369: Chapter 369 The opportunity has arrived!

It had been several days since Qin Chuan returned from Guangdong Province.

The investigation into the shooting case had finally come to light; the Black Dragon Society was behind the plot, and their goal was revenge—they wanted Qin Chuan dead.

Those two gunmen were elite assassins from the Black Dragon Society, both of whom were of Japanese nationality.

They obtained quite a few clues and pieces of information from them, following the trail to capture several Black Dragon Society operatives lurking within China.

Interestingly, it was also discovered that Secretary Wang Kaiming had provided Qin Chuan's information to the Black Dragon Society, adding another charge to his list of crimes.

Guangdong Province initiated an accountability system to hold relevant personnel responsible, with the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department and the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau bearing the brunt of the consequences.

Director Du Qingbo had thought he would only receive a serious warning, but to his surprise, the official disciplinary decision resulted in a demotion—from Director of the Provincial Public Security Department to Inspector.

This made him regret it so much he wanted to bang his head against a wall.

While regretting it, he also knew that it was mostly because of Qin Chuan, as Qin Chuan had spoken with the main leaders of the Provincial Party Committee for at least half an hour before leaving Guangdong Province, and they had even had dinner together.

This proved once again that Qin Chuan had heaven-defying connections, which was why the Provincial Party Committee had acted so severely by demoting him to Inspector.

Regret, alas; there is no medicine for regret in this world.

Regarding the series of treatments and investigation results, Qin Chuan was generally quite satisfied. If he had to say what he was still dissatisfied with, it was that the Black Dragon Society had not been eradicated; they had only captured a few of their operatives lurking within China, and the price they paid was not enough.

But Qin Chuan also knew that the Black Dragon Society's base was in Japan, and wanting to eradicate them was something even the Criminal Investigation Bureau found a bit beyond their reach.

However, he had not expected that within just a few days, an opportunity seemed to have arrived.

Interpol was holding a meeting in Osaka, Japan, and as an important member state of Interpol, China had to send representatives to attend.

Qin Chuan volunteered to serve as the team leader for this meeting, taking several people to Osaka to attend.

The meeting would last for several days. During the first day, there was a half-hour break, so Qin Chuan and several subordinates were having coffee in a cafe to take a short rest.

"Secretary Qin, we have submitted a series of materials regarding the Black Dragon Society to Interpol. We should be able to classify this organization as a terrorist organization, right?"

Qin Chuan said slowly, "The possibility is not high, but at the very least, it can attract the attention of Interpol. As a major power, they will still consider our opinions."

Why was the possibility not high?

Because the Black Dragon Society was a legal organization in Japan, named "Black Dragon Co., Ltd.," and Japan was the host of this meeting.

Even though they had submitted a series of materials regarding the Black Dragon Society's illegal and criminal activities, given the host's face, Interpol would likely not take action against the Black Dragon Society.

Wei Xinglong sat nearby, took a sip of coffee, and said, "Secretary Qin, this Black Dragon Society is really not a good thing. If we could get rid of it, that would be great."

Wei Xinglong was quite good, especially with his outstanding skills and rich experience. Qin Chuan had intended to promote him, so he transferred him from the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department to the Criminal Investigation Bureau and promoted him by half a rank, bringing him along to the meeting this time.

Qin Chuan said slowly, "Comrade Xinglong, for an organization like the Black Dragon Society, even if Interpol doesn't deal with it, someone else will. Believe it or not?"

Wei Xinglong nodded, guessing in his heart: Since Secretary Qin said such words, could it be that he had some arrangements and was preparing to take action against the Black Dragon Society?

However, they lacked the strength.

The team that came to attend the meeting totaled less than ten people, including three or four administrative staff. Furthermore, everyone was here for a meeting, not to handle a case; they simply didn't have the strength to take action against the Black Dragon Society. Could it be that they were going to use some forces lurking within Japan...?

He thought of a lot all at once, and his heart was actually slightly stirred with excitement.

Qin Chuan didn't say anything; instead, he looked toward the entrance of the cafe. Several people came in from outside, led by the person in charge of the Japanese meeting organizers, who was also a high-ranking official in their police system named Official Takajo Naoya.

What was a bit surprising was that Official Takajo Naoya walked directly toward them.

He sat down on the sofa next to them quite brazenly, took the coffee his subordinate had brewed, sipped it gently, and then said unhurriedly.

"Mr. Qin Chuan, let me introduce myself. My name is Official Takajo Naoya. I assume you know me."

He spoke fluent Mandarin, didn't bow or bend over like other Japanese people, and didn't even reach out to shake hands.

He just sat there drinking coffee while talking to Qin Chuan.

Qin Chuan smiled faintly, "Hello, Official Takajo."

"Mr. Qin, I heard that you submitted a series of materials regarding the Black Dragon Society's illegal and criminal activities to Interpol. I think you must have misunderstood. The Black Dragon Society is a legal organization here, paying billions of dollars in taxes every year."

Qin Chuan smiled again, though it was mostly a cold sneer, "I don't know why you classify it as a legal organization. In our view, it is 100% a criminal organization, and its series of crimes are ironclad facts."

Obviously, Official Takajo Naoya couldn't outtalk Qin Chuan. He smiled a bit awkwardly and changed the subject.

"Mr. Qin Chuan, I am not here to defend the Black Dragon Society; I just want to remind you to be careful and stay safe."

Qin Chuan stared at him and said slowly, "Official Takajo, may I interpret this as a threat from you?"

Official Takajo Naoya shook his head and denied it, "I am just giving a friendly reminder. The Black Dragon Society has always had its eyes on you, Mr. Qin. I am worried they might make a move against you, which is why I am giving you a slight warning."

Qin Chuan said, "You are the meeting organizers. If you cannot even guarantee our safety, it is you who will lose face. If word gets out, it will be a huge joke."

Official Takajo Naoya's face flushed slightly; that was indeed the logic.

If Qin Chuan and the others suffered a security threat, it would be Japan that lost face first. Interpol might also inquire, "What are you up to? Since you are hosting this conference, you must ensure the safety of the attendees."

"Mr. Qin, we will try our best to be responsible for your safety. In addition, I hope you will also be careful yourself. If the Black Dragon Society takes action, it is impossible to guard against."

Qin Chuan said, "The Black Dragon Society is planning to take action against the attendees, yet you still claim it is a legal organization. That is truly a huge joke."

Official Takajo Naoya discovered that he simply couldn't outtalk Qin Chuan. If he continued, he would be the one losing face, so he quickly found an excuse to step down and slunk away.

After they had all left, Wei Xinglong was a bit worried about Qin Chuan's safety, "Secretary Qin, the Black Dragon Society must be guarded against. After all, this is their turf. I suggest we minimize going out and try to stay inside this hotel as much as possible."

The meetings, accommodation, and meals were all in this five-star hotel. As long as they didn't go out, their safety could still be guaranteed.

Qin Chuan did not think so. Since he had finally made the trip, he had to make the Black Dragon Society pay some price no matter what.