Once the call connected, Yang Ming immediately said to Ye Xiao, "Brother Xiao, we got it out of him!"

Ye Xiao said, "Take it easy and speak slowly!"

Yang Ming was also quite excited at this moment. Huang Zongyuan truly had a tight lip; to pry some useful intelligence from Huang Zongyuan was no simple task!

"Huang Zongyuan confessed that Black Dragon Company is controlled by the Mountain Wolf Group, a very powerful organization under the Sang Group of Beihai Country. They have a presence not only in Minghai City but also in other cities. Their purpose is to dominate the underworld market of Yan Country through their business influence. As for their other goals, I don't know, but it's surely a serious threat to our Yan Country. There are roughly sixteen main members of the Mountain Wolf Group in Minghai City. The person in charge is Songzhu Jianyi. Shi Qiang is just a spokesperson found by Songzhu Jianyi in Minghai City. Almost everything about Black Dragon Company is in the hands of Songzhu Jianyi. According to Huang Zongyuan, the reason for Lin Yaoguang's death three years ago was that Songzhu Jianyi was interested in the potential of Lin Yaoguang's real estate company and wanted a share of it. However, Lin Yaoguang was a genuine patriot and flatly refused, which then brought the disaster upon him. Oh right, the case concerning the death of Lin Yaoguang, in which Han Zhimin, who has been placed under shuanggui, is involved, also includes a sizeable bribery!"

Listening to Yang Ming's words, Ye Xiao was secretly astonished. It was unexpected; he thought Lin Dieying's father, Lin Yaoguang's death, was merely a vendetta; however, it turned out everything was orchestrated by Songzhu Jianyi from behind the scenes.

And what surprised Ye Xiao even more was the fact that the Mountain Wolf Group's influence wasn't limited to Minghai City; they were widespread in other cities as well.

In fact, what astonished Ye Xiao the most was that Songzhu Jianyi, with only sixteen people, managed to control the large Black Dragon Company and practically moved unchallenged in Minghai City. Ye Xiao assessed that some of these people must definitely be Martial Artists!

Ye Xiao asked, "Do you know where the Mountain Wolf Group's nest in Minghai City is located?"

"In an abandoned oxygen factory in the suburb. Almost all of them are there. However, Huang Zongyuan has never been there. Oh, one more thing—Huang Zongyuan mentioned there's a very powerful figure in Minghai City. This person isn't part of the Mountain Wolf Group, but even Songzhu Jianyi shows a lot of respect towards him. Huang Zongyuan has never seen this person; it was something Shi Qiang told him once when he was drunk!"

A very powerful figure? And one that Songzhu Jianyi shows respect to? Ye Xiao thought to himself, what kind of person could this be? Could it be there are other hidden forces in Minghai City besides the Mountain Wolf Group?

Suddenly, Ye Xiao remembered something: in the residential complex where Han Xuewei lived, he had inadvertently saved a woman named Xia Mingyue. The people who tried to kill Xia Mingyue were from the Plum Blossom Group!

At the time, Ye Xiao found it strange that the Plum Blossom Group would appear in Minghai City. Now considering the situation, it was probably related to this so-called very powerful person.

However, no matter what, Ye Xiao was now a member of the Flame Dragon Team of Yan Country. His duty was to eliminate potential threats, especially those that could endanger national security. Thus, for both official and personal reasons, he had to destroy the Mountain Wolf Group. Moreover, the death of Lin Dieying's father had a connection to this Mountain Wolf Group, and not only that, Qiushan He, who had tried to capture Guan Xiaonan last time, was also from the Mountain Wolf Group.

To Ye Xiao, the Mountain Wolf Group had reached a point where they must be eradicated!

"Huang Zongyuan's company is illegally occupying Lin Dieying's father Lin Yaoguang's assets; make him spit it out!" Ye Xiao said. "Also, isn't this case related to Han Zhimin? Look into it thoroughly. Right, what's the situation with Han Zhimin after being placed under shuanggui?"

Yang Ming said, "After being detained, there hasn't been much progress with the case; presumably, Han Zhimin has pulled some strings."

"Hmpf, let him pull strings all he wants. Just keep investigating. If there's a direct link to Han Zhimin, let him have no recourse whatsoever!" Ye Xiao coldly declared.

Yang Ming immediately said, "Brother Xiao, rest assured, I will investigate thoroughly!"

Ye Xiao then said, "You don't need to bother with legal sanctions for Huang Zongyuan's crimes anymore. I want him to experience all the torment without dying."

Yang Ming was surprised by Ye Xiao's words, but still immediately responded, "Yes, Brother Xiao. Oh right, should we press down on Black Dragon Company?"

"No need. Since the Mountain Wolf Group members want to use underhanded tactics, I'll show them how Yan Country people can outplay them!" A cold smile appeared on Ye Xiao's face.

Yang Ming said, "Han Xuewei's stepmother, Zhang Liujuan, came to the Guard Bureau early this morning, saying she wanted to see Han Xuewei. I've been holding her off, but if this drags on, there may be unforeseen complications."

Hearing about Zhang Liujuan again, Ye Xiao said, "Alright, let her come to the hospital. By the way, how's Minmin?"

Yang Ming, knowing that Ye Xiao's 'Minmin' was definitely Song Jiamin, immediately said, "I sent her home around ten o'clock last night. Girls can't be too exhausted!"

Ye Xiao said with a smile, "She surely opposed it vehemently."

"Brother Xiao, you understand her so well! But I ordered her to go back as the leader, and she had no choice. Brother Xiao, I didn't do wrong, did I?" Yang Ming said.

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "You're right, although girls are a bit competitive, they shouldn't destroy their health. You've done a good job as the chief, were you interrogating all night?"

Yang Ming immediately replied, "Yes, Huang Zongyuan is too obstinate. I really don't feel at ease with others doing the interrogation. Fortunately, Huang Zongyuan finally provided us with some leads."

Ye Xiao then said, "You've had a tough night; you should rest now. Don't overexert yourself or where will I find someone for the council from among our own, in the future?"

Yang Ming, upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, burst into excitement. Someone from the council? What did Brother Xiao mean by that? Could he possibly enter the council in the future? Yang Ming could barely believe it since, if it were left up to him, reaching the deputy chief position in his lifetime would already be quite an achievement!

As the saying goes, "Without connections, it's difficult to make it as an official!"

Yang Ming had no one up there, so making it big as an official was indeed very, very tough!

Yang Ming quickly said to Ye Xiao, "Brother Xiao, you're too kind. This is my duty. Without Brother Xiao, how could I, Yang Ming, have my current position? I know that only by following Brother Xiao will I have a bright future!"

Ye Xiao softly chuckled and said, "Alright, rest well. I'm tied up with something else, so I'm going to hang up now!"

As soon as Ye Xiao hung up the phone, Han Xuewei immediately looked towards him!

"Did you say Zhang Liujuan was coming?" Han Xuewei asked Ye Xiao, looking at him.

Ye Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, she went to the Guard Bureau early this morning insisting on seeing you. We might as well let her come to the hospital."

Han Xuewei's brows furrowed slightly and said, "You shouldn't have decided for me!"

Ye Xiao said, "Zhang Liujuan and Uncle Han share a very close relationship, so you can't avoid her."

Han Xuewei, listening to Ye Xiao, felt that what he said did make sense. Eventually, she thought, what's meant to come will come.

Seeing Han Xuewei sitting on the hospital bed, her head bowed, silent as if considering something, Ye Xiao then said, "Are you worrying about what to do if Zhang Liujuan comes and makes a big scene?"

Han Xuewei looked up at Ye Xiao and said, "Yes, sometimes Zhang Liujuan can be really outrageous, but after all, she is my dad's wife. Even though Zhang Liujuan wasn't very nice to me, she was indeed good to my dad. I don't want to have such a strained relationship with her, after all. I don't want to constantly worry my dad even after he's gone!"

"You have a valid point. Let's wait and see. Maybe Zhang Liujuan will be reasonable this time. For your dad's sake, she might even decide to take good care of you!" Ye Xiao said with a smile.

Han Xuewei sighed and said no more. She knew all too well what kind of person Zhang Liujuan was, so she could only respond with a wry smile to Ye Xiao's words.

Zhang Liujuan arrived quickly, taking only about twenty minutes to get to the hospital room.

"Weiwei, how are you?" A rather plump middle-aged woman hurried into the hospital room, followed by four people. As soon as she saw Han Xuewei, Zhang Liujuan immediately feigned concern and addressed Han Xuewei!

Seeing Zhang Liujuan speaking with seeming care, Han Xuewei immediately said, "Aunt Zhang, I'm alright, but how about my dad? Where has he been placed?"

As soon as Zhang Liujuan heard Han Xuewei's words, she cried as if her life depended on it, wailing loudly, "Oh my goodness, Jianjun was the pillar of our family. Is Heaven bent on breaking us apart, to take our pillar away?"

Zhang Liujuan was loud, but her eyes were notably tearless, which Ye Xiao, standing on the side, saw quite clearly.

"Aunt Zhang, don't be sad. My dad has passed away, and he would surely wish for us to live peacefully and healthily. He wouldn't want us to be heartbroken!" Han Xuewei saw the sorrowful look on Zhang Liujuan's face, and her heart's cries resurfaced as tears streamed down her face.

Anyone unaware would really think they were mother and daughter!

However, as soon as Han Xuewei finished talking, Zhang Liujuan immediately said, "Weiwei, I understand you're distressed. While your father was alive, I made many of the company's decisions. Now that he's gone, I have no choice but to stand up again. Your father's company cannot fall, so I've decided to temporarily take the position of acting chairman to manage the company for him. You just rest up, and once you're recovered, the position of general manager will still be yours!"

Everything had been fine until Zhang Liujuan said this, and Han Xuewei froze for a moment, clearly understanding that Zhang Liujuan's visit was not with pure intentions.

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