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Lin Yaodong held a satellite phone in his hand, his eyes icy cold: "Do you think I want this? There's a powder keg sitting on my feet; the slightest misstep will result in me being pulverized. I must remain calm and find the loophole."
"Liu Haoyu, we've worked together for many years, and we can't afford to lose our composure at this crucial moment."
"In our line of work, we absolutely cannot afford to make mistakes. One mistake can be fatal," Lin Yaodong pointed out incisively.
Liu Haoyu remained silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, but finally relented: "Alright, Lin Yaodong, I'll trust you this time. But you have to resolve this issue as soon as possible, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to you."
A ruthless glint flashed in Lin Yaodong's eyes: "Don't worry, I'll handle it personally. You also need to be prepared. If there's any sign of trouble, cut off all contact immediately." After hanging up, Lin Yaodong summoned the core members of Tazhai Village for an emergency meeting in a secret room.
Lin Yaohua, Lin Can, Lin Jingwen, and others quickly assembled, their expressions grave. They looked at Lin Yaodong.
Uncle Dong said with a solemn expression, "This matter is of utmost importance. We must work together to find the person who broke the rules. Whoever it is, once found out, they will not be let off lightly."
The crowd looked at each other, none of them daring to utter a sound.
Lin Yaodong continued, "From now on, everyone must be more vigilant and strengthen patrols and precautions. At the same time, we need to move some goods and equipment as soon as possible, just in case."
Lin Can's expression was serious, with a pistol tucked behind his waist: "Yes, Uncle."
After arranging everything, Lin Yaodong returned to his room alone, sat by the window, and looked at the night outside, his heart filled with worry.
He knew that the storm had only just begun.
This was Lin Yaodong's intuition about Qi Tongwei's downfall.
When Qi Tongwei was still in power, he basically turned a blind eye to the problems in Tazhai Village.
Moreover, Qi Tongwei is a graduate of Handong University of Political Science and Law.
Lin Yaodong recalled his past interactions with Qi Tongwei, the tacit understandings and transfers of benefits. Now that Qi Tongwei had fallen from power, it was as if an important protective umbrella had been removed from their Tazhai Village by the authorities.
He knew in his heart that every step from now on would be like walking on thin ice, and if he was not careful, the drug empire that Tazhai Village had built up over the years would collapse.
Lin Yaodong stood up and paced back and forth in the room, pondering a solution.
He understood that in addition to dealing with potential police investigations, he also needed to reassure the villagers of Tazhai and prevent anyone from doing anything detrimental to the community out of panic.
He decided to start with internal reforms, and early the next morning, he summoned all the villagers to a mobilization meeting in the village square.
Standing on the high platform, Lin Yaodong's gaze swept over everyone below and he said loudly, "Fellow villagers, it hasn't been easy for our Tazhai Village to get to where it is today. Things are tense outside right now, but don't panic. As long as we unite as one and follow the rules, there's no obstacle we can't overcome."
The villagers below the stage whispered among themselves, some with worried expressions, while others had determined looks in their eyes.
Lin Yaodong continued, "From today onwards, everyone must be more careful and cautious, and not say or do anything that should not be said. The future of our Tazhai Village is in our own hands."
Meanwhile, Lin Yunfei wasn't idle either.
Back in his room, though physically exhausted, his mind never stopped working. He carefully analyzed the clues he had gathered, pondering how to further break through Tazhai Village's defenses.
Lin Yunfei knew that Tazhai Village had been operating for many years and had a deep-rooted foundation, so it would not be easy to destroy it in one fell swoop.
However, he firmly believes that as long as he persists and finds more evidence, he will definitely be able to eradicate this malignant tumor completely.
Lin Yunfei picked up a pen and jotted down some new ideas and thoughts in his notebook, preparing for the next move.
In Tazhai Village, after arranging everything, Lin Yaodong secretly contacted several people who still had connections in the officialdom of Jingzhou City, trying to find out more information about Lin Yunfei and the special task force.
He wanted to seize the initiative in this fierce competition and find a way out for his Tazhai Village.
. . . . . .
The following day, in Tazhai Village, Dongshan City.
One night, a cold, sharp wind swept in, accompanied by a sudden downpour. Li Fei, a narcotics officer from the Dongshan City Public Security Bureau's Narcotics Control Brigade, led a team in a night raid on Tazhai Village, arresting Lin Shengwen, who was involved in drug manufacturing and trafficking.
His elder brother, Lin Shengwu, along with other villagers, surrounded Li Fei and the other four.
Just as both sides were in a sorry state in the rain and neither was willing to give in, the villagers called "Uncle Dong," who was actually the village committee director, Lin Yaodong.
Led by Deputy Director Lin Yaohua, who was holding a black umbrella, another group of people made a grand entrance.
This person was indeed someone of considerable importance; he was both the former Party Secretary and the head of the eldest branch of the Lin family, as well as a representative to the Municipal People's Congress. Among this group, Lin Zonghui, the head of the third branch of the Lin family, was also present, with villager Lin Tianhao holding an umbrella for him.
Li Fei, a calm, collected, and meticulous man, with Lin Yaodong's assurance, had his partner Song Yang bring out Lin Shengwen from his third branch of the family.
After being confronted, Lin Yaodong released him, and the villagers allowed the police officers to escort Lin Shengwen away from Tazhai. Only Lin Shengwu could not bear to see his brother arrested. In full view of everyone, he destroyed the evidence of the methamphetamine and loudly warned his brother.
"Shengwen! You only admit to the crimes you committed. Don't talk nonsense about anything else!" Lin Shengwu shouted.
Seeing this, Lin Shengwen knew the evidence had been destroyed and felt a sense of relief: "I understand, brother."
Lin Yaodong looked at Lin Shengwu's actions and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He knew he couldn't afford to give the police a clue at this moment, or his years of planning would be ruined. He turned to Li Fei and said, "Officer Li, you've taken the person away. I hope you can handle this fairly. However, I must remind you, Tazhai Village is not a place where you can run wild."
Li Fei sneered, his gaze unwavering as he replied, "Director Lin, we are simply acting in accordance with the law. We will not let anyone in Tazhai Village break the law." With that, he led his team, escorting Lin Shengwen away from Tazhai Village.
Lin Yaodong watched their departing figures, lost in thought. He knew this incident was just the beginning, and more trouble might follow. He turned to Lin Yaohua and Lin Zonghui and said, "Yaohua, Zonghui, immediately arrange for people to move the drug-making equipment out of the village, leaving no trace. At the same time, notify everyone that no one should make any rash moves recently, and everything should be done according to the rules."
Lin Yaohua and Lin Zonghui nodded and quickly went to arrange the relevant matters. Lin Yaodong returned to his room, sat at his desk, and fell into deep thought. He understood that Tazhai Village had fallen into an unprecedented crisis and that a solution had to be devised as soon as possible.
At this moment, Lin Shengwu found Lin Yaodong and said anxiously, "Uncle Dong, my brother... will he betray us all?" Lin Yaodong glanced at him and said calmly, "Shengwu, there's no use worrying about this now. You have to trust your brother. He's a smart man and knows what to say and what not to say. Besides, we can't just sit here and wait to die; we have to take the initiative."
Lin Shengwu nodded, but a trace of worry remained in his eyes. Lin Yaodong patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, as long as we are united, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome. What you need to do now is go back and reassure your family, and don't let them panic."
Lin Shengwu responded and turned to leave. Lin Yaodong, however, continued to ponder his next move. He knew that this battle with the police had only just begun, and he needed to be fully prepared.