Huang Zongyuan was taken away.

At this moment, Song Jiamin glanced at Han Jianjun, who lay dead on the floor, and immediately turned to Ye Xiao.

"What on earth happened? Who was that person just now? And who is the dead man?"

Ye Xiao swiftly rose from his chair and pointed to the sofa beside him, "Let's sit down and talk this through properly."

As Ye Xiao approached the sofa, Yang Ming and Liu Qiliang quickly joined him. Watching this, Song Jiamin felt helpless. What was happening? The chief and deputy chief of the Minghai City Guard Bureau were now standing before Ye Xiao looking nothing like leaders, but rather like mere underlings.

Nevertheless, Song Jiamin followed them over.

After everyone took their seats, Ye Xiao pointed to the deceased on the ground and said, "His name was Han Jianjun, the chairman of Jianjun Real Estate. The man from before is called Huang Zongyuan. As the senior leaders of the Minghai City Guard Bureau, you should be familiar with the name Huang Zongyuan."

Liu Qiliang immediately nodded, "He is the sworn brother of Shi Qiang, the boss of Black Dragon Company, and also had a close relationship with Han Zhimin. To my knowledge, many loyal officers in the bureau are somewhat connected with this Huang Zongyuan."

Yang Ming also nodded and added, "Yes, this Huang Zongyuan really does have some influence."

Ye Xiao said, "I don't care what kind of influence he has. There are two things I need to know from him. First, what his relationship is with the Mountain Wolf Group."

"Mountain Wolf Group?" Yang Ming looked at Ye Xiao with confusion, clearly unaware of what the Mountain Wolf Group was.

Because Yang Ming had only recently become the chief of the Guard Bureau.

Ye Xiao said, "Don't worry about what kind of organization it is. You need to pry open Huang Zongyuan's mouth. I want to know everything about the Mountain Wolf Group, including the location of their lair."

Yang Ming immediately nodded in agreement and asked, "Brother Xiao, what's the second thing?"

"The second matter is quite simple. Three years ago, a man named Lin Yaoguang died unexpectedly. His company is now the real estate company taken over by Huang Zongyuan. I want you to find out exactly what happened back then. Unearth everyone involved from the local departments, and don't let a single person off," Ye Xiao stated resolutely.

Ye Xiao was not only seeking vengeance for Lin Dieying but was also aiming to help clean up the corrupt elements in the region. After all, who was Ye Xiao now? A member of the Flame Dragon Team, under the jurisdiction of Yan Country. The Flame Dragon Team's mission was to eliminate any threat to the nation, and those corrupt individuals were clearly fundamental threats.

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Yang Ming nodded, then after some thought, he said, "Brother Xiao, what if it involves some officials who are difficult to arrest?"

Ye Xiao replied immediately, "Don't worry. Mr. Song and the newly appointed deputy chief, Deputy Chief Sun, will fully support your work. Go ahead with full force. You can ignore anyone."

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Yang Ming felt empowered. With the backing of both the regional chief and deputy chief for this investigation, everything seemed much more manageable.

At this point, Song Jiamin looked at the thoroughly dead Han Jianjun and turned to Ye Xiao, "Who killed this Han Jianjun?"

Ye Xiao immediately pointed to a corner where a hand still held a gun.

"That is..." Song Jiamin's face paled.

Ye Xiao said, "It's Huang Zongyuan's hand, which used that gun to kill Han Jianjun."

Song Jiamin said, "But why not let Huang Zongyuan die as well? Such a person deserves more than death."

Ye Xiao chuckled and replied, "What a phrase, 'deserves more than death'. I am well aware of that, but don't you think letting Huang Zongyuan die so easily would be too lenient?"

Everyone immediately looked at Yang Ming, "Remember my words, Huang Zongyuan must not die. I want him to endure all the torment, to pay a price for his actions that is heavier than his own blood. Committing such monstrous atrocities cannot be atoned for by death alone."

When Ye Xiao spoke these words, everyone gasped in surprise. Clearly, they were astonished at how ruthless Ye Xiao was.

Then, Ye Xiao instructed Yang Ming to arrange for Han Jianjun's body to be kept in a decent morgue until Han Xuewei recovered, at which time a funeral could be held. Of course, Han Jianjun's current wife, Han Xuewei's stepmother, was to be informed.

The reason for Ye Xiao's anger was also personal—Ye Xiao had agreed with Han Jianjun that Han would attack Huang Zongyuan's company, and he had promised safety for him and Han Xuewei. But now, with Han Jianjun dead, Ye Xiao saw it as his own failing.

Watching Han Jianjun's body being carried away, Ye Xiao sighed, thinking to himself, Uncle Han, may you rest in peace. I will look after Han Xuewei for a lifetime. Whether she follows me or not, I'll ensure she never wants for anything and lives happily ever after.

Seeing Ye Xiao sigh, Song Jiaqian looked puzzled and said, "You seem quite unhappy."

Ye Xiao gave a wry smile and responded, "Of course, I'm unhappy. This man died because of me."

"Because of you?" Upon hearing this, Song Jiamin was utterly perplexed.

Ye Xiao said, "Forget it, let's not talk about that anymore; what's done is done. I need to go to the hospital now. Han Jianjun's daughter just witnessed her father being shot dead by Huang Zongyuan, and I don't know how she's doing now."

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Song Jiamin was immediately very surprised and said, "She saw it herself? Heaven is really too cruel to her."

"There's nothing that can be done, maybe it's just fate. As for Huang Zongyuan's issue, I'll leave it to you," Ye Xiao said.

"What exactly is the Mountain Wolf Group?" Song Jiamin suddenly asked Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao glanced at Song Jiamin and said offhand, "That's something your father should know; you're better off not asking about that. Knowing too much won't do you any good."

"If you won't tell, then don't. Why all the big talk?" Song Jiamin glanced at Ye Xiao and then left with the bulk of the police force.

Ye Xiao, on the other hand, didn't leave through the main entrance but slipped out the back door instead. All of Huang Zongyuan's underlings were captured, and when Ye Xiao and Yang Ming parted ways, he especially instructed Yang Ming to isolate Huang Zongyuan, absolutely forbidding anyone from meeting him – even if Yang Ming's own mother made such a request, it was not to be allowed.

Yang Ming naturally nodded in agreement.

After leaving Jianjun Real Estate, Ye Xiao quickly made his way to the Q-series vehicle. Just then, a city sanitation worker was shouting, "Whose car is this? Don't you know that parking is not allowed here?"

"That's mine, my apologies, old man. I'm leaving right now," Ye Xiao said to the man with a chuckle.

"Move it quickly, it's lucky it was me who found it. If it had been a traffic police officer, they would have definitely taken a picture."

Ye Xiao quickly expressed his gratitude and drove away.

At that moment, Ye Xiao was the epitome of politeness, the very image of a sunny youth. However, the old street sweeper wouldn't know what Ye Xiao had been up to just moments earlier – how arrogantly he had conducted himself and how he had broken someone's wrist with a single kick.

The Q-series vehicle slowly drove away, and Ye Xiao, while driving, still kept an eye on the main entrance of Jianjun Real Estate. At that moment, under the watchful eyes of many citizens, a dozen men known as kidnappers, all burly dudes in sunglasses, were being escorted onto police vans.

Unbeknownst to the onlookers, the Minghai City television station had also caught wind and was currently interviewing Yang Ming as he emerged from Jianjun Real Estate. Yang Ming spoke with moral righteousness, portraying the image of someone who would fight against the forces of evil to the end. Clearly, Yang Ming's image was getting another boost. On the evening news broadcast by the Minghai City TV station, Yang Ming's heroic deeds as the current head of the Minghai City Guard Bureau would surely be highlighted.

Ye Xiao left Jianjun Real Estate with a smile, very pleased with Yang Ming, the head of the Minghai City Guard Bureau whom he had chosen. After becoming the head, Yang Ming had not grown arrogant at all; in fact, he had become even more compliant to Ye Xiao's commands.

The Q-series vehicle sped toward the city hospital. Once there, Ye Xiao immediately called Song Jiaqian.

"Qianqian, has my friend arrived?" Ye Xiao said with a smile.

Song Jiaqian, hearing Ye Xiao affectionately call her 'Qianqian,' snorted and said, "Who let you call me that? Don't call me in such an ambiguous way; it could cause misunderstandings."

"What's there to be afraid of? I, Ye Xiao, fear neither heaven nor earth. When I like someone, I definitely show it," Ye Xiao said very earnestly.

Listening to Ye Xiao's words, Song Jiaqian felt a warm current wash over her and hummed, "You're quite the sweet talker. Yes, your friend has arrived. I've already arranged for them to have a VIP ward. Don't forget to pay; I'm not footing the bill for you."

"Qianqian's really kind, always helping me out at crucial moments. I will definitely repay Qianqian's kindness properly."

Song Jiaqian immediately teased, "So how do you plan to repay me?"

"I think, giving you any material reward would be an insult to you. So, I've decided to offer myself as a way to express my deep gratitude," Ye Xiao said even more earnestly.

"Get lost, that's not serious at all," Song Jiaqian's face turned red with embarrassment.

"I am very serious, though," Ye Xiao laughed.

Song Jiaqian couldn't stand Ye Xiao's teasing any longer and hurriedly said, "Stop with the nonsense. Where are you? Your friend is not in good shape."

"Nothing serious, I hope."

"It might be a bit of a problem. She's acting somewhat abnormally, shouting loudly and saying something about wanting to find her dad. Those three beautiful friends of yours can't hold her down," Song Jiaqian said.

Hearing Song Jiaqian's words, Ye Xiao was immediately worried and said quickly, "Alright, I'm on my way now. Poor girl."

"Wow, you feel pity now? Hmph, I bet you're just fixated on her looks," Song Jiaqian said contemptuously.

Ye Xiao suddenly sang loudly into the phone, "You are my little apple, no amount of love for you is too much..."

Song Jiaqian, hearing him suddenly sing, laughed until her face was red like an apple.

At the hospital's first-floor lobby, people around looked at Ye Xiao, who was singing 'Little Apple,' as if he were a fool.

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