Chapter 232: Jinhai and I Are Incompatible

When Jiang Jianfeng was angry, everyone present was trembling with fear.

Wu Jingzhong exaggeratedly sprang up from his chair, standing in shock with his head bowed as if he had committed a grave error, to match the reverence for this "Crown Prince."

He knew very well that Jiang Jianfeng was being manipulated by Madam in this matter and had lost the upper hand.

At this time, maintaining the leader's dignity and showing reverence.

Was like sending charcoal in snowy weather, which was pleasing.

Old dog Wu, you... Mao Renfeng glanced at Wu Jingzhong and also stood up.

Chen Zhangjie, not knowing what was going on, tugged at the collar of his woolen cloak.

"Jiang Jianfeng, what are you rushing for? Let him finish speaking." Madam looked at Jiang Jianfeng with phoenix eyes, somewhat dissatisfied.

"Yes, Madam."

Jiang Jianfeng looked at the two.

Wu Jingzhong and Mao Renfeng then slowly sat down.

"Wu Jingzhong, is this Li Ya the one who cracked the spy case last time?" Madam asked.

"Reporting to Madam, it is indeed him." Wu Jingzhong stood up again and answered respectfully.

"If I remember correctly, the Chairman and Jiang Jianfeng praised this person highly at a family banquet, and he even sneaked into Yancheng."

"Jiang Jianfeng, he seems to be from that group of yours, right?"

Madam knew the opportunity had come and naturally wouldn't let it go.

"Yes." Jiang Jianfeng nodded.

"Good."

"So iron-blooded that even I am to be assassinated. I think it shouldn't be called the Iron-Blooded Youth Corps, but the Cold-Blooded Youth Corps."

Madam held her teacup and laughed coldly with grace.

Jiang Jianfeng's expression changed drastically; he didn't expect Madam to speak so mercilessly, and hurriedly bowed to apologize:

"Madam, please listen to my explanation."

"This might be a misunderstanding."

Madam looked at him: "A misunderstanding?"

"In the past, Dai Li sent Shen Zui to assassinate my sister repeatedly, and you also called it a misunderstanding."

"The assassin's bullet was less than a meter away from me."

"If it weren't for the guards fighting to the death to block it, I don't know where I would be right now."

"Jiang Jianfeng, don't say anything else."

"I will fly to North America tomorrow; have your father come find me to talk."

Madam put down her teacup, gave Jiang Jianfeng a graceful smile, and stood up to leave.

"Madam!"

"Madam!"

Jiang Jianfeng was anxious, knowing that if this grudge wasn't resolved and Madam went to North America, with family and state affairs mixed into a pot, where would his father's reputation be?

"There may be a misunderstanding in the middle."

"Allow me to interrogate carefully, and I will definitely give you an explanation."

He said.

"Alright, I will give you one day."

"Before noon tomorrow, if you don't give me a satisfactory answer, we will see each other in North America."

Madam, under the escort of her guards, left the table.

Jiang Jianfeng sent her to the door, then turned and folded back:

"Mao Renfeng!"

He was so angry he pointed his finger directly at Mao Renfeng, unable to even curse.

"Superior, please calm down."

Mao Renfeng, looking terrified, rushed to Mao Wanli, raised his hand, and gave him a big slap:

"You bastard, who told you to talk nonsense?"

"I didn't talk nonsense. The things were indeed given to me by Li Ya. Niu Xingui from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics can testify."

Mao Wanli knew he had to bite the bullet at this time.

The more people he dragged into the water, the better.

"Old classmate, calm down."

"Why don't we take Director Mao back to the station first, and we can discuss it there."

"We can always find a way to explain it."

Wu Jingzhong pulled Jiang Jianfeng aside and whispered.

"Do as you say," Jiang Jianfeng said, then flicked his sleeves and walked away quickly.

Back at the station.

Mao Renfeng called Wu Jingzhong over immediately.

"Director, you are looking for me." Wu Jingzhong's attitude remained very respectful, without any sign of kicking someone while they were down.

"Jingzhong."

"Things have come to this, I have offended Jiang Jianfeng to death."

"Wanli, he is foolish."

Mao Renfeng patted his palms, anxious and angry.

"What does this have to do with you?"

"It was Mao Wanli who contacted Li Ya privately; you, Director, were unaware."

Wu Jingzhong laughed and said.

"Yes, yes!"

"Mao indeed knew nothing about it."

Mao Renfeng slapped his forehead and said gratefully.

"Sigh."

"I really didn't expect Madam's determination to be so great this time, not giving Jiang Jianfeng any face at all."

"If this continues, I'm afraid the Chairman will have to step in."

After a pause, he sighed.

"Director, rest assured."

"Jiang Jianfeng is just angry for a moment. Director Mao is still loyal to the party and state. Once his anger subsides, he won't hold it against him."

Wu Jingzhong said.

"The key is that Madam is holding onto Li Ya and Wanli, and Jiang Jianfeng is being roasted on a fire; he can't get down."

"He is being roasted until he is burnt."

"Can we have any good fruit to eat?"

Mao Renfeng frowned and said.

"Sigh, Director, you are overstating it."

"What fruit could I have? Madam personally pointed out that Li Ya is a member of the... Iron-Blooded Youth Corps. This has already been defined, and it has nothing to do with my Bureau of Investigation and Statistics."

"My people successfully intercepted the assassin and protected the two ladies."

"Look, the front-page headlines of today's Jinhai Daily and Central Daily."

"I estimate this newspaper has already landed on the Chairman's desk."

"Jingzhong doesn't dare ask for credit, but at most, it's just lax supervision."

"If Madam really wants to deal with me, Jingzhong will accept it."

"At worst, I'll just resign and return to farming."

Wu Jingzhong saw that he wanted to drag him into the water again, so he handed over the newspaper and smiled.

Mao Renfeng took it and looked.

Front page: "Righteous Deputy Station Chief Yu Zecheng, who shot and killed Li Haifeng, reappears with heroic deeds, sacrificing himself..."

Damn, what kind of bullshit is this, and it's worth a front-page spread?

And it was even published in the Central Daily.

This old dog Wu is really becoming a spirit.

Mao Renfeng saw that several tricks didn't work, and cursed Wu Jingzhong's ancestors for eighteen generations.

"Jingzhong."

"I know you are classmates with Jiang Jianfeng, and your private relationship is very good."

"That secretary of yours can also speak in front of Madam."

"Li Ya is, after all, Jiang Jianfeng's confidant and has just made a great contribution."

"You should persuade Jiang Jianfeng well and strive for internal handling."

"Brother, I'm counting on you."

He leaned closer with a face full of smiles, his tone pleading and sincere.

"Don't."

"Director Mao, how can you use 'you' (honorific)?"

"Aren't you humiliating your subordinate?"

Wu Jingzhong was so scared he hurriedly stood up.

"Sit, sit."

"You and I are brothers."

"Little brother, then... then I'm counting on you."

Mao Renfeng pulled him, his smile forced, and he was so panicked he almost lost his composure.

"Yes, Director."

"I'll go persuade Jiang Jianfeng right now."

Wu Jingzhong didn't dare to be arrogant and respectfully took the order.

He knew very well.

After Boss Dai left, the Chairman didn't let Tang Zong or Zheng Jiemin hold the real power of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, but promoted Mao Renfeng.

This shows that the Chairman still needs this sharp knife.

Mao Renfeng is insidious and vicious.

Such an unscrupulous villain is extremely valuable to superiors.

Right now, the party and state have Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi inside, and Red agents outside, all needing a snake-and-scorpion person like Mao Renfeng to do the dirty work.

This person won't collapse for a while.

With the intensification of constitutionalism and civil war pressure, the old man might even reuse him.

Since you can't step on him to death, you have to get along decently.

This is also why Wu Jingzhong only let Sun Xing bite Mao Wanli and didn't mention Mao Renfeng at all.

If you hit a mad dog and don't kill it with one stick, it will bite back even harder.

Just point it out and scare it away.

"Sigh."

"It seems Jinhai is incompatible with my Mao family."

Watching Wu Jingzhong's back, a flash of unwilling helplessness crossed Mao Renfeng's eyes.

Jinhai Station.

Hong Zhiyou was answering the phone:

"Alright, I know."

"Thank you."

Hanging up the phone, he came to Wu Jingzhong's office.

"Teacher, Zhang Jing just called me. Mao Renfeng went to see Mao Wanli. As for the security on the American side, I privately cleared it with Madam, and she agreed to withdraw them," Hong Zhiyou said.

"Hmm, he has to see him."

"If he doesn't, it will become a dead knot."

"Mao Wanli will definitely implicate Li Ya."

"To protect his sixth brother, Mao Renfeng will definitely take a gamble and drag Li Ya into the water," Wu Jingzhong laughed.

"Yes."

"If Li Ya is dragged into the water, Jiang Jianfeng will inevitably get dirty."

"Mao Renfeng is really taking a risk," Hong Zhiyou said.

"Yes."

"Jiang Jianfeng isn't stupid."

"As long as Mao Wanli dares to bite Li Ya, that is slapping Jiang Jianfeng in the face."

"Even if Mao Wanli and Li Ya are protected in the end, Mao Renfeng has offended Jiang Jianfeng to death in this round."

"It will be difficult for Mao Wanli to climb up."

"Not to mention Li Ya; Jiang Jianfeng will definitely punish him."

"When the time comes, I will propose stripping him of his colonel rank."

"Without this title to hook him, he won't be able to make trouble, and Jinhai Station can truly be peaceful."

Wu Jingzhong said.

"Teacher is wise. No matter the result this time, Jinhai Station will make a big profit," Hong Zhiyou laughed.

"Therefore, people act, and Heaven watches."

"Don't always think about taking advantage of others; in the end, disaster might fall on your own head," Wu Jingzhong said, squinting his eyes.

"Teacher, Director Mao is here," Yu Zecheng walked in to report.

"Zecheng."

"Go to the warehouse and pick a few good things."

"I estimate this matter will be resolved soon. Prepare some for the two Maos when they leave."

"If you hit someone and don't give them a date, it will be hard to clean up later," Wu Jingzhong ordered.

"Yes."

Yu Zecheng took the order and walked out.

"Let's go, accompany me to see Director Mao," Wu Jingzhong ordered.

Arriving at the reception room.

Mao Renfeng was drinking tea. Seeing Wu Jingzhong, he took the initiative to stand up and welcome him:

"Jingzhong, I have just received a major piece of intelligence that I must discuss with you."

"Director Mao, please speak, your subordinate is listening respectfully," Wu Jingzhong said respectfully.

"I just saw Wanli."

"He revealed a shocking piece of news: the secret passage into the hotel was provided by your station's action team captain, Li Ya, and Li Ya himself had the idea of executing the plan."

"Station Chief Wu, if this matter is investigated, it will be unfavorable to you."

Mao Renfeng didn't mention Jiang Jianfeng at all, trying to drag Wu Jingzhong into it indirectly.

"Director Mao, you are overthinking."

"Li Ya is Jiang Jianfeng's Iron-Blooded Youth Corps man. The last spy case was handled by him personally; I was just following his orders."

"The station's important matters are all recorded in the files."

"Whether I instigated Li Ya or he did it himself, it is clear at a glance."

Wu Jingzhong laughed and didn't take the bait at all.

"The problem is difficult precisely here. You say he implicated Li Ya, making Jiang Jianfeng lose face," Mao Renfeng said, troubled.

Wu Jingzhong knew he wanted the words to come out of his own mouth so that if there were any flaws later, he could blame them on him.

He had long since experienced these pitfalls.

"Director Mao, Mao Wanli is your sixth brother; it's not appropriate for an outsider like me to intervene."

"Besides."

"You and Jiang Jianfeng are the chief interrogators for this matter; what does it count for me to be here chattering?"

"You should talk to Jiang Jianfeng directly."

Wu Jingzhong refused with a face full of smiles.

Old turtle... Mao Renfeng cursed secretly and didn't ask any more questions.

After Wu Jingzhong left, he frowned and began to ponder.

He wanted to report directly to Jiang Jianfeng.

Jiang Jianfeng was very likely to get rid of Li Ya before Mao Wanli could confess.

Then there would be no proof.

Mao Renfeng didn't dare to gamble with his sixth brother's life on the mercy of a superior.

Instead, he would suddenly reveal it.

With Madam there, Jiang Jianfeng wouldn't be able to deny it even if he wanted to.

Hmm, this can only be the way.

8:00 PM.

The interrogation team arrived at the hotel conference room again.

Mao Wanli was brought in.

Jiang Jianfeng took a look at this "old veteran" of the Military Statistics Bureau and said in a deep voice:

"Show him the things."

Mao Wanli took the materials handed over by Wu Jingzhong, frowned, and said: "Most of it is true."

"Who sent you to assassinate me and my sister?" Madam asked coldly.

"No one."

"I am a follower of Boss Dai and wanted to take this opportunity to fulfill the Boss's last wish, that is all."

"Moreover, I have no intention of targeting Madam, nor do I dare to have any such thoughts."

"I can swear this to the Chairman."

Mao Wanli swore to the photo frame on the wall.

"Sun Xing said the secret passage was told to him by you."

"How did you know?"

"You shouldn't be familiar with Jinhai, are there any accomplices?"

Madam asked again.

"There is... Li Ya from Jinhai Station!" Mao Wanli said.

"Nonsense!"

Jiang Jianfeng slapped the table and stood up.

(End of chapter)

Money, it is still money.

Who couldn't operate with gold and US dollars?

However, it seems now that the Wu family father and son are still quite loyal.

"Since you are familiar with the US military, stop acting. Let him go find the Madam and get things settled.

"You know my, Jiang Jianfeng's, temperament.

"I respect people and am lenient with people, but I am absolutely not afraid of anyone.

"Whoever wants to mess with me, I don't care who they are, I will never be lenient!"

Jianfeng's eyes turned cold, and his regal, awe-inspiring aura was already fully revealed.

"The superior is right.

"In the imperial families of past dynasties, the Crown Prince was often plagued by gossip. To prevent the Madam from being used by people with ulterior motives, this matter must be crushed in Jinhai.

"In my subordinate's opinion, the Madam also does not want to make a big deal out of this.

"Otherwise, she would not have agreed to withdraw the US military and allowed Mao Renfeng to see Mao Wanli.

"Her original intention, I fear, was to hope that Director Mao would personally deal with Mao Wanli.

"Who would have expected Li Ya to get involved, allowing people to get a hold on him."

Wu Jingzhong frowned and said.

"Indeed.

"Li Ya is a meritorious official; even if he must be dealt with, it cannot be at this time," Jianfeng said indifferently.

He had always been very protective of the backbone of the Iron-Blooded Youth Corps.

Now that his anger had mostly dissipated, and thinking about how Li Ya had indeed accomplished quite a few things, his heart inevitably softened again.

"Is the person who delivered the message still there?"

He took a sip of tea and asked.

"He cannot be found. I suspect Li Ya or Mao Wanli dealt with him privately," Wu Jingzhong replied.

"It is best that he was dealt with.

"You tell Li Ya to insist firmly that he never met Mao Wanli.

"Mao Wanli must give the Madam an explanation.

"As for Li Ya, let it be; he is not the main culprit. Internal investigation and punishment within the Jinhai Station will suffice."

Jianfeng said.

"Old classmate, your heart is truly as vast as the sea and as benevolent as a Buddha. Jingzhong admires you greatly," Wu Jingzhong flattered him without changing his expression.

Punishment and dealing with someone are two completely different concepts.

Punishment is not yet within the Party, but within the Confidential Bureau, which means it is left to him to decide.

Dealing with someone is a different story.

At best, they are sent to a military tribunal; at worst, they are secretly killed.

Jianfeng is still the same Jianfeng; a leader with rare human warmth, far more benevolent than the Chairman.

"By the way, that deputy station chief of yours, the one who shot Li Haifeng, the Madam has a deep impression of him. When I return to headquarters, I will reward him," he said after a moment of silence.

"Protecting the Madam, risking one's life, is the duty of us soldiers. A reward is quite unnecessary," Wu Jingzhong said.

"He must be rewarded.

"This is also the Madam's intention.

"It is just that I have looked at this person's files and materials; he has a very deep relationship with Lu Zongfang. When Ma Kui was carrying out the assassination at the Xile Society, the person Lu Zongfang and the others were waiting for was very likely Yu Zecheng.

"The results of the investigation in the Philippines, and the testimony of the Situ family, are also very unfavorable to him.

"Furthermore, someone saw him recuperating in Yangjiacun and saw the Red Ticket key member Dong Cheng."

Mentioning Yu Zecheng, Jianfeng could not help but say a few more words.

"Then I will execute him now!" Seeing the leader speak, Wu Jingzhong's eyes turned cold as he said.

"No need.

"Eliminating Li Haifeng, capturing Ji Weimin, including this time, he has performed meritorious service.

"Furthermore, the Jinhai Station has been doing well these past two years.

"Since things are going well, there is no need to make a big fuss.

"Doubt the person you use, and use the person you doubt.

"But for some core intelligence, you must keep it in mind.

"Alright.

"The Madam has kept me up all night, and my head hurts terribly.

"I will rest for a while. When Li Ya is brought back, have him come see me."

Jianfeng gave some instructions and said, looking somewhat exhausted.

"Yes!"

Wu Jingzhong received the order and retreated.

Walking out of the reception room, a layer of fine cold sweat seeped out on his forehead again.

Today's conversation was very dangerous.

It was also thanks to it being Jianfeng.

If it were Boss Dai, he would probably already be in the interrogation room by now.

This also warned him.

The Chairman has many eyes in Jinhai, and everything he, Li Ya, and the others do is seen by him.

He must be more cautious in his actions in the future.

Especially the antiques in the Hexi residence; he must find a way to transport them to Xiangdao as soon as possible.

One should not be attached to officialdom.

One must seize the good times of these few years, quickly scrape together enough capital, and run away early; that is the true way.

Hong Zhiyou arrived at the hospital.

Li Ya was reading a newspaper, his face still very pale.

"Captain Li, are you feeling better?"

Hong Zhiyou changed his smiling attitude and asked expressionlessly.

"Better, I'm feeling better." An ominous premonition swept through his heart.

"Jianfeng has ordered you to return to the station to receive interrogation," Hong Zhiyou enunciated clearly, fearing he would not hear clearly.

Interrogation?

Li Ya heard it very clearly; it was not questioning.

Damn it!

It must be that bucket Mao Wanli who sold him out.

(End of chapter)