January 1, 2004.
This was supposed to be a joyous holiday.
Who would have thought, an explosive piece of news bombarded the entire state of California!
"Ladies and gentlemen! Linda brings you the latest on the scene! The mass shooting that occurred yesterday morning in the San Diego City Center has now calmed down. According to the latest news, the police have not yet determined the origin of the incident..."
"Ladies and gentlemen! Linda brings you the latest progress on the case! The cause of the shooting was an internal dispute within the Health Sect... The current information is that the Sect Leader has already died..."
"The Sect Leader's name is Holden Mip, from Salt Lake City, Utah, originally a Mormon, who later claimed to have realized the truth to cure all diseases..."
"Linda here with the latest update, the police have identified the shooter, oh... it's a high school teacher named Owen Johnson... The police are currently searching the whole city for him!"
The news reports followed one after another on television.
Leaving the citizens of California with a sense of fear and anxiety.
To put it simply, this is a shooting incident.
Which was originally not uncommon in the United States.
With less than five victims, it doesn't count as big news.
Now it's being defined as a mass shooting.
That evidently means there were more than five.
But something about this is strange.
People following this event all know.
It was originally a matter concerning that Health Sect.
Apparently, there was infighting in the sect, and then the shooting occurred.
The Sect Leader was killed, and that guy named Owen escaped.
Sounds quite simple.
As for not catching the shooter, it's considered standard operation.
That's how American police usually are.
If they can catch the suspect on the spot, they might as well shoot right there.
If they can't catch them right away, it'll be tough afterward.
But how did it become a mass shooting?
Actually, the development of this incident really exceeded many people's expectations.
The San Diego City Center has always been a place where the good and the bad mix together.
It's quite chaotic there.
When the gun went off at the Health Sect, somehow.
It triggered an internal conflict among several nearby gangs.
It seems to be because Owen ran into gang members while escaping.
Some of them were people who had previously given Owen trouble in high school.
When they saw Owen in that state, they wanted to take action.
Because this teacher had caused them setbacks before.
But who would have thought, this high school teacher was not easy to deal with.
After a gun battle, several punks fell, including a big figure in the gang.
Then, there was a ripple effect.
Some gang members wanted to take out Owen.
Some took the opportunity to eliminate rival forces.
Some wanted to take out their own boss and climb up.
In short...
The San Diego City Center turned into a mess!
Thankfully, when the police arrived, it was brought under control.
It didn't escalate into a major riot like the one in Los Angeles in 1992.
The impact of that riot wasn't small.
Initially, it was about a black man being beaten by white police officers, and it got reported on TV.
They learned from that news.
Showing the public the clips of the black man getting beaten.
Some might ask what's meant by news coverage?
A cargo ship full of Chinese goods crashed into a bridge named after the father of the American national anthem!
It doesn't mention the ship was built in South Korea, it doesn't mention it's registered in Singapore, nor that the captain was Ukrainian, nor that the crew was all Ahsan.
Not to mention that Ahsan urinated and defecated everywhere, causing electrical failures on the ship.
It only says the cargo is from China.
This is journalism!
Actually, by 1992, they had already mastered the essence of it.
Showing the public only the parts they want to see.
Later, a black girl tried to steal something and got shot by an Asian old lady.
Then it broke out!
The black community thought, if they couldn't deal with whites, could they not deal with Asians?
As it turned out, they really couldn't.
The Asians were mainly Koreans, and they had military experience.
When confronted, the blacks ran off with their heads held low, leaving a few dead behind.
But, if the frustration couldn't be vented, what could be done?
Burn cars, smash shops, take products for free!
All traditional skills.
The Los Angeles police were responsible enough.
Immediately declaring they would withdraw from the area!
We will only protect white communities.
Responsible, indeed.
This time, it wasn't as big, and after all, it was San Diego.
Not as populated as Los Angeles.
When the police came, they scattered as they should.
Some people also achieved their goals.
It's said that on the first day of 2004,
at least six gangs in San Diego changed their leaders.
If this were in Hong Kong, several "Triad" films could be made.
But the shooter still hasn't been caught.
Owen is now wanted throughout the city.
But it seems it's not very effective.
As for casualties...the current report states.
The number of deaths is not high.
The Health Sect's leader was the only one killed.
Others were seriously injured at most.
And the rest, it seems many deaths and injuries were due to gang conflicts.
However, for the San Diego police.
The key is to capture the shooter!
...
Jimmy and Tang.
The brothers originally planned to throw a New Year's party with everyone.
At the party,
they would perform their latest piece.
F*ck 2004!
Yes, that's how the music market is in America.
A quick search, and there are many songs titled simply as F*ck.
Can't sing them all, can't possibly sing them all.
Their new song, adding 2004, should be considered quite unique.
But the party was canceled, so they went back.
However, today, San Diego is filled with the smell of gunpowder.
The literal smell of gunpowder.
The two guys were cautious.
Taking some familiar streets.
Unexpectedly, when they reached a trash heap.
A crisp click of machinery.
Jimmy and Tang immediately stopped in their tracks and raised their hands.
They're too familiar with this sound.
"Who, who are you?"
"Big guy, spare our lives, will you?"
They chickened out quickly.
But then, a voice came from the trash heap.
"I've seen you, are you Brother Pi's men?"
Turns out it's a familiar face!
Jimmy and Tang relaxed, though they kept their hands up.
Raising hands seems simple, but it's actually a lifesaving skill for black people.
Encountering police officers, not raising hands could be life-threatening.
And now...
"Ah, you are..."
"You're Owen?"
Looking closely, they could see someone lying in the trash heap.
He was good at hiding, his colors blending almost perfectly with the trash.
And he was holding a gun, facing these two guys.
Owen nodded, "Help me."
He had a gunshot wound, but it shouldn't be a problem to kill these two guys.
...
January 1, 2004.
Dr. Zhou Mo Sen initially planned to take a vacation.
His vacation was rather passive.
Anne had gone back to New York.
Daddario had gone too.
Everyone was going back for the holiday, whoever should go, went back.
To be honest, Zhou Mo Sen initially planned to spend the New Year with Anne.
No way, they all went home for the festival, so he just took a break.
So, he might as well have a good sleep.
Sleep is the best treatment for humans.
When Zhou Mo Sen woke up, it was already noon.
He turned on the TV to watch the news, and this...
It seems like I'm the mastermind?
But, I'm sure, no one would trace it back to Dr. Zhou.
The chaotic battle in the city center has nothing to do with me.
I just provided a solution for dealing with the Health Sect.
But then, the phone rang.
It was Chris, and she actually said:
"Haha...our show has a patient now!"