Chapter 25 The Kong Family's Trouble

The garrison soldiers came and went quickly. In less than ten minutes, they took away the entire management of the casino, including the Kong Zhengui and Kong Zhengqi brothers.

The once bustling Yongli Palace was now in chaos, the gambling tables a mess. Without management on site, the remaining service staff didn't know how to handle the chip exchange, or the many interrupted games.

Customers cursed, some took the opportunity to steal, and many gamblers simply refused to acknowledge their losses, sneaking away.

...

Half an hour later, a movie theater in Dragon City.

Outside the movie theater's entrance was a movie poster filled with superstars. Because of the release of a blockbuster, screenings were packed with moviegoers.

But the innermost, luxurious VIP theater was mostly empty. Most of the sofas were vacant. Only Tan Mingchao, dressed in casual clothes, and Wawa sat on the central sofa.

The two leaned together, watching the movie and sharing a snack.

Since Su Tianyu's havoc at the KTV, Tan Mingchao and Wawa had become "familiar." A spark ignited between them, and their romantic feelings continued to grow.

"Buzz, buzz!"

A phone vibrated. Tan Mingchao took out his phone, glanced at the caller ID, frowned, and answered, "Hello? What's up?"

"Commander Tan..." an intelligence officer's voice came from the phone, "Jiang Yuanzhen's soldiers went to the city and raided a casino."

Afraid of disturbing Wawa, Tan Mingchao spoke briefly and kept his voice low, "Why?"

The officer replied, "I haven't asked about the specific situation yet... but the casino they raided is a bit sensitive..."

Tan Mingchao sensed something was wrong and couldn't help but ask, "Which casino?"

"Yongli Palace," the officer said, "It's the Kong family's casino under the Huatong Society. According to intelligence, Kong Zhengui, Kong Zhengqi, and other managers have been arrested."

Hearing this, Tan Mingchao frowned and his voice became louder, "What the hell is going on? Go ask them in my name right now to find out what's happening!"

"Yes!"

After hanging up, Tan Mingchao found Jiang Yuan's number and dialed.

"Beep... beep..."

The phone rang for a long time without being answered. This situation made Young Master Tan feel that something was about to happen.

"Damn it!" Tan Mingchao cursed, feeling annoyed, and put the phone in his pocket.

"What's wrong?" Wawa noticed something was strange and immediately asked.

"A little situation occurred. Someone from the garrison is having trouble with the Huatong Society," Tan Mingchao responded quietly. "I have to deal with it."

"Huatong Society?" Wawa blinked and immediately replied, "Then let me go with you?"

Tan Mingchao thought for a moment and smiled, "Okay, let's go!"

"Okay!" Wawa immediately picked up her bag and stood up.

The two got up and left the movie theater, quickly walking outside to the car.

On the way, Tan Mingchao made several more calls, roughly figuring out the reason for the incident, and then told the driver to drive to the First Army Group's garrison.

In the car, Wawa tentatively asked, "Old Tan! Is the garrison targeting people from the Huatong Society?"

"It's the Kong family."

"The Kong family? Why? They're so honest!" Wawa was very surprised, her eyebrows furrowed.

"...This matter can't be explained in a few words," Tan Mingchao sighed. "Someone is stirring things up!"

...

At the same time, the 152nd Regiment's garrison, First Army of the Dragon City Garrison.

Kong Zhengui sat in a dim interrogation room, shackles already on his ankles. Even a slight movement made them rattle.

The entire interrogation room was empty. There weren't even any soldiers guarding him. Kong Zhengui had been sitting alone for more than half an hour. During this time, no one paid attention to him, no matter what he said.

"Bang!"

The tightly closed door was suddenly pushed open, and a beam of light shone in, making Kong Zhengui squint.

A dozen soldiers, surrounding Jiang Zheng, walked in and strode up to him.

"Bang!"

Jiang Zheng slammed a document on the table, put his hands behind his back, and ordered, "Sign it for me!"

Kong Zhengui regained his sight and quickly glanced at the document. The content was simple, stating that he was suspected of theft, maliciously reselling military supplies, and listed very detailed evidence.

According to the amount on the document and the details of the crime shown on the arrest warrant, if Kong Zhengui were to be sentenced normally, it would be enough to be shot more than a hundred times.

Some of the crime details described were also very outrageous. It said that the Yongli Palace he managed, in collusion with Pi Changshan (Old Pi), was illegally transporting military equipment in the form of mortgaged goods.

"Heh..."

Kong Zhengui looked at the content, couldn't help but laugh, threw the document aside, looked up at Jiang Zheng, and said, "Do you know how much revenue my casino makes in a day? How sick would I have to be to resell military supplies? Is that stuff very profitable?! What are you thinking? Are you just using me as a punching bag?"

Jiang Zheng reeked of alcohol. He pointed at Kong Zhengui, his face stern, and scolded, "Stop talking nonsense! Sign it for me now!"

Kong Zhengui smelled the alcohol on the other man and leaned back, crossing his arms, "It's not something I did, why should I sign it? Besides, even if you suspect me of reselling military supplies, you have to go through the proper procedures to investigate. There hasn't even been an interrogation yet. Aren't you just causing trouble...!"

"Slap, slap!"

Jiang Zheng bent down and suddenly slapped Kong Zhengui's cheeks, saying, word by word, "Can't you see it yet? I just want to mess with you!!"

"Why are you messing with me? Everyone in the Huatong Society knows that my relationship with Su Tianyu is strained!" Kong Zhengui frowned, "Young Master Jiang, if you want to make a move, go after those who can fight back. Then I'll admire you...!"

"Heh, you're right. I'm messing with you because you and Su Tianyu are at odds!!" Jiang Zheng pointed at Kong Zhengui with a grimace, his voice hoarse, "Damn it! The police department is holding us by the neck, so I'll see the Huatong Society selling military supplies! See how Su Tianyu handles it!! I also want to see if he can't protect the people Yu Mingyuan left behind! What will be the reaction in your association! How can he keep talking about benevolence and morality!"

...

At the same time, the All-Bureau Headquarters compound.

Su Tianyu was sitting in his office, listening to Gu Baisun report on his work: "After the announcement of Lu Guangwei's arrest and Shang Yao and others stepping down, the public pressure on Dragon City's administrative side has been reduced a lot, and the heat of related events on Twitter is also decreasing. I plan to hire people to write some posts and dig up other public opinion hot spots to divert traffic..."

"Ring, ring!"

Just then, the phone on the table suddenly rang. Su Tianyu waved his hand, interrupting Gu Baisun, and answered the phone, "Hello?"

"Sixth, there's trouble!" Zhou Tonghui's voice came, urgent, "Something happened to the Kong family..."