Chapter 1111: Chapter 1080: The Upstart’s Triumph
Four days! To ordinary citizens, these might just be days passing by, but to those living behind the sunlight, these four days were tumultuous, with changes erupting silently and ending in an extravagant display. During this period, some were joyous, while others were troubled!
Shao Weihua paced back and forth in his new residence, quite fond of the house and satisfied with the current results. Still, it’s a bit regrettable that things weren’t completely resolved, but it doesn’t matter—he has plenty of time to continue!
Wang Zhanting followed closely behind Shao Weihua, with his hands behind his back, gripping the Rose Staff in his left hand. From the moment the truth was uncovered to now, adopting a nonchalant attitude, he realized everything was within reach. Feeling the burning gaze from behind, Shao Weihua smirked sarcastically, but when he turned his face was full of smiles.
"Zhan Ting, I’ve already spoken with the police department about your brother’s..."
"Mr. Shao, I have no brother!" Wang Zhanting lowered his eyes, gazing at the hair above him, further deepening Shao Weihua’s grin.
"I’ll speak on your behalf to Chairman Quan. I believe we will soon be able to return home!" Wang Zhanting and Shao Weihua sat together in the room surrounded by large glass panes, offering quite an expansive view. Outside, a dedicated person tended to the smooth and beautiful lawn. "Did you hear? I have some reliable information in my hands!"
"I hope Mr. Shao can enlighten me directly!"
"Although Xiao Lin’s men ruined the base you and Robert painstakingly built, he didn’t fare well either. Our reliable partners completely defeated that pesky fellow, allowing us to soon accomplish our mission quicker than anticipated," Shao Weihua chuckled, finding it surprisingly effortless.
"I don’t quite understand what this has to do with our ability to return home!" Wang Zhanting’s ambiguous glance made Shao Weihua feel superior.
"Ah, naturally you wouldn’t grasp the connections involved; it’s another goal of mine in Sicily. Our Robert has been doing well, expanding the mafia’s influence once more. Besides those old die-hards in the five families, other small groups have been solidified by that treasure in your hands. Given some time, we can certainly destroy those old folks and replace Nicholas!"
"Indeed, Mr. Shao. I hope to witness such a scene. However, Robert..."
"Zhan Ting, you don’t need to worry about Robert now. Paying attention to a hollow brute loses your stature!" Shao Weihua expressed with a proud laugh, eyes filled with anticipation for the bright future ahead, as if success was imminent and he could relish the results at any moment.
"Indeed, Mr. Shao! You’ve certainly arranged everything; I truly believe you will elevate our Wang Family to greater heights. I’ve always had faith in every decision you make."
"Hahaha!" Though knowing Wang Zhanting was flattering, Shao Weihua enjoyed it, eyes narrowing from laughter. "Zhan Ting, once Xiao Zhenfeng arrives in Sicily, that completes the majority of our task. I believe Nicholas will soon agree to the arms dealer candidate. We’re pulling off a three-pronged strategy here!"
"Mr. Shao, are you saying the Xiao Family’s leader will come to Sicily because of Xiao Lin?"
"Our hands aren’t enough with just the Rose Staff; we also need the Xiao Family’s Dharma Seal to fully subdue Nicholas at our feet."
Wang Zhanting nodded, approving Shao Weihua’s thought while remaining inscrutable under his humble appearance. "Mr. Shao, there’s something I don’t quite understand. How can we convince Xiao Zhenfeng that Xiao Lin is with us? Sin City seems open now, yet in its specific region, not even a fly can get in!"
"Now he’s pretty much a cripple. Does that still frighten you?" Hearing Wang Zhanting’s concern, Shao Weihua’s face immediately darkened. He disliked when someone dampened his spirits—his mood changed faster than turning a page, lowering his crossed leg, and snorting through his nose.
"No! Mr. Shao, you misunderstand me! Presently, Xiao Lin isn’t formidable enough to incite fear, especially with our current strength. Surely, we have nothing to fear from the likes of him, right?"
"What do you mean? Zhan Ting, you tend to boost others at your expense—it’s considerably undesirable. Chairman Quan favors confident individuals. If you keep doubting yourself, how can you stand by the Chairman’s side to support him in future?" Shao Weihua employed bureaucratic talk to lecture Wang Zhanting.
"Yes, Mr. Shao’s reprimand is well-founded!"
"Also, regarding your brother, I’d still suggest handling the paperwork at the police station yourself. Though the police have caught your brother’s murderer, the official story claims accidental sudden death. However, you and I both hold high positions and understand this narrative is mere public façade. Now’s your chance to demonstrate the grief and indignation over your brother’s demise."
"What do you mean?" Initially, thinking this person might have a humane side, Wang Zhanting scoffed internally.
"Concluding this case so hastily by the police surely holds untold secrets. We must find a way to learn what they know, especially since Director Meisai is getting quite involved with Xiao Lin, and those two CIA agents continually investigate the ’Wu Yue’ case. Your rash actions during Sin City’s opening ceremony were poorly handled; why didn’t you inform me earlier, given its detrimental impact?" Feigning anger, Shao Weihua sighed. "Do you know how long Chairman Quan admonished me until he stopped pursuing the matter?"
"Thank you, Mr. Shao, for speaking up for me before Chairman Quan. I’ll head to the police department to handle my brother’s body now!" Wang Zhanting rose and respectfully bowed toward the individual lounging on the sofa.
"Zhan Ting, you’re a smart man, you know what to say and do soon, I don’t need to remind you, right!"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing the door slam shut, Shao Weihua laughed even louder. "A trained dog is more obedient than this person!" On the desk lay a courier wrapped in a yellow paper envelope. Shao Weihua held it in his hand, weighing it. The sender was Shao Qinyi. Seeing the name, he immediately lost any interest in opening it and casually threw it into the drawer, a disdainful expression flickering in his eyes.
The phone on the desk rang at this moment. Shao Weihua waited until the last moment to pick it up. "Hello, this is Shao Weihua!"
"It’s me, brother!" Shao Qinyi glanced outside at the sky, pitch-black, thoughtfully waiting to call in the middle of the night, not wanting to wake Shao Weihua earlier. "Hope I’m not interrupting your work!"
"Hmm, a bit busy. Does Chairman Quan have any instructions?" Shao Weihua frowned, his voice filled with displeasure.
"Did the courier arrive?"
"Just got here!"
"Chairman Quan has new action plans, additional content is included in the documents, which I specially couriered to you. Recently, someone has been hacking online, so it’s inconvenient to send via email. After reviewing and memorizing, destroy the files as usual."
"New action plans? Why are you speaking ill of me to Chairman Quan again?" Shao Weihua’s expression changed immediately upon hearing the courier’s content. "Shao Qinyi, are you my brother or not? Why is it always you?"
"Brother, what are you talking about?" Shao Qinyi was stunned for a moment, quickly understanding. "Brother, discrepancies were found in the report you submitted during its audit, so..."
"Audit? Isn’t that your responsibility? If you hadn’t reported it, how would Chairman Quan know? Shao Qinyi, don’t hold me back. I’m about to wrap things up here. Xiao Lin is already severely injured. It won’t be long before my plan succeeds."
"Brother!" Shao Qinyi wanted to say more, but the dial tone sounded from the other end. Shao Weihua rudely cut off the call, staring at the receiver. Shao Qinyi was left stunned, suddenly recalling Lord Quan’s words. Is it really not worth it? Shao Qinyi shook his head vigorously, believing his brother wouldn’t be that kind of person.
Wang Zhanting drove to the police station door, learning that Director Meisai had just left due to gang conflict in Lucchesi’s territory. Sitting in the reception room, a secretary served coffee. "When will Director Meisai return?"
"It’s hard to say. May I ask if there’s something important?"
"I’m Wang Zhantian’s brother!"
"Who?"
"The dismemberment case in the alley recently, I’m the victim’s family member! Wang Zhantian was my brother!" Wang Zhanting calmly repeated.
"Oh, I see! So you’re here to claim the body?" The secretary was momentarily stunned before asking.
"Has this case been resolved?" Wang Zhanting asked back.
"Yes, the culprit has been found, but we couldn’t get in touch with you."
"Oh, is that so? The culprit has been found?" Wang Zhanting suddenly sneered, making the secretary surprised, blinking her green eyes at Wang Zhanting. "My brother’s death isn’t that simple, is it? You found the culprit so easily?"
"Mr. Wang, I understand your feelings, but please believe in us. The police have brought the perpetrator to justice."
"I suspect there’s more to it. I’ve been looking into various insiders for days. Miss Secretary, can you make decisions on behalf of your director?"
"Looking into various insiders, alright, please wait a moment, I’ll contact our director!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets, and your support is my greatest motivation.)