Chapter 136 Weighing the Pros and Cons

  Discipline Secretary and Political and Legal Committee Secretary Ye Zekai is watching the evening news of Linjiang City in his hospital room. The news is playing his speech from that day: "Wherever there is darkness, we will strike wherever. Today, all public security officers and police fought for a whole day, and the security environment in the northern district has been effectively controlled. As long as we really grasp it and work hard, after rectifying for a few more days, we can catch up with the security level of the southern district. Here, I want to commend the public security officers of the Chengnan Branch Bureau. You are doing well, better than some comrades in the municipal bureau. You are role models."

  Ye Zekai, despite his frail health, attended the municipal committee's meeting to deploy anti-crime efforts with great perseverance. This 'spirit' even moved himself. His proposal to clean up the northern district received strong support from Mayor Nie Yadong and other officials, forcing the public security and armed police departments to cooperate, making the secretary of the political and legal committee exercise his power smoothly for the first time, giving him a sense of inexplicable satisfaction.

  "You actually want to kill me, whether it's an enemy from the underworld or a political foe, I won't let you get your way. Once I investigate clearly, even if it means fighting to the death, I'll make you pay a bloody price. This crackdown is only just beginning, Wang Yu, I'll make you wish you were dead."

  Ye Zekai clenched his fists and said hatefully in his heart.

  The mobile phone on the bedside table rang. The nurse who was guarding beside him hurried over and handed it to him: "Secretary, your call."

  Ye Zhenkai nodded solemnly and saw that it was an old subordinate from the South City Branch who had called. His face calm, he answered the phone: "I'm Ye Zhenkai, what's up?"

  "Secretary Ye, something's wrong. Tonight in the southern part of the city, there's a huge riot. Countless thugs are causing trouble. Within just half an hour, dozens of places have been set on fire and over a hundred special shops have been smashed. Even the Qianjiu Hotel has been smashed."

  This hotel, Ye Zhenke has a 20% stake in it and usually serves as a protective umbrella, which is his important source of wealth.

  Ye Zekai flew into a rage: "What? Arresting people, what kind of district head are you? Who did it, investigate clearly. If necessary, shoot on the spot, see if anyone else dares to make trouble!"

  "No one was caught, the method of doing the case is very professional, and even the appearance was not photographed. It's possible... it's possible that it's a revenge from the Northern District gang." The head of the Southern City Branch, Director Zhou, reminded cautiously.

  "Nonsense! Today, we caught over a thousand gang members in the northern part of the city. Now, except for a few old, weak, sick and disabled people, who else has the power to retaliate? If it weren't for the message from above, I would have arrested Jiu Ye together with them. Go investigate, see who is behind this."

  "Yes, we are investigating."

  Mi Lan had just received a report from his subordinates, feeling the severity of the incident, and immediately called Secretary Zhao Zhitian of the Municipal Party Committee, but got only a sigh.

  "Alas, the people of the North District are being forced to a dead end. If Ye Zhenkai doesn't step down, our entire team will be finished." Zhao Zhiting's voice was tinged with anger and helplessness.

  "Can the underworld still make a big fuss?" Mi Lan didn't believe in this evil. Born and raised in a "red" family from a young age, she looked down on the small-time underworld from the bottom of her heart. Under the nationwide crackdown, with the armed police coming out, she didn't think there were any underworld gangs that couldn't be wiped out.

  "The armed police special forces came out, and blood flowed like a river. The suppression has been successful, but this matter will also be exposed to the sky. Can our leadership team continue to hold office? Moreover, Ye Zhenkai made a big fuss for a day, and already over a thousand signed petitions have been sent to the province. Hundreds of shop owners who were unjustly rectified joined forces to go to the province to file a complaint. It is said that Vice Governor Luo has personally accepted this case."

  "Yue Zekai was over the line, but the Northern District's underworld is even more outrageous, lawless and unscrupulous. If we tolerate him this time, who knows what bigger trouble he'll stir up next?" Mi Lan still seethed with anger.

  "Old Ji is a reasonable person, I've known him for ten years and he's never made things difficult for me. But just now when I called him, he hinted that the authorities are being too overbearing, he can't watch his junior be framed. Even if it means sacrificing himself, they won't hesitate."

  As soon as he heard this, a bright light flashed in his mind: "What does he mean? Is he trying to get revenge for Wang Yu? Wait a minute, I've thought of it. Tonight Wang Yu just returned from the provincial city, and the soul 'riots' in the southern district. Could it be that Wang Yu was behind this all along? This soul egg is too daring."

  "Don't pursue this matter for now, go and persuade Mayor Niu to let it go. If he continues to instruct Ye Zhenkai to 'cause trouble', he will also be implicated. I'll arrange for the Propaganda Department to 'block' these news stories." The municipal party secretary then hung up the phone.

  Jin Bi Hui Huang's major shareholder, Nie Qingjun, stood in front of the ruins after the big fire, yelling into the phone: "Dad, aren't you the mayor? How can you not even take care of your son's hotel being burned down? Use the same tactics you used to crack down on the North District during the day again, I don't believe they won't be crippled. Can't you see this is obviously an act of revenge? You're the mayor, how can you possibly be afraid of the underworld?"

  "Shut up! Don't let anger cloud your mind! I haven't even settled the score with you for sending someone to assassinate an official, and this is a capital offense! In the past few years, I didn't bother you, thinking you had made progress, but it turns out you're still a useless thing. From now on, stay at home quietly for a while, if you dare to contact those 'ruffian' friends of yours again, I'll personally break your legs."

  "Dad, it's a period of severe crackdown now. Using armed police to annihilate a black society gang not only won't be criticized, but should also be commended by the central government..."

  "You stupid soul! Think carefully, Ye Zhenkai's butcher knife went too far, one cut down and provoked the Ninth Master of the North District, and also provoked hundreds of wealthy merchants. What's worse is that he provoked Vice Governor Luo. If the people in the North District can tolerate it, the key is that they didn't tolerate it. If tonight's incident gets out of hand, I won't be able to keep my official hat. How can you still cover up the fact that you ordered a killer to assassinate high-ranking officials and smash the Provincial Governor's son's bar? It would be strange if others don't get rid of you!"

  Ní Qīngjùn held onto the phone, still wanting to argue something, but the other party had already hung up.

  "I'm so secretive about what I do, how could the other side possibly investigate me? Indeed, the bigger the official, the smaller the guts." Ni Qingjun hung up the phone with a smirk.

  The big fire was extinguished, and the manager ran over with a black face, sobbing: "Everything is gone, nothing is left..."

  "Are there any casualties?" asked Ni Qingjun coldly.

  "Two security guards were burned and have been sent to hospital, suffering severe burns, still in emergency room."

  "Hmph, as expected it's ruthless enough. Let's see how things go." Ni Qingjun cursed and said, "I'll leave this to you to handle, I'm going to the provincial city to take care of some things."

  After finishing speaking, he got into that golden BMW and disappeared in the chaotic streets.

  Wang Yu was still feeling the soul of tonight's chaos on the main street in the south district, a golden BMW sped by with a hint of anger, almost scraping his Passat.

  "Wow, BMW! Look at how fast they're driving, unlike your broken Passat, so slow. And you said you'd take me out for a spin, I didn't even feel the wind." Bai Jie saw the golden BMW drive by, and her eyes revealed a hint of envy.

  "He has no talent for stirring up trouble, but he's quite skilled at fanning the flames." Bailin also complained on the side, it was clear that she had already guessed that Wang Yu and tonight's Nanqu Soul 'chaos' were closely related.

  Wang Yu's mobile phone had been ringing non-stop, but many calls were not answered. However, this call had to be picked up: "Hello, Xiao Xiao, how did you think of calling me? How are things going in Beijing?"

  "It was Wang Ye who didn't call me, I called him last time. Dao Shi Grandfather said he had something to find you about, so..."

  Xie Xiao didn't finish speaking, the phone was snatched away by Lao Daoshi: "Wang Yu, stop that childish revenge behavior immediately. Don't think no one knows what you're doing, the National Security Department's information investigators have been recording everything as it happens. If you keep causing trouble, tomorrow the National Security Bureau comrades will invite you for a cup of tea."

  As soon as Wang Yu caught the voice, he lost his temper and scolded: "Soul egg old Taoist priest, this matter is not caused by you? Why don't you do a good job of cheating in the Jianghu, but 'insert' your hand into political affairs? If you really have news, you should understand that this is a private revenge of local officials. They closed down the legitimate shops and put the legitimate security personnel in prison. And the real thieves and robbers are still wandering around in the southern district."

  "Don't treat everyone as fools! What kind of person are you? You're clearer than others!" The old Taoist burst into thunder, shouting loudly.

  "Shut up! I don't care who you are or what your status is. You destroyed my foundation, and I will destroy your Qingyang Palace. This was started by you, so you have no right to complain."

  The old Taoist priest held back for half a day before finally letting out a loud shout, "How dare you!"

  Only after he had finished yelling did he realize that Wang Yu had already hung up the phone.

  Luoxun received the news of Nanqu's soul 'chaos' and his first thought was Wang Yu, unfortunately, after making several calls, he was prompted that the other party was in a conversation, trying many times, finally got through.

  "Fei Shao, my Fei Ge, did you do this?"

  Wang Yu calmly said: "I'll do anything but break the law."

  "I understand, of course I do. We're legitimate businessmen after all. As long as we can keep doing legitimate business, who the hell wants to do anything illegal? Oh right, earlier I called my dad and he said if we can stir up some news, it'll be easier for them to 'get involved'."

  "Your father is not being thick-skinned! Asking for materials and photos might be a bit much, but if it makes the news, you won't even think about staying in Linjiang anymore." Not just thick-skinned, but simply deceitful.

  "......" Luo Xun glared and cursed, but didn't know who to curse, only feeling that the world was very dark, with not a single decent official, including his own father.

  The south district is very chaotic tonight, and there are many onlookers. Every snack stall is packed with people.

  Bai Ling suddenly covered her stomach and shouted: "I didn't eat enough at night, I'm hungry."

  Bai Jie was more direct, pointing at the snack stall outside and shouting: "Husband, we've been in the car for half a day, let's get out and get some fresh air. Let's eat something, drink some beer, and then go open a room to sleep, how about it?"

  Wang Yu's leg shook, and he accidentally hit the gas pedal harder, almost crashing into the sand truck in front of him.

  Shouldn't it be you who says this first? Why did you let the woman speak up first?

  "You two go down and eat something casually, I'm not convenient to 'show up' tonight." Wang Yu stopped the car by the side of the road, took out two large bills, and handed them to Bai Jie.

  Bai Jie took the money and said with a smile: "Let's buy something to eat in the car, it's not good for you to be alone in the car."

  Two sisters got off the bus, their beautiful figures and elegant temperament immediately attracted the attention of many diners, and some even whistled.

  "Beautiful women are moons everywhere, always attracting the passion of monkeys." Wang Yu muttered to himself with a pleased smile, thinking that all these moons would be his pets, and in the future, taking all his pets out for a stroll would surely cause a sensation.

  It was just a blink of an eye, and I saw the two sisters and several men fighting. Those men were very powerful, and in the fight, they actually forced the Bai family sisters to retreat repeatedly, suffering some losses.

  "Yan family's expert is back, I wonder if Yan Hu has returned. Leng 'Yan' must be very interested in Yan Hu." Wang Yu coldly smiled and got off the car. His own woman was being bullied, it wasn't convenient to show his face but he had to show up, and even had to show a few moves.