Taizhai Village.
The Lin Family Ancestral Hall.
Lin Yaodong had just offered incense to his ancestors and was washing his hands in the basin.
He took the towel handed to him by a subordinate and carefully wiped his hands clean.
Lin Yaodong was over fifty, somewhat thin, but with a spirited presence.
He wore glasses and dressed with a certain air of refined elegance.
Yet, his sharp and decisive aura, betrayed by subtle hints, was enough to make anyone's heart pound.
On the surface, Lin Yaodong was the village secretary of Taizhai, a local notable who had brought capital from Hong Kong to invest in his hometown.
But those in the know were aware.
This deceptively polite man, nicknamed 'Uncle Dong', was far from being a benevolent local. He was a ruthless drug lord!
Under his management for over a decade, Taizhai had become the biggest tumor in Dongshan city.
From manufacturing to transporting and selling, Lin Yaodong had turned Taizhai into a drug distribution network.
Every villager in Taizhai was a node in this network, all bound to his relentless, criminal enterprise!
The drugs that spread from here reached throughout Southeast Asia.
If Taizhai was a drug kingdom, then Lin Yaodong was its king, a king with absolute power over life and death!
As soon as Lin Yaodong finished washing his hands, Lin Yaohua and Lin Can, his brother and nephew respectively, who had been waiting nearby, quickly approached him. Lin Can was eager to speak.
However, Lin Yaodong raised his hand to stop him.
“Acan, haven't I told you countless times, you need to be calm in times of trouble?”
“The ancestral hall is not a place for discussions, don't disturb the ancestors' rest. Let's go outside.”
He then walked out.
Lin Yaohua was Lin Yaodong's younger brother, his features mirroring his older brother's: calm and reserved. He was also the second master of Taizhai.
Lin Can, on the other hand, was Lin Yaohua's son. He wore a small suit and shoes, slicked back his hair, and was quite arrogant.
Both father and son held great respect for Lin Yaodong, but also harbored a hint of fear.
Don't be fooled by Lin Yaodong's gentle demeanor.
Anyone who crossed him would meet a gruesome end…
Once they stepped out of the ancestral hall, Lin Yaodong calmly asked, “What is it?”
Lin Yaohua looked at Lin Can.
Lin Can quickly replied, “Uncle Dong, there's been an incident. Shengwen and Shengwu, the two brothers, failed.”
Lin Yaodong frowned, “Did anyone get caught?”
Lin Can quickly replied, “No, but Shengwen died, and some of the younger brothers were killed too. Shengwu lost an ear.”
“The others who were sent out have returned.”
Lin Yaodong immediately asked, “Did you recover the bodies?”
Lin Can shook his head, “No, according to those who came back, the Narcotics Task Force has a new sharpshooter.”
“They’ve never seen him before, but his aim is deadly. Shengwu was trying to recover his brother’s body and lost his ear in the process.”
Lin Yaodong was silent for a moment, then said, “Do it according to the rules. Take a settlement fund from the first house’s account for both Shengwu’s family and the dead brother’s family.”
“Tell Shengwu to leave Dongshan for a while and lie low. He shouldn’t come back anytime soon.”
Lin Can nodded. He hesitated for a moment, then asked, “Uncle Dong, Shengwu seems very agitated after he returned. He’s determined to avenge his brother’s death!”
“I’m worried he won’t listen to reason and might act on his own. Maybe…”
Lin Yaodong’s face turned cold, “If he doesn’t listen, then send someone to escort him away! Do I have to teach you this simple task?”
“Also, make sure everyone keeps their mouths shut! If even a whisper leaks out, you know the consequences!”
Lin Can was startled and quickly agreed, then left to make arrangements.
As soon as Lin Can left, Lin Yaohua stepped forward.
Lin Yaodong looked at Lin Can's retreating figure, his tone filled with a hint of disappointment, “Acan is still too green. I know he’s close to Shengwu, they’ve been friends since childhood, but a true man should not be swayed by emotions!”
Lin Yaohua quickly nodded, “I’ll give him a good talking-to.”
Lin Yaodong continued, “Shengwen and Shengwu failed this time. You need to contact Chen Guangrong directly.”
“We must get rid of Tang Xiaohu before he can be interrogated!”
Lin Yaohua hesitated, “Brother, Chen Guangrong just provided us with the information about the Narcotics Task Force’s route and time for transporting Tang Xiaohu back to Dongshan.”
“Our people failed this time, the police will definitely suspect an inside leak.”
“Asking Chen Guangrong to eliminate Tang Xiaohu at this time, when he risks exposing himself, he might not agree.”
Lin Yaodong said coldly, “He doesn’t have to do it himself. All we need is an opportunity.”
He thought for a moment, then said, “Tell Chen Guangrong to arrange for Tang Xiaohu’s release on medical parole.”
“Once this is done, the new villa I just bought in Dongshan Manor will be his.”