Chapter 40

4o "Why is a grown man crying?" Yang Chen sighed helplessly. He had seen it with his own eyes and naturally knew that Zhang Hu was grieving for his sister. These words were undoubtedly true; otherwise, a normal person wouldn't have betrayed so openly in such an exaggerated situation just now.

Zhang Hu suddenly raised his head, wiped away his tears, and said sincerely, "Boss, from now on, my life belongs to you. I'll do anything, even if it means working like a horse!"

Yang Chen couldn't help but laugh and said with a strange smile, "You're quick to pledge allegiance. How do you know I want to be your boss? How do you know I'm willing to be your boss?"

"That... that..." Zhang Hu was at a loss for words and said in a whining tone, "I, Zhang Hu, can only fight and kill, and grab territory. I can't do anything else. If the boss doesn't mind, let me be your bodyguard!"

"Do you think I need one?"

"Uh..." Zhang Hu's face instantly turned pale again, remembering Yang Chen's terrifying skills just now. He could only lower his head and softly say, "No, I don't think you need one."

Seeing his defeated expression, Yang Chen actually liked this straightforward man. More importantly, this bald man was bold and meticulous, knowing when to advance and retreat. In the bar, he had immediately apologized carefully when he realized Yang Chen's extraordinary skills, without any rashness. This time, for his sister, he had shown genuine emotion and chosen to trust Yang Chen, taking a life-or-death gamble.

After some thought, Yang Chen stood up and said to Zhang Hu, "Zhang Hu, although I won't take over the underworld, it doesn't mean I won't let someone else take over."

"Boss... what do you mean?" Zhang Hu felt a glimmer of hope and immediately looked up to ask.

Yang Chen paced back and forth a few steps before saying, "With Chen Dehai gone, the underground world in this area will be in chaos. I need you to take over Chen Dehai's position."

Zhang Hu said hesitantly, "Boss, taking over that old man's territory isn't difficult. His most important subordinates were just killed by your amazing gun skills, leaving only me. In recent years, my reputation in the gang has been good. If I use some ruthless means, the brothers who follow me can definitely control this area. But... but I don't know how to manage it. The underworld has its own business, and the old man used to handle it personally. I don't understand these things."

"You don't need to worry about that," Yang Chen said with a smile. "You just need to stabilize this area and prevent Chen Dehai's influence from dispersing. Keep a firm grip on it, and I'll have someone else tell you how to handle the other matters."

"Someone else?" Zhang Hu asked doubtfully. "Not you, Boss?"

"There's someone more suitable to take over. In the future, follow that person's instructions and don't ask too many questions. As for the West Alliance, just try to replace Chen Dehai's position and follow their lead."

Without waiting for Zhang Hu to ask more, Yang Chen tore off a piece of paper, wrote down his phone number, and handed it to Zhang Hu, "Here, this is my phone number. My surname is Yang. Don't call me Boss in the future. I'm not Chen Dehai, and I don't need you as a subordinate."

Zhang Hu quickly took it, clutched it tightly in his hand, and smiled brightly, "Yes, Boss... oh, Mr. Yang."

Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction, "From now on, handle things as you see fit. I'll have someone contact you directly to help you manage this area. If you encounter obstacles you can't handle, you can call me, and I'll help you deal with them as appropriate. Don't call unless it's something really important."

Zhang Hu listened attentively, not daring to disobey.

Yang Chen glanced at the clock on the wall. This "business trip" had taken almost two hours, and it was already midnight. Remembering his promise to Rose, he felt a bit excited and said to Zhang Hu, "It's about time. I'm leaving. Your sister is probably still in Chen Feng's room. I knocked him out, so he's probably not dead. I suggest you let your sister deal with Chen Feng. It's like 'the风水轮流转' (the风水wheels turn)."

Hearing "Chen Feng," a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Zhang Hu's eyes, and he nodded solemnly, "Mr. Yang, both my sister and I are grateful for your kindness. If you need anything from me in the future, just say the word, and I'll do anything, even if it means facing a mountain of knives or a sea of fire."

"Don't flatter me so much; it sounds like a dialogue from an 80s costume drama," Yang Chen said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, patting Zhang Hu's shoulder and walking out of the study.

Since the Chen residence was in chaos, Yang Chen, who had fought his way in, encountered no resistance and walked out the main gate with ease, heading in the direction of where he had parked his car.

But before he had walked a hundred meters, Yang Chen was startled to see three police cars parked by the dark trees in the park, with several police officers standing around.

Yang Chen wasn't foolish enough to think Chen Dehai had called the police. That would be like a rat asking a cat for help. Besides, the police seemed to be waiting in ambush rather than taking any active action, so they were probably on a different mission that just happened to be in this area.

After some thought, Yang Chen decided to walk past them as if he hadn't seen them.

But he hadn't taken a few steps when a voice called out to him...

"Stop!"

The clear and melodious female voice was familiar. Yang Chen turned around and saw the person, and couldn't help but smile playfully, "Oh, it's Director Cai. What a coincidence to meet you so late at night."

The female police officer approaching was Cai Yan, whom he had met once at the police station. In the night breeze, Cai Yan, dressed in dark green police uniform, had a distinct facial contour that exuded a unique aura not found in ordinary women. Her slightly made-up face and the pink, crystalline luster of her lips added a touch of gentleness, and her outstanding demeanor was like a blooming night orchid.

Cai Yan looked at Yang Chen with a hint of suspicion, "What are you doing here?"

"Well..." Yang Chen rubbed his hands awkwardly and laughed, "This is a personal matter. Can I not say?"

Cai Yan looked at the grinning man with disgust but didn't let her guard down. She clearly remembered how he had knocked out two of her officers. She said expressionlessly, "When a police officer asks you a question, you must answer honestly. This is part of assisting with an investigation."

Yang Chen said slowly, "Director Cai, it's not a big deal. I was just kissing a girl by the river. I touched her chest, lifted her skirt, and pinched her thighs. If there was anything else, it was that she also grabbed my... you know... She was really excited and said it was bigger than any other man's she had touched. I was so happy that I..."

Hearing these words, Cai Yan's face turned red with embarrassment, and she gritted her teeth, "Shut up! Don't say another word!"

How shameless could this man be! Cai Yan felt like vomiting.

Yang Chen said seriously, "Director Cai, you asked me to assist with the investigation, and I've told you everything. Isn't your attitude a bit unfair to a kind and helpful citizen like me?"

Cai Yan really wanted to slap Yang Chen but thought of her duty and suppressed her anger, thinking, "A lady's revenge is ten years late." She waved her hand and said, "Get lost, leave this place quickly!"

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