Chapter 92

Several underlings pushed the responsibility around, and before Boss Huang's expression turned even uglier, one of them stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said, "Boss, these new recruits are harder than the stones in a latrine! No matter how much money we offer, none of them take it! Let alone asking about Commander Gao."

With someone taking the lead, the others also chimed in. One of them, with a bruised face, pouted and grumbled, "Boss, I just mentioned Commander Gao outside the barracks yesterday, and they beat me up like I was their father's killer! They even called me a spy and locked me up for a whole day! They didn't even give me a sip of water! Luckily, the brothers found a guarantor to prove I was a citizen of Shanghai, or I would still be in there! I've never seen such ruthless recruits!"

"Commander Gao is indeed good at managing his subordinates!" Boss Huang stroked the ring on his hand and said in a deep voice.

The underlings looked at each other, unsure how to respond. Boss Huang cleared his throat and said, "Tell the brothers to be on their best behavior. Commander Gao is still in Shanghai! Don't give him any trouble at this time. If anyone offends Commander Gao and causes me trouble..."

Boss Huang's goldfish eyes scanned the faces of his underlings, his voice cold, "Don't blame me for not showing brotherhood!"

He paused, then softened his tone, "Commander Gao is different from General Lu and Commander He. This man is incredibly wealthy! He doesn't need our small contributions! Have you all heard? Commander Gao bought a large warship from the British, and it cost ten million dollars! Dollars!!!"

As soon as Boss Huang finished speaking, there was a commotion below. One of the underlings exclaimed, "Boss, is this true? Last time, many people donated money to buy a warship? That's amazing, ten million dollars!"

Everyone became excited and started shouting. Although this news was already known nationwide, the exact amount had not been widely circulated. Boss Huang had received the information from the French, and when he first heard the figure, he was so shocked that his hands trembled and he couldn't speak for a while.

Ten million dollars, damn it, how much opium would you have to sell to earn that much! Boss Huang was stunned and immediately told himself that Commander Gao was not someone he could provoke!

Boss Huang wanted to establish a connection with the promising Commander Gao. He specially sent his underlings to find out about Commander Gao's interests, hoping to curry favor by catering to his preferences. But he didn't expect Commander Gao to be so strict with his subordinates!

Boss Huang had been in Shanghai for decades, and he had seen and met countless people. He had befriended all sorts of heroes and good men from the north and south.

But he had never encountered someone like Gao Yang. Young and capable, wealthy, and with a large following. His army was battle-hardened, and in just two years, he had risen from a small security unit to conquer several provinces, undefeated in battle!

Commander Gao had been close with the Americans and now had ties with the British! This level of skill was unmatched in the country! Of course, this was largely due to Gao Yang's immense wealth! Boss Huang had a vague feeling that no one in the country could rival him, and unifying the nation was just a matter of time!

This was why Boss Huang wanted to establish a relationship with Gao Yang. But now, it was like a rat trying to steal an egg, with no way to start.

Boss Huang's underlings were just petty thugs. They were good at collecting protection money, gambling, and womanizing, but they were not suited for befriending military figures or gathering high-level intelligence!

Boss Huang rubbed his head and thought to himself, "There's no other way, I'll have to wait until the French hold a banquet to meet him."

He looked up at the excited underlings and said sternly, "That's Commander Gao's money, why are you so excited? Get back to your work."

The room immediately quieted down. Boss Huang tapped the table and said in a deep voice, "Have you found the people who burned down my nightclub? It's been so long, and there's no news! Are you all just eating for free?"

The underlings all lowered their heads, afraid to look at the angry Boss Huang. After a while, one of them said softly, "Boss, it's not that the brothers aren't trying, but those people seem to have vanished! We've searched the entire Shanghai and found no trace of them! It's like they've disappeared into thin air! Lihe Trading Company might know something, but Boss, the brothers are afraid to provoke the foreigners!"

"Enough!" Boss Huang slapped the table in frustration and said angrily, "Get back to your work!"

After dismissing the underlings, Boss Huang sat quietly in his chair, lost in thought. Since his divorce, there was no woman to manage the house, and he had lost his position as the boss. A series of troubles had left him full of anger.

For some reason, his right eyelid had been twitching all day! He was extremely irritable, always feeling a tightness in his chest, as if something bad was about to happen!

"Hey~~" Feeling frustrated, Boss Huang got up and went to the opium room to smoke.

After smoking, the dazed Boss Huang went straight to bed. He didn't know that near the Huang Mansion, about thirty battle-hardened veterans were resting and waiting for the early morning!

After a nearly three-hour flight on Hong Kong Airlines, Gao Yang arrived at Incheon Airport.

Kim Yong-nam was already waiting at the airport to pick him up. Gao Yang drove Kim Yong-nam's BMW back to his apartment. He had arranged for his bodyguards and assistants to stay at a hotel, not wanting to be disturbed during his date.

When he returned to the apartment, it was almost 1 a.m. Gao Yang had already asked Kim Yong-nam, and he knew that Jung Soo-jung's schedule had ended around 10 p.m., and she should be back at the dormitory by now.

Shaking his head, he threw his phone and wallet on the sofa and went to take a shower, as he had been sweating from the heat while shopping in Hong Kong.

After a refreshing shower, he poured himself a glass of whiskey. Gao Yang opened his laptop and started searching for news about Jung Soo-jung.

There was nothing special, just some videos and news about her appearances on shows and new song promotions. Of course, with Kim Yong-nam watching over her, nothing would happen to her.

He watched the new song video twice, and seeing the bright and cheerful Jung Soo-jung on stage, he felt a warm feeling in his heart. After finishing his drink, he checked the time, which was already close to 2 a.m. He stretched and went to bed.

While Gao Yang was sleeping soundly, in the 1925 timeline, outside the Huang Mansion in the French Concession, dozens of fully armed men with MP18 submachine guns quietly gathered around the mansion.

Zhang Xinghai had already changed into a black short outfit, wearing gloves and high-top leather shoes, with an MP18 slung across his shoulder.

He looked at the Huang Mansion, turned to Zhang Zhonglin, and said, "Zhonglin, you take the second squad to secure the back door. There shouldn't be any tunnels, but check thoroughly to prevent anyone from escaping! Synchronize your watches, we move at 3 a.m.!"

Zhang Zhonglin nodded and led a group towards the back door. Hu Conglu had already provided a simple map of the Huang Mansion and the surrounding area during dinner, so everyone had a general idea of the layout.

Zhang Xinghai hid in a corner, quietly lit a cigarette, and smoked it. This was a habit of his; whenever he faced a tense and dangerous situation, he would smoke a cigarette to suppress the fear deep inside.

He stubbed out the cigarette, looked up at the moon, which was barely visible through the clouds, and smiled softly. Checking his Casio mechanical watch, it was 2:55 a.m.

Zhang Xinghai knew that the mechanical watches issued to officers and non-commissioned officers were very accurate, and the time for action was approaching!

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, they were filled with a cold, murderous intent. He nodded to his comrades, and the group began to move towards the Huang Mansion.

After the arrival of German instructors, Gao Yang's troops had started night training. Although they were not as elite as modern special forces, they were capable of night operations.

Zhang Xinghai and his men hid a few dozen meters from the Huang Mansion, waiting quietly. Only a few thugs in short shirts and hats were smoking and chatting at the front gate.

This was the time when the human body was most fatigued, and the thugs clearly had no interest in looking around. They could only stay awake by smoking and chatting, completely unaware of the elite soldiers hiding just a few dozen meters away.

Time ticked by, and the moon was completely hidden behind thick clouds, leaving the ground in darkness. Only the front gate of the Huang Mansion had a faint light.

Zhang Xinghai crouched, his eyes fixed on his watch. When the minute hand reached 3 a.m., he stood up, waved his hand, and a few soldiers quietly moved towards the front gate.

Zhang Xinghai's plan was to eliminate the guards at the gate first and then sneak in, reducing the time for Boss Huang to escape. If that failed, they would break through directly.

He kept his eyes on the gate, and as the soldiers moved in, his finger tightened on the trigger.

Suddenly, there was a shout at the gate, followed by gunshots. They were exposed! Zhang Xinghai punched the wall in frustration and shouted, "Charge in!!!"

(PS: I went to visit relatives today and drank with my brother until now. The update is late, I'm sorry everyone. Thank you to all the friends who support this book and those who have donated. I sincerely appreciate your support!)