Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth
Chapter 933 - 427: Unexpected Developments (Part 2)
"Zheng Lagong."
"Vice Hall Master of Iron Blood Hall?" Luke blurted out. He didn't expect that this suspect wanted by the FBI would turn out to be an informant for the New York Police Department.
The matter with Zhou Tiansheng might be more complicated than imagined.
"You know him?" Will's mouth dropped open, and it wasn't just surprise anymore.
Luke said, "The FBI is tracking his whereabouts."
"I won't tell the NYPD," Will said.
Luke was indifferent, "The NYPD should have received the news.
This group of guys is hiding pretty deep."
Will was a bit puzzled, "Is there no contact between the NYPD and the FBI?"
"That depends on what the matter is.
If it involves the identity of an important informant, it will definitely be kept confidential." As Luke said this, he seemed to remember something, "When Mo Shaohong escaped that day, were you his driver?"
"You even know that?" Will was somewhat incredulous, this cousin's information is too well-informed, almost omniscient.
Luke had no intention of explaining, continuing to ask, "Was Zhang Qilong's death also related to the NYPD?"
Will licked his lips, "That day I went to the 62nd precinct, saying I wanted to become a police officer, they gave me a recruitment brochure, just wanting to brush me off.
I didn't want to leave, was very determined to join the precinct.
They asked why, and I told them about Zhang Qilong eating without paying at the restaurant.
Afterwards, the officer in charge of recruitment asked me to wait a while.
After about twenty minutes, I was taken to the deputy chief's office, he carefully asked about my experiences, asking if I would be willing to go undercover.
If I was willing to go undercover in the Flying Dragon Gang, after the mission, I could attend the precinct-aligned police academy for training, and directly join the 62nd precinct upon graduation."
Will took a sip of tea, continued, "I seriously considered it, not wanting to suffer from gang pressure anymore, not wanting to live so miserably.
So I agreed.
According to them, joining the Flying Dragon Gang also requires an evaluation.
A Chinese identity in Chinatown is a bonus, but it's not enough.
The He Sheng Hall and Flying Dragon Gang have been battling for years, with deep-seated grudges.
So, the NYPD planned for me to completely offend Zhang Qilong, which meant offending He Sheng Hall, and thus I could rightfully join the Flying Dragon Gang."
Li Zhaonian's heart was in turmoil, more tense, "Was Zhang Qilong's death really related to you?"
"That night, I did see Zhang Qilong, he was with three subordinates, we got into an argument, then I ran away.
I didn't kill him, nor do I know how he died." Will spread his hands, adding, "However, the NYPD thought it was a good opportunity.
If they made the Flying Dragon Gang believe I killed Zhang Qilong, I would legitimately join the Flying Dragon Gang and would be valued by them.
That's how it was."
Yao Xin's fists were tightly clenched, her heart in her throat. Only now did she understand the cause and effect, worried when she didn't know, more afraid after knowing, "What should we do? Didn't we offend both gangs?
How do we stay in Chinatown in the future?"
Li Zhaonian was also confused, he had encountered many things in his life, but it was the first time he had such an experience, "Luke, how should your brother's matter be handled? It's in an awkward situation, what should we do in the future?"
Yao Xin chimed in, "Yes, Will, you can't go back to the Flying Dragon Gang."
Will was rubbing his chin with his right hand, showing his internal unease.
Luke asked, "What news have you gathered since entering the Flying Dragon Gang?"
"Since entering the Flying Dragon Gang, I've been following someone called Brother Wolf; he's a small leader in Iron Blood Hall.
I haven't contacted the high levels of the Flying Dragon Gang yet, nor have I seen Zheng Lagong, and I don't dare directly inquire about Zheng Lagong and Zhou Tiansheng's matters.
Just indirectly asked about Iron Blood Hall stuffs, learned that Zheng Lagong also used to mix around Southeast Asia, only later coming to New York, his relationship with Zhou Tiansheng is very good.
Also, Mo Shaohong is Zheng Lagong's trusted aide, given dirty and tiring jobs.
That day, Brother Wolf received a call from Mo Shaohong, asking us to visit his place, and I muddled through as Mo Shaohong's driver."
Luke roughly understood the story.
If Zheng Lagong truly is a police informant, what role does he play in this matter?
Is that decaying corpse related to him?
Luke suppressed his inner doubts, the most important thing now is still to solve Will's problem.
"What are your own plans?"
Will hung his head, remained silent for a long while, "I don't know what to do now either.
My mind is confused."
Luke asked, "You haven't officially joined the Flying Dragon Gang yet, have you?"
"No. Brother Wolf said they'll hold a ceremony for the newcomers joining the gang next month.
Because I performed well, I'm sure I'll be included."
"Since you're not deeply involved with the Flying Dragon Gang now, and Brother Wolf knows your parents disapprove of you joining a gang, I suggest using this as an excuse to completely leave the Flying Dragon Gang.
You haven't accessed the Flying Dragon Gang's secrets and haven't interacted much with their people, so the chances of exposure would be smaller in the future.
On the contrary, if you wait to leave after completing the undercover task, a lot of problems might be left behind."
Li Zhaofeng agreed, "Will, your brother is right. You need to make a decision early; otherwise, you'll get pulled in deeper."
Will was a bit irritable, "How do I retreat now?
The Flying Dragon Gang is waiting for me to go back, the NYPD is waiting for me to deliver information, and He Sheng Hall is also looking for trouble with me.