The city was watching.
For weeks, Lin Chen's network had grown: three new clinics, hundreds of patients, and lives changed daily.
Now, the consortium decided the subtle game had failed—they would act openly.
[System Log: Consortium Public Intervention — Detected. Threat Level: Maximum.]
[Nationwide Node Network Stability: 95%. City Control Progress: 100%.]
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The Assault Begins
Seven armored vehicles converged on Node 1.
Operatives with tactical gear stormed the perimeter.
They had media clearance, but the plan was intimidation—showing power, not revealing operations.
Inside, Lin Chen calmly reviewed live feeds from all clinics.
Dr. Hart whispered,
"They're coming in force. This could be catastrophic."
Lin Chen smiled faintly,
"Catastrophe is only a word. Results define reality."
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The Authority Field
As the consortium units attempted to breach the clinic:
Doors locked automatically
Security grids activated
Public feeds broadcast every action in real-time
Each operative paused, sensing the Authority Field subtly projecting Lin Chen's command.
No one touched a patient; hesitation spread.
[System Log: Authority Field — Maximum Deployment. City Control: Complete.]
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Simultaneous Operations
At Node 2, supplies were intercepted.
At Node 3, communications were jammed.
Lin Chen coordinated remotely:
Emergency power reroutes
Medical teams switched to backup protocols
Media crews streamed the resilience live
The consortium realized they had underestimated his system.
Every attempt to interfere strengthened public trust.
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The Miracle Procedure
A critically ill senator's daughter was admitted at Node 1.
Doctors had refused treatment; the consortium hoped interference would prevent her care.
Lin Chen orchestrated remotely.
Dr. Hart led the surgery.
Every action synchronized across clinics.
Within hours, she stabilized fully.
Media broadcast live. Social media erupted.
Citizens saw the impossible and believed.
[System Log: Public Influence — Absolute. Nationwide Node Network Strengthened.]
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Consortium Defeated, For Now
The consortium withdrew, unwilling to risk total exposure.
Their open assault failed.
The city now recognized Lin Chen's clinics as untouchable beacons of authority.
Lin Chen stood on the balcony, overlooking a sea of glowing city lights.
He whispered,
"Authority is not given. It is earned, proven, and seen by all."
[System Log: City Control Progress: 100%. Nationwide Influence — Engaged. Next Objective: National Expansion.]
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End of Chapter