"W-Wait, Yang Jian. How could you be sure they were targeting you, rather than simply setting us up?"
In the office, Wang Bin could not help asking after hearing Yang Jian speak with such certainty.
Yang Jian paused, then looked at Liu Xiaoyu. "It's an obvious question. She probably knows the answer too. Or perhaps Uncle Wang underestimates the identity and status of a Headquarters captain. Although I only hold the title, in the supernatural circle, there's basically no difference between my holding it in name and holding it for real."
"A person in charge of Dachang City couldn't even handle a few minor casino operators. The only possibility is that he didn't want to handle them, or that there are people from the supernatural circle behind these minor players."
"If it involves the supernatural circle, then it isn't your business anymore. It's mine."
Liu Xiaoyu nodded as well. "Yes, I found it very strange too. Luo Sheng actually refused Captain Yang's request. Although Luo Sheng isn't under Captain Yang's jurisdiction, for such a minor matter, once a captain stepped in, Luo Sheng, as the person in charge, should have had no way to refuse."
"However, if you head to Dachang City with great fanfare, Yang Jian, it will draw too much attention. I suggest letting Headquarters step in and settle this."
"They've already set their sights on my Shangtong Building. Do you know what that means?"
Yang Jian drank his cola and revealed a cold smile. "Someone wants to test me. Or perhaps they want to pull me down from my position. They may even be trying to lure me to Dachang City and kill me. Luo Sheng has already been compromised."
"That's absolutely impossible. No one would dare lay a hand on someone at captain level. Once their