Some things, if you want to change them, it's not something that can be done overnight.
Just like a high-speed train traveling at 200 kilometers per hour, it's impossible for it to stop all at once.
If you force it to stop, it's definitely a crash. The A and B pillars are all gone, so you don't even need a speed of 200 kilometers per hour; 93 kilometers per hour is enough.
This is the will of Heaven, and Lin Yu cannot control it.
He can only do what he is supposed to do.
The Qiao Gang was nothing short of a malignant tumor in Shanghai; as long as this tumor existed, more and more people would be bullied.
This malignant tumor must be eradicated.
A big birthday celebration? A protective umbrella?
Lin Yu's lips curled up slightly. How could he not join in on such a lively event?
...
Phoenix Hotel.
The earliest five-star hotel in Shanghai, bar none.
Its status in Shanghai is similar to that of the Peace Hotel in Beijing.
In the last century, many prominent people held banquets here.
Although it is no longer open to the public.
However, some older, influential people still use their connections to open hotels and hold private banquets there.
Inside the lobby, everything was decorated in a retro style, but it looked exceptionally elegant and grand.
This kind of style cannot be fully expressed without hundreds of years of accumulation.
This is what constitutes a profound foundation.
Phoenix Hotel has witnessed the rise and fall of Shanghai Beach over the past century.
"Grandpa, congratulations!"
May your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountains!
"Grandpa, this is a dzi bead I brought back for you from the Tibetan border. It has been blessed by a great master!"
"Grandpa, this tortoiseshell is something I've treasured for a long time! I'm bringing it out today to celebrate your birthday!"
"Good, good! You're too kind! I'm already very happy that you could come!"
A gaunt old man, wearing overalls and a top hat, kept thanking everyone.
This old man was none other than Qiao Wuye, a veteran figure in the Shanghai gangs.
There were no fewer than twenty tables set up in the hall, and everyone took their seats after arriving.
Fifth Master Qiao looked around and asked his son, Sixth Brother Qiao, "Sixth, why isn't your godson here?"
Qiao Liuzi smiled and said, "Dad, that kid went abroad a few days ago to take care of some things for me. He probably won't be back for a few days!"
On such a joyous day, he naturally couldn't tell his father that his godson had passed away. If the old man couldn't bear it and also passed away, it would be a laughing stock.
"What's wrong with you? You know my birthday is coming up soon, and you still let him go abroad. Do you even respect me as your father?" Fifth Master Qiao scolded.
Qiao Liuzi smiled awkwardly, but he didn't really care.
When he was little, he was very afraid of his father and dared not disobey him in the slightest.
But now that my father is old and suffers from mild dementia, and he still holds great power, he is naturally not afraid!
Fifth Master Qiao shook his head. "Alright, all the guests are here. Shall we begin?"
"Dad, there's still one guest who hasn't arrived yet, let's wait a little longer!" Qiao Liuzi said.
"Is there anyone else?"
Fifth Master Qiao frowned. At this moment, most of the important figures from the political and business circles had already arrived, and he didn't know who else was there.
"Dad, you don't know, this is a friend I've made in the last two years, a friend from Yandu. The Qiao Gang's current development in the last two years is all thanks to this friend!" Qiao Liuzi explained.
"Oh, really?" Fifth Master Qiao's eyes flickered. "Why have you never told me about this? How come I didn't know?"
Qiao Liuzi rubbed his bald head and chuckled, "Didn't you retire from the life of crime? How could your son dare to trouble you with these things!"
"You're quite filial!" Fifth Master Qiao said meaningfully.
"Young Master Qi has arrived in Yandu!"
Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside.
Everyone stood up.
Especially those in the first row, all the important figures from Shanghai's two circles, stood up and took the initiative to go to the door to greet them.
That's right!
In just a few short years, Qiao Gang managed to win over all the high-ranking officials in Shanghai, and even the three chambers of commerce were unwilling to provoke him easily.
It's all thanks to this young master Qi.
And this young master Qi's father is the head of the inspection system.
A short while later, a man dressed in an elegant British suit, with a wicked smile on his face, slowly walked in from outside. Beside him was a slender woman in a burgundy cheongsam. The two walked hand in hand into the venue.
As Qi Jun walked, he waved to the others, appearing noble and elegant.
"Young Master Qi, you've arrived!"
"Young Master Qi, your presence in Shanghai is an honor to our humble abode!"
"You're too kind! It's the old man's birthday today, I can't overstep my bounds, please have a seat!"
Despite his noble birth, Qi Jun displayed a gentle and refined demeanor.
Qiao Liuzi took the initiative to walk over and bowed slightly, "Young master, please take a seat?"
Qi Jun hummed in agreement. "I'll stay for a bit and then leave. As you know, the situation in Yandu is quite tense right now. My trip to Shanghai has already upset my dad!"
Qi Jun's tone was somewhat dissatisfied. He had come to Shanghai for leisure, and he would never have appeared in this situation if the other party hadn't repeatedly requested it.
In addition, the main reason is that Qiao Gang has given too much over the years. People are bound to be grateful for what others give them.
"Alright! When the banquet starts, I'll have someone escort you out the back door. Your presence is already a great honor for me, Qiao Liu!" Qiao Liu laughed heartily.
Then the banquet began, and Fifth Master Qiao, supported by Sixth Master Qiao, walked to the front of the stage.
Fifth Master Qiao held the microphone, clicked twice, and began to speak.
"Today is my 86th birthday, and I've prepared a gift for myself—a calligraphy piece I wrote myself!"
As soon as he finished speaking, someone brought up a painting and slowly unfolded it.
A magnificent and powerful calligraphy scroll appeared, containing only one character: "善!"
"Our Qiao Gang is committed to doing good deeds throughout the world. This was the founding principle of our gang. In the era of warlordism and widespread suffering, our Qiao Gang relied on this principle to get to where we are today!"
"But I think that today, that word can be removed. Nowadays, our Qiao Gang is in a state of chaos, devoid of kindness and righteousness! Some people have forgotten the greater national cause and their own conscience. Therefore, I have decided that, starting today, we will disband the Qiao Gang!"
The old man's words were powerful and resonant, just like his handwriting, penetrating the paper with force!
The scene was one of stunned silence.
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