Yang Jian was still a bit too young to hide his emotions, and Bai Zheng immediately saw his unease.
"Little Yang, don't worry. I told you, I can guarantee you won't be targeted by the police in Dongjiang. As long as you don't admit you're Yang Jian, even if you're caught, I can get you out.
I've already sorted out the issue with the bulletproof car. Someone else is taking the blame, and the car has been sent to the repair shop. It'll be usable in about ten days to half a month."
"Thanks, Brother Zheng. Was this planned by the Xiang family?"
Hearing Bai Zheng, Yang Jian felt relieved.
Bai Zheng nodded, "It was likely a joint plan by the Xiang family and the Xichuan Gang. However, last night the Xiang family denied any involvement. Also, my elder brother in Hong Kong issued a warning to the Xiang family. They won't bother you anymore, and you shouldn't think about revenge."
Yang Jian gave a wry smile, "I can't find a target for revenge anyway, and I can't go to Hong Kong."
Bai Zheng was taken aback, then remembered that Yang Jian was unfamiliar with Dongjiang and didn't know the Xiang family had businesses there.
Even if he knew, he wouldn't be able to find them. Dongjiang had tens of thousands of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and foreign-funded enterprises. If Bai Zheng didn't have connections in Hong Kong, it would be difficult to find a small factory with a few hundred employees.
"Brother Zheng, then it's okay for me to deal with the Xichuan Gang, right?"
"Don't act for now. I came today to remind you that the shooting incident yesterday has alerted the provincial department. Dongjiang is about to launch a large-scale crackdown, focusing on the recovery of firearms and controlled knives, the rectification of the floating population, and the打击 of triad organizations.
So, don't do anything rash during this period. Especially you, Xiao Yang, you'll go to my seaside villa to stay for a while.
Although I've covered up yesterday's incident for you, the Xichuan Gang and Qin Ming know you escaped the pursuit. They might report you, after all, Qin Ming has strong connections with the police."
"How long will I have to stay out?"
"At least half a month. The screening of the floating population will take more than a day or two."
"Alright then, I'll go into seclusion for half a month."
Yang Jian smiled self-deprecatingly, feeling helpless. Being a wanted criminal was a terrible feeling.
A Feng asked, "Uncle-Master, will the casino be affected? Should we suspend operations?"
"The police will inspect the entertainment city tomorrow. The casino will be closed for one day. Go and inform all the employees, and make sure to dissuade the gamblers. We'll reopen the day after tomorrow."
"Okay, that's not difficult."
A Feng agreed, feeling immense admiration for Bai Zheng. Such a large-scale crackdown, and the casino only had to close for one day, and they even knew about the police inspection in advance. His network of contacts was truly formidable.
Jun Jun asked, "Uncle-Master, will our liquor business on Fenghuang Street be affected?"
"No, I told you it's a legitimate business, falling under the purview of industrial and commercial management. Although there's a suspicion of monopoly, no one has reported it. The suppliers and sales channels are all tacitly aware and accept the unwritten rule of monopoly by intermediaries.
After all, we're making money from the rich. This also helps speed up capital circulation, and the relevant departments turn a blind eye."
"That's good. Summer is here, and beer sales have surged recently. It would be a shame if it were investigated."
Jun Jun had fully embraced his role and couldn't let go of the immense profits from the liquor business. It was incredibly lucrative, no wonder everyone wanted to seize this territory.
After giving his instructions, Bai Zheng asked Yang Jian to pack his belongings and leave with him. This residential area was no longer safe. A Feng and the others also went to work.
As Bai Zheng had predicted, the police announced the start of the crackdown in the newspapers and on television that day, urging fugitives to surrender themselves and those hiding firearms to hand them in voluntarily, promising no prosecution if no crimes were committed.
Concurrently, a large-scale crackdown was launched throughout the city. Various neighborhood committees and other grassroots organizations actively cooperated with the police to screen and register the resident floating population within their jurisdictions.
Due to the swiftness of the crackdown, a large number of fugitives who were not well-informed were apprehended, and many firearms and controlled knives were confiscated.
In a short period, Dongjiang's public security environment saw significant improvement, earning praise from investors and the general public.
Thanks to Bai Zheng's status and influence, Yang Jian narrowly escaped the crackdown. If he had remained in Liuqiao Village, he would have certainly been captured by the police.
Yang Jian's life at the villa was also quite comfortable. Bai Zheng and his wife were abroad, and two maids came regularly to cook and clean. He was also given the keys to the yacht.
His daily life consisted of exercising, and then piloting the yacht to go surfing and fishing at sea.
This continued for a full month. The crackdown ended, Bai Zheng returned, and Yang Jian drove the repaired bulletproof car back to Xintai Entertainment City.
"Brother Jian, the main hall is now open to mainland gamblers. Look, there are so many people."
In the duty room, A Feng had Li Chunlin pull up the surveillance footage of the main hall. The gambling hall, spanning nearly three thousand square meters, was packed with people. Every gambling table was surrounded.
Some were playing slot machines, others roulette, but the most popular were Baccarat tables, and there were the most Baccarat tables set up.
"A Feng, it hasn't been open for even half a month, has it? How are there so many people all of a sudden? Are there no betting limits set?"
While at the villa, Yang Jian's phone was mostly off, but he still contacted A Feng and the others occasionally. He knew the main hall had been open for about ten days.
"Brother Jian, we initially set a minimum bet of five thousand yuan, but we found it difficult to control. Many people verbally agreed but didn't follow the rules once inside. Because they were using chips for small bets, they only wagered two or three thousand, and the dealers couldn't do anything.
So, A Bao and I discussed it and decided to set the threshold at the chip purchase stage. Customers in the main hall must purchase at least one hundred thousand yuan in chips at once to enter. Those purchasing over two hundred thousand can bring one bodyguard or companion.
Customers in the VIP area must purchase a minimum of five hundred thousand yuan in chips and can only bring a maximum of two bodyguards. No weapons are allowed on their person.
The security check devices at the entrance are also in place, which can effectively prevent safety incidents."
Yang Jian nodded, "Yes, this method is good. Those without the means can't even get in. But even so, there are so many people entering, which means there are quite a few wealthy individuals."
"Indeed. This is currently the most developed manufacturing region in the country, so there are naturally many wealthy people. Not many people know about this casino yet. I estimate that before long, gamblers from other parts of the country will flock here, and we might have to increase the entry threshold."
"That's a good thing. Let's seize this opportunity to make a fortune, and then cash out and leave. This is not a place to stay long-term."
"I think so too, Brother Jian. A Bao has started offering credit in the casino. Should we also set up a credit company? That way, we can make money faster and achieve our goal sooner so we can leave."
"I've had that idea for a while, but I haven't fully grasped the casino's rules here yet, and I'm worried about safety. Since you think the time is right, let's start preparing. We'll discuss it tonight when we get back."
Offering credit was a natural accompaniment to casinos. Yang Jian had already tasted the benefits in Hancheng. The speed of making money was no slower than dividends. With this prime opportunity, why would he let it pass?