Chapter 406

【Holy crap!! What kind of plot twist is this?!】

【This reversal came way too fast!!】

【I haven't even steadied myself yet!】

【Tang Xiaolong... is actually the 'Blade Brother' who chops off people's limbs?! Doesn't that make Gao Qiqiang even more terrifying~！】

【This... doesn't this mean the underworld forces in Jinghai City are...】

【What about An Xin?? Where has he been all these years while cracking down on organized crime??】

【Holy crap... how did Gao Qiqiang pull this off??】

【The underworld of a fishmonger!】

【Too awesome....】

Amidst the audience's gasps of amazement.

The timeline returns once again to after the Spring Festival in 2000.

During the investigation into the case of the female corpse, Huang Cuicui.

An Xin's background is also revealed: he is the son of a comrade of Police Chief Meng Dehai, and Meng Dehai takes great care of An Xin.

While investigating Huang Cuicui's relationships before her death.

An Xin happens to run into Gao Qiqiang, who has just been released from detention.

He then drives Gao Qiqiang back to the Old Factory Street market.

At the market, Gao Qiqiang wants to move some things from his fish stall back home.

But he is discovered and stopped by Tang Xiaolong, who manages the market.

The two sides almost come into conflict again!

Regarding An Xin's identity as a police officer.

Tang Xiaolong and his group do not seem to be overly intimidated.

They even nearly lay hands on An Xin when the conflict arises.

After Li Xiang arrives in time to stop them.

He uses An Xin's relationship with the Police Chief to intimidate Tang Xiaolong and the others, resolving the situation for Gao Qiqiang.

Also, because An Xin has helped Gao Qiqiang multiple times.

The Tang brothers mistakenly believe that An Xin and Gao Qiqiang are on very good terms.

They later personally visit Gao Qiqiang to apologize, hoping to use Gao Qiqiang's connection to latch onto An Xin.

At home, Gao Qiqiang brews tea and says to the Tang Xiaolong and Tang Xiaohu brothers in front of him:

"You two go ahead and drink; I'm going to cook."

Watching Gao Qiqiang's back.

Tang Xiaohu hesitates for a moment, then shamelessly calls out:

"Brother Qiang, you and Officer An... are on very good terms, right?"

Seeing Gao Qiqiang make no response.

Tang Xiaohu asks even more directly:

"What is the relationship between Officer An... and the Deputy Chief of the Municipal Bureau?"

"I heard people outside saying that Officer An is the nephew of Deputy Chief An? Is that how it is?"

And at this moment.

All the viewers also hear the implication in the Tang brothers' words.

They have already found out that An Xin and the Deputy Police Chief are relatives!

In other words, An Xin is a powerful connection!

So now, what they need to verify... is the relationship between Gao Qiqiang and An Xin!

Every viewer can even imagine...

If Gao Qiqiang shows even the slightest bit of distance from An Xin!

Or if the relationship between the two of them is not that solid or intimate!

Then what awaits Gao Qiqiang will be even more brutal retaliation from the Tang brothers!

For a moment.

Even countless viewers cannot help but feel a bit nervous.

Another few seconds of silence.

Gao Qiqiang puts down the vegetables, shakes his hands, and turns around very calmly, saying:

"Who did you hear that from?"

"Everyone says so... you and An Xin are so close, don't you know about this??"

Tang Xiaolong asks with a superficially puzzled and kind expression.

But his gaze is fixed intently on Gao Qiqiang's expression.

Wanting to see something in the latter's face.

A sign of cowardice or... confusion!

But to the surprise of all the viewers!

There is not a hint of panic or surprise on Gao Qiqiang's face!

Instead, he looks back at the two Tang brothers with extreme calmness, as if he had known about what they said all along!

Instantly!

Even though Gao Qiqiang does not speak, nor does he admit or deny it!

That calm and composed expression makes Tang Xiaolong instantly conclude in his heart!

Gao Qiqiang must have known An Xin's identity long ago!

And the friendship between Gao Qiqiang and An Xin is definitely not shallow!

Having figured this out!

Tang Xiaolong hurriedly jokes and tries to get close. He steps forward, puts his arm around Gao Qiqiang's shoulder, and says with a smile:

"Keep pretending! Keep pretending! Let's see how long you can hold it in!"