Chapter 179: Everything Looks to Money

"Once headquarters asks, just say Yuan Peilin left the Secret Service Bureau's surveillance without authorization, went to the theater to watch a play, and was discovered by the Red Assassination Squad, which is why he lost his head.

"You warned him repeatedly about this matter, but he wouldn't listen.

"The person is dead; you can pin everything on him, and Mao Renfeng can't summon his soul, can he?"

Wu Jingzhong squinted his eyes and pointed at him.

"I'm not afraid of Mao Renfeng.

"I'm just afraid Jianfeng won't believe it." Li Ya frowned.

"I asked Station Master Qiao; Yuan Peilin used to go to the theater from time to time when he was in Beiping, and the secret line Qiao Jiacai sent once made contact with him at the theater.

"Station Master Qiao will definitely report this intelligence to headquarters.

"Jianfeng will understand."

Wu Jingzhong comforted him.

"Right.

"Before Yuan Peilin defected to the bandits, he used to sell information in the opera troupe; he was quite fond of that.

"In this way, it wouldn't be strange for him to run off to watch a play without authorization."

Li Ya nodded.

"The problem now is that you have to handle the aftermath well.

"It's best to make those in the opera troupe who knew Yuan Peilin was hiding there keep their mouths shut.

"Lu Qiaoshan will definitely send people to probe.

"If anyone knows and says something, and Zheng Jiemin uses it to make a fuss, you'll have a hard time getting through this."

Wu Jingzhong frowned and reminded him with experience.

"Understood!

"Thank you, teacher; I hope I can survive this hurdle."

Li Ya stood up to take his leave.

Walking out of the office, he said to Hong Zhiyou at the reception desk:

"Secretary Hong, the sun is nice today; want to walk a few laps downstairs?"

"Sure."

Hong Zhiyou closed his notebook, locked the drawer, and went downstairs together.

"Brother, most of the station is targeting me, especially Lu Qiaoshan, who came to disgust me first thing in the morning.

"I didn't show my face this time, just my backside, and now everyone is watching the joke."

Li Ya laughed with a cold, arrogant snort.

"It's your own fault for hiding Yuan Peilin too tightly.

"If you have intelligence, you have to share it, and if there's merit, we stand together.

"Eating alone, everyone is bound to target you; holding such a big fish, who wouldn't be jealous of you."

Hong Zhiyou lit a cigarette and took a puff.

"Not entirely; you, brother, wouldn't be jealous." Li Ya smiled.

"I would be jealous too.

"Who doesn't want to get promoted and get rich?" Hong Zhiyou said.

"You wouldn't.

"Because you've had a triple jump; the entire Secret Service Bureau—no, even the Dangtong Bureau and the Ministry of National Defense have people watching you.

"Don't forget, there's a rumor in the streets that you colluded with Liu Yuzhu to kill Boss Dai.

"It was Wu Jingzhong who ran to Jingling to beg Jianfeng for mercy that saved you.

"Brother, you haven't stayed in Jingling; you don't know the complexity there.

"You've been smooth sailing in Jinhai, and your connections reach Xiangdao and overseas; the Zhi Gong lineage and the Rong family all eat out of your hand.

"Are these things hard to investigate?

"The reason no one has moved against you is just because of the relationship with the Station Master and Jianfeng.

"Who in the world doesn't know that Jinhai and Shanghai are the two best pieces of fat meat? Can people not be jealous that you're eating until your mouth is dripping with oil?

"They're just waiting for you to make a mistake or show off.

"You, brother, are a smart man; naturally, you wouldn't fight for this Deputy Station Master position."

"Even if you wanted to fight, others might not agree; it's harder for you to rise than for me.

"Besides, why would you want to rise to be Deputy Station Master, just to be given small shoes by Lu Qiaoshan and Zheng Jiemin?

"To be called a family business in Jinhai Station?"

Li Ya said with his hands behind his back, unhurriedly.

"I didn't expect Captain Li to have a head for politics; I've learned something." Hong Zhiyou smiled.

"Human sentiment is politics; that's what the Station Master has pointed out to me many times.

"I didn't believe it before.

"Now, after stumbling a few times, I have to admit it.

"If only I had built good relationships with you and Director Yu.

"What could that Lu fellow do to me?"

Li Ya looked at the clouds rolling and unrolling, sighing with emotion.

"It seems Captain Li has truly experienced it deeply." Hong Zhiyou echoed.

"Exactly.

"Brother, you have the ability and the connections.

"As for me, I'm a backbone of the Iron-Blooded Youth Corps, Jianfeng's man.

"Think about it; the Station Master is getting on in years, and last time he declined the trip to Shanghai on the grounds of his health, which made Jianfeng very dissatisfied.

"Now Mao Renfeng is actively recommending Mao Wanli to be the Jinhai Station Master.

"He Yingqin and Zhang Qun are also pushing their own people.

"Everyone wants to come to Jinhai to get a piece of the pie.

"Once the Station Master retires, what will you do?"

Li Ya looked at Hong Zhiyou sideways, his face again showing a look of contempt for everything.

What to do?

Once Old Wu retires, I'll run straight to Xiangdao or overseas to be a manor owner, eating and drinking well and holding my kids.

Who would still play with you poor wretches.

"Please, Captain Li, give me some direction." Hong Zhiyou pretended to be confused and worried.

"Cooperation.

"As long as we two cooperate sincerely, everything will be fine.

"I went to see the underground scalper last night... he admires you very much, and even said I was blind, ignoring a god like you and insisting on bowing at the door of a small ghost like him.

"Brother, I was possessed before and offended you.

"As long as I can survive and stay this time, we'll be brothers from now on.

"Real brothers."

Li Ya turned his head and said solemnly.

That sounds familiar.

Don't turn around and become your "Little Hong" again.

"The group is the family, colleagues are brothers.

"You and I were already brothers.

"Saying that is being a stranger."

The polite words still had to be said, and Hong Zhiyou took the initiative to reach out and shake Li Ya's hand.

He knew that Li Ya's Deputy Station Master position was completely out of the question.

Whether this person stayed or left

didn't have much significance for Hong Zhiyou.

Of course, he still preferred Li Ya to stay.

Without Li Ya,

Lu Qiaoshan might become Deputy Station Master.

It could also be someone else assigned by Mao Renfeng.

One had to know that Mao Wanli had always coveted this treasure land of Jinhai.

The key now was that Jinhai Station could not have a Deputy Station Master.

If Li Ya didn't leave, the monks from outside couldn't get in, and if Lu Qiaoshan wanted to rise, someone would pull his legs.

This was what Hong Zhiyou and Wu Jingzhong hoped to see.

"What did the Station Master say?" Hong Zhiyou collected his thoughts and asked while walking.

"The Station Master said Yuan Peilin went out to watch a play without authorization and was discovered by the Assassination Squad, which is why he met his end." Li Ya didn't hide it and told the truth.

"This suggestion is very good.

"In this way, your responsibility is smaller; at most, it's a failure of protection and poor planning."

Hong Zhiyou praised.

"The Station Master is very kind to you, his favorite student." He added with a smile.

"Not at all.

"The Station Master scolded me severely this time.

"I heard that when Ma Kui was here, he was often scolded, and then he..."

Li Ya smiled bitterly with deep taboo and didn't continue.

"It's not that exaggerated; we get scolded every day too.

"Things like 'pig brain.'

"'Take your brain out from your heels and wash it in the Haihe River,' and so on.

"Don't take it seriously."

Hong Zhiyou smiled faintly.

"I went to the Station Master's house last time and saw the Station Master's wife knitting a sweater for you.

"You're the prospective son-in-law of his family; if you have a chance, I hope you'll put in a good word for me.

"I know my recent behavior has been a bit high-profile, making the Station Master unhappy.

"It all depends on you, brother."

Li Ya patted Hong Zhiyou on the shoulder and said.

"Don't worry.

"I'm a person who values harmony and wealth.

"Only sincere unity can ensure a full granary at home."

"You and I are brothers; I'll definitely pass that on."

Hong Zhiyou nodded happily.

"Fine, since we're brothers, I'll be direct.

"That Mr. Xie you introduced, he really has ability; he got me a truckload of white sugar.

"Now I'm worried about how to sell it."

Li Ya said.

"Did you pay?" Hong Zhiyou asked.

"I paid.

"I won't hide it from you; the few gold bars I had saved, plus a small house I got when Station Master Chen Xianzhou was here, all went into it.

"Even so, I still owe Xie Ruolin over a thousand US dollars.

"If I can't break even, I'll really be bankrupt."

When Li Ya mentioned this, his brow was full of worry.

"I can help you offload it.

"But whether you make a lot or a little, it's hard to say."

Hong Zhiyou knew Li Ya had fallen into a pit and agreed readily.

"I don't have high demands.

"Just break even and make ten gold bars, that's enough." Li Ya said.

"Fine.

"Leave this to me; you go to the Delong Inn at noon and pull the goods to the pier, and I'll have someone handle it for you tonight."

Hong Zhiyou nodded.

"Brother, thanks.

"Really, I've always wanted to be friends with you; I told the Station Master the same thing." Li Ya was incredibly grateful and reached out to Hong Zhiyou again.

Xie Ruolin was right.

This person doesn't talk about grievances, only money.

Useful, can be friends.

"I believe Captain Li.

"However, just don't keep watching me when you check for Reds in the future." Hong Zhiyou smiled.

"Can't, can't.

"To tell you the truth, I can tell who is a Red just by smelling them.

"Anyone could be a Red.

"But you are definitely not!"

Li Ya said hurriedly.

After chatting, Hong Zhiyou returned to the Station Master's office.

Wu Jingzhong was on the phone, "Director Mao, Li Ya was solely responsible for the person; I have nothing to do with it, I was completely unaware.

"Li Ya reports directly to Jianfeng.

"Why don't you go ask Jianfeng.

"Yes, appoint a Deputy Station Master as soon as possible.

"Yes.

"Alright, goodbye."

Hanging up the phone, Wu Jingzhong picked up a handkerchief to wipe his cold sweat, his face still showing lingering fear:

"See, Li Ya messed up the job, and I'm still thinking about how to report it, and Mao Renfeng is already trying to pin a label on me, insisting that Yuan Peilin's death was because I was lax with security and leaked the news, and he wants to send Mao Wanli to Jinhai for a strict investigation.

"Thanks to the fact that I wasn't involved in this, Jianfeng is aware.

"Otherwise, if this label were pressed down, he could have sent me to the Jingling military tribunal.

"Sending Mao Wanli—this shows his malicious intent toward Jinhai." Wu Jingzhong saw through Mao Renfeng's vicious mind at a glance.

"Teacher, Director Mao's nickname is 'Smiling Tiger'; his skill at giving people small shoes is the best in the world; only you have the high-level magic to fight him.

"Look at Director Shen, with all his seniority, didn't he also go off to pick mushrooms?"

Hong Zhiyou hurriedly poured tea and persuaded him with a smile.

"Exactly, old veterans like Tang Zong and Zheng Jiemin were all tricked by him; one must be careful.

"I plan to go to Jingling this afternoon.

"Three old classmates sitting together to chat.

"Otherwise, after being stirred up by this Mao Renfeng, this little bit of classmate friendship might fall apart.

"Did you hear? Even before hanging up the phone, he was urging me to appoint a Deputy Station Master.

"Lu Qiaoshan, he definitely won't approve.

"You and Yu Zecheng don't have the seniority.

"Who else could the Deputy Station Master be? In the end, it can only be the relentless Mao Wanli.

"Just these little tricks, and he thinks I can't see through them.

"Villain!"

Wu Jingzhong gritted his teeth with hatred whenever he mentioned Mao Renfeng.

"Exactly.

"You say Director Mao is truly capable of holding a grudge.

"The Ma Sen incident created a rift with you, and now he's constantly thinking about Jinhai; I think his appetite is too big—he wants to eat both Shanghai and Jinhai.

"Both major ports and fertile lands have to become his world, huh."

Hong Zhiyou said.

"Who wouldn't want that? It's all forced by the situation."

Wu Jingzhong pursed his lips and continued:

"Now that Ludong, Huanan, and the Northeast are all in chaos, Liu Zhi spent a huge sum on his 300,000-strong army, boasting in front of the Old Man that he had built some kind of unbreakable iron-barrel formation.

"And what was the result? That fellow Pi's brigade smashed that bullshit iron-barrel formation to pieces in less than a few days.

"Tearing open the Pinghan Railway, they broke out directly into the Central Plains.

"Now the Reds are singing a song of triumph from their initial decline; we're getting frequent reports of defeat in Subei and the Central Plains.

"The more unclear the situation, the more Mao Renfeng and people like us want to take the opportunity to make a big haul.

"After all, who can say what will happen in the future."

Speaking of this, Wu Jingzhong raised his eyebrows: "Where is Zecheng?"

"Busy in the office." Hong Zhiyou said.

"Tell the two of them to come to my house for dinner tonight; we haven't gathered in a long time, we should have a good drink to increase our feelings." Wu Jingzhong squinted and smiled.

Hong Zhiyou looked at him for a second, and after a brief moment of astonishment, nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes.

"He's also been thinking about your family chef's roast goose; don't even mention it, you can't find that flavor anywhere in Jinhai.

"It's just that the station has been busy lately, so he didn't dare to be greedy.

"I'll go tell him this good news in a bit."

"Station Master, how are you considering Li Ya's matter?" Hong Zhiyou asked again.

"I've considered it all night; this person Li Ya must be kept. Without him, I can't block Mao Renfeng.

"A rank higher crushes you to death.

"Even without Mao Renfeng, Zheng Jiemin is no pushover.

"Last time his wife had a birthday, Lu Qiaoshan offered up most of his family fortune, and privately must have promised quite a few benefits.

"Otherwise, how could such a shrewd Old Cantonese like Zheng Jiemin fight against Jianfeng and Mao Renfeng for Lu Qiaoshan this time?

"In the face of interests, no one will be soft-hearted.

"What old classmates, it's all floating clouds and flowing water."

"But Jianfeng is different.

"The world is his family's; he won't harbor this kind of selfishness; on the contrary, he should have seen the intentions of Zheng and Mao in this game, and will definitely do his best to protect me in guarding Jinhai.

"His head is hard enough; let him go head-to-head with those two.

"Keeping Li Ya allows us to guard our foundation. As for him being arrogant and loving to cause internal strife, that's all a matter of internal digestion; at most, we'll be low-key, take a little less, and give way to him a bit.

"Besides, he can't become Deputy Station Master; as a small action team leader, Zecheng and Lu Qiaoshan will be enough to give him a hard time.

"Keeping this person does more good than harm.

"I know you two have some grudges, but look at everything from the perspective of the big picture and let it go.

"Take the initiative to get closer to him.

"After today, he won't be an enemy, but our iron-blooded shield.

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Wu Jingzhong was afraid Hong Zhiyou wouldn't agree, so he guided him with a gentle smile.

"Teacher, don't worry.

"It's better to resolve grievances than to tie them.

"In the face of money, there are no eternal enemies, only friends who share wealth."

"I just had a heart-to-heart with Captain Li, and the knot has already been untied.

"And last night, I entrusted someone to send him a truckload of white sugar.

"He's anxious to turn it into cash.

"Once he tastes the sweetness, he'll be grateful to me."

Hong Zhiyou smiled.

"On the right track!

"Everything looks to money; nothing is more important than the milk powder money for Rui Rui's child." Wu Jingzhong was greatly comforted.

"Teacher, the strategic significance of white sugar currently outweighs its daily life significance.

"I want to entrust Director Yu to sell the white sugar to Yong Jianqiu.

"In this way, we can also get a handle on Li Ya; what do you think..."

Hong Zhiyou suggested in a low voice.

"In business, many things have to be compromised.

"Li Ya wants to lie down and make money, but also wants to be a saint and set up a memorial arch; he does need to be taught a lesson.

"It's just that this person is very active against the Reds and watches Yong Jianqiu's side very closely; have you considered the risks of doing this?"

Wu Jingzhong agreed but expressed concern.

"Teacher, that's exactly the effect I want.

"Just imagine..."

Hong Zhiyou smiled and didn't continue.

Wu Jingzhong pondered for a moment and laughed: "They all say Li Ya is very cunning, but I see that when he meets a Zhuge Liang like you, he can only be blind.

"Let's do it this way; have Zecheng offload it for him."

"Yes!" Hong Zhiyou took the order.

"Go call Qiaoshan and the others in; I'll hold a small meeting to give instructions." Wu Jingzhong ordered.

Soon, Yu, Lu, and the others arrived at the office.

"Everyone sit down." Wu Jingzhong raised his hand.

Just as Li Ya's butt touched the sofa, he said solemnly:

"Li Ya, you don't need to sit; until the results from headquarters are out, just go home and rest for now.

"Of course, staying in Jingling is also fine."

Li Ya pouted, feeling very uncomfortable.

"I'm going to Jingling this afternoon to report on the Yuan and Dong matters.

"The station's routine work will be temporarily handled by Qiaoshan.

"Qiaoshan, you work hard."

Wu Jingzhong announced in front of Li Ya.

Lu Qiaoshan aimed a smug look at Li Ya and said in a loud voice: "Yes, Station Master.

"I wish you a smooth trip to Jingling; you can rest assured handing over the station's affairs to me."

"Hmm.

"Alright, everyone must cooperate well with Director Lu.

"That's all."

Wu Jingzhong finished speaking and signaled for everyone to withdraw.

Li Ya was very angry, and walked out first with a gloomy face.

What kind of meeting was this?

It was clearly calling him here to make a fool of himself.

Hong and Yu looked at each other, but their hearts were as clear as a mirror.

He started supporting Lu Qiaoshan.

Next, as long as Li Ya didn't leave, Lu Qiaoshan could grind him to death.

Balance, the Generalissimo's method.

The Station Master is brilliant.

"Two, want to have a cup of coffee at my place?" Lu Qiaoshan said with a beaming face.

"Sure."

The two agreed happily.

Arriving at the office, Lu Qiaoshan poured coffee, crossed his legs, and said with high spirits:

"Two, now that Yuan Peilin is dead, Li Ya won't be able to climb back up.

"Dong and Yuan were the golden nuggets of headquarters.

"Directors Zheng and Mao clearly proposed in the internal meeting to investigate and punish strictly.

"Do you know why the Station Master wants to go to Jingling?"

"Director Lu, please instruct us." Yu Zecheng sat closer and listened attentively.

"Director Mao proposed at the meeting to file a case and investigate the series of events at Jinhai Station, saying there's a mole in Jinhai Station, and that the Station Master must go to Jingling headquarters to accept questioning and investigation.

"With Mao Renfeng's methods, if the Station Master goes, he's definitely not coming back.

"Director Zheng rejected it on the spot.

"But Mao Renfeng controls the Inspection Office; he has the power to investigate, and a rejection can't stop him.

"It's very clear that the Station Master is going to Jingling to bring in reinforcements from Jianfeng."

Lu Qiaoshan nodded with a smile.

"Director Mao shouldn't be able to move the Station Master, right?" Hong Zhiyou frowned and asked.

"Hard to say.

"Tang Zong was Li Shizhen's man, didn't he get squeezed out?

"And Shen Zui.

"Boss Dai is dead; who among the old guard won't be purged?

"New emperor, new courtiers.

"Who will be in charge of Jinhai Station in the future is really hard to say."

Lu Qiaoshan said.

"Exactly.

"But Director Lu, you're still stable; I heard rumors that the Generalissimo intends to have Director Zheng serve as the Second Department Chief, which is more majestic than the Secret Service Bureau.

"If this happens, Old Lu, you might be transferred to the Second Department.

"By then, you'll be the direct superior of our Jinhai Station.

"Look at the Station Master today, handing over the routine work to you again.

"If it were last time, it would definitely be Li Ya; you wouldn't have had anything to do with it.

"In my opinion, the Deputy Station Master of Jinhai Station is definitely you."

Yu Zecheng flattered him with a fawning smile.

"Heh, I can only say my luck has turned.

"It's Li Ya, that dog thing, who's unlucky.

"Also, it's time for me to have some good luck; luck turns, doesn't it? Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river?"

Lu Qiaoshan didn't mention Hong Zhiyou's merit at all, attributing it directly to good luck.

As he spoke, he shook his leather shoes and said:

"Little Hong, refill it."

Damn!

"Right.

"Old Lu, you're lucky; Yuan Peilin actually ran into your bowl." Hong Zhiyou didn't stand up and chuckled dryly.

Things weren't like before.

You couldn't indulge Lu Qiaoshan; otherwise, if he raised his tail, he really wouldn't act like a human.

"How could that be!"

Lu Qiaoshan clapped his hands, stood up to pour coffee, and smiled apologetically:

"Brother, wasn't I just joking with the three of us?

"If it weren't for you this time, who knows when Yuan Peilin would have been found."

"Old Lu, don't forget your friends when you get rich." Yu Zecheng reminded him gloomily.

"Don't worry, two; I can stay in Jinhai this time, and you two have rendered great service; I'll keep this kindness in my heart.

"From now on, we're all brothers."

Lu Qiaoshan poured coffee for the two and said.

"Old Lu, in your opinion, what will happen to Li Ya?" Yu Zecheng asked.

"At best, he'll face a military tribunal.

"At worst... hmm."

Lu Qiaoshan made a gesture of being finished.

"No way, that serious?

"He's a member of the Iron-Blooded Youth Corps; that's a real life-saving golden medal."

Hong Zhiyou also felt it was a bit exaggerated.

"Do you two think I'm joking?

"Three major events in a row, which one didn't pierce the sky? Yuan Peilin has been hiding all along, and headquarters attaches such importance to him; who knows what heaven-defying mission he had.

"I heard that when the news of Yuan's death reached Jingling, the Old Man called Mao Renfeng in the middle of the night and cursed him.

"Just watch; Mao Renfeng won't let him go.

"The Generalissimo is angry; would Jianfeng still dare to protect him?

"Li Ya's days are numbered."

Lu Qiaoshan revealed more explosive news.

This made Hong Zhiyou look at him with new respect.

Having connections in Jingling is indeed different; he even knew what happened around the Generalissimo.

"Hmm, once Li Ya leaves, the Deputy Station Master will be yours, old brother.

"By then, you can promote whoever you want, or have someone concurrently hold the Security Section; Jinhai Station will be peaceful again."

Yu Zecheng said.

"Definitely.

"The Station Master will never accept an air-dropped official.

"In my opinion, such an important position as the Action Team leader won't be given to anyone else.

"It can only be Zhiyou.

"By then, if we all work together, is there anything we can't accomplish in Jinhai?"

Lu Qiaoshan looked forward to the future and raised his coffee cup.

"That's also you on top, and us below.

"Come, a toast to the acting Station Master, the future Deputy Station Master."

Hong Zhiyou raised his glass at the right time, giving Lu Qiaoshan face.

Leaving the Information Section,

Hong Zhiyou walked to Yu Zecheng's ear and gave him a few instructions.

Yu Zecheng frowned and said:

"Will it work? Brother, that guy turns his face and doesn't recognize people; don't get me involved."

"Don't you trust me when I do things?" Hong Zhiyou said.

"It's fine; if I can make Li Ya owe me a favor and catch him off guard, this can be done.

"Just kidding.

"I trust you when you do things.

"However, I have to go out first.

"I'll act according to the plan tonight."

Yu Zecheng gave him a squinting smile and walked out with his briefcase.

Yu Zecheng went straight to the bookstore.

Arriving at the warehouse,

Luo Anping greeted him with a face full of joy, holding Yu Zecheng's hand for a long time, unwilling to let go:

"Comrade Zecheng, you've rendered a great service this time.

"Yuan Peilin is dead.

"Thousands of comrades in Beiping and other lines don't need to evacuate.

"Also, the news about the Yancheng traitor you sent overnight—after the headquarters received the news, they relocated immediately.

"At five o'clock this morning, Hu Zongnan's planes went to drop bombs.

"Fortunately, the transfer was timely, and the headquarters and key personnel were all safe.

"Comrade Zecheng, the headquarters' evaluation of you is that you've rendered a great service; you are the second Qian Zhuangfei!

"Ke Gong said that after the liberation, he wants to personally award you a special-class medal."

Luo Anping said excitedly.

"This... this evaluation is too high.

"I... I don't deserve it!"

Yu Zecheng, while grateful, also broke into a cold sweat for Yancheng.

"Come, sit down and talk."

Luo Anping still didn't want to let go of his hand, pulled him to sit on a chair, and patted the back of his hand lightly:

"Comrade Zecheng, I was too impulsive during the last mission and didn't consider the big picture.

"You know Jinhai well.

"Headquarters has decided that from today on, I will change from your superior to your subordinate, and the bookstore will serve only you.

"From now on, you are my leader."

Yu Zecheng waved his hand in surprise: "Don't, Old Luo, you look more like a leader than I do; it's more appropriate for you to be it."

"Comrade Zecheng.

"This is not child's play; it's a decision made after careful research and consideration by the organization.

"You know Jinhai well and have wide connections.

"At the same time, you are steady and have a big picture; I am also sincerely convinced by this arrangement.

"It's settled.

"In the future, when the organization has arrangements, I will report to you, and you will be responsible for guiding and arranging the actions.

"I'll be your vanguard."

Luo Anping smiled brightly.

"Alright.

"Sometimes I do have ideas and suggestions I want to report to the organization; now that I'm a leader, I can report them, right?"

Yu Zecheng complained half-jokingly.

"Of course, of course!" Luo Anping nodded hurriedly.

"Good.

"I can't stay long; I'm leaving."

The two shook hands and said goodbye, and Yu Zecheng walked out of the bookstore.

Evening.

Hong Zhiyou, following Li Ya's agreement, pulled the truckload of white sugar out of the Delong Inn and handed it over to Yu Zecheng.

Yu Zecheng contacted Yong Jianqiu directly, preparing to transfer it overnight.

Hongfu Restaurant.

Li Ya ordered a big table of food, didn't call Little Yunxian, and enjoyed it alone with a pot of wine and a pair of chopsticks.

He could eat a lot.

When he was in a bad mood, he usually chose to vent by having a full meal.

This was even more effective than women.

Li Ya was very panicked now.

From the time Yuan Peilin had the incident until now, Jianfeng hadn't contacted him.

This was a dangerous signal.

If Jianfeng had scolded him, it might have been better.

Not a sound.

There was only one possibility: abandonment.

Leaving him to Mao Renfeng to send him to the guillotine.

His only hope now was to pray that the Station Master would be merciful and do his best to persuade Jianfeng to keep him in Jinhai.

Just as he was drowning his sorrows in wine, Gao Yuan walked in:

"Captain Li, our people discovered Yu Zecheng privately contacting Yong Jianqiu and transporting a big truckload of supplies out of the city.

"Should we arrest them?"

"Yu Zecheng?" Li Ya's eyes had a glimmer of light.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 180 =====