Chapter 15: Betrayal and Rebellion

In this crisis situation, the tension within the criminal organization finally reached its peak, and betrayal and backstabbing were like raging undercurrents that instantly swept the entire organization into a bloody storm.

Ah Qiang knew deep down that if they didn't take action, they would all be dragged towards destruction by Zhao Hu's madness. After some careful planning, he united more members who were disgruntled with Zhao Hu and decided to launch a surprise attack on Zhao Hu late one night. On this night, dark clouds covered the city in darkness, as if foreshadowing the coming bloody conflict.

Ah Qiang led a group of weapon-wielding rebels as they quietly approached Zhao Hu's stronghold - an abandoned villa on the edge of the city. Their footsteps were light, but their heartbeats were unusually rapid, and tension and determination were written all over everyone's face. Meanwhile, Zhao Hu was discussing strategies to deal with the police pursuit with a few close associates inside the villa, not realizing that danger was approaching in the slightest.

"Boss, I think we should temporarily shift our position first to avoid the police." A close associate said cautiously.

"Hmph! Duck and cover? That's not my style. We need to clean up the traitors within before the police find us." Zhao Hu's eyes were fierce as he slapped the table fiercely.

Just then, a sudden burst of disorganized footsteps came from outside. Zhao Hu's face changed, immediately realizing that the situation was not good. He quickly grabbed the gun at his side and shouted, "Prepare for battle!"

Ah Qiang and the others rushed into the villa and started a fierce firefight with Zhao Hu's cronies. Gunshots resounded through the night sky, and firelight flickered in the darkness, illuminating faces filled with anger and fear. Ah Qiang dodged the bullets while searching for Zhao Hu. He knew that only by getting rid of Zhao Hu would they have a chance of survival.

Xiao Xue was in another room of the villa when she was awakened by the sound of gunshots. She picked up her weapon and instinctively prepared to get involved in the fight, but when she saw that it was Qiang and the others who were resisting Zhao Hu, mixed emotions welled up in her heart. She knew that this was an opportunity to break free from Zhao Hu's control, but she was also aware that once she got involved in this fight, she would fall deeper into sin no matter what the outcome was.

In the fierce firefight, there were casualties on both sides. One of Ah Qiang's companions was unfortunately hit by Zhao Hu and fell in a pool of blood. As Ah Qiang watched his companion fall, the anger in his heart intensified. He recklessly rushed towards Zhao Hu, the gun in his hand firing non-stop.

"Zhao Hu, your end has come!" Ah Qiang roared.

Zhao Hu hid in a corner and responded coldly, "With you? It's not that easy to kill me!"

Just as Ah Qiang was gradually closing in on Zhao Hu, Xiao Xue suddenly appeared in the middle of them. She pointed her gun at Ah Qiang and shouted, "Don't be impulsive, all of you! Going on like this won't do anyone any good."

Ah Qiang looked at Xiao Xue in surprise, "Xiao Xue, why are you helping him? Don't you know how many bad things he has done?"

Xiao Xue gritted her teeth, "I know, but I also have my purpose. Now is not the time to kill each other, we should find a way to deal with the police."

"Respond to the police? There is no turning back for us. Only by getting rid of him can we start over." Ah Qiang said angrily.

At this moment, Zhao Hu took the opportunity to fire a shot at Ah Qiang. Ah Qiang couldn't dodge and was hit in the arm. He covered the wound in pain, his eyes filled with hatred.

"Zhao Hu, you scumbag!" Ah Qiang shouted.

Xiao Xue looked at the chaotic situation in front of her, her heart was very conflicted. She didn't want to get involved in this sinful fight anymore, but she was worried that after Ah Qiang killed Zhao Hu, she would be the next target. Just when she was hesitating, the sound of police sirens came from far and near.

It turned out that the police had been in ambush nearby, waiting for the best time to strike after learning of a possible conflict within the criminal organization. Zhao Hu's face turned pale when he heard the sirens. He knew that once he was caught by the police, he would face a harsh trial.

"Xiao Xue, we must join forces against the police now, or we will all die here." Zhao Hu said anxiously.

Xiao Xue looked at Zhao Hu, then at the injured Qiang, and made a decision in her mind. She put down the gun in her hand and said, "I don't want to continue committing crimes. I will turn myself in to the police and take my rightful responsibility."

Zhao Hu's eyes widened, "Are you crazy? Turn yourself in? Then everything we did before is all for nothing."

Ah Qiang also looked at Xiao Xue in surprise, "Xiao Xue, you finally figured it out. I support your decision."

Zhao Hu's heart was filled with despair and anger when he saw that both Xiao Xue and Ah Qiang were no longer cooperating with him. He decided to throw his life away and fight the police to the death. He rushed towards the entrance of the villa, ready to start a head-on clash with the police.

However, the police had already surrounded the villa. Under the strong firepower suppression, Zhao Hu's resistance seemed insignificant. Soon, he was subdued by the police and handcuffed.

Xiao Xue and Ah Qiang and the others also put down their weapons and surrendered to the police. The moment she was taken away by the police, Xiao Xue felt a hint of relief in her heart. She knew that her path of sin had finally come to an end, and although she would face the severe punishment of the law, she hoped that her behavior could make some amends for the faults she had committed.

Keung, on the other hand, is glad that he is finally free from Zhao Hu's control. Although he also knows that he will pay the price for his involvement in criminal activities, he believes that in prison he will be able to re-examine his life and find redemption.

This conflict of betrayal and antipathy has led to the complete disintegration of the criminal organization. The dark forces that once ravaged the city instantly crumbled under the weight of police crackdowns and internal divisions. But the wounds inflicted on the city by this turmoil will take a long time to heal. Families were hurt by the criminal activities, lost loved ones could not return, and shattered lives were difficult to restore as before. The whole society, too, has deeply reflected on the darkness of human nature, the root causes of crime, and how to prevent similar tragedies from happening again in this incident. The fates of Xiao Xue, Zhao Hu and Ah Qiang have also become lessons in people's mouths, warning everyone to stick to the bottom line of morality and law, and not to be blinded by greed and hatred, or else they will be plunged into the abyss of doom.