born criminal

Yang Zhou stopped and looked at the magnificent office building in front of him.I haven't seen it for two years, but UNPO doesn't seem to have changed much, and the inside of the glass door is still a busy scene.Robots walk around, holograms pop in and out, everything is in order.

He hesitated, and glanced back at the airship parked not far away.He could just get in it and leave if he wanted to, just like he did two years ago.But—we need you, Louis, and this is a matter of great concern to all mankind.

Yangzhou sighed, and slowly walked towards the gate of UNPO.

The robot standing guard at the door keenly noticed that someone was approaching, turned to look at Yangzhou, and quickly completed the scan.

"Number UGPS221406098818, Louis Yang, retired United Nations police officer," the robot said coldly: "You have no right to enter, trespassing on the United Nations police station will be life-threatening."

Yangzhou was a little angry, but he restrained himself very well, and said as politely as possible: "Jeffrey, the captain of the fourth team of the police department, asked me to come."

"Wait a minute." The center of the robot's pupils was flashing red, obviously communicating with someone.After a few seconds, the light went out, and the robot opened the door: "Please come in, the captain is waiting for you in room 308."

Yangzhou walked into this familiar yet unfamiliar place.He recalled the time when he worked here, and his steps were a little absent-minded.Until a holographic projection suddenly appeared in front of him, he almost had a virtual kiss with that pear-shaped fat face.

"Louis, long time no see!" Fred was still so enthusiastic, he raised his fat hand to greet Yangzhou with difficulty: "I knew you would come back, I really miss you!"

"Hello, old Fred." Yang Zhou regained his senses and smiled at him: "Again, it's time to lose weight."

"You're right, Louis." Fred laughed loudly, without any worry: "My salary is all used for liver and kidney transplants, and now I don't have a dollar on hand. It's time to lose weight. Oh, later Come out of Jeffrey's office, remember to come and sit with me, although I can only buy you free instant coffee."

"It's okay, I'm missing its smell." Yang Zhou walked towards the third floor while reminiscing with Fred.

"Hey, isn't this my Asian beauty!" Another holographic projection appeared next to Yang Zhou, it was a young man with blond hair, looking at him bewilderedly, and trying to reach out for a hand.

"Antonio, are your balls okay?" Yang Zhou gave him a cold look.

The story that Antonio molested Yangzhou, who had just entered the police station, was beaten all over the floor, is still the joke of UNPO.

Under Fred's ridicule, Antonio disappeared in embarrassment. Before leaving, he said angrily, "Louis, you are more ruthless than a robot!"

Yang Zhou had heard too many comments like this, so he continued to chat with Fred nonchalantly: "How has the police department been in the past two years?"

"It's the same, intrigue." Fred shrugged: "Since you left, the White Pigeon faction has become more arrogant."

"It's conceivable." Room 308 was not far away, and Yang Zhou waved to Fred: "I'll go in first, see you later."

Jeffrey, the captain of the fourth team of the United Nations Police Department, is a tall black man who always looks serious and worried.Seeing Yangzhou, he was obviously relieved, and gave a rare hug: "Louis, thank you for coming back."

Yang Zhou corrected him: "I didn't 'come back', I'm still not one of you."

"Whatever you say." Jeffrey spread his hands in compromise.He gestured for Yang Zhou to sit down, and then pressed the button on the desk—it was the switch of the anti-surveillance and anti-eavesdropping system.

"Louis, I invite you back this time because of the seriousness of the situation. I have received news that the No. [-] Base of Born Criminals, that is, the city built in the northwest of your homeland, is carrying out genetic experiments."

"This is a violation of the Quarantine Act." Yang Zhou glanced at Jeffrey in surprise, and his expression became serious: "Is the information accurate?"

"Not sure." Jeffrey said sadly: "That's why I want to send you to secretly investigate. At present, Pound and the others don't know this information. If it is confirmed that the born criminals are really conducting genetic experiments-oh, this group of damned people Fools! We're foolish enough to call for equality on their behalf, and we're doomed! Jesus!"

The "Pound and the others" that Jeffrey refers to is the White Dove faction in the police department, and the Rose faction that Yangzhou supports—or is believed to support—is a tit-for-tat enemy.

The political environment of the United Nations has been very chaotic since the UN General Assembly passed a resolution in 2165, transforming it from a nominal organization into a real country with a territory and a parliament.

Although government officials and parliamentarians come from different countries, their preferred positions on many key issues do not always align with those of their own countries.Even when several MPs come from the same country, political views often vary.

Against the background of long-term disagreement on the ethical issues of robots and human cloning, a scientific discovery announced in 2180—the genetic sequence of a natural criminal—accelerated the polarization of political factions in the United Nations, and it seemed that the two parties were facing off.

A political commentator jokingly called the two factions the dove and the rose in an interview, and the term has stuck ever since.

To put it simply, the White Dove faction supports human cloning, marriage between humans and robots, and the Segregation Act, which is similar to the "individualism" centuries ago, while the Rose faction opposes the abuse of cloning technology and the marriage between humans and robots. Against the Quarantine Act, closer to a socialist position.

"How is it, Louis?" Jeffrey walked around the office anxiously: "I will clear up the work above. As a special investigator of the Ministry of Justice, you will go to Criminal Base No. [-] to investigate the rule of law. The new Ministry of Justice The Secretary-General is my old friend and also on our side, you can rest assured that no one will doubt your identity in terms of certificates and official documents."

Yangzhou fell into deep thought and didn't speak for a while.

Jeffrey became anxious: "Louis, what are you hesitating about? Don't you always want to go to Sin City to see it for yourself? You know, I originally wanted to send Jack there, but there was a leadership change at Base One last month. The original governor is dead, and now a Chinese is in power. You are compatriots, and it is easier to gain trust. Louis, you are the most suitable candidate."

Yangzhou smiled, "What information do you have about this new governor?"

Jeffrey faltered suddenly: "We...have not many."

Yangzhou sarcastically said: "So you still need me to help you collect it?" He didn't wait for Jeffrey to answer, and asked again: "What if they are really conducting genetic experiments?"

"It must be stopped at all costs!" Jeffrey waved his arms excitedly: "If it is true, collect evidence and we will immediately change our position. This will be very beneficial to us in forming parties to compete for seats."

Yangzhou twitched the corner of his mouth: "When are you leaving?"

"It's not too late. We must deal with everything before that idiot Pound finds out the truth."

Yangzhou left Jeffrey's office and went to find Fred on the 17th floor.Fred himself was fatter than a hologram, a piece of pie spread out on a chair.

"Louis, could you please come over and give me a hug? You know I'm supposed to do it, but I can't be bothered."

"You can't do this." Yangzhou bent down and patted Fred's shoulder, which was regarded as a hug.

Fred yelled, "Alice, two cups of coffee, the free kind from the police station."

The robot brought in two cups of coffee, Yang Zhou took a sip and commented: "It still tastes bitter and cheap."

Fred laughed: "I really like you Louis!"

"Fred, you once stayed at Base One for two months," Yang Zhou asked, "Do you know their new governor?"

"Of course. Chen is a very interesting person."

Yangzhou found it very strange. Although the United Nations authorized the criminal base to be autonomous, the appointment of a leader must also be approved by the coalition government: "I have never heard of this person."

"He is Vladimir's right-hand man. He has a high prestige in the base, but he is low-key." Fred said the man's name in poor Chinese pronunciation, and Yang Zhou followed him: "See you? Chen Jian ? Chen Jian!"

"Yes, yes!" Fred nodded, "That's his name."

Yangzhou was thinking about another thing: "Why did Vladimir die suddenly?"

"You suspect Chen did it? Well, I wouldn't be surprised if it was really him."

"So he's dangerous."

"It's dangerous, but it's also interesting." Fred groaned with difficulty and picked up the coffee. "I don't know what Jeffrey conspired with you, but you're going to Base One? Ah, I really want to go with you, you and Chen will definitely get along very well."

Yangzhou found a smirk on his face, and he had a bad feeling in his heart, so he said seriously, "What kind of person is he?"

Jeffrey took a sip of coffee and slumped back on the chair: "A person who is completely opposite to you."

Yangzhou left UNPO, boarded the airship and drove towards the camera entrance.Not far away is the office building of the coalition government. More than 100 people stood in the open space in front of the gate, holding banners and looking angry, protesting against something.Yangzhou lowered the car window and heard a few vague "killthemall".Another parade against natural born criminals.

The vacant lot is always lively, with demonstrations by citizens both for and against the Quarantine Act.Today's parade is huge, and there must be some sensitive incident.

Yang Zhou rolled up the car window and turned on the radio.

"...Yesterday, the New York police found the body of Philippa, a 10-year-old girl who had been missing for many days, in Emma Park. Philippa was raped and then strangled to death by gangsters. Sheriff James preliminarily deduced that the murderer was a fleeing Born a criminal, he said he would do his best to arrest..."

The background sound was the hoarse cry of the girl's mother. Yangzhou sighed and pressed pause.

The border entrance and exit of the United Nations is just in front of us, as convenient as the ETC passage on the highway 200 years ago.After Yangzhou completed the scan, he immediately entered the territory of the United States.

He looked back and saw the coalition government building bathed in golden sunlight, with a sculpture of a dove holding an olive branch on the spire, and angry crowds at his feet.

This is the best time and the worst time.