Xiao Mingyan left with a heavy heart. There was indeed a lot to arrange—gathering evidence from the old case and then preparing to round up everyone involved in one fell swoop. Yet, there remained a secret that Zhao Sanbai had not revealed, which would require further interrogation. The sheer complexity of it all left her burdened with worry. If Lu Qianjin discovered the situation here, he would likely send people to investigate. That would be the moment the real trouble began.
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At Xiaoyao Restaurant, the customers didn't linger long since there was no alcohol being served. Most just finished their drinks and left. By ten o'clock, the place was virtually empty. Taking advantage of the lull, Zhao Tiezhu gathered both the veteran and new staff in the main hall for a quick meeting. The veterans were unfazed, having seen their boss get into his fair share of fights, but the new hires, who had never seen so many people converge on the place at once, looked at Zhao Tiezhu with visible tension and fear.
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