e-booksonline Chapter 10 Gunshots
Chapter 10 Gunshots
With just a few words, Yang Jian made the Meiyu Gang members feel extremely uneasy, and Shenhe was terrified and felt a chill run down his spine.
Shenhe realized for the first time that Yang Jian was no ordinary person.
The spoiled brat from before seems to have changed.
"The second young master said that Li Erniu is a suspect, so I will personally deliver Li Erniu to the Yang residence."
"Our entire Meiyu Gang is fully capable of cooperating with the Second Young Master's investigation."
"We will never tolerate this kind of thing."
Shenhe said with a serious expression.
He knew very well that Li Erniu had nothing to do with Yang Jian falling into the water, and no matter how much they investigated, they wouldn't find anything unless they were framed.
If the Yang family wanted to harm him, they wouldn't have needed to go to such lengths.
Moreover, he felt that it was better for him that Yang Jian was focusing his attention on investigating Li Erniu.
Otherwise, if I keep talking like that in front of him, it will frighten his heart.
People can get sick from being scared even if they're not sick.
"There's no need for that."
"I have already had someone investigate and found that Li Erniu had nothing to do with me falling into the water."
Yang Jian waved his hand.
The probing just now had given him a clear picture of Shenhe's options when faced with exposure.
As he had expected, Shenhe, once exposed, would not surrender without a fight, but would choose to take a desperate gamble.
Yang Jian stood up and took a few steps toward the window, as if watching the performance in the central ballroom below.
Upon hearing this, the members of the Meiyu Gang calmed down considerably. Since it was completely unrelated, that was even better!
Otherwise, even if it were just Li Erniu alone, the Meiyu Gang might still be implicated.
"My father has arranged something for me to come here today."
Yang Jian had already walked to Zheng Bo's side, and the two were only a step apart. Only then did he turn around and look at the Meiyu Gang members.
"Recently, there have been reports of people secretly selling smuggled salt in Yongkang County."
"The transportation channel is the Meijiang Wharf."
"Chief Shen, didn't you notice anything amiss?"
Yang Jian spoke again, making the Meiyu Gang members, who had just relaxed, anxious again.
Meijiang Wharf is the area under the jurisdiction of the Meiyu Gang. Local shipping merchants, whenever they dock, will transport goods through the Meiyu Gang's channels.
It could be said that all the laborers at the Meijiang Wharf worked under the Meijiang Fish Gang.
The shipping merchants made this arrangement ostensibly to give face to the Meiyu Gang, but in reality, they were giving face to the Yang family behind them.
"Is this really true?"
"Second Young Master, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give the Yang family an explanation."
"If it was done by our own brothers, they shall atone for their sins with three cuts and six holes."
Shenhe's expression turned serious, and he spoke with righteous indignation.
His fists were clenched, and he looked very angry.
"This matter naturally needs to be explained."
Those who betray their own people should be executed.
Yang Jian's eyes were icy, and he spoke in a cold voice.
His tone was filled with intense killing intent.
"I've had someone investigate the matter thoroughly."
"Doesn't Chief Shen have anything to say?"
Yang Jian looked at Shenhe with a hint of mockery in his eyes.
He needed to explain the situation to the higher-ups of the Meiyu Gang, and at the same time, he was looking for the best time to make a move.
"The second young master is right."
Shenhe was sweating profusely, and his speech was somewhat dry.
He felt that Yang Jian wasn't bluffing him, but had actually found out something!
"Second Young Master, if there are any traitors within our gang, I am willing to serve you and eliminate them."
Jin Rong keenly sensed that something was wrong.
After a moment's thought, he chose to step forward and express his opinion.
Because this is an opportunity.
If his guess is correct, he might be able to rise to the top in one fell swoop.
He held a high position within the gang, but Shenhe was above him, which meant he didn't have much say in the gang.
Just like tonight, he originally wanted to come earlier, but Shenhe forced them not to come in order to play mahjong, which caused them to arrive late!
"On September 15th, November 20th, and the day before yesterday, smuggled salt was transported in from the Meijiang Wharf and then began to be sold secretly inside and outside the city."
Who has been working at the Meijiang Wharf these past few days?
Yang Jian gave a specific time, his gaze seemingly sweeping over the members of the Meiyu Gang.
In reality, it has never been removed from the Shenhe River.
"It seems that the gang leader has been personally in charge of the Meijiang Wharf these past few days."
Upon hearing this, one of the Meiyu Gang members seemed to remember something and exclaimed in surprise.
As soon as he finished speaking, the members of the Meiyu Gang looked at Shenhe with shock in their eyes, while others remained expressionless, waiting for Shenhe's prompting.
"Doesn't Chief Shen want to offer any explanation?"
Yang Jian stared intently at Shenhe and asked.
"Ugh!"
"Since Young Master Yang has investigated these matters, he shouldn't have come to see me in person. Instead, he should have had your Fifth Uncle come forward."
"Isn't it better to just be a spoiled brat? Why force me?"
Upon seeing this, Shenhe stopped pretending!
After gesturing with a special hand gesture, his eyes were filled with hostility as he looked at Yang Jian.
"Yang Jian, if you just stand still and help me get safely onto the ship, I might spare your life."
After Shenhe saw his men blocking the doorway, he became bolder.
Yang Jian only had four people with him, so they posed little threat to him.
The doorway was blocked, so there was no way to escape. However, he needed to prevent Yang Jian from jumping off the second floor.
"Shenhe, what do you want to do?"
"By kidnapping the Second Young Master, do you want the entire Meiyu Gang to be buried with you?"
Jin Rong stepped forward and pointed at Shenhe, cursing.
He never imagined that Shenhe would be so ruthless.
After all, he had just considered the worst-case scenario: that Shenhe would decisively turn around and run away, which would not have a significant impact on the Meiyu Gang.
"Without me, where would the Meiyu Gang come from?"
"You all stay still. Out of consideration for being fellow members of the Meiyu Gang, I won't lay a hand on you."
As soon as Shenhe finished speaking, his cronies who were involved in the smuggling of salt stepped forward one by one and surrounded the others.
They have the advantage in numbers.
It's just that everything happened so suddenly today, otherwise he would definitely have brought more trusted confidants with him.
With the majority of people around, Shenhe felt somewhat at ease.
"Shenhe, are your family members still in the city?"
"Surrender now, and I may spare your family."
Yang Jian remained expressionless upon seeing this.
He had a very clear understanding of Shenhe's situation, and Shenhe also had a reputation for filial piety, which was the key to Shenhe's initial rise to power.
When employing people, the Yang family naturally had to screen them based on their character.
"Yang Jian, don't you find it ridiculous to say these things at a time like this?"
"If I surrender, will my family be any better off?"
"Don't treat me like a three-year-old."
Upon hearing this, Shenhe sneered and then quickly approached Yang Jian, launching a grappling attack.
Regardless, let's take down Yang Jian first.
Even if there is an ambush outside, as long as Yang Jian is captured, there will be a protective charm.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Just as Shenhe was about to capture Yang Jian, a gunshot rang out!
The loud noise shattered the hustle and bustle of Jin Chun Restaurant. The sounds of singing and dancing could not be drowned out, and sharp shouts rang out downstairs. Many people quickly ran out of Jin Chun Restaurant.
"you......"
Inside the private room on the second floor, Shenhe was still reaching out, trying to capture Yang Jian, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't grab him and fell straight to the ground.
There was blood in three places: between his eyebrows, on his chest, and on the palms of his hands!