[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-182":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},2366498,4634,"Chapter 182: The Beggar","spy-survival-guide-chapter-182",182,"\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had indeed put some careful thought into the matter of Ma Kui’s escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First of all, Ma Kui had been beaten very badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not slept for several days in the interrogation room, had not eaten anything, and had even drunk very little water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, this man’s vitality was so high it was almost abnormal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou could only say that the bowl of honey water might have had a miraculous effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, there was the fear that Ma Kui would escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The escort team was high-spec.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These men were elites handpicked by Lu Qiao, and they had a grudge against Ma Kui, so they would absolutely go for the kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides that, the Station Chief had secretly dispatched eight more capable men from the Security Section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was equivalent to twice the escort personnel of the original drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train had also been specially arranged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically speaking, there should have been no possibility of escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the strength of that Zhan Qinghe was too terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not yet time for Ma Kui to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was impossible for Hong Zhiyou to arrange things too deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escorting Ma Kui and taking the opportunity to assassinate him halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a resolution made by the Station Chief and Mao Renfeng; as a mere secretary, he had no qualifications to participate too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was one more point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His relationship with Ma Kui was not too bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, even if Ma Kui was a mad dog, it was unlikely he would bite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because previously, he really had not slept with Zhou Gendi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui knew this clearly, otherwise he would have looked for trouble long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this fellow was back, there were some things that still needed to be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Zuo Lan lived or died, he did not care much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Station Chief and Old Yu could not die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Old Yu had obtained Dai Li’s secret mission to Jin, his status in the underground organization had risen, and in the future, he would very likely reach the level of Cao Qingming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original drama, he was the superior leader of Old Luo at the Jinhai underground transit station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protecting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only could he get rich with Yong Jianqiu, sell arms, and make money from medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows, these front-line people might also look up to him and help him clear his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, as a patriotic friend, he could also return to his homeland to seek some benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the Station Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still counted on him for protection, and he was the grandfather of his child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this way, Old Zhou, you and the other brothers mainly focus on the safety of Yu Zecheng. Ma Kui and I have no grudges, so I will go to Zuo Lan’s side to keep watch,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to underworld experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You had best mobilize more beggars, little brats, and the like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this part of Jinhai, they are sharper than the police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That area is the territory of Six-Fingers; this guy’s nose is sharper than a dog’s. If there is any movement, it certainly won’t escape him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yan reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no time to lose, Old Zhou, let’s go now,\" Hong Zhiyou said, and prepared to stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, don’t rush, let’s settle the accounts for these two months first.\" Long Er took a deposit slip out of his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The money might be a little less recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fleet business over in Xiangdao has just started and is burning through money heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We haven’t been able to attend to the arms business recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is just the profit from the Caobang wharf; this is your share, brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Er explained very earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Brother, I still have plenty of money on hand, enough to spend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and Mr. Ji keep this for investment,\" Hong Zhiyou raised his hand and pushed it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before I came back, Young Master Rong invited me to dinner and specially opened a bottle of 'Fake Axe.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His evaluation was very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially regarding your foresight in purchasing the trademark, he gave you a thumbs-up several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said that in this era, being willing to spend a huge sum to buy a brand requires courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once it is negotiated, he wants to invest heavily to introduce it to the high-end market in Xiangdao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, won’t we be making a fortune?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever business you do in the future, I will just follow and invest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Er laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he had opened his heart to Hong Zhiyou because of the other party’s life-saving grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that his experience had grown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Er realized that this little brother of his was simply a \"god.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in terms of doing business and investing, it really opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending a long time together, Long Er knew deeply that Hong Zhiyou’s sincerity in treating others was by no means that of a greedy villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, in Long Er’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had long since surpassed a biological brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Brother, when it comes to making money, could I ever leave you out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhou, trouble you to lead the way, I want to go see the 'Intelligence King' of Jinhai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou smiled and stood up to take his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Caobang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two came to Maoyier Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This area was a mix of all sorts of people, and not far away was a Goddess Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a gathering place for beggars and refugees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, there were children in rags, shivering with snot bubbles, chasing and playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his bright and clean clothes, these little fellows all surrounded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhou, however, was well-prepared; he fished a handful of candies, peanuts, and melon seeds from his pocket and threw them, and the little brats swarmed up to grab them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering a dilapidated ancestral hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, several beggars were surrounding a fire, roasting greasy lamb legs, drinking rice wine, and bragging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beggar sitting in the middle had disheveled hair and a thick, bushy beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of triangular eyes flashed with sharp light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a scar on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, he was a ruthless person who had been through the underworld for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Six-Fingers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Living a good life, even roasting lamb legs,\" Zhou Yan was not polite either; he walked up and tore off a large piece to chew on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhou, what wind blew you here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asking you to find someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yan directly gave the photos of Ma Kui and Zhan Qinghe to Six-Fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six-Fingers took a look and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t this Ma Kui from the Action Team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He ran away, he might have returned to Jinhai, help me look for him, and notify me when there is news,\" Zhou Yan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The old rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head and waved at Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou handed over a small gold bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy to say, wait for my news,\" Six-Fingers gave a dry laugh, extended his right hand with six fingers to take it, and weighed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, want to stay and eat together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He issued an order to evict the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, this little bit isn’t enough for you all to split.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yan joked with a smile and led Hong Zhiyou away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhou, is he reliable?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reliable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as Ma Kui is in Jinhaicheng, Six-Fingers can find him.\" Zhou Yan seemed to trust this person quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then I'll head back to the station first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With a Ma Kui on the loose, I'm afraid everyone is panicking right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou exchanged a few words, exited the alley, and drove straight toward the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never trusted these people from the dregs of society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in front of old Zhou, he couldn't make that clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this Six-Fingers gave him a very bad feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original story, Ma Kui disguised himself as a beggar to monitor Zuo Lan's movements at the entrance of the Shangquan Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to take precautions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was arranging personnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, the guard room and the security section must rotate in three shifts for non-stop patrols.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The intelligence section will pull some men to specifically protect Department Chief Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The action team will be deployed to track down Ma Kui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Yu, you must be careful. Do you need more men over there?\" He turned his head to look at Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, Zhiyou has already made arrangements,\" Yu Zecheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, then it's settled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dismissed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong waved his hand, signaling that everyone could leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once there were no outsiders left, he gestured for the two to sit down:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Headquarters, especially Bureau Chief Mao, is very concerned about Ma Kui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a bodyguard, he knows many things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that his defection has been exposed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mao Renfeng's situation is very unfavorable. I heard that Tang Zong is secretly sending people to Jinhaicheng, just to capture this Ma Kui and use the fact that Bureau Chief Mao's foundation is unstable to bring him down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Hanyuan is one of Tang Zong's men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He will definitely put in a lot of effort on his end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, Bureau Chief Mao has made it clear: whoever captures Ma Kui will be credited with a great achievement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's strive for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, you are still loyal to Bureau Chief Mao, aren't you?\" Yu Zecheng asked with a grin, showing his front teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am loyal to myself and to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That dog Ma Kui knows too much; he must fall into your hands or mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are currently in the same boat as Mao Renfeng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's help each other out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he took the tea handed to him by Hong Zhiyou:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, how have you arranged things on your end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Cao Gang has sent skilled men to guard Director Yu's home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelve men, in groups of six, armed with guns, patrolling non-stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have some leads on Ma Kui's specific location, but I'm not certain and need to verify it further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had a bold gamble in mind, but the conditions were not yet ripe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trust you when you handle things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just arrange it that way; I'll wait for your good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong nodded, stood up, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always valued his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides having personal protection from Xiao Guohua of the security section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also had Commander Fang dispatch military police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five trucks of military police led the way in front and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three cars traveled in the middle, all with black curtains, giving Ma Kui no chance at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the authority of a regional governor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, the street where we live is crowded and full of eyes; are six men enough for protection?\" Yu Zecheng asked as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly afraid of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Civil war was about to break out, and he still wanted to live to gather important intelligence for the organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't be worth it to die at the hands of a petty person like Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander Mou will order a special training exercise for street fighting in the vicinity of this street this afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be martial law and a curfew by then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, photos of Ma Kui and Zhan Qinghe have already been circulated among the troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The soldiers will take the opportunity to search house by house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind Ma Kui, even if the Horse King himself came to this street with his three eyes, he wouldn't be able to hide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou raised his eyebrows and smiled at him, walking out in a relaxed manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Troops searching, martial law to guard the home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your treatment is even higher-class than the Station Chief's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng was genuinely impressed by Hong Zhiyou's connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who doesn't have a few good friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of old Yu, Hong Zhiyou didn't need to manage his image, and he couldn't help but feel a little proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd like to have friends like that too,\" Yu Zecheng said with a squinting smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just need me,\" Hong Zhiyou patted his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will report what you've done for the organization to the leader of Line One one by one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng knew what he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it wasn't in vain that I helped you,\" Hong Zhiyou felt relieved immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, is that the only relationship we have?\" Yu Zecheng pulled a long face, pretending to be displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about you add some money, and I'll acknowledge you as my older brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said in a great mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng reached into his pocket, pulled out a silver dollar, and slapped it into his hand: \"Call me brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breakfast money is covered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou called out quite readily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The car is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two joked a bit, and two military jeeps stopped at the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou and Yu Zecheng got into their respective cars and returned to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they entered the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two saw Lu Qiaoshan standing with his hands behind his back, staring at the vegetable patch, while Li Guifen was talking to Cuiping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lu, rare guest, why are you here?\" Yu Zecheng asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Yu and Secretary Hong are back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan's smile revealed a rare touch of flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lu, look, you're being polite again, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We aren't outsiders; come on, let's go inside for tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng hurriedly greeted him warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just had some.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, Zhiyou, I have a request, and I truly hope you will grant it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan rubbed his hands together and smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, aren't you being a stranger by saying that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou gestured for him to come to the stone table, and the three of them sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gui-fen and I would like to stay at your place for a few days,\" Lu Qiao-shan said with a thick-skinned smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't the Station Chief arrange for the Intelligence Section...\" Yu Zecheng didn't quite understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are Ma Kui's people in the Intelligence Section too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid they'll sell me out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao-shan lowered his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have acquaintances at the Garrison Headquarters; they said Army Commander Mou Tingfang sent a regiment to seal off the street to protect you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The soldiers' machine guns are much more useful than those broken pistols the operations guys have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there are the Cao Gang brothers outside; they are all Zhiyou's life-and-death brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your home is an iron barrel now; even if heavenly soldiers and generals attacked, it wouldn't work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lu, you... your sources are quite well-informed,\" Yu Zecheng said with a smile, pointing at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just basking in Zhiyou's reflected glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's the one who calls the shots here now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very worldly and didn't express an opinion, kicking the ball back to Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The beds are all new and haven't been slept in; I'll leave them for you and your wife,\" Hong Zhiyou readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, prepare some dishes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head and shouted to He Yinfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That warm \"Mom\" made He Yinfeng's heart melt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Mom will bring out all her best skills tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yinfeng replied happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, don't, please don't let your aunt go to any trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gui-fen and I will be fine just making do with some steamed buns or noodles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao-shan hurriedly said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can that be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I neglect a future general and station chief?\" Hong Zhiyou said with a wink and a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My brother, you really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't thank you for such a great kindness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao-shan was extremely satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou, however, knew that this guy loved putting on airs and was petty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he served only green vegetables and tofu today,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that would be a slap in his face, and he would write it down in his little notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cuiping and He Yinfeng worked together to prepare a large table of dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner was held in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao-shan and his wife sat in the seats of honor, enjoying the utmost respectful treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, Hong Zhiyou personally changed the bed sheets and quilts right under Lu Qiao-shan's eyes, making everything neat and complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, thank you for your hard work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My wife and I will keep this favor in our hearts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao-shan said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, why be so formal with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The shower is on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and your wife should rest early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Hong Zhiyou walked quickly downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao-shan and his wife poked around and sniffed, and seeing that it was indeed clean, they sat down at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does Secretary Hong have so much influence that he can even move the garrison troops?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that even the Station Chief and Commander Chen can't move those big shots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Guifen sat on the edge of the bed, saying with a hint of jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's all bought with money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yang Wenquan and the others smuggle arms, and Hong Zhiyou set up a shell company to help them move the goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And last time Dai Li came to Jinhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yang Wenquan was arranged to be in the Shuitun Prison, but look, once Boss Dai died, he was back to his lively self; I heard the Second Bureau is even going to promote him to a permanent position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is all inseparable from Hong Zhiyou's maneuvering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao-shan explained in detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smuggling arms, does the Station Chief know?\" Li Guifen's mouth rounded in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But who would say anything?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the station, including me, who hasn't benefited from him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and wash up so we can sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao-shan curled his lip and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It grew dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Cidang Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui was shirtless, wrapped in bandages, his robust chest muscles glistening in the firelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Ma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've made it to where I am today all thanks to Tang Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Wu was framed and has already gone to prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But rest assured, I, Six-Fingers, will definitely help you with your matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is safer than the Emperor's Forbidden City; there are hundreds of beggars outside, and these streets are all mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they are all old alleys; even if the soldiers come to raid, I can help you escape safely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six-Fingers took a bottle of good wine and a roasted chicken and handed them to Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui took a bite and said coldly, \"What are those people doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He had a photo and asked me to find you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He never imagined that I would play a game of 'darkness under the lamp' with him, and that you were hiding in my territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six-Fingers laughed triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is the situation outside?\" Ma Kui gritted his teeth, and his torn lip began to bleed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Jingzhong has the Military Police coming and going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Zhiwu has sealed the streets; even if you grew wings, you couldn't fly into the place where Hong and Yu are staying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I forgot to mention, Lu Qiao-shan is also hiding in that small courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want revenge, I'm afraid you'll have to wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six-Fingers told him the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These guys with guilty consciences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They must pay a price, but not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I betrayed the Military Statistics Bureau, I would still have a way to live if I went to Jingling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But these damn people, they shouldn't have pinned the 'Emei Peak' label on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever since the anti-encirclement campaigns, I have been determined to be at odds with the Reds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all that damn bitch's fault!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of how Zuo Lan had designed everything step by step and played him for a fool, Ma Kui couldn't help but burn with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his haste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled the gunshot wound on his shoulder, and his face twitched in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lend me an outfit; I need to go out,\" Ma Kui said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Zhan said you should rest for a few days first,\" Six-Fingers said, his face full of reverence when mentioning that great expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Jinhai only knew that there was Huo Yuanjia in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Sun Lutang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't know that Zhan Qinghe was the true top-tier master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten steps to kill a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plucking flowers and leaves to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could simply be called a human weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is that this Mr. Zhan is low-key, generous with money, and always repays kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is just that very few people know him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Zhan saved me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he is not my father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I make my own decisions, go get ready,\" Ma Kui said, frowning in displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh.\" Six-Fingers gave a dry laugh and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see that this man had no brains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already living under someone else's roof, yet after being spoken to with a few polite words, he really thought he was some big shot; he was truly asking for a beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made quite a lot of profit when I was a team leader of the action squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a small house with at least thirty thousand US dollars and over a dozen gold bars inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you help me, all of this will be yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui’s brows sank, and he started spouting nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of money, Six-Fingers readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought over a beggar's outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Juntong Bureau had systematically taught the art of disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui put on a tattered bamboo hat and wore ragged clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a chipped porcelain bowl in his left hand and a walking stick in his right, he left the ancestral hall and wandered toward the vicinity of the Shangquan Society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3693,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","286aa615f15e2831793d4401153474cf0af400f898995735417596c2dedd0d3e","spy-survival-guide-chapter-183","spy-survival-guide-chapter-181",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]