After a long deliberation, the group said to Guan Daqiu, "Boss, now that things have come to this, even if we get through this crisis, we won't be able to protect our territory. This time it was a bunch of people from a small, rootless fishing village, but next time it will be the other three major gangs from Donghai City. Most of our brothers are already dead, and with just over 200 thugs outside, we can't even defend ourselves, let alone fight back. We have no choice but to go straight. Since we've decided to go straight, let's call the police and have them help us avenge our brothers."
The subordinate was right. In Donghai City, each of the four major gangs had at least dozens of loyal enforcers, but most of Guan Daqiu's men were dead. If the other three gangs attacked, he would have no means to resist. So, even if they got through this crisis, the next time the other three well-established gangs attacked, what could he do to defend himself? It would be better to disband. By disbanding, they could voluntarily give up their territory and perhaps find a way to survive. Hearing the subordinate's reasonable argument, the other four people also agreed.
Guan Daqiu understood the situation, but he was reluctant. He never thought that after so many years in the underworld, he would be defeated by a group of kids he used to look down upon.
Seeing that his subordinates all agreed to call the police, Guan Daqiu had no choice but to choose this path. He picked up the phone and dialed 110.
There was nothing more tragic than this. Guan Daqiu, one of the four major gang leaders in Donghai City, was now forced to call the police. Thinking about it, Guan Daqiu felt as if he had aged ten years.
After killing Li Guohui, he had Liu Yongquan and three others burn the bodies of Ah Yong and the others on the spot, then scatter the ashes in the sea.
Another group, led by Li Guohui, began to clean up the battlefield. This was one of Li Guohui's strengths. After every killing, he would always restore the scene, which was crucial for survival in the battlefields of Myanmar. Back in the country, although Li Guohui didn't know the local tactics, he still took precautions and cleaned up the scene.
It was Li Guohui's cleanup work that saved his and Liu Yong'an's lives. After cleaning up, Li Guohui and his men hid their weapons, posted a few people to guard the village entrance, and the rest gathered to eat and chat. On one hand, Li Guohui wanted to calm everyone down after the killings, and on the other, they were waiting for Hai Long's next instructions.
They waited until the afternoon when the sound of police sirens came from the village entrance. The three guards immediately reported to Li Guohui. Li Guohui never expected the police to come. He thought Guan Daqiu would send the 200 thugs to fight to the death. Shocked by the speed of the police response, Li Guohui quickly instructed everyone to stay calm during the police questioning.
However, the police cars did not enter the village but turned directly toward the abandoned shipyard. Seeing the direction the police cars were heading, Li Guohui felt a great relief. Fortunately, his habit of cleaning up had saved his life. The others, who were already on edge, also breathed a sigh of relief.
On the other side, Hai Long, who was resting at the 1913 Cafe, was woken up by a few police officers. Hai Long, who was sleeping soundly, hated being disturbed. Irritated, he said, "Who is it? Disturbing my sleep." He wanted to turn over and continue sleeping, but the officers kept tapping him. Annoyed, Hai Long looked up and saw several police officers sitting on the sofa opposite him.
The lead female officer, seeing that Hai Long was awake, took out two photos, one of Liu Yong'an and the other of Liu Yongquan. She said sternly, "We received a report that several serious shootings have occurred in Donghai recently. According to the victims, the leaders of these shootings are the two people in these photos. We found that these two have been following you in business. Do you know where they are now? We would like to ask them to assist in the investigation."
Hai Long was surprised by the police's speed. Guan Daqiu's men had been dead for less than two hours, and the police had already traced Liu Yong'an and the others to him. He was uncertain about what the police knew.
Hearing the female officer's words, Hai Long chuckled and said, "If you want to find them, go ahead. Why are you bothering me? Can't you see I'm trying to sleep? Disturbing someone's sleep is the most annoying thing."
The female officer, Chen Xiaoya, knew from Hai Long's demeanor that he was involved. She had seen many people like him, but without evidence, she could do nothing. Annoyed, she said, "Mr. Hai Long, please cooperate with us. This is a serious case, and you should know that harboring criminals is also a serious crime."
Hai Long found the policewoman very beautiful. Although she was in uniform, her beautiful face and the solemn police uniform made her look even more elegant and graceful. Her flowing long hair added a unique charm. Hai Long said helplessly, "I'm sure you know what kind of business I'm in."
Seeing the others nod, Hai Long continued, "I'm just a small businessman who catches crabs and sells them. Business was good recently, so I hired these two and some villagers to help me catch crabs. We only had an employment relationship. Now that it's cold and the fishing season is over, I let them go. I'm not doing business anymore and have been staying at the 1913. How would I know where they are?"
Although Hai Long claimed no connection, Chen Xiaoya and her team had already found out that Hai Long's car had been following Guan Daqiu's subordinate, Ah Xin, and that Ah Xin had died afterward. She didn't believe there was no connection, but Hai Long's story was completely reasonable and had no loopholes. Checking his call records, they found only a few calls and messages to a black card, none of which were related to the killings. The black card couldn't be traced, so it couldn't be used as evidence to make Hai Long reveal Liu Yong'an's whereabouts.
Frustrated, Chen Xiaoya said, "Hai Long, since you're not cooperating, I hope you don't regret it in the future." With that, she left with her team.
Seeing them leave, Hai Long suddenly asked, "How did you find out about this? Who reported it?"
After speaking, Hai Long looked at Chen Xiaoya. He noticed a strange expression on her face when she heard his question. She said, "The person who reported it was Guan Daqiu."
Hai Long was stunned.
Chen Xiaoya continued, "Hai Long, I hope you understand that now that the police are involved, you should take this matter seriously."
Hai Long was surprised that the policewoman was so considerate. He smiled and said, "I understand. Thank you for the warning."
Hai Long never thought Guan Daqiu would be so cowardly as to seek help from the police. Imagining the once powerful gang leader of Donghai City now seeking police protection made Hai Long feel a sense of satisfaction.
Walking to the bathroom, Hai Long turned on the tap and splashed some water on his face. Still groggy from sleep, the cold water made him shiver. He dried his face with a paper towel and looked at himself in the mirror, a wicked smile appearing on his face. He thought, "Guan Daqiu, you think calling the police will make you safe? Do you think your years of crimes will be forgiven? If heaven won't take you, I will."
Feeling more awake, Hai Long returned to his seat, called a waiter, and ordered a new cup of coffee and some food. Looking at the darkening sky, Hai Long knew the time to avenge his enemies was near. He took out his phone and sent a coded message to Li Guohui, telling him and the others to stay hidden in the small fishing village for now.
Guan Daqiu had called the police, and although they couldn't find evidence, the police were investigating. It was better to avoid trouble. For the time being, Li Guohui and the others should focus on physical training to release their excess energy and avoid drinking and talking too much. Li Guohui replied that everything was under control, and they stopped communicating.
When Li Guohui received the message, he was with the others at Liu Yong'an's house, waiting for Hai Long's call. When the message came, Li Guohui burst out laughing. Seeing his reaction, the others, who were tense from seeing the police car, asked, "Coach, what did the boss say?"
Li Guohui laughed and said, "It's hilarious. The boss told us that Guan Daqiu, one of the four major gang leaders in Donghai City, was beaten so badly by us that he's afraid we'll come back for more. He actually went to the police for help. Isn't that funny?"
Hearing this, the others couldn't help but laugh. They never thought a gang leader would turn to the police for protection. It was a joke. No wonder only one police car with two officers came; it was just a formality. Relieved, they agreed to follow the boss's instructions to train and wait for further arrangements. They knew the job was done cleanly and no one could find fault with it. The biggest fear was that they might slip up and talk, so they all agreed to focus on training.