Chapter 679 Meeting
After the airship returned to the central city, Chen Chuan put on his badge again, but found a missed call on it. He took a look and saw that it was from Xu Chan.
His heart moved slightly. After the last incident at the Critical Affairs Center, the two sides had communicated several times, but they were all voice messages. This time he suddenly contacted him, thinking that something must have happened, so he clicked on the other party's avatar.
After a while, the call came through and he asked, "Captain Xu? Are you looking for me?"
Xu Chan's voice came out and said, "Manager Chen, I'm sorry to bother you. I wonder if Manager Chen is available. I would like to treat Manager Chen to a meal."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Captain Xu is treating me, so I must come."
Seeing that he agreed, Xu Chan immediately agreed with him on a meeting place.
Chen Chuan looked around and saw that this place was a famous noodle restaurant in Fengde District. However, he didn't know if it was a coincidence, but the Tianshu Gang's headquarters was less than a mile away.
He was thinking deeply. After the airship returned to the docking point, he drove directly there. After about an hour and a half, he arrived at the agreed location.
Xu Chan had arrived early and was sitting in his own car. When he saw his car coming, he pushed the door open from the driver's seat and greeted him through the window.
After Chen Chuan parked the car, he got out and shook hands with Xu Chan. Xu Chan pointed to the noodle shop in front and said, "This is my favorite noodle shop. It's been open for twenty years. When I first came to Jibei Road, I ate here first. It suits my taste very well. I wonder if Manager Chen likes it."
Chen Chuan looked up and saw the four gold-plated characters "Nan Guo Noodle House" on the plaque. He said, "I've never been here before. Since Captain Xu recommended it, I want to try it today."
After entering the store, Xu Chan ordered two bowls of noodles as if he was familiar with the place. After asking about his preferences, he also ordered a few side dishes.
After a while, two bowls of steaming noodles were served.
Xu Chan took two pairs of sealed chopsticks and handed one to Chen Chuan. He pointed at the thin, white, evenly woven noodles and said, "This is 'Spring Snow Noodles.' The dough is combed like a comb, and wrapped like a fish's back, so it's called 'Fish Back Comb.' Sprinkle some chopped green onions on top, and top it with our secret meat topping. It's incredibly delicious. Manager Chen, try it."
Chen Chuan saw that the soup was glossy and refreshing, and the smell made people feel hungry. He took out the chopsticks from the envelope, flipped it first, then picked up the noodles and tasted it. It felt smooth and delicate, with just the right softness. Each noodle seemed to be soaked in the sweet soup. It was indeed worth a try.
He saw that most of the customers who came in to taste the noodles didn't talk much, but just focused on eating noodles. The sound of slurping could be heard all around, and everyone was sweating profusely from eating.
However, as fighters, they cannot feel hungry or full from ordinary food, so they just eat purely to taste the flavor.
At this time, the side dishes were also served. The two of them ordered a bowl of duck blood vermicelli, a plate of meat-filled spring rolls, a bowl of crystal shrimp, a bowl of water shield and fish ball soup, and two bottles of osmanthus honey dew.
Xu Chan took the initiative to pick up the osmanthus honey dew and poured him a glass, explaining: "This is not wine, just a sweet drink from the south. I don't know if Manager Chen likes it."
Chen Chuan took a sip from the cup. It was cool, sweet, and refreshing, with a sweet aftertaste and a faint sweet osmanthus fragrance. He nodded and commented, "It's really good." He looked up and asked, "Captain Xu, isn't he a Taoist from Jibei?"
Xu Chan said, "I'm from Huainan Dao. I studied Wuyi there, then joined the army, and was later transferred to Jibei Dao. This year marks exactly twenty years. Time flies." He looked around. "Except for the older signboard, this place hasn't changed much."
He looked outside, and for a moment he felt that he was still that high-spirited and ambitious young officer.
"Captain Xu's family is here too?"
Xu Chan took out a name card holder and opened it. Inside was a photo of a young woman holding twins. He said, "My wife and two children are in Huainan Road. I haven't been back to see them for a long time. I can only communicate with them by phone and telegram every day."
Chen Chuan didn't ask him why he didn't bring his family over. The situation in the central city and what Xu Chan had done made it very easy to offend people. And with the central city between them, his treatment would not change, and he would be safer there.
Xu Chan put down his chopsticks, looked outside, and said to Chen Chuan: "Look over there."
The seats they were sitting in happened to be next to the window, so they could see the situation outside very clearly. Chen Chuan looked over and saw a number of armored vehicles driving by. The words "Tian Shu" were written on the bodies of the vehicles. The words were domineering and gave a sense of arrogance.
Xu Chan took a sip of honey dew and said, "The largest gang in Fengde District is the Tianshu Gang. Every year, the Tianshu Gang trains a large number of fighters. A small number join the army, and most enter companies. However, the true elites will try to enter the Central City government. They are a force that cannot be ignored."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly. Wei Wusheng, Chang Kuanghai and others he had met before were all from the Tianshu Gang, and they left a very deep impression on him.
Xu Chan said, "The Tianshu Gang has two elders. One is Yu Hongming. This old fellow is over 110 years old and has long since honed his mind and body to the highest level. Seventy or eighty years ago, he was a renowned master. The older he gets, the more skilled he becomes. Even though his energy and blood are declining and his alienated tissues are shrinking, his vast combat experience cannot be ignored."
Fortunately, although this man was fierce and violent when he was young, he abided by the rules. Now that he is old, he has even less worldly sense. Nowadays, the affairs of the gang are mainly managed by him and his disciples. He is a very old-school fighter.
There is also a veteran named Yue Hongtao, who is actually of the same generation as Yu Hongming, but is a little younger, only in his nineties. Compared with Yu Hongming, this person is much more utilitarian and can be said to be very calculating. He has deep ties with the Municipal Council, and he played a very important role in the long-term existence of the Tianshu Gang.
Many important armed security forces of the Municipal Council came from the Tianshu Gang. In name, these people left the gang and had legal identities, but in fact they still had close ties with Yue Hongtao's faction.
The Tianshu Gang has been firmly rooted here since the old days. With these two people here, it's almost impossible to shake it. The Bureau's strategy has always been to divide the two factions and deal with them one by one."
Chen Chuan's eyes moved. If the Tianshu Gang was just a simple gang, the handling bureau might not target it so much. However, it was so deeply connected with the Municipal Council that it could almost be considered a force under the Municipal Council. So they must try to dismantle it.
Xu Chan said, "Aside from participating in missions at the Interfusion Area, I'll be stationed in Fengde District the rest of the time. My main mission is to let the Tianshu Gang know I'm here, so they won't act too recklessly." He said solemnly, "A gang's bottom line should never be overestimated, especially when they have the backing of power."
After a pause, he continued, "It's just that I'm going to the fusion area soon and may not be back until the end of the year. During this time, I'm afraid the Tianshu Gang will make some small moves."
He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "Manager Chen, I know you are very capable, perhaps even stronger than me. After I leave, I may have to rely on you for some things."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Director Wu also told me about this. I will take care of it."
Seeing his clear agreement, Xu Chan relaxed a little and continued, "There's one more thing. The City Council is currently in deep conflict with the Government Affairs Department. The Government Affairs Department has recently introduced some regulations to fill in the loopholes left behind. If successful, the power of the City Council will be further reduced. There's one person who holds the key to this matter."
He clicked on the lower world pass, and a middle-aged man with a serious face appeared on it.
He said: "This person, Yao Kang, a key figure in the Government Legal Affairs Department, has a strong sense of justice. He is unwilling to accept the lobbying of the Municipal Council and is determined to implement the laws issued by the Government Legal Affairs Department. The Bureau has been protecting him for several months, mainly by a member of my team.
They know they're my team members. When I'm here, some people don't dare to make any moves. But if I go to the fusion area, I might not be able to deter these people in time."
Chen Chuan took a look and said, "I understand, Captain Xu. I will keep an eye on this matter after you leave."
Xu Chan raised his glass and said, "Thank you."
Chen Chuan also raised his glass and clinked it with his.
After Xu Chan took a sip, he clicked on the Jieping. Chen Chuan then saw a list of many people uploaded on the Jieping.
"This is……"
Xu Chan said, "I've already contacted the list of trustworthy people in the bureau. If they need anything, they will follow your instructions, Director Chen."
Chen Chuan knew that Xu Chan was a veteran in the bureau, and it would not be difficult for him to be promoted to an investigation supervisor if he did not refuse the promotion. These people should be his old subordinates.
He asked about some people's situation, and Xu Chan told them one by one. After a while, the two of them had almost finished their meal and walked out of the store.
When they got outside, Chen Chuan looked out from the street and could just see the gate of the Tianshu Gang’s headquarters. He said, "Captain Xu, actually, this is not difficult as long as we can intimidate the Tianshu Gang." As he said that, he turned to that side and slowly walked towards it.
Xu Chan was stunned at first, then realized what he was going to do. After thinking about it, he stood there without moving.
At this time, in the Changsheng Hall on the top of the Tianshu Gang, Yu Hongming stood in front of a field screen and saw two figures, while on the other half of the screen, the figure of another old man appeared on it.
He was a tall and thin old man with a braided beard. Compared with Yu Hongming's amiable appearance, there was a hint of arrogance in his eyes.
Yu Hongming looked at the screen and said, "Xu Chan might be going to the fusion area. This time, two people came to protest and warn us not to meddle. After he leaves, this person will probably be the one to watch over us."
The tall, thin old man took a look and said, "The investigative supervisor of the processing bureau, he's the one who arrested Kuang Hai, right? Old Yu, your own apprentice was beaten and crippled and is still incarcerated. How can you tolerate this?"
Yu Hongming said calmly, "They choose their own path. As their master, I only teach them skills. I can't control how they use them."
The tall, thin old man said in a strange voice, "I really don't know where the anger you had in your youth has gone."
Yu Hongming said slowly, "It's just that I feel a little more awe."
"Awe?" The tall, thin old man disagreed. "I have a high opinion of Xu Chan. After all, he's truly capable. How can this young man intimidate us? Just relying on the title of investigation director?"
Yu Hongming suddenly discovered something at this moment. He looked over and saw Chen Chuan walking towards him.
The tall, thin old man also saw it. When he saw Chen Chuan approach the street corner, he stopped and looked at them from a distance. He couldn't help but wonder, "What does he want to do?"
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(End of this chapter)
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