Qi Tongwei throws a sniper rifle, scaring Hou Liangping and Sha Ruijin to their knees

Liang Lu's strong intervention was like a bombshell exploding in a Hong Kong gang gathering.

With the chips in her hand, she successfully intimidated all the gangsters present. However, beneath this superficial obedience, there was actually a turbulent undercurrent.

These gangster bosses usually call the shots in Hong Kong Island, but they have never been suppressed like this by a woman.

They were filled with resentment and unwillingness. After Liang Lu left, Big D punched the wall and yelled, "Fuck, let a woman ride on our heads, what a big deal! Is Hong Kong their backyard? The leaders of South Guangdong didn't come to make decisions, but they thought we were easy to bully and only cared about us gangsters. If it were local officials in Hong Kong, they wouldn't dare to be so arrogant and wouldn't dare to say a word."

Brother Le frowned, his eyes revealing viciousness: "Don't be impulsive, the power behind Liang Lu is not simple. But sooner or later, we will have to get revenge." Although everyone stopped talking, they were all holding back their energy, waiting for the right time to explode.

However, in this meeting, Jimmy, a leader of Liansheng, had different thoughts.

He stood at the door of the ice room and noticed Liang Lu who came in with the spotted tiger with his sharp eyes.

Jimmy has always been concerned about the situation in the inland. Ever since Gao Qiqiang's power in the inland collapsed, he had a premonition that a strong wave of rectification was about to sweep over.

Now, Qi Tongwei has swiftly overthrown the Liang family in Handong. This feat has given Jimmy a deeper understanding of the situation in the inland.

He knew very well that since Qi Tongwei had the ability to take down the Liang family in one fell swoop, he would certainly not let go of the Zhao family, which had close ties with the Liang family.

The Zhao family's business in Hong Kong Island seems huge and stable, but in the face of this anti-corruption storm, it is probably difficult to remain unscathed. Jimmy thought to himself: "Qi Tongwei's methods should not be underestimated. He is planning step by step, and he must be uprooting the Zhao family. Once the Zhao family falls, the forces related to it will suffer a devastating disaster. How can we, the gangsters who are attached to them, have a better life?"

Jimmy's thoughts drifted back to the rumors about Gao Qiqiang. He understood that in the face of the powerful state apparatus, any illegal and criminal forces were nothing but passing clouds.

Now, seeing Liang Lu standing up so confidently on behalf of the Liang and Zhao families, he couldn't help but feel worried about the future.

He began to think about his way out, whether to continue to follow these seemingly powerful but dangerous forces, or to find another way to protect himself in the coming storm.

"He Liansheng is a well-known gang in Hong Kong Island, but if it gets too deeply involved in the power struggle between the mainland and Hong Kong Island, the consequences will be disastrous if it fails."

Jimmy murmured to himself. He knew that his brothers were counting on him to make the right decision, and he couldn't ruin everyone's future because of a momentary impulse.

In the following days, Jimmy Zai continued to follow the instructions of Liang Lu and the Zhao family on the surface and maintained superficial harmony with other gangs. At the same time, he secretly sent people to collect various information, trying to understand Qi Tongwei's next move and the direction of the anti-corruption struggle in the Mainland and Hong Kong Island.

He knew that in this ever-changing situation, information was the most valuable asset. Only by having enough information could he make the right decision at the critical moment.

As for Liang Lu, although she succeeded in temporarily stabilizing the gang situation in Hong Kong Island, she also knew that this was only a stopgap measure.

She must speed up her pace and work closely with the Zhao family to further consolidate the Liang family's position in Hong Kong Island, while also guarding against backlash from these gangs.

She frequently communicated with Zhao Ruilong to discuss how to deal with various situations that might arise, and increased the management of the foundation's affairs to ensure that the Liang family's assets could become a solid backing for their comeback.

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In this game with the dark forces carefully planned by Qi Tongwei, every step was full of calculations and trade-offs.

Time passed quietly, and four years was just a brief moment in the vortex of power struggle.

Qi Tongwei knew very well that if he wanted to completely uncover the Zhao family’s dark secrets in Hong Kong Island, relying solely on conventional police methods would be far from enough.

Most of the police's law enforcement actions are in the open, but the world of gangs hides countless secret corners and intricate interests. Only by having someone who can get into the tiger's den can you obtain key intelligence and get to the core.

So, his eyes were fixed on Gao Qiqiang.

At this time, Gao Qiqiang had already spent four years in Jinghai City Prison, and he still had six years left to serve before he was released.

What Qi Tongwei valued was Gao Qiqiang's rich experience accumulated from his time in the underworld, his keen insight, and his wisdom in seeking survival and development in complex situations.

He believed that if he could use Gao Qiqiang, this special chess piece, properly, he would be able to play an unexpected role in the confrontation with the Zhao family and the Hong Kong gangs.

Qi Tongwei, as the deputy mayor of Jingzhou City, Handong Province, holds a high position and great power, but he is also subject to many restrictions in handling many affairs.

He could not go to Hong Kong Island and face the danger immediately, so he could only make plans behind the scenes. He found Gao Yuliang and explained his plan, hoping that Gao Yuliang could arrange for Gao Qiqiang to be released from prison and let him serve as Fang Xinwu's military advisor in Hong Kong Island in the name of redeeming his crime.

In the prison of Jinghai City, when Gao Qiqiang heard that Qi Tongwei intended to release him early and entrust him with an important task, he could hardly suppress his excitement.

The eyes that had been dimmed by the long sentence suddenly ignited with blazing flames.

During the four years behind these high walls, although he lost his freedom, he also had more time to reflect on his past.

And now, an opportunity to re-enter the world and perhaps rewrite his destiny is before him. How can he not be tempted?

What made him even more gratified was that he learned that his sister had successfully graduated from college and started a new career in a large hospital.

This news was like a ray of warm light, illuminating the softest corner of his heart.

In his heart, his sister has always been his most important concern. His sister's growth and achievements made him feel that his efforts were not meaningless, and also strengthened his determination to seize this opportunity and fight again for his family and himself.

The conversation between Gao Yuliang and Gao Qiqiang took place in the slightly depressing prison visiting room.

Gao Yuliang stared at the man in front of him who had once caused countless storms in Jinghai City, feeling filled with emotion.

He saw the desire for this opportunity in Gao Qiqiang's eyes, and also saw the ingenuity of Qi Tongwei's layout.

"Qi Tongwei's move is very clever. The fact that he thought of using you shows his deep understanding of the situation and his bold innovation. He can even make clever use of a person like you, which is really admirable." Gao Yuliang said slowly.

Gao Qiqiang raised his head slightly and responded with a firm look: "Mayor Gao, I know my past very well. The days in this prison have taught me a lot of truths. I will cherish this opportunity given to me by Vice Mayor Qi. I know this is a road full of dangers and challenges, but I am not afraid. I have been in the underworld for so many years, and I am very familiar with their style and methods. I will definitely serve Vice Mayor Qi and do my best to assist Fang Xinwu, even if it means sacrificing my life, I will complete the task."

Gao Yuliang nodded slightly. He felt the sincerity and determination in Gao Qiqiang's words.

He knew very well that once Gao Qiqiang stepped into the underworld of Hong Kong Island, it would definitely create a new wave.

As for where this turmoil will lead the various forces, whether it will completely destroy the Zhao family's dark empire, or trigger more complex and fierce power struggles and disputes, everything is still unknown.

Gao Qiqiang then began to actively prepare for his actions after his release from prison.

Relying on his memory, he sorted out the rules of the underworld, personal connections, and various strategies for dealing with complex situations that he once knew.

He knew that the gang world in Hong Kong was very different from that in Beijing, but human greed and desire, the struggle and game for interests were always the unchanging themes.

He silently swore in his heart that he must make a name for himself in this new battle, not only to repay Qi Tongwei's kindness, but also for the future of himself and his family.

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In that luxuriously decorated but tense room, Zhao Ruilong and Zhao Lichun faced Li Dakang with solemn expressions. Now, with the collapse of the Liang family, their power in the officialdom has suffered a heavy blow. Li Dakang has become one of the few key chess pieces in their hands and an important support for them to maintain the current situation. The air in the room seemed to freeze, and heavy pressure enveloped everyone.

Zhao Lichun was the first to break the silence. His voice was low but full of unquestionable majesty: "Dakang, you are aware of the current situation. The Liang family's affairs have sounded the alarm for us, and we cannot make any more mistakes. Ruilong and I called you here because we want to talk to you frankly. Think carefully about whether you have committed any other illegal or criminal acts. Even if they are some seemingly insignificant little problems, you must tell them without reservation. We cannot repeat the mistakes of Liang Tianyi and wait until the truth is revealed before trying to remedy the situation. Then it will be too late." Zhao Lichun stared at Li Dakang, trying to catch any trace of abnormality in his expression.

Li Dakang raised his head slightly, his eyes firm and calm, and he looked at Zhao Lichun without dodging: "Secretary Zhao, President Zhao, I can say clearly that I did not. I have served in the local government for many years and have always adhered to the principles of integrity and dedication, and have been committed to local development and construction. The only person who may have a problem is my wife, but she has been dealt with according to the law. I have a clear conscience on this point." His tone was firm and powerful, and every word seemed to echo in the silent room, demonstrating his confidence and innocence.

Zhao Lichun and Zhao Ruilong looked at each other and saw a trace of relief and recognition in each other's eyes. Zhao Lichun nodded slightly: "Dakang, I believe in you. Although it has been hard for you to be sent to the local level for so many years, it has indeed kept you away from many temptations and disputes. Today, we are facing unprecedented challenges and need reliable comrades like you to fight side by side with us." There was a trace of emotion in Zhao Lichun's voice, as if he was recalling the past arrangements for Li Dakang, and also lamenting the severity of the current situation.

Then, they called Zhao Donglai over. The moment Zhao Donglai stepped into the room, he could feel the subtle atmosphere in the air. He secretly guessed the purpose of this summons, but on the surface he remained calm, his steps were steady and powerful, and his eyes were alert and intelligent.

Zhao Ruilong said bluntly: "Donglai, you should also know the series of events that have happened recently. Lu Yike and Qi Tongwei are very close, and Liang Tianyi stepped down because of breaking the law and discipline. This is a great opportunity for you. Now the position of Deputy Director Liang Tianyi is vacant, and because of his problems, even the director is under investigation. Although no substantive problems have been found so far, it is only a matter of time before you are transferred from your post. We intend to let you fill this vacancy, and you may even have the opportunity to go further."

As Zhao Ruilong spoke, he carefully observed Zhao Donglai's reaction, trying to judge his attitude.

Zhao Donglai's heart moved. He understood that this was an opportunity that would allow him to make a major breakthrough in his career.

However, he did not immediately express his joy and gratitude, but responded calmly: "Thank you Secretary Zhao and President Zhao for your trust. I will do my best to contribute to the stability and development of Handong."

His answer was neither humble nor arrogant, expressing respect for Zhao Lichun and his son without showing excessive flattery, showing his calmness and restraint.

Just when Zhao Donglai thought that Zhao Lichun would quickly formulate a counterattack plan against Qi Tongwei, Zhao Lichun slowly opened his mouth and made a decision that surprised everyone: "We are not in a hurry to take action against Qi Tongwei. I plan to hold back and consolidate our existing base first. Qi Tongwei is now in a strong momentum. If we attack rashly, we may reveal a flaw and give him an opportunity to take advantage. What we have to do is to use the existing resources and influence to ensure that I can smoothly sit in the position of the top leader. Only in this way can we have enough confidence and capital to deal with subsequent challenges in this power game."

Zhao Lichun's eyes were deep and wise, as if he had seen through the development of the situation.

Zhao Ruilong frowned slightly and said worriedly: "Dad, isn't this too passive? Qi Tongwei will definitely not give up. He will keep looking for our weaknesses and launch attacks." A trace of anxiety appeared on his face, and his hands clenched unconsciously, showing his inner uneasiness.

Zhao Lichun waved his hand and said confidently: "I know Qi Tongwei. Although he seems to have the upper hand now, he is not invulnerable. If we do not take action, he will not be able to figure out our intentions and find it difficult to find a precise breakthrough. During this period of time, we can strengthen internal rectification and management, strengthen contact and cooperation with various forces, and further consolidate our foundation. When the time is right, we will take action and strike a fatal blow."

Zhao Lichun stood up and walked slowly, each step seemed to be carefully considered. He continued: "We have been operating in Handong for many years and have a deep foundation. Although the Liang family's affairs have caused us some shock, it has not shaken our foundation. What we need to do now is to stabilize our position and let those wavering people see our strength and determination."