Chapter 2876: Arrangements

"Chairman, hello, my name is Bai Yun." The girl named Bai Yun had been silent, but she seemed more decisive than Chen Ting: "One hundred thousand yuan is an irresistible temptation for anyone, but I know there's no such thing as a free lunch."

"I agreed because I trust your character and integrity, Chairman. You would never do anything beyond the bounds of the law, am I right?"

Zhou Andong laughed heartily: "Don't worry—I have a beautiful wife and a lovely, obedient daughter. How could I possibly do anything illegal?"

Bai Yun also smiled: "I know Chairman Zhou wouldn't do anything illegal, but if this isn't made clear, holding this 100,000 yuan feels too hot to handle."

Zhou Andong wasn't sure if entrapment existed in this era, but he believed it didn't apply here—after all, he's not law enforcement. Still, entrapment definitely counts.

"Alright, you may go back now. Just follow my instructions."

Li Ling nodded: "Then we'll be heading back."

Zhou Andong waved his hand: "Go back!"

"Sister-in-law, I'm leaving." Li Ling greeted Jian Qiu, then nodded to the others before departing with Chen Ting and Bai Yun.

Zhou Andong checked the time again, picked up the phone, and dialed Jiangzhou headquarters of Jin Dun Security, Yao Jun's office. No one answered, so he called Yao Jun's mobile—this time it connected quickly.

"Hello, this is Yao Jun. Who is this?"

"Da Jun, it's me!" Zhou Andong said: "Has your Jin Dun Security reached Changsha yet?"

"No!" Yao Jun replied: "We're currently deploying in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, then will move to all of North China. Central China won't be covered until the end of next year or even the year after."

Zhou Andong thought for a moment: "Then, send two armored vehicles and twenty armed guards with live ammunition to Changsha. As soon as you arrive, go to the Public Security Bureau to file and explain the escort situation. Then proceed to the Industrial and Commercial Bank and the Communications Bank to each withdraw ten million yuan, and escort the funds to Yangcheng..."

Hearing Zhou Andong's words, Yao Jun said solemnly: "I'll go to Changsha myself."

Zhou Andong didn't object—having Yao Jun come in person would put him more at ease: "Remember to bring filming equipment. If anyone tries to intercept you, immediately turn on the camera to record evidence."

"Understood!" Yao Jun said: "I'll make arrangements and leave overnight."

Zhou Andong instructed: "Although Guangdong Province is cracking down hard, they're only targeting small fry. Groups like Wu Gui Dong, who have backing, remain untouchable—and they definitely have guns. You must stay alert."

"Don't worry!" Yao Jun chuckled coldly: "Just a bunch of thugs. Watch me take care of them."

"If you can make a big scene, do it. A few deaths don't matter—I've got your back." Zhou Andong said, voice thick with killing intent: "I'll give you the phone number of Tang Lin Hotel. Once you reach Changsha, contact Tang Lin."

"Got it!" Yao Jun acknowledged, then hung up.

"Looking for me?" Tang Lin said, slightly dazed: "Where are you going?"

Zhou Andong took a drag of his cigarette: "To Ye City. I have important matters to attend to."

Ye Zhenyi frowned: "You're going to Ye City—what about things here?"

Zhou Andong smiled: "You, Fourth Sister Ye, are holding things down here. What do I have to worry about?"

Ye Zhen gave Zhou Andong a sideways glance: "This is your problem, not mine. Why should I be your servant here?"

"Fourth Sister, don't say that—who would dare make you a servant?" Qiu Qian wrapped her arm around Ye Zhen's, cooing: "Never mind our families' ties—just the fact that I and Dongzi call you 'Fourth Sister' means you should lend a hand and stay in charge here."

Seeing Qiu Qian's playful pout, Ye Zhen laughed: "I really can't do anything about you two."

"I'll be back in three or four days." Zhou Andong pressed his half-smoked cigarette into the ashtray, then looked at Zhao Liangping: "Old Zhao, book us two flights to Ye City."

"No problem!" Zhao Liangping asked: "What time?"

Zhou Andong said: "Any flight tonight will do."

In the 1970s, there were already flights from Yangcheng to Ye City, daily round trips. By the 1990s, there were multiple daily flights—very convenient.

"There are several flights daily from Yangcheng to Ye City," Zhao Liangping said: "I'll book them for you tonight."

Zhou Andong picked up the phone again and dialed Zhou Guodong's office. He wasn't sure if Zhou Guodong would be there—if not, he'd have to call his home later.

Luckily, after just a few rings, Zhou Guodong answered: "This is Zhou Guodong. Who is this?"

"Uncle Zhou!" Zhou Andong said with a smile: "It's me, Zhou Andong."

"Andong!" Zhou Guodong exclaimed, surprised: "Is this about those vehicles and electronics still being processed? The handover is underway—should take about another week."

He chuckled: "And there's that batch of smuggled electronics—the little girl you sent is tough to deal with. She's held firm on price for days. This can't go on—you need to get her to compromise."

"No problem!" Zhou Andong agreed readily: "I'll go to Ye City tomorrow."

"Huh?" Zhou Guodong was taken aback: "You... you're coming to Ye City tomorrow?"

"Yes!" Zhou Andong said: "Besides the negotiations, there's another matter I need to handle—but I need your help, Uncle Zhou."

Zhou Guodong became curious: "What could possibly be something you, Zhou Andong, can't handle on your own, requiring my help?"

Zhou Andong spoke without reservation: "There's a batch of books shipped from Korea, arriving at port tomorrow morning. I'll pick them up the day after. I need you to contact customs and ask them not to inspect."

Zhou Guodong frowned: "What kind of books are these that customs shouldn't check?"

Zhou Andong didn't know what books they were, but since Alisi was so careful, they must be important: "Pornographic books!"

"Don't give me that nonsense!" Zhou Guodong blinked, then burst out laughing: "Fine—I'll have my secretary accompany you to customs to pick up the goods."

Zhou Guodong didn't believe Zhou Andong would endanger national security, especially since these books were coming from abroad—he truly wasn't worried. But if they were being smuggled out of the country, that would be different.

No matter how much he trusted Zhou Andong, he wouldn't help—indeed, he'd personally inspect the shipment. After all, if he lacked even this basic vigilance, he didn't deserve to be deputy secretary of the province.

Zhou Andong gave Zhou Guodong a reassurance pill: "Uncle Zhou, rest assured—I'll personally deliver the goods to you after pickup so you can inspect them yourself."

"Andong, I believe you won't endanger national security." Zhou Guodong said: "What time is your flight tomorrow? I'll arrange someone to pick you up. Perfect—since you're coming, I'll accompany you around Ye City."