Those people were very likely to be failed experiments. Thinking further, it was highly probable that Fang Yan in her previous life had also gone mad after taking such a drug.
The more Zhang Liunian thought about it, the more likely it seemed. He felt as if he had grasped the truth, but lacked evidence.
"Comrade Zhang, you should go back and wait for news. We're setting off to arrest Tang Shikou immediately." The police officer in charge of the case chatted with his colleagues, then got up and took his men to apprehend Tang Shikou.
When they arrived, Tang Shikou was still discussing with Tang Lei when Zhang Liuxing would deliver Zhang Liunian's preserved vegetable recipe.
"He has already returned to Zhangjia Village and found the source of the ingredients. He said he would get the recipe in the next couple of days, and then we can take over the entire Nan City preserved vegetable market in one go." Tang Shikou was delighted by the news from Zhang Liuxing.
As expected of Zhang Liunian's own brother, his speed was indeed remarkable.
Tang Lei also felt a sense of anticipation after hearing this. Zhang Liunian's preserved vegetable recipe was truly excellent, and it would play a crucial role in any preserved vegetable dish in the future.
If they could obtain this recipe, they would truly be able to dominate the entire country.
"Once we get that recipe, we must eliminate Zhang Liunian completely to remove future trouble," Tang Lei was not a soft-hearted person and naturally would not allow Zhang Liunian to produce the same preserved vegetables to compete with them in the market.
Moreover, the recipe was obtained from Zhang Liunian, which was rather unsavory. If Zhang Liunian was still causing trouble in front of them, wouldn't it constantly remind them of what they had done?
Who would like to see their own shortcomings?
"There's no need to wait for later. Yesterday I received news that Hong Fei was compromised during the Jiangcheng trip, but he held on tight and didn't implicate us. I also believe he wouldn't dare to do so.
However, it seems he left something behind that Zhang Liunian obtained, so we must get rid of Zhang Liunian to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.
This morning I dispatched several groups of people to abduct him, but the results are still unknown. If we capture him, we'll send him to our research laboratory to make a contribution to humanity." But if they couldn't catch him, then he would have to target Zhang Liunian's closest people. Tang Shikou had thought it through clearly; Zhang Liunian's combat strength was too high, making it impossible to defeat him openly.
But everyone has weaknesses. For example, Zhang Liunian's wife, Jiang Qingqing. It was said he loved his wife dearly, which made her a perfect weapon for them.
Also, if Zhang Liunian truly possessed any letters between him and Hong Bing, then he would be in deep trouble.
"Hong Fei failed again? That useless piece of trash." Tang Lei now also felt Hong Fei was living up to his reputation. To be called a top ten expert in Nan City, yet to fall into Zhang Liunian's hands again, even allowing Zhang Liunian to find evidence.
This Hong Fei was too incompetent. He hadn't felt this way before, but now the feeling was very clear. If he had known Hong Fei was so useless, he wouldn't have placed any expectations on him.
"I told you long ago he's unreliable, but you didn't believe me. Now, the plan has failed again, and we have to re-strategize. This time, I've decided not to act directly against Zhang Liunian. We'll find his weakness, and Zhang Liunian's weakness is his wife. If we fail to abduct him this time, we'll start with his wife."
"Use his wife as bait?" Tang Lei immediately understood his cousin's plan. Tang Shikou smiled and nodded.
But as soon as he finished smiling, his assistant rushed in in a panic, followed by a large group of police officers.
As soon as they entered, they revealed their identities and investigation warrants, and then, without any explanation, they apprehended Tang Shikou.
Tang Lei tried to intervene, but before he could utter a word, he heard the police officer say, "Tang Shikou, in collusion with Hong Fei, is involved in human trafficking, murder, and organized crime. With numerous charges against him, we must take him in for investigation. Any unrelated persons who obstruct us will also be taken in."
Tang Shikou was horrified, having never expected Hong Fei to have left so much evidence. Once this evidence was confirmed, even with the Tang family's backing, he wouldn't be able to avoid a prison sentence.
"I'll go with you." Tang Shikou was very flustered, but he couldn't show it now. The other party was formidable, and escape was impossible. Therefore, he could only place his hope on Tang Lei, asking him to notify the head of the Tang family, Tang Shikang, who was Tang Shikou's elder brother.
Tang Lei, receiving his cousin's message, nodded solemnly. After they left, he immediately went to notify Tang Shikang.
"What? My second brother was arrested? What happened?" Tang Shikang, sitting in his office at the Nan City Brick Factory, was shocked and enraged upon hearing the news about Tang Shikou, and he sprang up immediately.
"It's probably Zhang Liunian's doing. I heard from my second cousin that Hong Fei might have left something incriminating about him, which Zhang Liunian obtained..." Tang Lei recounted the incident with a grim expression.
Upon learning that it was that Zhang Liunian again who caused his second brother to be imprisoned, Tang Shikang was so furious that his nose almost twitched. "Our Tang family will never let this Zhang Liunian go. Now, quickly contact Hong Fei. If the evidence he left behind truly endangers my second brother's life, make Hong Fei take the fall for it. Then we'll do some maneuvering to ensure my second brother is released."
"Alright," Tang Lei responded and then went to handle the task.
After he left, Tang Shikang was alone in the office. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He slammed his fist heavily on the desk, but it only caused the desk to shake slightly.
"Damn it, daring to harm my second brother, Zhang Liunian, I won't let you off easily."
Tang Shikang then pondered for a moment before sending someone to retrieve all the information on Zhang Liunian that was kept by his second brother. After reviewing it, he formulated a plan and called for his subordinates, instructing them, "Send people to abduct his wife tonight. I don't believe he can do anything if his wife is in our hands."
Indeed, they were brothers. Both Tang Shikou and Tang Shikang had the same idea.
The crisis was quietly approaching, and Zhang Liunian was unaware of it. At this moment, he was receiving news that the construction site could resume work.
"They withdrew?" Zhang Liunian looked at Fang Yan, who had come to inform him of the resumption of work, with some surprise.
Fang Yan, however, was not as composed as Zhang Liunian. Upon learning that the construction site had been unsealed, she had rushed here in excitement. "I don't know what happened. I hadn't even found anyone when I received this news, which truly delighted me. The next steps will be troublesome for you. Hurry up with the construction!"
Considering the time, only a week had been delayed. As long as Zhang Liunian could complete the residential area on time, she could give the employees an explanation.
"I'll have them work overtime to catch up, you can rest assured," Zhang Liunian said. An abrupt unsealing? Zhang Liunian didn't know what had happened, but it was good news for him. The construction site could finally commence, which was perfect for arranging Shang Ma Quancai.
"Did you do something to make the Tang family restrain their actions?" Fang Yan knew it wasn't her doing, so it must be something Zhang Liunian had done, or something had happened to the Tang family.
But she preferred to believe it was Zhang Liunian's doing, because she had just heard some news.
Zhang Liunian shook his head, "How could I have such great capability? You think too highly of me."
Fang Yan pouted, "I've heard that you sent the Tang family's second-in-command to jail. Is that true?"