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Chapter 45
The news of Hei Long’s return had shaken Donghai’s underground world to its core. His ruthless reputation spread like wildfire, and even those who had barely been touched by the chaos of the illegal circles found themselves feeling the heat of the storm brewing.
As the word spread, Huang Yuming found himself cornered. The 50 million and the demand for an apology were only the surface of Hei Long’s intentions—everyone in the underground knew that even that would likely not save him. Hei Long’s vengeance wasn’t just about money; it was about dominance, control, and the ultimate price for crossing him.
At the Golden Jade Restaurant, Huang Yuming felt the walls closing in. He was in a position where it would be impossible to satisfy Hei Long’s demands. The man was a living legend of terror. His reputation for violence was backed by years of unchallenged control over Donghai’s most dangerous operations. Yet, Jiang Ning, seemingly unaffected by the looming threat, casually dismissed the issue.
“Let him come,” Jiang Ning had said, his nonchalance almost unnerving.
For Huang Yuming, though, there was nothing casual about the situation. Jiang Ning may have been powerful, but even he couldn’t easily erase the powerful backing Hei Long had in Shengcheng. The thought of crossing such a force left Huang Yuming jittery, and he could feel the sweat running down his back as Jiang Ning spoke. Despite his nervousness, Jiang Ning’s warning about cleaning up his act carried the weight of a serious ultimatum.
Jiang Ning wasn’t just in Donghai to establish his presence with Lin Yuzhen; he had deeper motives, a purpose that extended beyond personal relationships. He was here to take down the illegal underworld that had long been flourishing in this city. His warning to Huang Yuming, wrapped in calm but resolute words, made it clear: the time for half-measures and questionable business was over.
The tension between the two men grew. Huang Yuming, once a successful businessman who had built his fortune on both legal and illegal activities, now stood on the edge of an abyss. One wrong move and his empire could crumble. He realized that Jiang Ning wasn’t just offering him a chance; he was giving him an ultimatum—clean up his act or face the consequences.
The warning wasn’t just about avoiding the wrath of Hei Long—it was about Jiang Ning himself. If you stayed in business with the wrong people or indulged in the wrong things, Jiang Ning would take action, and it wouldn’t be pretty.
As Jiang Ning walked out of the restaurant with the food for Lin Wen, Huang Yuming was left in a swirl of conflicting thoughts. His fortune, his reputation, and perhaps even his life hung in the balance. He knew Jiang Ning was a force to be reckoned with, but now he realized the stakes were higher than he could have imagined.
The decision was now in his hands: to either bow to the pressure and clean up his operations or risk losing everything to a world he could no longer control.
Meanwhile, the storm in Donghai’s illegal circles intensified. Word spread that Huang Yuming had been warned by Jiang Ning, and whispers of his clean-up campaign echoed throughout the underworld. As people scrambled to cover their tracks and sever ties with dangerous dealings, one thing became clear: Jiang Ning wasn’t just a player in the game—he was the one pulling the strings now. The fallout was just beginning.
