Lu Hao naturally cooperated fully with Yang Jian's act.
"I've already inquired about the cases of Afeng and the other two. It's not a big deal, they can return to Hancheng to surrender, and I'll handle it all."
"Alright, thank you, Brother Hao. I need to discuss it with them first."
"Given your current situation, it's best to make a decision soon, as there's a significant difference in sentencing between surrendering and being apprehended by the police."
"Okay, I'll call you before surrendering. I'll give you an answer by tomorrow at the latest."
After hanging up, Yang Jian looked helplessly at Bai Zheng. "Brother Zheng, it seems I have no other option but to surrender."
Bai Zheng didn't doubt him. "Surrender then. You're unwilling to go abroad, and if you want to have the wanted order removed and return to a normal life, surrendering is the only way. You're still young, and constantly hiding isn't a long-term solution. Just listen to Lu Hao, I believe he can help you through this."
"Alright, I'll listen to you. I'll surrender. The sooner I go in, the sooner I get out. My parents are hoping to hold their grandchild."
Bai Zheng laughed heartily. "You're right. You're not getting any younger. Get out sooner, get married, and have children, so you don't worry your elders. I'll keep your shares in the casino for you. The dividends will be directly deposited into your account each month. You'll be a millionaire when you get out."
"No, no, no. Since I've decided to surrender, I can't work for the company anymore, so I can't keep the shares. My case was quite significant, and my partner Li Jin was sentenced to life imprisonment. My sentence is likely to be long too, so I'd better withdraw."
Yang Jian now had sufficient reason to distance himself.
"Alright, we'll talk about it when you get out. If the sentence is short, you can come back. My door is always open for you."
"Thank you, Brother Zheng. I won't be here anymore. I'll need you to look after the lumber business for me."
"Don't worry, you're my brother no matter where you are. Your business is my business."
"Brother Zheng, Afeng and the other two are also going back to surrender. As for the remaining brothers from Xinhe, keep them if you need them. If not, I'll have them withdraw. However, some money hasn't been recovered, so they'll have to stay for a while."
Yang Jian dared not withdraw Li Chunlin and the others all at once, as it would be too obvious and might make Bai Zheng suspect his motives.
Li Chunlin and the others were just hired hands and wouldn't immediately attract police attention. They could only find opportunities to withdraw gradually.
"Let them stay. Your brothers are already familiar with the casino's work. Hiring new people requires training and adaptation. They can also serve the Xinhe bosses and help activate the casino's cash flow."
"Okay, I'll go and brief them."
Everything went smoothly, and Bai Zheng had no suspicions. After Yang Jian returned to his third-floor office, he immediately summoned Afeng and explained his situation of being discovered and his intention to surrender. He didn't mention the information provided by Lu Hao, as too many people knowing wasn't good.
"Brother Jian, you're leaving tomorrow? We still have a lot of accounts to collect. Why don't you surrender tomorrow, and we'll go back later?"
Afeng didn't understand the real situation and thought there was no need to leave so urgently. It wouldn't make much difference if the few of them went back to surrender later.
Yang Jian waved his hand. "No, the three of you must return to Hancheng tomorrow. I've already spoken with Lu Hao. The collection of debts will be handed over to Biaobiao and Li Chunlin. They won't be leaving for now."
"Then we're forfeiting our shares in the casino and the dividends from Fenghuang Street?"
"Yes, we are. We've earned enough money these past two years. We can't be greedy. Let's clear up the cases sooner and live normal lives. Our parents are worried about us being away from home. For them, earning more money is not as important as filial piety."
"Alright, I'll call Junjun and have him hand over the matters on Fenghuang Street today."
Afeng left with some reluctance. It was too easy to make money here, and there wouldn't be such an opportunity again.
Yang Jian also called Yang Fan to explain, and Yang Fan expressed his approval of his decision.
Sitting in the office, Yang Jian carefully reviewed everything to see what else needed to be arranged for the aftermath. Meng Meiyun and Dai Mengmeng only needed a phone call to inform them.
Ma Yuan was directly liaoted with by Jiang Bin, so the operation of the lumber business was not a concern.
Ma Lan was still in the legal department on the second floor. If the police started cracking down on Xintai, she would definitely be implicated. Yang Jian decided to have a chat with her.
"Brother Yang, what brings you here?"
Seeing Yang Jian, Ma Lan appeared very excited. She had asked Yang Jian out for dinner multiple times but was refused. This was the second time he had actively come to the legal department.
"Little Ma, I'm leaving tomorrow, so I came to say goodbye."
Yang Jian followed her into the office.
"Leaving? Where are you going?"
Ma Lan poured him a glass of water.
"The case I told you about last time was about myself. Now I've decided to surrender and accept legal judgment, so I won't be coming here anymore. If you're willing to continue working, you can stay. If not, find another job. Working at Ma Yuan's place is also an option."
Yang Jian couldn't explicitly advise her to resign, so he could only hint at it indirectly.
"I knew it was about yourself. You should surrender. You have to face it sooner or later. With your situation, if you hire a good lawyer, you shouldn't go to jail."
"That's what I'm thinking, so I've decided to go to the police station to surrender tomorrow."
"Brother Yang, since you're not working here anymore, I'll leave too. How about I represent your case? Although my experience is limited, my legal knowledge is definitely sufficient. Or I can work as legal counsel at your company back home."
"My case has someone arranged. If you don't want to work here, submit your resignation letter according to regulations. If you want to work as legal counsel at my company, have Ma Yuan contact Director Jiang. Director Jiang is in charge of this area."
Yang Jian's impression of Ma Lan had improved. She had been working at Xintai for almost a year and had performed well, helping the company handle many disputes. She had both courage and professional knowledge.
If she were to work as legal counsel at Lijian Company, she would be a good candidate. Lijian Company was growing, and it indeed needed a legal consultant.
"That's great! I'll submit my resignation immediately. I should be able to leave by the end of the month and then report to your hometown."
As long as she didn't leave Yang Jian's sight, Ma Lan felt there was a chance to further their relationship. Especially in his hometown, she could also build a good relationship with his parents, and then everything would be possible.
"You should communicate with Director Jiang first before making a decision, as I never interfere with the company's management. I'm not sure about his specific arrangements."
After speaking, Yang Jian left. He only had half a day, but there were many things to handle. He needed to brief Biaobiao and Li Chunlin clearly. He couldn't stay here for too long and had to withdraw in batches in an orderly manner without arousing the suspicion of Abao and Bai Zheng.
He also needed to inform his family about his surrender so they wouldn't worry.