[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-138":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},2366454,4634,"Chapter 138: Opening the Banquet, Opening the Banquet","spy-survival-guide-chapter-138",138,"\u003Cp>Jinhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zhiwu sat in a military vehicle, smoking a cigar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw several small sedans driving over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook the military coat draped over his shoulders and squinted as he stepped forward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked straight up to the front of Jiang Dongliang's car:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Director Dai's adjutant; please let us pass immediately.\" Jiang Dongliang did not get out of the car, but displayed his credentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care who you are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Army Commander Mou has issued an order: city defense exercises are underway. If you want to leave the city, try another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zhiwu took the credentials and tossed them back into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have an urgent mission!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a mission? If the Red Ticket comes, are you going to fight it, or am I?\" Xu Zhiwu sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are Director Dai's written orders and documents. Please let us pass immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang had no choice; he got out of the car to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know anything about any written orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only recognize the Chairman, the Ministry of National Defense, Commander Chen, and Army Commander Mou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to leave the city, go find Army Commander Mou or Commander Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zhiwu spat a thick glob of phlegm at the car and walked away with a limp, not even bothering to pay him any mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is wrong with you? I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang's face darkened, and he was about to chase after him to argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Swish, swish!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers raised their guns in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even Director Dai's word doesn't work here? I'm afraid there's something fishy in Pingjin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang followed Dai Li, and everywhere they went, he was used to being awe-inspiring; for a moment, he was so angry he nearly ground his teeth to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adjutant Jiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 94th Army has always been notoriously wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's useless for you to waste time here. You might as well go back to the station, have a good meal and a drink, and wait until the exercises are over. It won't be too late then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am a human being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not a god like Director Dai; do you expect me to grow wings and fly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sat in the back seat with his arms crossed, watching the show with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Dai has given orders...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang still wanted to use official jargon, but Wu Jingzhong cut him off directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you can just wait here slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked away, minute by minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang and the others were starving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, they had people call Chen Zhangjie and the garrison, trying to pass through this Tiger Cage Pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every side just pushed the responsibility onto the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dragged it out until two o'clock in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zhiwu still had no intention of opening the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, we're going to the Bai Mansion; we shouldn't miss this meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't wait here to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how many days Chen Zhangjie and his men are sealing the city?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait if you want to, but my blood sugar is low, so I'm leaving first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong shifted his backside toward the car window, ready to get out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adjutant Jiang, why don't we just go back to the station first?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The brothers haven't even had a drop of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wasting time here isn't the way to do things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guard on the side tried to smooth things over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, let's head back to the Jinhai Station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang couldn't hold out any longer and gave a gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The motorcade turned around and headed straight for the Jinhai Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan was holding a full station meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, there was nothing of substance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wanted to sit in the station chief's chair and get a feel for it in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Luo, your food expenses have been a bit high lately. The station's budget is tight; you need to cut them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Section Chief Hou, what is going on with your Telecommunications Division lately?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The intercepted telegrams—it's been a week and you still haven't decoded them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three days at most. If you can't decode them by then, you can go guard the gate at the post office for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan lifted his chin and began to throw his weight around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Division Chief Lu.\" Hou Yunlai replied with his head bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" Lu Qiaoshan's brow furrowed, and he glared at him fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Acting Station Chief Lu.\" Hou Yunlai curled his lip and changed his address with displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Record it in the meeting minutes: give him three days.\" Lu Qiaoshan turned his head to instruct Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Acting Station Chief Lu.\" Hong Zhiyou said in a clear voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan nodded with satisfaction, his gaze falling on Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Acting Station Chief Lu, rest assured. Today's meeting contents will be filed without fail.\" Yu Zecheng, very tactful, answered proactively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is the progress on your end?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The military mediation is almost over. If we don't catch them all in one net now, I'm afraid we won't be able to catch a single fish later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost.\" Ma Kui snorted coldly, displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of attitude is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm telling you all, from now on, pull yourselves together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, everything in this station must have a set of rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the assigned tasks, whoever fails to complete them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan was just about to make an example of Ma Kui when there was a commotion outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Division Chief Lu, the station chief is back.\" Someone shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The, the station chief? Wasn't he sent under escort to Shancheng...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan went numb instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His seat wasn't even warm yet; how could he be back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, everyone stood up and scattered in a flurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Hong, Old Yu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan raised his hand, feeling very unsettled, and was about to call out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said: \"Old Lu, hurry up and go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In case the station chief is reinstated, he'll still be counting on you to shoulder the responsibilities of two divisions and the Seventh Section.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan gave an awkward laugh and stood up from the chair, reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He touched the conference table with lingering attachment, sighed softly, and followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone arrived at the lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Jiang Dongliang following behind Wu Jingzhong with a gloomy face, no longer possessing the arrogant air he had when he was arresting people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adjutant Jiang, this is...\" Ma Kui stepped forward and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Jinhai labor strike and the military exercises have blocked the roads.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't heard anything about any exercises?\" Ma Kui frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exercises can't last a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we don't leave today, we'll leave tomorrow; if not tomorrow, then the day after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, wouldn't you agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ma Kui said this, he looked at Wu Jingzhong with a cold sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, both sides had practically torn off their masks and no longer wanted to pretend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many lifetimes does a person have? All living beings are but mortals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong smiled, not expecting Ma Kui to understand, and turned to give orders:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Luo, take Adjutant Jiang and his men to the canteen for a meal. Use the highest standard of hospitality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang and his group were so hungry they were famished, and they left in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, get out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong waved his hand in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui and Lu Qiaoshan left quite tactfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, quick, get me something to eat.\" Wu Jingzhong could no longer hold on, calling out, dizzy and faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already prepared it for you; it was made by your wife herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took out an exquisite wooden food tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a bowl of stewed lamb offal, red-braised pork, and a plate of greens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a bowl of white rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was starving and didn't care about his table manners, picking up the bowl and wolfing it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, slow down, don't choke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng poured him some warm tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two are the only ones who are truly thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, is there any news from Qingdao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his meal, Wu Jingzhong wiped his face with a hot towel, his voice returning to a resonant, vigorous tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time was now three in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically speaking, there should be some definitive word by now if the plane had been blown up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, the weather in the Su-Wan region is bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Liang just called to inform us that the plane has lost contact with the control tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one knows if it was blown up or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng replied in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven just loves to torture people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong frowned and asked again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Liu Yuzhu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou brought over a washed fruit platter: \"Liu Yuzhu boarded the plane. What is certain is that she and the people from air traffic control had been on the plane before takeoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That bunch from the Iron and Blood Youth Corps only answers to Jianfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's impossible to get a word out of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, it's worrying. If Dai Li doesn't die, all our hard work will have been for nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sighed in distress, stood up, and paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, should we ask Jianfeng?\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is a landmine right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Juntong Bureau is a massive organization, and Dai Li has many die-hard loyalists under him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If handled poorly, something will go wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given the Chairman's temperament, he will certainly put on a show of investigating, then find a scapegoat to take the blame to appease the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calling Jianfeng at a time like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wouldn't that be putting him on the fire to roast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget, he hasn't ascended the throne as Crown Prince yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong waved his hand, dismissing the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou naturally knew this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One cannot be too smart, especially in front of one's superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must learn to play dumb like Old Yu, acting enlightened from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when Wu Jingzhong was feeling lost or losing power, such thoughtful \"stupidity\" was even more necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher is wise; it was this student who was shortsighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's no wonder you oversee the big picture; we are all at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou flattered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait patiently.\" Wu Jingzhong smiled with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phones in every office began to ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui, Lu Qiaoshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all received the intelligence at the same time:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Dai's plane had gone missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, go call everyone to the conference room; let's wait for news of Boss Dai together.\" Wu Jingzhong clapped his hands and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sat at the head of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou carried a thermos and poured tea for all the bigwigs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, I presume you have already heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Dai's plane, which departed from Qingdao, has temporarily lost contact with the ground due to weather conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The plane departed at twelve noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is now three o'clock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong clasped his hands on the table and looked at everyone solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could a perfectly fine plane just go missing?\" Ma Kui was extremely frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been waiting for Boss Dai to deal with Wu Jingzhong so he could remove the thorn in his side and become the Deputy Station Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it have been hijacked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Red Faction is quite active over in Qingdao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He Siyuan and Liang Ruojie were even criticized by the Ministry of National Defense over this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted the Station Chief dead, but he wanted Dai Li dead even more; at least that way he could secure the position of Deputy Station Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hijacked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Missing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, I'll go light some incense later and ask Heaven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, just wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it's any later, we should have news by dinner time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand, and Hong Zhiyou and the staff from the General Affairs Office brought out fruit platters and pastries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight o'clock in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone's backsides were aching from sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone finally rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, it's me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, it's Director Mao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou answered and handed the receiver to Wu Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven bless, may Boss Dai ascend to heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong prayed secretly, stepped forward quickly, and picked up the phone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Mao, this is Wu Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are, are you sure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, that means it is true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, Director Mao, I await your news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, Wu Jingzhong looked as if he had lost his parents; he turned around with difficulty, his eyes already brimming with tears as he looked at the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd sensed something was wrong and stood up in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silent and solemn atmosphere, Wu Jingzhong choked back a sob and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, I have just received news from Director Mao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Dai's plane has crashed at Mount Dai near Jingling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Jingling Station and Tang Enbo's army have already rushed to the vicinity of Mount Dai to search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation is not optimistic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Dai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present could not help but sob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bury your grief in your hearts and continue to work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong took a breath, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and said sorrowfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adjutant Jiang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come to my office for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he turned and left the conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Li was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang's field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang walked into the office with a heart as cold as ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Boss Dai's written order?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sat upright and said majestically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want to do?\" Jiang Dongliang asked arrogantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong reached out his hand and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think that just because Boss Dai is dead, I wouldn't dare to arrest you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget, I also hold the position of Councilor in the Headquarters Inspection Office; I still have the authority to arrest you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arrest me? Who do you think you are?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I now seriously suspect that Boss Dai's plane crash has a great deal to do with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong's face hardened; he slapped the table and pointed at him, shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Jingzhong, stop your unreasonable entanglement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jinhai is the territory of the Party and State, not yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang's arrogance remained, and he slapped the table to argue back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unreasonable entanglement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong gave a cold, sinister laugh, stood up, leaned on the desk, and stared fixedly into Jiang Dongliang's eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't admit it has anything to do with you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the Generalissimo, the Ministry of National Defense, and Mao Renfeng do not think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone must be held accountable for Boss Dai's death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So many people were on that plane; why is it that you, the adjutant, strangely returned to Jinhai and escaped the disaster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you even used the excuse of investigating my anti-traitor work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Wu Jingzhong said this, he pointed at him and shouted coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you trying to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My anti-traitor work was commended by the headquarters back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On this point alone, your argument doesn't hold water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang was overwhelmed by his imposing manner and for a moment did not know how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must have participated in or known in advance about the plot to frame Boss Dai, or you knew the plane had been tampered with, which is why you took a feather for an arrow and ran to Jinhai to avoid the limelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confess honestly, who exactly instructed you to murder Boss Dai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong threatened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Wu, I never touched the plane, and I didn't know Boss Dai's plane would crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you shouldn't make false accusations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang's psychological defense broke, and he panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"False accusations?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I now suspect you deliberately forged Director Dai's written order, complying in public while opposing in private!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak, is it or is it not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Wu Jingzhong said this, he slammed the desk heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang trembled all over and nearly fell:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Wu, you mustn't speak nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The documents and the written order were all issued by Boss Dai personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't believe me, you can ask Division Chief Gong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Division Chief Gong? Is he currently having tea with the King of Hell alongside Boss Dai?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you actually have this written order or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While staring him down, Wu Jingzhong took out a stack of US dollars and slammed it onto his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I...\" Jiang Dongliang was stunned by this sudden move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll ask you one more time, do you have it or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think carefully before you answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong took out another stack of US dollars and threw it on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I don't!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang completely collapsed, gritted his teeth, and shouted it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew very well that with Dai Li and Gong Xianfang dead, this written order was already void, and he could not explain it clearly at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong had every reason to bite back and accuse him of acting on a fake order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you come back for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I came back...\" Jiang Dongliang was so dizzy and disoriented he could no longer speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Taixun gave a treasure to Director Dai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dai Li forgot to take it when he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came back to retrieve the treasure for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong raised his chin and reminded him with a sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was ordered by Director Dai to come back and retrieve the treasure, it's just that Wu Taixun...\" Jiang Dongliang wiped his sweat and nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Taixun will admit it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sneered, dialed a number, and handed the receiver directly to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the other end came Wu Taixun's panicked and uneasy voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Jiang Dongliang; this morning I was ordered by Director Dai to return to Jinhai to your residence to retrieve the treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Wu should remember, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good that you remember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have the treasure ready; someone will come to investigate later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing is what will save your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hung up the phone with an air of official authority, turned his head, wiped away cold sweat, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Wu, it's done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the headquarters inspection office investigates you later, just say it exactly like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What they need is a big fish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You aren't qualified enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this money; if you don't feel settled staying here, you can find Secretary Hong to arrange for you to go to Xiangdao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong patted his shoulder, his smile gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Station Chief Wu, I, I will see how the situation develops first,\" Jiang Dongliang said gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he bowed his head and bent his waist like a pug to pick up the US dollars on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go down and rest; later, you will come with me to Shancheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of appreciation crossed Wu Jingzhong's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this day and age, self-esteem is cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who understand the times are the heroes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang had just walked out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan and Ma Kui, harboring ulterior motives, had long been waiting outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adjutant Jiang, so, how are you handling it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan pointed at the station chief's office and asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Handling what?\" Jiang Dongliang asked, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The matter of you arresting Wu Jingzhong for the headquarters' investigation into traitors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, Boss Dai's plane crashed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you just going to ignore it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must fulfill his dying wish, bring him to justice, and send him to Jingling for interrogation to comfort the spirit of Boss Dai in heaven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui was anxious and pulled him aside to persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring him to justice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you two get it wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to Jinhai specifically to visit Station Chief Wu and ask him to be a witness to retrieve Boss Dai's things from Wu Taixun's house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did I ever say I was going to arrest Station Chief Wu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang sneered as he looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Lu Qiaoshan heard this, he knew there was no hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you clearly said you were taking him in for investigation at the time,\" Ma Kui persisted stubbornly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taking someone in, investigating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have Boss Dai's documents or warrants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have them, or do I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Kui, the matter of you secretly trafficking tickets and being the important underground figure Emeifeng is still sitting on Boss Dai's desk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clean up your own mess before you talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Dongliang pointed at him and walked away dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it... how did it get dragged back to me again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui wanted to chase after him, but Lu Qiaoshan grabbed him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Old Ma.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Boss Dai dead, everything is over; you should look out for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he turned and walked away, feeling depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui sneered behind his back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look out for myself? Won't you, this acting station chief, also be unable to keep your position?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan was furious when he heard this and turned back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may not be able to be the station chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But at least I can still be the deputy station chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget, with Boss Dai dead, it's most likely Director Zheng will take power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no place for you in the Jinhai station anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I were you, while Mao Renfeng still has a breath left, I'd get the hell out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scolding him, Lu Qiaoshan left on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui was absolutely furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to his office and dialed Mao Renfeng's private line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calling many times, the call finally went through:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Mao, Jiang Dongliang has defected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now Wu Jingzhong and Yu Zecheng are teaming up against me; I can't hold on much longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop the investigation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, goodbye Director Mao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, Ma Kui tilted his head, frowned, and gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Li is dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Mao has lost his backer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Jiemin and Jianfeng are both old classmates of Wu Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he keeps investigating, Director Mao is worried it will invite trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, heaven does not follow human desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I can find evidence of Wu Jingzhong and Yu Zecheng trafficking tickets, the Ministry of National Defense and the Chairman cannot sit idly by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Investigate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I have nothing left, I must continue to investigate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui gritted his teeth and made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou sent Jiang Dongliang away and walked quickly to the office:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, is it settled?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong stood with his hands behind his back, regaining his air of pointing out the direction of the country: \"Yes, letting Jiang Dongliang do that was just a precaution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The old man will definitely make a big deal out of Dai Li's affair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, the ones who will be unlucky are only Li Zongren and Ma Hansan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These two have been very close lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dai Li's death involves Kawashima Yoshiko; Ma Hansan and Liu Yuzhu cannot clear their names.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It just depends on how long Li Zongren can hold out for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, this is also what the Chairman wants to see; having Li Zongren attract the hatred of the entire Military Statistics Bureau, isn't that exactly what he wishes for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher is truly insightful, hitting the nail on the head,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Politics is also about human affairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you figure out the underlying interests, it's as simple as a child eating candy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Wu Jingzhong finished speaking, he changed the subject and looked at him with complex eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your little girlfriend, it's time to get her out, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't hide it from you, Teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She and Yang Wenquan got out last night; the two of them were almost killed by Boss Dai,\" Hong Zhiyou answered truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you, an act of anger for the sake of a beauty; you can be considered a man of emotion and loyalty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get her illness treated first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Matters of the heart are ultimately secondary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Boss Dai gone, who knows how many troublesome things there will be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said in a soft tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, thank you for your concern, Teacher,\" Hong Zhiyou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only after walking through the gates of hell does a person know the preciousness of life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not easy for anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong stood with his hands behind his back, saying this with deep emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wash an apple for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Renfeng might send me to Shancheng to preside over the funeral for Boss Dai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have matters weighing on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must first seek a protective talisman; I hope everything will be safe and sound.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong laughed and sighed, then dialed the number for Jianfeng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Jianfeng, this is Wu Jingzhong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Mao wants me to leave Tianjin for Shancheng to preside over the funeral for Director Dai. What do you think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, Wu Jingzhong let out a long breath, his face beaming with joy as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jianfeng said I can go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He and Zheng Jiemin will provide me with protection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is wonderful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this, I can finally set my mind at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong indeed received a call from Mao Renfeng, ordering him to rush to Shancheng immediately to preside over the funeral for Dai Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou and his group saw him off to the station entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiaoshan, the work at the station is now handed over to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While I am away, you must lead the overall situation and work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I see General Zheng later, I will have some face to show for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong smiled and patted Lu Qiao on the shoulder, showing that he valued him highly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no help for it; new emperors bring new courtiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Zheng Jiemin took charge, Lu Qiao would naturally rise with the tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One still had to win him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone watched him depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui’s face darkened, and he prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao grabbed him: \"Captain Ma, where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back to the office to work, so that certain people don't stir up trouble again.\" Ma Kui shook him off with a look of annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re in such a hurry now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there something you’ve forgotten?\" Lu Qiao reminded him with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What thing?\" Ma Kui asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I recall correctly, you seem to owe Director Yu and Secretary Hong a meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember now, a grand feast of halal food at Tongfahao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao said loudly, as if suddenly realizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I ever say that?\" Ma Kui touched his empty trouser pockets, turned his face away, and began to act boorishly and play dumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said that once the Station Chief went to Shancheng, you would treat everyone to a grand banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the Station Chief has gone to attend Boss Dai’s funeral banquet, shouldn't we be attending yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao said with a malicious, mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you even speak like a human being?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whose funeral banquet are you attending?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui’s jaw tightened, and he was about to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, don't be impulsive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Acting Station Chief Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still want your salary for this month?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou hurriedly stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just you wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We shall see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui straightened his cap and left in a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma has such a short temper; he can't take a joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, it seems you won't be getting that meal today; I'll treat you another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao gave a sinister, soft smile, shook his head, and walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I went to see Jiang Aimei today; she is recovering well. Aside from the fact that she will never be able to speak again, there are no other major problems,\" Yu Zecheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to ask for your help; please lend me a hand,\" Yu Zecheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Money,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yong gave me an antique last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will have Long Er appraise it tomorrow; no matter how much it is worth, it is all yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng gritted his teeth and handed over the last valuable item in his home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yong’s treasures are naturally good things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I agree to this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou readily agreed; this deal was definitely a huge profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only person who could save Jiang Aimei was Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was helping at zero cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only difficulty was whether the Station Chief still kept the intelligence Liu Xiong had gathered on Yu Zecheng through the Buddhist shrine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had the key to the Station Chief’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he absolutely must not open the Station Chief’s drawer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Wu Jingzhong’s craftiness, who knew what tricks might be in that drawer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he opened it rashly and was discovered, he would only chill old Wu’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to make both Yu Zecheng and Ma Kui see it in a logical way was also a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he already had a rough plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou first went to the Security Section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chatted idly with Xiao Guohua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the acne-covered Fang Xiaomin walked in, he deliberately said in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Xiao, I’m taking these documents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just that one sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was so low that Fang Xiaomin could not hear it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually slipped a few silver dollars into Xiao Guohua’s pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, these are just copies of files that old Liu transcribed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was meticulous about everything he did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that he is gone, these are of no use anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just take them; why pay money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Guohua offered some polite resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this fell into Fang Xiaomin’s eyes. After work, seeing Hong Zhiyou leave, he quickly got up and went to find Sun Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",5091,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","38fb291f910e2f150e81582777b624364cc61924144a45bbf651f491e313ec06","spy-survival-guide-chapter-139","spy-survival-guide-chapter-137",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]