Chapter 119

"Burn incense and pray to Buddha?"

Yu Zecheng frowned, thinking he was speaking in riddles again.

"I was scared today, I want to go to Longfu Temple to burn incense, let's go together.

"Beg the Buddha.

"What if he reveals his spirit?"

Hong Zhiyou shrugged and said with a lingering fear.

He was indeed frightened by Jiang Aimei's tragic and heroic act, and felt a bit inclined to help.

But once he washed his face, he was completely sober.

The photo of Li Ya, the "Buddha Niche," was an important relic of Lu Zongfang, which Yu Zecheng had hidden very well.

If he revealed it rashly.

Old Yu would definitely think he had broken into his home and conducted secret surveillance.

This was a major taboo that would damage their relationship.

Furthermore, Li Ya was an important pawn the Station Master had buried in the border region.

Even Mr. Wu and Ke Gong hadn't discovered him.

If he just blurted it out, there would be no way to explain it.

Li Ya was even the Station Master's proudest work.

If he said it, where would that leave the Station Master?

Wu Jingzhong was currently annoyed by Ma Kui, and was turning a blind eye to many things.

But touching his bottom line without any scruples.

He would very likely become the second Su Jianhua.

And that was his own son-in-law.

Yet he was still disposed of just like that.

In life, one cannot be reckless.

"Zhiyou, you have to help me.

"Based on my understanding of the Station Master, he won't let Jiang Aimei and Old Huang leave Jinhai alive."

Yu Zecheng pulled him, his eyes nearly begging.

"You should think about how to save me first.

"Jiang Dongliang lost face today.

"Dai Li is probably furious right now, preparing to take it out on me."

After Hong Zhiyou finished speaking, he put his arm around his shoulder and walked out:

"The boat will straighten itself when it reaches the bridge.

"Let's go, the Station Master is still waiting for us."

Station Master's office.

Wu Jingzhong's eyes were gloomy as he picked up his cup and took a blood pressure pill.

"Sit, have some fruit."

Seeing the two generals, a smile appeared on his face.

Must say, they were handy to use.

Now, looking at these two, he felt a sense of stability in his heart.

"Zecheng, you go to the hospital later.

"Confirm whether that woman can still speak?

"If she opens her mouth, there will be trouble."

Wu Jingzhong reminded.

"Station Master, why don't I let Ding Defeng..." Yu Zecheng probed.

"No need.

"Ma Kui is watching this woman very closely now.

"I'll bet you, he will definitely spread the word that there's hope for Jiang Aimei's tongue to be reattached.

"Just waiting for someone to jump into the pit."

Wu Jingzhong sneered.

"That's true.

"Then let him act.

"He's not qualified to play games with you, Station Master." Yu Zecheng nodded in flattery.

"Sigh.

"Where does a woman get such courage?

"Can this thing called faith be eaten, or worn, or lived in?

"One by one, they all have invincible golden bodies, unbreakable."

Wu Jingzhong was still immersed in the shock of Jiang Aimei.

"Teacher, that's not entirely true.

"Liu Wensheng, Huang Zhong, weren't they turned by us?" Yu Zecheng smiled.

"Sigh.

"This Ma Kui is giving me a headache.

"Who knows how much he knows about me and Mu Liancheng?

"Zecheng, you and Zhiyou take some time to go to my basement and pick some things.

"That night pearl of Empress Dowager Cixi.

"Coral.

"And the Forbidden City, pick out all the other antiques and load them into the car.

"When Boss Dai leaves Jinhai, send them to him."

Wu Jingzhong sighed and ordered.

Tigers and wolves can never be tamed.

To save one's life, one must keep stuffing meat into their mouths.

Feed them until they are full, until they are stuffed.

Perhaps then there will be room to survive.

"Understood, Teacher." Hong Zhiyou accepted the order.

"Alright.

"Go get busy, there's plenty to do these next few days."

Wu Jingzhong waved his hand.

As soon as the two left, Lu Qiaoshan poked his head in and asked:

"Station Master, you're not busy, are you?"

"Qiaoshan, what is it?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.

"Station Master, there's something fishy about today's interrogation," Lu Qiaoshan said.

"What's fishy about it?" Wu Jingzhong asked.

"Team Leader Ma has a problem.

"I suspect he was deliberately hinting to Jiang Aimei.

"At the time, Jiang Aimei was moved by Huang Zhong and was about to confess.

"But do you remember?

"It was Team Leader Ma who roared at her, and Jiang Aimei's eyes changed instantly."

Lu Qiaoshan raised his eyebrows and chuckled dryly.

"Hmm.

"There is a bit of that." Wu Jingzhong nodded.

"Immediately after, Jiang Aimei bit her tongue.

"When she bit her tongue, Team Leader Ma was closest to her, blocking most of our view.

"This gave Jiang Aimei ample opportunity to bite off her tongue.

"If Adjutant Jiang hadn't noticed in time, Jiang Aimei might have died on the spot."

Lu Qiaoshan raised his eyebrows and said.

"And then?" Wu Jingzhong loved to listen.

"Adjutant Jiang just shouted for help.

"The first one to rush up was still Team Leader Ma.

"Do you remember his actions at the time?

"He gripped Jiang Aimei's mouth and gave a heavy blow with his hand.

"Think about it, Jiang Aimei had lost her teeth, how could her tongue be bitten off so quickly? Team Leader Ma was helping her swallow it.

"In my opinion, without that, the tongue could definitely have been retrieved and reattached."

Lu Qiaoshan analyzed it very expertly.

"Hmm.

"Ma Kui even grabbed her and shook her, that was to make sure she didn't choke, helping her digest it."

Wu Jingzhong exchanged a look with him and followed with a laugh.

"Station Master, you are omnipotent.

"Nothing can escape your discerning eyes."

Lu Qiaoshan flattered him and continued:

"According to Huang Zhong's confession and Ma Kui's performance during Jiang Aimei's interrogation.

"I think the evidence of his collusion is very clear."

"Then what are you waiting for?

"Adjutant Jiang should be waiting for your report right now." Wu Jingzhong smiled.

"The report is already written.

"Chen Wenbin captured Jiang Aimei and was going to report and transfer her to the station.

"Ma Kui took the person first.

"There may have been threats and instigation along the way, and he intentionally covered for Jiang Aimei during the interrogation.

"Resulting in Jiang Aimei ultimately becoming a dead pawn, a useless pawn."

Lu Qiaoshan's eyes sharpened, and he said decisively.

"Make a slight modification.

"Resulting in Jiang Aimei, the most important high-level Red pawn leader in Jinhai.

"Qiaoshan, your theoretical knowledge needs some further study."

Wu Jingzhong pointed at him with a smile.

"Yes, Station Master.

"Further study.

"Must further study.

"Then... shall I go report to Adjutant Jiang?" Lu Qiaoshan said happily.

"Go."

Wu Jingzhong said.

Yu Zecheng drove straight to the hospital.

Hong Zhiyou waited until he got off work and went to the Shuitun Prison.

Special Prison No. 8.

Mice were scurrying everywhere.

On the inner bed, there was only a pile of dry rice stalks.

Yang Wenquan's face was as pale as paper.

On the small table next to him sat a broken bowl, two moldy steamed buns, and a few fever pills.

Hong Zhiyou only took a look from afar, and then left with Liao Sanmin.

Dai Li was still in Jinhai.

If Yang Wenquan wasn't tortured severely enough, Boss Dai would have to teach him a lesson.

Returned to Liao Sanmin's office.

Hong Zhiyou got straight to the point:

"Old Liao, I want to release Lin Tian."

"Release someone?

"Is there any paperwork?" Liao Sanmin frowned.

"No.

"He was sentenced for theft, arranging medical bail for him shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"

Hong Zhiyou smiled and handed over 300 US dollars.

"Easy.

"This person was originally bailed out by Station Master Wu, Warden Song won't ask questions."

Liao Sanmin took the money and agreed readily.

Released Lin Tian.

Hong Zhiyou took him directly to the club.

The young man looked quite sharp once he cleaned up.

"From today on, you are free." Hong Zhiyou smiled.

"Brother, you saved my life, tell me, what do you need me to do?

"If I, Little Lin, frown even once, I'm a son of a bitch."

Lin Tian wrinkled his nose and said in an old-fashioned way.

"You go around the casinos nearby.

"If you find anyone mentioning Hong Wangzu, or my name, go and keep an eye on them.

"Especially if you find some with accents from Jibei, the Northeast, or eastern Shandong, pay extra attention."

After Hong Zhiyou finished speaking, he handed him a small bag.

Inside were several hundred silver dollars he had prepared.

"Brother, can I ask, who is Hong Wangzu?

"Our dad?"

Lin Tian asked with a smile.

"Yes.

"Be careful, my dad was kidnapped.

"Long Er didn't find out anything, I suspect it was done by outsiders.

"Now the enemy is in the dark, and I am in the light.

"If I don't find them, I won't be able to sleep soundly."

Hong Zhiyou said.

Just yesterday, someone left a box at his door.

Inside were two bloody ears.

Clearly.

The other party wasn't just after money anymore.

This was a demonstration.

"Understood.

"Wait for my news.

"If even I can't find them, no one in Jinhai can handle it."

Lin Tian blinked and smiled, weighed the money bag, and left.

Returned home.

Yu Zecheng was squatting at the door.

"I went to see Wanqiu on your behalf today.

"She's in very bad shape.

"She's already infected with leprosy, judging by Ding Defeng's meaning, if it drags on like this, I'm afraid her life won't be saved.

"You didn't go, it's very scary in there."

Yu Zecheng stood up and said solemnly.

"It's good that it's scary.

"Life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor are in the hands of heaven.

"Yang Wenquan has to endure.

"Wanqiu also has to endure.

"If they can't make it through, then that's fate."

Hong Zhiyou shrugged and sighed.

"You, you really have a big heart.

"Are you so sure, Boss Dai..." Yu Zecheng didn't dare to continue.

"Man proposes, God disposes!

"I need to get some good sleep, I have to practice martial arts with my sister-in-law tomorrow morning."

After Hong Zhiyou finished speaking, he went into the house.

His mother, He Yinfeng, was cooking dinner.

"Where's Xiaohui?" Hong Zhiyou glanced at his watch.

It was past eight, logically she should have been back long ago.

"Don't know.

"She came back once in the middle, then sat on Liu Shan's bicycle and ran off again.

"This girl, she's crazy all day long."

He Yinfeng shook her head and said.

Jinhai at eight o'clock is very romantic.

Hmm.

They must have gone to get a room.

Liu Shan is very sensible.

Hong Zhiyou ate dinner and went to listen to Cuiping talk about some martial arts theory.

When it was time for them to listen to the radio, he went home to rest.

Wu Residence.

Dai Li was reading documents about the construction of the Qingdao naval base.

Jiang Dongliang carefully presented the report on Jiang Aimei:

"Bureau Chief, Jiang Aimei bit her tongue and committed suicide.

"This is the interrogation record submitted by Lu Qiaoshan, please take a look."

Dai Li took it, glanced at it, and sneered:

"Hmph, Ma Kui collusion?

"This person is Mao Renfeng's bodyguard, a hero who assassinated Lu Zongfang.

"Whether he's human or ghost, I can tell at a glance.

"Wu Jingzhong wants to borrow a knife to kill someone."

"How to handle it?" Jiang Dongliang asked.

"Let it be for now.

"There's still a lot to do at the docks for a few days.

"No mood to deal with these cats and dogs."

Dai Li said coldly.

He had no interest in the dog-eat-dog fight between Wu Jingzhong and Ma Kui.

Adhering to the principle of never leaving empty-handed.

He wanted to use Jiang Aimei to bite Wu Jingzhong, forcing him to spit out some treasures.

It's a pity Ma Kui is useless.

"Tired.

"Call Liu Yuzhu here." Dai Li said.

Soon, Liu Yuzhu, who had just finished bathing and was dressed in a revealing cheongsam, walked in gracefully.

Dai Li closed the official document and patted his lap.

Liu Yuzhu smiled charmingly, sat on his lap, and offered a fragrant kiss:

"Bureau Chief Dai, can you take me with you this time?"

"Aren't you going back to Ma Hansan's side?

"If I remember correctly, he once did your family a favor." Dai Li asked with a smile.

"Ma Hansan brought it on himself.

"He has offended you now, if I go back, isn't that seeking my own death?

"It's not that I'm heartless.

"Yuzhu wants to fight for a future for herself while her beauty hasn't faded.

"I heard the Political Academy is missing a Dean of Students.

"I ask Boss Dai to fulfill my wish, so that Yuzhu can also go to the world of flowers and gain some experience."

Liu Yuzhu hugged his neck and said coquettishly.

"Hmm.

"Water flows to lower places, people climb to higher places.

"I am very gratified that you can think this way.

"The Political Academy is currently recruiting a group of young female students, and with your qualifications, being a deputy dean is more than enough.

"How about this, after handling the Jinhai matter, you come with me to Qingdao."

Dai Li understood human nature well and was very satisfied with this answer.

"Boss Dai, you've been working hard lately.

"Let me help you cool off."

Liu Yuzhu smiled charmingly and slid under the desk like a swimming fish.

A beauty like jade.

My beloved.

Dai Li closed his eyes in enjoyment.

The next few days.

Hong Zhiyou followed Cuiping to practice breathing and martial arts every morning at 5:30.

During this time, he naturally didn't suffer fewer punches, kicks, and scoldings.

Besides being able to hold the horse stance for half an hour, he only gained sore muscles and aching bones.

In Cuiping's words, this is called a transition period.

Once the body is tempered, everything will be connected.

Practicing is painful.

Waiting is even more agonizing.

Wanqiu was tormented by leprosy.

Yang Wenquan's high fever wouldn't subside.

If Dai Li doesn't leave soon, these two will die first.

However, Hong Zhiyou couldn't do anything.

Only wait.

"Secretary Hong, the Station Master wants you to go over."

Just as he arrived at the station, Xiao Guohua walked in.

"Zhiyou, is everything packed?" Wu Jingzhong asked as he fastened his buttons.

"Packed.

"For safety's sake, it's already been taken to the train station.

"It can be loaded and shipped to Shanghai at any time, and when it arrives, I'll call Hu Die and have her send someone to pick it up.

"Teacher, is Boss Dai leaving?"

Hong Zhiyou asked.

"Hmm.

"There's a meeting at the Garrison Headquarters today.

"After it's over, I reckon he'll be leaving.

"You come with me."

Wu Jingzhong nodded and ordered.

The two went to the Garrison Headquarters together.

Dai Li was not a man of empty talk, the meeting was very concise, and it was over in less than an hour.

"Jingzhong.

"Come to my office."

After the meeting, Dai Li gave Wu Jingzhong a hint.

Wu Jingzhong followed him into the office.

"Jingzhong, the work in Jinhai has been done well." Once seated, Dai Li said.

"It's all thanks to the Bureau Chief's wise leadership." Wu Jingzhong replied respectfully.

"You were a director in the Northwest District before.

"You're familiar with that area."

Dai Li asked lightly.

"Yes." Wu Jingzhong nodded, cold sweat seeping from his back.

"Some time ago, Hu Zongnan complained to the Generalissimo that the Northwest Army was very arrogant and somewhat disobedient.

"The Generalissimo is very dissatisfied with the Lanzhou station.

"You are a veteran there and have dealt with the Northwest Army for many years.

"I intend to send you there to take charge.

"Director Mao also has this intention, his nephew has made many contributions recently, and it's just right for him to come to Jinhai for some experience.

"You work hard, give the young man a chance."

Dai Li stared at Wu Jingzhong, smiling broadly.

Wu Jingzhong trembled all over, his legs shaking.

Jinhai.

The largest and most prosperous city in the north, with countless opportunities for profit.

Lanzhou!

Besides eating roast lamb legs three times a day, what else is there?

With his health, if he goes there and eats sand for a few days, he might just die there.

Sure enough.

This blade still fell on his own head.

"Bureau Chief, I, I haven't been well lately, going to Lanzhou..." Wu Jingzhong gritted his teeth and resisted.

"Hmm?"

Dai Li's deep eyes instantly became sharp:

"Jinhai shoulders the logistics for Beiping and the Northeast.

"It is a fortress valued by the Generalissimo.

"You worked too hard when you were young and suffered too many old injuries for the Party and State, so it's understandable that your health is poor.

"Many veterans from Chicken Goose Lane have retired recently.

"If you don't want to go to Lanzhou, you can consider going to Shanghai, change to a lighter position, and enjoy a new life."

After a pause, he said with his hands behind his back, allowing no room for doubt:

"Lanzhou, Shanghai, you choose one."

"I... I obey the Bureau Chief's arrangement." Wu Jingzhong didn't dare to look him in the eye, lowering his head and trembling.

"Ke Ke and Du Lumen have already sent telegrams to the Generalissimo.

"Once the Qingdao naval port is built.

"I might be promoted to Commander-in-Chief of the Navy.

"The Generalissimo's intention is for Zheng Jiemin to take over the Military Statistics Bureau.

"I just remembered.

"You and Zheng Jiemin are classmates."

Dai Li pointed at him and smiled meaningfully.

Wu Jingzhong finally understood why Dai Li was targeting him.

He wants to be Commander-in-Chief of the Navy.

Then he must support his right-hand man, Mao Renfeng, to take over.

In order to continue to remotely control the Military Statistics Bureau and sideline Zheng Jiemin.

And he himself was implicated by this classmate relationship.

Dai Li couldn't possibly hand over the important stronghold of Jinhai to someone related to Zheng Jiemin.

This trip to Beiping and Jinhai was ostensibly to deal with Ma Hansan and Yang Wenquan.

But in reality, it was a reshuffle.

"Bureau Chief, you came in a hurry this time.

"Jingzhong has prepared some local specialties, which have already been loaded onto the train, please accept them.

"Lanzhou is too bitter.

"I'd better go to Shanghai, it's also convenient to continue serving you."

Wu Jingzhong pulled himself together and made a final effort.

"Good.

"The Central Cadre School Youth League is managed by Jianfeng, it shouldn't be a problem for you to be a deputy principal there, let's arrange it that way."

Upon hearing this, Dai Li's tone softened.

"Thank you, Bureau Chief." Wu Jingzhong was moved to tears.

"Go." Dai Li said.

The moment Wu Jingzhong walked out of the Garrison Headquarters clutching his documents, the world spun, and his legs went weak, nearly collapsing into Hong Zhiyou's arms.

"Teacher.

"What, what happened?"

Hong Zhiyou had never seen Old Wu so out of sorts, and quickly helped him into the car.

"Bureau Chief Dai wants to transfer me to Shanghai for an idle position.

"Jinhai is about to change hands.

"My money bag.

"My lifeblood."

Wu Jingzhong sat in the back seat, slapping his thighs, tears streaming down his face.

He had risked his life his whole life.

Spent so much money, offering to all the Bodhisattvas.

How much did he actually make?

His seat wasn't even warm yet, and his glory and wealth were already gone.

He was unwilling.

"Teacher.

"It's okay, we already have quite a bit of money.

"If Bureau Chief Dai says retirement, then retirement it is.

"My and Ruirui's connections in Hong Kong are all laid out, if we set up the business, it's enough for our whole family to live in luxury." Hong Zhiyou comforted him, feigning pity.

"You child, you don't understand.

"Aren't all those connections of yours and Ruirui's supported by my old bones?

"Why do Yong Jianqiu and the Rong family fawn over you?

"That's because they have requests of me.

"Once I leave this seat, they will eat you alive.

"Those traitors you've blackmailed will turn their guns and shoot you in the back."

Wu Jingzhong frowned and sighed.

"In this world, power and money are inseparable, neither high nor low, just shrimp in the mouths of big fish.

"Besides, business has its ups and downs.

"Without connections, would they still be willing to fawn over you and lose money on deals?

"Only power!

"Is the business that yields ten thousand times the profit."

After a pause, Wu Jingzhong warned him solemnly, dispelling Hong Zhiyou's unrealistic thoughts.

This was the attitude Hong Zhiyou wanted.

"Teacher, does that mean you already have a plan?" He asked happily.

"That's right.

"Cutting off someone's wealth is like killing their parents.

"Even a rabbit will bite when pushed to the limit.

"Dai Li wants me to go to Shanghai to play with children, Ma Hansan dared to rebel against him, I dare to rebel against him too!

"How is that plan of yours and Ma Hansan's going?"

Wu Jingzhong's eyes darkened, and he asked gloomily.

"The bombs have already been shipped to Qingdao in advance.

"It's just that the person in charge of the Qingdao Air Traffic Control Committee and the pilots are members of the Iron and Blood Youth League.

"I originally wanted to arrange for Liu Yuzhu to go in and plant the bombs through the relationship between Director Yu's brother-in-law and Liang Ruojie.

"But the people there can't be ordered.

"They only listen to Jianfeng.

"And it can't be explained in detail, it's very troublesome to be stuck here."

Hong Zhiyou said helplessly.

"I'll call Jianfeng.

"But to make the old man decide to get rid of Dai Li, we need to add fuel to the fire.

"This is the summary of this secret meeting.

"You go find Yong Jianqiu and leak it to the Red pawn."

Wu Jingzhong patted the document in his hand and instructed in a low voice.

"Unfortunately, Yong Jianqiu went to America a few days ago to celebrate his eldest daughter's birthday.

"And the Red pawn's traffic station has been basically destroyed by Team Leader Ma.

"These messages can't be sent out at all."

Hong Zhiyou knew they could be sent, but he had to say it this way.

One must always be on guard.

Especially against a "rabbit" like Old Wu who dares to fight a tiger.

"Let Yu Zecheng go.

"Doesn't he know that Red pawn military mediation representative Zuo Lan?" Wu Jingzhong sneered.

"Wouldn't that be too sudden?" Hong Zhiyou said.

"Sudden?

"A few days ago, he accompanied the Red pawn military mediation representative, strolling around Jinhai city, they should be very familiar with each other by now.

"Maybe they even have children already."

Wu Jingzhong sneered.

"So Teacher has already planned everything, Zhiyou is convinced." Hong Zhiyou was truly convinced.

"One must always have a backup plan for everything.

"However, I still value Zecheng.

"Intelligence, you have to pass it around.

"It's best to drag Lu Qiaoshan into the water, isn't that subordinate of his, Sheng Xiang, reselling intelligence?

"Go through him.

"Better to spend money than to invite trouble.

"How much money, I'll allocate it to you from the station's funds later."

Wu Jingzhong leaned in and instructed carefully.

"Teacher, about Sheng Xiang and Director Lu..." Hong Zhiyou feigned surprise.

"I've known for a long time.

"There's no important intelligence anyway.

"If he likes to steal, let him steal.

"When one day he steals a bomb, hmph, they'll get what's coming to them."

Wu Jingzhong crossed his arms and sneered.

"How to design it, you are responsible.

"Be careful and cautious, to avoid Dai Li killing a return shot." He instructed again.

"Teacher, you really treat me and Director Yu like your own sons, I... I am so grateful." Hong Zhiyou quickly offered flattery.

"I have no choice either.

"Ma Kui bites him every day, what if he can't stand the investigation and falls into their hands again.

"Without Dai Li, my old classmate who hates evil like a foe would be the first to shoot me."

Wu Jingzhong shook his head and sighed helplessly.

"Teacher, I'm saying if... if Dai Li doesn't have that, we might..." Hong Zhiyou still wanted to explore a way out.

Who knows if history will be rewritten.

If Dai Li doesn't die.

He would have to see the King of Hell.

"There is no if.

"Leaving Jinhai, not being able to make money, not being able to get those old things, is more painful than killing me.

"It's the same as fighting the devils in the past.

"Either he dies, or I die.

"It's that simple."

Wu Jingzhong said coldly.

"Understood.

"Burn the boats!"

Hong Zhiyou nodded.

"Sigh, it's a pity for those old things of mine, all wasted on this white-eyed wolf." Wu Jingzhong leaned back in his seat, sighing with heartache.

"Teacher.

"I won't hide it from you, I didn't ship the goods, I already brought them back for you.

"I had Station Master Zhang at the train station cause some trouble, dragging it out for two days is no problem."

Hong Zhiyou smiled shrewdly.

"Oh my.

"Good boy!

"Well done.

"For a wolf like this, even if we die, and smash the treasures, we must never let him benefit."

Wu Jingzhong took his hand and slapped it happily.

Turning around, Wu Jingzhong went straight back to the villa.

His high blood pressure flared up, and he couldn't hold on due to dizziness.

Hong Zhiyou walked into the hall with the classified documents.

Passing by the Intelligence Section, seeing Lu Qiaoshan working, a cunning glint flashed in his eyes, and he walked in with one hand in his pocket.

(End of chapter)