Lin Langsheng was among the first to take risks, hence his reputation as an industry benchmark. He was also a person of considerable influence in the Star City business world.
Ultimately, the several industries under the Juling Group held the top-tier resources. Anyone wishing to enter these sectors had to first consult with the Juling Group.
His passing cast a shadow over the entirety of Star City.
"Lin Langsheng's funeral is in three days."
This announcement immediately drew the attention of many.
However, this news was quickly overshadowed by another.
Yuanzhan Capital acquired over a thousand mu of land in the old district and the wasteland of the eastern city!
"Are they insane? They actually acquired land in the eastern part of the city! That was once an execution ground!"
"An execution ground is one thing, but it's only fifty kilometers from the border. What are they thinking by developing in that direction? And they made such a big show of acquiring a thousand mu of land. Perhaps they have too much money to spend?"
"Who's to say? Anyway, it has nothing to do with us."
Just as they were discussing Yuanzhan Capital, in a certain hotel, Zhao Guobiao was raising his wine glass and looking at the young man seated at the head of the table.
"Mr. Ye, the Southern Province Building has already issued orders for the development of the eastern city. The documents have been released, but they haven't leaked to us yet. Your foresight is truly remarkable, acquiring land even before the documents were released."
Although he wasn't sure how he knew, that was indeed the case.
The documents had not yet been released before Ye Longlin acquired the land. They were only released after he had acquired it.
"I was unaware of this matter. Yuanzhan Capital was established by Wang Xiulan and Mu Ye; they merely registered it under my name."
This...
Zhao Guobiao didn't say much more, chuckling indifferently, unconcerned by these details. "How long will Mr. Ye be staying in Star City?"
He was, in fact, curious about this question. After all, with Ye Longlin in Star City, the public security had improved during this period.
Ye Longlin smiled faintly, saying nothing more.
Half an hour later, Ye Longlin left the hotel. Xuan Niao and Yuan Gang arrived.
"Boss, this is the latest report."
The latest report indicated that all A-level war criminals, except for the top two hundred, had been dealt with, leaving only the final two hundred.
"Those who resisted or attacked us have all been dealt with on the spot. We've tried to capture as many as possible alive," Xuan Niao stated, his eyes gleaming. The pace had been quite rapid; it had only been less than a month, and most of the A-level war criminals were nearly accounted for.
"The commotion caused by dealing with the others has made the last two hundred vigilant. They've all gone into hiding, and we're still searching for them."
Ye Longlin nodded. This was indeed a problem.
The last two hundred were the ones ranked at the very top.
"At Uncle Lin's funeral, Xuan Niao, handle it with the highest honors."
Ye Longlin was also contemplating a matter. Uncle Lin had hoped that Ye Longlin would ensure Lin Tian'ai's safety. However, they were now divorced. Without Ye Longlin's protection, Lin Tian'ai would surely become a plaything of the high-society circles! Her fate would undoubtedly not be good!
"The Juling Group is already being picked apart. Its stock market is under attack, and many capitals have entered the fray, making it difficult for the Juling Group to stand alone."
Capitalists never spoke of conscience, nor did they know what conscience was.
Now, they only knew that the mastermind behind the Juling Group was dead, and the remaining Lin Tian'ai couldn't make much of a stir. Therefore, many capitals had entered the market, preparing to fleece the Juling Group.
Lin Tian'ai alone was not taken seriously by anyone.
"It has nothing to do with me. I will only ensure she doesn't die."
Ye Longlin shook his head, his tone and gaze exceptionally indifferent.
Yuan Gang and Xuan Niao in the driver's and passenger seats exchanged glances, a hint of helplessness appearing in their eyes.
Years of bloodshed had rendered his heart indifferent, devoid of any human emotion, making him seem like a killing machine. Yet, there was a significant difference between him and a killing machine.
He existed somewhere between a human and a killing machine.
"Boss, this..."
Ye Longlin waved his hand. "I never promised Uncle Lin that I would guarantee anything for her. Given her temper, suffering a setback might even be a good thing."
He said no more after that.
Concurrently, in a certain abandoned factory in Star City.
Over a hundred people were gathered there, a dense crowd.
"Ye Longlin's appearance here is definitely not good for us. Therefore, our top priority now is to hide. As long as he can't find us, our plan can proceed as normal. Once we leave Great Xia, we can get our revenge!"
"Let alone some mere Ye Longlin, I'd blow up the Supreme Department itself, damn it!"
An A-level war criminal, nicknamed Devil, ranked A-1.
He was the most dangerous among the A-level war criminals and a pure criminal. It had cost a whole squad to capture him!
The Devil, whose real name was Li Ming, had poor grades in his youth and began associating with gangsters in middle school. Because he was skilled at fighting and resilient, he was valued by the boss, and gradually, he went further down this path.
Later, he discovered that the boss was involved in drug-related businesses, and he was responsible for transporting drugs on his person.
Because he was cautious and had never been caught, his status grew.
After the boss was killed, he cleansed the organization with iron-fisted methods, took over the entire business, and began his reign.
Gradually, his business grew larger, and naturally, he attracted attention.
However, no one could find proof that he was involved, as he was outwardly a business magnate.
Later, due to the capture of a subordinate, many things were implicated. He realized something was amiss, fled with his people and money, purchased weapons, assembled forces in the border region, and engaged in gunfights with Great Xia's Dragon Investigation Bureau. Eventually, the military was forced to provide support.
Ultimately, the military paid a heavy price to apprehend and bring him to justice.
"Number 1, we've become like rats crossing the street now. How can we execute the next phase of our plan? We're just trying to survive; what have we done wrong?"
Number 5 looked coldly at Number 1, speaking with profound grief.
Number 1 returned a cold gaze and sneered, "When you killed others, they also wanted to live. What was wrong with them?"