I heard news I couldn't believe: the man helping Sister Han was Jiang Keyang.
The events were unfolding in reverse, Chen Ling, Jiang Keyang, that thief's story resurfaced in my mind. Jiang Keyang was a storyteller, and in that story, the fake Chen Ling was an informant for the anti-drug squad named Zhang Yi.
Back then, I asked Zhang Yi if the Heart Erosionist and Sister Ling truly collaborated. She said yes, for a little over a year.
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At that time, I realized things were not so simple.
Even Yu Xiaoluo grasped the danger. She called Luo Bo back. But I still fell into Teacher Wang Ren's trap, and she planted a thorny chain in my heart.
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The deceased Shi Ying was merely Jiang Keyang's double, which was why Jiang Keyang legally killed her in public. However, Jiang Keyang's ability to be an anti-drug officer while also being a drug dealer was cultivated with Wang Ren's tacit approval. Wang Ren's most terrifying aspect was that she didn't traffic drugs for money, but to catch drug dealers in one fell swoop. She even enticed those with drug trafficking tendencies, waiting for them to commit crimes before apprehending them.
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Later, Wang Ren became increasingly aggressive in dealing with criminals. At that time, Da Huang and his team had been monitoring a group called "Mr. Ke." These "Mr. Ke" were people who had not yet committed crimes. There were two reasons for monitoring them: first, to draw out the real "Mr. Ke." But that "Mr. Ke" who pursued immortality had his own methods; he didn't fall into this trap and left after a heartfelt conversation with me.
Wang Ren eventually arrested those who had not yet committed crimes on fabricated charges.
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During that period, my morale was high, and I was confident I could go head-to-head with Wang Ren. And I truly did, but I lost, completely and utterly. My spirit was shattered by Wang Ren's torment.
During that same period, I wasn't the only one dealing with Wang Ren. It was conceivable that Wang Ren was merely distracted by other matters when dealing with me, yet I was still powerless. This showed Wang Ren's strength.
Wang Ren was renowned in the Beijing police circle, but there was another person who was constantly watching Wang Ren.
That person was Li Qiang! He was also the one I mentioned who was dealing with Wang Ren at the same time I was preparing to confront her.
Li Qiang abhorred evil. Although he engaged in corruption and bribery, most of the money, apart from appeasing his two mistresses, was used to deal with criminals.
Regarding Wang Ren's son, Li Qiang could find some clues about Jiang Keyang's dual role as an anti-drug officer and drug dealer. The reason Li Qiang hadn't acted was that he harbored a sense of "When the rabbit dies, the fox is cooked." He believed that if Wang Ren were eliminated, he wouldn't hold his position for long.
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The situation changed this year. The deeply hidden Southern Faction was discovered by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Through rigorous investigations, Luo Bo of the Criminal Investigation Bureau continuously apprehended the Schemers of the Southern Faction, seemingly weakening Wang Ren.
In reality, it was Li Qiang who was truly harmed. Two of his three trusted subordinates were arrested, leaving only "Little Pig Ghost Who Ate His Fill." At this point, Li Qiang was vulnerable and barely able to protect himself. Therefore, he devised a plan to link himself with Jiang Keyang. He believed that if given an opportunity, Jiang Keyang would surely place a mole by his side, and do so without Teacher Wang Ren's knowledge.
Thus, Li Qiang had "Little Pig Ghost Who Ate His Fill" send a child to Sister Han's side. This happened about six months ago. After completing this task, Little Pig Ghost quietly leaked the information to Jiang Keyang.
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Jiang Keyang had a controlling personality. Once he saw an opportunity, he would strike without hesitation. This was his innate talent and also his weakness.
Sister Han's mental state became unstable after being provoked by the child. She went to a club and mingled with male escorts. Jiang Keyang, being conveniently located, took advantage of the situation. He collected videos of Sister Han at the club and then threatened her.
In truth, Jiang Keyang's plan was quite simple: by infiltrating Li Qiang's related industries with drugs, he could control Li Qiang. Jiang Keyang succeeded, and Sister Han obediently followed his instructions. However, he didn't anticipate that when he tried to turn Li Qiang into a drug dealer, Li Qiang would also collect evidence against Jiang Keyang.
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After Li Qiang was killed, Li Feng delayed for some time, allowing "Little Pig Ghost Who Ate His Fill" to catch Sister Han as she was trying to escape. Then, "Little Pig Ghost Who Ate His Fill" revealed the truth to Sister Han.
When Sister Han learned that Li Qiang had drugged himself and then subtly prepared the murder weapon for her, she broke down. She confessed to all her past deeds.
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Now, it appears that Li Feng has collaborated with Senior Sister. They plan to use Sister Han's confession to target Teacher Wang Ren through Jiang Keyang. This plan is quite elaborate, especially since it was set up with Li Qiang's death. They are absolutely confident.
But I know the outcome will not be like this.
Senior Sister's arrogance will not defeat Wang Ren, and in the end, everyone will pay for Senior Sister's scheme.
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To be honest, Li Feng shouldn't be involved in this. He got involved because I helped him, and he considered me a friend. If they continue to be so self-important, they will be happily toyed with by Wang Ren.
"Li Feng, give up. This arrangement won't deal with Wang Ren."
Li Feng didn't believe it and said stubbornly, "This is the trap my father set with his life. I must complete it no matter what."
"Li Qiang was never a match for Wang Ren, nor was he qualified to be. The only reason he could oppose Wang Ren for over a decade was with Wang Ren's tacit consent."
To save Li Feng, I had to tell him the truth.
"No, that's impossible." Li Feng didn't believe me.
"Li Feng, if you're only doing this to repay a debt, please, don't do anything meaningless for my sake."
Li Feng's face showed distress, and he murmured, "This is no longer about helping you."
"Why? What are you thinking?"
Li Feng smiled calmly. "Yes, I returned to this family to help you. But Li Qiang accepted me, and I am now a part of this family. Therefore, what I must do is no longer for you, but for the honor of the Li family."
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Before he died, Li Qiang acknowledged Li Feng's identity and entrusted his final plan to him.
This Li Qiang was selfish, always had been. I was very angry when I heard it. He abandoned Li Feng for so many years, he really didn't need to involve Li Feng. But he did. Perhaps Li Qiang understood the ending before he died. If Li Feng continued to execute his plan, it would be a sure path to death.
Why did Li Qiang do this? The reason is simple.
Green Apple was dead, and the person Green Apple most wanted to see was Li Feng. Li Qiang firmly believed that by dying, he would be reunited with Green Apple. However, he still owed Green Apple some things. So, he would take Green Apple's favorite son along, and their family could be reunited in the underworld. This was a form of redemption, a release of the soul, selfish and shameless.
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I had to make Li Feng come to his senses, but time was running out. Just then, I heard the police sirens, and simultaneously, my phone rang. It was Wang Ren.
"Tang Nan, I must thank you. These few people were quite difficult to find, and you helped me catch them."
Wang Ren chuckled, and I knew it was a joke. Li Feng and the others could not have escaped Wang Ren's surveillance. The reason Wang Ren hadn't acted against Li Feng was that the timing was now just right.
"Uncle-Master, this won't benefit you. Jiang Keyang will also be implicated."
In this situation, I had to mention Jiang Keyang. If Jiang Keyang's affairs could be used to threaten Wang Ren, I would gain a lot. But in Wang Ren's scheme, there were no "ifs." Threatening Wang Ren with Jiang Keyang was useless.
"In fact, every action Jiang Keyang took was recorded. He was acting as a red informant. Whether the one named Sister Han killed or trafficked drugs, even if Jiang Keyang did it with her, she wouldn't be qualified to testify against Jiang Keyang. In the end, only Li Qiang's drug trafficking would be exposed."
Wang Ren's nonchalant explanation made me smile bitterly and helplessly. "A good plan, Uncle-Master."
"Actually, you've probably guessed the purpose of this: it's to play along with Cao Qian."
"I really don't understand. Please explain it to me."
"Luo Bo told you the truth about Chang Dachun's murder, but you pretended not to know because you wanted to use Xiao Shi's strategy. If Xiao Shi used this trick, it would be flawless. But you are too young!"
"Us?"
"Yes, you. You came up with this on the spur of the moment, wanting to use this tactic. Qianqian had already planned it, and events have unfolded according to her plan."
"She knows that the matter of Chang Dachun wouldn't shake your confidence?" I asked seriously. I really hadn't considered this.
"Yes!"
"And she also knows that with only Li Feng and Sister Han, they can't harm you in the slightest."
I probed, and only then did I get a glimpse of Cao Qian's strategy. That woman is truly formidable, but unfortunately, she encountered the even more formidable Wang Ren.
"Yes!"
"Then why is she doing these useless things?"
"She wants me to see that she is actively opposing me," Wang Ren said with a laugh on the phone.
I understood. This was feigning an attack on one front while secretly advancing on another. Senior Sister must have another objective.
"Who is Cao Qian's target?" I asked eagerly.
"Tang Nan, you are indeed very clever. Cao Qian's target is my darling. If she can capture my daughter, she can threaten me."
"This method is a bit crude, not like Senior Sister."
"That's Cao Qian's cleverness. She won't leave you with any experience to deal with her."
"But you still saw through it."
"After all, I am your Uncle-Master!" Wang Ren chuckled.
"How do you plan to deal with her?"
"Next, I have to deal with Gao Ziyan. If you all joined forces, I might truly lack confidence. Therefore, to ensure I always win, Cao Qian cannot be kept alive."
"You want to kill her?"
Wang Ren didn't answer my question. He chuckled and hung up.
I immediately called Wang Ren back. Wang Ren hung up, so I called again.
Wang Ren finally answered: "Tang Nan, playing unfair is not your character."
I don't have Cao Qian's contact information; she always contacts me. So, I could only plead with Wang Ren, "Give me a clue, give me a chance. After all, you are the Uncle-Master."
Wang Ren pondered for a moment and said seriously, "Cao Qian will call Li Feng."