plight of greedy gamblers and speculators.

Those online gambling platforms, investment and financing websites, whether it was customers who took the bait on their own or were enticed by shills’ interests…

In any case, these greedy individuals firmly believed they could win big through luck in gambling or amass a windfall through their keen investment insights…

Some had already lost a lot and went into debt trying to recoup losses, while others had minor profits and were getting hooked, hoping to win more…

and the result?

The websites were suddenly gone!!

Customer service lines were unreachable, emails went unanswered, and in the online chat groups where they often discussed gambling and investment, besides the anxious victims, those gambler experts, investment gurus, and cryptocurrency moguls from before…

they all disappeared.

What happened?

Did the websites run off with everyone’s money, or were they really shut down by the Security Bureau?

Regardless, where did the money they deposited and the profits they earned go?

Those who believed in online virtual currencies, futures trading, and collectible investing, craving huge returns, had put in a lot of money.

Some even mortgage their houses, incurred debts everywhere, and got the whole family involved…

but in the end, it was the websites that went dark, and they were left with nothing.

And the gamblers, some who were already desperate with significant debts, still deludedly wanted to gamble to make it back, but how could they gamble when the websites could no longer be accessed?

Furthermore,

Those who had previously caused a stir online by faking data in various ways took a hit themselves, adversely affecting clients requiring hype, such as celebrity clients, film and drama producers, and online e-commerce platforms; they spent money but couldn’t boost their numbers, incurring substantial losses.

And many ordinary internet users who were involved in online order brushing, fake transactions, and fund transfers, while not committing serious crimes, were still accomplices to the cybercrime underworld and likewise received a heavy blow.

Many individuals with a substantial number of contacts saw their mobile numbers and social media accounts suddenly banned, bringing a rapid negative impact to their daily communication and online entertainment.

As for those who traded adult films, game cheats, and citizen identity information online, they too tasted the bitterness of their consequences, losing their accounts and money.

Bank accounts and online payments were frozen due to suspected illegal activities, leaving them unable to shop online, order takeouts, or call rideshares.

Wish to unfreeze?

Go to the police and confess, serve detention if necessary, pay the fines that are due, and without a police clearance certificate, don’t even think about unfreezing.

…

The public was in an uproar, controversy erupted.

Major websites, news media, various forums and message boards, countless chat groups, and public accounts…

were all ablaze with news of the operation.

The crackdown not only devastated cybercriminal operations but also dealt a heavy blow and financial losses to many ordinary citizens.

Naturally, some people were happy, and some were distressed.

The ones who were pleased thought that from now on, they wouldn’t encounter cheaters in games, suffer from pirated harm, or get scammed in various ways…

Those who had been previously scammed and swindled, those worried about friends and family who might be caught in scams, those angry at unfair competition from inflated figures…

these people were naturally overjoyed.

Furthermore, rumors on the internet said that Wu Jie possessed superb tech skills, and now, everyone saw him as truly an unrivaled King.

Such a powerful figure holding a vital position in the mysterious Security Bureau, that wasn’t so surprising after all.

It also perfectly explained why Wu Jie originally developed the incredible Detox Pill and used it for the nation’s and the people’s benefit, retrieving numerous precious artifacts that had been lost overseas.

He could have continued to profit massively, but he also distributed the Detox Pill free to citizens with diseases…

With great power comes great responsibility.

Wu Jie’s fierce actions against cybercriminals, exterminating them root and branch, deserved to be praised and lauded.

But those who were distressed were plenty as well.

Especially those who thought they hadn’t done much wrong, yet their accounts were subjected to various bans and freezes, those who spent a lot and ended up with nothing in return, those who believed their investments on legitimate websites were legal yet tragically got frozen…

They complained furiously, protested endlessly, made appeals everywhere, and some even reported to the police to have Wu Jie arrested, claiming that Wu Jie had illegally taken their money, had no right to freeze their card numbers and phone numbers, and this led to various farces continuously unfolding.

The night was boundless.

Tonight, countless people were destined to sleep restlessly.

And to slap back at the strength of doubts, Wu Jie specially launched a dedicated website for the crackdown operation, where all those whose sites were banned, funds frozen, and accounts sealed…

could check the incontrovertible evidence.

With this move, who would dare to dispute?