Misunderstanding

Under the surveillance of high-altitude drones, Cheng Hong's car continued along the route Han Yang had predicted, eventually turning onto this street, which was more remote and narrower than the others.

Under the headlights, the driver, who also served as a bodyguard, quickly spotted the bricks and stones blocking the road ahead.

"Damn it, which blind idiot did this? Look into it tomorrow and kill his whole family!"

Cheng Hong cursed drunkenly.

With the road ahead blocked, the driver could only reverse.

Just then, with a thunderous crash, a wall behind them collapsed as well.

Hmm?

Cheng Hong narrowed his eyes slightly, and more than half of his drunkenness vanished.

Something was wrong. He seemed to have walked into a trap.

He dared to rampage through the chaotic Vegetable Market District every night not only because he was its local tyrant and believed no one would dare touch him, but also because Cheng Hong had other safeguards.

He always kept two experienced, battle-hardened bodyguards by his side. The car was also equipped with an emergency alarm; once activated, the on-duty personnel at the Public Security Bureau could arrive within ten minutes at the latest.

It was precisely because he had sufficient security measures that Cheng Hong dared to live so recklessly.

Without the slightest hesitation, Cheng Hong immediately pressed the alarm button.

Whether something was wrong or not, he would call people over first.

Yet although he pressed the alarm, there was no response at all.

Hmm?

He abruptly looked up and saw several burly men in black standing on both sides of the car, guns in hand and aimed at the cabin. One of them carried a box-like device with several antennas on it, its buttons flashing.

A signal jammer!

Cheng Hong recognized it in an instant.

No wonder the alarm had not responded!

These people had even prepared a signal jammer. They had clearly been planning this for a long time!

The two bodyguards' eyes turned fierce as their hands quietly moved toward the guns at their waists. Cheng Hong said in a low voice, "Don't act rashly!"

He rolled down the window and immediately raised both hands to show that he posed no threat. Only then did he say, "Gentlemen, why have you stopped me?"

Looking at Cheng Hong, Zhang Dazhu felt the blood in his entire body boil.

A mere porter from the vegetable market was actually pointing a pistol at the head of the Public Security Bureau!

In the past, let alone pointing a gun at him, Zhang Dazhu probably would not even have dared to look at him.

Fortunately, Shen the Butcher's special training and their nighttime "drills" had paid off.

At night, the members of the Pistol Squad would occasionally be dragged out by Shen the Butcher for drills. The drill was killing people, and the targets were gang members with atrocious records who had been selected in advance.

The Pistol Squad would work together, force their way in under cover of darkness, kill their targets, and leave.

Every member of the Pistol Squad had seen blood. Each of them had at least three or four lives on their hands!

Following Han Yang's prior instructions, Zhang Dazhu said in a low voice, "Our boss would like Supervisor Cheng to come with us. Don't worry, your safety will be guaranteed."

Supervisor Cheng?

They knew who I was!

How did they know my route? Had they been monitoring me this entire time? Had they been planning this for a long while already?

Cheng Hong said slowly, "You know who I am? Then fine. Do you know what crime it is to kidnap a supervisor from the Public Security Bureau? Do you take the Earth Guard for fools?"

Zhang Dazhu said, "We're only following orders. Supervisor Cheng, don't make things difficult for us. Otherwise, we'll have no choice but to invite you by force."

"By force? Do you know who these two bodyguards of mine are? Elite veterans of the Earth Guard. With just the few of you... Heh. What future could you possibly have following your boss? How about you tell me who your boss is and let me go? I'll owe you a favor. There are also 500,000 in cash in my car. That's yours too."

Five hundred thousand in cash, plus a favor from a Public Security Bureau supervisor—the implications were obvious.

Cheng Hong carefully watched their reactions. But to his surprise, these people remained completely unmoved in the face of such an enormous temptation.

President Han gave us dignity, food, and clothes. President Han is leading us to do righteous things. Trying to tempt us into betrayal? Dream on!

"Supervisor Cheng, don't make things difficult for us. Your two bodyguards may be elites, but before we're wiped out, we'll definitely kill you first."

Cheng Hong froze for a moment as countless thoughts flashed through his mind. The next instant, he decisively pushed open the car door and got out. "I'll go with you."

Several beat-up cars appeared soundlessly. Under the tight guard of the Pistol Squad, the three men were escorted to Fuxing Base.

Meanwhile, several ordinary security guards from the security team drove back as well. Someone was tightly bound in the car, with a hood over his head. When the hood was removed, it revealed Zhou Da'an.

Unlike Cheng Hong, who had only been targeted after long-term planning, capturing Zhou Da'an took no effort at all. They simply grabbed him.

Cheng Hong's hands were untied and his hood removed. He immediately saw someone sitting in the seat ahead, smiling at him.

Han Yang!

Cheng Hong's pupils constricted.

So this was Han Yang's backing? He had only just planned to test him twice, yet Han Yang had immediately figured out it was him and decisively kidnapped him?

"Boss Han?"

Cheng Hong remained calm. "What is the matter for inviting me here so late at night?"

Han Yang smiled. "I've always wanted to pay Supervisor Cheng a visit, but unfortunately never had the chance. Now I've run into a problem and need Supervisor Cheng's help, so I had no choice but to use this method. Please forgive me, Supervisor Cheng."

"Oh? What problem has Boss Han run into? Tell me."

"It's nothing major." Han Yang's smile faded, and he sighed. "Our Vegetable Market District has never been peaceful. I want to run a proper business, but I can't even manage that. If it isn't one person causing trouble, it's another."

Cheng Hong's heart stirred.

Han Yang had indeed found out that he was the one testing him!

But a man had to bow his head under another's roof. No matter what, he first had to muddle through today. Once he was safe again, wouldn't he be free to deal with Han Yang however he pleased?

"This is about Zhou Da'an and the Iron Wolf Gang, isn't it?" Cheng Hong was exceptionally straightforward. "That's right, I ordered it. Boss Han has an impressive background, and I wasn't at ease, so I tested you a little. I trust Boss Han can understand.

Now it seems this was all a misunderstanding. We can just lay everything out in the open. Anything can be discussed; there's no need to make things so stiff."

Since he had already been captured, there was no point in continuing to be stubborn. Better to be frank.

Yet Han Yang froze for a moment, seemingly quite surprised.

"What? Supervisor Cheng, you ordered all of this?"

Han Yang was speechless.

That was something he truly had not expected.

He had not even investigated it, so how could he have known Cheng Hong was behind it?

"But it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter." Han Yang waved his hand, and a smile returned to his face. "I just want to find someone to back me up. How about Supervisor Cheng becomes my backer?"