Upon hearing this, Wei Chao beamed with joy and nodded repeatedly in agreement. Then, Li Baolong continued to issue orders: "Tomorrow, you will lead a contingent of militia to take firm control of those jade mines under Bai Cheng's name!"
Li Baolong made arrangements methodically, ordering some members of the Minglan family to assist Wei Chao in handling the aftermath, thoroughly cleaning up the scene and tidying up the mess. At the same time, all of the Bai family's properties on the old street were confiscated and directly transferred to the Guogan government.
Then, Li Baolong stepped into the magnificent three-story villa of Baihu, located in the center of the old street. Upon entering, he was immediately struck by the breathtakingly luxurious decorations—the floor was covered with exquisite carpets from distant Iran, their intricate and ornate patterns seemingly telling the glorious history of the ancient Persian Empire; the walls were adorned with priceless paintings by renowned artists, each radiating artistic charm and brilliance; and a dazzling crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, illuminating the entire hall as brightly as day.
However, a deathly silence permeated the magnificent villa. Bai Hu, his two wives, and their three children had all perished in the devastating explosion the previous night, joining Bai Cheng, the patriarch of the Bai family, in their final moments.
Although some waiters and cleaners were still busy working in the villa, they were completely unaware of the dramatic changes that had just taken place in the outside world. They remained focused on their tasks, oblivious to the revolutionary storm that had swept through and altered the fate of everyone here.
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