Chapter 150: A Night of Chaos—What? No Effect?

The Public Security Bureau of Jinhai City was thrown into chaos—having the director assassinated within the bureau itself in the dead of night was no trivial matter. The brazenness of the criminals was evident for all to see. Moreover, this was the first time in Jinhai’s history that such a heinous crime had occurred within the bureau. As the top official of Jinhai City, Secretary Zhu naturally could not remain indifferent; he could not simply spend the night embracing his wife and lying on his plush mattress.

Awakened abruptly by the shocking news late at night, upon learning that Fang Muren—the scoundrel—had been stabbed, no one was happier than Secretary Zhu. After all, Fang Muren had long been coveting Zhu’s position, lurking like a tiger eyeing its prey. What troubled Zhu most was the latent threat posed by the Fang family’s hidden strength, an ever-present danger that could explode at any moment.

Despite the late hour, the party secretary felt compelled to investigate the matter in person, if only to maintain appearances.

When Fang Muren’s body was carried out from the secret passage, the remaining Fang family members embedded within the bureau promptly informed the family elders of his unfortunate fate.

Meanwhile, the five-member team that had successfully completed the mission had already rendezvoused with Meng Hu at their prearranged location. Although the operation had not gone entirely unnoticed as planned, their true identities remained concealed—a close call, but ultimately a narrow escape.

“Brother Hu, look, this haul is not small,” one of the team remarked. In a society where money ruled with impunity, the Wild Wolf team surprisingly kept no secrets; before even meeting Meng Hu, they had informed him of their spoils. Such openness and trust among brothers earned respect. Meng Hu was fortunate to have such reliable comrades.

What was most worth celebrating was the discovery, amidst the loot, of something that could deliver a crushing blow to the Fang family—a piece of evidence that Secretary Zhu, the highest authority in Jinhai, had long sought with great effort. This unexpected find came as a boon during the mission.

Due to the gravity of the matter, the Wild Wolf team refrained from opening the ironclad evidence on their own, opting instead to hand it over to Meng Hu for further consideration. After all, the leader was still the leader.

Meng Hu had always trusted the Wild Wolf team; they were his sharpest blades, aimed straight at the enemy’s heart. Despite minor setbacks, this mission had not let him down—the task was a success.

“Alright, pack it up for now. The Fang family won’t let Fang Muren’s death rest easily. Let’s head back to Tianchen District. With these materials, I need to discuss with Xiao Yang once again,” Meng Hu said decisively. Not swayed by triumph, nor dwelling on complications, Meng Hu was known for his swift and resolute actions, honed by years of worldly experience. Wasting no time, he led the five men straight to Lin Yang’s villa.

During the journey, Meng Hu briefed Lin Yang on the unexpected haul. Lin Yang, intent on not wasting time, despite it being nearly eleven at night, summoned Bai Jing for consultation. This time, unlike usual, he also notified Tang Yixue—who was always busy with work—and Zhu Yunyun, the pampered daughter of Secretary Zhu, who rarely maintained contact.

Lin Yang was preparing a large-scale counterstrike. He no longer wished to tangle endlessly in the commercial rivalry between the Fang and Bai families. Instead, he planned to seize this moment of chaos within the Fang clan to strike hard—ideally forcing the Fang family out of Jinhai altogether. Tang Yixue would play a pivotal role in this; with her excellent background and connections, Lin Yang was not foolish enough to let such an asset lie unused.

Woken from pleasant dreams in the dead of night, most would be irritated—yet the three roused by Lin Yang showed no complaints, at most a fleeting displeasure from sudden awakening.

Upon learning that the Wild Wolf team had secured compelling evidence of the Fang family’s illicit activities, Lin Yang pondered deeply before finally deciding to call upon Zhu Yunyun. He knew Secretary Zhu must still bear a grudge from the previous incident. After all, the latter’s involvement had signified a direct confrontation with the Fang family. Yet, not only had he failed to obtain solid evidence then, he had been cornered into a head-on clash with them.

Had Lin Yang obtained strong evidence earlier, Secretary Zhu might have kept some dignity. But now, facing Fang Muren’s arrogant challenge, it was hardly surprising that Zhu felt uneasy. Hence, Lin Yang resolved to approach Zhu Yunyun again; the prolonged struggle with the Fang family had worn thin his patience.

Moreover, a recent call from Guo Xiaoxiao had planted a seed in Lin Yang’s mind. The proposal to assume the presidency of the Jinhai Medical Association was too tempting to ignore. This position would accelerate his career and bring the association’s resources under his control—a win-win scenario he could scarcely afford to pass up.

Time flew swiftly. Tang Yixue, living nearby and accustomed to late nights, was the first to arrive. Meng Hu, who had proposed gathering the team, came next, followed by Zhu Yunyun, who had traveled a long distance.

Tang Yixue, habituated to late nights, was barely sleepy. Meng Hu was similarly alert. But Zhu Yunyun, dragged from her warm bed, bore dark circles under her eyes, a testament to her present state.

“Xiao Yang, what’s so urgent? Couldn’t this wait until tomorrow?” Zhu Yunyun murmured, fighting off drowsiness, furrowing her brows in mild annoyance.

Had Lin Yang not insisted the matter was urgent, she might have lingered in bed until dawn.

“Do you know about Fang Muren’s death?” Lin Yang asked cautiously, gazing apologetically at the sleepy young woman. After all, sufficient rest was crucial, especially for a beautiful woman in her prime.

“Fang Muren is dead? When did this happen?” Zhu Yunyun’s sleepiness faded rapidly, replaced by shock, as if witnessing something dreadful. She rubbed her bleary eyes, unable to believe it, especially since her father had mentioned his nemesis Fang Muren before she went to bed.

“That’s not important. What matters is this.” Lin Yang said no more, instead handing over to Zhu Yunyun the powerful evidence Meng Hu had obtained concerning the Fang family.

The documents were extensive—proof of bribery among officials, a roster of the Fang family’s close ties with local gangs, and records from an abandoned site.

Staring at the irrefutable evidence capable of stripping the Fang family bare, Zhu Yunyun’s sleepiness vanished entirely. She pulled out her phone and relayed the details to her father.

Lin Yang watched silently. This was all part of his plan. As the daughter of a prominent official, Zhu Yunyun was already involved in the municipal committee. Moreover, she harbored a deep-seated hatred for the Fang family and would seize any opportunity to dismantle them.

After some hesitation, Secretary Zhu agreed to come once his current affairs were settled. The failed abandoned site incident still lingered in his memory—a humiliating episode. Though he secretly welcomed Fang Muren’s assassination, as secretary he could not ignore the need to understand the situation thoroughly, even if it meant a mere perfunctory visit. The Fang family’s influence still commanded his caution.

With Zhu Secretary’s side secured, Lin Yang’s group began strategizing a counterattack against the existing Fang family forces in Jinhai. Although plans were already underway, the new evidence compelled them to reconsider. With Secretary Zhu’s involvement, their efforts would be easier and more forceful; the counterstrike needed to be faster and fiercer.

Everyone was eager to see the complete eradication of the Fang family in Jinhai.

“Look, this is how the Fang family planned to kidnap five biological experts from the Bai family and coerce them into revealing the ‘Beauty’s Secret’ formula,” Meng Hu said gravely, examining the detailed plan. His voice betrayed his hatred for the Fang family’s ruthless tactics.

All took turns scanning the document. While it was certainly evidence, Zhu Yunyun expressed skepticism.

“This probably won’t deal a decisive blow to the Fang family,” she said, shaking her head helplessly.

As her father’s trusted aide, Zhu Yunyun had studied law extensively to combat the Fang family and possessed a lawyer’s license. Compared to the others, who were legal novices, she understood the limitations of such evidence.

“What? It won’t work?” The most agitated wasn’t Lin Yang, Bai Jing, Tang Yixue, or Meng Hu, but rather Likuang from the Wild Wolf team, who had been idly chatting nearby.

Likuang was known for his fiery temper. Seeing all their painstaking efforts—and the life-threatening risks they’d taken—to obtain this evidence rendered useless, he was visibly upset. At least, that was his perspective.

As everyone leaned in to hear Zhu Yunyun’s explanation, expressions of surprise spread.

Only Meng Hu and Lin Yang knew of the Wild Wolf team; the others had no memory of them, having never met. Likuang’s dissatisfaction naturally drew attention.

Wild Wolf reacted sharply, shooting Likuang a glare before apologizing profusely to Meng Hu for the disruption.

Under the questioning gazes, Meng Hu introduced the five team members. Initially, their focus had been solely on the evidence, momentarily forgetting the five men sitting quietly nearby.

Once it was revealed that the evidence came from the Wild Wolf team, except for Lin Yang who had been informed beforehand, the others’ skepticism melted away, replaced by grateful smiles.