As Jiang Wuming and Qin Xiaozhi exchanged words, the wealthy businessmen from Jiangnan who attended the yacht dinner also took out their phones and spread the word about what happened that night.
Of course, at their level, their emotional intelligence was not lacking. They only shared within small circles and did not post on social media.
However –
Even so, the news of Yuan Qing's death and Yuan Hao's crippling spread like a hurricane, instantly engulfing Jiangnan and the Longjiang Delta, and then spreading throughout the entire Dragon Country!
This was because the Yuan family was considered a prestigious family in Jiangnan and the entire Longjiang Delta, and Yuan Qing himself was also very accomplished – an eight-star martial artist and a rising star in the Jiangnan police force!
Moreover, many forces knew that the Yuan family was backed by the top power in the Dragon Country – the Gu family!
In addition to this, there was another important reason – this incident involved the Qin family!
Setting aside their backing, the current Qin family, with two war gods in one family, controlled the Eastern Region of the Military Department. In terms of power and influence, they were superior to the Yuan family!
“Will the Yuan family go to war with the Qin family?”
Almost all the important figures, upon learning of this matter, had their first reaction as surprise, their second as this matter would not end like this, and at the same time, they pondered this question in their hearts.
They could not determine the answer, but they were certain of two points.
First, if these two families went to war, Jiangnan and even the entire Dragon Country would be shaken!
This was because these two families not only involved their own forces and their backers but also represented two different domains!
Second, even if these two families did not go to war, someone had to pay a heavy price for this.
That person was undoubtedly Jiang Wuming, who had killed Yuan Qing!
Of course, if the two families went to war, Jiang Wuming would also be the primary target of retaliation from the Yuan family!
For this reason, in everyone's eyes, the young man who had suddenly appeared was destined to be buried with Yuan Qing!
…
"Crash!"
In a villa in the Jinling Compound, a crisp sound was heard.
In the villa's study, a vase worth tens of millions was smashed to pieces.
"Ze... Zeping, Xiao Qing was killed, and Xiao Hao was crippled. Are you still considering whether to avenge them? Are they still your sons?"
Yuan Qing and Yuan Hao's mother, after smashing the expensive vase, raged at her husband, Yuan Zeping, like a shrew.
"——"
Yuan Zeping remained silent.
Yuan Qing and Yuan Hao's mother cared about the outcome of the matter, while Yuan Zeping, one of the giants of Jiangnan, understood the entire process of the incident and clarified one point: everything done by Jiang Wuming or Qin Xiaozhi was legal and compliant!
Besides, with his intelligence, it was not difficult to guess that his two sons had likely targeted Qin Xiaozhi, and ended up shooting themselves in the foot.
Of course, more importantly, the people who killed and crippled his two sons were not ordinary people who could be easily crushed – they were backed by the Qin family. If the Yuan family retaliated, it would affect the entire system!
For this reason, Yuan Zeping had been silent since learning of this matter, or rather, he had been contemplating.
"Yuan Zeping, you can disregard the lives of your two sons for your career. But I warn you, no matter how powerful you and the Yuan family were before, if you cower like a turtle in this matter, you and the Yuan family will not be able to hold your heads up in Jiangnan from now on!"
Seeing Yuan Zeping's silence, Yuan Qing and Yuan Hao's mother calmed down. Recalling Yuan Zeping's concerns, she spoke.
"You go out, I'll call the old man."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zeping's pupils contracted slightly, and he responded.
"I'll stay here. I won't say anything."
Normally, Yuan Qing and Yuan Hao's mother would have left immediately – she was obedient to Yuan Zeping and revered the Yuan family patriarch, Yuan Guhai!
But today, she did not leave. She decided that if Yuan Guhai also intended to endure the humiliation, she would make a scene.
Yuan Zeping remained silent for a few seconds, then said nothing more, directly taking out his phone and calling his father, Yuan Guhai.
"Dad..."
"Are you calling about Yuan Qing and Yuan Hao's matter?"
As soon as Yuan Zeping spoke, he was interrupted by Yuan Guhai.
"Yes, Dad."
Yuan Zeping responded in a deep voice. He was not surprised that Yuan Guhai knew about the matter. On the contrary, if Yuan Guhai were still unaware, that would be truly strange.
"What do you plan to do?"
Yuan Guhai asked directly.
"That person named Wuming must die. That is my bottom line!" Yuan Zeping first stated his attitude.
"Agreed. That is also the Yuan family's bottom line!"
Yuan Guhai agreed with Yuan Zeping's decision and then said, "As for how to do it, you decide. I will not interfere, nor do I want to know."
"Okay."
Yuan Zeping said, hung up the phone, and then, in front of his wife, dialed another number.
"Instructor Shi, you should already know what happened on the Longjiang River."
When the call connected, Yuan Zeping spoke first, using a commanding tone, "You immediately take your men to the pier and make sure to apprehend the murderer who killed Yuan Qing!"
"Yes!"
On the other end of the phone, Shi Yunfeng, the chief instructor of the Jiangnan police, first acknowledged the order, then asked, "The people from the Military Department are present. What if they block us?"
"Tell them that the deceased was an important member of the police force, and the police have the right to investigate!" Yuan Zeping's tone was unquestionable.
"Yes!"
Shi Yunfeng acknowledged the order again, understanding that Yuan Zeping was determined to avenge Yuan Qing. As long as the murderer who killed Yuan Qing fell into his hands, he had many ways to ensure the murderer's 'legal' death!
…
Five minutes later, Yan Jun, the head of the Jiangnan branch of the Military Department, received the news that Shi Yunfeng was leading his men to the Jinling pier and immediately called Qin Yuanzheng, the helmsman of the Eastern Region Legion of the Military Department.
The call was connected quickly, as if Qin Yuanzheng had been waiting for Yan Jun's report. This surprised Yan Jun for a moment, and then he said, "I apologize, Commander. I'm disturbing you so late, but I have something important to report to you!"
"It's about the Battle Dragon Hall master killing Yuan Qing and Xiao Zhi crippling Yuan Hao, isn't it?" Qin Yuanzheng brought it up proactively.
"Yes, Commander."
Yan Jun first confirmed this, then asked, "I just received news that the chief instructor of the Jiangnan police is leading his men to the Jinling pier. They are likely going to interfere in this matter..."
"What right does he have to interfere?"
Qin Yuanzheng interrupted Yan Jun's words. While seemingly a rhetorical question, it was actually to convey his attitude to Yan Jun.
"——"
Yan Jun was stunned for a moment, then said, "Commander, I know what to do now!"
"You shouldn't have called me!"
Qin Yuanzheng reprimanded, "First, the Military Department is responsible for managing martial artists within the Dragon Country. The police can inquire, but they cannot interfere!
Second, neither the Battle Dragon Hall master nor Xiao Zhi violated the regulations of the Military Department. The police have no reason to inquire at all!
Third, the Yuan family is guilty of numerous crimes, and they killed the father of the Battle Dragon Hall master, and they also wanted to deal with the Su family. The Battle Dragon Hall master did not use extreme means to retaliate against the Yuan family, only because he did not want to make things difficult for the Qin family, not because he feared that damned Shi Yunfeng, nor because he feared you or me!
In such a situation, the Yuan family actively provoked without success, and then tried to suppress with power. What do you think the Battle Dragon Hall master will do?"
"The Commander's teachings are correct!"
Yan Jun responded loudly, inwardly cursing himself for being foolish.
"If that Shi Yunfeng tries to interfere in this matter, tell him to get lost!"
Qin Yuanzheng finally spoke forcefully.
A single stone stirred up a thousand waves!