[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-286":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},2366602,4634,"Chapter 286: Blades Turned Inward","spy-survival-guide-chapter-286",286,"\u003Cp>\"It was to be expected; he is a favorite of Jiang Jianfeng, after all,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it is a good thing, at least for you, old Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and looked at Lu Qiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao met his gaze for two seconds, quickly grasped the meaning, nodded, and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, it is a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I couldn't get rid of Li Ya to satisfy my hatred, we brothers can join forces again, can't we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya was not dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong would need him even more to return to Jinhai and compete with Li Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could indeed be barely considered a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, brother Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your business is my business; I will help you succeed in returning to the Jinhai Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, don't be impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially when facing Zheng Jiemin, you must show extreme reluctance and loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, he would rather shelve you than let you have your way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, not everyone is a Station Master with such a vast heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou gave him a hint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, brother. I've been in officialdom for so many years; I understand this much,\" Lu Qiao said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he sighed with emotion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've had my ups and downs this past year and have tasted the bitterness of the world. So many people, including my son, have treated me differently based on my status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only you and your sister-in-law are among the few who have always been sincere toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't say anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, you are my own brother; we will share both fortune and misfortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Shan, you are too kind.\" Hong Zhiyou shook his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Ya is back, and there's no telling what kind of mess the station will be in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there's that new Section Chief Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of them need to be catered to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a teasing remark and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about Sheng Xiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an appointment from headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I want to come back, do I have to make him vacate the position?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao suddenly found himself in a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Section Chief Lu, you had better think of a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is your man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Station Master wants to move him, he will need some... evidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou made a gesture indicating the review of files.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he shoved his hands into his pockets and walked away with a swagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've really shot myself in the foot this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I had known old Wu was so easy to talk to, why did I go through all this trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now it's easy to invite a god but hard to send him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to find a way to get rid of this kid Sheng Xiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao was troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou returned to the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hallway, he happened to run into Li Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya was dressed in a suit, his hair slicked back, and he was drinking tea with the Station Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from looking a bit exhausted and having a poor complexion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he seemed to be in no serious trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Li!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew your fortune was boundless and that you would surely turn danger into safety.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and looked him up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to the blessings of Jiang Jianfeng and the Station Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hu Zongnan didn't dare to use torture; I was just starved for three days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, don't take offense at what I'm about to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To return without a single hair harmed, you are undoubtedly a favorite of Jiang Jianfeng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said with a wink and a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You call that offensive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is the one thing I've heard this year that truly warms my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I returned unscathed and am still the Action Team Captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, there might be a document coming down from headquarters; the Station Master should have received it by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's asking us to go to the conference room for a meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go listen together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya was in a great mood and walked toward the station with his arm around Hong Zhiyou's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head-on,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Xiang happened to be walking out of the Intelligence Section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time; the kid had a potbelly and really looked like a corrupt official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the three of them met, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, Captain Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Xiang, who had been walking with his hands behind his back, reached out first with a smile that carried a familiar sycophancy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Sheng, congratulations.\" Hong Zhiyou shook his hand briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya, however, didn't even look at him and went straight to the Station Master's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" Sheng Xiang pursed his lips in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mind him, Section Chief Sheng; that's just Captain Li's temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, the Station Master is waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou patted his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you and brother Shan are close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the same now that I'm here; I hope you'll look after me in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, whatever brother Shan could do, I, Sheng Xiang, can do just as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there are any benefits, please keep your brother in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Xiang didn't pretend; he whispered with a mercenary smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he didn't know how many days he could sit in this position, so he had to seize the opportunity to profit while he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easily done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Section Chief Sheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the door of the conference room, Hong Zhiyou slowed down by half a step and gestured for Sheng Xiang to go first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't do that; we are both majors, you go first, brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Xiang didn't forget to put on airs, showing off his newly promoted rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, you are a key official of a major department, while I just serve tea and pour water; how can I compare to you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Section Chief Sheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou gestured again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Xiang nodded and walked in with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt like he was floating on air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the \"Jinhai Expert\" Secretary Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that he would one day be clearing the path for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt so good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the smug look on Sheng Xiang’s face, Hong Zhiyou shook his head to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The details determine success or failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this one test was enough to know that this man was shallow, a pure, mercenary small-timer, and not the type with much of a brain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the Station Chief knew he was stealing intelligence and had been too lazy to move against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until Qian Siming went missing and he couldn't report back that he was pulled out to be the scapegoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sat upright at the head of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng sat in the first seat on the left, and Li Ya in the first seat on the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou sat in the seat below Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Sheng Xiang was about to sit down next to Li Ya, Li Ya waved his hand, signaling to Section Chief Qin from the Confidentiality Office:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Qin, you sit here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Li, this, this isn't appropriate.\" Section Chief Qin was an honest man and said, feeling somewhat awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s nothing inappropriate about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I happen to have something to discuss with you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya pulled him down to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sat upright at the head of the table, his expression completely calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Xiang glared at Li Ya, but could only helplessly move down one more seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dignified Chief of Intelligence, suddenly demoted a rank below a Section Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply infuriating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming here today, there are mainly two things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first thing: according to the instructions from the Second Department and Headquarters, Sheng Xiang is officially promoted to Chief of the Intelligence Division of the Jinhai Station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sheng Xiang, we are all old colleagues, say a few words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, everyone, please look after me in the future.\" Sheng Xiang stood up, smiled at the crowd, and bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the suggestions of Comrade Jianfeng and Headquarters, Li Ya’s Colonel rank, salary, and benefits are to be restored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, starting from today, the entire station will launch a new round of internal investigation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now in Jingling, including on the desks of the Chairman and Jianfeng, a strange matter has been circulating: that there is a mole in our Jinhai Station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It used to be Ma Kui, and the martyr’s cemetery tomb built for him by the Red Ticket is covered in fresh flowers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that is not enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The higher-ups believe that the likes of Pebble and Deep Sea are very likely hiding right here in our Jinhai Station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, it is strange to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know how Headquarters determined it, but it’s not in the City Defense Bureau, not in the Garrison Command or the Civil Affairs Bureau, but it just has to be in our Jinhai Station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong looked at the crowd, half-serious and half-joking, and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Headquarters, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They certainly have their channels and perspectives; if they say there is one, then there is one, so let’s investigate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng agreed with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Li, you are the authority and the professional in this area; what is your opinion?\" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, please don't mock me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn't dare call myself a professional, but I will offer some opinions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya was not embarrassed at all; on the contrary, his eyes were filled with a confident glow as he continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As Deputy Station Chief Yu said, Headquarters has its own considerations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At present, the fighting at the front is intense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though the Red Ticket is far inferior to us in weaponry, military strength, and supplies, they are still putting up a desperate resistance, failing but not collapsing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe a large part of the reason is as you, Station Chief, once said: we have the weapons, but the Red Ticket has the talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their people are everywhere, like ants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, we didn't pay enough attention to ants, not knowing that once they gather, even ants can devour an elephant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, the top priority for Headquarters is to fight the battle at the front well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the rear, we must build the embankments and foundations firmly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clearing out the ants is a matter of great urgency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, according to the instructions of Comrade Jianfeng and Bureau Chief Mao, each station will conduct internal investigations; let us start at Jinhai Station as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya said, glancing at the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Personnel from all sections and offices must cooperate with Captain Li in conducting self-inspections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there are any problems, confess early and strive to resolve them within the station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, once discovered, you must be sent to Jingling for prosecution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong set the tone in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Ya, you have worked hard; this whole matter depends on you.\" He looked at Li Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Station Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subordinate will certainly give it his all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya respectfully accepted the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now felt immense gratitude and trust toward Wu Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been pulled out of \"the water\" several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had botched the job several times, yet he was still entrusted with heavy responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a bond between master and student could warrant such favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meeting adjourned!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was in high spirits; after announcing this, he stood up and walked away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong gestured to Hong Zhiyou, who closed the door and locked it from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to lock it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Li Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once these two got worked up, they usually just barged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had once made Wu Jingzhong very angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, what is this about today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't Li Ya just get checkmated by Hu Zongnan? Why is he starting an internal investigation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou asked with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else could it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As I expected, Jianfeng is protecting Li Ya at all costs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hu Zongnan personally released the man and even unified the story internally, saying it was bandits who robbed them, and even gave Li Ya two hundred silver dollars as a transport hardship fee before he left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now the ball of the missing medicine has been kicked to the Ministry of National Defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blaming the Ministry of National Defense’s Logistics Department for inaction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't this calling out Zheng Jiemin by name to cause trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zheng Jiemin is still in Qingdao at this moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I estimate that when he returns, the Old Man will dump this bad debt on his head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very likely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Zheng Jiemin’s steadiness, it is unlikely he would follow in Dai Li’s footsteps to go to Qingdao to lead a tour group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is most likely that the Old Man and He Yingqin gave the order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is forcing him onto the stove to be roasted; this twenty-thousand-dollar medicine fee is just adding fuel to the fire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Old Man is pulling and hitting at the same time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This move is still high-level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must get Lu Qiaoshan back as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see that this Sheng Xiang is not destined for greatness; let him get lost sooner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jianfeng wants to investigate, and we cannot stop it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Lu Qiaoshan here, he can share our pressure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, Li Ya’s own backside is not clean; it is inconvenient for me, his 'benefactor,' to express a stance, but it will be much more convenient for Lu Qiaoshan to step in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, regarding Deputy Station Chief Yu, tell him to wipe his own backside clean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't let Li Ya bite onto him again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Ya is not like Ma Kui; if he bites, it means blood will be drawn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight, Ke Shufen is going to see a play; these past few days, with the card games and the gifts, I've been feeding her well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is time to stir up some trouble for her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead, and touch base with Li Ya and Yu Zecheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially Li Ya; I don't know what instructions Jiang Jianfeng has passed down to him behind my back, so don't let him actually trace it back to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not afraid of money issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm only afraid of Ma Kui's case being retried; I was the one who oversaw that case personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If someone were to overturn the verdict for Ma Kui, or restart the investigation into the Liu Xiong case, that would be very dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must know, whatever has been done will leave a trace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong cautioned in a grave, low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master, I know what to do,\" Hong Zhiyou said, accepting the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Operations Team office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya was in high spirits and directly told Gao Yuan to go to the archives room and bring back a large stack of files.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Li, these are all the personnel files for the station's internal staff, except for the Station Master's,\" Gao Yuan reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget about the Station Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gao Yuan, who in the station do you think looks most like a Red Ticket?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Li, I wouldn't dare to speak nonsense about that,\" Gao Yuan hurriedly waved his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An excellent intelligence officer must be suspicious of all matters, yet appear not to be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the first lesson the Station Master taught us back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can be considered an outstanding student; you must trust your intuition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes a man's intuition can be very accurate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Setting intuition aside, let's say if I were to choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would choose you first, Captain Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look the most like a Red Ticket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuan said, emboldening himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\" Li Ya frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes... yes.\" Gao Yuan was becoming a bit nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, tell me more,\" Li Ya said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are upright, you don't smoke, you rarely drink, and you basically don't get close to women; at least you are very restrained.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, your temperament is clean and righteous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not quite the same as those in the municipal government who are just out to make money, or people like Secretary Hong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, you don't look like a secret agent; you look like an upright schoolteacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is said that the Red Ticket people have many rules, and they have been brainwashed by so-called revolutionary ideals, so their spirit is very upright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, if I were to judge, you are the most unusual person in the station, and also the most respected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuan said with an expression of speaking the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya couldn't help but laugh after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid wasn't insulting him; he was clearly finding a roundabout way to praise him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There really aren't many people left like him who are still willing to follow some of the old Military Statistics rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides me, who else do you think looks like one?\" Li Ya asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, perhaps,\" Gao Yuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why him?\" Li Ya asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He knows everyone, people from all walks of life, even the Red Ticket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Kong Fang who transported grain for Fu Zuoyi back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't he a Red Ticket before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, if I absolutely had to choose another person, I would think it's Hong Zhiyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a load of bull-crap intuition, get out of here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya was left between laughter and tears, and said with annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yuan nodded and bowed as he slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya took out a sheet of paper and began to list his suspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one ranked first was none other than: Yu Zecheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time upon returning, Jiang Jianfeng had given instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhai bears the responsibility of being a rear-guard base and must not be lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During past negotiations, supplies and weaponry transported to the Northeast were often leaked by the Red Ticket, who accused the National Government of sabotaging peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This clearly meant there were Red Ticket people in important positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearing out these termites was an urgent matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out Yu Zecheng's file and buried himself in studying it, including the daily work records Yu Zecheng had handled in the Confidential Section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, targeting Yu Zecheng also involved another mission from Jiang Jianfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for being Station Master, with the Chairman's previous directive, Jiang Jianfeng had no hope for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Deputy Station Master, Jiang Jianfeng hoped he could secure that position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way, it would be beneficial for both clearing out the Red Ticket and for future work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crucially, Li Ya had now been restored to the rank of Colonel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason to be subordinate to a Lieutenant Colonel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in Li Ya's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must spare no cost to crack this hard nut, Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ke Shufen was cracking melon seeds, chatting idly with Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She liked this young man more and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was much more capable than that son of Lu Qiaoshan; he was good-looking, had a sweet tongue, and handled things beautifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady, have some watermelon; it was air-freighted from Southeast Asia for the American military. I asked someone to get some, please have a taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And these longans; they are good for beauty and replenishing blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had cut up the fruit platter and brought it all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad. Although it's not as sweet as the summer ones, being able to eat this in this season is quite a fresh novelty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ke Shufen took a small bite and smiled with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, it wasn't cheap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's only because it's you, Lady; the Station Master's wife and my own wife didn't get to have any of this batch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said with a fawning smile, clasping his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't just stand there, sit down; you're not an outsider,\" Ke Shufen's smile grew even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd better not, there is a distinction between superior and inferior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Officer Zheng knew that I dared to sit with you, I'm afraid he would have my head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, a young man who understands propriety and knows his place; no wonder Wu Jingzhong values you so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, are you interested in coming to work for my family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He happens to be missing a secretary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ke Shufen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am honored by your high regard, Lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Hong Zhiyou, am shallow in talent and learning, and I am unfamiliar with the affairs of Jingling; furthermore, once I leave Jinmen, my martial arts skills would be as good as wasted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If General Zheng wants a useless person like me, wouldn't that just be holding him back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said with a respectful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that Wu Jingzhong has taken over the old residence of Zhang Xun; that is a famous mansion in all of Jinmen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you have time, will you take me there for a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me open my eyes and broaden my horizons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ke Shufen had collected quite a few good things over the past few days, and once her appetite was whetted, it was naturally impossible to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn't dare call it a mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is just a bit more spacious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Wu knew you would want to go, so he already had people clean it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will arrange a time and invite you to visit another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou agreed quite readily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just feared that after tonight, she would not be able to stay in Jinmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady, the performance at the Shengping Theater is about to start; please, let us head over,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Mei's performance is not something everyone can hear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guard Chief Luo, arrange the car.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ke Shufen stood up to touch up her makeup, changed into elegant and gorgeous clothing, and walked out the door with her handbag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have been suffering from insomnia and sleeping little lately; arrange a card game for me to wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After I return from the theater, I will go straight there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head and gave the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly, Lady,\" Hong Zhiyou replied by the car, watching the vehicle drive away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the car was out of sight, a cold sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh, it would be a miracle if you were in the mood to play cards tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You still want to covet things from Hexi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything taken from Jinmen, you won't be able to take away a single cent; you will have to spit it all back out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3836,"2026-06-25T10:22:50.793Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","09ede6798e30b4042b132a86d8e38c667ea9878f0af4749dc453468bc758255a","spy-survival-guide-chapter-287","spy-survival-guide-chapter-285",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]