Chapter 917: Not a Moment of Leisure

Over the next two months, He Yuzhu used the Space-Time Shuttle function to sink a total of two aircraft carriers and three cruisers. Of course, it was not without a price; ten tons of gold were all spent.

These reports all had pictures and truth to them; even if M Country denied it, Bandao Television would still broadcast them.

After the M Country soldiers received the news, they no longer had the heart to fight. The generals would not retreat, so I played a fire game. In one month, the other warships either caught fire or broke down; in any case, they were unable to fight.

With no other choice, the M Country military withdrew all troops from the Middle East, terrified of being targeted by Shadow again if they were a step late.

Babylon picked up a huge bargain there. Taking advantage of M Country being in a state of scorched-earth chaos, they drove all the Kurds over to Turkey and Xuliya in one fell swoop.

Coupled with the batch of weapons He Yuzhu had previously sold to Babylon, this army, which had originally been poorly equipped, suddenly became incredibly formidable, and their comprehensive combat effectiveness soared.

The M Country coalition had originally wanted to rely on planes taking off from their home soil to bomb Babylon and achieve victory, but many of their planes were shot down as soon as they entered Babylon's airspace. This made them very annoyed.

They wanted to use their weapons of mass destruction, but the Soviet Union was staring with wide eyes; the slightest disturbance would trigger World War III.

Assassination teams were sent wave after wave, but they were all thwarted by that group of people under Sadake, and they didn't even touch a single hair on their leader.

In the end, M Country could only pinch their noses and admit defeat, slinking away from the poker table.

When Sadake saw He Yuzhu, tears almost fell. He hugged him and patted his back: "Brother, our leader said, five million US dollars is your bonus!"

He Yuzhu smiled and thought to himself that this Babylon leader was still a decent person. Although he had his own agenda in helping these people, being able to get a sum of money at the end was an unexpected joy.

Hearing that He Yuzhu was leaving, Sadake's eyes turned red on the spot, and his voice went hoarse: "Ali... can we meet again?"

He Yuzhu patted his shoulder, smiling lightly: "Remember, whenever you encounter life-threatening trouble, send me an email, and I will arrive in three hours sharp."

Sadake cried like a child, feeling that it was truly worth it to have made a friend like He Yuzhu in this lifetime.

In fact, He Yuzhu knew clearly in his heart that three hours was an overstatement. Now that he had the ability of the Space-Time Shuttle, he could arrive within minutes of receiving the news. Of course, this required two tons of gold.

Sadake wiped his face and nodded heavily: "Then, we shall meet again!"

He Yuzhu did not delay further; with a turn, he was already standing on the land of Guangdong Province.

He went to find the Secretary.

After not seeing each other for a few years, the Secretary's complexion was much better than before. Although the person had become thinner, the spirit was full.

As soon as He Yuzhu entered the door, light appeared in the Secretary's eyes. He patted his shoulder and laughed heartily: "Zhuzi, you did a beautiful job this time! You led all of M Country's attention away. They have suffered a great loss of vitality this time; they won't be able to recover for five or six years. We have gained another five or six years of peaceful days!"

He Yuzhu, however, did not have much of a smile, his brows slightly furrowed: "To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. It is only a matter of time before they recover. No matter how many aircraft carriers were sunk, to M Country, it is only a superficial wound. Once healed, they will definitely bare their fangs and pounce again. Anglo-Saxons are born with a taste for this."

The Secretary's expression was firm, and the gaze was steady: "Rest assured, give us another ten years, and by then, even if they want to come, they will have to weigh whether they have enough weight."

Only then did He Yuzhu smile, a cluster of light burning in his eyes: "I truly hope that day comes sooner."

He stayed at the Secretary's place for a few days and stacked all the advanced weapons he had obtained from the M Country aircraft carriers into a secret warehouse.

Looking at the room full of equipment flashing with cold light, the Secretary's eyes went straight, and he held He Yuzhu's hand, trembling: "Zhuzi, these things of yours... are so timely for us!"

He Yuzhu waved his hand: "I don't want any rewards, just one request—do not mention my name."

The Secretary smiled: "Rest assured, we will just say I obtained them. Our people are very tight-lipped."

He Yuzhu nodded and said nothing more.

Once the matters were settled, he set off to return to Si Jiu Cheng.

But the moment his foot stepped into his own courtyard, he saw Ma Rui coming up to meet him with a long face: "Uncle! You've finally returned! My company has really run into big trouble this time. I suspect someone is deliberately tripping me up behind my back!"

He Yuzhu furrowed his brows: "Speak slowly, what happened?"

Ma Rui swallowed and poured it all out: "Our company had a film crew that went to Chuansheng to shoot a TV series a while ago. Halfway there, they encountered a flash flood, and the whole group of people, along with the equipment, disappeared without a trace. I remember you instructed that everyone in the crew must buy insurance. This time, I bought them a very high coverage, and the insurance company paid out... but those family members are not satisfied. They block the company entrance every day, crying and howling, demanding an explanation."

He Yuzhu picked up the teacup and took a sip, calm and composed: "How much money do they want?"

Ma Rui spread his hands: "Ten million for each missing person. Uncle, it's not that we can't afford this money, but think about it, if we open this door today, what will we do in the future? Our company is about to go public. If we pay it all, the listing will be delayed by at least two years!"

He Yuzhu put down the teacup and pondered for a moment: "Have you asked your godmother Li Xiangxiu about it?"

Ma Rui shook his head with a bitter face: "I asked, but she backed off, saying her words don't carry as much weight as before."

There was something not simple behind this matter. He Yuzhu became alert immediately.

"Who's to say it isn't!" Ma Rui sighed, "Uncle, those people block the door and make a scene every day. As soon as the police come, they run faster than rabbits. As soon as the police leave, they block it again, like playing guerrilla warfare. I really have no choice."

He Yuzhu put down the teacup, his tone slow and steady: "You talk to those family members one by one. Those who stop making a scene get one million per family; those who continue to make a scene will be handled according to the law, and not a single extra cent will be given."

Ma Rui was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly: "Uncle, I've been calculating for a long time, and I haven't offended anyone. Who do you think is messing with me behind the scenes?"

"If you haven't provoked anyone, then it is aimed at me." He Yuzhu leaned back in his chair, his gaze darkening, "I suspect it might be sabotage by foreign forces."

He was certain that it was the work of that group from the black market syndicate. If that were really the case, then Xiao E, Lin Wanning, and even Liushi Trading Company might also run into trouble.

Upon hearing this, Ma Rui tensed up: "Uncle, did you... offend someone while you were out this time?"

He Yuzhu did not evade and nodded: "You are not young anymore, so I won't hide some things from you. In front of you all, I am both a flag and a target. Because of my connection, you can get things done smoothly; but precisely because of this connection, the troubles that should come in the future will not be any fewer. Between gains and losses, you must have a clear mind."

Ma Rui's expression turned serious, and he immediately patted his chest: "Uncle, rest assured! My mother has told me since I was young: a sugarcane is not sweet at both ends."

Seeing him respond so readily, He Yuzhu felt slightly more at ease: "I will continue to dig into this matter and ferret out the person behind the scenes. After you go back, pass a message to all the managers—anyone who wants to stay in the company is strictly forbidden from going abroad. Keep a close eye on those foreigners who have no bottom line."

Ma Rui nodded heavily, a fierce look in his eyes: "Uncle, rest assured, I have a plan in mind. This time, I will absolutely not let those people succeed!"