Chapter 142 Opportunity

　　At the entrance of the Fulai Hotel, Zhou Peng was pinned down by four police officers and escorted into a police vehicle.

　　Standing at the entrance, Wang Daolin looked at Yu Zheng, Yang Dong, and the others, saying, "Go back and wash up quickly. When I have free time, I might investigate you. Find a lawyer and prepare yourselves."

　　Yu Zheng remained silent, and even the hot-tempered Yang Dong didn't dare to talk back.

　　"Let's go!" Wang Daolin waved his hand and quickly left with the group of police officers.

　　On the roadside, Wei Xiangzuo extended his hand with restraint, saying to Yu Zheng, "Then go back and think about it, Old Yu?"

　　"……!" Yu Zheng shook hands with Wei Xiangzuo: "The Dockworkers' Association is in cahoots with the Police Department. You're one of a kind."

　　"Come on, haha." Wei Xiangzuo smiled. "Old Yu, when it comes to speeding up the pace of pulling up or taking off pants, your Elders' Association has always been at the forefront of the Dockworkers' Association. I'm not going to argue with you. Let's talk about the matter at hand. Are the Garrison troops impressive? Of course, they are! But you need to know that the city government still has the final say in the district."

　　Yu Zheng remained silent.

　　"That's it, I'm leaving first." Wei Xiangzuo waved his hand and turned to leave.

　　……

　　Two hours later, in the backyard of the Garrison Command, a temporary office building of the Dockworkers' Association President.

　　Yu Zheng sat on the sofa, frowning as he looked at Zhang Ming and asked, "Let's talk frankly. The price you're offering is indeed not low, and we're willing to support you. But the problem is, Lao Li is now holding a knife to our necks, demanding that we collect money. How are you going to solve this?"

　　"Lao Li is a grasshopper after autumn...!"

　　"President Zhang, please don't give me any more metaphors, okay? Zhou Peng was locked up because he listened to your 'grasshopper after autumn' statement." Yu Zheng was extremely annoyed. "Just tell me the solution directly."

　　Zhang Ming picked up his teacup: "What can they do to Zhou Peng?!"

　　"What do you mean, 'what can they do'? We work on the streets. If we're investigated, we'll all have a pile of problems." Yang Dong raised his eyebrows and replied, "What if they really sentence Zhou Peng?!"

　　Zhang Ming took a sip of tea, tapping the table lightly with his finger: "I can't wait for Lao Li to use his private power to mess with our Dockworkers' Association."

　　"How do you mean?" Yu Zheng asked.

　　"If he arrests a few more, we'll make a scene." Zhang Ming said nonchalantly, "Let's not even talk about the sixteen district branches banding together. Even if just four or five district terminals stop operating, companies shut down, and tens of thousands of people shout, can Lao Li handle that?"

　　Upon hearing this, Yang Dong scoffed: "Don't they have brains? If you cause trouble, they'll just suppress it! Are the riot police and the Police Department useless?"

　　"Does he dare arrest so many people?" Zhang Ming tapped the table: "What time is it now! It's when Wen Zhanbo just went in, and the First District is transferring troops to Dragon City! He can't afford any incidents right now, understand?"

　　Yu Zheng and Yang Dong fell silent.

　　"When I say Lao Li is a grasshopper after autumn, I'm not just trying to fool you." Zhang Ming crossed his legs. "Wen Zhanbo is in, and he can't continue his arms business! Without money, how will he support his people? His relationship with Zhao Weihu is so ambiguous, and he even has contact with people from the Hua District. Do you think the higher-ups will let him go? Are the chief executives of the First District fools? He's going to fall sooner or later. The reason they haven't touched him yet is probably because the situation with Lao Mo is more complicated, and the higher-ups don't want to see Dragon City in turmoil."

　　Yu Zheng frowned, deep in thought: "All you're saying is just talk. I just want to ask one thing, can you solve Zhou Peng's problem!"

　　"Of course, I can." Zhang Ming replied without hesitation: "I'll make a call to the Garrison, and they can come and take him away."

　　"On what grounds?" Yang Dong asked.

　　"Suspected of reselling Garrison military supplies, what reason do their judicial departments have to detain him?" Zhang Ming asked back.

　　Upon hearing this, the two nodded unconsciously.

　　"The Garrison indeed can't interfere within the district and doesn't have law enforcement power, but don't forget who holds the guns in Dragon City?" Zhang Ming looked at the two urgently and said, "If the newly arrived An Ze Cheng has a close relationship with Lao Li, then things might change, but do you see An Ze Cheng paying attention to Lao Li?! Without the support of the military, he's going to be finished sooner or later! You need to have a long-term perspective, understand?"

　　The two exchanged glances, feeling a bit apprehensive and hesitant.

　　Seeing their expressions, Zhang Ming turned his head and shouted, "Xiangzi!! Bring those boxes over."

　　Three minutes later, four men walked in carrying four black boxes, opened them directly on the ground, revealing the banknotes inside, as well as stamped gold bars from the Ouli Union Bank.

　　"Let me be realistic. All promises are useless these days. Today won't be the same as tomorrow. Even the gods can't predict what the future holds." Zhang Ming pointed at the money boxes and said emphatically, "We don't care what Lao Li does, but I promised eight million, and I'll definitely get you eight million."

　　Yu Zheng and Yang Dong exchanged glances.

　　"Take the money and let's continue working together. As for Zhou Peng, don't worry, he will definitely come out." Zhang Ming picked up his teacup again.

　　Yu Zheng and Yang Dong liked money and were tempted, but they also knew that if they took this money, they would be completely tied to the Garrison, and there would be no turning back.

　　Who would dare to deceive the Garrison? Who would dare to freeload on the Azure Uniform Bureau's money?

　　That would be like not wanting to live anymore, wouldn't it?

　　The two looked at the money boxes, feeling hesitant.

　　……

　　First District.

　　Inside an interrogation room of a certain prison, Jing Yan crossed his legs and sat on the chair, asking in a hoarse voice, "What's the situation over there?"

　　"Zhou Peng has been arrested, and Yu Zheng and Yang Dong have gone to the Garrison." A man with gold-rimmed glasses interjected, "The two sides are now completely at odds. They're probably going to go all-in for a final showdown."

　　"Lao Li is determined to get the Dockworkers' Association, huh, haha." Jing Yan said with a smile.

　　"He has no other choice." The man with gold-rimmed glasses echoed softly, "He's in a difficult situation right now. Lao An ignores him, and Lao Wen has also gone in. He can only cultivate his inner strength and exchange achievements with Ouyang Zhen for resources! If there's no progress, the Second Chief will probably replace him as well. Because he's too high-profile in his actions! The Azure Uniform Bureau is also a district-level unit. He said he'd drive them away, and he drove them away. The Second Chief is also under a lot of pressure."

　　Jing Yan pondered for a long time: "Let them make more noise."

　　"Okay, good, that person's situation...!"

　　"Continue to push it forward. I'll notify you when it's time to reveal it." Jing Yan replied indifferently.

　　……

　　Inside the island maximum-security prison.

　　A young man with noticeable scars on his head and neck walked into a cell and asked softly, "Sir, were you looking for me?"

　　"Yes, do you want to get out?" the other party asked with a smile.

　　"……!" The young man was stunned for a moment: "Why are you asking that?"

　　"There's an opportunity!" the old man replied softly.