CHAPTER 396: CHAPTER 387: COMPLETE VICTORY

Lin Mu guessed right, Han Si Hai was indeed restless now, but like a duck with a stiff beak even when dead,

"Hmph, why would I be scared of you!" Han Si Hai roared, suddenly executing a Tornado Kick, attacking Lin Mu fiercely again.

"Haha, is this the so-called continuous Heart-piercing Kick? It’s flashy but impractical!" Lin Mu mocked with a smile, shifting to the side and revealing his move,

"Haha, today I’ll show you the true power of the Heart-piercing Kick!" Lin Mu suddenly kicked towards Han Si Hai’s chest.

Bam! Lin Mu’s kick landed on Han Si Hai’s chest, sending him sprawling through the air, crashing into the wall!

"Haha, I think we better stop fighting, if we continue, I’m afraid I might beat the shit out of you, and when the police arrive, they’ll think I’m intentionally polluting the air!" Lin Mu clapped his hands, disinterested in bothering with Han Si Hai any further.

Qi Manlin then issued a command into a tiny earpiece on her collar, and soon, a squad of fully armed police officers came in. Without a word, they handcuffed Han Si Hai, who was slumped against the wall, and carried the unconscious Annihilation on a stretcher to a police car. Even Jue Qing was handcuffed by several officers!

After Han Si Hai and his group were subdued, Lin Mu, Qi Manlin, and Zhou Xun went downstairs with the police. In the lobby, Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng were already standing by, with several armed police guarding them. Faced with heavily armed military police, the Zhao and Wei families were behaving themselves, realizing that it would be suicidal to confront the police and soldiers wielding heavy weapons!

Han Si Hai and his crew were taken into police vehicles. Lin Mu’s aim in capturing him was straightforward: to strike against Han Si Hai’s publicly traded real estate company. As for the evidence to bring Han Si Hai into the police station, it was simple—there were the recordings and the confessions from Lu Feng and Lu Yu. Although these couldn’t directly incriminate Han Si Hai, he was the prime suspect, giving the police ample reason to detain him for a few days.

Lin Mu looked at Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng, walking over with a smile. Zhao Changjiang and his group glanced at Lin Mu, then at the surrounding police, amazed at how much power Lin Mu wielded, even able to mobilize special police forces. This alone was enough to demonstrate the terrifying strength of Lin Mu!

Moreover, this was just his power in the legitimate world; Lin Mu’s influence in the underworld was even more intimidating. The two men were secretly relieved that they didn’t stubbornly oppose Lin Mu earlier. If they had listened to Han Si Hai’s advice and continued to be adversarial, their outcome would likely be the same as his. This time, Lin Mu didn’t have the police take them away, indicating that he wasn’t looking to make things difficult for them, which let the Zhao and Wei families secretly breathe a sigh of relief!

"Haha, gentlemen, since things are as they are, I’m giving you a choice, no need to make it hard for you. The transportation company is now under my control, with no ties to Han Si Hai. Since you are, in a way, employees of the company, I seek your opinions: would you like to stay and work for me, or separate from the company?" Lin Mu said with a smile as he stood in front of Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng.

Lin Mu wasn’t very familiar with the transportation company, while Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng had been managing it for Han Si Hai. Therefore, they understood the inside operations well, making matters less troublesome. Besides, Lin Mu observed that both men possessed certain capabilities and influence; keeping them would be mutually beneficial, a win-win situation.

The reality of the situation was simply that in this society, there are no eternal friends or enemies, and no one turns away from money. If he had to gather new clients from scratch, it certainly wouldn’t be easy, and achieving their current level in a short amount of time would be impossible!

If he followed the tracks left by Han Si Hai, things would be much simpler, merely changing the boss at the top. All the other employees would continue as usual, running the operations as before, only needing his investment. This would be an easy profit, of course, requiring coordination from Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng!

The reason Lin Mu wanted to keep them was twofold: first, they were familiar with this business chain, and second, they had enough manpower to sustain the transportation company’s needs. Lin Mu currently lacked sufficient manpower; even if he had some, they wouldn’t be as familiar as Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng. There would be no need to fumble around blindly.

The two gentlemen were briefly stunned by Lin Mu’s offer, thinking it was already a divine blessing not to be dealt with by him. The fact that he wanted to keep them around to continue earning money was surprising, leaving Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng feeling honored!

"Have you decided? Are you willing to stay here and continue working for me?" Lin Mu asked with a smile.

The current situation was crystal clear: Han Si Hai was no longer a force to be reckoned with; the whole game was now under Lin Mu’s control. Wise men adapt to circumstances, and being smart, they naturally knew what needed to be done!

"Willing, willing, if Brother Lin is willing to keep us, we will definitely work diligently for him!" Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng expressed gratefully.

The Zhao and Wei families came from martial backgrounds. Without the backing of a large corporation or conglomerate, they’d be left with options like street performances or robbery unless they had skills or credentials. Despite their martial prowess, they would be socially displaced. Even if they found work, it wouldn’t be better than their current situation.

Lin Mu keeping them here would actually be granting them a golden opportunity, also extending a favor, which was enough to leave them eternally grateful, eagerly offering their strength to Lin Mu.

"Haha, since that’s the case, we are all brothers from now on, so I don’t want any old grudges creating rifts between us. What’s past is past; what’s most important is the future. Do you understand what I mean?" Lin Mu said with a smile, patting their shoulders.

Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng weren’t fools; they naturally understood the meaning behind Lin Mu’s words. Lin Mu was displaying magnanimity by disregarding previous hostilities, showing no regard for who they previously served. What mattered most was their future performance, with no need for psychological burdens. Instantly, Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng felt that Lin Mu was truly remarkable! Such magnanimity, being forgiving—compared to Han Si Hai, was a world of difference. If Han Si Hai had the opportunity, he would eliminate them at the roots!

Having someone as virtuous as an employer, why wouldn’t they do their utmost for Lin Mu?

"Brother Lin, rest assured, we will definitely do our best for you and not let you down!" Zhao Changjiang and Wei Hongcheng nodded.