Chapter 68: The Blackened Hand

  Twenty-five chapters on work, midnight first release two chapters.

  The lights in the room were on. Among the five people squatting on the ground with haggard faces, Ye Haodong caught sight of Zhang Tianpeng's conspicuous black hair at a glance. As Ye Haodong and his men suddenly rushed in, these people were somewhat dazed, but soon Zhang Tianpeng was the first to react, excitedly standing up and staring at Ye Haodong without knowing what to say. Ye Haodong still didn't forget to crack a joke: "Are you stunned? The house price here is expensive, $30 million for just two nights, Brother Tianpeng, you're rich but can't afford such extravagance, don't expect me to stay overnight with you, damn it's too dark."

  Lin Shouyi, who was watching the wind at the door, fired two more shots. The sound of gunfire outside continued to ring out. Lin Shouyi walked in, clutching his arm and urged: "Hao Dongge, take Mr. Zhang and leave first, I'll cover the rear."

  Yeh Hao Dong smiled and said: "After farting, there are people everywhere outside. Let's close the door and wait for reinforcements." He also asked with concern: "Are you injured?"

  Lin Shouyi worried: "It's nothing, just a scratch, there are too few of us here, this is the old nest of Song Chaiwo, in just a short while they have already gathered hundreds of people, I'm afraid they can't get in."

  Ye Haodong had a demeanor of "a mountain man has his own wonderful plan", waving his hand and laughing: "Let me tell you the truth, as soon as we came in, Zhangzi and Huizi have already withdrawn, this courtyard is left with only us, this is Moscow, it's Russian territory, but I said there would be reinforcements, so just wait and watch the show." As soon as Ye Haodong finished speaking, the sound of heavy machinery rumbling outside the wall of the clubhouse was heard, like an earthquake.

  A loudspeaker's shouting voice came in, Zhang Tianpeng understood it and excitedly translated: "It's the Russian military, they're rushing in."

  As soon as Zhang Tianpeng's voice fell, a group of Russian soldiers wearing blue and black special combat uniforms rushed into the courtyard, shooting at anyone they saw. Ye Haodong looked out through the bulletproof glass and iron mesh, laughing: "Damn it, those old Russians are ruthless, they didn't even put down their guns, Ah Ye Shayev is now an official responsible for combating terrorism, what if he received my report saying that there were people here preparing a terrorist attack against the Russian president, while he was gathering his men and preparing, with some doubts, five rocket launchers fired into the district police station just one wall away from here?"

  Zhang Tianpeng thought for a moment and laughed along with him: "If Ya Fei doesn't explode in anger, that kid may be calling out affectionate names, but his heart is actually very dark."

  The massacre in the courtyard has ended, and this incident left Ye Haodong with the deepest impression that no matter how many people or how large the black society gang is organized, it can only be beaten by the military of a big country like the Republic and Russia.

  The iron door was opened from the outside, and Aleshayev followed two soldiers in. Before he entered, his voice came in: "Where is my dear old friend Mr. Ye? Don't worry, your loyal friend Aleshayev has come to rescue you."

  Ye Haodong walked over with a smile and gave him a hug, saying: "Congratulations on your promotion, you've made great contributions again this time, your future prospects are vast."

  "Akhmed Shayev smiled politely: 'First of all, thank you for the information. I heard that when you infiltrated here, you were worried sick. My friend, you're really too kind.'"

  Ye Haodong laughed and pulled Zhang Tianpeng over, saying: "Then don't you still have to thank this old friend of yours?"

  Three people burst out laughing together with an unspoken understanding.

  Back at Zhang Tianpeng's villa, the two people who had rushed over to handle this matter after receiving the news were Zhang Tianyu and Zhang Tianjie. The two of them saw their younger brother return safely, extremely surprised while also feeling a sense of loss in their hearts. On the surface, they were sent by the elder members of the Zhang family to handle Zhang Tianpeng's kidnapping, but their more important mission was that if Zhang Tianpeng didn't come back, they would take over as the main person in charge here. Now, the situation that Zhang Tianpeng had created in Russia had become the Zhang family's cash cow, and none of the younger members of the Zhang family weren't envious of him. So from yesterday when they rushed over, they hadn't been very enthusiastic about rescuing their younger brother. Unexpectedly, Zhang Tianpeng returned safely, this pair of brothers couldn't hide their feelings of loss while also having to hide them, and for a moment, they were stifled with emotion, it was unbearable.

  Zhang Tianyu and Zhang Tianjie left early the next morning, citing that they had to return home to report the good news. Zhang Tianpeng and Ye Haodong stood in the courtyard, seeing them off, and as they watched the two men's backs disappear into the distance, Ye Haodong patted Zhang Tianpeng on the shoulder and said: "I originally thought that you sons of those powerful families could live life to the fullest without any worries, but it seems that's not entirely true. Take you, for example - you look like a free spirit, but in reality, you're a romantic at heart, and for the sake of one woman, you've been living a chaste life for over four years now. The business you've built up here is worth tens of billions of dollars, but what you carry on your back is the weight of your entire family's expectations and jealousy. Those people are waiting for an opportunity to strike at you with their hidden arrows. I think that as a young master of a powerful family, you're actually more tired than me, a fugitive black way leader."

  Zhang Tianpeng was annoyed by what the guy said, and he tried to cover up his emotions by saying: "You're still living like a firefly yourself, don't think about illuminating others. Jiang Lan is now in Moscow with Viktor every day, why don't you go get her back if you have the ability?"

  Ye Haodong was first surprised, then shocked and angry, followed by calmness, and finally smiled and shook his head: "She must have something very important to follow Viktor, I completely trust her."

  Zhang Tianpeng saw that he was really confident, so he changed the subject: "There is an important figure in China who wants to meet you. According to my family's old master, this person has great political potential and a bright future as a red second-generation heir, far surpassing my father and uncle. He is very interested in your investment in potash mines in Canada, and he also wants to discuss with you the possibility of closer cooperation with Haotian Energy. I heard our family's old master mention that this person has met you before."

  Ye Haodong was somewhat surprised by Zhang Tianpeng's words. Such a person, he couldn't possibly forget, who could it be? The Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Luo? He is over 60 years old, and shouldn't be associated with the Red Second Generation and having a bright future. Which high-ranking official could it be? Song Fang? It's impossible for him to rise so quickly, besides, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to receive Zhang Tianpeng's father's evaluation as being far superior to his own. Who could it be? A one-time acquaintance, could it be him? Ye Haodong recalled the night in Yang City before Macau returned in 1999, that middle-aged man who smiled and listened to his nonsense.

  Ye Haodong thought for a moment and decided to meet this promising figure. He nodded in agreement and asked, "When and where?"

  Zhang Tianpeng smiled and said, "Do you really think you're that big of a deal? As for the time and place, I'll send the message back first and see if they have time to meet with you. Although he's interested in talking to you, seeing that you're a triad member, I think he'll also consider the political implications."

  Ye Haodong nodded: "Arrange it well and then tell me."

  Zhang Tianpeng suddenly became somewhat emotional, with tears in his eyes: "Thank you, brother. In times of trouble, true feelings are revealed. This lifetime, I owe you a debt that can't be repaid. Let's be brothers again in the next life!" Ye Haodong was moved by Zhang Tianpeng's words, and after being taken aback for a moment, he also felt some emotion, but didn't say anything, only stretching out his hand to shake hands with Zhang Tianpeng.

  Zhang Tianpeng changed the subject: "Will you go back to Canada?"

  Ye Haodong nodded: "Mm, I came over in a hurry this time. There are still many things that haven't been settled on the other side, and I also have many new brothers who need to be arranged for. Next time I come back, it should be within a short period of time and won't need to go over again." After thinking for a moment, he added: "I left Gangzi behind, let him follow you at all times, safety first."

  December 11th, Huaxia Republic officially became a member of the World Trade Organization. The national development has since entered the fast track.

  On New Year's Day, Ye Haodong was drunk in his Vancouver villa, hugging Su Wanting.

  "I'm going back to Russia, what about you?"

  "I'll stay here, you only belong to me when you're here, once you're over there you'll belong to someone else. If I go, all I'll get is heartache and embarrassment, it's better for me to stay and hold down the fort for you, so even if you're not here, you can still maintain control."

  "If you like someone, just marry them. I, Ye Haodong, don't need a woman to guard anything for me. You are free, you have the freedom to like me and also the freedom to leave me. But as long as you still like me, this place will always be yours to manage. One day when you're tired of waiting, no longer like waiting..."

  "No, I don't want anything, I'm willing to wait, I don't care about waiting. A woman can live without a husband but not without love. Haodong, leave me with a child, so when I want to take care of you, I can take care of him, and when I hate you, I can discipline him."

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