Chapter 135: He Yuzhu Ventures into Great Shanghai

The train was slowly traveling along the tracks of the Jiangnan water towns.

Outside the window, crisscrossing rivers and small villages with white walls and black tiles intertwined, exuding an air of elegance and spirit.

Seeing the true Jiangnan scenery for the first time, He Yuzhu was struck by a sudden inspiration and couldn't help but recite: "The southeast is a place of beauty, the metropolis of the three Wus, Qiantang has been prosperous since ancient times..."

Before he could finish, his ear was grabbed by Zhao Ying, and she didn't use a light touch. "You, someone who hasn't even finished primary school, are actually learning to spout the sour, pretentious words of scholars." She dragged He Yuzhu toward the carriage connection.

"Let go first! My ear is going to be pulled off by you!"

Zhao Ying then let go and whispered, "Give me an idea. I want to keep Su Qing, but I don't know how to bring it up."

"Do you want him to be the father of your child?" He Yuzhu teased.

"You're hateful, see if I don't beat you to death!" Zhao Ying chased after He Yuzhu to hit him.

He Yuzhu quickly raised his hands in surrender and whispered, "If you want to keep him, it's not hard! I can help you!"

"How do I keep him?"

"I'll give him two choices: either die, or come with us. See how he chooses."

Zhao Ying grew anxious upon hearing this, pointing at his forehead and scolding: "You little bastard, what kind of idea is this? Isn't this ungrateful? He has helped us!"

"Have you forgotten that famous quote from Cao Cao? 'I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me.' Letting Su Qing go is equivalent to letting people know our whereabouts. He is a sensible man; he should understand this point."

"You little brat, I really underestimated you. You're quite ruthless!" Zhao Ying said, raising an eyebrow.

"How could I compare to you?" He Yuzhu retorted, refusing to be outdone. "When you killed Bureau Chief Ma's entire family, you didn't even blink. That's what being trained is!"

"Stop with the glib tongue." Zhao Ying put away her playful expression and said seriously, "After we arrive in Shanghai, shouldn't we report to Xiao Si? To save her from worrying."

He Yuzhu nodded. "You find a chance to give her a call! I don't dare call her; I'm afraid that once she has a problem, I won't want to leave!"

Five hours later, the train pulled into Shanghai Station; the shouting of peddlers on the platform and the noise of travelers rushed toward them.

He Yuzhu pulled Su Qing into an empty corner and got straight to the point: "Miss Zhao thinks you are very capable and would like to invite you to go to the United States with us. Once you get there, she won't treat you poorly."

Upon hearing this, Su Qing revealed a bitter smile on his face and sighed softly: "I am just a poor teacher in Shanghai with no attachments. As long as you make proper arrangements, I am willing to follow you."

"Brother Su is indeed a sensible man." He Yuzhu patted his shoulder in approval.

Su Qing looked up at him and asked in a flat tone: "Do I have any other choice?"

"Scholars are truly insightful!" He Yuzhu laughed, not picking up on his tone.

The seven people split into three groups: He Yuzhu and Zhao Ying took Su Zhixiao in one group, Jia Xiuhua went with Su Qing, and Zhao Meiting and Zhao Ming formed the third.

Zhao Ying walked to a phone booth on the street corner, inserted a coin, and dialed the number for Liugongguan.

"Who is this?" Liu Rusi's lazy voice came from the other end of the line.

"I am 0403." Zhao Ying reported her code name. "Our plan has changed; the original route won't work... we have to change to the East Sea route..."

"Understood, proceed according to your plan." Liu Rusi's tone was slightly weary.

As a close friend of many years, Zhao Ying instantly sensed something was wrong and asked, "Did something happen on your end?"

Liu Rusi sighed softly on the other end: "There are changes at the top, but I can handle it. Don't tell him, lest he act on impulse..."

"Take care." Zhao Ying was silent for a moment, then hung up the phone.

Her heart felt like it was pressed by a stone. If she told He Yuzhu, he might really run back; if she didn't tell him, she felt sorry for her friend of many years. She struggled for a long time, finally remembering the quote He Yuzhu had just cited about betraying others... She gritted her teeth and suppressed that worry.

"Is Sister alright?" Seeing her poor complexion after the call, He Yuzhu hurried over to ask.

"It's fine," Zhao Ying shook her head. "She just said there might be changes in the upper echelons of the Military Statistics Bureau, and told us to be extra careful on the road."

He Yuzhu slapped his forehead hard, recalling the historical details he knew from his past life. His expression tightened, and he said, "Sister, call her immediately and tell her: Dai Laoban will definitely die on March 17. Tell her to prepare early."

"Are you crazy? Can you just say things like that?" Zhao Ying's eyes widened.

"Don't ask why, just do it. If this doesn't come true, all the shares of the companies under my name will belong to you."

"For real? Then I won't be polite!" Zhao Ying turned and ran back to the phone booth.

After hearing this news, Liu Rusi on the other end of the phone actually let out a sigh of relief, her voice becoming lighter: "Understood, that's great. You go safely, don't worry about me here."

After hanging up, Zhao Ying was still puzzled. She walked to He Yuzhu's side and asked, "Xiao Si didn't feel strange after hearing the date I mentioned, and even seemed to relax quite a bit. What exactly does this mean?"

"How would I understand the twists and turns of your Military Statistics Bureau?" He Yuzhu shrugged, deliberately downplaying his ability to foresee the future.

At this moment, inside the Beiping Secret Service Bureau, Bureau Chief Liu was furious at Tie Lin: "You hit a wall? And you even got beaten? Useless!"

Tie Lin stood at attention to report: "Liu Rusi's guards blocked us with guns and even called in regular troops. I did not complete the mission, but please rest assured, give me some time, and I guarantee I will complete the mission!"

"Deputy Mayor Tian is holding a birthday banquet tomorrow; Liu Rusi will definitely be there." Bureau Chief Liu handed over an invitation. "Take your wife with you, and bring the men from the Second and Third Teams."

Tie Lin saluted and left.

At the Shiliupu Matou in Shanghai, the cold wind carrying the fishy smell of the great river rushed toward them.

He Yuzhu went to the ticket office to check, but found nothing. He had to resort to his old tricks and obtained a dozen boat tickets from people waiting for the ship.

After waiting for several hours, the group finally boarded the ship.

The tickets He Yuzhu obtained were all second-class, which were basically four people to a room.

Zhao Ying stayed in a room with her parents, and the remaining four were assigned to another.

Having rushed about for a whole day, everyone was exhausted. After a simple wash, they all collapsed onto the hard wooden beds and didn't want to move.

Inside Liugongguan, Liu Rusi was standing in front of a floor plan of the Liuguo Fandian, deploying the operation: "Dong Zijun, you take a team to take out the Action Team of the Secret Service Bureau at the front entrance. It must be clean and swift; use a surprise attack, and do not lose our own people. Liu Chang, you are responsible for pinning down the group of Police responsible for security; don't let them ruin our big event..."

After finishing the arrangements, she lay on the sofa, feeling a sense of relief.

Not long after, Feng Qingbo, who repaired clocks and watches, came in.

Liu Rusi poured him a cup of black tea and said, "For this assassination of Bureau Chief Liu, you absolutely cannot fail again, understand?"

"Miss Liu, rest assured, this time I will absolutely not be like last time!"

"That's good!" Liu Rusi said.