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No one was there.
It was eerily quiet, just like my mood—empty and desolate.
I took a deep breath and stepped into the small, dilapidated house. I had never moved out, and the inside still looked the same as before. Linna's room still held her belongings.
I sat down on the sofa and pulled out a pack of cigarettes, lighting one up.
Wait!
Something felt off. I furrowed my brow.
I could smell incense burning!
Today felt like the Lantern Festival!
Was someone offering incense in this room for me?
I immediately stood up, following the scent to Linna's room. Who else could it be?
Linna!
I pushed open the door to her room.
A strong wave of fragrance hit me, and I noticed a box on Linna's desk.
I opened it, and an odd feeling washed over me.
It was my memorial tablet; the incense had just finished burning!
I rushed out of the house, racing down the stairs.
Linna had just been here!
Linna had just been here!
I couldn't contain my excitement!
Linna still loved me. She must have learned about my death and set up my memorial tablet in this place filled with our memories. Looking at the remnants of incense in the burner, she must have come to offer prayers every month on the first and fifteenth!
I had to find her!
Linna!
“Linna!”
I called out loudly as I ran down the road, but no one answered me. I kept running, unsure of which direction Linna would come from. I had to find her! I must find her!
The night was deepening.
Snowflakes fell gently in February, and I sat by the roadside watching the cars pass by.
I hadn’t found her.
Heh heh.
Ha ha!
I was still very happy. Linna still loved me; sooner or later, she would come back! She would definitely come back!
I returned to that small, dilapidated house, but I didn’t stay. I was afraid that if I settled in, Linna wouldn’t return. I left her a letter, explaining everything that had happened, clarifying that it was all a misunderstanding. I hoped she would see it.
After doing all this, I left and went to the neighborhood where Ben Liuzi lived. There, I bought two houses, and now that’s where I lived.
The next day.
Early in the morning, I received news.
Liuzi had escaped from the mental hospital!
What?
I was startled!
Yes, Dong Ge, I suspected he wasn’t really insane. Zheng Yu said this, and I frowned upon hearing it. He can still run? What kind of madness is this?
Suddenly, everything clicked into place for me. Liuzi had been deeply affected by my actions; it wasn’t as severe as I had imagined. Even at the end, he didn’t completely believe that my ghost had returned.
Regardless of whether it was my ghost or my real self coming back, it was a devastating blow for Liuzi. He knew my plan; he knew that I would definitely kill him.
Unless I felt there was no need to kill him anymore.
So he pretended to be mad!
"Testing me?"
As soon as I appeared, he realized that I had been pretending to be a ghost to scare him, and he immediately fled Kyoto!
The level of protection for my family must be increased!
I reminded Zheng Yu that Liu Zi had threatened me before; he had information on my family and my friends' families. Now that he has escaped, what if he is unwilling to accept defeat?
I know that Dong Ge is safe; the police have deployed a significant amount of manpower to ensure their safety. If they come for one, they will take one down!
Zheng Yu assured me, and after hearing this, I nodded. Having no worries is the best feeling.
Remember to communicate with those behind you. If there’s any sign of trouble, act immediately and trace him back to me!
I told Zheng Yu that I detest hidden enemies, and he nodded in agreement. Only then did I feel relieved enough to hang up the phone.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Fang Ying called us for a meeting in the East District, gathering a few unreliable figures—the leaders from the four districts and their subordinates.
By now, everyone must have heard about Liu Zi's recent breakdown; he has gone mad and is now missing. Meanwhile, the former South District Boss, Xiang Dong, has returned alive from Jinshan Jiao, which is fantastic news for our Kyoto Headquarters.
Fang Ying sat at the head of the table and spoke confidently. Everyone applauded below; honestly, I doubt there are many who genuinely welcomed my return.
As for Liu Zi, Fang Ying had long stopped paying attention to him, so she didn’t care much about his disappearance; she always thought he had truly lost his mind.
Xiang Lao Da's trip to Jinshan Jiao was not in vain. Although Tam died shortly after, we at Tian Ye Gang will not treat Xiang Dong poorly. From today onward, Xiang Dong will be the Vice Leader of Kyoto Headquarters!
Fang Ying announced this, and applause erupted once more; I couldn't tell how many faces were grim while clapping, like Cao Minghui's.
"Xiang Duozhu, starting today, you are the Vice Leader of Kyoto. Your office can remain unchanged; your Security Department will still be yours, and you can decide who takes your place."
Fang Ying smiled at me as she spoke. I nodded in response. I had been worried that once promoted to Vice Leader, I would lack real power or trusted confidants. But it seems Fang Ying doesn’t mind me cultivating my own trusted people; in her view, nurturing me only strengthens her own position since she sees me as her confidant.
That was the first important matter of the day; next, there was another significant announcement I needed to make.
After finishing her statement, Fang Ying asked everyone to remain silent as they awaited her so-called big news.
"Have you all heard of Qing Gang?"
Fang Ying inquired.
I raised an eyebrow; Fang Ying mentioning Qing Gang again made me wonder if they were about to resurface?
Everyone responded affirmatively; who in the underworld hasn’t heard of Qing Gang? Those older among them even witnessed its glorious moments firsthand.
In fact, our Tian Ye Gang belongs to Qing Gang's branch!
Fang Ying stated this, and suddenly the entire room fell silent—everyone except me.
I had already suspected this matter; Qing Gang and Hongmen have been engaged in both open and covert struggles for dominance—Hongmen slightly ahead. In the 1990s, as the crackdown on China's underworld intensified, both Qing Gang and Hongmen chose to retreat and abandon most of their illegal businesses.
Now they plan to re-emerge into the world!
Qing Gang moves, Hongmen must act!
Hongmen will never sit idly by while Qing Gang develops. The enmity between Qing Gang and Hongmen runs deep. If Qing Gang continues to grow unchecked, eventually surpassing Hongmen's power, it will undoubtedly seek to eliminate Hongmen, dominating the underground forces of Huaxia.
Starting today, all previous regulations of Tian Ye Gang are abolished. Yuan Quan's authority is revoked, and an Enforcement Hall is established to punish lawbreakers, with Qing Gang members in charge of the Enforcement Hall.
Fang Ying spoke slowly, and the crowd was once again taken aback!
This includes me as well!
Why did the regulations of Tian Ye Gang exist in the first place? They were meant to weaken Yuan Quan's authority! In the past, both black and white forces operated along a single path. Back in the early Nineties, underworld leaders had only brothers by their side. Even if a subordinate dared to play tricks on the leader, they would have to hide it deeply; those who revealed their intentions were quickly dealt with by the leader. There was no room for the likes of Liu Haoran and Geng Kun, or for me and Chen Ming's kind of existence.
Abolishing all regulations means giving the leader more power. There will be no rules preventing the leader from executing subordinates at will! Now we are on a path shared by both white and black forces—a path drenched in blood!
As Fang Ying finished speaking, Cao Minghui's face turned purple.
Now I am his superior. Previously, he relied on regulations and our equal status to oppose me. Even if I became Vice Leader, I could only face petty harassment from him due to those rules.
But now?
Tian Ye Gang is returning to its early Nineties underworld nature—the leader is the leader; everything they do is right! This includes bullying you mercilessly!
And letting Qing Gang enforce the law?
Establishing a connection between Qing Gang and Tian Ye Gang?
This is akin to Qing Gang declaring to the world that they have emerged from the shadows! They are ready, and soon the underground forces of Huaxia will undergo a massive transformation!
Do you all understand what I’m saying?
Fang Ying looked at everyone and asked. After hearing this, they nodded in understanding. Clearly, with Qing Gang's involvement, our status has diminished significantly. After all, we at Tian Ye Gang are merely a branch; Qing Gang will undoubtedly have numerous high-ranking officials looming over us.
Now, let me introduce you to the Enforcement Hall Master sent by Qing Gang!
Fang Ying announced loudly as the door swung open. When I saw who walked in as the Enforcement Hall Master, I was instantly stunned.
It turned out to be him!
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