Outside the venue.
In the parking lot.
A Maybach slowly came to a stop.
In the distance, a large number of police cars roared in.
"Your Excellency, as you instructed, I have transferred all the police force from the patrol department!"
A square-faced man walked over and spoke respectfully to the people in the Maybach.
As the head of the Shanghai Police Department, Liu Qingyuan held an exceptionally high rank and wielded considerable power, placing him firmly in the top tier of Shanghai's officialdom.
However, in front of the people in the car, he didn't even dare to raise his head, appearing extremely respectful.
No, it was because the person in the car was the newly appointed Governor-General of Liangjiang!
Apart from the Grand Secretary, he is probably the most powerful person in the entire Great Xia Dynasty.
"Okay, I understand. Have your men ready to take control of the Qiao Gang at any time!" Lin Yu said calmly.
Liu Qingyuan hesitated for a moment, but then spoke up, "Your Excellency, today is the birthday banquet of Qiao Wuye of the Qiao Gang. Many important figures in the officialdom are here. Taking action rashly could have a significant impact! Perhaps we should notify them to withdraw first to avoid any collateral damage!"
When Lin Yu appeared at the police station to give orders, he wanted to notify these people, but Lin Yu wouldn't let him.
"Accidental injury?" Lin Yu sneered disdainfully. "The Qiao Gang is a vicious and ruthless gang. So, what kind of good people would associate with the Qiao Gang? To put it bluntly, it's collusion between officials and bandits. What do you think?"
"Uh, this..." Liu Qingyuan was speechless.
In this world, there's no such thing as black or white.
The Shanghai Bund has witnessed a century of turmoil and upheaval, with countless trials and tribulations. The complexities extend beyond just the people; they also involve a multitude of intricate relationships.
If we were to try to figure it out, it would probably require overturning the entire city.
"Don't worry, I won't go on a killing spree. I'll just arrest a few typical cases to set an example. Of course, if anyone dares to slap me in the face, then I'm sorry!" Lin Yu said with a sneer.
Hearing this, Liu Qingyuan breathed a slight sigh of relief, but the cold sweat on his back had already soaked his clothes.
Today is definitely an extraordinary day for Shanghai!
It could even affect the landscape of the business and political arenas for decades to come.
Something big is about to happen!
Lin Yu got out of the car, and Zhu Yeqing took his arm, and the two walked together toward the venue.
Liu Qingyuan remained where he was, waiting for orders.
"Did your grandfather call Fifth Master Qiao?"
Lin Yu asked as he walked.
Zhu Yeqing nodded. "We've already dealt with them. They were close friends when they were young, so giving them advance notice is more than enough!"
"Do you think the Qiao family will take the initiative to plead guilty and give up this enormous wealth?" Lin Yu asked.
Zhu Yeqing thought for a moment and said, "Master Qiao should be able to! I met him when I was a child. He was a very good person and very loyal. Back then, the Qiao Gang had a better reputation than our Green Gang. The Qiao Gang has fallen to this state today because of Qiao Liuzi, not Master Qiao! Brother Lin, if possible, I hope you can give the old man a peaceful end!"
Lin Yu nodded. "Water cannot nourish a tree without roots, and gold cannot be generated by flowing water. If the old man is reasonable, I will naturally not make things difficult for him! But if he colludes with his son and protects Qiao Liuzi, then I'm afraid I can't do anything about it!"
"No, you believe me, Grandpa Qiao won't!" Zhu Yeqing kept repeating, as if she were talking to herself, or as if she were praying.
...
At this moment, in the meeting hall.
Wow!
After a silence that lasted for more than ten seconds, the entire venue erupted into a frenzy, like boiling water.
But how could it not boil over?
Today is the birthday of Mr. Qiao Wuye, the patriarch of the Qiao family.
On this joyous occasion, the Qiao Gang was at its zenith, but the old man undermined his own cause by publicly announcing the disbandment of the Qiao Gang.
What kind of international joke is this?
Rumors circulated that the old man had Alzheimer's disease, and it seems to be true!
If it weren't for Alzheimer's disease, how could he say such idiotic things!
"Dad, are you crazy?"
Before the old man could say anything more, Qiao Liuzi reacted and snatched the microphone from him.
Uncle Qiao didn't make a fuss; since there was no microphone, he would just shout.
I practiced some qigong when I was young, so I still have a strong voice when I speak.
He then loudly proclaimed, "Gentlemen, I am not joking, nor am I acting on impulse, nor am I suffering from dementia! This is my true intention!"
"In the past few years, since I stepped down, this unfilial son has done too many shady things behind my back, harmed many people, broken the law, committed murder for money, and disregarded the rules of the Qiao Gang! He has ruined the reputation of the Qiao family! He is an unrighteous and wicked person! I, Qiao Wu, do not have such a beastly son. I will not only disband the Qiao Gang, but I will also drive this rebellious son out of the family and sever all ties!"
As Uncle Qiao spoke, he became more and more agitated and couldn't help but cough violently.
In fact, over the years, the gang had long been sidelined by Qiao Liuzi. This old man had truly retired and knew nothing about the gang.
But just half an hour ago, he received a call from an old friend.
The phone call was very heavy, as it made him aware of the changes in the Qiao Gang over the past few years.
This change filled him with fear and rage.
I never imagined that my son had done so many bad things behind my back!
Throughout his life, he prioritized righteousness and did good deeds for the world. Unexpectedly, in the end, his reputation was ruined by his rebellious son!
He wished he could kill this wretched child with his own hands!
However, he knew that this kid had grown too big for his britches, and he couldn't do anything about him.
Therefore, he had no choice but to take this opportunity to announce the disbandment of the gang.
Of course, he also knew that this was unlikely, because the various branches of the gang no longer listened to him.
However, he wanted to make his stance clear!
Qiao Bang, some things cannot change! If they change, then he is no longer Qiao Bang!
But Qiao Liuzi didn't understand. He angrily hissed, "Dad, are you crazy? What nonsense are you spouting?"
Fifth Master Qiao snorted and said coldly, "I'm not crazy, you're the one who's crazy! You wretched child! You dare to make money from any kind of dirty trick! How did I teach you when you were a child? You've turned the Qiao Gang into a mess, ruined the century-old reputation of my old Hongmen, and betrayed our trust. According to the gang rules, you should be cut three times and have six holes in your body! I wish I could skin you alive with my own hands!"
As he spoke, Fifth Master Qiao swung his cane and struck Sixth Master Qiao hard.
Qiao Liuzi gripped his cane tightly, his eyes bloodshot, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Old Dingxi, what exactly do you want to do? Are you trying to ruin me?"
"Someone come here! The old man has gone mad again, quickly carry him away!" Qiao Liuzi shouted to his men.
The scene erupted in uproar.
Just then, a man and a woman appeared in the venue on the red carpet.
"Wait a minute! Grandpa Qiao isn't crazy. I think you're the one who's crazy, Qiao Liuzi!"
A clear, cold voice rang out, and everyone was startled, turning to look in that direction.
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