Northern Myanmar: Bloodshed in the Golden Triangle, Have I Become a General? - Chapter 43

Chapter 43: We’re a Legitimate Company! Rejecting Slander!

Zhao Zhan stood frozen in place. His brows were tightly furrowed, and after a few minutes, he finally relaxed. His face was filled with disbelief.

He clenched his fists and felt as if he hadn’t used much strength, yet the veins on his hands pulsed extraordinarily. Zhao Zhan felt like he could punch a cow to death, a punch that would be lively and energetic.

“This…” Zhao Zhan raised his head to look at Zhao Renzhou.

Zhao Renzhou chuckled lightly, “Don’t get too excited. It seems your physical qualities have merely doubled. Let’s adjust first.

Later, you’ll change into a formal suit and practice a bit. From now on, you’re the spokesperson for our ‘Golden Triangle Security Group.’ We’re a legitimate company, so act justly.”

Zhao Zhan widened his eyes:

“I’m doing it?” Zhao Zhan asked.

“It doesn’t seem appropriate, big brother,” he continued, “You’re the leader.”

Zhao Renzhou chuckled and patted Zhao Zhan on the shoulder. “Who told you to look so righteous with your square face?

You’re the perfect spokesperson among us. Stand alongside Zhao Hu. It’ll be crystal clear who the good guys and bad guys are. It’s the same principle; you represent us in speaking.

On the other side, the Shan ethnic armed forces have a fierce spokesperson. When you compare them…”

Zhao Zhan nodded thoughtfully but was still a bit puzzled. “Audience? What audience?”

Zhao Renzhou explained, “This situation has escalated. The entire Myanmar is watching. The Shan ethnic armed forces are explicitly naming and cursing us on television.”

Zhao Renzhou found it somewhat amusing. Before leaving the villa, he had taken a glance at the television. Now, almost all of Myanmar’s television stations were reporting on the wildfire. After all, the country’s territory was relatively small, and the fireline was too extensive.

The red glow in the sky could even be seen in neighboring countries. Countless residents were discussing the situation.

The Myanmar government had promptly stepped in to reassure the public. They had also mobilized the fire brigade from Kachin State to head to the location of the wildfire.

However, they hadn’t arrived at the rescue site yet when Zhao Renzhou came out.

Reporters from various news agencies had already arrived, some even using helicopters to compete for the first news report. They were trying to interview the Shan ethnic armed forces personnel who were battling the fire.

One of the leaders of the Shan ethnic armed forces had openly declared on television that this was the work of a major drug lord in the border town of Kawei, orchestrated by Zhao Renzhou.

They claimed to have captured one of their military officers and demanded Zhao Renzhou’s immediate release of their detained personnel. They also called upon the Myanmar government for assistance.

They immediately called for the arrest of Zhao Renzhou and his expulsion from the country. However, the Myanmar government seemed uninterested in dealing with the Shan ethnic armed forces.

After all, they were only nominal citizens and didn’t recognize the government’s authority.

The act of setting fires in the mountains was something the government had wanted to do for a while, but no one had dared to try it.

Now that someone had ignited the fire, the Myanmar government was more than happy to let it burn a little more, potentially eliminating the insurgents’ hiding spots. This would make it easier for them to eradicate the “rebels” in the future.

However, since the Shan ethnic armed forces had publicly accused Zhao Renzhou, the Myanmar government would need to investigate based on the leads.

They couldn’t easily deceive the public. Zhao Renzhou guessed that many people were probably heading to Kawei town at this moment.

These individuals were fierce and menacing and not suitable for a public appearance.

Zhao Zhan was the perfect candidate to step into the spotlight and establish the name of the “Golden Triangle Security Group,” while Zhao Renzhou could conveniently remain behind the scenes.

On Zhao Zhan’s side, he began practicing his facial expressions, although they still seemed somewhat unnatural. Zhao Renzhou was standing nearby, providing guidance:

“Yes, yes,” Zhao Renzhou instructed, “Keep your lips slightly curved, and your gaze slightly intensified. Show a sense of gravity, as if you’re deeply saddened by this wildfire.

If any reporters come knocking later, just present this demeanor to them and read the prepared speech we have for this wildfire. Say something like, ‘The Golden Triangle Security Group is deeply saddened by this wildfire.

We have prepared supplies and are ready to support at a moment’s notice…'”

The two of them continued to practice for over an hour until one of their subordinates came to report that a television news crew had arrived at the gate, followed by several more vehicles. They were trying to enter the base…