Returning wealthy individuals develop their hometowns and become rich in the 1980s

At the Tuocheng Port terminal, it was already 11 p.m., but the terminal was still brightly lit. The customs officers at the terminal were still in their offices and had not gone out.

Xia Qi, who had just arrived in Tuocheng on a private jet, stood solemnly at the dock, watching the cargo ship slowly approach its berth. Wang Huaimin pulled his trench coat tighter and asked Xia Qi in a low voice, "How's the situation in Hong Kong going?"

"The people Mr. Chen sent have handled everything perfectly, there won't be any issues, Director Wang, you can rest assured," Xia Qi pointed to the cargo ship. "Having learned from our experience in Hong Kong, our National Security comrades are on board the entire time. I guarantee there won't be any more accidents!"

Those who had seen and knew about the CNC machine box and the briefcase were all put into oil drums by Bill, who was sent by Chen Dong. The drums were filled with cement and sunk at the dock to serve as a protective dike.

After Stubborn Bull from the 14th Guild was killed by Bill, the members of the 14th Guild made inquiries and learned that Stubborn Bull had gone out to discuss business with Ma Li from the Camp Gang. When they couldn't find him, the Camp Gang's territory was swept up by the members of the 14th Guild.

Later, the Flying Dragon Gang became involved. After the new Flying Dragon Gang leader, White-haired Old Man, sought help from Xiang Qiang, the three leaders of the Sanhe Society's New Yi'an and the 14th Society came out to settle their differences. Xiang Qiang bluntly stated, "The 14th Society cannot touch the people or territory of the Flying Dragon Gang!"

"Xiang Sheng, my man got into trouble at the Flying Dragon Gang's territory. Are you just going to let it go without an explanation?" Ke Daonan, the leader of the 14th Society, leaned back on the sofa, looking arrogant and unruly.

"What kind of explanation do you want?" Tong Bin, the leader of the Sanhe Society, looked coldly at Ke Daonan. "Stubborn Ox, along with those Southern Vietnamese bastards, went to the Flying Dragon Gang's territory and took Liu Sheng's goods. Uncle Fang already knows about this. Tell me, what kind of explanation do you want!"

As he spoke, Tong Bin grabbed his mobile phone and slammed it down in front of Ke Daonan. "Should I call Uncle Fang and have him give you an explanation?"

"Do you dare to hit me?"

"As long as Uncle Fang agrees to give you an explanation, I'll agree to whatever he says!"

Ke Daonan's momentum clearly waned. Fang Zhenfan, the head of America's Hongmen headquarters, was a well-known and influential figure in Hong Kong, even though he was overseas!

Making demands of him, demanding an explanation, would mean waiting for the Sanhehui, Xin Yi'an, and the Hongmen General Hall—the three forces crossing the river—to attack his 14th Society. Ke Daonan didn't think he was arrogant enough to do that.

"Then tell me, what should we do about this? I can't just let my men suffer a loss for nothing. I have to give them something in return," Ke Daonan asked, spreading his hands.

Xiang Qiang knew that this matter was related to Chen Dong, and Liu Mingqiang was just pushed into the open. Given Liu Mingqiang's status in the Hongmen, it was not enough for the two families to come out and settle things for him.

"What should we do? You, Brother Daonan, have arrested all those Vietnamese bastards from the Camp Gang. I only have one request: hand over the Vietnamese bastard who first leaked the information about the container. We will definitely protect the Flying Dragon Gang. You can handle the rest yourself."

"If you want war, we're ready anytime!"

Ke Daonan had no choice but to swallow this bitter pill, and the negotiations ended in discord. The next day, Ruan Ji planned to turn himself in to the police station, but as soon as he stepped out, he was put in a sack and dragged into a van, whereabouts unknown.

As soon as the ship came to a stop at the dock, the staff immediately attached the mooring ropes to the dock posts. At the same time, Wang Huaimin and others boarded the cargo ship to check the condition of the containers.

The small cranes on the dock began to carefully lift the twelve containers off the ship, and the transport convoy that had been waiting at the dock for a long time stepped forward one by one to wait for loading.

Cai Shuisheng and the other five drivers from the Guangdong Transportation Fleet were drinking strong tea as they watched the crane slowly place the container onto their trucks. The only tractor units in the entire Tuocheng that could haul containers were those five from the Guangdong Transportation Fleet, so they had no choice but to temporarily coordinate with other companies to help with the transport.

In the passenger seat sat a young man with a straight posture, carrying a gun at his waist. He stared straight ahead without saying a word, which made Cai Shuisheng a little nervous. He didn't know what they were transporting. Chen Zaiguang only told him to go ahead, follow orders, and drive wherever he was told to go. He didn't need to ask any other questions.

Cai Shuisheng felt the car sink, knowing that the container had been hoisted onto the truck. The people next to him shone their flashlights in his direction, indicating that he could drive away. Only then did Cai Shuisheng start the car, move aside to make room, and wait for the other trucks to finish loading before setting off together.

The five vehicles were quickly loaded and detained for inspection. Zhao Zhigang, deputy director of the Nanshan County Public Security Bureau, personally led the escort team, with two Weiguan police cars leading the way, and they were about to leave Tuogang Wharf.

Inside the customs office, Xia Qi looked at Director Cao in front of him and placed the customs declaration form for the cargo ship that had arrived that day in front of him. "Director Cao, this is the customs declaration form for tonight's ship. Take a look and see if there are any problems."

Director Cao pretended to pick up the document, glanced at it casually, and then said, "Director Xia, there's nothing wrong with the document."

After Xia Qi instructed Director Cao to sign the document, he suddenly spoke up, "Director Cao, about tonight's matter..."

"Nothing happened tonight," Director Cao said with an expression that said, "I know nothing." "I stayed home tonight, didn't come to work the night shift, and didn't see anyone!"

"Okay, then I'll be going now. I won't disturb Director Cao's rest any longer!"

Xia Qi opened the door and walked out of Director Cao's office. After Xia Qi left, Director Cao sat down in his chair and let out a long sigh of relief.

He had no interest in knowing, listening to, or seeing what was on the ship that arrived tonight. The loading and unloading of something that could be supervised by the National Security Bureau was not something a mere customs director like himself could inquire about.

The most important thing in life is to know how to play dumb. You learn to speak at one year old and to keep quiet for a lifetime. Don't ask about things blindly, or you will ruin your future!

Of the twelve cabinets, five were taken away. The remaining seven were placed separately to one side, where soldiers transferred from the military region stood guard with guns, and no one was allowed to approach.

Cai Shuisheng and the others were led to an old warehouse near the mountain. In the open space of the warehouse, a domestic crane had already been erected with a support frame. As soon as the truck came to a stop, the container on the tractor was lowered down.

After three trips back and forth, it was finally possible to move all twelve containers into the old warehouse. Cai Shuisheng was so exhausted that he dozed off on the steering wheel.

"You've worked hard, Comrade Shuisheng. Get off the bus and rest for a bit. You can go back tomorrow," Xia Qi said, pointing to the dormitory behind the warehouse. "The conditions are a bit basic, but make do for one night."

"It's alright," Cai Shuisheng replied with a smile, though he was exhausted. "I can sleep anywhere, it won't bother me!"