After ten years undercover, I'm giving up.

As soon as he answered the call, his expression changed drastically.

"What? The ransom of 150 million US dollars has already been transferred, but the young master of the Daigo family was still killed by ruthless criminals?"

House was taken aback.

Almost all the police officers in the command center were also stunned by the news at the same time.

The worst outcome has occurred.

The money was taken by the kidnappers.

The hostages did not survive.

Upon hearing this news, the 79-year-old Lin Daheng was so shocked that he felt a tightness in his chest and almost suffered a myocardial infarction.

He quickly took out a nitroglycerin pill and swallowed it.

Ring ring ring~~~

Just then, Lin Daheng's private phone line rang.

Li Guang, the head of the Criminal Intelligence Division, immediately ordered his subordinates to begin preparing for telephone tracking.

Once all the equipment was ready, Li Guangchao gave Lin Daheng an "OK" sign.

Lin Daheng suppressed his racing heartbeat, took a deep breath, and reached for the phone.

"Mr. Crossing-the-River Dragon..."

Ah Hu's voice came through: "Mr. Lin, it's time for the transaction."

Lin Daheng's voice was hoarse: "Before the deal was made, how could I trust that you wouldn't kill him?"

Ah Hu answered easily, "That's not difficult. I can return Young Master Lin to you first. Once you've confirmed he's safe and sound, then transfer the money to me."

Lin Daheng: "????"

police:"????"

Everyone in the office was stunned by those words.

Lin Daheng couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you afraid I won't pay you back?"

Ah Hu chuckled softly: "Mr. Lin, you've already witnessed our capabilities. If you renege on your debt, I'll bomb your TV station, bomb your other properties, and even invite your family over for a chat anytime."

"I believe Mr. Lin is not a short-sighted person. With the Lin family's net worth of tens of billions, a mere 80 million US dollars is just a small amount of money. You wouldn't risk your own life, or the lives of your family, for such a small sum."

These words actually made Lin Daheng feel much better.

He readily agreed: "Alright! As long as you keep your word, I, Lin, will not go back on my word!"

When you have no money, money is more important than life.

But once a person has money, life becomes far more precious than money.

Lin Daheng is 79 years old this year and has a fortune of tens of billions, but he only has two sons.

How much money would it take to bring my son back to life?

It was precisely because Tian Yangzhi had anticipated Lin Daheng's thoughts that he instructed Hu Baozha to negotiate in this manner.

Ah Hu laughed heartily: "Then I wish us a pleasant transaction. Your son is currently on a boat at Lung Kwu Tan Beach in East Kowloon."

Lin Daheng was overjoyed and blurted out, "Thank you so much, Mr. Crossing-the-River Dragon!"

At that moment, he actually couldn't help but thank one of the kidnappers!

But his youngest son, standing behind him, showed an undisguised look of disappointment on his face.

Why?

Why can't the eldest brother end up like little John?

As for the police, everyone was equally disappointed.

The hostages were rescued.

But the ruthless bandits didn't even manage to touch a hair on their heads.

Given this "cross-river dragon's" modus operandi, extorting money will likely only become easier in the future.

This is a blatant slap in the face for the police!

House turned to a bald, fat man behind him: "You forensic department members will come over later and thoroughly search the scene to see if the kidnappers left any clues."

Gao Yanbo immediately saluted: "Yes, sir!"

……

Thirty minutes later.

The search and rescue team found Lin Jianming on the boat at the beach.

The only unfortunate thing was that after Lam Kin-ming was rescued from the cabin, the forensic experts from the Criminal Investigation Department, the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, and the Major Crimes Unit had just entered the ship to collect evidence when an explosive device in the cabin was triggered.

Ten seconds left!

A group of police officers were so frightened that they ran out as fast as they could.

Boom!

The entire ship instantly turned into a towering inferno.

The pre-placed oil drums were also blown open, with kerosene and fragments flying everywhere.

Soon, all possible clues at the scene were burned to ashes.

Forensic Department: "..."

Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) and Major Crimes Unit: "..."

The methods these ruthless criminals used were simply too professional.

They really don't want to leave a single trace!

As for Lin Jianming...

"Hahahaha~~~ I survived! I finally survived!!"

He was being helped up by the police, crying and laughing at the same time, acting like a madman.

A close call!

At that moment, he seemed to have truly undergone some kind of transformation.

Before, all he could think about was women.

But now, he is truly experiencing the taste of power, violence, and money intertwined.

He suddenly felt that he should probably spend more time on his work.

To gain the father's approval.

Then, truly take control of the Lin family!

……

Lin's Group Building.

Lin Daheng was overjoyed upon receiving news that his eldest son was safe and sound.

Without any hesitation, he immediately prepared to transfer money to the "cross-river dragon".

The police tried to stop them.

As a result, he was immediately berated by Lin Daheng.

finally.

Eighty million US dollars were transferred into a Swiss bank account.

Transaction successful!

……

Two minutes later.

Ma Zhichao's side.

DOA's Gao Hu called to report the latest news.

Two kidnappings.

A total of 230 million US dollars!

All funds have been received!

……

a new day.

Early in the morning, citizens across Hong Kong got up and turned on their televisions to watch the news reports.

The kidnapping case that shocked Hong Kong Island last night should have a result today.

soon.

ATV News started broadcasting on time.

"Good morning, fellow citizens of Hong Kong Island. Today is August 13, 1993..."

"Now for today's first news item..."

"There's been an update in the Daigo Group kidnapping case. Kidnapper Huo Yuanjia successfully obtained a ransom of $150 million, but then killed the hostage, claiming the hostage had seen his true face. Currently, the search for the body of Axe John, a close associate of the Daigo Group, is still ongoing..."

"Our reporter attempted to interview some senior executives of the Daigo Group last night, but they declined to comment..."

"The police stated that they will definitely bring Huo Yuanjia and his gang to justice and punish them severely according to the law..."

"Next, we have the second news item: the kidnapping of the eldest son of the Lin family..."

"The eldest son of the Lin family has been safely rescued, has not suffered any obvious abuse, and is in relatively stable mental condition..."

"It's worth mentioning that the ransom payment process was quite legendary. The kidnappers released the hostages first, and then Mr. Lin paid the ransom, all without any unexpected incidents. This is probably a completely new innovation in the world of robbery and extortion..."

"Comparing the two kidnapping cases, it's easy to see that their methods are completely different..."

"The notorious bandit Huo Yuanjia is cold-blooded, ruthless, and vicious. Another notorious bandit, Guo Jianglong, appears to be quite trustworthy. Previously, there was suspicion that the two cases were committed by the same group, but now it seems they are not from the same team..."

TVB report: ...

Major newspapers published: ...

Hong Kong Island today is destined to be anything but peaceful.

On the bus.

A group of office workers held newspapers, their voices rising and falling in discussion.

"They actually succeeded in kidnapping him!"

"That Huo Yuanjia was truly ruthless; he took the money and then killed the hostage!"

"I actually think Lin Daheng's line, 'If you keep your word, then I will keep my word,' is quite insightful. This ruthless outlaw seems to have some real skills."

"It feels like my perspective has suddenly broadened!"

"One hundred and fifty million US dollars, plus eighty million US dollars, that's a total of two hundred and thirty million US dollars. Converted to Hong Kong dollars, that's—one billion seven hundred and ninety-four million!"

"That's incredible!"

Many citizens listened with envy on their faces.

Who doesn't want to become rich overnight?

……

Inside a rented room.

"Holy crap... they made 150 million US dollars so easily?"

The flames of jealousy in Pu Guang's eyes almost burned fiercely.

Tie up a rich second-generation heir.

They made a blackmail call.

And then you get the money?

"This is way too easy!"

He grinned, his menacing expression on his face, and began to twist his neck again.

"What do you guys think? Should I go and tie one up too?"

"want!"

"Boss, we have to do it!"

"That's hundreds of millions, even billions!"

A group of his underlings were glued to the TV news, their eyes practically glowing with envy.