Dragon Clan: Lu Mingfei Returns from the Black Myth

Chapter 87 The White House
As night falls in Washington, D.C., the federal government office buildings are still brightly lit, as if the endless lights can dispel the impending haze.

There was an indescribable sense of tension in the air, and every footstep seemed to foreshadow something ominous.

In a hidden corner in the heart of this city, the U.S. government's intelligence agencies are experiencing an unprecedented crisis - they have just received an alarm that is enough to shock the entire country: North Korea and Iran have secretly joined forces to plan to launch nuclear weapons at the bustling city of Chicago.

This news, which sounded like a plot from a science fiction movie, exploded like a thunder in the sky above the White House, instantly breaking the tranquility of the night.

At first, many officials found it hard to believe. Such news sounded like a fantasy, and people couldn't help but doubt its authenticity.

However, with the repeated confirmations of the intelligence agencies and the decryption of carefully encrypted secret intelligence from deep inside North Korea and Iran, the atmosphere in the White House gradually became solemn.

Experts from the intelligence department work day and night, their eyes fixed on the screen, their fingers typing quickly on the keyboard, and every clue is carefully sorted out and analyzed.

It turned out that the spies lurking in these two countries had discovered shocking and extreme changes in recent times: the entire country's top leadership, including the two countries' top rulers, had fallen into an unprecedented frenzy. They seemed to be driven by some mysterious force and were filled with unprecedented hostility towards the United States. They were even willing to use nuclear weapons to attempt a fatal blow to the U.S. mainland.

The intelligence reports of these spies show that the leaders of both countries seem to be swept up in an extreme nationalist sentiment. They believe that the ultimate weapon, such as nuclear weapons, can resolve all disputes with the United States once and for all and thereby demonstrate the strength and inviolability of their country.

With this mindset, they began secretly preparing a nuclear strike plan against the United States, and Chicago, an important city in the United States, was chosen as the first target of attack?
In the presidential office, bright lights illuminated the president's furrowed brows. He almost never put down the phone in his hand, constantly talking to senior officials from all parties to confirm the authenticity of the intelligence. The Washington Monument outside the window stood quietly in the night, but it seemed to be silently witnessing this historic moment.

An emergency meeting was held in the White House Situation Room. The large screen inside the room continuously scrolled real-time satellite images of Chicago and the recent military developments of two potential hostile countries. Inside the room, the president, the secretary of defense, the secretary of state, the director of intelligence, and the heads of other key departments sat around a long table, and everyone's face was filled with seriousness and worry.

"We must act immediately to evacuate the people of Chicago." The president's voice was firm and powerful, breaking the silence in the room. His eyes swept over everyone, as if seeking final confirmation and determination.

The defense minister nodded, but then frowned again: "Evacuating millions of people is a difficult task. We need time and a careful plan. Moreover, how to ensure that there is no panic during the evacuation is also a huge challenge."

The Secretary of State took over the topic and raised a more realistic issue: "At the same time, we must send a clear message to the world that we will not sit idly by, let alone allow this threat to succeed."

The director of the intelligence agency was nervously analyzing the latest intelligence, trying to find any clues that could prevent this disaster. "Our agents are working around the clock to try to track the missile launch preparations, but we must prepare for the worst." The atmosphere of the meeting was heavy and urgent, and everyone was aware of the urgency of time. After a heated discussion, they finally decided to launch a national emergency response plan and disclose the threat to the world to win the support and assistance of the international community.

In the following hours, the White House worked closely with government departments at all levels to launch the largest-scale evacuation of the public in history. The news spread quickly through all possible channels such as television, radio, and social media. Although it attracted widespread attention and discussion, the panic was effectively controlled to a minimum under the careful organization of the government.

On the streets of Chicago, cars slowly moved forward like a long line, carrying family and friends to the surrounding areas. Special control measures were implemented at airports, train stations and highways to ensure the orderly evacuation process. At the same time, the US government also mobilized a large number of military and rescue forces to be ready to respond to possible emergencies at any time.

In the White House, the president and his team remain at their posts and closely monitor the development of the situation. They know that this crisis is far from over, but as long as the whole nation is united, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome.

However, what is puzzling is that the intelligence agencies only received alerts about Chicago, while other cities of equal or greater importance were not mentioned, which seems extremely illogical.

Although Chicago is an economic, cultural and transportation center, it is not unique in the global urban system. New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. all have the same or even more important strategic position as Chicago.

Why Chicago?

No one can answer this question, but the continuous crazy actions of North Korea and Iran in recent days have forced them to believe that the nuclear deterrence situation that has maintained world peace since the end of the Cold War is about to be broken.

As the US government released intelligence that North Korea and Iran might launch a nuclear strike against Chicago and issued severe condemnation and strong warnings to the two countries, an uproar quickly set off a global uproar.

At the UN headquarters, the Secretary-General urgently convened a meeting of the Security Council members to discuss this unprecedented nuclear threat. At the meeting, the US representative spoke fiercely, accusing North Korea and Iran of serious violations of international law and the UN Charter, and called on the international community to take joint action to maintain global peace and security.

Major countries such as China and Russia expressed their concerns, stressing that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomatic means to avoid further escalation of the situation. Regional organizations such as the European Union and the Arab League also issued statements expressing concerns about nuclear proliferation and nuclear threats, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve differences through peaceful means.

In this tense situation that could only happen in science fiction movies, for some reason, there is always a group of people who seem not surprised by this incident. They are spread among the top governments of various countries and are also the important driving force for leaders of various countries to believe that this very unexpected nuclear strike happened.

(End of this chapter)