Chapter 782

Ding Li only arrived in Yanbei County at five in the morning.

I haven't been resting,

I've been waiting for Ding Li to arrive.

Ding Li entered the room exhausted.

"Brother, when I went to the Zaocheng Grand Hotel, I discovered that their boss had changed."

"Yeah, Hou Laoban ran into trouble, and Wen Han replaced the boss of the Zaocheng Grand Hotel."

However, it's all right, after all, Tian Shi is there holding things up.

Wen Han merely swapped out a manager.

Besides, the Zaocheng Grand Hotel isn't owned by the Wen family; it belongs to Zaocheng City.

"Now Tian Shi is just giving him face. Have you got the thing?" I asked Ding Li.

"Got it,"

"Is this the thing?" Ding Li said, pulling a plastic-sealed packet from his pocket.

"Yes, that's it; only this much remains."

"Whether we can save Shi Yong tomorrow hinges on this." I said, taking the mimi incense from Ding Li's hand.

"If I'd known earlier, I'd have gotten Lao Wai to pitch in more." Ding Li laughed.

"Lao Wai can't make this either; the guy who made it is dead."

"Once we use this, there'll be none left." I took out a cigarette and handed it to Ding Li.

Hearing us speak, Xiao Yan rose from the bed,

"Is Brother Ding Li here?"

"Brother, who is he?" Ding Li asked.

"Xiao Yan used to run with Wen Han; you forgot—he got hurt back then while rescuing Xiao Fang and Shen Honghong. Now he's with me." I introduced Xiao Yan to Ding Li.

Ding Li quickly extended his hand,

"Brother Xiao Yan, great to see you again. Following Brother Zhao is the right move; sticking with Wen Han will surely end in ruin."

Xiao Yan laughed: "Brother Ding Li, I went down the wrong path; Brother Zhao rescued me and set me straight. We're fighting side by side again."

"Last time we joined forces against the Zhou family; this time we're together against the Wen family. They'll be utterly crushed—anyone who dares oppose my brother." Ding Li said, shaking hands with Xiao Yan.

"All right, Ding Li, cut the bragging. Have a seat—I have important matters to discuss with you both." I gestured for Ding Li and Xiao Yan to sit down.

After they sat down,

I said: "We're only three, but there are four guarding Shi Yong, and Xiao Yan said they're all armed."

If we try to force our way in, it definitely won't work.

We can only rely on cunning.

Ding Li, the amount of mimi incense you brought is too small.

We must maximize its effect, or else it will cause a lot of trouble.

Xiao Yan, this morning you keep delivering their breakfast.

Xiao Yan nodded,

"Brother Zhao, what is this mimi incense?"

"It's a medicine, akin to the old Mongol-Han remedy; it dissolves in water, and anyone who smells it will faint."

"It works very well, but there's not enough of it."

"If we had more, you could mix it into all the food when you deliver breakfast tomorrow morning."

"But with so little, we can only taint one item."

"Xiao Yan, tell Manager Chu early to have the hotel prepare only soy milk, youtiao, and pickled vegetables for them."

"Deliver that breakfast around 7:30."

"When you enter, pour this mimi incense into the soy milk and give it a shake. Be sure not to inhale it, or you'll faint." I told Xiao Yan.

"Brother, what if they don't drink the soy milk?" Xiao Yan asked.

"So I had you prepare the pickles and youtiao; eating either makes one crave soy milk to offset the saltiness."

"I'm sure they'll drink it." I explained.

Xiao Yan nodded,

"Okay, brother, I'll contact Manager Chu shortly to get this done."

"By the way, when you pour the mimi incense, be sure to avoid the cameras—don't let the surveillance catch you." I reminded.

"Got it. I've already noted the hotel's surveillance." Xiao Yan said.

"Ding Li, we'll wait here five minutes, then after five minutes we'll go upstairs."

Go to the room where Shi Yong is detained.

After ingesting this mimi incense, it takes five minutes to take effect.

That timing works perfectly for us to enter the room.

After entering the room,

You rush to rescue Shi Yong as quickly as possible,

I'll take care of the rest.

Whether or not they've been affected,

you shouldn't ask questions—you must get Shi Yong out right away.

Ding Li, did you hear that? Don't ask me.

I have my own means of escape.

You must ensure that Shi Yong is rescued. Also Xiao Yan,

You must go with Ding Li.

The two of you will drive a car.

"Zhao Ge, I'm not leaving; I want to go with you.

If anything happens, I'll protect you," Xiao Yan said directly.

"Xiao Yan, this is not the time for emotions; we must analyze calmly. You're not the Xiao Yan you used to be,

With you by my side, any trouble would be a huge problem for me.

This matter isn't easy to discuss; you go with Ding Li and head to Huaihai to lie low.

After the Wen Family is dealt with, we'll return to Zaocheng," I said seriously to Xiao Yan,

Xiao Yan lowered his head apologetically after hearing me.

There's no choice; some things can't be handled with sentiment, even though my words hurt Xiao Yan.

But not saying it is also impossible; Xiao Yan follows me, his limbs are impeded,

If Wen Han discovers it, am I saving him or not?

Not saving him would weigh on my conscience; saving him, I lack the power.

Our current mission is to rescue Shi Yong; that is victory.

As for me, life and death are up to fate.

I could let Wen Han catch me,

even die, but I cannot let Shi Yong fall into their hands,

I can't bear it in my heart.

This is my way of doing things, always.

Ding Li said: "Brother Xiao Yan, we all follow Zhao Ge's plan.

You go with me. You don't need to ask about the rest.

Zhao Ge, they won't let me follow him, saying I'm a burden."

"Brother Xiao Yan, your mission is heavy; not only must you rescue Shi Yong, you also must safely reach Huaihai City.

Know that Ding Li drove here from Zaocheng without rest all night.

He must drive back tomorrow; the road is arduous.

We don't know Shi Yong's condition either.

Did they give him medicine? If they did,

how can we get Shi Yong downstairs enough for us to handle?" I said, looking at Ding Li and Xiao Yan.

"Zhao Ge, if it really doesn't work, I'll go listen to their movements now," Xiao Yan said.

"Sit down quickly; otherwise it's easy to startle the grass and scare the snakes.

No need to listen.

We'll act according to the plan.

Ding Li, we have another hard trip tomorrow; how's your body? There's a little over an hour left; why not rest a bit.

Ding Li shook his head and said,

"Brother, I can't sleep; once I fall asleep I can't be woken."

On the way here, I bought a few boxes of cooling oil; if I get drowsy, I'll rub some on.

"Actually, I can still drive; if it really doesn't work, I'll drive," Xiao Yan said.

"Moreover, if Ding Li can't endure, Xiao Yan, you take over for him, since your limbs are inconvenient.

If they don't give Shi Yong a sleeping pill, that's fine; then Shi Yong can drive and replace Ding Li." I took a drag of my cigarette, looking out the window as night receded,

Dawn's first light is about to arrive.

I said to Xiao Yan and Ding Li,

"We begin the operation; Xiao Yan, you go contact Manager Chu, then deliver the meal."

Xiao Yan nodded, took the mysterious incense, and left.

After Xiao Yan left,

Ding Li asked,

"Brother, is Xiao Yan reliable?"

I said: "He's extremely reliable; he has nowhere else to go. Ding Li, did you bring any guys? I need to make sure those four aren't fully knocked out.

so we can act against them."

Ding Li said: "There's a steel pipe in the car; I'll bring it over for you."

"Alright, bring it quickly. We'll use it," I said to Ding Li.

Ding Li hurried downstairs to fetch the steel pipe.