Inside the car!
Third Master Zhong's mouth hung wide open: "He… he… he… won? Rong Xing… was defeated? And taken away… I must be dreaming… Rong Xing, which has dominated the Pu Region for decades, has actually fallen into the hands of Qin Jiang…"
Slap!
Second Master Zhong slapped him directly across the face.
Third Master Zhong covered his face: "Why did you hit me…"
Second Master Zhong: "My hand really hurts! It's real… Rong Xing really was defeated, and the Northern Land Black Dragon, Qin Jiang, has truly made a powerful entry into the region…"
Both of them couldn't believe it! They knew all too well just how capable Rong Xing was in the Pu Region; it was truly intricate and deep-rooted.
It wouldn't have been hard for Rong Xing to wipe out others!
But for others to wipe them out was incredibly difficult. In terms of manpower, local connections, and methods, they had nothing to fear in the Pu Region. Yet, that big shot from the mainland, Qin Jiang, had managed to wipe out Rong Xing despite being at a disadvantage in every aspect.
And he did it in just one day!
Who could not be shocked? Who could easily accept this!
Third Master Zhong: "How did he do it…"
Second Master Zhong: "I'm not sure! But from what we just saw, it's clear that Qin Jiang and Commissioner Wang are working together! All that talk about bringing in people from his hometown and surrounding Rong Xing's base was just a scheme aimed at Rong Xing—the goal was to wipe them out…"
He vaguely guessed the general situation of what happened today.
After all… neither of them were fools! Having seen the whole process and the outcome, they could basically deduce the inside story after a little bit of reasoning.
It wasn't hard to understand… just a bit mind-boggling…
For instance, to wipe out Rong Xing, one would need substantial evidence of criminal activity. Where did this evidence come from? Why did it appear at such a coincidental time? And it just so happened that Qin Jiang brought people to use it to wipe them out.
Second Master Zhong: "He actually managed to pull off something so unbelievable… This Qin Jiang… is truly unfathomable…"
Third Master Zhong nodded: "To think I believed he was being too impulsive just a moment ago. It turns out I was the clown… I only saw the surface and didn't see what he was really planning to do…"
Zhong Ling didn't think that much; her mind was entirely filled with the fact that Qin Jiang was safe… and Rong Xing had been wiped out…
"Second Uncle, Third Uncle… Qin Jiang is fine… Rong Xing is wiped out! Qin Jiang is completely safe now!"
Second Master Zhong: "It's more than just safe… From now on, Qin Jiang's reputation will definitely resound throughout the Pu Region. He's not just safe; he's truly awesome now. Who wouldn't have to call him Master Qin upon seeing him!"
Third Master Zhong: "Plus, with his connection to the Ning Family and his apparent connection to Commissioner Pu, who in the Pu Region would dare not show him some respect in the future… I reckon that after today, the number of factions wanting to curry favor with him will be countless; they won't even be able to get in line…"
Second Master Zhong: "Commissioner Pu wiped out Rong Xing! Who would dare to act recklessly in the Pu Region from now on! It's clear that Qin Jiang has connected with Commissioner Pu… there will certainly be no shortage of people wanting to curry favor with him…"
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Both men instinctively looked at Zhong Ling. They had originally thought that her involvement with Qin Jiang was a bad thing, something that could drag the Zhong Family down with him. But now, the bad had turned into a good thing! Adding flowers to a brocade is not as good as providing help in times of need; the friendship their Zhong Family had established with Qin Jiang in advance was now invaluable.
Third Master Zhong: "Zhong Ling! Then you should prepare some gifts and go see Qin Jiang… catch up on old times…"
Zhong Ling: "I… I'm not going… If I go now, it'll look like I'm scrambling to curry favor with him…"
Third Master Zhong: "So what if you're scrambling to curry favor with him? How many people right now want to curry favor with him but can't even get the chance?"
Zhong Ling: "I'm not going, anyway! Qin Jiang and I are friends! Friends shouldn't curry favor with each other…"
Third Master Zhong: "You…"
Second Master Zhong: "That's enough! Let's not get involved in the matter between Zhong Ling and Qin Jiang; let them develop it on their own!"
"Being too deliberate will only backfire…"
"The Zhong Family doesn't expect to bask in Qin Jiang's glory much; we just hope to have an extra protective talisman in the Pu Region, that's all…"
Third Master Zhong: "Alright! What you said makes sense. I was too obsessed before…"
Meanwhile.
As the onlookers left, the news that Rong Xing had been wiped out by Qin Jiang spread rapidly throughout the Pu Region:
"What? Really? The whole of Rong Xing was arrested? How did Qin Jiang manage that? My goodness… this is a huge deal…"
"I take back what I just said about Qin Jiang being stupid. This Qin Jiang is not ordinary… No wonder he's been able to make such a big name for himself."
"A powerful outsider taking control—a pure, powerful outsider taking control!"
Zhou Family!
When the Clan Head of the Zhou Family learned of this, his expression was extremely ugly. After all, Rong Xing was the most loyal and vicious dog the Zhou Family had raised. Not only did they help them with junket operations, but they also helped them with some shady dealings. Now that Rong Xing had been arrested, it wasn't just a huge loss for the Zhou Family; it was also likely to pull out the radish and reveal the mud, implicating them as well.
A clan elder cursed: "Qin Jiang is being too ruthless. Even if you want to beat a dog, you have to look at its owner. He clearly doesn't put us in his eyes…"
Another clan elder chimed in: "If you ask me, we need to show Qin Jiang some color, otherwise everyone will think the Zhou Family is easy to bully, unable to even protect the dogs under our command."
"This Rong Xing is also trash. To leave a tail while doing things and get caught… they can't be brought into polite society…"
"Enough!" The Clan Head said loudly: "We cannot touch that Qin Jiang for now! This operation was clearly a joint effort between him and Commissioner Pu. He now represents the will of Commissioner Pu. If we touch him, we will only be asking for trouble. The priority right now is to consider how to let this matter subside as quickly as possible and not let Commissioner Pu use it as an excuse…"
"It affects the gambling licenses in our hands…"
"This is the top priority!"
Once these words were spoken, the various clan elders nodded one after another.
Rong Xing was ruined, so be it! It was just a dog raised by the Zhou Family; they could just raise another one. But the gambling licenses were a major issue! They had long known that Commissioner Pu intended to introduce gambling licenses, and they were afraid he would use this as an excuse.
Just like that… the subsequent meeting content turned to the gambling license situation, and no one mentioned the name Rong Xing again.
Until the meeting ended!
The Clan Head only said: "Send someone to contact Rong Xing and tell him to keep his mouth tight; don't talk nonsense about things he shouldn't say."
Ning Family!
"Hahaha…"
Ning Hua couldn't stop laughing up at the sky upon receiving this news, straightening his back in front of the astonished clan uncles in the hall.
Not everyone in the Ning Family agreed with the friendly importance placed on Qin Jiang. Some clan elders looked down on Qin Jiang for his background in the underworld, considering him unfit for polite society. Especially after yesterday's incident where Qin Jiang was attacked and brought in people from his hometown, many elders in the Ning Family believed that Qin Jiang was too impulsive and not suitable to be befriended, telling Ning Hua not to associate with Qin Jiang in the future.
At that time, Ning Hua had retorted angrily at his elders but lacked the confidence to back it up!
But now… Ning Hua pointed at the elders with full confidence and said: "I'll just ask you all: Is my big brother Qin Jiang awesome or what?"
The elders: …