Volume 3 Brothers Chapter 16: The Big Net (Part 1)
Shanghai, China's largest city. On August 8, 2002, Zhao Datong, his daughter Zhao Meir, a group of investment company personnel and a large number of bodyguards checked into the five-star Haitian Hotel. The 46th floor was booked by Zhao Datong. It was already ten o'clock in the evening. Zhao Datong, accompanied by his daughter, had just attended a cocktail party hosted by Shanghai's business community. He sat on the balcony to chat, facing the surging sea in front of him, and the neon lights lit up the city in the dark.
Zhao Datong is 62 years old this year. He wears a Tang suit, has fine hair, and three lines on his forehead. He looks like a character "王". He has a broad forehead, a long face, and a pair of eagle eyes. He looks very elegant when he looks around. As the leader of the Chinese gang in the United States, Zhao Datong is worth billions of dollars and has close ties with many American politicians. After killing Long Chengjiang's parents forty years ago, his brothers were assassinated one after another, so he fled to the United States in fear. With his intelligence and wisdom, coupled with his ruthlessness, he had already secured the position of the leader of the Chinese gang by the age of forty. After that, he accumulated a lot of wealth by engaging in arms, drugs, and smuggling. Now he has returned to the mainland to invest again as an American Chinese businessman.
Zhao Datong has a son and a daughter. His son, Zhao Xiaotong, has basically taken over all of his business. His daughter is the apple of Zhao Datong's eye. He loves her dearly. She just graduated from Harvard this year. She is a natural beauty. When she heard that her father was going back to China, she insisted on coming with him.
His next stop was Province C. Although there were always people sneaking from China to the United States to assassinate him over the years, he was never hurt. This time he came back to throw a smoke bomb and completely eliminate his enemies. In addition, there were several young people from the Qing Gang who had been separated for many years and now had a high status. They contacted him a few years ago and cooperated happily with each other. Secondly, he figured out the truth of the year through these people and learned that the big enemy had been solved, so he made up his mind to come back and take a look. In addition, he had not returned home to pay homage to his ancestors for so many years. As a Chinese, visiting the graves is the last wish. It is impossible to expect future generations to do these things, especially his son and daughter who were born in the United States. They have received American-style education since childhood. Although they can speak fluent Chinese, they are no different from Americans in their bones.
"I left home when I was young and returned when I was old. My accent remains unchanged but my hair has turned gray. Meimei, your grandfather was a big shot on this land of ours. He competed with underworld tycoons such as Du Yuesheng and Huang Jinrong. Everyone knew Zhao Bawang. Unfortunately, he was murdered by a petty official of the Kuomintang in his hometown of Province C. Alas, otherwise your father would not have traveled thousands of miles to the United States. It has been forty years, forty years..."
Zhao Meier is a Chinese-American mixed-race girl with fair skin and delicate facial features like jade carvings. Her eyes are like sapphires that emit charming brilliance. She has a sexy and hot body. It seems that her body is full of endless vitality. Every movement makes people confused. Zhao Meier smiled sweetly and said to Zhao Datong: "Daddy, my ears are getting calloused from listening to all these stories. They are all old-fashioned. Don't say anymore. You have to take care of yourself. Mommy has given me a task. She must supervise you to rest on time and take medicine on time!" Zhao Datong laughed loudly and said: "They say that the United States is a free country, but I have never enjoyed it. I thought I could be free after leaving the United States, but I didn't expect my Meimei to become a housekeeper. Okay, okay, let's stop talking and go back to the room."
Zhao Meier took Zhao Datong's arm affectionately and walked back. As soon as they entered the room, a man dressed in black, with white hair and eyebrows, a big hooked nose, and lips as thin as two pieces of copy paper, lowered his head and said in Chinese with an extremely respectful demeanor: "Boss, Mr. Tieyun wants to see you!"
Zhao Datong exclaimed, "When did he come?" The white man said, "Five minutes ago." Zhao Datong waved his hand and said, "Go away." The white man quietly retreated and disappeared like a gust of wind. The man was called Baishe, an orphan adopted by Zhao Datong. He suffered from a strange disease that year, and all the hair on his body turned white, but he became extremely vicious and very powerful. Zhao Datong taught him some Chinese martial arts and sent him to the army for training for several years. He was Zhao Datong's favorite confidant.
Zhao Meier pouted and said, "Daddy, the white snake is so scary. I get cold every time I see him. It's always been like this since I was a child, alas." Zhao Datong laughed and said, "If it weren't for him, I would have to endure so much torture from you. Haha, okay, Daddy has something to talk about. You go back and rest first. I'll ask someone to take you out to play tomorrow. Don't you like Chinese snacks the most? Be obedient and go to sleep."
Zhao Meir repeatedly reminded him to remember to take the medicine, and then he went back to his room to sleep.
When Tieyun saw Zhao Datong, he stood up and saluted respectfully, saying, "Second Uncle!" Zhao Datong nodded, raised his hand, asked Tieyun to sit down, then looked at him and smiled, "Is Xiao Sigou restless ?" Tieyun smiled and said, "Before Second Uncle came, Changfu, three other people and I went to see him. He was not bad, wasn't he? He promised to help us get rid of the dissidents."
Zhao Datong said with some surprise: "Oh! He has this ability. Haha, we really have to thank Long Zhenbang. If he hadn't adopted you, I would probably be the only one in the Little Green Gang."
Tieyun said sadly, "Only Changfu and I are left. The rest of the brothers are dead!" Zhao Datong sighed, "It's fate. Back then, Long Chengjiang was crazy and wanted revenge on us. Your father, Changfu's father, and others were killed . I thought there was a murder case and I was wanted by the government, so I fled to the United States."
Seeing that Zhao Datong was a little sad, Tieyun didn't want to talk about the past anymore, so he smiled and said, "Destiny is a funny thing. Long Zhenbang took us in, but he was framed by Long Chengjiang and imprisoned, and finally died at the hands of his own disciples. Long Chengjiang and his brothers were also killed by Xiao Sigou. We became the biggest beneficiaries. This time when Second Uncle comes back, he must start a good business. I have already sent you the information of the people adopted by Long Zhenbang. Now Changfu and I can basically control them. As long as we get rid of Xiao Sigou, the world will be peaceful."
Zhao Datong was also somewhat excited and said, "I didn't expect that our Xiaoqing Gang was able to keep the flame in the end. We should thank Long Zhenbang very much. If it weren't for his hard work, our roots in the mainland would have been cut off. In addition, I have also contacted several nephews and nephews. They are doing quite well in the coastal areas, but they are in the underworld, and you are in the white world. I won't contact you. If you have any questions, just come to me directly. I came back this time to transfer part of the industry in the United States. Leaves fall and return to their roots. After wandering abroad for so many years, it's time to come back and rest. Haha, in recent years, I often think of the time in China. At that time, I was so competitive and fierce that I ended up escaping overseas. After decades of hard work, I just want to be buried in my hometown after I die, lying in the ground with my ancestors, and have no regrets in this life... How are the plans for next year?"
Tieyun said: "Changfu and I mean to first see what little Sigou can do, and then prepare for both situations. If he fails, we will have to rely on the power of Second Uncle."
Zhao Datong said: "You don't have to worry about this. Now, apart from the little fourth dog, there is nothing that can threaten you. Haha, the big dog Long Zhenbang is dead, and the second and third dogs were also bitten to death by the fourth dog. This little fourth dog really can't be underestimated."
Tieyun said, "Second uncle may not know much about Si Gou. This guy is a rapist. He was a farmer and a petty thief before he went to prison. He is cowardly and mean by nature. After being spotted by Long Zhenbang, he was trained for a few years and has some ability. Looking at what he did to the Longcheng Group, it is not simple. Now he has opened a company with great fanfare. Haha, Changfu and I are very curious about this person. Maybe he can help us again, so that second uncle can save the trouble."
Zhao Datong thought for a while and said, "Control him. This kind of person doesn't play by the rules. He must be controlled. Well, I agree with your plan, but people in the underworld have their own games. We must not let him get away. Once he helps you do the job, you must act immediately. Don't give him any chances! What a pity. This is a very good puppy. If I can use it, it's worth paying a price."
Tie Yun smiled and said, "At first, Long Chengjiang also planned to use him to deal with Second Uncle, but he was bitten to death by four dogs. Second Uncle really values talents, but this person can't be expected to do anything."
Zhao Datong said: "No matter what you do, people are the most important. Money is not rare, power is the control over people. If no one is willing to obey your orders, such power is equivalent to nothing. Don't worry, I will arrange for someone to take care of Si Gou before I leave."
Tieyun stood up and said goodbye. His goal had been achieved. The cooperation with Zhao Datong had started several years ago. If it weren't for the sudden appearance of the Gun Chief, they really had no way to deal with Long Chengjiang. If it weren't for them fanning the flames behind the Gun Chief, how could the Gun Chief have so easily acquired billions of assets? If it weren't for Zhao Datong's help, how could Long Chenghai's men not have any suspicion? Is Long Chengjiang really that useless? After decades of operation, he was wiped out by such a lowly person? In the eyes of Tieyun and others, dealing with the Gun Chief is far better than dealing with Long Chengjiang. The Gun Chief loves money, so they give him money, and then keep him in their hands. Whenever they want to slap him to death, they can do it.
Tieyun was wondering how many invisible forces Zhao Datong had. It seemed that there were definitely more than just him and Lin Changfu. It was better to be cautious. After all, Zhao Datong had lived in the United States for forty years. Even if he had not forgotten his roots, he could not be patriotic. They were legitimate government officials, and it was best not to get involved too deeply in such matters. However, he came to Shanghai, and it would not be justified if he did not meet any of them. After all, he was his father's eldest brother. Alas, thinking about the grievances with Long Chengjiang, he felt a sense of vengeance that he had to wait for an end. Fortunately, Long Chengjiang had no descendants, otherwise it would be another mess.
I called Lin Changfu in the car and explained the meeting with Zhao Datong. The two had basically the same idea. For the time being, we should pay attention to the situation of Xiao Sigou. Zhao Datong admired this guy named Chen very much, probably because of his admiration for Longmen. These things in the underworld were really troublesome. Xiao Sigou must not be allowed to get away. He couldn't care less.
After Tieyun left, Zhao Datong paced for a long time and said softly, "Ashe, you can stay here. If Xiao Sigou can be of use to me, I will bring him to the United States. If not, I will help them. Things have changed. Who would talk about morality and friendship with you now? Who doesn't cooperate with each other for the sake of interests?"
The white snake appeared beside Zhao Datong like a ghost, bowed and obeyed without saying a word. Zhao Datong looked at him and said to himself, "China is now the most active region in the world's economy. We should transfer our funds here appropriately. Humph, Americans are like mothers who feed you. You never know when they will turn against you. I am a foreigner and I have to leave myself a way out. I don't need to use such a ready-made relationship now. If I wait too long, it will be too late to regret. In China, as long as you have a network of relationships, you can say that you have a lot of money. No matter when, this concept has never been shaken. Human feelings! Human feelings are good things. Brothers and sisters help each other, uncles and aunts collude with each other, and one person succeeds, and the whole family will prosper. Only Chinese people in the world can do this, so many foreigners can't see through the minds of Chinese people, let alone understand this so-called human feelings. If they all understand it, the opportunity will be gone. Only the Japanese in the world have firmly grasped this human feeling. The little Japanese are the most hateful! If they hadn't entered Shanghai that year... Oh, forget it, I won't say it. Ah She, remember that Xiao Si Gou, he is a disciple of Longmen, don't underestimate him!"
Bai She's voice was emotionless, and it made people feel like a moan coming from underground: "Don't worry, Boss. I can definitely complete the task." Zhao Datong nodded with satisfaction. Ever since Bai She came back from the army, he had never made a mistake in the things he arranged, and each time it was a perfect performance.
This is the fourth meeting of the National Security Bureau's "Wolong" action team. Since its establishment, the action team has spent two months investigating and collecting evidence. The work was very hard. Zhao Yun's face was dark blue, and except for the sharp cold light flashing in his eyes from time to time, he looked more and more serious. Listening carefully to other people's reports, Zhao Yun did not show any emotion. Since the case was established, he has been holding back his energy for two months, and today finally brought good news.
There are a total of twenty-seven people in the action team, including a team leader and two deputy team leaders. The team leader is a Beijing native, forty years old, named Zhao Shiguo. He was a reconnaissance soldier during the self-defense counterattack war. He was awarded first-class merit once, second-class merit three times, collective second-class merit three times, and third-class merit eleven times. He was a rare tiger general. Later, he transferred to the National Security Bureau and has been engaged in counterintelligence work. The deputy team leader is also an old comrade of the National Security Bureau, named Li Xiansheng, a fifty-year-old director who has been engaged in intelligence gathering for a long time. Only Zhao Yun is the youngest team leader. The other team members are composed of elites from the National Security Bureau and the Ministry of Public Security.
At this time, Li Xiansheng said in a high-pitched voice: "After two months of hard work, we have basically determined that four of the ten people on the list have been identified. At the same time, we have dug out more than a dozen spies who have been active in the mainland in recent years from these four people. The investigation of the other six people is still ongoing. Now I announce: the action team will be changed to a special case team, and three new comrades from the procuratorate will be added. The special case will begin to fully close the net. The arrest operation will be led by the two captains Zhao Shiguo and Zhao Yun. The superiors asked me to be ruthless, accurate, and fast! To put a perfect end to the entire operation!"
Zhao Shiguo said, "Let me say a few words. Everyone present here is an old comrade. This case is a special case. We should pay attention to two points when handling it: first, prevent the media from intervening in the report and keep it confidential; second, do not use normal judicial procedures. The three comrades from the procuratorate are only here to make a record, but no extra records can be established. Okay, do other comrades have anything to add? Deputy Zhao?"
Zhao Yun shook his head. He was relieved now. If the information given by the gun chief was false, then he would be finished. Fortunately, after two months of hard work, the gods finally rewarded those who worked hard. Now four people have been verified. It is estimated that the other six people will not escape suspicion even if there is no solid evidence. At this time, Zhao Yun missed the gun chief very much. This little farmer had such a tortuous fate. How is he doing now? He began to worry about the gun chief. After all, there are many people who want to deal with him. Staying in the National Security Bureau, many unknown secrets make people tremble with fear. The matter of Longcheng Group has been filed in the National Security Bureau, but I don’t know what the attitude of the higher-ups is now?
The leader of the Chinese mafia in the United States has also returned. Although he is a Chinese-American businessman, the NSA is still monitoring him according to the highest standards. Unexpectedly, he met with several senior officials in just two days. What happened to him now?
The longer Zhao Yun stayed in the National Security Bureau, the more passionate he became. He originally thought that many ugly phenomena were beyond the power of the state to stop, but he did not expect to see the real side here. Humph, we are the real masters! Those jumping clowns kept jumping around. As long as they wanted to move, they could be killed immediately with just one word. What the hell, these ignorant people, do they really think that the state institutions are for show?
Zhao Shiguo patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder. Zhao Yun looked up and saw that everyone had left. Zhao Shiguo smiled and asked, "Are you worried about your informant?"
Zhao Yun had long been accustomed to Zhao Shiguo's unpredictable abilities. He nodded and sighed, "He is a pitiful man. If it weren't for his help, I would probably still be a traffic policeman now."
Zhao Shiguo looked at Zhao Yun and smiled meaningfully, "Water has no fixed state, and the world changes faster than human hearts. Don't worry, brother. Your brother is really capable. Don't worry, he has a group of super desperate people to help him. Even I have to look at him with new eyes!"
Zhao Yun stood up suddenly. No matter how exciting the news in the meeting was, he was not moved. But when he heard the news about the spear chief, he immediately became excited: "Brother, what did you say? How could he find a group of...super..." Zhao Shiguo looked at Zhao Yun's shoulder again and said, "Your brother is really capable, but we don't plan to touch him. His goal is not to bring disaster to the country now. Well, according to the meaning of the superiors, we want to wait and see. In addition, I suspect that he may be caught in another big net. The situation is very complicated now. I only know this much. Don't worry about it. Maybe once the matter here is over, they will pull you over there, and then you will know clearly."
Zhao Yun groaned in pain. What does this guy want to do?
