Simple corn tortillas and grilled meat, the taste is a bit strange, not sure if it's pork or beef.

Qi Yun and the others were not polite, having traveled a long way, their stomachs were already growling with hunger, and now their tense nerves finally relaxed.

Kubi ate a bit, wiped his mouth, and looked at Harris, "What kind of trouble did you encounter? What do you need me to do?"

Harris glanced at Qi Yun, seeing that he didn't say anything, he lightly chuckled and shook his head, "Thank you, my friend. It's not a big problem, it can be resolved soon. We just need to stay here for a few days."

"Alright, whatever you need, I'll do my best to accommodate." Kubi didn't press further, calling his men to arrange rooms for everyone.

After eating and drinking, Qi Yun went to the room to rest. Harris followed him in, holding a phone, "The people have reached the Colombian border, they can get here by tomorrow at the latest."

"How many people are escorting them? I should have someone pick them up, just to be safe." Qi Yun was still a bit uneasy, afraid of further complications.

"No need." Harris confidently patted him, "I hired a private armed escort, with armored vehicles transporting her. There won't be any issues."

Hearing there were armored vehicles escorting, Qi Yun was relieved, "That's good."

He pulled out his phone, switched to the SIM card he bought in the town earlier, browsing the news over in the United States.

As expected, the incident on Ouyan Island caused quite a stir. The Texas government directly classified it as a KB attack, including Barnes' abduction, which triggered a huge uproar.

The Texas governor strongly condemned the incident on TV, calling it a blatant provocation to the safety of the United States mainland. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security began investigating, offering a reward of one hundred thousand US Dollars for clues.

The media coverage was overwhelming, with various speculations and analyses emerging, even blaming Canada as a scapegoat, though no concrete evidence had surfaced yet.

Brother Quan and the others were very cautious, all wearing masks, speaking English during communication, leaving almost no trace.

The only possible thing that could be investigated were the two helicopters responsible for pick-up, and the mercenary group there.

"Buddy, the situation is not looking good..." Harris seemed worried.

The FBI and DHS are involved, getting caught is only a matter of time, under official pressure, those mercenaries would definitely sell him out without hesitation.

Qi Yun held a cigarette in his mouth, jokingly said, "What are you afraid of? If it doesn't work, come back to Huaxia with me."

"That's actually a good idea, I've heard your law and order over there is a hundred times better than here." Harris forced a bitter smile, his face full of worry.

If this matter isn't resolved, he can forget about setting foot on that free land again.

Jokes aside, the current situation is truly not optimistic.

Qi Yun lit his cigarette, dialed the number of Lu Ning, the senator from Alaska.

"Qi, I wanted to find you, I tried calling yesterday but couldn't reach you."

Qi Yun raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Senator Lu Ning, do you have something for me?"

"It's not an urgent matter, Benjamin has been formally indicted, the momentum is very favorable for us. The Republican forces behind him will no longer save him, he's on his own now."

Lu Ning's tone was excited, "Thank you for the help you provided. If no accidents happen, I'm going to be the next Anchorage mayor."

So it's good news, thought for a moment he knew something...

Qi Yun smiled, "Then congratulations in advance, Mr. Mayor."

"Haha, thank you." Lu Ning also laughed openly, "Qi, do you have time in the evening? I have prepared some gifts to give you personally."

"Appreciate the thought, but I'm out of town right now."

"Oh, that's really a pity, be sure to contact me when you're back."

After exchanging a few words, Qi Yun mentioned the main topic, "I have something I want to discuss with your Democratic Party's top brass, can you help introduce me?"

"I mean those senior figures in Washington."

"Washington?" Lu Ning was taken aback, obviously not expecting Qi Yun to request such a thing, "Qi, you... this... this is quite sudden."

Qi Yun exhaled a puff of smoke, soothingly said, "Friend, relax, what I want to talk about is good for you, for your Democratic Party, only benefits, no harm."

"It can even be said to be a surprise gift, believe me, those guys will be grateful to you."

On the other end of the line, Lu Ning's breathing obviously became heavier.

A gift to make Washington's top brass grateful?

His biggest contacts were within the state, Washington... that's where every politician dreams of reaching.

"Qi... just what kind of gift is it? Who do you need me to introduce?" Lu Ning tentatively asked.

"Those things are sensitive, can't be discussed over the phone, your country's surveillance is pervasive, it needs to be discussed in person." Qi Yun pondered, "I need to meet your party's big shots, Congress's big shots."

"Big shots..."

Lu Ning fell silent for a while; even though he was about to become mayor, in the eyes of those real big figures, he remained a small fry. They might not even know his name.

Those bosses are not people he can talk to, he would need his boss's boss to contact them.

If those big shots aren't interested in Qi Yun's so-called gift, he and his boss would absolutely get scolded for wasting their time.

But... if this time turned out to be a success, it would be a significant opportunity to enter the big shots' view.

Gotta take a gamble!

How many times in a lifetime can one fight!

He gritted his teeth, ultimately decided to take the risk, "Alright! I'll trust you!"

"I'll go help you make contact now!"

"Get back to me as soon as possible, you won't regret today's choice."

Qi Yun's voice sounded as if he was holding a winning hand, giving Lu Ning a bit more confidence.

Hanging up the phone, Qi Yun extinguished the cigarette butt.

Lu Ning's ambition and decisiveness were stronger than he expected, which was a good thing, a person without ambition couldn't qualify to be his partner.

If the other side didn't agree, he could still contact Li Yaohua to introduce that New York senator.

Just as he put down the phone, Harris came over, "Sounds like you're planning something big."

Qi Yun nodded, "Yes, let them fight among themselves, and at the same time have the Democratic Party step in to settle yesterday's incident."

Harris's eyes lit up, "I see, a brilliant idea."

"What are you planning to do with Barnes?"

What to do? Of course, get rid of him.

It's precisely because this old dog was too stable that such troubles arose.

But now is not the time, first have to make use of his last bit of value...

"Brother Quan!"

Outside, Brother Quan heard the call and pushed the door open.

"How's that guy?" Qi Yun asked.

"Still locked in the trunk, just fed him some water, he's still alive."

"Don't let him suffocate, tie him up and throw him in the cattle pen, he still has use."

"Alright."

After giving instructions, Qi Yun picked up the phone again, called Falcon to inquire about Niu Da's situation, learning that the latter had already woken up and was out of danger, Qi Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

....

Meanwhile, after communicating with Qi Yun, Lu Ning hurried to the state legislature, meeting the black senator Sindred Thomas who stood by him last time.

After listening to Lu Ning's description, Sindred felt somewhat surprised, "The Huaxia person who provided the video last time? What does he have in his hands?"

"That's right, it's that Huaxia person." Lu Ning nodded, "As for what it is, he didn't tell me, but I guess it will bring us a surprise!"

Sindred tapped the table, his gaze deep, "You're about to become the mayor of Anchorage; this is a key step in your political career. Steadily consolidate your foundation locally, that's what you should focus on."

"As for Washington... the waters there are too deep, there are some things we shouldn't get involved in..."

Seeing that his big brother was unwilling to take risks, Lu Ning became anxious; without upper-level relationships and capital support, mayor would be his ceiling. To achieve greater progress, he must fight for it.

"I know this matter carries risks, but please trust me, that Huaxia person's background is very unusual! He wouldn't deliberately mess with us!"

"This is a golden opportunity! A chance that can help you towards Washington! You shouldn't miss it..."