Chapter 145: Threatening Huang Ziyan

Jingkun wasn't just blowing hot air—in less than two days, the police's license-checking activity had quieted down, and by the third night, there were no police running checks at all.

However, Chen Mo wasn't very happy.

Because on the other bosses' territories, the police had already stopped running checks, but on Chen Mo's side, things were still about the same as before.

Though the police had toned it down somewhat, it still affected business.

Chen Mo was very certain—this time it was Huang Ziyan pulling the strings.

Although Chen Mo currently had essentially no illegal businesses other than seizing territory and chopping people, collecting protection fees, and taking a cut from the girls working under him—no matter how Huang Ziyan investigated, he wouldn't find any leverage against Chen Mo.

But a toad sitting on your foot doesn't bite—it just disgusts you.

Chen Mo decided to deal with this Huang Ziyan once and for all.

"Li Li, call Ahua and have him come over."

"Okay, Mo Ge!"

Dealing with Huang Ziyan couldn't simply mean killing him, but Chen Mo had plenty of ways to get him transferred, dismissed, or even utterly ruined.

That night, Huang Ziyan as usual led his team running license checks on Chen Mo's turf.

He knew he wouldn't find anything in Chen Mo's establishments, but he was going to check anyway.

Even though orders had come down from above that they no longer needed to target Great Prosperity's territories, running license checks was just routine work for the police.

As long as he could make Chen Mo miserable, he was happy.

At eleven-thirty at night, Huang Ziyan came out of Chen Mo's bar and smilingly bid farewell to the officers under him.

"Thanks for the hard work, everyone. I'm heading off first. Go back and get some good rest—I'll apply for a bonus for you at the end of the month."

"Thank you, Sir Huang," the several officers likewise smilingly bid Huang Ziyan farewell.

But once Huang Ziyan turned his back, one by one they started spitting in his direction.

"His mother's, what the hell is this guy! Making us work overtime every day!" one officer muttered under his breath.

"Forget it, he's a Senior Inspector—what can you do. Come on, let's go find somewhere to grab a drink."

"It's all because of this bastard—now we can't even go to the bars around here!"

The several officers walked off in another direction, cursing as they went.

After that, Ahua led a few men out of the bar and quietly followed the recently departed Huang Ziyan.

Huang Ziyan had been unlucky in love lately, but his career was thriving!

After his uncle Huang Zhi Cheng was killed by the Ni Family, he had thought his backer was gone and his future would be bleak.

He never expected that heaven never seals off all exits—he actually managed to connect with Huang Zhi Cheng's former backer at Huang Zhi Cheng's funeral.

What made him even happier was that since Huang Zhi Cheng had never married, according to Gangdao's law, he could inherit Huang Zhi Cheng's estate.

Though Huang Zhi Cheng didn't have much in savings, there was an apartment in Jianshazui and a pension payout—that was no small sum either.

Otherwise he wouldn't have gone to a high-end Western restaurant to eat before.

Add to that the past few days of leading his men to check Chen Mo's establishments every day, which put him in an even better mood—he was humming songs all the way home.

Just as Huang Ziyan was fantasizing about the day Chen Mo would beg him to show mercy, a sudden pain struck the back of his head, the world spun around him, and he lost consciousness entirely.

The one who struck was none other than Ahua.

Over ten minutes later, Ahua and several underlings brought the unconscious Huang Ziyan to a room in a small guesthouse.

"Is Wuying here yet?"

"Here, Brother Hua!" Wuying came in through the doorway as well, bringing along a pretty girl.,

"Perfect timing." Ahua smiled and said to the girl behind Wuying, "The person's in your hands now. You'd better put on a good performance tonight."

The girl smiled and said, "Don't worry, Brother Hua. I'm a professional—I'll definitely take good care of him and make him comfortable."

"Besides, I've specially prepared some good stuff too."

Saying this, she took out a small packet of pills from her bag and waved it in front of Ahua.

Ahua smiled and didn't say anything more. He took a video camera from one of the underlings behind him, adjusted its position, and made sure it could clearly capture the scene on the bed.

"Alright, we're heading out first. Come find me in the next room to get your money when you're done."

After saying that, Ahua led Wuying and the underlings out of the room.

Wuying was still a bit reluctant to leave the scene in the room and wanted to stay and watch, but Ahua kicked him out.

"What's the rush—watching the recording later is the same thing!"

After the group left, the girl first stripped Huang Ziyan naked, fed him the pills, and then began taking off her own clothes.

Over ten minutes later, the drug began to take effect. The girl splashed a cup of water on Huang Ziyan to wake him up.

"Who are you, and where is this?" The newly awakened Huang Ziyan was still a bit unclear about the situation—he only felt groggy and a wave of heat all over his body.

The girl said, "Sir, I'm here specifically to keep you company and have a good time!"

Huang Ziyan understood now—he'd been set up!

But he was completely naked right now and couldn't leave even if he wanted to. Facing this girl's approach, he was even more powerless to resist.

Over an hour later, the girl came out of the room.

Ahua pulled out a thick roll of large gold bullion banknotes and held it out in front of her.

"Take the money and completely forget about tonight. Don't ever bring it up again, understand?"

"Understood, Brother Hua. If there's more good work like this in the future, remember to come find me!" The girl took the money and also grabbed Ahua's hand, giving it a squeeze.

Ahua brushed off the girl's hand. "Alright, get going. If you want to act slutty, go do it at home."

The girl left with a giggle. This ten thousand in Hong Kong notes was more than what she used to earn in half a month.

Ahua walked into the room—Huang Ziyan was still fast asleep.

Ahua checked the recording—it had come out well.

Wuying commented from the side, "Damn, this guy's got a tiny little worm. No wonder she was acting slutty."

"Alright, take the videotape and make a few more copies for me." Ahua took out the videotape recorder's cassette, handed it to Wu Ying, "If you're interested, keep a copy to watch slowly later!"

A few hours later, it was daylight.

Huang Ziyang woke up, and as soon as he opened his eyes he saw Ahua sitting in the chair beside him, and he jumped in fright.

"Huang sir, you're awake? Since you're awake, let's have a good talk."

"It's you! What did you do to me?" Huang Ziyang shouted angrily.

"Huang sir, you can try to recall first; if you still can't remember, I have a videotape here that can help you think it over."

Ahua took out a videotape and threw it at Huang Ziyang.

Huang Ziyang shook his still somewhat groggy head, and last night's memories gradually became clear.

"You think you can threaten me with this?" Huang Ziyang said coldly, pointing at the videotape.

"Why not?" Ahua laughed, "I think all the major newspapers and TV stations in Gangdao would be interested in this videotape."

Senior Inspector taking drugs and hiring prostitutes, putting on a big show of spring palace—what a juicy scandal!

"I don't know if, after this news comes out, Huang sir will still be able to continue working as a police officer."

"You dare!" Huang Ziyang shouted angrily.

"Why wouldn't I dare?" Ahua's smile disappeared, his tone icy, "In the past few days you've caused us losses of over a million; if it weren't for the fact that you're a police officer, I would have already killed you."

"Don't believe me? You can try; once you lose your police identity, let's see how many days you can survive."

Huang Ziyang turned deathly pale from Ahua's words, unable to say anything.

He knew everything Ahua said was true.

Without his Senior Inspector identity, Chen Mo and his men could take his life at any moment.