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"After Meng the Boss's passing, with Third Brother's personality, he will definitely compete for power with Scorpion. At that time, the internal chaos within the gang is inevitable. History has told us more than once that fortresses are often easiest to breach from within. If the internal situation is unstable, combined with Lin Tao's group launching a fierce attack, the Stone Dagger Gang's position as the top gang will be at risk, and we might even wonder if the Stone Dagger Gang can remain intact."
"Brother Qiu, if that really happens, what should we do?" Zhao Pingchuan felt a surge of anxiety; Zhang Qiu's concerns were like a highly unstable bomb, ready to explode at any moment.
"When soldiers come, we block them; when water comes, we cover it with earth. We just need to be aware that this might happen. If we really want to stop it, it's not something we can achieve alone."
The topic was heavy, and Zhang Qiu wanted to lighten the atmosphere. He raised his glass again, but the mood was clearly not as lively as before. After realizing the severity of the situation, everyone found it hard to focus on the gathering. Zhang Qiu changed the subject and asked, "What about me and Jiang Xue? Did the teachers say anything since we haven't been to school?"
"The language teacher asked about you, Brother Qiu."
"What about the homeroom teacher?" Zhang Qiu was most concerned about Zhao Guohong's opinion; as long as she had no doubts, it meant everything was fine.
Gao Zhi shook his head. "The homeroom teacher didn't ask anything; she didn't even bring it up."
"However, she did stand by your seat and stare for quite a while," Wang Zhengxiang added.
Zhang Qiu nodded. He always felt that Zhao Guohong wouldn't ignore or overlook things. If Zhao Guohong really did that, there could only be one possibility: she was waiting for him.
After the gathering, except for Yang Yu and Rui Rui returning to White Day Fire, Zhang Qiu and his brothers all went back to school. Sure enough, Zhao Guohong came around for inspection before class and called out Zhang Qiu.
When Jiang Xue heard Zhao Guohong call Zhang Qiu's name, her gaze directly met Zhao Guohong's. She was already prepared to stand up; however, Zhao Guohong did not call her but only summoned Zhang Qiu out of the classroom.
In the Director's Office, Zhao Guohong asked Zhang Qiu, "What were you doing yesterday afternoon and this morning?"
"I'm sorry, teacher. I had some urgent matters and didn't ask for leave; it's my fault."
Zhang Qiu's attitude was sincere, but in Zhao Guohong's eyes, it seemed like mere perfunctory words. Zhao Guohong said, "Could it be that you and Jiang Xue's families had another gathering?"
"No."
"Then are you and Jiang Xue together?"
"Yes!"
Zhao Guohong looked as if he already knew the answer and said, "Zhang Qiu, do you remember what you promised me? Is this how you guarantee to study well?"
"Teacher, it's true that I made a mistake, but there are reasons behind it." Zhang Qiu didn't want to argue and was willing to take responsibility for his faults, but he still wanted to tell Zhao Guohong what had happened here.
"You always have excuses." Zhao Guohong said irritably.
Zhang Qiu fell silent, but Zhao Guohong insisted, "You, let me hear your reason!"
"Jiang Xue was kidnapped."
"What?" Zhao Guohong could hardly believe his ears. "What do you mean? If you're lying to me, then..."
"The police have records."
Before Zhao Guohong could respond, Zhang Qiu added this line, and this time Zhao Guohong completely believed him, worry evident in his eyes. Noticing a scar faintly visible under Zhang Qiu's left sleeve, Zhao Guohong unexpectedly rolled up Zhang Qiu's sleeve, revealing a freshly scabbed wound exposed to the air.
Zhao Guohong gasped in shock. He had cut himself while chopping vegetables at home and knew how painful it could be; seeing such a large scar on Zhang Qiu's arm made him realize just how much pain he must have endured. All of Zhao Guohong's anger dissipated in an instant. Unable to scold Zhang Qiu any longer, he changed to a gentler tone and asked, "Are you okay?"
"Don't worry, teacher. I'm fine; the doctor has checked me. Actually, I was at the hospital this morning."
"How is Jiang Xue?" As soon as Zhao Guohong asked this question, he felt it was a pointless one. Since Jiang Xue could come to school, she must be fine. He added, "Is Jiang Xue doing okay?"
"Don't worry, teacher. I will take good care of her."
If this had come from another student, Zhao Guohong would have been furious. But coming from Zhang Qiu, he felt much more at ease. After years of teaching, he had never encountered a student like Zhang Qiu. Zhao Guohong sighed, "Just take good care of her. The college entrance exam is coming up; don't let anything else happen."
"It won't happen, teacher."
"Go back now; class is about to start."
Zhang Qiu returned to the classroom and first went to Jiang Xue's desk. From the look in Jiang Xue's eyes, Zhang Qiu could see her confusion and reassured her, "It's okay; don't worry."
……
In Blue Rose Entertainment City, Chen Hu was sitting on the sofa smoking while several subordinates stood across from him, including Mao Tong. Chen Hu's face was dark, and the flesh on his face twitched rhythmically. Recently, their gang had been provoked by several troublemakers, and this news had spread in the underworld, severely damaging his reputation while Zhang Qiu's fame soared.
"Mao Tong!" Chen Hu began to assign tasks. "You take some people and sweep through all the places near our territory that are connected to the Stone Dagger Gang. Destroy everything you can; as long as no one dies, you can create as much chaos as you want. Make sure they pay a heavy price."
"Understood!" Mao Tong agreed but showed clear concern. "But Brother Tiger, won't this attract the police's attention?"
"The police?" Chen Hu scoffed. "So what if they notice us? Just go ahead and do it; if necessary, we can find a few people to take the blame. If we don't act at all, people will think I've become a dead tiger!"
Chen Hu took a drag from his cigarette and then extinguished it forcefully in the ashtray. Mao Tong puffed out his strong chest and assured him, "Brother Tiger, you can rest assured; I won't let you down."
Chen Hu waved his hand, and Mao Tong left to make preparations. Chen Hu looked at his other subordinates and asked, "Recently among you guys, who do you think has done the best?"
Several subordinates looked at each other and said, “Mao Tong.”
“It seems you all are still clear,” Chen Hu smiled and waved his hand, “Alright, sit down. No need to stand.”
The subordinates hesitated before sitting down, and after Chen Hu repeated himself, they cautiously took their seats. Chen Hu looked at his brothers and said in a deep voice, “Recently, it’s not that Mao Tong has done well, but rather that you all have not done enough. I know you think you've made it; you have money to spare, eat the best food, enjoy the company of the youngest women, and with just a gesture, someone will take care of those you don’t like. You’ve been living comfortably.”
“Boss, we…”
Chen Hu raised his hand to stop them and continued, “I understand what you’re thinking. What I’m saying is that this can’t go on any longer. You all have followed me through blood and chaos; who among you doesn’t have a few scars? But you can’t forget the pain just because the wounds have healed. You need to remember how those scars came to be. We’ve been living too comfortably for too long. Not just you, even I have become a bit lax, allowing a newcomer like Mao Tong to toy with us. My demands aren’t high; if you want to drink, gamble, or chase women, that’s up to you. But you need to deliver real results for me. Mao Tong may be lecherous and fond of gambling; you used to look down on him, but what he’s done recently—though not all good—at least shows me he’s trying.”
Chen Hu paused for a moment, observing everyone’s expressions and giving them time to think. Once he felt the timing was right, he said, “Do you understand what I mean?”
“Understood!” they all replied loudly.
“Good to hear. I can reveal this in advance: this year we are destined to settle things with the Stone Dagger Gang. If we eliminate the Stone Dagger Gang, no one will be able to oppose us anymore. At that point, we will be the number one gang in Beilan County, and you can do whatever you want.”
The subordinates looked at Chen Hu excitedly; one person exclaimed, “Brother Tiger, this is simply fantastic.”
“Yeah, I’ve wanted to get this off my chest for a long time,” another agreed.
Chen Hu nodded with satisfaction and smiled, “In that case, get ready. Look at your own bellies and shed that excess fat. Also, make sure your brothers are training too.”
“Yes, Brother Tiger!”
Just as the atmosphere in the office was charged with excitement, a subordinate pushed the door open to report, “Brother Tiger, the police are here!”
"Here again?" Chen Hu said with a slight smile, "Let's go take a look."
Chen Hu walked at the front, followed closely by several trusted subordinates. Another group of over ten people emerged from nearby private rooms, forming a formidable procession of more than twenty as they descended the stairs.
In the lobby on the first floor, the old police officer Wang Baoguo stood in the center with his apprentice and several other officers. Some of the officers held non-lethal weapons such as rubber batons and stun guns. The customers in Blue Demon Entertainment City had already fled upon the arrival of the police, and Wang Baoguo did not stop them; his purpose for coming was to deal with Chen Hu and Mao Tong. As for who came to spend money here, that was a normal business matter he had no control over.
Chen Hu looked at the police standing in the center of the lobby, his Brothers surrounding them in a circle, yet it appeared as if they were being controlled by these mere ten officers. Chen Hu asked expressionlessly, "Comrade Police, you were just here not long ago. What brings you back this time?"
Wang Baoguo looked at Chen Hu and asked, "You are Chen Hu, right?"
"Yes, that's me."
"I suspect you are involved in a serious brawl. Come back to the station with me for questioning; this is a summons!" Wang Baoguo said, presenting the document before Chen Hu.
Chen Hu stared at the summons placed in front of him, his eyelids twitching. Before he could speak, his subordinates began to stir up commotion, shouting things like 'What right do the police have to arrest people?' and 'Get out of here!' The situation instantly became tense, but Chen Hu remained expressionless and did not intervene.
The responding officers rarely encountered such situations. In a county town, just wearing their uniforms was enough to instill fear, let alone having weapons in hand. Although they knew that Azure Blue Rose was special and had prepared beforehand, they still did not expect the other side to be so audacious.
Wang Baoguo glared at Chen Hu and shouted, "Chen Hu, are you going to resist arrest violently?"
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