Chapter 1

At seven o'clock in the evening, a luxurious cruise ship quietly rested on the banks of the Dragon River. The night scenes on both sides of the river were reflected on the water, as if mirroring two worlds, the ripples shimmering, creating a beautiful spectacle.

At this moment, Su Tianyu stood in the full-view restaurant on the second floor of the cruise ship, putting the final touches on the arrangements.

Besides him, Li Mingsheng, and Su Tianbei, the only others in the room were some service staff and a few security guards.

Although the number of security guards was small, they were all well-trained experts, all elites personally selected by Hou Guoyu.

In addition, some security guards patrolled the shore to ensure the safety of the entire banquet.

Gu Baishun, wearing an expensive black suit and tie, stood on the shore, responsible for greeting tonight's distinguished guests outside.

Soon, a black car appeared in sight. Gu Baishun immediately recognized the identity of the car's owner, so he took out the walkie-talkie and said, "Bureau Chief Su, the An family is here."

Sitting on the second floor, Su Tianyu heard this and immediately got up and walked out.

Su Tianbei called out, "Where are you going?"

"I'll greet them personally!" Su Tianyu scurried off, constantly adjusting his hair with both hands.

"Look at your eagerness," Old Li said, sipping tea, his eyes showing disdain.

Two minutes later, Su Tianyu ran outside and quickly walked to the shore.

Gu Baishun looked at him, slightly surprised, but immediately reacted and stood silently to the side.

Two or three minutes later, the An family's car slowly stopped on the shore.

Su Tianyu quickly stepped forward, diligently bent over, and opened the car door. "Commander An, please."

"Mm," An Zecheng, wearing a straight black overcoat, glanced at him and stepped out of the car.

He accepted Su Tianyu's attentiveness without hesitation.

Normally, Su Tianyu shouldn't be doing this kind of work. But the situation was different now. With his father's identity confirmed, the details of etiquette no longer mattered.

An Qiqi, holding the doll's arm, got out of the car from the other side. Both girls wore light makeup and were dressed elegantly, nodding to Su Tianyu as a greeting.

After An Zecheng got out, he didn't talk about anything else but asked, "Is your second brother here?"

Su Tianyu quickly replied, "Yes, yes, he's waiting inside. Commander An, this way please."

With that, the group walked towards the ship.

After entering the cabin, with no outsiders around, he smiled and asked, "Uncle, did you drink the wine I sent you?"

An Zecheng turned his head and glanced at him, saying blandly, "Your mouth is getting more refined. You'll have to supply me for the long term."

Su Tianyu nodded repeatedly, "I'll open a wine cellar tomorrow."

"Heh," An Zecheng smiled, not continuing the conversation.

An Qiqi and the doll silently followed behind, just whispering to each other, without interrupting their conversation.

Soon, they arrived on the second floor and entered the restaurant.

Li Mingsheng saw them and stood up to greet them. "Heh, Old An, it's been a while since we last met."

"It has been a while," An Zecheng quickly stepped forward and shook hands with Li Mingsheng. "The Dragon City situation is becoming increasingly clear. We should interact more in the future."

"You don't act unless you're going to strike like thunder. To be honest, I admire you immensely…!" Li Mingsheng didn't even want his old face anymore. Before, whenever he mentioned An Zecheng, he would definitely curse and swear, but his expression changed completely, almost calling him "old buddy."

The Li faction had nothing else but valued authenticity!

After a brief exchange of greetings, Su Tianyu and Su Tianbei helped pull out chairs, allowing everyone to sit down.

As everyone was chatting, Gu Baishun's voice sounded in Su Tianyu's earpiece: "Bureau Chief Su, the Tan family is here."

Hearing this, Su Tianyu gently stood up and politely said, "Please chat for a while, everyone. Commander Tan has arrived, I'll go greet him."

Li Mingsheng waved his hand. "Go quickly."

An Zecheng also nodded, and Su Tianyu then walked out.

Behind him, Old Li looked at Su Tianyu and said with emotion, "I've been cultivating him for six or seven years, and he's just starting to show some promise. You came along with a long-term plan and directly picked a finished product."

"Heh," An Zecheng smiled. "I've also been raising my daughter for over twenty years."

The two understood each other tacitly, and An Qiqi smiled sweetly, acknowledging her father's words.

…

Five minutes later, the Tan family's car arrived on the banks of the Dragon River. Gu Baishun immediately stepped forward and opened the car door for Tan Hengqiang.

Tan Hengqiang and his son, as well as Zhang Xunchen, got out of the car one after another. Su Tianyu walked over, standing on the Li faction's position, and extended his hand in a manner that was neither humble nor arrogant, saying, "Commander Tan! Good evening!"

Tan Hengqiang stood in place, shook hands with Su Tianyu, and heavily patted him on the shoulder. "The Dragon City is changing with the times, one generation replacing another! The younger generation is to be feared!"

Su Tianyu smiled and politely complimented, "Compared to you, I'm still far behind. The important affairs of Dragon City still need you, Commander Tan, to take charge. Especially in the recent case, I want to thank you for your silent support."

Tan Hengqiang smiled and nodded, both of them looking friendly.

You should know that when the garrison was in opposition to the administrative faction a few years ago, Old Tan had scolded Su Tianyu as a bastard and a little wolf cub. In the blink of an eye, he had become a promising young man.

Alas, so very real.

Su Tianyu then greeted Tan Mingchao and Zhang Xunchen, and the group walked into the cabin and came to the second-floor restaurant.

As soon as they met, everyone in the room stood up. The three big shots met, exchanged simple greetings, shook hands, and then took their seats.

Amidst everyone's laughter and chatter, the banquet officially began.

The cruise ship raised its anchor, and with a blast of its horn, slowly sailed along the Dragon River. Security guards patrolled the deck and along the roads on both sides of the river, protecting the safety of the cruise ship.

In the restaurant, the chef began to serve the dishes, and plates of colorful and fragrant food were continuously brought to the table.

These foods were carefully selected by Su Tianyu and were all the hometown dishes of the three big shots, ensuring they would suit their tastes. In addition, the liquor on the table was also a special supply from the Hua region, with a soy sauce-like aroma and a pure taste.

Through the surrounding glass, the Dragon City night scene on both sides of the river could be seen, adding a touch of elegance to the delicious food.

At the dining table, a total of nine people were seated. Old Li's side consisted of him, Su Tianyu, and Su Tianbei. The An family included Old An, An Qiqi, and the doll. The garrison's representatives were Tan Hengqiang and his son, as well as Zhang Xunchen.

Everyone took their seats, and regardless of any past grudges, they were put aside for the moment. At this moment, everyone was like friends and juniors, raising their glasses, toasting, and chatting happily.

Half an hour later, everyone had eaten almost enough. Tan Hengqiang gently put down his chopsticks, looked at Li Mingsheng, and said, "Old Li, as you get older, you seem to be getting more energetic."

Li Mingsheng waved his hand. "Energetic, what energy? Ever since the Saint Paul City incident, the Second Division has cut ties with us. We, this group of people, have now become orphans, and everything has to be done by ourselves. In this situation, from time to time, some people still want to use us as pawns."

Old Li's words were meaningful and pointed.

Tan Hengqiang heard this and chuckled, about to speak.

At this moment, An Zecheng next to him interjected, "Speaking of using pawns, I have something to say."