But how could Wu Shicai let go so easily? This money was his entire fortune, especially since he had embezzled public funds from the gambling and drug business in western Shanghai. If he couldn't get it back, not only would he lose everything, but more importantly, Li Zhiqun would never forgive him. The Green Gang's methods of dealing with traitors within their own ranks were extremely bloody and cruel. Wu Shicai himself had dealt with many such gang members before, so he naturally understood the consequences.
Furthermore, Li Zhiqun was a mean and ungrateful man. Anyone who dared to embezzle his money was not to be trifled with, not even by the Emperor himself. Wu Shicai knew the situation was critical, so he took drastic measures and kidnapped Ji Zhengcheng from the concession to the city, where he was imprisoned and severely interrogated.
After being tortured, Ji Zhengcheng had no choice but to agree to retrieve the money from Sheng Zhiyuan's account for Wu Shicai. Of course, this was an illegal operation, and if anyone found out or if Sheng Zhiyuan's family investigated, Ji Zhengcheng would face imprisonment.
However, with a gun pointed at his head, Ji Zhengcheng had no choice but to save his life first. In Shanghai, who didn't know the infamous reputation of the No. 76 Special Agent Headquarters? It was a den of iniquity that devoured people without spitting out the bones.
But the matter did not end there. It turned out that Wu Shicai only found a portion of the funds in Sheng Zhiyuan's account. This amount was not even enough to cover the principal in his accounts. In other words, most of the money was still missing, which drove Wu Shicai almost crazy with anxiety.
So he tortured Ji Zhengcheng again to extract a confession, but even under severe torture, Ji Zhengcheng still couldn't find a single clue, which made Wu Shicai extremely anxious.
At this moment, the interrogation room door was pushed open, and one of Wu Shicai's key men quickly stepped forward to report: "Captain, Sheng Zhiyuan's family has been taken into custody. Fortunately, we discovered them early, otherwise the whole family would have escaped."
"Trying to run?"
Wu Shicai's eyes were bloodshot. This money would ultimately fall on Sheng Zhiyuan's shoulders. He would use every means at his disposal to make up for this debt. He would have to devour Sheng Zhiyuan's assets whole, otherwise he would never get through this ordeal.
"Let's go, I refuse to believe we can't get these people to talk!"
Wu Shicai waved his hand and led several key members out of the interrogation room.
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