[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-158":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},2366474,4634,"Chapter 158: Wu Jingzhong's Thoughts","spy-survival-guide-chapter-158",158,"\u003Cp>About to become a father?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was a bit thunderstruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no pleasant surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had anticipated this possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just never expected this day to come so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he was caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, panicked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You miser!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know your little schemes all too well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it just that you're afraid of having to support them and splitting your money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I won't cling to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young lady doesn't need that little bit of child-rearing money from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rui chirped coquettishly on the other end of the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rui, how could that be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Money is something you can't bring with you when you're born, and you can't take it with you when you die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I don't leave it for our child, should I hand it over to the Chairman instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou calmed himself and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good that you can think that way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't talk anymore, I have to go sunbathe; the doctor said getting more sun helps with calcium, which is good for both me and the baby,\" Wu Rui said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was suddenly overcome with an inexplicable sense of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rui might not be the best woman, but she was certainly the most suitable one for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rui, did you miss me?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't miss you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I missed the money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rui giggled, as money-minded as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Missing the money is good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm already in negotiations; soon you'll have your own castle and winery in Falanxi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's great, what should I do, I'm starting to miss you a little,\" Wu Rui immediately turned into a well-behaved baby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're annoying, I won't tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, Hong Zhiyou went to the bathroom to splash his face and sober up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to change his way of thinking now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Hong Zhiyou winning over Rui had an element of using her as a protective talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rui was carrying his child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Wu Jingzhong had become a true family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, helping Wu Jingzhong rake in money was actually raking in money for his future child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were now completely in the same boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter whose pocket the money fell into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or who was playing what kind of tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was more or less, it was all for the child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, there was no need to keep the matters of the arms, Mu Liancheng, and the white-label goods from old Wu anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proactively revealing it in advance and having old Wu find out on his own were two completely different things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he wiped his face dry and walked toward the station chief's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered, Wu Jingzhong was pacing with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yu Zecheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, what's the matter?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Buddha Niche exchange plan, Deng Ming and I have already finished the preliminary discussions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now the question is how to explain it to Director Mao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Buddha Niche was arranged by me personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, in order to investigate Zecheng... Liu Xiong secretly activated the Buddha Niche behind my back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was what led to the exposure of the Red Ticket excavation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said, quite distressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, one word: muddle; two words: bluff,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bluff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong's brow furrowed, and he pointed at the telephone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just received news from Zheng Jiemin that the Chairman intends to promote Mao Renfeng and elevate him to Deputy Director of the Juntong Bureau.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Dai was the Deputy Director before he passed away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does this mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zheng Jiemin is too senior, a veteran of both the Whampoa and intelligence systems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The old man is clearly afraid he will become a second Dai Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giving him the title of Director is just to shut other people's mouths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who will actually run things is Mao Renfeng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this, he worriedly pinched the space between his eyebrows: \"You know that my relationship with the three Maos has always been bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Sen was offended last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Wanli has been eyeing my position eagerly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Renfeng is even more of a notorious smiling tiger, and his skill at making things difficult for people is world-class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that he's in charge, and with Ma Kui stuck in the middle, I'm afraid I won't have a good time in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, I think you're overthinking it,\" Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Renfeng is indeed sinister and cunning, but he is well-versed in the rules of officialdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding the Buddha Niche, he will definitely blame you; that's to establish his authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But at the same time, you are a Major General station chief, and your seniority is right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if he is dissatisfied with you, he wouldn't dare do anything, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the contrary, his position is not stable, and he will have to find ways to win you over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget, you are the Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission who is highly valued by Jianfeng; if he makes things difficult for you now, he's going against Jianfeng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Renfeng won't be that stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hong Zhiyou spoke, he cut watermelon and washed fruit for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if we take a step back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the time his position is secure, Jianfeng's wings will surely have grown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zheng Jiemin, the nominal head, won't just sit by and watch him throw his weight around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, for the present and for the future, Teacher, you have nothing to worry about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed the cut watermelon to Wu Jingzhong's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong ate two pieces; it was cool, crisp, and sweet, and the tension and gloom in his heart gradually dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the towel Hong Zhiyou handed him, wiped his mouth and hands, and smiled with relief:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What you say makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will call Director... I mean, Director Mao, right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong quickly dialed Mao Renfeng's private line:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Director Mao, this is Jingzhong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations on your promotion, Director Mao; I hope for your continued guidance in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you are too modest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My old classmate already told me; Director Zheng is the nominal head of the Juntong station, but you are in charge of the military.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Jingzhong will absolutely obey the Chairman's arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wherever you point, Director, Jingzhong will strike, without even blinking an eye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some flattery, Wu Jingzhong got to the point:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Mao, it's like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back when Boss Dai was still with us, he secretly sent one of our people to Yancheng, who left from Jinhai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person's codename is Buddha Niche.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not long ago, Buddha Niche was in Yancheng, but for some reason, he was exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now the Red Tickets are proposing to exchange him for the two Red Tickets I captured; I ask for your approval, Bureau Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the other end came Mao Renfeng’s angry reprimand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Jingzhong, was it you who contacted Buddha Niche privately, leading to his exposure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bureau Chief, that is a truly massive injustice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have absolutely never contacted Buddha Niche privately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it possible the intelligence was leaked from headquarters, or perhaps it was his own fault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Red Tickets have always been very strict when investigating the CC Clique, the Three People's Principles Youth League, and the like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are all possibilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong immediately stood straight, explaining with an innocent face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enduring a round of scolding, he said again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bureau Chief, the person is already exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Buddha Niche is an old hand from the Qingpu Special Training Class and even participated in the Battle of Jinshanwei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for those two Red Tickets, one won't spit out any useful information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other has bitten off his own tongue; there is simply no value to be dug out of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't we just go ahead with the exchange?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong requested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, agreed to the exchange!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Bureau Chief Mao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, Wu Jingzhong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The higher-ups have agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, Mao Renfeng is just putting on airs; he still has to give face to the Teacher,\" Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Renfeng is nothing; there is a more headache-inducing matter at hand right now,\" Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What matter?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mu Liancheng has run away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is said he slipped away while Boss Dai was in Jinmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was being worked to the bone by Boss Dai at the time, what with the leprosy outbreak and being busy arranging the funeral for Boss Dai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One thing led to another, and I let my guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think I let this old thing run away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was so angry he had a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he leaned in closer and whispered: \"Zhiyou, I heard from the people at the naval warehouse that the old thief’s crates occupy more than half of the ship's cargo hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think of how many national treasures and fine valuables must be in there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, to lose half the landscape of Jinmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My great China, how tragic, how sorrowful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wu Jingzhong spoke, he slapped the back of his hand in deep distress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou answered with frankness, without a hint of hesitation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, you don't need to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you forgotten that I have an old classmate in the Marine Corps?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has people at the naval warehouse and has been keeping an eye on Mu Liancheng’s warehouse all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, because of engine trouble and a storm in the direction of the Ghost Island, the ship had no choice but to temporarily divert and dock at Xiangdao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you remember that Young Master Rong who saved Cao Qingming last time?\" he asked with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second young master of the Rong family, a true tycoon of Xiangdao,\" Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is his family's dock where the ship is docked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already secretly hinted to Young Master Rong that these crates of Mu Liancheng’s are illicit assets from colluding with the Japanese invaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Anti-Traitor Association must confiscate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Rong, mindful of the Teacher’s kindness last time, agreed to help detain those crates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If all goes smoothly, they are likely already on their way back to Jinhai by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said with a beaming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, that’s wonderful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this batch of items were to end up overseas, it would be a misfortune for the nation, and a misfortune for you and me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have done a great deed that will benefit generations to come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong squinted and beamed with joy, slapping his thigh in high praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, the student does not seek to leave a name for eternity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just feel that the things of our ancestors should remain in the hands of those who cherish and protect them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Teacher’s sincere love for antiques can move heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This batch of items should be guarded by a virtuous person like yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou continued to flatter him with his usual submissive demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that as his own wings grew stronger, Wu Jingzhong felt insecure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be it as a son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or as a capable subordinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more this was the case, the more he had to appear respectful and obedient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the items fell into his hands or Old Wu’s, in the end, they belonged to his own children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that was the case, why not do Old Wu a favor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven bless, may this batch of items return to Jinhai quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My heart is in a panic every extra day they drift outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said, both happy and anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, the Americans and the Rong family are both involved in this matter, so we might have to give them a share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My meaning is, I have saved up quite a bit of capital following you over the past year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will pay them in US dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every single one of the treasures will return to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, is your money still enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I take some from the station, or should I chip in for you?\" Wu Jingzhong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s really not enough, Rui Rui wouldn't just watch me starve to death,\" Hong Zhiyou said with a humorous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good!\" Wu Jingzhong nodded in appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also knew that Hong Zhiyou was one of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the thought of having to reach into his own pocket, he couldn't help but feel the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his age, he couldn't bear that kind of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to let the young man feel the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Teacher, there is one more thing I would like to report to you,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mrs. Ji of Renji and Jack, the agent for Hennessy, are currently collaborating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They have tasted our family’s wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They believe the taste is in no way inferior to imported red wine from Falanxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They want to sell it under their own label.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The profit margin is roughly over three times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three times?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These damned foreign devils, isn't it all just brewed from grapes? Is their grape made of gold? So precious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Wu Jingzhong sighed with emotion, he raised his eyebrows and asked in a deep voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then this business can be done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have discussed it with Rui Rui; we will bring in a train car full this month and start by labeling them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you just wait to collect your share of the profits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there any risk?\" Wu Jingzhong asked with the caution of an experienced man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if there were risks, they are within a controllable range.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the endorsement of the Marine Corps Deputy Commander, Philson, and the Americans involved, what could possibly go wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, the Americans are very arrogant right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just handle it; I only need to see the money, as long as it's more than what I earned working with Mrs. Ji before,\" Wu Jingzhong said with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on, that old warlord Wu Taixun's son has deep pockets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have Yu Zecheng give him a good beating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, Director Yu will certainly be able to squeeze something out of him!\" Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he walked out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He happened to run into Xiao Guohua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, as per your instructions, the matter with Mrs. Ji's family has been resolved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for that couple, the man endured a few rounds and was subjected to electric shocks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The woman had all her teeth pulled out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if they leave alive, they will be half-crippled for the rest of their lives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two of them have now been locked up in the Shuitun Prison, where there are people continuing to 'serve' them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Guohua said with a very respectful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, old Xiao, I'll treat you to a meal another day,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for such formalities, it's part of the job,\" Xiao Guohua said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the office, Xiao Guohua handed over the files in his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, I've found it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mu Liancheng's ship is currently in Xiangdao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's very strange is that one of the proprietors of the shipyard where it's docked is Long Er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person is very close to Secretary Hong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It cannot be said that Secretary Hong is not involved in this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed over a document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pointed to the second one and said: \"This is the past cash flow of Renji; Mrs. Ji has been very prominent in Jinhai these past two months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The best-selling liquor among them is the Axe brand from Hennessy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ji Qing is very close to Secretary Hong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among them, there is also the Jinhai person-in-charge for Hennessy, Jack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The source of the liquor might be your Yuezhou distillery brand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect they are using your liquor to sell at high prices under a fake label.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I see,\" Wu Jingzhong took the documents, showing no surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you and Secretary Hong are on very good personal terms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But work is work, and personal feelings are personal feelings; you must keep them separate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Xiao Guohua a cold look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Station Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Loyalty to my superior is my duty,\" Xiao Guohua said righteously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, let this matter be known only to heaven, earth, you, and me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It ends here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong instructed sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood,\" Xiao Guohua bowed and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou is still a man with a conscience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wasn't in vain that Rui Rui conceived the Hong family's seed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on the corner of Wu Jingzhong's mouth; he took out a lighter, ignited the documents, and placed them in a porcelain basin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Mu Liancheng went missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately launched an investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included Ji Qing, who was working with him, to grasp the opponent's sales situation and ensure everything was under his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the fact that Hong Zhiyou and the Americans were secretly selling arms to the Red Party, he knew some of the inside story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These things had already been investigated thoroughly during the Liu Xiong era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong had once thought about using some methods on Hong Zhiyou to straighten out the kid's crooked ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, things were different now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rui Rui was carrying this guy's child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to become a grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong stood up, walked to the window with his hands behind his back, and gazed at the peace doves flying outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt a bit dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know who was actually making money for whom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was making money for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was making money for his grandson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that no matter how much was made, it all ended up in the pockets of the one surnamed Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head and let out a soft sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking that he was about to become a grandfather, and to the offspring of a little fox, he felt a bit of comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father's worldly wisdom, his mother's intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His own network of connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And enough capital to buy an entire county.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This child's future would not be bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhai, Machang Road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang De's brothers and Kou Zhengguo were drinking and toasting each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother-in-law, the price of flour has doubled again this month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as the Civil Affairs Bureau keeps a lid on the flour warehouses, in my opinion, it will rise another two-fold in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang De's younger brother, Wang Bin, laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother-in-law, this is the dividend from the factory for last month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wang Bin spoke, he took out several envelopes of silver dollars and pushed them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Zhengguo was stern and serious, naturally tucking them into his briefcase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently, Jiang Jianfeng wants to fight corruption, especially in the economic sector; it's like that over in Beiping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person in charge for us in Jinhai is Wu Jingzhong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is Jiang Jianfeng's old classmate, so you must be low-key in your dealings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, we should release a batch of goods this week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, it won't be easy to explain to those above.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Zhengguo reminded him coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Release what goods?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These lowly wretches won't starve to death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only when they are starved to the point of desperation and there's panic in the city will the wealthy families be willing to open their purses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang De said disdainfully, with a cigarette hanging from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Money can never be earned in full.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't give up a little, how can you gain a lot? Listen to me, release a batch of affordable flour tomorrow morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's stabilize the people's livelihood in Jinhai first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Zhengguo instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, brother-in-law,\" Wang Bin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget Prince Wu's share,\" Wang De said arrogantly, with his cigarette dangling at an angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the former personal bodyguard captain of a warlord's young master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't look at his brother-in-law as the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, he was worth nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Prince Wu is, after all, a sworn brother of Dai Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Dai Li is gone, relying on his status as the son of the old Viceroy, who in the Pingjin area would dare not show him respect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, rest assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter who gets less, Prince Wu will never be shorted his share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without him, could this batch of flour we brought over from North America have cleared customs at the Waterway Inspection Office so smoothly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Bin laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good that you know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm off; I heard that the girlfriend of that little secretary in Jinhai has been discharged from the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prince Wu has taken a fancy to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's taking her out for coffee tonight, and I have to go find that woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang De stubbed out his cigarette and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-De, sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So rash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Zhengguo glared at him and scolded, then continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dai Li is already dead, and right now, all of his past networks are facing a purge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't hurry up and distance yourself from Wu Taixun at a time like this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"why are you still going over to join in the fun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That woman has a connection to Secretary Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, he even dared to use tricks and go head-to-head with Boss Dai for the sake of a beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you go and provoke him now, aren't you just asking for trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, brother, if it really comes to it, just stall him with a few words and say that the woman's health hasn't recovered yet,\" Wang Bin also advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two don't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That little girl has a beautiful voice and a curvaceous body; she's a rare little beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prince Wu has a rule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once he's tired of playing with them, we subordinates get a turn too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough talk, I eat the master's salary, I must bear the master's worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the thought of Wanqiu's graceful figure, Wang De couldn't help but feel a surge of heat in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kou Zhengguo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this keeps up, sooner or later there will be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the word \"trouble\" could be spoken, *bang*, the main gate was kicked open, and dozens of burly men wearing grey Zhongshan suits stormed in with menacing expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3774,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","083552ea08008b6475cf3b85bc35a75418635b21253887bdfd31d4250fd7d195","spy-survival-guide-chapter-159","spy-survival-guide-chapter-157",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]