"I don't care about any of that, I just want an explanation from you." Guang Hu was not interested in more details; he just wanted Ran Tai to give him an explanation.

"I can give you an explanation. I can help you reclaim the three million worth of firearms, but as for your brothers who died..."

"Ran Tai, are you trying to say my brothers died for nothing? Don't pull this bullshit with me. If you can't give an explanation for my brothers' deaths and the firearms, Guang Hu and you are sworn enemies." Guang Hu roared on the other end of the line.

"Guang Hu, don't try this crap with me. I despise you, but to prove my innocence and not be wrongfully accused by you, I'll try to get some consolation money for your brothers. As for how much, you can't blame me for that." Ran Tai's words were a veiled surrender. Of course, if Guang Hu still persisted, Ran Tai wouldn't give a damn.

He chose to yield because he didn't want to lose a customer or have his reputation tarnished.

After all, Ran Tai still had to operate in this Peng City area, and if the Humen Gang purposely smeared his name, it would be hard to smuggle out firearms, no matter how many he had.

"Fine, don't disappoint me." Guang Hu said and hung up the phone.

Ran Tai then peacefully went back to sleep. After all, he was working for others, so why rush?

At four in the morning, even Peng City had quieted down; it was the best time for people to sleep.

However, inside the brightly lit headquarters of the Deep Well Gang in Tianfu District at the Datian High-end Club, Zhou Zhihui and the group that previously framed Qiu San were happily drinking.

"Well, is the task done?" Zhou Zhihui asked the subordinate skilled in National Martial Arts.

"Boss, it's done. With Hefeng by Qiu San's side, even if Qiu San jumps into the Yellow River, he can't wash himself clean." The cunning subordinate reported.

"Heh, good, you all did well." Zhou Zhihui smirked sinisterly, then had the brothers present go to Anbao District to spread rumors that all entertainment venues there would stop selling drugs from today on.

After they left, Zhou Zhihui smiled insidiously, thinking that Mr. Qin's issue was finally resolved and that they might develop even better under his leadership. Mr. Qin's intelligence was beyond doubt.

The next morning, headlines were made about a gunfight near Shekou, with several casualties.

However, no detailed information was reported.

It's not that they didn't want to report it; they feared causing a stir. Just the local government wouldn't let them off the hook.

After all, the local government was also afraid that these reports would create chaos in Peng City, which might even jeopardize their positions.

Ye Hao saw the news in the morning but just shook his head and smiled, as it had nothing to do with him. There were too many shooting incidents for Ye Hao to handle.

But he was interested in another piece of information: the underground rumor that Anbao District had banned the entry and exit of all drugs.

However, the police denied this information. Wasn't it that some underground forces in Peng City were up to new tricks? After all, even the police hadn't officially stated it was their decision, only saying that citizens shouldn't use drugs.

Ye Hao picked up his phone and called Lv Dong.

"Good morning, boss!" Lv Dong answered Ye Hao's call, greeting him directly.

"Lv Dong, have you heard any recent rumors?"

"I've heard, but I don't know who spread that information. Though it doesn't concern us, we don't need to care about it."

"Heh, how can it not be relevant? If I'm not mistaken, someone wants to stir up trouble between Anbao District and the Poison King."

"Why would that be?" Lv Dong asked, puzzled.

"Heh! Where are the Poison King's drugs mostly sold?" Ye Hao asked with a smile.

"Anbao District and Ganglong District the most." Lv Dong seemed to catch on and asked, "Boss, do you think someone wants to use the Poison King against us?"

"Heh, that's likely the case." Ye Hao nodded with a smile.

"Then I'll go discuss with Qiu San." Lv Dong said and hung up the phone.

After Lv Dong hung up, Ye Hao frowned in deep thought. He then recalled the gunfight; wasn't that Ran Tai's territory?

With that thought, he called Captain Li Yi from the Peng City Ministry of State Security.

As the call connected, Ye Hao laughed, "Brother Li, how have you been recently?"

"Ye, not good! Too much to deal with, I'm overwhelmed." Li Yi complained.

"Haha! Brother Li, busy every day! By the way, I wanted to ask you something."

"What is it?" Li Yi knew Ye Hao wouldn't call for no reason, so he asked seriously.

"What's up with the gunfight in Shekou last night?" Ye Hao inquired.

"Heh, two gangs had a shootout, then a third party intervened, you know, gang rivalry!"

"Which gangs?"

"Ye, you know, the Ministry of State Security has its rules..."

"Heh, sorry Brother Li, I asked too much. Thank you." Ye Hao understood some regulations of the Ministry of State Security, so he knew when to stop.

"No worries, Ye. Let's grab a drink together sometime." Li Yi chuckled, remembering Ye Hao's prowess, particularly during the previous attack involving Ye Lang and Fei Gou, which he had handled for Ye Hao.

"Sure thing!"

After hanging up, Ye Hao immediately called Qiu San.

Once the call connected, Qiu San asked directly, "Boss, what's up?"

"Qiu San, did any of your guys do anything last night?" Ye Hao was worried Qiu San might have been framed, given that everything seemed to point at Anbao District, even the drug prohibition.

"Nope! Last night we were all playing, didn't go anywhere. Boss, what's going on?" Qiu San asked.

"There was a shooting last night, and I suspect someone is gunning for us. Stay vigilant, and have your trusted people check if anyone planted something on us."

Ye Hao said this fearing someone might frame Qiu San by hiding incriminating evidence at his headquarters, making it impossible to clear his name even if caught red-handed.

"Boss, who might have it in for us?" Qiu San asked, puzzled.

"Heh, no idea yet. Just stay alert, and call Dong first if anything comes up." Ye Hao instructed with a smile.

But just as Qiu San was about to speak, a subordinate burst into his meeting room, shouting loudly, "Boss, big trouble! Ran Tai brought people to smash our place, and they've wrecked half of it already. Go stop him!"

"What? Ran Tai is here to smash my place?" Qiu San furiously stood up, yelling.

On the other end of the line, Ye Hao secretly frowned. It seemed someone really wanted to frame Qiu San.

Thinking of this, he hurriedly informed Lin Ruyu and then drove off in his Hennessey Venom. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to give recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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