Chapter 215: Looking Only at Money

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

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

"The man is already dead; if you pin everything on him, even Mao Renfeng can't summon his soul."

Wu Jingzhong squinted his eyes and pointed at him.

"I am not afraid of Mao Renfeng.

"I am only afraid that Jianfeng won't believe it," Li Ya said with a frown.

"I asked Station Chief Qiao; when Yuan Peilin was in Beiping, he would go to listen to plays from time to time. The secret agents sent by the Qiao family once made contact with him at the theater.

"Station Chief 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 perform in a theater troupe; he was quite fond of that sort of thing.

"This way, it won't be strange that he ran off to watch a play on his own."

Li Ya nodded.

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

"It would be best to make those in the theater troupe who knew where Yuan Peilin was hiding keep their mouths shut.

"Lu Qiaoshan will definitely send people to probe the situation.

"If someone happens to say something, and Zheng Jiemin uses it to make an issue, you will have a hard time getting past this hurdle."

Wu Jingzhong furrowed his brows and reminded him with seasoned experience.

"Understood!

"Thank you, Master; I hope I can survive this crisis."

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; shall we go downstairs for a few laps?"

"Sure."

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

"Brother, most people in this station are targeting me, especially Lu Qiaoshan, who came to disgust me early this morning.

"This time I didn't get to show my face, I only showed my backside; now everyone is watching the joke."

Li Ya sneered with an arrogant look on his face.

"You are also to blame for hiding Yuan Peilin too tightly.

"If you have intelligence, you should share it; if there is credit to be earned, we should earn it together.

"If you eat alone, everyone is bound to target you. Holding such a big fish, who wouldn't be jealous of you?"

Hong Zhiyou lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said.

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

"I would be jealous too.

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

"You wouldn't.

"Because you have a triple-jump promotion; the entire Secret Service Bureau—no, even the Dangtong Bureau and the Ministry of National Defense have people keeping an eye on you.

"Don't forget, there is 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 are smooth sailing in Jinhai, with connections reaching Xiangdao and overseas; you are well-received by the Zhigong lineage and the Rong family.

"Are these things hard to investigate?

"The reason no one has moved against you is simply because you are supported by the station chief and your relationship with Jianfeng.

"Who in the world doesn't know that Jinhai and Shanghu are the two best pieces of fat? If you eat until your mouth is dripping with oil, can others not be jealous?

"They are just waiting for you to make a mistake or show off too much.

"You, brother, are a smart man; naturally, you wouldn't fight for this deputy station chief position."

"Even if you wanted to fight for it, others might not agree. It is harder for you to get promoted than it is for me.

"Besides, why would you want to be promoted to deputy station chief, just to be tripped up by Lu Qiaoshan and Zheng Jiemin?

"To be called a family-run Jinhai station?"

Li Ya said with his hands behind his back, neither fast nor slow.

"I didn't expect Captain Li to have a mind for politics as well; I have learned much," Hong Zhiyou laughed.

"Human sentiment is politics; this is what the station chief has pointed out to me many times.

"I didn't believe it before.

"Now that I've stumbled several times, I have to accept it.

"If only I had maintained good relations with you and Section Chief Yu.

"What could that Lu fellow have done to me?"

Li Ya looked out at the rolling clouds and sighed with emotion.

"It seems Captain Li has a deep understanding of this," Hong Zhiyou echoed.

"Indeed.

"Brother, you have the ability and the connections.

"As for me, I am a backbone of the Iron-Blooded Youth Corps, one of Jianfeng's men.

"Just think, the station chief is getting on in years, and last time he declined the trip to Shanghu citing his health, which made Jianfeng very dissatisfied.

"Now Mao Renfeng is actively pushing for Mao Wanli to serve as the Jinhai station chief.

"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 chief retires, what will you do?"

Li Ya looked at Hong Zhiyou sideways, his face once again filled with a disdain that looked down on everything.

What to do?

Once Old Wu retires, I will immediately run to Xiangdao or overseas to be a manor owner, eating well, drinking well, and holding my children.

Who would still play with you poor wretches?

"I ask for Captain Li's guidance," Hong Zhiyou said, pretending to be confused and worried.

"Cooperation.

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

"I went to see the Party... that underground profiteer last night; he admires you very much and even said I was blind, ignoring a god like you and insisting on worshiping his minor ghosts.

"Brother, I was possessed before and offended you.

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

"Blood brothers."

Li Ya turned his head and said with a straight face.

These words sound familiar.

Don't turn around, and you'll become "Little Hong" again.

"The group is the family, colleagues are limbs.

"You and I are already brothers.

"Saying such things is being too formal."

Polite words still had to be said; Hong Zhiyou took the initiative to reach out and shake hands with Li Ya.

He knew that Li Ya's chance of becoming deputy station chief was completely gone.

Whether this person stays or leaves.

For Hong Zhiyou, it no longer had much significance.

Of course, he still preferred for Li Ya to stay.

Without Li Ya.

Lu Qiaoshan might become the deputy station chief.

It could also be someone else appointed by Mao Renfeng.

One must know that Mao Wanli had always coveted the treasure land of Jinhai.

The key now is that the Jinhai station cannot have a deputy station chief.

If Li Ya doesn't leave, the outside monks can't get in, and if Lu Qiaoshan wants to climb up, there will be people pulling his legs.

This is what Hong Zhiyou and Wu Jingzhong hope to see.

"What did the station chief say?" Hong Zhiyou withdrew his thoughts and asked while walking.

"The station chief said Yuan Peilin went out to watch a play without authorization and was discovered by the Traitor-Elimination Squad, which is why he met his end," Li Ya said truthfully without hiding it from him.

"This suggestion is very good.

"In this way, your responsibility will be small; at most, it will just be a case of inadequate protection and poor planning."

Hong Zhiyou praised.

"The Station Master is still very fond of you, his close 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 gave a bitter, guarded smile and did not continue.

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

"Something about being pig-brained.

"Telling us to pull our brains out from our heels and wash them in the Haihe River, things like that.

"Don't take it to heart."

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 are the prospective son-in-law of his house; I hope you can put in a good word for me when you have the chance.

"I know my actions have been a bit high-profile lately, which displeased the Station Master.

"It all depends on you, brother."

Li Ya patted Hong Zhiyou on the shoulder and said.

"Rest assured.

"I am a person who values harmony to generate wealth.

"Only through sincere unity can one have surplus grain at home."

"Since we are brothers, I will certainly pass this on."

Hong Zhiyou nodded happily.

"Alright, since we are brothers, I will speak plainly.

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

"What I'm worried about now is how to sell it off."

Li Ya said.

"Have you paid?" Hong Zhiyou asked.

"Paid.

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

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

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

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

"I can help you offload it.

"However, how much profit you'll make is hard to say."

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

"I don't have high demands.

"Just breaking even and making ten gold bars is enough," Li Ya said.

"Fine.

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

Hong Zhiyou nodded and said.

"Brother, thanks.

"Really, I've always wanted to be friends with you; I've said as much to the Station Master," Li Ya said, deeply grateful, and reached out his hand to Hong Zhiyou again.

Xie Ruolin was right.

This person doesn't care about grudges, only money.

Useful, can be befriended.

"I trust Captain Li.

"However, please stop targeting me when checking for Red Tickets in the future," Hong Zhiyou laughed.

"No way, no way.

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

"Anyone could be a Red Ticket.

"But you definitely aren't!"

Li Ya said hurriedly.

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

Wu Jingzhong was on the phone, "Director Mao, the person was under Li Ya's sole responsibility; it has nothing to do with me, I was completely unaware.

"Li Ya reports directly to Jiang Jianfeng.

"Why don't you ask Jiang Jianfeng.

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

"Yes.

"Alright, goodbye."

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

"Look, Li Ya botched the job, and while I was still thinking about how to report it, Mao Renfeng started pinning labels on me, insisting that the death of Yuan Peilin was because I was lax with secrecy and leaked the news, and he wants to send Mao Wanli to Jin to investigate thoroughly.

"It's fortunate I wasn't involved in this; Jiang Jianfeng was in the know.

"Otherwise, with this label pressed down on me, he could have dragged me to the Jingling Military Court.

"Sending Mao Wanli, this shows he hasn't given up his wicked designs on Jinhai," Wu Jingzhong saw through Mao Renfeng's malicious intentions at a glance.

"Teacher, Director Mao is nicknamed the Smiling Tiger; his ability to make things difficult for others is unparalleled in the world, so only someone with your profound skills can contend with him.

"Look at how senior Section Chief Shen was, didn't he also end up picking mushrooms?"

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

"Indeed, old hands like Tang Zong and Zheng Jiemin have all been tricked by him; one must be careful.

"I plan to go to Jingling this afternoon.

"The three old classmates will sit together and chat.

"Otherwise, with this meddling from Mao Renfeng, this bit of classmate friendship might fall apart.

"Did you hear? He was still urging me to appoint a Deputy Station Master right before hanging up.

"Lu Qiaoshan, he definitely won't approve.

"You and Yu Zecheng lack the seniority.

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

"He thinks I can't see through such a small trick.

"A petty person!"

Wu Jingzhong's teeth itched with hatred whenever he mentioned Mao Renfeng.

"Indeed.

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

"The matter with Mao Sen created a rift with you, and now he is obsessed with Jinhai; I think his appetite is too big, wanting to swallow both Shanghu and Jinhai.

"The two major ports and fertile lands must all become his territory."

Hong Zhiyou said.

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

Wu Jingzhong furrowed his brows and continued:

"Now that Ludong, Huanan, and the Northeast are all in flames, Liu Zhi spent a huge fortune on his 300, 00-strong army, boasting in front of the Old Man that he had built some kind of impregnable iron-barrel formation.

"And what was the result? A single brigade under the one surnamed Pi smashed that damn iron barrel to pieces in just a few days.

"They tore open the Pinghan Railway and broke through the Central Plains directly.

"Now the Red Tickets are advancing triumphantly from their initial decline; we are receiving frequent reports of defeat in Subei and the Central Plains.

"The more unclear the situation, the more everyone, including Mao Renfeng and us, wants to take the opportunity to make a big profit.

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

Speaking of this, Wu Jingzhong raised an eyebrow: "Where is Zecheng?"

"He's busy in the office," Hong Zhiyou said.

"Tell him and his wife to come to my house for dinner tonight; we haven't gathered in a long time, it's time to have a good drink and strengthen our bond," Wu Jingzhong said, squinting his eyes with a smile.

Hong Zhiyou met his gaze for a second, and after a brief moment of surprise, he nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes.

"He has also been thinking about the roast goose from your chef; honestly, you can't find that taste anywhere else in Jinhai.

"It's just that the station has been so busy lately that he didn't dare to indulge his appetite.

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

"Station Master, what are your thoughts on Li Ya's matter?" Hong Zhiyou asked again.

"I've thought about it all night; Li Ya must be kept. Without him, I cannot block Mao Renfeng.

"An official one rank higher can crush people."

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

"Last time his wife had a birthday, Lu Qiaoshan offered up most of his net worth, and he surely promised many other benefits in private.

"Otherwise, how could a shrewd Cantonese like Zheng Jiemin fight against Jiang Jianfeng and Mao Renfeng this time for the sake of Lu Qiaoshan?

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

"Old classmates and the like are all just fleeting clouds and flowing water."

"But Jiang Jianfeng is different.

"The world belongs to his family; he won't harbor such selfish motives. On the contrary, he must have seen through the intentions of Zheng and Mao in this game, and he will certainly do his utmost to ensure I remain in command of Jinhai.

"He has a hard enough head; let him go butt heads with those two.

"Only by keeping Li Ya can we hold our foundation steady. As for his arrogance and love for internal strife, that is all a matter of internal digestion; it is nothing more than us keeping a low profile, taking a little less, and yielding to him a bit.

"Besides, if he fails to become the deputy station chief, as a mere action team leader, Yu 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 grievances, but look at everything from the perspective of the big picture and try to be more open-minded.

"Take the initiative to get closer to him.

"After today, he will not be an enemy, but our iron-blooded shield.

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Fearing that Hong Zhiyou might disagree, Wu Jingzhong guided him with a gentle smile.

"Don't worry, Master.

"Enmities are better resolved than knotted, after all.

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

"I just had a heart-to-heart with Team Leader Li, and the knot has already been untied for now.

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

"He is anxious to cash it in.

"Once he gets a taste of the sweetness, he will inevitably be grateful to me."

Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.

"You're on the right track!

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

"Master, at present, the strategic significance of white sugar outweighs the livelihood of the people.

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

"This way, we can also get a handle on Li Ya to hold in our hands. What do you think..."

Hong Zhiyou suggested in a low voice.

"In business, one often has to compromise to achieve one's goals.

"If Li Ya wants to make money while lying down and also wants to act like a saint and set up a memorial arch, we must teach him a lesson.

"It's just that this person is very active regarding anti-trafficking and keeps a very close eye on Yong Jianqiu's side. Have you considered the risks of doing this?"

While agreeing, Wu Jingzhong expressed his concern.

"Master, that is exactly the effect I want.

"Just imagine..."

Hong Zhiyou smiled and did not continue.

Wu Jingzhong pondered for a moment and then laughed: "Everyone says 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; let Zecheng pour it out for him."

"Yes!" Hong Zhiyou accepted the order.

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

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

"Everyone, please sit." Wu Jingzhong said, raising his hand.

As soon as Li Ya's bottom touched the sofa, he said solemnly:

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

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

Li Ya curled his lips, feeling very bitter.

"I am going to Jingling this afternoon to report on the matter of Yuan and Dong.

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

"Qiaoshan, you will have to work hard."

Wu Jingzhong announced in front of Li Ya.

Lu Qiaoshan glanced triumphantly at Li Ya and said in a loud voice: "Yes, Station Chief.

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

"Mm.

"Alright, everyone must cooperate well with Department Head Lu.

"That will be all."

After speaking, Wu Jingzhong signaled for everyone to withdraw.

Li Ya was very frustrated; he walked out first with a gloomy face.

What kind of meeting was this?

It was clearly just to call him over to humiliate him.

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

He had started to support Lu Qiaoshan.

From now on, as long as Li Ya did not leave, Lu Qiaoshan could grind him to death.

Weighing the situation—the methods of the Chairman.

The Station Chief is brilliant.

"You two, want to come to my place for a cup of coffee?" Lu Qiaoshan said, beaming with joy.

"Sure."

The two readily agreed.

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

"You two, with Yuan Peilin dead, Li Ya will never be able to climb back up.

"Dong and Yuan were the golden nuggets of the headquarters.

"Directors Zheng and Mao clearly proposed at the internal meeting to investigate and punish them severely.

"Do you know why the Station Chief has to go to Jingling?"

"Department Head Lu, please enlighten us." Yu Zecheng sat closer and listened attentively.

"Director Mao proposed at the meeting to open a case and investigate the recent series of events at the Jinhai station, saying there is a mole in the Jinhai station, and demanded that the Station Chief must go to the Jingling headquarters to accept questioning and investigation.

"With Mao Renfeng's methods, if the Station Chief goes, he will definitely never return.

"Director Zheng rejected it on the spot.

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

"It is very clear that the Station Chief is going to Jingling to find Jiang Jianfeng for reinforcements."

Lu Qiaoshan nodded with a smile.

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

"Hard to say.

"Wasn't Tang Zong also a man of Li Shizhen, and didn't he get squeezed out all the same?

"And Shen Zui.

"With Boss Dai dead, who among the old guard won't be purged?

"A new emperor, a new court.

"Who will call the shots at the Jinhai station in the future is really hard to say."

Lu Qiaoshan said.

"Indeed.

"However, Department Head Lu, you are still stable. I heard rumors that the Chairman intends to have Director Zheng serve as the Director of the Second Department; that is much more prestigious than the Confidentiality Bureau.

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

"By then, you will be our direct superior at the Jinhai station.

"Look at the Station Chief today, handing the routine affairs over to you again.

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

"In my opinion, you are definitely the next Deputy Station Chief of the Jinhai station."

Yu Zecheng flattered him with a fawning smile.

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

"It's just that this dog Li Ya is out of luck.

"Also, it's time for me to have some good luck; even the winds of fortune change, isn't it said that for thirty years it's east of the river, and for thirty years it's west of the river?"

Lu Qiaoshan did not mention a word of Hong Zhiyou's contribution, attributing it directly to good luck.

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

"Little Hong, refill it."

Damn it!

"That's right.

"You, old Lu, are lucky; even Yuan Peilin could end up in your bowl," Hong Zhiyou said, not getting up, and gave a dry laugh.

Things are not like they used to be.

You can't indulge Lu Qiao, or else his tail will go up, and he really might stop acting like a human.

"How could that be!"

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

"Brother, aren't we just three brothers joking around?

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

"Old Lu, if you become rich and powerful, don't forget us," Yu Zecheng reminded him faintly.

"Don't worry, you two. I was able to stay in Jinhai this time because you two contributed greatly; I will keep this favor in my heart.

"From now on, we are all close brothers."

Lu Qiao said as he refilled their coffee.

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

"At best, he will face a military tribunal.

"At worst... hmm."

Lu Qiao made a gesture of throat-slitting.

"No way, it's that serious?

"He is a member of the Iron and Blood Youth Corps; that is a real, solid golden medal of immunity."

Hong Zhiyou also felt it was a bit of an exaggeration.

"Do you two think I'm joking?

"Three major events in a row, which one didn't shake the heavens? Yuan Peilin has been hiding all along, and the headquarters attaches such importance to this; there might be some heaven-shaking mission.

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

"Just watch, Mao Renfeng won't let him off.

"The Chairman is furious; does Jianfeng still dare to protect him?

"Li Ya's days are numbered."

Lu Qiao revealed another piece of big news.

This made Hong Zhiyou look at him with new eyes.

Having connections in Jingling really is different; he even knows about things happening around the Chairman.

"Hmm, once Li Ya is gone, the position of Deputy Station Chief will be yours, brother.

"At that time, you can promote whoever you want, or have someone hold the Security Section concurrently, and the Jinhai Station will be peaceful again."

Yu Zecheng said.

"Definitely.

"The Station Chief will never accept an outsider being parachuted in.

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

"It can only be Zhiyou.

"When the time comes, we will work together with one heart; is there anything in Jinhai we can't accomplish?"

Lu Qiao looked toward the future, raised his coffee cup, and said.

"That will still be you on top and us below.

"Come, let's have a toast to the Acting Station Chief, the future Deputy Station Chief."

Hong Zhiyou raised his cup at the right moment, giving Lu Qiao some face.

Leaving the Intelligence Division.

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

Yu Zecheng frowned and said:

"Will it work? Brother, that guy turns his back on people; don't get me dragged into it."

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

"That's fine. If I can make Li Ya owe me a favor and checkmate him at the same time, this is worth doing.

"I was just joking with you.

"Don't I trust you when you do things, brother?

"However, I need to go out for a trip first.

"I will act according to the plan tonight."

Yu Zecheng squinted and smiled at him, then walked out clutching his briefcase.

Yu Zecheng went straight to the bookstore.

Arriving at the warehouse.

Luo Anping greeted him with a face full of joy, took Yu Zecheng's hand in both of his, and was reluctant to let go for a long time:

"Comrade Zecheng, you have performed a great service this time.

"With Yuan Peilin dead.

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

"Also, regarding the traitor in Yancheng you sent word about last night, the headquarters organs moved immediately after receiving the news.

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

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

"Comrade Zecheng, the headquarters' evaluation of you is that your contribution is monumental; you are the second Qian Zhuangfei!

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

Luo Anping said excitedly.

"This, this evaluation is too high.

"I, I am not worthy!"

While grateful, Yu Zecheng 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 a few times:

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

"You are familiar with Jinhai.

"The 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, flattered: "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 is a decision made by the organization after careful study and consideration.

"You are familiar with Jinhai and have extensive connections.

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

"It is 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 will 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 quickly.

"Good.

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

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

At night.

According to Li Ya's agreement, Hong Zhiyou pulled that truck 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 large table of dishes, didn't call Xiao 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 eating a full meal.

This was even more effective than women.

Li Ya was panicking now.

Ever since the incident with Yuan Peilin, Jiang Jianfeng had not contacted him once.

This was a dangerous signal.

If Jiang Jianfeng had scolded him, perhaps it would have been better.

But there was not a word.

There was only one possibility: abandonment.

Leaving him to be sent to the guillotine by Mao Renfeng.

His only hope now was to pray that the Station Chief would show mercy and try his best to persuade Jiang Jianfeng to let him stay in Jinmen.

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

"Captain Li, our men discovered that Yu Zecheng was in private contact with Yong Jianqiu and transported a large truckload of supplies out of the city."

"Should we make an arrest?"

"Yu Zecheng?" A glimmer of light returned to Li Ya's eyes.

(End of chapter)