Chapter 498: Uprooted

"FBI, Asian Organized Crime Unit, the team leader is named Jack Crawford. This guy is also the FBI agent who pursued Liangchuan Shiro a few years ago."

The Information Officer took out Jack's file, handed it to Chen Jiajun, and continued: "His partner Tom Wang, who is also a childhood friend of Xiaofu, had his entire family wiped out by a hitman sent by Liangchuan Shiro after being retaliated against, and they even set a fire to destroy the evidence!"

"All these years, Jack seems to have been investigating the whereabouts of this hitman, Rogue! But according to news from Xiaofu's side, the real Rogue has already been killed by Tom, and Tom Wang didn't go to his partner Jack, but instead went to Xiaofu! So... I think this Jack might be problematic!"

After glancing at the file, Chen Jiajun said to the Information Officer: "You suspect this guy is a dirty cop?"

The Information Officer nodded: "We have been tracking this guy through his file; although as an FBI agent he erased his tracks very cleanly, he still left behind some flaws."

"I suspect that the one secretly feeding information to Liangchuan Shiro is this Jack Crawford!"

Chen Jiajun stroked his chin in thought, then said to the Information Officer: "Tell all of this information to Xiaofu! After all, this is his business; he can decide how to handle it himself!"

The Information Officer nodded and went off to handle the matter.

Chen Jiajun continued to handle his own work; after all, his main business for coming to the United States was still United Aerospace Capital.

Although he had pushed a company like Yahoo, for a venture capital firm, the track record was still a bit too poor.

Cao Weicai didn't have his kind of "prophet-like" vision, and the few projects he invested in were only met with mediocre responses.

If he wanted to join the California Consortium, this little bit of achievement was completely insufficient.

Moreover, relying solely on Yahoo made it very easy for others to manipulate them.

As for Intel, that was Chen Jiajun's own private investment, which couldn't be counted as United Aerospace Capital's performance at all, and his small investment didn't amount to much anyway.

After several rounds of equity dilution, the shares in his hands were no longer very many.

Just as Chen Jiajun was deep in thought, he suddenly saw his mobile phone on the desk.

He suddenly remembered one thing: it seemed Steve Jobs was about to return to Apple, right? Thinking of this, Chen Jiajun immediately called Cao Weicai over to inquire about Apple.

However, the result he got wasn't very good, because Apple was not a young enterprise, and from the beginning, it had mainly developed and sold personal computers.

Furthermore, it had a very broad path in the personal computer field, and Chen Jiajun might not be able to gain any advantage by intervening at this time.

Even if Apple seemed to be on a downward trend now, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse; wanting to chew on this tough bone was not that easy.

After all, United Aerospace Capital was still very young and was no match for those financial giants.

Chen Jiajun pondered for a moment and then said to Cao Weicai: "Go and do your best to purchase Apple stock, acquire the equity of those small shareholders!"

"Boss, you are very bullish on Apple?" Cao Weicai said with some surprise.

Chen Jiajun shook his head and said: "I am very bullish on Steve Jobs!"

Cao Weicai nodded: "Then I will pay attention to it! Is there anything else?"

Chen Jiajun pondered for a moment, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said to Cao Weicai: "By the way, go and check on a company called Netflix; their main business seems to be online rental of DVDs and Blu-ray discs."

"Huh?" Cao Weicai was stunned on the spot, because Chen Jiajun's train of thought was so erratic that he couldn't quite react.

If it were acquiring Apple shares, one could say Chen Jiajun was bullish on the tech industry.

Then Netflix was simply not a player in that track.

Chen Jiajun couldn't explain it clearly to Cao Weicai either, so he just waved his hand and said: "You focus on this company first, don't rush to make a move, I want all their data!"

Cao Weicai shrugged and said: "Understood, Boss!"

Meanwhile, at FBI Headquarters.

Jack walked into the office with a new member.

After introducing each other, Jack took out a stack of photos and handed them to his subordinates.

"These are all the photos of Rogue we have collected! This guy gets plastic surgery every six months." Jack said to his team members.

The team members knew why Jack was so concerned about this Rogue, and they also knew that Jack had been tracking Rogue for a long time.

But the Deputy Captain still couldn't help but say: "But Jack, anyone can use Titanium Bullets and Depleted Uranium Bullets, these ones we found..."

Jack directly interrupted the Deputy Captain and said: "These ones we found last night are a perfect match with the ones from three years ago! Rogue has returned!"

A female Police Constable sighed and said: "Fine, since he works for the Japanese Gang, why would he kill his own people?"

Jack didn't have a clue about this either, and could only say: "Maybe he joined another gang; this kind of situation is very normal!"

The new agent didn't know the situation either, spread his hands and asked: "Which 'other' gang are you talking about?"

Jack pointed to the gang in front of him and said: "Liangchuan Shiro, he lives in Japan and manipulates all the activities of the Japanese Gang. He might be the most powerful person in San Francisco! But he has never stepped foot on United States soil. He is one of the reasons for our joint operation."

Then he pointed to a photo of another man: "And Zhang Li is another reason; unlike Shiro, he lives right here, has a mansion in Marin County, and he is a tycoon like Rockefeller!"

The Deputy Captain helped explain to the newcomer: "They are the so-called Number Gang; bribery, extortion, murder—there is nothing you can't imagine, and nothing they won't do!"

"But many years ago, Shiro sent people to bloodbath the Zhang Family, uprooting the forces behind him, and even sold the Zhang Family's heirlooms to collectors."

The female Police Constable added: "Now all that's left is a pair of Golden Horses."

"Two small statues, about this big!" The Deputy Captain gestured a size and said: "Rumor has it that Shiro is looking for a buyer!"

The newcomer nodded and said: "So for Zhang Li, the loss of reputation is even more intolerable than the loss of property!"

Jack interrupted their conversation and said: "What I care about is not reputation or property, nor family lineage or blood feuds. For the first time in three years, we have discovered Rogue! Now what we need to do is catch him!"

At this time, in a mansion in San Francisco.

Li Fugui put on a black suit and wore sunglasses, preparing to go out.

This was an asset of Chen Jiajun's Information Organization, now handed over to him to use.

Just before leaving, he suddenly received a letter.

After opening it and reading it, Xiaofu's expression immediately became grave.

This letter was provided by the Information Organization, and Xiaofu never doubted the capabilities of the Information Department.

After reading it, his expression was terrifyingly gloomy; he took a deep breath, put the document away, and then went out.

He drove to the Zhang Family's mansion in Marin County.

Soon, Xiaofu was invited into Zhang Li's study and told to wait.

Xiaofu stood in front of the window looking at the scenery outside; it had to be said that the scenery here was truly not bad.

When he washes his hands of the underworld, he could also bring his wife to the United States to buy a small Zhuangyuan to use for vacations.

Just as Xiaofu was lost in thought, Zhang Li walked in.

"That is my wife Maria; in my father's generation, this kind of union was almost impossible! But times are changing, and only the fittest can survive!" Zhang Li said a bunch of meaningful words to Xiaofu, then brought Xiaofu to his desk.

Zhang Li personally poured a glass of wine for Xiaofu and continued: "Mr. Li, you have left a deep impression on me! Since you have already personally killed my enemy for me, for the sake of our pleasant cooperation, I toast you!"

Xiaofu clinked glasses with Zhang Li, but did not drink, instead placing it directly on the table. Afterwards, the two sat down on the sofa.

Zhang Li said to Xiaofu: "When you first came to find me and proposed this idea, I was indeed a bit suspicious! Of course, I think you leaving Silang was a wise choice! But I also really want to know, how can I trust someone who betrayed their own master?"

Xiaofu said coldly: "I have no master, so... I have not betrayed anyone!"

Zhang Li immediately laughed: "Then those two Golden Horses of mine will arrive tonight?"

Xiaofu nodded; this was originally Liangchuan Shiro's plan as well.

"It's been over ten years; for so many years, our Zhang Family has lived in shame! This is all because of Silang's treachery. Tonight, I want to take back what belongs to me! From now on, everything will change. Silang's men will spare no effort to protect this item; are you sure you can get the item back for me?" Zhang Li was somewhat excited, yet also somewhat hesitant.

Xiaofu said very straightforwardly: "I said I would!"

Zhang Li nodded, then beckoned two men over and introduced them: "These are the brothers Di Wen and Di Wu; they will lend you a helping hand!"

Xiaofu smiled, then put on his sunglasses and said: "We'll be in touch when the time comes!"

Saying this, he left Zhang Li's mansion directly.

Zhang Li watched Xiaofu's back and, patting Di Wu on the shoulder, said: "Keep a close eye on him!"

Two days later, at a Pier.

Xiaofu had been waiting here for a long time.

Watching the two brothers Di Wen and Di Wu get out of the car, there was still a Gweilo waiting in the car.

Xiaofu spoke directly: "Is it him?"

"Yes, my contact!" Di Wu said with a smile.

Xiaofu nodded, then cast his gaze onto Di Wen: "Make him go back!"

Di Wen was clearly a hothead and immediately started bickering with Xiaofu on the spot: "Who the hell do you think you are!"

Xiaofu looked at him coldly without speaking; Di Wu could only say: "You go back to the car first!"

"Brother, whose side are you on?" Di Wen said with a look of shock.

Di Wu shook his head and said: "Get in the car, I don't want to say it a second time!"

Di Wen was helpless; he could only spit, curse "bastard" at Xiaofu, and then get into the car.

After Di Wen left, Xiaofu took a thick envelope out of his jacket pocket and handed it to Di Wu.

This envelope was very large and could hold quite a bit of money.

After Di Wu took the money, he turned to leave, but after walking two steps, he turned his head back and said to Xiaofu: "After this matter is settled, I'll settle the score with you!"

Xiaofu sneered and didn't say anything more.

After Di Wu handed the money to the Gweilo sitting in the car, the few of them left the Pier.

Late at night, at this same port.

A few people from Japan secretly transported a sports car into the cargo hold of a truck.

The leader from Japan smiled secretly and said to his subordinates: "The Golden Horse is intact; Silang will definitely be satisfied! We will contact you again when we arrive!"

The people from Japan who transported the car immediately bowed, waiting for this leader from Japan to drive away.

In the car, two Yamaguchi-gumi leaders began to converse: "Is it okay to hand the Golden Horse over to these people?"

"No problem, they only know that they are transporting a car; they don't know about the other things!"

After the two leaders left, the other Majai hurried to load the truck, then escorted the truck, preparing to send it to San Francisco.

But the car hadn't driven very far, just as it had left the port, they saw Police setting up a checkpoint to inspect in the distance.

Several police cars directly intercepted the convoy, stopping these people from Japan.

The person in charge of the transport frowned upon seeing this, picked up the walkie-talkie, and notified his subordinates: "Everyone stay calm, it's just a routine inspection!"

It was drizzling outside; the Police in the car walked down, knocked on the person in charge's window, and said: "Please both of you get out of the car, and put your hands where I can see them!"

"Officer, we are from Liangchuan Enterprise; you must have made a mistake, our paperwork is complete!" the person in charge said with a look of dissatisfaction.

Unfortunately, this Police officer didn't care about that at all; he put his hand on his service weapon and emphasized: "Get out of the car!"

The two people from Japan clearly knew the routine of the United States Police.

If they didn't get out of the car, the other party really dared to draw their guns directly.

After the Police made everyone get out of the car, they came to the wire fence on the side of the road and lined them up in order, then someone began to frisk them.

The person in charge was still explaining: "We are all escorts, we have a license to carry weapons, call your Captain here! He can vouch for us!"

"Shut up!" the Police officer scolded, then roughly pressed these people from Japan against the wire fence.

A moment later, a police car arrived late, and a Gweilo walked out of the car.

And this Gweilo was the very guy who had met with Xiaofu and the two brothers Di Wen and Di Wu at the Pier during the day.

The Gweilo walked up to the few people from Japan and said with a smile: "Good evening!"

The person in charge immediately asked: "Captain Andrews, what exactly is going on? Wasn't it all agreed upon beforehand?"

Andrews said with a smile: "There have been some small changes to the plan; I want my money now!"

The person in charge from Japan sneered, then raised his hands to reveal a stack of US dollars in his inner pocket.

Watching Andrews count the money, the person in charge said impatiently: "So, can we go now?"

"Of course! Wait here a moment, we need to clear the area." Andrews smiled, then said to his subordinates: "Let's go!"

Saying this, Andrews immediately took his subordinates and drove away from the spot.

Meanwhile, Xiaofu, who was observing from the rooftop, took out his walkie-talkie and said, "Move out!"

Di Wen, Di Wu, and several 14K gunmen stepped down from the police cars, all carrying submachine guns.

Di Wu spoke directly to the person in charge of the people from Japan: "Hey, Mr. Zhang sends his regards!"

"No!!!"

The person in charge from Japan turned his head, saw the 14K members holding submachine guns, and let out a desperate scream on the spot.

"Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat!"

After a burst of dense gunfire, not a single person from Japan at the scene was able to escape.

They were all shot to death on the spot by the hail of bullets!

After finishing off these people from Japan, the 14K members immediately drove their trucks away from the scene. (End of chapter)