Chapter 105 - 97: Looking for me, Xiao Zhang, what’s the matter? (Second release)
Zhao Dapao walked out of the security booth, his chest stained with some fresh blood, and nodded at Li Yu.
Seeing this, Li Yu let the composed man drive the car in further, while Yang Tianlong and the others simply got out of the car, holding submachine guns in their hands, and the part-time workers were also carrying some crossbows and Long Knives.
"Do we need to leave two people behind?" Yang Tianlong asked as he got out of the car, pointing to the part-time workers nearby.
Li Yu glanced at the composed man and said, "No, we're already short on people, let's not split up now."
Then he looked at the composed man and added, "Let's go, lead the way, drive straight there!"
Yang Tianlong and the others simply sat in those two cars and headed directly towards the large house where Boss Zhang was located.
Capture the ringleader first, in order to destroy the followers!
As for the small fries, they were unimportant. If they could be dealt with all at once, then so be it.
It had to be said, their guard was indeed far too relaxed. Along the way, they encountered a few people, but none were Boss Zhang's close subordinates; they looked pale and emaciated, skin and bones. There was not a hint of vitality on them, their eyes blank, as if devoid of any hopes for life.
Upon seeing the two cars, they looked up, but quickly lowered their heads again, as if nothing could grab their attention.
It seemed like they were indifferent to everything. In fact, their apathy was largely related to Boss Zhang's management. Ever since Boss Zhang took charge, he had implemented a tiered management system. Previously, the closer people were to him, the higher the position they held and the better the benefits they enjoyed in his mine. The rest had no choice but to struggle at the bottom.
Since Boss Zhang took control, fewer and fewer people had defected to his side; some even tried to escape his power to defect to Director Zhang's side, but after Boss Zhang discovered this, he executed those who attempted to flee, and no one dared to run away after that. Moreover, many of those who came to his side had families and children, and it was difficult for them to escape in the short term.
Under the high-pressure environment, under unequal policies, more and more people felt the oppression, felt a tremendous sense of injustice, and their sense of belonging to this power weakened.
Thus, when they saw some strangers other than the composed man, they didn't pay too much attention. Or rather, it didn't matter to them who else came in...
Now it was noon, and Boss Zhang and his crew were inside the big house having their meal. Li Yu and the others drove the cars directly to the door.
Stop the car!
Li Yu got out of the car holding a submachine gun, followed by Li Hang, Yang Tianlong, Li Tie, Li Gang, and Zhao Dapao—five part-time workers.
Along with the composed man and a young man.
"You five, guard the door. If anyone comes out, kill them directly!" Li Yu told the five workers.
The leader, Ding Jiu, immediately replied, "Okay, you can count on us."
Li Yu nodded and then turned around to survey the surrounding environment of Yugu Platform:
Around the exterior of this house, there were also about ten people outside.
It was the beginning of spring, the season of warm sunshine. The sun was just right, and the breeze was not harsh.
The sunlight shone on the grass, vivid and lush.
There was a small house nearby, with a low door, but the sun shone brightly,
The grass was producing its seeds, and the wind was swaying its leaves.
Without speech, it was rather beautiful.
Looking to the right-hand railing, a tranquil river shimmered under the sunlight,
Some people were sunbathing there. If you ignored their emaciated faces, their empty and lifeless eyes, and only saw their silhouettes from the back.
Even then, it would feel quite beautiful.
The scenery was beautiful, yet, most people here did not live as beautifully as one might imagine.
So...
When they saw Li Yu and the others, with submachine guns slung over their shoulders, about to head inside, expressions varied. Some looked on like onlookers at a spectacle, some reveled in schadenfreude, some were indifferent, some had faces filled with fear, and some seemed eager to join in the fun...
The one thing that was absent was: no one went to warn Boss Zhang and the others about the "intruders". In fact, seeing Li Yu and his companions armed with submachine guns, many were too apprehensive their actions might impede Li Yu and team's operations that numerous individuals ceased their activities.
Heh! Talk about unity!
Witnessing this scene, Li Yu had much to contemplate as well. A force as dispersed as sand, no matter its numbers, was worthless and incapable of resistance. Sometimes, within a disunited force, the more people, the weaker the battle power that could be mustered.
Internal strife!
Sometimes, it's only with internal unity that great power can burst forth. Hence, from the very beginning, Li Yu had no intention of taking in too many people at the base. Every person who entered had been meticulously selected and vetted.
To ensure internal cohesion and the ability to fight uniformly in one direction.
Shifting his focus back, Li Yu turned his head and charged directly through the main gate.
Bang!
The gate was kicked open, and Li Yu immediately rushed in, followed closely by Yang Tianlong and the others squeezing through.
Inside were dozens of people, some standing, some sitting, some embracing girls, some showing signs of drunkenness...
But at this moment, with a loud bang, the ambiance seemed to freeze instantly, with many eyes fixed on the doorway. Upon seeing Li Yu and the others, especially the submachine guns in their hands, the room fell silent.
Only Boss Zhang, sitting in the center, had not yet seen what had happened behind him as he was busy getting two girls to pour him drinks with his back towards Li Yu and company.
Seemingly sensing the eerie calmness, the previously noisy environment quickly quieted down. The two men in front of Boss Zhang whispered, "Boss, there's trouble!"
Upon hearing this, Boss Zhang pushed the girls aside and slammed his glass down onto the glass table with force!
Thud!
The glass shattered.
Much like Boss Zhang's mood at the moment.
Was there actually someone daring to cause trouble? Didn't they know he detested being disturbed while eating and drinking the most? Haven't the people he killed last time learned their lesson? Weren't they killed ruthlessly enough? It seems this time, he needed to make them suffer properly.
Anger!
Boss Zhang felt insulted, his authority greatly challenged—no one had ever been brazen in front of him in this city!
"Who's the heart-bellied, gall-emboldened fool daring to stir up trouble? Are they tired of living?" As Boss Zhang said this... he stood up...
The leather sofa made a sizzling sound as he rose.
Boss Zhang, dressed like an old farmer, turned around slowly. Despite his angry expression, to others, he still appeared to be smiling.
What came into view was Boss Zhang's dark face, his deep-set eyes now ablaze with rage.
Turn around, look back.
Upon seeing Li Yu and the others all holding submachine guns.
"Eh... damn..."
In an instant, his eyes revealed confusion, astonishment, fear, and some incomprehension. But his expression quickly changed, a hint of slyness in his eyes, and a touch of unease.
"Ahahaha," Boss Zhang let out a laugh he thought hearty.
Ingratiatingly, he said, "This must be some misunderstanding! What can I do for you fine gentlemen?"