Illegal business?
Han Yang froze inwardly. So Black Three and his crew think I'm in the illegal business.
But thinking about it carefully, his actions lately had indeed made it perfectly normal for people to assume he was involved in illegal business. If he had encountered this situation himself, he probably would have thought the target was running an illegal operation too.
Han Yang remained calm. "Black Three, you and I have stayed out of each other's way. You sent people to watch me, so shouldn't you give me an explanation?"
Black Three had originally made up his mind to grab Han Yang tonight. But now Han Yang had swaggered right up to his door with such overwhelming presence that Black Three hesitated.
"What explanation do I owe you? Do you think Third Brother needs you to teach him how to do things? Brothers, grab this brat and teach him a lesson!"
The man called Tiger Bro started shouting again.
Black Three calmly raised a hand to stop Tiger Bro, then looked at Han Yang. "It's nothing much. Brother, you're running an illegal business on my turf without even telling your big brother here. That's not following the rules, is it?
"But I'm a generous man, so I won't hold it against you. I just appreciate talent like yours and want to invite you to join us. I'll provide the venue, the equipment, whatever you need. Once you make money, I won't ask for much—just give your big brother here a small share. What do you think, brother?"
Han Yang felt a surge of anger.
Only then did he understand Black Three's true goal. He simply wanted to control him and turn him into a cash cow!
Han Yang looked directly at Zhou Da'an.
"Officer Zhou, Black Three just said in front of all these people that this is his territory. Did the government approve that?"
Officer Zhou Da'an slowly wiped his mouth. "Settle your civilian disputes yourselves."
The last trace of concern in Black Three's heart immediately vanished. Still... since Zhou Da'an had witnessed what happened today, he would probably have to contribute a share of the money from his illegal business in the future.
You could have stayed home and waited for us to invite you over. Why did you have to deliver yourself to our doorstep? Don't you know that everyone who sees it gets a share?
Zhou Da'an's answer did not surprise Han Yang. Han Yang smiled, stopped looking at him, and turned back to Black Three. "What if I refuse?"
Black Three sneered. "You'll agree whether you want to or not."
Black Three's men gradually surrounded Han Yang, but without an order, none of them made a move.
Han Yang's bearing made Black Three hesitate. He intended to test him a little more. It was always best to make absolutely certain.
Han Yang sneered. Suddenly, a violent buzzing sound came from outside the bar. Black Three turned around and immediately saw a huge drone fly straight in through the entrance.
A... a drone?
There was a dark metal tube mounted beneath its belly. Why did that look like a gun barrel? A machine gun mounted on a drone—was this... an Armed Drone?
Holy shit!
The bar's customers, who had been watching the show with rapt attention, all cried out in shock. Zhou Da'an instantly sat up straight, while Black Three sprang to his feet and stared at the drone in utter disbelief, unable to say a word.
Was an Armed Drone something an ordinary person could bring out? Even the Public Security Bureau in the Vegetable Market District could not produce one! Anyone who could deploy one of these had to be, at minimum, a district detachment of the Earth Guard! Or one of the top major gangs, wealthy tycoons, or large security companies. Which of those were people a bottom-tier gang like Black Three's could afford to provoke?
This single Armed Drone represented far too much. More importantly, if there was a drone, then there had to be a drone pilot. Where was the pilot hiding?
Could the pilot have come alone? Wouldn't there have to be other armed personnel accompanying him?
Damn it! No wonder Han Yang had dared to come here alone. At this very moment, who knew how many people were hiding outside! Maybe dozens of guns were already trained on this bar!
The drone roared as it hovered steadily in midair. Its powerful wind scattered debris everywhere, but no one dared move recklessly.
Judging by that barrel, if anyone moved and got hit by a burst of bullets, they would die for nothing.
Sweat streamed down Black Three's face. He looked at Han Yang and asked with difficulty, "What exactly do you do, brother?"
A mocking smile appeared on Han Yang's face. "You really want to know?"
Black Three immediately shuddered. "No, no, I don't. Brother, today was all a misunderstanding... How about we leave it at that for today? Another day, I'll treat you to drinks and apologize. What do you say?"
Han Yang continued smiling. "Black Three, come here for a moment."
Black Three bent slightly at the waist and immediately came over to Han Yang.
He had thought Han Yang wanted to whisper something to him. But in the next instant, piercing pain tore through his chest. The strength in his entire body drained away like flowing water.
Taking advantage of Black Three's inattention, Han Yang drove a dagger straight into his chest.
Han Yang had stabbed people before. This strike was accurate and ruthless, sure to leave blood on the blade.
The next moment, Black Three crumpled helplessly to the floor, his eyes filled with disbelief. His lips moved as though he wanted to say something, but in the end, no words came out before he stopped breathing.
The room immediately erupted. Some were terrified, some screamed, and others looked ready to make a move. Han Yang raised his blood-dripping dagger and roared, "Who dares move!"
At the same time, he controlled the drone, making it suddenly rise and shift slightly. Its roar abruptly intensified, and everyone immediately fell silent again.
There was no helping it. An Armed Drone was simply too intimidating.
Once everyone had quieted down, Han Yang viciously kicked Black Three's body and spat on him. "You blind fool!"
Up ahead, Zhou Da'an's expression darkened.
No matter what background Han Yang had, killing Black Three right in front of him, a Public Security officer, was far too humiliating and showed him far too little respect.
Relying on his official status and assuming Han Yang would not dare attack him, Zhou Da'an stood up. "Brother Han Yang, whatever grudge you and Brother Black Three had, couldn't you have talked it out? Killing him outright was inappropriate, wasn't it?"
Han Yang smiled. Instead of answering, he looked at Tiger Bro, who had shouted several times earlier.
At this moment, Tiger Bro's face was deathly pale and covered in cold sweat. He did not dare move an inch.
"You're Tiger Bro, right?"
Tiger Bro trembled. "I wouldn't dare. My name is Li Hu."
"Li Hu, what percentage did Black Three pay Officer Zhou every month?"
An ugly smile appeared on Li Hu's face. "Twenty percent of the monthly income."
"Starting this month, raise it to thirty percent. You'll handle this matter. Understand?"
Li Hu froze, then joy gradually appeared on his face. "Understood, understood! I'll definitely take care of it!"
Han Yang laughed heartily and looked at Zhou Da'an. "Sorry for disturbing Brother Zhou's drinking today. This is just a small gift—I hope Brother Zhou can forgive me. Come, I'll raise this cup to Brother Zhou!"
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