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The case of Liyuan Mall is quite clear. A group calling themselves Three Tiger Hall, comprised of gangsters, has been extorting protection fees by vandalizing several shops and injuring multiple people. The criminals are quite brazen; it is said they even stormed the mall's management office and injured the mall's general manager. Witnesses reported that the criminals drove three Jinbei vans, and the license plates were noted down. Upon checking the plates, they were found to belong to Longchuan Sanhu Group. Such a straightforward case has caused Deputy Director Lu to furrow his brow.
"What do you think?" Lu Jianming asked Wang Wei, frowning.
"Director Lu, I believe this matter is not as simple as it seems. Everything appears too logical, which makes it feel a bit strange. If someone is indeed manipulating this situation, what could their motive be? If no one is orchestrating this, why would such a case receive so much attention from above?" Wang Wei replied thoughtfully. He had managed to investigate the entire case in just half a day and hurried over to report to Lu Jianming.
"What background does Liyuan Mall have?" Lu Jianming inquired.
"The investors behind Liyuan Mall are Rich Tycoon Industries, which is owned by Boss He Dafu of Solomon Grand Hotel..."
"Oh? It's him?" Lu Jianming's frown deepened.
"Director Lu knows He Dafu?"
"Of course I do. He Dafu is a People's Representative of Longchuan City, a member of the Political Consultative Committee, and the brother-in-law of Secretary Qiao of the Provincial Committee. Deputy Director Jiang has a good relationship with him." Lu Jianming had a vivid impression of this person; many criminal cases pointed towards him as a behind-the-scenes manipulator. However, his aura was too dazzling, and Lu Jianming had never found direct evidence against him, allowing him to evade justice time and again.
"Yes, this aligns with what I have learned. Director Lu, how should we handle this matter?" Wang Wei asked.
"What do we know about the current leader of Three Tiger Hall?" Lu Jianming inquired further. He was familiar with Longchuan's Three Tiger Hall; over the years, he had dealt with them numerous times. Although Three Tiger Hall was a criminal organization, they had not committed any major offenses for many years and sometimes even provided useful leads to the police. Thus, the police had allowed their existence as a form of balance since it was impossible to completely eradicate such organizations.
"Director Lu, this person is a bit unusual. According to my investigation, his name is Xin Yi, twenty-seven years old, and he is the grandson of Xin Shengtian from Xin Manor in Longchuan City District. The police have no records of him engaging in illegal activities. However, during his sixtieth birthday celebration, the former Third-in-Command Hong Tianhu suddenly announced that Xin Yi would take over Three Tiger Hall. Strangely enough, Xin Yi declared on the spot that he was disbanding Three Tiger Hall and establishing Three Tiger Group instead. I looked into it; Three Tiger Group has registered capital of one hundred million yuan. All members of Three Tiger Hall were absorbed into Three Tiger Group, and recently, Three Tiger Group invested two billion yuan into Junxing Group to jointly purchase two properties from Century Spring, which are now under construction." Wang Wei relayed his findings in one breath.
"Oh? What do you think about this situation?" Lu Jianming expressed considerable interest; it seemed that this young man named Xin Yi was indeed intriguing.
"Director Lu, to be honest, given that Three Tiger Group has such strength, they likely wouldn't resort to extorting protection fees unless it's an issue stemming from some bad habits among lower-level members acting on their own," Wang Wei shared his perspective.
"Do you really think that with He Dafu's capabilities, he wouldn't be able to deal with a few members of the Gangster causing trouble in his mall?" Lu Jianming understood He Dafu too well; he was a rather arrogant and ruthless guy. When he got serious, it was entirely possible for him to kill those troublemakers. How could such a trivial matter challenge his authority?
"So, Director Lu, are you implying that the vandalism at the shops was also orchestrated by someone? Who would do such a thing? What could their motive be?" Wang Wei was momentarily unable to grasp this twist.
Lu Jianming habitually reached into his pocket for a cigarette, only to find it empty. He smiled wryly; Lu Jianming was an old smoker, always with a cigarette in hand until recently when he quit under the strict supervision of his daughter. Despite being a hard-nosed figure at work, he obediently listened to his precious daughter's words. His wife had nagged him for twenty years to quit smoking without success, as he insisted that cigarettes were his lifeline—quitting would be like taking his life. With no other option, his wife resorted to using their daughter’s influence. Just after their daughter graduated from police academy and returned to Longchuan, she ordered Lu Jianming to quit smoking. Faced with her sternness, the high-ranking Deputy Director Lu had no choice but to comply. His daughter not only searched him daily but also made it a point to check if he smelled of smoke as soon as she got home. With such a formidable daughter, Deputy Director Lu felt quite proud; the saying "a tiger father has no dog daughters" seemed fitting.
As expected of an experienced police officer in criminal investigation, Deputy Director Lu quickly analyzed the situation and understood the key points. It appeared someone had set up a trap that could kill multiple birds with one stone. If he couldn't solve the case, others would surely exploit it for their gain. Not only would he risk losing his position, but even his current standing could become precarious. If he solved the case quickly, he might fall into someone else's carefully laid trap. Therefore, this battle required careful planning.
Let them come! The outcome was still uncertain. A confident light reflected on Lu Jianming's resolute face.
...
At the headquarters of the Three Tiger Group, Xin Yi, Huang Mang, and several respected brothers had gathered. Organizations like Three Tiger Hall naturally had their own sources of intelligence. Although there were no complaints from victims at Three Tiger Group regarding the Liyuan Mall incident, it was still reported promptly to the upper echelons of Three Tiger Group. The original members of Three Tiger Hall had already been incorporated into Three Tiger Group, so Huang Mang was quite aware of the movements among the lower ranks. He could confirm that no one from Three Tiger Group was involved in the so-called Liyuan Mall incident.
Huang Mang urgently summoned Xin Yi because Xin Yi controlled about a hundred brothers and Huang Mang did not believe Xin Yi would engage in such lowly acts. From what Huang Mang knew about Xin Yi, he was someone who aimed for significant achievements and would never stoop to petty actions. It seemed someone wanted to use this situation to their advantage; however, who the enemy was remained unclear, so it was necessary for Xin Yi to take charge.
For many years, Three Tiger Hall had maintained control over Longchuan; it was impossible not to have rivals. However, there were ways to resolve issues—at worst, they could each gather some men for a brawl and let strength determine who would be the boss. Such underhanded tactics were beneath real men on the streets. Ultimately, all suspicions pointed toward Lufei and his gang with whom they had clashed recently. However, according to informants close to Lufei, he had been incapacitated since their last encounter and had yet to recover; there hadn't been any activity from him during this time.
"It seems he can't hold back any longer," Xin Yi said lightly.
"Are you referring to Lufei's backer?" Huang Mang understood Xin Yi's implication.
"Yes, that's right—my old rival. I didn't expect him to be so impatient; I haven't even made my move yet he's already acting out. Well then, let's let the Brothers practice their skills," Xin Yi said to those present: "Second Brother, arrange for some brothers to check if any outsiders have come into Longchuan recently."
"Third Brother suspects that the person is from outside?"
"It should be. Our opponent is quite a formidable character. I believe apart from Longchuan, other places in Binhai are already under his control. Since he wants to frame someone, he definitely won't use people from Longchuan; he must have brought them in from elsewhere. You just need to track down these people, and I'll handle the rest."
...
In the presidential suite of the Solomon Grand Hotel, Josen sat across from two individuals. One was He Dafu, a representative of the Longchuan City People's Representative and a member of the Political Consultative Committee, and also Josen's uncle. He Dafu was a short man in his forties; despite his small stature and small eyes, there was an intimidating glint that occasionally shot out from those eyes, mixed with shrewdness, coldness, and ruthless confidence. His slicked-back hair was meticulously styled, and he was dressed head to toe in designer brands—his outfit alone could probably equal ten years' worth of income for an average worker. At that moment, He Dafu held a Cuban cigar, occasionally taking a casual puff and exhaling a light cloud of smoke to showcase his refined taste. Sitting on the sofa next to He Dafu was a tall, stout man dressed in a white shirt, dark jacket, black trousers, and black leather shoes—a typical image of a public servant from the Heavenly Pride Nation. This man was Jiang Maosheng, the deputy director in charge of public security at the Longchuan City Public Security Bureau.
"Kosen," Jiang Maosheng said, "are you really confident about bringing down that Lu? Don't mess things up and drag us into it. That Lu is an old detective; he's not easy to fool."
Before Josen could respond, He Dafu interjected angrily, "Damn it, Lao Jiang! Why are you getting more timid? Have you forgotten how Lu dealt with us? If we don't bring him down, how can we have good days ahead? Besides, Kosen has grown up under my watch; he always does things flawlessly and has my brother-in-law's style. Just relax; as long as you cooperate when the time comes, everything will be fine. And that bastard Fan Zhesi thinks I don't know about his little schemes at Liyuan Mall? He dares to act recklessly under my nose; he's asking for trouble!"
At this point, Josen spoke up: "Don't worry, Uncle Jiang. Losing a few people is just a minor issue. With you looking out for things in Longchuan and me working in the provincial capital, nothing will go wrong. Even if something does happen later on, we can just find someone to take the fall. I'm doing all this for your future; my dad thinks highly of you too."
"Thank you, Secretary Qiao! If that's the case, let's proceed!" Jiang Maosheng gritted his teeth.
Josen laughed heartily, a glint of ruthless intent flashing in his eyes.
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