Chapter 166: The mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole follows behind

Liu Pu returned to the Security Section.

Xiao Guohua was lying on the table catching up on sleep; he had watched outside the doors of the two Station Chiefs all night without daring to blink.

Even if he were made of iron, he was too sleepy to open his eyes at this moment.

Hearing footsteps, he opened his eyes and asked: "Did you say it?"

"Hmm.

"I followed what you said and leaked it out.

"That box of matches also fell into Lu Qiao's hands."

Liu Pu answered.

"Hmm, well done; you also stayed up all night, go to the dormitory and sleep for a while," Xiao Guohua ordered.

The matches were deliberately taken by the Station Chief.

This was also an idea set by Li Ya, just to deliberately leak it to hook various forces into "delivering food" to the Xiuchun Tower.

"Thank you, Section Chief," Liu Pu said gratefully and left.

"This show is getting more and more spectacular."

Xiao Guohua shook his head with a slight smile and continued to sleep.

Lu Qiao picked up the matchbox and came to the Secretary's office.

Hong Zhiyou was drinking tea with Yu Zecheng.

The people who were truly busy in the station were actually the Action Team, the Dispatch Room, and the Intelligence Division.

Like him and Yu Zecheng.

Generally, when the Station Chief had no orders, they had plenty of time to drink tea and read newspapers.

"You two are both here," Lu Qiao came uninvited.

"Old Lu, sit down quickly.

"Any clues?" Yu Zecheng asked.

"A little.

"Station Chief Wu and Station Chief Qiao went to Tanggu last night," Lu Qiao closed the door, sat down, and said in a low voice.

"Tanggu?

"You mean the person is hidden over there?" Hong Zhiyou pretended to be surprised.

"This Li Ya is quite devious.

"He let the two general-level officers act as vanguards, deliberately circling around Tanggu; guess where they spent the night last night?"

Lu Qiao asked in a low voice.

"Where?

"Anyway, it wouldn't be at home; if they were at home, the Station Chief wouldn't be so haggard just now," Hong Zhiyou said.

"You guessed right.

"They went to stroll through the Xiuchun Tower," Lu Qiao's voice pressed even lower.

"No way, since the New Life Movement, the family rules in this area have been very strict.

"General-level officers visiting a brothel.

"Old Lu, don't talk nonsense,"

Yu Zecheng said in a panic.

"It was all arranged by Li Ya.

"Feigning a false formation, the person is very likely hidden in the Xiuchun Tower."

Lu Qiao made his hands into a trumpet shape and whispered.

As he spoke, he took the matches out of his pocket and placed them on the table.

"When I was clearing the vehicles, I found them in the back seat.

"If it wasn't to secretly meet Yuan Peilin,

"with the Station Chief's rebellious prostate and his nature of only loving antiques and not beauties, would he bother going to the Xiuchun Tower?"

Lu Qiao leaned closer and analyzed with a look of triumph.

"That makes sense.

"However, Old Lu, you still have to be cautious in confirming.

"Don't fall into Li Ya's trap."

Yu Zecheng reminded him.

"Xiuchun Tower, indeed there is this possibility.

"Old Lu, I think this guy surnamed Yuan can't hide forever without coming out.

"Man is iron, rice is steel.

"He has to eat, drink, and defecate, right?

"With Li Ya's caution, for such an important figure, he shouldn't arrange meals casually.

"He will order food, or have the canteen cook.

"We can start from this aspect."

Hong Zhiyou pondered and said.

Right now, Yuan Peilin's whereabouts were a mystery.

His intuition told him that Li Ya was playing a feint.

Only by piercing this layer of window paper could one see the truth deeper inside.

"I am already watching.

"Just wait.

"At the latest, tonight..."

As he was speaking, dense footsteps came from outside the door.

The three walked to the door and saw the Action Team members walking in a hurry.

"What is this for?" Lu Qiao asked.

"Yo, Division Chief Lu is here, just right."

The fat-headed, big-eared Qi Da Fu leaned over:

"Captain Li took down an underground contact station last night, and there are two more labor movement strongholds waiting to be cleared.

"By the way, Captain Li said there aren't enough hands.

"He wants to ask you to transfer a few from the Intelligence Division."

"Do you think our Intelligence Division is very free? No!" Lu Qiao scolded coldly without a good face.

"Yes."

Qi Da Fu nodded with no face and shouted with a wave of his hand:

"Brothers, be quick.

"Finish this job, Deputy Station Chief Li has big rewards."

"Hi!

"You plague-ridden thing, believe it or not, I'll tear your mouth apart," Lu Qiao was furious when he heard this.

"Calm down, calm down."

Hong Zhiyou hurriedly held him back.

"See that? It's intentional."

Lu Qiao spat with dissatisfaction:

"Petty person gets his wish; I'll clean up these dog-legged things sooner or later.

"Still want people.

"I'm cheap!

"Not a chance."

Yu Zecheng also sighed with a bit of sourness: "Sigh, Li Ya also had good luck; Station Chief Qiao took a fancy to him.

"I heard this Yuan Peilin is one of the builders of the Central Plains intelligence network.

"And a Pingjin double-leader.

"A truly heavyweight figure; who knows how many big fish he can bite out?

"If we don't find Yuan, don't talk about Deputy Station Chief; the Station Chief position will be his sooner or later."

"No, I have to step up my deployment; one day later, that guy surnamed Li gains another share of merit, and you and I are in more danger," Lu Qiao walked out impatiently.

Eleven o'clock noon.

Lu Qiao called Lu Yuxi: "Xizi, did you follow them?"

"Followed.

"Meals were ordered from five restaurants in total.

"One was sent to the Longhua Hotel..."

Before Lu Yuxi could finish, Lu Qiao interrupted him: "Was there one sent to the Xiuchun Tower?"

"Yes!

"The one sent to the Xiuchun Tower was Deputy Team Leader Qi Da Fu.

"I watched him personally; this person is very cautious and changed places three times, but still couldn't escape my discerning eyes."

"Great," Lu Qiao clenched his fist in joy.

"Keep watching, must be cautious."

After speaking, he hung up the phone and quickly dialed another number:

"Sheng Xiang, come to my office."

A moment later, Sheng Xiang slipped in, closed the door, and laughed deviously: "Division Chief Lu, a deal?"

"A big deal.

"I found Yuan Peilin's hiding place," Lu Qiao said.

"Yuan Peilin?

"That's worth old money; right now the Red Ticket, the Party-Affairs Bureau, and the gangs are all looking for him, and intelligence about this person has been bid up to seven gold bars.

"If it's goods from an old veteran like you, ten gold bars, no running away."

Sheng Xiang was so happy his face turned red.

"Be steady, what kind of decorum is it to shout and scream," Lu Qiao frowned and lectured him.

"I want ten gold bars.

"Whatever you can bargain for beyond that is your own.

"Also, try to sell it to the Party-Affairs Bureau.

"They want to eliminate this Yuan Peilin even more than the Red Ticket right now."

Lu Qiao instructed.

"Rest assured, I'll go handle it right away," Sheng Xiang pondered, thinking there was still money to be made, and happily agreed.

"Go."

Lu Qiao said.

Action Team office.

Li Ya leaned back in his chair, his bloodshot eyes staring at the newspaper in his hand, a satisfied smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

He had been busy all night with the dry goods Yuan Peilin had confessed.

He hadn't caught few people.

He specifically had the Jinhai Daily publish it as the morning headline.

If he hadn't guessed wrong, Jiang Jianfeng and Director Mao should have seen the news by now.

He wanted to see, now that he was doing this Deputy Station Chief job, who else would be unconvinced!

Official rank must be promoted.

Money must be earned.

Tickets must be caught.

This was the life goal Li Ya set when he was struggling in Yancheng.

Whoever dared to block his path.

Don't talk about one Lu Qiao; ten Lu Qiaos wouldn't be useful.

"Captain Li.

"Lu Qiao fell for the trap.

"He took the matches from the car and measured the oil.

"And when our people delivered the food, there was a tail following all the way.

"It should be that they locked onto the Xiuchun Tower."

Qi Da Fu walked in and reported with a face full of joy.

"Self-righteous thing.

"Very good, secretly increase the manpower, and send all the tough guys over.

"I reckon the Red Ticket and Party-Affairs Bureau people will make a move in these few days.

"We'll just wait to catch the fish."

Li Ya bit his lip, tilted his head, and laughed coldly.

"Yes, Captain Li.

"When you are promoted to Deputy Station Chief later, don't forget to pull your brother along," Qi Da Fu said.

"That is a must.

"Take this, you've been busy all night, take the brothers to drink a bowl of mutton soup to replenish,"

Li Ya took a few silver dollars out of the drawer and handed them over.

"Got it."

Qi Da Fu took them, weighed them, and said.

Jinhai Party-Affairs Bureau, Director's office.

Sun Chuanzhi looked at Xie Ruolin and asked with great joy:

"Is this news of yours true?

"Did someone really inquire about news of Yuan Peilin?"

"Sun, Director Sun.

"Whether it's true or not, I dare not guarantee.

"But the other party is asking for fifteen gold bars, so it shouldn't be a joke.

"You also know that for those mixing in this circle, smashing such a high price once, this business life is considered to have reached the end.

"No one will joke with their own rice bowl.

"You just say whether you want it or not?"

Xie Ruolin had a smile on his face and said with a stutter.

Where did Sun Chuanzhi's funds for those few mistresses and the luxury mansion on Changde Road come from?

There was no lack of earnings from him helping Sun Chuanzhi resell intelligence on weekdays.

So when there were no outsiders, the two spoke relatively casually.

"Fifteen gold bars, wouldn't that be too expensive?" Sun Chuanzhi frowned and asked.

"Not expensive.

"Last time Zhong Wangguo was killed, Director Ye not only didn't get his face back, but was splashed with dirty water.

"Our Party-Affairs Bureau is a big eyesore in front of the Generalissimo.

"Director Ye is very dissatisfied with you.

"If you can eliminate Yuan Peilin and give the Secret Service Bureau a slap in the face, I believe Director Ye will be very happy.

"Is your throne not worth fifteen gold bars?"

Xie Ruolin persuaded with a smile.

"The problem is the credibility of this intelligence is unknown.

"You have to have some basis, right?"

Mentioning money, Sun Chuanzhi, who was always stingy and cautious, felt pain.

"I can only tell you.

"Yuan Peilin is in the hands of the Secret Service Bureau; this intelligence was revealed by a key member of the Secret Service Bureau.

"I dare not say 100 percent.

"At least it can be 70 percent true.

"This thing is a hot commodity right now; if you don't want it, others will make a move."

Xie Ruolin said.

"Alright then.

"Gamble once; consider it a birthday gift for Director Ye next month.

"Go take the gold bars from San'er."

Sun Chuanzhi gritted his teeth and agreed.

"This big gift, Director Ye will definitely be hap... happy.

"You wait, I'll go get the intelligence from the Shangquan Society right now."

Xie Ruolin was efficient.

He quickly drove to the luxury mansion of Sun Chuanzhi's mistress, took fifteen gold bars, and headed straight for the society.

Met privately with Sheng Xiang.

"Old Sheng, is this intelligence reliable?

"Fifteen gold bars, our Director Sun has put his word down; if it's fake, he won't let you or me off."

Xie Ruolin looked around and asked in a low voice.

"The one who leaked it, can it be fake?

"This morning..."

Sheng Xiang leaned into his ear and muttered a lot.

"Alright then."

After hearing it, Xie Ruolin nodded and gave Sheng Xiang twelve gold bars.

Sheng Xiang's goods.

Were among the few on this market that could be sold for a price without a stamp or date.

Sheng Xiang happily accepted, making a small profit of two bars.

Xie Ruolin also gave a dry laugh, making a small profit of three gold bars from Director Sun.

Win-win.

No, three-win.

He turned and saw a person.

This guy was Red Ticket and often frequented here.

When it comes to buying intelligence, the Red Ticket spends money without even blinking.

"Brother, want to know the inside story of the Yongxing Textile Factory stocks?" Xie Ruolin stepped forward to connect.

That person understood and went to the corner with him.

In one turn,

Xie Ruolin made several more gold bars.

Returned to Sun Chuanzhi's office.

"How about it, did you get it?" Sun Chuanzhi asked hurriedly.

"Got it.

"Yuan Peilin is hidden in the Xiuchun Tower.

"Wu Jingzhong and Qiao Jiacai co... cooperated with that Li Ya, ran through half of Tanggu, just to hide this Yuan Peilin."

"Little Xie, if this can be implemented, you have made a great contribution," Sun Chuanzhi said.

"No, dare not.

"Just sharing the worries for the Director," Xie Ruolin laughed.

"Go call Section Chief Wei in."

Sun Chuanzhi couldn't wait to take Yuan Peilin's head.

Right now, the Red Ticket is searching the world for Yuan Peilin.

Make a move first, and you can earn merit.

If you are late, these fifteen gold bars will have been thrown into the water in vain.

As dusk approached, Tongyuan Bookstore.

Luo Bing walked to Luo Anping's side and whispered:

"Manager, it's been found; Yuan Peilin is very likely hidden in the Xiuchun Tower."

"Is the intelligence reliable?" Luo Anping asked in a low voice.

"Should be reliable.

"Our secret line around the Xiuchun Tower found quite a few Secret Service Bureau spies.

"Among them, in a side room on the second floor, someone saw the Action Team's Deputy Team Leader Qi Da Fu go in to deliver food.

"As expected, Yuan Peilin is very likely hidden there."

Luo Bing reported.

"Hmm.

"Regardless of whether it's true or not, we must act.

"The organization has confirmed that Yuan Peilin was not kidnapped, but defected long ago.

"Just last night and this morning.

"One of our underground traffic contact stations was destroyed, and several important comrades of the labor movement organization were arrested by the Secret Service Bureau.

"They had all previously gone to Beiping to attend meetings.

"If Yuan is not eliminated for one day, who knows how many more comrades will bleed and sacrifice."

Luo Anping said righteously.

"Should we check with Mr. Yu first?

"He is from the Secret Service Bureau; he will have some wind of it."

Luo Bing suggested.

"Alright, I'll call him right now," Luo Anping nodded.

Night.

Yu Zecheng had just finished dinner.

The phone rang, and Yu Zecheng went upstairs to answer: "Hello, it's me.

"Alright, I know."

"What's wrong?" After going downstairs, Cuiping asked.

"Sigh.

"Old Luo says they found Yuan Peilin.

"Asked me to go over and consult."

Yu Zecheng frowned and said.

"That's a good thing.

"This dog traitor, just in one night, several labor movement comrades are gone.

"If we don't slaughter him early, are we keeping him for the New Year?"

Cuiping said with great joy.

"I always feel things aren't that simple.

"Hong Zhiyou revealed that this operation is very likely planned by Li Ya, and even the Station Chief might not know Yuan's residence.

"Because the Station Chief doesn't want Li Ya to be Deputy Station Chief.

"Lu Qiao, through a box of matches.

"Strolling through the Xiuchun Tower once, can deduce Yuan's residence.

"Too simple."

Yu Zecheng shook his head with worry.

"Then what to do?" Cuiping looked at him.

"Old Luo has a hot temper.

"New here, blind to everything, he will definitely go to any lengths to try to eliminate Yuan Peilin.

"If this is truly a trap set by Li Ya,

"the comrades of the elimination squad will be in great danger."

Yu Zecheng said, putting on his clothes, "Let's go, go see Old Luo.

"Let's see if I can stop him."

Cuiping curled her lips and said: "Sigh, you have brains, and you can keep things in your heart; if the organization let you be a leader, that would be great."

"Don't talk about this, let's go."

Yu Zecheng put on his clothes, sprinkled incense ash at the door, and walked out with Cuiping.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 167 =====