[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-128":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Spy Survival Guide",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2366444,4634,"Chapter 128: Jiang Aimei Bites Her Tongue","spy-survival-guide-chapter-128",128,"\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou, what is he here for?\" Wu Taixun asked with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He says he's here to accompany Secretary Liu from Beiping,\" Wang De replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Yuzhu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is quite a fascinating person,\" Dai Li said with a smile, though it was unclear who he was praising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid still knows how to be sensible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He went all the way to Beiping to invite a lobbyist,\" Wu Taixun scoffed with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are some mistakes one cannot make.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell him to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Invite Secretary Liu in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the thought of Liu Yuzhu's beautiful voice and abundant stamina, Dai Li's mind immediately began to sway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, could this be a trap set by Ma Hansan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This woman is from the Juntong Bureau.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In case she intends to harm you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Taixun's brow furrowed, his face showing signs of vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is in telegraphy; she has never received assassination training!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, we had a brief affair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time, she even revealed that she wanted to leave with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, I had planned to take her with me when I returned from Qingdao this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only say that Ma Hansan is sensible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Li had had countless mistresses in his life; to him, women were nothing more than playthings to be toyed with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yuzhu was not stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Hansan was finished, so clinging to him was only logical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Taixun stopped trying to persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang De arrived at the entrance and shouted at Hong Zhiyou with an arrogant air:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That secretary or whatever, you can get lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou smiled, looking at him indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you looking at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't think that just because you know a few lowlifes, your tail can wag up to the sky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to stay alive in Jinmen, keep your eyes peeled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the residence of Prince Wu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang De circled around Hong Zhiyou, wearing the arrogant face of a lackey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the reminder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou did not care for a momentary dispute and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Wu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Dai Li is gone, I will make you turn into Wu the Foolish Dog in a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your girlfriend Mu Wanqiu is not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leprosy—you can hide from the first day, but you can't hide from the fifteenth; she won't be able to escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang De let out a lewd laugh behind Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou acted as if he had heard a dog barking and turned to climb into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yuzhu, standing to the side, exchanged a glance with him before following Wang De inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuzhu, you've come at just the right time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the beauty, Dai Li was in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong asked me to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He knows he was wrong and hopes the Director will be magnanimous...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yuzhu replied respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Li waved his hand with a smile: \"A mere mayfly, not worth mentioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you eaten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat first, and I will take you for a tour later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six o'clock in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard, Cuiping and He Yinfeng were cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng had already set up the chessboard in the yard, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're back, how did it go?\" Yu Zecheng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did what go?\" Hong Zhiyou countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You clever devil.\" Yu Zecheng shook his head with a smile and made the first move with his cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does your brother-in-law know anyone in air traffic control?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to make a trip to Qingdao later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, you really want to blow up...\" Yu Zecheng could hardly believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would it be me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Ma Hansan!\" Hong Zhiyou glared at him, annoyed by his lack of tact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Hansan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng smiled and admitted his mistake, then looked around and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm in trouble again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there ever a day you aren't in trouble?\" Hong Zhiyou stood up, intending to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng grabbed him: \"Don't be in such a rush, the Station Chief asked me to discuss this with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\" Hong Zhiyou sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Aimei has been arrested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After Wen Chong defected and secretly met with Chen Wenbin's people, she risked everything to eliminate the traitor; ultimately, it was to cover for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now Ma Kui has captured her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won't let the Station Chief touch her; Dai Li sent his adjutant Jiang Dongliang to oversee the situation personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's clear he wants to hold something over the Station Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng spoke a bit faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dai Li is truly courting death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At a time like this, he's still playing those pathetic little schemes of his.\" Hong Zhiyou shook his head with a cold laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all driven by this bit of power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that many people don't take him seriously, he can't deal with the powerful ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So he can only take it out on those around him to establish his authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng's brow relaxed as he reminded him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's not talk about him; Ma Kui is investigating the Station Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, we were going to have Lu Qiao silence her, but now Jiang Dongliang is staying in our building.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no way to act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Station Chief wants to ask for your opinion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When is the interrogation?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Station Chief wants you to come along and listen; after we finish eating, we'll head back to the station together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just afraid Jiang Aimei won't be able to hold out; the Fifth Brother is more ruthless with women than with men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They've already prepared wolf dogs and rats.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows, that dog Jiang Dongliang might even jump in to bite her himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng said, full of worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Aimei gave up the chance to flee to Beiping for your sake and went specifically to silence the traitor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She won't confess so easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on for a few days; once Dai Li is dead, many things will naturally resolve themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hong Zhiyou felt more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is also true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Ma Hansan could get rid of Boss Dai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who would most likely take over is Zheng Jiemin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this power vacuum during the transition, perhaps I would have the opportunity to orchestrate a rescue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou held a chess piece, lost in thought and silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The facts were indeed so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Dai Li died, the Military Statistics Bureau was reorganized into the Confidential Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Jiemin took over as Director, and Mao Renfeng served as Deputy Director to manage daily affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two were chatting, Liu Shan and Hong Xiaohui walked in, laughing and talking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, Mr. Yu, playing chess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Shan bought you some sugarcane; it's very sweet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's already peeled, Mr. Yu, Brother Hong, have a taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shan was very tactful and hurriedly handed it over respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took it, bit off a piece, and chewed until the juice flowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Shan, is school busy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaohui and I were sent to be student representatives for the Military Mediation these past two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today we visited Mr. Wu's Grass-Roof Hut Awakening Society.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shan said with quite a bit of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, the tour guide even explained the past of Mr. Wu and Mrs. Deng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Deng Ming even said that the love of revolutionaries is exceptionally romantic; we were so envious at the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hong Xiaohui spoke, she did not forget to look at Liu Shan tenderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, she has fallen into Liu Shan's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mr. Yu was there too,\" Liu Shan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng was not only there, he even saw Zuo Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a pity that Zuo Lan still did not know his true identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So close, yet unable to acknowledge each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she would surely be very happy that she hadn't spent so much time accompanying him in Shancheng in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two go chat, with all your commotion, I don't even know whose turn it is to move.\" Hong Zhiyou smiled and shooed the two away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I looked at the training list for this year's Political School today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kid Liu Shan is on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems he was already infiltrated by the station long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is still a backbone of the student union, on the surface an activist close to us, a double-dealer; tell Xiaohui to be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong with being a double-dealer? I am a double-dealer myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hanging out with Liu Shan is better than going to die like Yong Manzhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My family doesn't have a mine to pay for someone's release.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no real feelings for Hong Xiaohui or He Yinfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time, he didn't even want to eat at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for sleep, he only slept at the club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn't want to get entangled in too many human sentiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wished Hong Xiaohui would marry Liu Shan right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her \"brother,\" giving a little push and arranging for Liu Shan to enter the Jinhai Station wasn't impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be the extent of the favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng shook his head and smiled, completely helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, time to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuiping finished cooking and called out with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou put down his chess piece and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, you're going to my house to eat?\" Yu Zecheng had been planning to go to his house to freeload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really couldn't handle the overly salty food Cuiping made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've freeloaded at my place for how many meals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't I freeload at yours for once? Don't be so stingy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou strode away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, our food is ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yinfeng called out from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm eating at Sister-in-law's,\" Hong Zhiyou said with a wave of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yinfeng's full heart of joy instantly turned into a light sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying the dishes, she called Hong Xiaohui and Liu Shan to go into the house together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, try my stir-fried meat and see how it is. Old Yu complains the flavor isn't right, but I think it's quite fragrant,\" Cuiping said with a big mouth, chewing on a steamed bun while laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This flavor is spot on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fragrant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't Sister-in-law's cooking a hundred times better than Hongyun Tower?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou picked up several bites with his chopsticks, eating with great relish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng tasted a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even saltier today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Hong Zhiyou speechlessly, admiring him to the point of prostration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Cuiping was flattered to the point of blushing; she happily took a steamed bun and gave it to Hong Zhiyou:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, you have to break it open and stuff the meat inside to chew it together; that's when it's truly fragrant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll try it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou picked up a chopstick of chili meat and ate it with the bun:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this way of eating, I wouldn't trade it for a full Manchu-Han feast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at Secretary Hong, that's what you call knowing how to eat, unlike you, always being picky.\" Cuiping laughed, not forgetting to roll her eyes and mock Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Yu didn't speak, silently drinking his porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, have you ever met Master Sun Lutang?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Grandfather met him; he was the junior apprentice taught personally by Sun Lutang, and he could knock down a horse with one punch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever martial arts were mentioned, Cuiping's eyes would light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at me, is it too late to start training now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there any quick way to improve reflexes, run faster, and increase strength?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took a big gulp of porridge and asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You dog, so this is what you were waiting for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're talking about training to be like me, it's probably a stretch to be able to hold back a galloping horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But training for some strength, reflexes, and running a bit faster, that's all a piece of cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that you have to endure hardship and put in the effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I was training before, Third Grandfather used a big stick to beat it into me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many strong young men in the village couldn't persist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, a playboy, can you handle it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Cuiping looked at him and asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you are willing to teach me, sister-in-law, I will learn no matter how hard it is,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is learning martial arts useful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a little useful, but not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no matter how formidable an expert is, they will still fall to a thunderbolt or a bullet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this little bit of utility might increase one's chances of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you not see that even Rong Bin, who has enough money to last three lifetimes, is practicing hard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What right does he have not to work hard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he has offended so many people, being able to run faster, jump higher, and punch harder are all bargaining chips for surviving a desperate situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, starting tomorrow morning, you will practice with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will teach you breathing, stance training, and basic forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you have free time, lift stone locks; in a month or so, I guarantee you will be as strong as an ox.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Cuiping was a straightforward person; she patted her chest and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, ahem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Cuiping, don't mess around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong is the Station Master's prized possession; if you train him until he's broken, can you bear the responsibility?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng hurriedly interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, Old Yu. Sister-in-law is a disciple of a grandmaster; it is a blessing cultivated over eight lifetimes for her to teach me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, then it's settled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't listen to him. I try to teach him to practice every day, but he doesn't think much of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this now, if you don't learn, there are plenty of people who would cherish the chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Cuiping glared at Yu Zecheng with indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou went back to change his clothes, preparing to return to the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Cuiping, why on earth are you teaching him martial arts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if you train him into a problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not joking; Secretary Hong is too important. For the Station Master, for you, and for me, we cannot afford any damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng was somewhat dissatisfied with Wang Cuiping's rash actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not stupid; can Master Sun's secret techniques be passed on casually?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But according to our rules, since I taught him martial arts, even if I'm not his Master, at least I'm his Senior Sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bond of a martial sect is more reliable than your relationships as classmates or fellow villagers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this bond, it will be convenient to ask him for favors in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Cuiping wrinkled her nose and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng raised his eyebrows and pondered carefully; it actually seemed to make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, you even know how to use your head now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've made progress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and offered a compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think only you are smart? I'm not stupid; I'm better at managing friendships than you.\" Wang Cuiping curled her lip and carried the bowl to the stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, you are more capable than I am.\" Yu Zecheng smiled and conceded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou arrived in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shan had just finished his meal and was pushing his bicycle, preparing to go home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shan, let's chat for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou stepped forward and hooked his arm around his shoulder, acting completely at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr., Mr. Hong.\" Liu Shan was a bit nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why call me Mr. Hong? Call me brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took a cigarette and handed it to Liu Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lit it for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother.\" Liu Shan was somewhat flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you like my sister?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We, we are classmates, looking out for each other.\" Liu Shan said, his eyes darting away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you like her, you like her; why pretend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can tell, my sister likes you quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you slept together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou puffed out a cloud of smoke and asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, believe me, even if you gave me a hundred guts, I wouldn't dare.\" Liu Shan was almost scared to tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're an adult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have the right to pursue happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enjoy yourself while you can, be a bit bolder, work hard, and in the future, we will be one family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have high hopes for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou patted his shoulder and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\" Liu Shan stood frozen in place, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never dreamed that Secretary Hong would think so highly of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancestral grave must be emitting blue smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I must find my cousin-uncle and have a drink to tell him this incredible good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shan stepped on the pedal and flew toward Xie Ruo's home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight o'clock in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhai Station, underground interrogation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the head of the table, Wu Jingzhong and Jiang Dongliang sat side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui, Lu Qiaoshan, and Yu Zecheng sat in a row to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was, as usual, serving tea and water to the big bosses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Aimei, on the electric chair, was no longer human in appearance after the torture by Ma Kui and Lao Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of her fingernails and toenails had been pulled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her entire body was a horrific sight, bitten by vicious dogs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very moment, several mice were scurrying and biting inside her clothes, occasionally letting out shrill, strange squeaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Aimei's brows were tightly furrowed, her expression one of agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze remained incomparably firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Master Wu, let's begin.\" Jiang Dongliang, who wore a light stubble, took off his military cap and said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that this stern adjutant was a qualified \"hunting dog.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expecting to bribe him would not work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiaoshan, call Huang Zhong in to talk to her,\" Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhong was brought in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Aimei, his heart ached until it bled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aimei, just confess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already confessed, Team Leader Ma...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Huang Zhong was about to speak, Jiang Dongliang coldly interrupted him: \"Shut up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You only need to persuade her to confess who exactly Emei Peak is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Adjutant Jiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhong nodded and bowed, then urged again: \"Aimei, just say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared into Jiang Aimei's eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop fantasizing; there is no chance, no one can save you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only by cooperating with Station Master Wu do we have any hope of living.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He will give us a lot of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He will send us to Singapore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confess, I'm begging you, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Huang Zhong's eyes turned red, and tears welled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already hinted that no one could save her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death was the only option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Aimei's gaze softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold sneer appeared on the corners of Ma Kui and Jiang Dongliang's mouths; after all, they had been husband and wife for so many years, even the toughest woman had to succumb to an emotional appeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I'll confess.\" Jiang Aimei sniffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiaoshan, record this,\" Wu Jingzhong frowned and ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you give me some water, give me something to eat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't eaten for two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Aimei said weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may,\" Jiang Dongliang waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Five immediately brought her steamed buns and rice porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the care of a designated person, Jiang Aimei finished the food, and a hint of vitality appeared on her previously ashen face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mrs. Jiang, can you confess now?\" Ma Kui urged impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Aimei smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head and glanced at her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body struggled slightly, appearing somewhat painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone thought she was being bitten by the rats and was in unbearable pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Five, go get those ra...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang was just about to give the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw blood spilling out of the corners of Jiang Aimei's mouth in large gulps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No good, she bit off her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui lunged forward in one stride, gripped her chin tightly, and pried her mouth open violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wah wah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Aimei's mouth was forced open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to see her mouth full of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tongue was only half left, a bloody mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She swallowed her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui was so anxious he stomped his feet, dug around, but only found bits of flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aimei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhong let out a loud cry and fell to his knees on the ground with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng felt a lump in his throat, his whole body trembling, forcing back the tears flowing in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had seen Shopkeeper Qiu bite his tongue in the original drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he saw with his own eyes a delicate woman perform this tragic and heroic act with infinite courage and strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was terrified to the point of his hair standing on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, there was no admiration, sympathy, or worship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only fear from the depths of his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a desperate situation, fear is the most powerful weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Wu Jingzhong and Jiang Dongliang were so shocked that their hair stood on end, and they stood up involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang's face was livid, and there was no longer any playfulness or arrogant air in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood straight, his Adam's apple trembling fiercely as he swallowed his saliva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he properly buttoned his military uniform, put on his military cap, didn't look at Jiang Aimei again, and turned to walk away with a steady, military gait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman had already lost her value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could defeat her faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No force could make her submit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui, acting like a madman, grabbed Jiang Aimei by the collar, shaking her and roaring at her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't freedom good?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't money good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Aimei was already nearing unconsciousness, yet a peaceful, victorious smile hung on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could no longer answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her expression gave Ma Kui the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red faith is invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take her to the Lujunyi Academy immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong fastened his collar, scolded sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he turned and walked away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person was taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng returned to his office and stood by the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting the wind dry the hidden moisture in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Chong was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared to touch Shopkeeper Qiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Aimei bit off her tongue; there was almost no possibility of recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to do something for this female comrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to rescue Jiang Aimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Yu Zecheng took a deep breath, relaxed his tense facial muscles, and walked toward Hong Zhiyou's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was wiping his sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold sweat brought on by fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, is there any hope?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng closed the door and asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Burn incense and pray to Buddha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou rinsed the towel, wiped his hands, turned his head, and said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dear station chiefs, today's 11,000-word update is complete (finally I can get an early sleep), thank you all for your subscriptions and monthly tickets, good night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3927,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash 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