And just like that, we tried it out, and wow, this young man knows everything.
He thought this man was his accomplice. Little did he know that his ancestors were constables, and constables even from Beijing.
He was familiar with the methods these people used.
Since you're an industry insider, there shouldn't be any problems.
After this undercover operation, the two met up that very evening to report to each other.
Director Wu knew he was in the clear.
The two of them then compiled their intelligence.
Director Wu roughly understood the level of the swindlers he was facing.
At its peak, the Thousand Gates sect formed a group of eight generals, sometimes numbering in the hundreds.
They had a clear division of labor and various secret techniques.
For example, the "Phoenix Generals" in charge of intelligence would use secret methods to raise small animals, such as mice, so that they could clearly know whether someone was watching them.
For example, the "Fire General" is said to have a hidden arrow in his sleeve, which is coated with poison. If he were to use it, he would die instantly.
The swindler gang they were facing had nothing.
"Phoenix General" stood at the door watching, and when he saw someone coming, he would give a signal, and everyone would leave from the back. As for the other generals, their methods were even more crude.
According to Zuo Yan's analysis, there is probably only one true master of the gambling world, "Zheng Jiang," who is the masked guy in the casino.
With the "general" in charge, it's clear they really don't have many people left.
Their goal was clear: to make a quick buck and leave.
The exterior is extremely poorly constructed, which means they might be short-handed. According to their plan, they'll likely lure the group in batches until they get hooked and then gamble inside. In the end, their venue will probably be able to hold several dozen people, so even the lookouts at the entrance will likely have to go in and help.
Therefore, neither of them was in a hurry.
Just sit back and wait to reap the rewards.
Putting everything else aside, the methods these people used to lure people in, though crude, were really effective. In Director Wu's words, it was because these bastards at the motorcycle factory were too rich. They thought they could gamble and it wasn't a big deal. Whether they went there to see what it was like or just to have some fun, once they got on the table, it was hard to get off.
Zuo Yan sat at the entrance of the alley. After he realized that no one had come to his house to investigate, he knew that this group of people wouldn't be able to cause trouble for much longer.
Sure enough, on February 9, 1981, which was the fifth day of the first lunar month, it happened.
Director Wu took action. His group went deep into the alleys and completely blocked off the places they had inquired about. This group only had two locations in total. Zheng Jiang wasn't working for nothing; in fact, they had set up another point near the market. According to Zheng Jiang, they would screen that place first, and if it seemed to have potential, they would then recruit people there.
That was the time when Wang Shouren saw it.
However, as time went on, his subordinates became unwilling to dawdle any longer and wanted to simply bring him here and get it over with.
Zheng Jiang was also helpless about this.
In traditional Thousand Gates, the orders issued by the "General" are beyond question, but this combination is only temporarily put together, which is understandable.
So, while everyone was trapped in the room, Zheng Jiang and the tall, fiery general standing behind him quietly slipped away through the back door.
Everyone was stunned when a group of police officers rushed in.
There were about 80 people in the room, plus the eight gambling masters, and the amount of money on the gambling table spoke volumes.
Since they had to go back to work tomorrow, most people were hoping to win one last time and recoup their losses, but they didn't expect to be wiped out completely. Seeing the equipment in their hands, they all became quiet.
However, to Zuo Yan's surprise, the two masked men had disappeared.
As Director Wu ordered his men to take them away, he asked, "Those two escaped? That shouldn't be the case."
Zuo Yan frowned: "How about we gather everyone together and take a look?"
"That's all we can do. I've already sent people to guard the outside, so it's unlikely they can escape. I know the area like the back of my hand." Director Wu nodded. He suspected that the two masked men were probably hiding among this group.
Before long, rows of people were tied up. Because there were too many people, there weren't enough handcuffs, so they simply tied them up with rope.
Zuo Yan forgot about the past one by one.
He has a good memory and can remember many people.
He recognized them all; there were hardly any unfamiliar faces. He had figured out who the regulars were these days.
To be honest, each of these people has their own unique charm.
Some were shouting for him to have another turn.
Some people said he was just coming in to use the restroom.
Some lowered their heads in embarrassment.
emmm...
Zuo Yan rubbed his eyes: "Li Laoshi, what are you doing here!"
Li Laoshi looked up somewhat embarrassed. Beside him stood a sullen middle-aged woman. The woman was tall and strong, and she was furious whenever she saw Li Laoshi.
"Sir, I didn't come here to play around, I came to arrest my honest husband!" The middle-aged woman, still tied up and looking furious, turned to Director Wu and said, "Sir, my husband hasn't had a good New Year. He's been sneaking out all the time, and I thought he was having an affair. I never imagined he'd come here to play this kind of thing! Tell me, is this even a game?! Li Laoshi, you're really something, all these years, how come I never realized you were like this!"
As he spoke, he even tried to touch her.
"Alright, alright, alright. You didn't gamble, right? If you didn't gamble, you can go back. Someone come here." Director Wu waved his hand, and a subordinate stepped forward: "She didn't gamble, did she?"
"Uh, no... There were too many people, I couldn't see clearly, and besides, she didn't have any money on her."
"Alright, let her go then." Director Wu nodded: "Young lady, we'll let you know later to come and redeem her."
"I won't pay! Let him die in there!" the middle-aged woman cursed. Someone untied the ropes binding her hands, and she left without looking back. Before leaving, she slapped Li Laoshi.
Zuo Yan sighed: "Li Laoshi, Li Laoshi, I told you a long time ago not to come, but you still insisted on coming."
Li Laoshi also sighed, "Sir, I'm not going to get shot for this, am I?"
"It's not that serious, but whether the factory will fire you is not something I can decide."
Upon hearing Director Wu's words, everyone present tensed up.
Actually, most people here don't really care; they just accept losing...
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