[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-185":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},2366501,4634,"Chapter 185: Meeting the Moves with Counter-Moves","spy-survival-guide-chapter-185",185,"\u003Cp>Facing the stern gazes of the two bigwigs, Lu Qiao sucked his teeth and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to the kind regard of Dean Sun and the Station Chief, I, Qiao, shall attend to it immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go downstairs for a drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, the effect of winning over hearts and minds here in Pingjin had been quite mediocre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been fretting over how to report back to the Generalissimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he could cause some trouble for Li Delin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke believed this was surely something the Generalissimo would be pleased to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou and Yu Zecheng happened to walk in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloodstains in the lobby had long since been wiped clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of blood had also long been masked by the scent of cake, alcohol, and the perfume of the women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was once again a scene of song and dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dean Sun, let me introduce you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Yu Zecheng, Chief of the Confidential Room at the Jinhai Station, the hero who assassinated Li Haifeng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong hurriedly called the two over to get them familiarized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Venturing alone into the tiger's den, killing the enemy single-handedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zecheng, you are the sharp blade of the Party-State!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke was in a good mood and immediately praised him highly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your undeserved praise, Dean. This subordinate is merely fulfilling his duty.\" Yu Zecheng smiled, bowed slightly, and saluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my secretary, Hong Zhiyou. He is the one who captured and executed Ke Chengwu.\" Wu Jingzhong patted Hong Zhiyou on the shoulder and introduced him solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A man of talent, a young hero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke raised his hand to look Hong Zhiyou up and down, then laughed heartily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Executing Ke Chengwu has resolved a major burden on the Generalissimo's mind. For this, the Generalissimo has personally commended you with a triple promotion. Among the young officers in the Party-State, you are the first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, you must continue to work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Dean. This student will strive to achieve new merits.\" Hong Zhiyou said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subordinates are all young and promising; the future of the Jinhai Station is bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My visit this time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke smiled and did not continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong understood and followed him closely into a side parlor nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shancheng negotiations are now just a scrap of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Generalissimo has already issued secret orders to Fu Zuoyi in Zhangyuan and Sun Lianzhong in Baoding to prepare for an offensive on Zhangjiakou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key now is that one mountain cannot hold two tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These two fierce tigers in North China both have their own little schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fu Zuoyi and Sun Lianzhong are both scrambling for food and ordnance. General Sun goes without saying, he has the Generalissimo's support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fu Zuoyi can't get enough to eat in the back, so he is unwilling to move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke stood by the window, hands behind his back, looking troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's simple enough, just have the Generalissimo allocate more.\" Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Americans have been applying pressure due to constitutional government; supplies and flour are being throttled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hu Zongnan's massive army alone consumes a quarter of the food and firearms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Northeast, North China, and South China are all waiting for their share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There isn't even enough for the elite central armies, let alone for Fu Zuoyi and the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke shook his head and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean...\" Wu Jingzhong roughly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jinhai has the American Marine Corps and is close to Baoding. You should find a way to divert some supplies and secretly distribute them to the Zhangyuan Pacification Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, don't let Sun Lianzhong intercept them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, Fu Zuoyi will refuse to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke signaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the funding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purchasing military supplies is not something a mere Juntong Class-A station can shoulder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong feared these people's penchant for fleecing him most of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A phrase like \"cover it for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An IOU.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for money, it would never be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jinhai Station would be dragged to death by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already brought the funding for you, 300,000 US dollars. That should be enough, right?\" Sun Ke said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, go and handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember not to let word leak out, otherwise Sun Lianzhong and Chen Zhangjie will surely make a scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Generalissimo is busy with a thousand tasks; we must not add to his troubles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke gave a few solemn instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will do my best to ensure this batch of supplies reaches Fu Zuoyi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong accepted the order with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Hengshan Clubhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the purchase of arms and supplies, and Ma Kui's arrest, Wu Jingzhong put them aside for the moment and went home to play with his antiques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, thanks for today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the courtyard, Yu Zecheng said with lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thanking me for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and go make the arrests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Six-Fingers has detained Guan Jun's wife and children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your internal affair; you decide how to handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had no interest in interfering too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng patted his forehead in a dilemma: \"That beggar's den of Six-Fingers is not easy to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The police are in league with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't mobilize the garrison troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With just these few guns at the Jinhai Station, we can't get in at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou rubbed his nose and pondered for a moment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taking down Six-Fingers is actually not difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can find Ding Defeng and have him conduct a leprosy sweep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The municipal government has documents on leprosy; if there's a suspicion, they take them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those beggars are most afraid of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will naturally scatter in a swarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coincidentally, Zhou Yan of the Cao Gang is looking to settle scores with Six-Fingers. With a few dozen more people rushing in, are you still afraid you can't handle these beggars?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See, my junior brother still has the best methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His little brain turns so fast, it's damn useful.\" Cuiping laughed and patted Hong Zhiyou on the back of the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou's vision went dark, and he nearly stumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cuiping, take it easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you beat him silly, who's going to handle things?\" Yu Zecheng hurriedly steadied Hong Zhiyou and glared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's because he hasn't practiced enough!\" Cuiping reached out and ruffled Hong Zhiyou's hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou collected himself and said: \"Senior Sister, with a slap like yours, I don't think anyone could withstand it except for Old Yu's thick face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng touched his face and only then felt a burning pain; it was swollen quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take a slap to save your own life and that of Zuo Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou, Sun Ke took the Station Chief away alone tonight. Do you think something might be up?\" Yu Zecheng asked while rubbing his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou didn't even spare him a glance and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What makes Yu Zecheng the most cunning is his way with words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can always extract useful information without one realizing it; Lu Qiao has been tricked by him more than once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke must have come with a secret mission from the Chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Li's mission was leaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Ke's will likely be leaked as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hong Zhiyou didn't really want to get involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't like Xie Ruo, who made a living selling intelligence; he preferred to avoid irrelevant matters whenever possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yinfeng was knitting under the lamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, we aren't short on money. If you want to wear something, just buy it. Why go through all this trouble?\" Hong Zhiyou asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hand-knitted sweaters are thick and warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ones you buy are just pretty, but very thin. This place isn't like Hangcheng; the winter is bitterly cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and Xiao Hui are always running around outside; how can you manage without a solid layer underneath?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you have high standards, so I'll just knit it a bit nicer for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yinfeng smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, get some rest early.\" Hong Zhiyou didn't try to persuade her further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head and saw his little sister reading some red books again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed slightly; it seemed it was time to let her go to the interrogation room and try out the electric chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrived at the Mu residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanqiu was still recovering, so Hong Zhiyou didn't dare to tease her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They played the zither and chatted about life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held her, and they slept soundly through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou came downstairs, and Wanqiu had already prepared breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sandwiches, milk, and eggs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple, but the presentation was exquisite and cozy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, why didn't you sleep a little longer?\" Wanqiu asked with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look great today.\" Hong Zhiyou pulled her over to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When a woman is cherished by her man, her mood is good, and her complexion naturally improves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, last night was the happiest and most blissful night of my life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanqiu leaned on his shoulder, her smile incomparably sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You use the word 'most' a bit too often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The night you first called me 'Daddy,' you said the same thing.\" Hong Zhiyou pinched her soft, round cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That night was happy too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But last night was even happier.\" Wanqiu said, her pretty face slightly flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why were you happy last night?\" Hong Zhiyou asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because last night we didn't do anything... and you still love me so much.\" Wanqiu said softly and shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kind of thing is just a condiment for love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can make things fresher and sweeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it isn't everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing breakfast, Hong Zhiyou arrived at the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he walked into the hallway, Lu Qiao poked his head out of his office and pulled him into the room:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, come, have a cup of coffee first thing in the morning; it’ll keep you energized all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao smiled and personally poured a cup of coffee for Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou stared at Lu Qiao with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you looking at me?\" Lu Qiao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look haggard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't sleep well last night? Something wrong?\" Hong Zhiyou took the hot coffee and took a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You truly are a student of theology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing can be hidden from you, brother. I'm in trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao sat down and said with a worried expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told Hong Zhiyou about what happened last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, tell me, who is the fool now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Ke hasn't even left yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Zongren's adjutant already called, telling me to look out for myself and be careful when walking at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's very clear that there are their people around Sun Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kind of thing simply cannot be hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I really make a move, they might take my head tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, if we sit at the table for a high-stakes game, we're just an appetizer for others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't slept all night and I'm truly out of options; I can only ask you, brother, to give me some advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao looked miserable, his tone filled with desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, let me ask for the Station Chief's opinion first,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask the Station Chief?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's the one who sold me out; what's the point of going to him?\" Lu Qiao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, don't forget, I'm just a small fry too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't everything depend on reading the room?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be anxious. Things handled slowly will turn out better. I know what to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou persuaded him, then got up and went to the Station Chief's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was sitting at his desk, arms crossed, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, are you troubled?\" Hong Zhiyou brewed some tea and brought it over with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm very annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Sun Ke has given me a whole pile of difficult problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He wants Lu Qiao to forge a letter from Li Zongren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li is now the Director of the Field Headquarters with heavy troops in his hands, and Ma Hansan has a group of desperate thugs under him. Tell me, how should this be handled?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's difficult on both sides.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong asked, looking troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has Director Sun left?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He left, on this morning's flight,\" Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, didn't Section Chief Lu take on this job?\" Hong Zhiyou wanted to probe his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was a move of desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiao Shan is, after all, a fellow townsman of Zheng Jiemin. You know, the Yuedong clique has always been united, and Director Zheng takes good care of his little fellow townsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's become useful to have around now, so it wouldn't be appropriate to use him as a scapegoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My old classmate was cornered by Mao Renfeng and is having a hard time with everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I sell out Qiao Shan at this time, it would make him misunderstand that I'm kicking him while he's down, showing no respect and ruining our classmate friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget, he's always hovering around the Chairman and still holds a position in the Second Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday, I had no choice because of Director Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that he's gone, help me think of a way. I need to neither offend Li Zongren nor let Sun Ke find fault, while still being able to protect him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong pointed at him with a troubled look, his face full of expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, actually, this problem is not unsolvable,\" Hong Zhiyou said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, tell me about it quickly,\" Wu Jingzhong said, overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is only one solution: Mr. Yanji has many friends,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Bulei?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me quickly.\" Wu Jingzhong seemed to have caught a glimmer of inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that the calligraphy master in Jinhai, Liu Yunchen, is an old friend of Chen Bulei, and the two have exchanged poems and essays before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Liu Yunchen appears to be a gentleman on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But in private, he is addicted to whoring, gambling, and opium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His expenses are very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we ask him to come forward and imitate Li Zongren's handwriting, leaving some flaws on purpose, Chen Bulei will definitely be able to tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, these tokens will be invalid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can also give an account to Dean Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, I suspect that framing Li Zongren is a personal act by Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the great wisdom of the Chairman, I feel he may not necessarily agree to such petty tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as this letter is a forgery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Chairman will act as if nothing happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, that makes sense.\" Wu Jingzhong pondered for a moment, then raised his head and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this way, we get the job done without truly offending Li Zongren or Sun Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, he was the one who specifically requested the imitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is quite normal for some deviations to occur when imitating handwriting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, paced with his hands behind his back, and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has his strategies, and I have my countermeasures; we will just handle each move as it comes,\" Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To have such vision at your young age is extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Mao personally promised that whoever captures the Juntong Bureau traitor Ma Kui will be credited with a merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I intend to submit your name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To promote you further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, it is better to submit it for Director Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think about it, if all the good things fall to me, Mao Renfeng and Jiang Jianfeng will think you are showing favoritism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was promoted three ranks last time; if I am promoted again, others will be dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, your good fortune is flourishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can still work for at least another ten years or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will just follow you and grind slowly; won't I get promoted eventually every three years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said tactfully yet respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was stunned; he had not expected Hong Zhiyou to say such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reflection, he looked at Hong Zhiyou with soft eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, it is all because of my eldest grandson causing trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was too impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are right; hot tofu must be eaten one bite at a time; being too hasty will burn your mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the matter with Zhang Mengchao settled?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Settled. Long Er gave him 1,300 silver dollars and bought that residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mu Liancheng's goods will arrive at the station tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want the Security Section to transport them, or the people from the Cao Gang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong thought for a moment and said, \"Let it be the Cao Gang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes, people on the inside have more schemes than those on the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just tell Long Er not to make a scene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\" Hong Zhiyou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, there are some things you must keep in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only have one daughter, Wu Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And only one grandson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These things are not for others; you must be more attentive to family matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong turned to look at him and instructed him earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, fa...ther,\" Hong Zhiyou said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong smiled knowingly and pulled him down to sit:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pujie's Japanese wife and child have already arrived in Jinhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must hurry with the transport from Beiping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already prepared the materials; later, have her sign them, claiming she has performed meritorious service in reporting traitors, and have Pujie's adjutant send her directly back to her hometown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, pick a few treasures to give to Officer Xiong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Master,\" Hong Zhiyou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is one more important matter at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Ke has conveyed the Chairman's instructions for us to allocate some military supplies and ordnance to Fu Zuoyi from Jinhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are familiar with the 94th Army and the Americans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buy them from their hands through your private connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun Ke has already transferred the money to the station; keep the cost between 150,000 and 200,000 US dollars, and ensure the quality of the goods is as good as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although Fu Zuoyi commands a miscellaneous army, it will be very troublesome if he starts a fuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Master,\" Hong Zhiyou nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, Ma Kui has woken up; how should we handle him?\" Lu Qiaoshan had been waiting for news; seeing that Hong Zhiyou had not come out for a long time, he found an excuse to walk in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is awake already?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't the Senior Sister say he would be unconscious for three to five days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood is indeed thick enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person is very dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Mao's intention is for him to disappear immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiaoshan, you handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When reporting the merit, I will include you as well,\" Wu Jingzhong ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Station Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it mainly about the matter of imitating Li Zongren's handwriting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Hong Zhiyou without leaving a trace and asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong has found someone for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His name is Liu Yunchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This person has dealings with Chen Bulei and is currently short on cash; give him some money and let him reveal a few flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he doesn't recognize Li Zongren's handwriting, that is best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he does, give him a bit more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once a gambler or an opium addict's craving kicks in, as long as his head is still on his shoulders tonight, he won't be thinking about tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan was overjoyed upon hearing this: \"Thank you, Station Chief. Then... shall I go handle it now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead,\" Wu Jingzhong smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, for the purchase of military supplies, should I have Director Yu handle it with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to go to Beiping to transport goods and cannot spare the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou proposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sharp-eyed people will see through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zecheng is currently full of trouble, so it is inconvenient for him to be involved in arms deals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let him go to Beiping to transport the treasures, and leave this matter to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, trust must have its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Jianfeng is already dissatisfied with the leaks in Jinhai; you must be cautious and careful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong pointed his finger downward and reminded him in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong had never truly trusted Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clinging to Wu Rui’s coattails back then was undoubtedly a brilliant move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Wu Jingzhong would likely have been suspicious of him just over the matter of Long Er’s shell company reselling arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The money all belonged to the little brat in Wu Rui’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So there was no such thing as selfish motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, it is always easier to get things done when you are family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is something you need to prepare yourself for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Jianfeng called me; he wants to send Li Ya—oh, that is, Buddha Niche—to Jinmen to take over Ma Kui’s position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man was once my student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the civil war imminent, we must strictly crack down on the Red tickets here in Jinmen; we need talent like Li Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But at the same time, he is also a pair of eyes for Jiang Jianfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be cleaner in your work from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong added a reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya was coming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, the show was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed there would be another tough nut to crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3621,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b631419f90187c5fcd5704b9742a54252be57317d622c3306c80f0d0bc2b8f8b","spy-survival-guide-chapter-186","spy-survival-guide-chapter-184",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]