Time turns back to the 1990s. The unrest and winds of change sweeping through central China did not pass over the ancient city of Ji'an, nestled on the banks of the Gan River. In the tide of the times, opportunity and chaos went hand in hand. The rules were being remade, and the underworld was quietly taking shape in the shadows.
Beginning in 1990, this story offers a panoramic account of the rise, expansion, and eventual downfall of the Ji Gang, a criminal gang in the Ji'an region. Through the eyes of Chen Dong, a ruthless yet loyal crime boss who clawed his way up from the bottom to the heights of power, we delve into that murky era where good and evil were hopelessly entangled.
You’ll see:
The rise of the street gangs: From battles for control of the docks and market stalls to underground casinos and bloody clashes in the entertainment business. Fists, machetes, and brotherhood were the first tickets to success.
The corruption of money: As their influence grew, money, desire, and power became intertwined. Faced with enormous profits, the underworld’s original code of honor began to warp and decay.
A web of connections: The story depicts the complicated ties between the gangs and some local authorities, including how they manipulated and protected one another, revealing the blurred line between the criminal and legitimate worlds at the time.
Internal strife: Brothers turn against each other, factions fight among themselves, a new generation challenges the old, and the older generation clings to its ways. The rifts within the gang never stop widening.
The end of an era: The advance of the rule of law is unstoppable. As the century draws to a close and a new crackdown begins, the old underworld codes and violent order must finally face the merciless reckoning of the state.
Spanning more than a decade and 393 chapters, this sweeping saga is not only an epic about a criminal gang, but also a vivid portrait of local society in 1990s Jiangxi.
