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He Zhixiang's advice to turn back from the wrong path ultimately failed to persuade her husband and son, both of whom were gamblers who wouldn't shed tears until they saw the coffin. Given this, she could only join them in their gamble; if they lost, it would mean the end for the three of them. However, if they won, the stakes were quite tempting, even though He Zhixiang knew the chances of winning were slim.
Since Josen was to be taken away tonight, the family had endless things to say. The feelings of parting were so thick that they wished time could stop so they could enjoy this precious family moment. Yet, as the saying goes, every cause has its effect; having committed those wrongdoings, they must face the consequences. He Zhixiang sighed at Qiao Qiang and his son, who still showed no signs of repentance, naively fantasizing about escaping this calamity.
The time together was not necessarily short; it was just that people often fail to cherish ordinary gatherings, only realizing their value when separation looms. But by then, it was too late. Smith-Tang pushed open the door and entered with a smile, saying, "There is an old saying in Heavenly Pride Nation: all banquets must come to an end. Mr. Qiao, it's time to go."
Then two foreigners carrying a stretcher came in and lifted Josen onto it before heading outside. Qiao Qiang and He Zhixiang naturally followed closely behind, wishing they could spend a little more time with their son. At this moment, there were no high-ranking Provincial Party Secretary or directors; there were only two parents reluctant to part with their son. Smith-Tang also followed behind with his men as they walked toward the yard.
Someone opened the large gate of the yard, and suddenly a powerful spotlight illuminated everything, blinding everyone who had just stepped through the door. The bright beam pierced their eyes painfully and made their heads spin, causing them to instinctively close their eyes. Then came the sound of gun bolts being pulled back. Qiao Qiang suddenly exhaled deeply and muttered to himself, "It's finally over..."
At that moment, a loud voice came from behind the light: "We are from the National Security Department! You are surrounded! Everyone squat down on the spot! Hands on your heads!"
The people caught in the beam had no choice but to comply, slowly raising their hands and placing them on their heads as they squatted down. The two men carrying the stretcher bent down to place Josen's stretcher on the ground. However, just as it touched down, one of them suddenly turned quickly because he knew that Qiao Qiang was right behind him. He also knew that Qiao Qiang was a high-ranking official in Heavenly Pride Nation and thought about taking him hostage to secure his escape. Among them, aside from Qiao Qiang's family and Smith-Tang with his two bodyguards, everyone else was part of the Vulture Mercenary Corps. In Vulture's mindset, capture was not an option; it was either victory or death in battle—being captured was a privilege only for the weak. Thus, while they seemed to be obediently squatting with hands on their heads, they were actually looking for an opportune moment; given the right chance, they would rather die fighting than be captured.
The Vulture Team Member who suddenly attacked aimed to create that opportunity but underestimated Heavenly Pride's strength. Although this operation was led by the National Security Department, it involved one of Heavenly Pride's most formidable forces—the Phantom Banner. In fact, the National Security Department often collaborated with Phantom Banner; both organizations served similar purposes in safeguarding national security—one belonging to the government and the other to the military. This operation had been under Phantom Banner's surveillance all along; however, due to high-ranking government officials involved, it was led by the National Security Department.
The Vulture Team Member's gun had not yet been fully drawn when a sharp gunshot shattered the night sky. The man fell straight to the ground with a bullet hole piercing through his head—from his left temple into his right temple—blood splattering onto Qiao Qiang's face as blood gushed from the wound after he fell. The others dared not move again; it wasn't that they didn't want to but that they realized any slight movement could result in bullets piercing vital parts of their bodies. As their eyes gradually adjusted to the blinding spotlight and opened again, they found red dots locking onto various vital areas on their bodies. They finally understood that sometimes even if one wanted to fight desperately, there might not be an opportunity.
A team from National Security approached with handcuffs and began cuffing everyone's hands behind their backs. When it came time for Qiao Qiang, he whispered, "I am Binhai Provincial Party Secretary Qiao Qiang; could you please show me some leniency and not put handcuffs on me? I will cooperate."
Hearing this, one of the National Security officers glanced at him and said, "Secretary Qiao, Director Jin has instructed us to treat you kindly. Please take your wife and go over to Director Jin." After speaking, he pointed toward where the spotlight shone brightly for Qiao Qiang to go himself. Given that Qiao Qiang and He Zhixiang still held important positions within the party and had not yet been dismissed from those roles, they were entitled to different treatment.
At that moment, Smith-Tang suddenly shouted from among the crowd: "You have no right to arrest me! I am a citizen of Lusang Nation! Even if I have committed a crime, I can only be judged by Lusang Nation's courts! You have no authority! I protest!"
"Stop calling out, what Lusang Nation citizen, William Kessbauer, Y Country nationality, Lusang Nation Black K Party Southeast Asia regional leader, created the shocking London Subway Bombing in Y Country twenty-three years ago, becoming the number one wanted criminal in Y Country and several other countries. After that, he changed his identity and infiltrated Heavenly Pride Nation, engaging in various activities aimed at splitting the regime of Heavenly Pride Nation, and is related to multiple cases of government officials being murdered within Heavenly Pride Nation. William, do you think you still have a chance to escape?" A person stepped out from behind the spotlight and sneered, "Everything you have done has long been under the control of Heavenly Pride and the National Security Department. The reason we are catching you now is just to find out who you have been supporting within Heavenly Pride Nation. Otherwise, you would have been in prison for many years already. Do you understand?"
Smith-Tang, or rather William Kessbauer, immediately deflated, his balding head drooping deeply. He knew he could no longer rely on luck. After orchestrating the London Subway Bombing in Y Country twenty-three years ago, the international community united to issue an international arrest warrant. Interpol and agents from multiple countries tried every means to capture him. Yet, even in such an environment, he managed to evade capture successfully. However, he never expected that after so many years, the National Security Department of Heavenly Pride Nation would easily grasp all his information. It seemed that everything he had done in Heavenly Pride Nation had not escaped their surveillance. Such formidable intelligence capabilities truly made him feel defeated; he could only obediently put on handcuffs and be escorted by national security personnel and others onto a prisoner transport vehicle.
Meanwhile, in other locations in Binhai, the Phantom Banner and the National Security Department jointly conducted surprise raids on William's other bases with local military forces, capturing over sixty of William's subordinates and all remaining members of the Vulture Mercenary Corps. Due to meticulous planning and the involvement of the Phantom Banner and local military forces, there was basically no large-scale resistance during the capture process. Only during a raid on the hideout of the Vulture Mercenary Corps did a member of the team detonate a grenade on himself after failing to resist, killing four members of the Vulture Team, including himself. Two nearby local soldiers were injured. After investigation, it was found that the one who detonated himself was none other than the current commander of the Vulture Mercenary Corps, Peter. An elite force among international mercenaries!! The Vulture Mercenary Corps, after eight years of glorious formation, was finally completely crushed in Heavenly Pride Nation. The founder and commander committed suicide after being defeated by a civilian armed group from Heavenly Pride Nation. From then on, the history of Vulture would be rewritten; this name would become a disgrace and a joke in the international mercenary community.
The individuals captured during this operation were directly escorted by comrades from the National Security Department to the capital, including the family of Qiao Qiang. The issues involved in this matter were too numerous and extensive; it could only be handled by the highest power institution of the state. No one knew the outcome of these proceedings, but one thing was certain: no one ever saw the family of Qiao Qiang again. Although Qiao Qiang could be considered a high-ranking official in Heavenly Pride Nation, he was so small and insignificant in the torrent of history. After some time, no one would remember this former Binhai Provincial Party Secretary. Only those who had offered their respects but had not yet fulfilled their wishes occasionally mentioned him after a hearty meal. Of course, such mentions came after greeting all his ancestors; if Qiao Qiang were present, he would probably feel drenched in cold sweat from head to toe.
As for those once close to Qiao Qiang! The first secretary to the Provincial Party Secretary, Wang Jingwei, had completely fallen out of favor after changing masters. Comrades from the Disciplinary Committee also struck hard at fallen officials, uncovering numerous large-scale corruption cases involving Wang Secretary. The once-glorious first secretary of the Provincial Party Secretary was imprisoned.
The director of the second division of criminal investigation at the Provincial Public Security Department handling the case of Josen's murder, Director Zhong, was suspended for abuse of power and dereliction of duty. Director Wu from the Provincial Department was also implicated and reassigned as head of the provincial forestry department.
Former head of the Longchuan City Public Security Bureau, Lu Jianming, and captain of the Criminal Police Team were recognized for their outstanding work and provided crucial leads for capturing both Qiao Qiang and Josen. Besides continuing as head of Longchuan City Public Security Bureau, Lu Jianming also took on roles as deputy secretary of politics and law committee and vice mayor of Longchuan City; his future looked bright. Meanwhile, Wang Wei was promoted to deputy director responsible for criminal investigation work at Longchuan City Public Security Bureau, becoming its youngest deputy director ever. Of course, they all owed their gratitude to one person: Xin Yi, who provided direction for thinking about the case involving Josen.
Xin Yi, Shen Shanshan, and Big Bull were all released without charges. After being released, Xin Yi quickly led Three Tiger Group and brothers from Beng Hu Lian to unify all of Binhai . They reformed all aspects of Binhai ; aside from some necessary entertainment venues, all illegal activities involving violence, gambling, drugs, usury, protection fees... etc., were banned entirely. Everything shifted towards legitimate industries like commerce and trade. The entire Binhai presented an unprecedented peaceful scene; illegal crime cases significantly decreased. Former gang members who used to fight daily now became protectors of urban harmony. Want to play dirty? Sorry! The people of Binhai do not welcome you!
Note: According to the outline of this work, originally neither Qiao Family nor Smith-Tang nor Vulture Mercenary Corps would fall so quickly; the case involving Qiao Qiang would lead to political turmoil in Heavenly Pride Nation . Ultimately, it would be a secret organization within Heavenly Pride Military called Phantom Banner alongside Xin Yi 's Beng Hu Lian that would turn things around. However, due to strict censorship regarding political content recently, Azure feared accidentally stepping into sensitive areas leading to book bans; thus this story must conclude early for everyone to enjoy it fully—apologies to all readers! A bow first! In the next section, protagonist Xin Yi will lead Beng Hu Lian against both Taiman Agent Organization !! Mei Organization in a bloody struggle—stay tuned!
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