"Young Master," Xiao Ru began, his tone cool and professional, "Welcome back to Beijing. We have your morning brief ready."
Zi Zhen tied his robe belt tighter and gestured for them to proceed.
Xiao Ru stepped forward, pulling out a slim black tablet, "First, we have secured the Tianbei docks as per your previous instructions. No interference from rival groups. The Red Lantern triad attempted minor smuggling at Pier 4 last week but were intercepted. Their leader is currently detained at our underground holding site awaiting your orders."
Lu Shiyan spoke next, her voice calm and cold, "Also, the Black Mamba syndicate has shifted their heroin routes from Kunming to Guangxi after your last crackdown. Their leader has gone into hiding in Vietnam, but we have eyes on him."
Zi Zhen nodded silently, processing each word with razor focus as he walked over to the floor-to-ceiling windows, pulling aside the curtain to stare at the sprawling gardens below.
"And the businesses?"
