Zhengnan felt a surge of shame as he listened to Jiang Shaoming's words. He knew he held a special position within the gang, but he also understood the responsibilities and expectations that came with it. He lowered his head, pondering for a moment, then raised his head with a veiled gaze and said, "Brother, I know I was wrong. I won't let the gang split because of me, and I won't let those rumors affect our unity. Actually, I didn't expect the consequences to be like this at first. When you brought Suihe with you, it was a bit hard for me to accept."

Jiang Shaoming nodded after listening to Zhengnan's words and continued, "Zhengnan, I know you recently started a company, and I also know what role your wife played in it. However, I hope you can understand that gangs and companies are two different concepts, with different operating methods and goals.

I know everything you two have been doing lately. I've checked the gang's accounts, and I know you've been using the gang's new company as a cover to lure our former clients to yours. But Zhengnan, you have to understand that the gang is your home. When you're trying to steal food from your family, have you ever thought about your other brothers?

Zhengnan nodded, his head lowered, to show he understood. He knew that Jiang Shaoming's lack of action towards him was already a great honor, and that what he had just said made sense. What he had done was indeed outrageous. Jiang Shaoming had always been very good to him, but he was so insatiable that he couldn't even justify these actions.

Seeing Zhengnan already regretting his actions, Jiang Shaoming nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Zhengnan, I know you have deep feelings for the gang, and I also know that you have been working hard for its development. This is also the primary condition for me to trust you and hand the gang over to you. But you betrayed me like this, I can't just let this matter go. Tell me yourself, if you were in my shoes, what would you do?"

After listening to Jiang Shaoming's words, Zhengnan understood Jiang Shaoming's intentions. It was his own ambition and greed that harmed him. He should never have listened to his wife's betrayal of Jiang Shaoming. Over the years, Jiang Shaoming had given him money, status, and position. As an orphan who was picked up, he was very, very lucky. But this gratitude was forgotten by him. Instead, he turned against Jiang Shaoming and betrayed him.

"Brother, I am willing to accept any punishment. I was bewitched and blinded by money." Zhengnan said guiltily.

Jiang Shaoming was silent for a moment, then spoke, "Zhengnan, to be honest, I truly treat you as my own child. Children's mistakes are the result of improper parental discipline. What parent would abandon their child if they don't obey? You've made a lot of contributions to the gang over the years, so I can give you a lighter punishment. But Zhengnan, this is just the last time. Don't let this happen again. I'm old now, and Suihe is in the army and won't be coming back. The gang still relies on you to manage it."

Zhengnan burst into tears of gratitude, "Thank you for your tolerance, big brother. I will definitely turn over a new leaf and serve the gang again."

"However, you must return all the goods taken from the gang in exchange for money, and apologize to all the brothers who were affected. In addition, your company must immediately draw a clear line with the gang and must not act in the name of the gang again." Jiang Shaoming said seriously.

Zhengnan nodded repeatedly, "I will do as you say. The company will be closed. I will never let something like this happen again."

Jiang Shaoming lowered his head and thought for a moment. "Whether the company should be closed or not still needs to be discussed with your wife. If she doesn't want it to be closed, what can you do? Anyway, if she wants to open it, she can open it, but she shouldn't get involved with the gang anymore. As for the rest, you can let her do as she pleases."

Jiang Shaoming patted Zhengnan on the shoulder and said, "I believe you are still the good boy who is loyal to me."