A few days passed in the blink of an eye after Jiang Zhen's ascension to the Mafia King's position. As the Underworld began to change, it caused a ripple effect in all the power hierarchies of China. As the news spread fast, the hidden gangs and structures who Wei had suppressed with his power started to resurface.
Wang Yin, one of the top political leaders, sipped on his wine as he watched the news. In it, they showed how Jiang Industries was falling day by day. If things would not be in control, the company's collapse was inevitable. Though Jiang Zhen hadn't entered the company yet, the suppressed gangs knew that it would be a matter of time.
Wang Yin smiled and pressed the mute button. "It was worth bringing Jiang Zhen back to the country. Although it was extremely difficult with Jiang Wei's eyes everywhere…" he chuckled, "everything sailed smoothly, didn't it?"
Zheng Yazhu, the Police Head Commissioner of Beijing, smiled and quickly poured him another glass of wine. "Of course. I had my eyes at the airport to let Jiang Zhen in the country. And Shen Yang was right in his gang to take care of matters in his end."
Wang Yin leaned his head back on the chair and let out a relieved sigh. "Finally... that bastard Jiang family was a thorn in my way for so long. They shut down all my gambling casinos and if not for you hiding my involvement, Jiang Wei would have already killed me. All my businesses were hampered because of him," he spat.
Zheng Yazhu eagerly said, "But you don't need to worry now. Now that Jiang Zhen has taken the reins, we will get a free pass at everything. Mr. Wang, I am grateful to you. If not for you, then I wouldn't have become the Head Commissioner."
He laughed. "Why the formality? You are capable, and I bet it right. If we have to do things our way, then it is imperative that," he raised his index, middle and ring fingers, "Underworld, politics and police be in harmony. If even one power collapses, everything goes in vain."
He shifted in his seat, and his gaze was covered with frost. "All this time…Jiang Wei had controlled the underworld his way. No drugs and prostitution? What is he living in a fairy tale? He was the Mafia King for God's sake and he prohibited the use of two most luxurious means to earn a fortune. Pah! So pathetic. He didn't deserve to be the Underworld leader at all!"
He clenched the glass in his hand. "And because Jiang Wei was in power, Qian Gengxin was flying in the clouds too. That bastard won last year's election and snatched my seats from me! He is a sore thumb in this political world. But that wouldn't be for long."
He laughed. "I mean just look at his daughter's state. What was her name again?"
"Jiang Ninghong. The one who married Jiang Weiyuan."
"Ah, yes, yes," he nodded. "That one. He must feel so heartbroken, right? She is living like a prisoner. I heard she was a mess because her daughter, Jiang Ruiling got disappeared somehow."
He sneered. "Serves that bastard right. Qian Gengxin's presence here made me unable to act freely. What a shame that his granddaughter disappeared," he clicked his tongue, "You know Wang Yin. I was going to teach that man a lesson for messing with my seats and businesses. He was so full of himself. I wanted to see how arrogant he would have been if he saw his granddaughter getting sold in a sex auction. I have a lot of contacts who would have given me millions for her. Such a pity."
Zheng Yazhu said, "Mr. Wang, don't feel bad about it. Now that our biggest roadblock is cleared, nobody can stop us. In fact, I heard you got a good haul of beautiful women last week."
He beamed. "Yes! You should see them. All in their ripe, teenage ages upto twenty I guess? Girls of these ages are high in demand now. These girls have no backgrounds and families. Most of them are in some sort of debt."
"Congratulations. Don't forget to share a bit of commission with me," he teased.
"Ahaha. Don't worry. There will be a lot of cash rolling in. But tch. I got a message today from Li Dong that he wants a few of my beautiful specimens."
His mouth twitched. "I hope he doesn't return then with dismembered arms and legs."
"Nope. I have already warned him not to do that. He said he just wants to test a few drugs on them," he shrugged. "As long as they are physically spotless, I don't care."
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"Hahaha! I am here!" Li Dong came hustling in Jiang Zhen's home as he whistled. "Where is my favorite subject 026? Lu Bojing, I am here for you~"
Jiang Zhen just climbed down the stairs and narrowed his eyes. "You were supposed to pick him up days ago if I remember."
He stuck out his tongue. "I was busy researching other stuff. Now that the Underworld routes are opened because of you, I have gained so many subjects and drugs. It was mouth-watering. But now I miss my Bojing~"
"Don't bother me with such unnecessary stuff anymore. Take him and get out of here."
"Aish, why so rude? You should be happy now that you have won. But you still talk so bitterly. Hmph."
"Fuck off!"
A few minutes later, Lihua, who held Qingqing and Lu Bojing slowly came down as the same maid told them that they were called.
Lu Bojing immediately froze as he saw Li Dong. His knees trembled, and something seemed to flash in his mind, but the memories were still hazy. Yet the feelings they invoked within him were so terrifying that he had an urge to puke.
Li Dong brightened. "Ah my dearest Bojing! Daddy missed you for a long, long time~ But now I am back to fetch you! Aren't you thrilled? Let's head back to your true home~"