[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-156":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},2366472,4634,"Chapter 156: I Will Make You Happy","spy-survival-guide-chapter-156",156,"\u003Cp>Guilin Road, Western-style house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao is currently balancing the accounts, with a large box of cigars sitting on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ooh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smells so good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picks one up, closes his eyes, and takes a blissful sniff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guifen, last month we brought in six large yellow croakers and over two thousand three hundred US dollars,\" Lu Qiao says with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did we bring in so much?\" Li Guifen asks in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dai Li's secret mission to Jinmen last time—Sheng Xiang sold for a pretty good price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there are quite a few people asking me for favors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the main thing is the high profit from Hong Zhiyou selling liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The quality of the liquor this kid gives us is good, and he leaves us a good margin; Lu Ming and his classmates just flip it and double their money,\" Lu Qiao laughs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You tell me, where does Hong Zhiyou get such great ability?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little secretary, no power base, no background, yet he knows everyone and can get his hands on anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just look at how overbearing Yang Wenquan and his bunch are; when you went to install the listening devices before, you almost got into a gunfight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou settled it with one sentence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Guifen asks with a puzzled look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long hair, short insight—who says he has no background?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Station Chief is his backer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Station Chief's backer is Jianfeng, our fellow townsman Zheng Jiemin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With that background, what can't he get done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All things in the world are nothing but profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou's greatest skill is that he can get things done with money, and he does them beautifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who wouldn't like a person like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao says with a knowing laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao, I heard that when he takes on a job, the US dollars are counted in the tens of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you let him get you a few big jobs too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With just these two or three thousand, how long will it take us to save up?\" Li Guifen says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You eat according to the size of your bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The big jobs are all held in the hands of Wu Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the day comes that I become Station Chief and hold down a post, then I'll have that qualification.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao sighs with a bitter expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, when do you think our position as Deputy Station Chief will be finalized?\" Li Guifen says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wu has finally loosened his mouth, so we're just waiting to perform a great service and catch a big fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a pity that Ma Kui is in the way, always blocking my path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had already gained control over a key official of the regional committee, but Ma Kui is the one in charge of that matter, so I can't get a hand in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy used to be a bodyguard for Mao Renfeng, and he wears the title of an imperial envoy on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not easy to handle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao shakes his head and sighs softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's not talk about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contentment brings happiness; at least the harvest is getting better by the day right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's not talk about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's have a taste of something foreign today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raises the cigar in his hand, his smile extremely bright:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou gave it to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Top-tier goods imported from Cuba, the kind Churchill smoked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One stick is worth two US dollars on the black market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, get the torch and toast one for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Guifen's eyes widen, and she snatches it away:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two dollars a puff for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of daydream are you having?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Lu Qiao pouts and stiffens his face, just about to scold her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The housemaid calls out from outside the door:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lu, there is someone named Hong Zhiyou outside who wants to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao is overjoyed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrives; I just love it when this kid comes looking for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The God of Wealth is here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, prepare some fruit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he speaks, he changes into his leather shoes and goes out to welcome him personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, Sister-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's so late, I hope I'm not disturbing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou carries gifts and changes into slippers as he greets them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could you be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Old Lu was just saying that you, his younger brother, haven't been by in a while, and he wanted to invite you over for a meal,\" Li Guifen says with a tactful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan and Sister-in-law haven't eaten yet?\" Hong Zhiyou asks with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was just balancing the accounts; thanks to you, we made a little money,\" Li Guifen doesn't hide it from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A woman, why so much talk?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry and call Hongyun Teahouse, order a few good dishes; I'm going to have a couple of drinks with Zhiyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao orders with a masculine air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't, Old Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's perfect that you haven't eaten; someone is treating you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm here today to bring you a business deal,\" Hong Zhiyou laughs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love business deals, brother, tell me quickly,\" Lu Qiao says with great joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou explains the situation regarding Meng Dejun's family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao ponders for a moment: \"I know Meng Dejun, but who is the backer of the party his nephew injured?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it's the garrison...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pauses, looks at Hong Zhiyou, and starts to laugh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if it's someone from the garrison, I'm not afraid—don't I still have you, brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao, Secretary Hong can solve it himself; why would he need to find you?\" Li Guifen brings over the fruit and laughs as she interjects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law, look at what you're saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan's prestige and seniority are not things I can compare to; the little bit of face I have is all bought with money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we really need to get things done, it has to be Chief Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You probably don't know, but the entire Jinhai Station is carried on his shoulders...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou takes the opportunity to flatter him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, you are just too kind, too honest,\" Lu Qiao says, pointing at him with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just speaking of this person, he is actually quite hard for me to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know Lu Yuxi from the Garrison Command Inspection Team, right?\" Hong Zhiyou asks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know him, he's a fellow townsman of mine, and our relationship is quite good,\" Lu Qiao says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Yuxi is highly valued by Staff Officer Li of the Garrison Command, and the Inspection Team has been very active these past two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy has always been quite arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who was injured was his nephew, and he has already put the word out that Director Meng's nephew must pay with his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is said he is even looking for people on the black market to carry out a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Meng's family is panicked, so they had someone come to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, I've given you the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not much, just this amount.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A big one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou gestured with his five fingers, signaling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five large gold bars... Lu Qiaoshan was overjoyed and lightly patted his chest:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, I can't speak for others, but I can definitely handle Lu Yu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bureau Chief Meng has booked a table at the Wanjia Restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you make an appointment with Captain Lu now, and we can settle this matter today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bureau Chief Meng said that as soon as it's settled, he will have someone deliver the gold bars to your house overnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan stood up, walked to the telephone, and dialed the number:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, what's up, it's your brother Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanjia Restaurant, we haven't gathered in a long time, I'm treating you to a casual meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, let's go now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, Lu Qiaoshan smiled: \"It's settled, brother, are you coming along to eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I'll pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bureau Chief Meng has already booked a table on his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I go, they might think I also want a cut, don't scare them off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said with a humorous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine, you and I are brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for polite talk, if you need your brother Shan in the future, just speak up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan patted his shoulder and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, brother Shan, you go ahead and get busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have things to do, I'm leaving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou greeted Li Guifen and left by car on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight o'clock in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fude Teahouse, second-floor private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan arrived a step early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked to the window and glanced at the Wanjia Restaurant across the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the window opposite, one could see this position perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile rose at the corner of her mouth, and she called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waiter, bring the wine and food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight o'clock sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui, wearing a black trench coat and a round hat, walked quickly into the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he looked around vigilantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The private room was clean and bright enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of professional habit, he walked to the window, stared at the opposite side for a few moments, and only sat down after confirming there were no issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak, what do you want with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui took off his hat, set it aside, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat and drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you afraid I've poisoned the wine?\" Zuo Lan asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's there to be afraid of?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Huang Zhong of yours dumped a bucket of filth on my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm neither human nor ghost now, how is that any different from being dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you want to defect or something, that's all nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, Ma Kui said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Defect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan shook her head with a faint, cold smile, then continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our local committee and transportation station have suffered repeated setbacks in Jinhai over the past half year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially Wu Jingzhong's Sky Net Plan last time, which nearly caused the organization to suffer heavy losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that Dai Li is dead, the Military Statistics Bureau is facing a reshuffle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We want to change the station chief in Jinhai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Change the station chief? Are you the Chairman, or are you Zheng Jiemin?\" Ma Kui sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course we are not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you can change it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you have been investigating Wu Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, Wu Jingzhong was originally one of our people; although he defected to the Military Statistics Bureau, his roots are still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And this person is good at opportunism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He defected to the Military Statistics Bureau in the past, and now, he also wants to bet on his old masters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, there are some things you know...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan stopped mid-sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Know what?\" Ma Kui looked at her with cold eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The leak of the secret personnel list for the Military Mediation last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dai Li's secret mission to Jinhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And some matters regarding Shopkeeper Qiu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan slid her teacup, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui was somewhat tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has already leaked intelligence to you, and you still want to get rid of him?\" he asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't say that...\" Zuo Lan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know even if you don't say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The station chief had Liu Xiong secretly send a Buddha niche to Yancheng, and found some clues about Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to get rid of Wu Jingzhong to protect Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or perhaps the one newly sent from above will be one of your people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui said suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Believe whatever you want to guess,\" Zuo Lan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm curious, why don't you look for your own comrade, Yu Zecheng!\" Ma Kui enunciated clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, you've misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First of all, Yu Zecheng is not our comrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had a past relationship with him, and I don't want him involved in this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most importantly, Dai Li is dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is not like you, able to reach the ears of heaven and having Mao Renfeng as a backer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, you don't need to be so depressed; according to our reliable information, the one who will likely hold actual power in the Military Statistics Bureau is still Mao Renfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Chairman will not cripple his own martial arts and discard this sharp sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll take your word for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right, the reason why you're doing this isn't important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Jingzhong colluding with traitors, repeatedly ruining my important arrests, and plotting to murder Liu Xiong and Li Ping—these are all ironclad facts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since there is evidence, then bring it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, I'm helping you, so you must show some sincerity,\" Zuo Lan put down her teacup and asked, raising her eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, what do you want me to do?\" Ma Kui asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huang Zhong has been locked up in your station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He doesn't yet know about our mutual exchange plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have two requests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One, have your people stop the torture against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two, at the appropriate time, I will give you a secret letter for you to pass to him, so he doesn't break or choose to die for his cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This request isn't too much, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, these are all minor matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can satisfy your requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, you must give me conclusive evidence of Wu Jingzhong's collusion.\" Ma Kui nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I kept a telephone recording regarding Mu Liancheng's leak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inside, it clearly explains how Wu Jingzhong leaked the contents of this intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, we still have archives of some telegrams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the time comes, I can hand them over to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I can get the recording and the telegrams, I will surely put the old thief Wu to death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui said with great joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least show a little sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan slowed her speech, dragging it out, and she finally saw Lu Qiaoshan sit down across the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite at Fude Teahouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Lu, I have been awaiting your arrival, please take a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Dejun hurriedly raised his hand to invite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bureau Chief Meng is too polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan walked straight to a seat by the window and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, the Wan Family Restaurant was renovated not long ago, and the proprietor specifically saved us a window seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's well-ventilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key is that this restaurant's dishes, especially the golden pig trotters, are famous throughout Jinmen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Dejun's younger brother, Meng Wen, hurriedly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Window seats are good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just like window seats,\" Lu Qiaoshan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his earlier years in Ganxi, he was also a veteran of the intelligence line and had been sent on many missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an intelligence agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A window seat has many advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once there is danger, one can jump out the window at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, one can see many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a few sentences, Lu Yuxi arrived, wearing a black suit, with greasy hair and a full beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, why trouble yourself to invite...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuxi was all smiles, but just as he was about to speak, he saw Meng Wen and Meng Dejun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, his face fell and he turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Meng brothers were dumbfounded at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xizi, Xizi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan hurriedly stood up, grabbed him, and pulled him to the side, asking with a gloomy face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, now that you're an Inspection Team Captain, you won't even give me face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for you, Brother Shan, feeding me intelligence, how could I have become a captain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are my second parent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just putting on an act to show you respect, Brother Shan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuxi chuckled dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, that's more like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember you don't have a younger sister, so how did he become your nephew?\" Lu Qiaoshan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of bullshit nephew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just someone who used connections to find me, to scare these pen-pushers and make a little money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you've stepped in, Brother Shan, I'll just take a detour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven and earth are vast, but your face, Brother Shan, is the biggest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuxi said obsequiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are fellow townsmen; I am very happy that you keep me in your heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't treat you poorly later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan patted his shoulder with satisfaction and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he hooked his arm around his shoulder and brought him to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuxi put on a cold expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the Meng brothers very nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a round of drinking and lively chatting, the Meng brothers offered their price on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two small gold bars for Lu Yuxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five small gold bars for Lu Qiaoshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter was considered settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had made money, so naturally, it was all harmony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Lu, Captain Lu, then I'll leave this matter to you both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating and drinking their fill, the Meng Dejun brothers stood up, preparing to take their leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan and Lu Yuxi stood up to see the two off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me one of the gold bars.\" With no outsiders left, Lu Qiaoshan spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuxi smacked his lips, somewhat reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When drinking water, don't forget those who dug the well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This job was taken on by Secretary Hong, shouldn't we give him a share?\" Lu Qiaoshan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, you got five, I only got two,\" Lu Yuxi pouted and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you compare yourself to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The intelligence I feed you is all bought from the black market at a high price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, you are a bachelor; one person is full and the whole family is not hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for me, I have a wife and children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Ming is handling relations at the Second Bureau, and the annual expenses are a massive amount of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hand it over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan said with a straight face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuxi reluctantly took one back and handed it to Lu Qiaoshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Small-minded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I help you climb higher like this, I see you're still a good-for-nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan was very dissatisfied with his attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be like that, my dear brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are fellow townsmen; fat water doesn't flow into outsiders' fields, so you must think of me when there's a good opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuxi chuckled dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was speaking, his expression suddenly changed, and he gave Lu Qiaoshan a look:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, look quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan turned his head to look across the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Ma Kui and Zuo Lan chatting and laughing, and the two were even clinking glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Kui?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan's expression tightened, then he gritted his teeth, shook his head, and chuckled to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're even drinking together now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder when I asked Yu Zecheng to turn Zuo Lan, he was unwilling either way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the root of it is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emei Peak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, there is a mole in your house.\" Lu Yuxi naturally recognized Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not spread word of this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If things go wrong, say the wrong thing, and you will lose both your head and your hat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao warned sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not brought his camera tonight; without solid evidence, Ma Kui would not confess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like last time outside the courtyard of Huang Zhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even photographed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because his face was not clearly visible, he simply could not nail him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, I will act as if I never came tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, this ghost Ma Kui is very sinister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time at the wharf, he was investigating the union's red tickets, and damn it, he even punched me; I am still taking traditional Chinese medicine now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuxi reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won't be able to jump around for many more days.\" Lu Qiao closed the window, speaking while watching through a thin crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, then I wish us a pleasant cooperation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan noticed the window opposite had closed and knew Lu Qiao had already seen; she stood up and extended her jade hand, preparing to take her leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pleasant my ass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beating around the bush, not a single bit of substance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui downed his drink in one gulp and cursed unhappily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today was just to get acquainted with you first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three days from now, at this same time and this same place, I will make you pleasant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zuo Lan smiled, stood up, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou arrived at the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after a night, he still felt dizzy and weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly brewed a cup of the velvet antler powder the station chief had given him; the effect was quite good, and he felt much more energetic immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, lust is a bone-scraping steel knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to exercise restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he sat down, the office phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon answering, it was actually Rui Rui calling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, I have a surprise for you. Guess what it is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What surprise?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm pregnant!\" Rui Rui said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have money?\" Hong Zhiyou's first reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have a baby of our own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, you are about to become a father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rui Rui's playful laughter came from the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3576,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","9a001129e570331f851466a63b22d122fbbd721ca9d12fdb034e8d12ff07df7a","spy-survival-guide-chapter-157","spy-survival-guide-chapter-155",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]