Chapter 152: Raiding the Places

The following few days were rather peaceful, much more peaceful than Chu Tian had expected. He didn't expect that after "beating the dog to show the master", the master didn't even bother to take a look. It was really hard to figure out. It was Uncle Eight who called in the morning and told Chu Tian that although things seemed calm on the surface recently, there was a lot of unrest beneath the surface. He warned Chu Tian not to be careless.

Uncle Eight was right. On the night after answering the phone, eight of the Shuai Army's places were raided in one night, resulting in heavy losses. It wasn't the Jiang Gang or any other gang that carried out the raids, but the police. It was Chief Huang, who was about to be transferred and promoted. Under his personal command, on the charges of being involved in underworld activities, hiding drugs, and causing trouble, he raided a total of eight places belonging to the Shuai Army, arresting nearly a hundred members of the Shuai Army. Overnight, without anyone knowing, more than four hundred police officers were deployed. One could imagine how large the scale was, how quickly the operation was carried out, and how well-planned it was.

Hai Zi and Guang Zi had been out busy for a whole morning but had no results. Chu Tian was hesitating whether to call Uncle Eight and ask him to step in to see if he could get Chief Huang to stop. At this time, Uncle Eight had already called and simply said, "He's gone crazy. No one's words will work on him."

Chu Tian immediately understood what Uncle Eight meant. This Chief Huang, who was about to be transferred, actually dared to offend the Shuai Army. He should have received huge benefits from the Jiang Gang and wanted to make a fortune before his transfer. He might even want to increase his political capital. That's why he was so crazy and refused to accept any pleas for mercy. Chu Tian smiled slightly and looked at the anxious Guang Zi and Hai Zi. The two of them had already gone to negotiate. Chief Huang not only refused to let them bail out the brothers of the Shuai Army but also righteously told Hai Zi and Guang Zi that it would be best for them to turn themselves in voluntarily and confess their crimes, lest they be implicated by others, which would make the situation even more serious.

Chu Tian stretched and was thinking about countermeasures in his heart. He said, "Don't worry, brothers. The Jiang Gang can't make much trouble by using Chief Huang."

Hai Zi touched his head, looking a bit anxious, and there was even a hint of murderous intent in his eyes. "Damn it! That bastard of a chief. I don't know how much he took from the Jiang Gang. We offered him two million yuan, but he wasn't even tempted. If he provokes me, I'll strangle him to death in his own home."

Guang Zi even stood up, clenched his fists, and said, "How about I go and tie him up right now, teach him a lesson, and then keep him under house arrest for ten or eight days? We can let him go as soon as his term of office ends."

Chu Tian gently shook his head. When dealing with people in officialdom, unless it's absolutely necessary, one should never be quick to resort to violence or even kill them. Because if one isn't careful, it will cause a bad influence. If it attracts the attention of the central government, it will be really troublesome, and there's even a possibility of being wiped out. But Chu Tian also thought that if they didn't deal with Chief Huang, the Shuai Army would face continuous troubles in the remaining ten days or so. Life would be difficult, and it might even make everyone feel uneasy.

Chu Tian stood up and walked around a few times, stretching his numb legs and feet. He murmured softly, "Places, raiding places, raiding the Shuai Army's places, raiding the Jiang Gang's places." As he said the last part, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he already had a countermeasure in mind. He quickly pulled Guang Zi to sit down and whispered to the two of them in detail. After listening, the anxiety on Guang Zi and Hai Zi's faces disappeared, and they were all smiles. They raised their fingers and then went out to make arrangements.

That afternoon, Chief Huang was calmly watching Zhangsun Zijun slowly taking off her clothes in front of him. Although Zhangsun Zijun wasn't beautiful, young, or even sexy, she was the daughter of Zhangsun Jincheng, the leader of the Jiang Gang. Chief Huang had made a lot of money and had his share of women in the past few years. So he didn't care about the two million yuan offered by Hai Zi and Guang Zi, nor did he care about the stunning beauties arranged for him by Zhangsun Zijun. Chief Huang wanted to play with someone of quality, with a good background and status. So he only wanted Zhangsun Zijun's body, and of course, he also wanted the five million yuan, though he didn't care about it that much.

After a passionate encounter, Chief Huang closed his eyes, touched Zhangsun Zijun's relatively young face, and then stopped at her nose, gently pinching it. He said, "Zijun, you know, your body is really valuable. I didn't even agree to Hai Zi and Guang Zi's offer of two million yuan."

Zhangsun Zijun wriggled her body, which wasn't tired at all, and suddenly wrapped herself around Chief Huang. She said absentmindedly, "Since my body is so precious, then please, Chief Huang, show your strength again and satisfy me."

Chief Huang smiled softly. His left hand wandered over Zhangsun Zijun's body. He secretly sighed that he was willing but lacked the strength. So he said calmly, "Forget it for today. Aren't we going to continue raiding the Shuai Army's places for you tonight? If my legs are weak, how can I command my subordinates at the police station?"

When Zhangsun Zijun heard this, she was extremely happy. She wrapped herself around Chief Huang like a snake. Her left hand was around Chief Huang's neck, and she couldn't hide her excitement on her face. She said, "Okay, Zijun won't pester you anymore. When you return triumphantly tonight, I'll serve you well."

Chu Tian, I can't defeat you secretly, but I'll drag you down openly. Otherwise, how can I vent my anger? Zhangsun Zijun thought triumphantly in her heart.

Night began to fall slowly again. The brothers of the Shuai Army didn't change anything tonight. They still opened the doors as usual to welcome guests from all over. The spies of the Jiang Gang quickly passed the news to Zhangsun Jincheng and Zhangsun Zijun. Both of them were very happy. It seemed that the Shuai Army really didn't care about the consequences. After having eight of their places raided last night, they still dared to open for business. If Chief Huang continued to raid them for a few more days, the Shuai Army's economy would probably collapse. Without an economic source, Chu Tian's subordinates would naturally scatter and find other masters. By then, Chu Tian would be left with only a few people and a few knives. The nearly a thousand followers of the Jiang Gang could drown them with just a spit.

In the hall of Changfu Garden, Zhangsun Jincheng listened to the ditty, shook his head, sipped the tea that cost a thousand yuan per tael, and looked at the clock on the wall. It was eleven o'clock at night. In another hour, Chief Huang and the others should set out. In a few more hours, the Shuai Army should be in a state of despair again. It seemed that tonight would be another exciting night that would keep him from sleeping.

Zhangsun Jincheng put down his teacup and said to his daughter beside him, "Zijun, it seems that we overestimated that kid Chu Tian's ability. We thought he would go to Uncle Eight for help or find someone with some influence in officialdom to plead for mercy. Unexpectedly, this guy didn't seek help from anyone. Only Hai Zi and Guang Zi went to Chief Huang with two million yuan. After failing to plead for mercy, they still dared to continue operating openly. It's really disappointing."

Zhangsun Zijun gently poured hot water for her father, and her tone couldn't hide her joy. She said, "After all, Chu Tian is just a young and inexperienced kid. He thinks that with a bit of courage and martial arts skills, he can dominate the underworld in Shanghai. He's thinking things too simply and underestimating our Jiang Gang."

Zhangsun Jincheng seemed to agree. He took a sip of tea and nodded. "Experience, experience. What they lack is experience in the underworld. That's the most fatal thing, and also the extremely important interpersonal relationships."

A look of anticipation appeared on Zhangsun Zijun's face. It seemed that she could foresee the future glory. She said calmly, "Perhaps the Jiang Gang will soon be able to unify the underworld in Shanghai."

At twelve o'clock sharp, more than four hundred police officers and more than fifty police cars were ready in their respective jurisdictions. Each car was equipped with a walkie-talkie. Everyone already knew that Chief Huang would personally give the orders and指挥 these days. Although it was strange, it wasn't convenient to ask anything. Moreover, since it was the chief who was personally in charge, they could save a lot of face. So now they were all waiting for the chief's instructions.

"Attention, all units. Attention, all units." Chief Huang's voice came from the walkie-talkie. It was still as loud and authoritative as ever, hiding even the hint of helplessness in his words. He said, "Our target tonight is still to crack down on underworld activities and conduct inspections. Each group must go all out and enforce the law strictly. After the inspections, each team leader should personally bring the suspects back to their respective jurisdictions for interrogation."

"Understood." All the team leaders replied one by one.

"Okay, now all groups set out. The target of Group One is the 'Maritime World' bar in the East District; the target of Group Two is the 'Lover Saint Club' in the Northeast District; the target of Group Three is the 'Wanshun Sauna Center'; Group Four's target is..." In the chief's office, Chief Huang read out the inspection targets clearly and forcefully while looking at the list beside him, but his face showed a bit of uneasiness.

Chu Tian, Hai Zi, and Guang Zi were standing beside Chief Huang, smiling as they watched Chief Huang read out the places where the Jiang Gang was hiding illegal activities provided by Brother Cheng. Chu Tian didn't expect that Chief Huang would cooperate so well. He thought he would have to argue and even pound the table to make him submit.

After Chief Huang finished reading out the ten target tasks and gave all the details, Chu Tian walked over, picked up the piece of paper, and asked Guang Zi to burn it. Then he patted Chief Huang on the shoulder and said, "Chief Huang, you really cooperated. We really appreciate it."

Chief Huang gave a bitter smile. Could he not cooperate? Chu Tian, Guang Zi, and Hai Zi had appeared in the police station mysteriously and easily sat in front of him. Then they put a machete on the left and a check for two million yuan on the right. What choice did he have? He knew that people in the underworld would take risks when they had no other way out. If he didn't do as they said tonight, he might lose his head.

However, Chief Huang was secretly making plans in his heart. Even if he raided the Jiang Gang's places tonight, he would find an opportunity tomorrow to explain his situation to Zhangsun Zijun. Then he would turn his guns around and deal with the Shuai Army severely. He estimated that Zhangsun Zijun would forgive him and give him a chance to make up for his mistake.

Chu Tian, Guang Zi, and Hai Zi quietly accompanied Chief Huang and waited for more than an hour. Good news kept coming from each group, reporting that they had made quite a few discoveries. There were drugs, weapons, and even some guns. More than a hundred related people had been arrested. Chu Tian thought to himself that Brother Cheng was really working hard and putting in a lot of effort. It seemed that the letter of repentance should be kept properly. It would be very useful.

During these more than an hour, Zhangsun Zijun called countless times. Chief Huang looked at Chu Tian and thought for a while. Finally, he didn't answer the phone that could almost deafen his ears. One could imagine how furious Zhangsun Jincheng was and how angry Zhangsun Zijun was. Chief Huang was even worried that Zhangsun Zijun would come to the police station.

Suddenly, a subordinate reported that during the inspection, Han Zhenjian, the third hall master of the Jiang Gang, had attempted to seize a gun and resist, and he had been shot and killed on the spot.

Hai Zi and Guang Zi were slightly taken aback. Chief Huang was extremely shocked. Chu Tian, however, remained calm and even had a smile on his face.

Half an hour later, Chu Tian estimated that the task was almost completed. He smiled and pushed the check into Chief Huang's hand, saying calmly, "Take the check and leave quickly. You not only raided their places, but more importantly, your subordinate shot and killed Han Zhenjian, the third hall master of the Jiang Gang. He's the son of a senior member. Even if you go to plead for mercy tomorrow and turn your guns around to deal with the Shuai Army, Zhangsun Zijun will definitely kill you because she has to give an explanation to the senior members. The car is already waiting outside. Leave Shanghai tonight."

Chief Huang's face turned pale. What Chu Tian said was the truth. If it was just raiding the Jiang Gang's places, he could confess to Zhangsun Zijun and then turn his guns around to deal with the Shuai Army severely. Maybe he could win Zhangsun Zijun's forgiveness. However, shooting and killing Han Zhenjian, the third hall master of the Jiang Gang, had blocked the way for him to confess to Zhangsun Zijun. Even if he eliminated the Shuai Army tomorrow and even arrested Chu Tian and the others, Zhangsun Zijun would never forgive him. Chief Huang looked at Chu Tian with a bit of resentment. Gritting his teeth, he picked up the check for two million yuan and rushed out the door.

Chu Tian watched Chief Huang rush out and turned to Hai Zi, saying, "Brother Hai, keep an eye on him until he leaves Shanghai to prevent him from making a comeback."

Hai Zi smiled slightly, nodded, and quickly flashed out.

Guang Zi seemed to have some questions. He touched his bald head and said to himself, "It was just a raid. Why would Han Zhenjian, the third hall master of the Jiang Gang, resist and get shot and killed? Is there anyone that stupid? Why would he resist so fiercely in that situation?"

Chu Tian didn't answer. He stretched and smiled at Guang Zi, saying, "Brother Guang, tomorrow, send the revealing photos in your phone and a check for one million yuan to Director Wen. Remember, send them to him in person."

Guang Zi's eyes lit up. He immediately understood the reason why Han Zhenjian, the third hall master of the Jiang Gang, was shot and killed. He raised his finger and said to Chu Tian, "Third brother, brilliant."