Chapter 302

"Director, going to Xiangdao is absolutely... yes, correct.

"What kind of state the National Government is in, don't you know?

"In the past, they could rely on newspapers and radio to fool the common people, but now the people in Huaihai and the Northeast would rather starve themselves than exhaust their family's strength to support the Red Tickets.

"The Northeast and Ludong have been defeated completely.

"Hong Hong Zhiyou once had a deduction with me that at the latest by '49, Jinhai will be lost.

"Calculating this, it's only about half a year left.

"If we don't leave, staying here is just waiting for death.

"And the Red Tickets are good at surprise attacks; who knows, we might wake up one day and find ourselves prisoners.

"Sister-in-law's suggestion to go to Xiangdao, I support with both hands."

Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin sat down on the sofa, picked up an apple, and took a bite.

Sun Sun Chuanzhi smiled: "'49? Isn't that an exaggeration?"

"I used to think so too.

"But you can't beat the accuracy of 'Half-Immortal Hong'.

"He said Du Yuming and Chen Cheng couldn't hold Siping, and I didn't believe a bunch of mud-legged soldiers could beat the American-equipped ace army, but didn't they lose it?

"He said the exchange rate would collapse and told me to hoard gold early and try not to accept legal tender.

"And now, legal tender has become waste paper.

"Also, he told me to build a good relationship with Fu Fu Zuoyi's subordinates, and sure enough, Fu Fu Zuoyi became the King of Beiping.

"Who could have thought the Chairman wouldn't use Sun Sun Lianzhong but would let someone from the Jin-Sui clique take charge of the big picture?

"You have to admire him."

Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin sighed in admiration.

"Heh, looking at it this way, he really is a 'Half-Immortal Hong'.

"Little Old Xie, are you going?"

The Dangtong Bureau had no foundation in Xiangdao, and Sun Sun Chuanzhi was still a bit hesitant about going there.

"I'll follow you, Director, anyway.

"Without you, how could I have the wealth and future I have today? This subordinate has decided to stick with you for life.

"Wherever you and sister-in-law go, I'll follow."

Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin put down the apple and said solemnly.

"Good, I really didn't misjudge you.

"'Dang-Old Xie-Bao-Hong', you and Hong Hong Zhiyou are the Crouching Dragon and Young Phoenix of Jinhai; with you helping me, brother, I have no worries.

"Honestly, without your brain, I really wouldn't be confident about things outside.

"Brother, what exactly is your relationship with Hong Hong Zhiyou?"

Sun Sun Chuanzhi praised him with satisfaction.

"Not bad.

"The kind where as long as the money is there, things will definitely get done," Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin didn't dare to say too much.

He had bragged enough.

If things didn't get done later, it would be a slap in his own face.

"Alright.

"Find time to take your sister-in-law to see him, have him help look for and purchase real estate in Xiangdao, and prepare for a transfer at any time.

"I heard the Wu family has already gone over.

"They even bought an island; we have to hurry too.

"Don't let it be like you said, one day I wake up and the city walls have changed to red flags, wouldn't my whole life's work be in vain?"

Sun Sun Chuanzhi clapped his hands and said humorously.

"This subordinate will go right away..." Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin stood up, just about to express his stance.

The door opened, and Investigation Section Chief Wei Jin walked in with big strides and questioned him directly:

"Director, what's the deal with the Tongyuan Bookstore?"

"What deal?

"Can you learn some manners before coming in next time and knock to ask for permission?"

Sun Sun Chuanzhi's mood was interrupted, and he said angrily.

"The Investigation Section is responsible for liaising with Lu Qiaoshan, but these two people from Tongyuan Bookstore were involved in the Qian Qian Siming transfer case, and as the person in charge, I was completely unaware.

"Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin, you, a person in charge of internal affairs, are reaching too far."

Wei Jin was furious.

He was no longer the same person he was when handling the Yuan Yuan Peilin case at the Xiuchun Tower.

Since his sister married the son of a high-ranking official at the Dangtong Bureau headquarters, his status had risen, and his arrogance grew day by day.

Especially now that the bureau was very active in catching Red Tickets, and Ye Ye Xiufeng intended to pick a capable official to replace Sun Sun Chuanzhi, Wei Jin was working against Sun Sun Chuanzhi both openly and secretly, eyeing the Director position.

He made many decisions without reporting them, which made Sun Sun Chuanzhi extremely angry.

"Section Chief Wei, just because something involves the Inspectorate doesn't mean it must be the Investigation Section.

"There are so many people in the Dangtong Bureau.

"It doesn't necessarily have to be people from the Investigation Section.

"Who... who doesn't have a few undercover agents or field agents?"

Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin retorted with his left hand in his pocket, smiling without warmth.

The reason he was valued by Sun Sun Chuanzhi and climbed to the position of Internal Affairs Section Chief was largely because he stood firmly on Sun Sun Chuanzhi's side.

This was also the experience Hong Hong Zhiyou taught him.

Many people say that one should be able to handle all sides.

Little do they know, the prerequisite for handling all sides is that you must have the ability, and others must be willing to buy your account.

Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin knew he had no background, so he imitated Hong Hong Zhiyou by holding onto Wu Wu Jingzhong's thigh and following Sun Sun Chuanzhi to the end, which was how he reached his current status.

He knew even better that to be loyal to a superior, just shouting slogans wasn't enough; he had to be a good shield.

"Alright.

"Wei Jin, I arranged those two people; is there a problem?" Sun Sun Chuanzhi said with his hands behind his back, dissatisfied.

Wei Jin's cheeks tightened; he stared at the tips of his leather shoes, sneered, and nodded:

"No problem.

"But next time something involving operations comes up, please give me a heads-up; if I accidentally arrest the wrong person or kill someone, that wouldn't be good."

"Do you have something to do?" Sun Sun Chuanzhi said.

"There's a weapons exhibition by the US military tomorrow, and our Dangtong Bureau is also invited; I wonder how the Director has arranged it?" Wei Jin said.

This exhibition was hosted by Ke Ke personally.

Besides the high-ranking officials from the Ministry of National Defense, those attending from Jinhai included Chen Chen Zhangjie, Zheng Zheng Tingfeng, Fang Pu Jie, and Wu Wu Jingzhong—all high-ranking officials.

Being able to attend such an occasion represented the face of the organization.

How could Wei Jin miss such an opportunity?

If he could show his face in front of Ke Ke and get on the American ship in the future, with the recommendation of the Americans and Director Ye, wouldn't the Director position be secure?

Therefore, he had to fight for it.

"Wei Jin, aren't you busy with the municipal party file audit recently?

"I think it's better for Little Old Xie to accompany me."

Sun Sun Chuanzhi pondered for a moment and said.

Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin winked at Wei Jin triumphantly.

Wei Jin's face turned livid instantly, and he didn't give an inch: "Director, the file audit can be done by the section staff; I happen to have nothing to do these two days, so why not let me accompany you?"

"I've already submitted the list; it wouldn't be appropriate to change it now," Sun Sun Chuanzhi said, looking troubled.

"Director.

"I am the Investigation Section Chief; weapons, assassination, and combat are my specialties.

"Section Chief Old Xie just scalps some intelligence and makes some money.

"It wouldn't be good for a layman to watch an expert's show, would it?"

Wei Jin argued strongly.

Saying this, he sneered coldly: "Or should we ask Director Ye to decide?"

"No need.

"Little Old Xie, haven't you been complaining about a headache recently?

"Take some time to get a checkup at the hospital and just rest for two days."

Sun Sun Chuanzhi, who had been serious just a moment ago, immediately became all smiles and discussed it with Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin.

"Alright.

"Then I'll trouble Section Chief Wei," Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin said with a dim look in his eyes, feeling helpless.

"You're welcome."

Wei Jin smiled proudly and walked away with the posture of a victor.

"Damn thing, always using Ye Ye Xiufeng to pressure me, but with his brain, he's still too green to fight me," Sun Sun Chuanzhi slammed the table and said.

Wei Jin was still quite cunning.

If he had sent him to the exhibition directly, this guy might have become suspicious.

For this kind of person, you have to treat him like teasing a dog; you can't feed him the bone directly, you have to let him be hungry so he'll snatch it, and even if it's poisonous, he'll think it tastes good when he eats it.

"Director's wrist, our generation cannot match; I've... learned," Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin offered flattery.

"Can Hong Hong Zhiyou handle the Americans?

"If we can't take this guy out and let him show his face, we'll be lifting a rock only to drop it on our own feet."

Sun Sun Chuanzhi said with some worry.

"Director, rest assured; there hasn't been a thing Secretary Hong promised that he hasn't delivered on," Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin answered with great confidence.

"That's good.

"Go get busy."

Sun Sun Chuanzhi nodded.

Nanhu Lane.

Inside a small restaurant.

Li Ya lowered his hat brim, walked in, and went straight to the private room on the second floor.

Wei Jin was already waiting:

"Captain Li, you finally agreed to see me."

"Section Chief Wei, before, we weren't of the same family, didn't enter the same door, and couldn't pee in the same pot," Li Ya said as he sat down.

"Then why can we see each other now?" Wei Jin asked with a smile.

"Now it's not Zhongtong and Juntong; you and I are both serving the party and state, and strictly speaking, we are on the same side because we are both very interested in catching Red Tickets.

"Unlike some people who only care about promotion and wealth," Li Ya said with resentment.

"Exactly.

"Wu Wu Jingzhong and Hong Hong Zhiyou have lined their pockets.

"Sun Sun Chuanzhi and Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin are also raking in gold and silver.

"Only we are truly concerned about the future of the party and state,"

Wei Jin also sighed with emotion.

"I came for two things.

"Are Luo Luo Anping and his nephew from Tongyuan Bookstore arranged by your Dangtong Bureau?

"I asked Lu Qiaoshan, and he said yes.

"But I can't trust his words; he has a life-and-death feud with me, and since he's about to see the King of Hell, he naturally wouldn't want me to benefit.

"Your Investigation Section is responsible for operations, so I want to know the real inside story."

Li Ya asked shrewdly.

"Bullshit arrangement.

"I was the one liaising with Lu Qiaoshan before, and suddenly two undercover agents popped up; someone must have spent money to get Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin to operate it.

"Do you believe Sun Sun Chuanzhi can't even name them?"

Whenever this matter was mentioned, Wei Jin got angry.

"I believe it.

"I even know who asked Old Xie Old Xie Ruolin to operate it," Li Ya picked up the wine pot and poured him a cup.

"Who?" Wei Jin asked.

"Our Secret Service Bureau Confidentiality Section Chief, Yu Zecheng.

"He is Mount Mount Emei.

"He is also the current Deep Sea.

"These two are the Red Ticket transit agents who contacted him; unfortunately, Lu Qiaoshan and your Director Sun disregarded the interests of the party and state and, for their own selfish interests, let them escape a disaster in vain.

"It's hateful."

Li Ya took a fierce sip of wine and said.

"Isn't Mount Mount Emei Ma Kui?" Wei Jin frowned.

"It's definitely not Ma Kui!

"By the way, I want to ask for a favor.

"Before I came, you were still Zhongtong.

"Ma Kui and Tang Wu of the Gendarmerie Headquarters once implicated our Security Section Chief Liu Xiong because of private collusion with your Zhongtong people.

"It led to him getting into a fatal accident on the street due to alcoholism.

"You are a veteran; you should know some inside stories."

Following several failed arrests of Yu Zecheng, Li Ya once again doubted the truth.

"Is the photo still there?" Wei Jin slowly spun the wine glass and asked with a frown.

"Yes.

"I've always carried it with me.

"To be honest, Liu Xiong was my mentor, better than a father; please put some effort into this, brother."

Li Ya took out the photo of Tang Wu meeting with a Zhongtong section staff member from his pocket.

"I know this person.

"His name is Ma Tengfei.

"He's an old hand in Zhongtong, scalping intelligence, making fake documents; he's the same kind of trash as your Secret Service Bureau's Sheng Xiang.

"However, this dog had already earned enough money and resigned long ago.

"I'll go back and check; I should be able to find him and find some clues.

"It's not a difficult task; leave it to me."

Wei Jin looked at it for a few moments and agreed readily.

"Thank you for your hard work, brother.

"Sigh, if you were at the helm of the Dangtong Bureau, Jinhai wouldn't have so many problems," Li Ya said, feeling like they had met too late.

"Soon.

"At the latest by next year, Sun Sun Chuanzhi will have to get out; I've already operated the connections here.

"If Captain Li can sit in the Station Chief position, we'll join forces.

"Jinhai will be a pure land, and not a single Red Ticket will be able to survive."

Wei Jin clinked glasses with him, also feeling a mutual appreciation.

"I'm almost there too.

"Wu Wu Jingzhong is resigning next year, and Lu Qiaoshan will be sentenced soon; the Deputy Station Chief position is already in the bag.

"Brother, with our resources integrated, the future is promising.

"Come, bottoms up."

Li Ya raised his glass and said.

Afternoon.

Yu Zecheng walked into Hong Hong Zhiyou's office and knocked on the door:

"Hong Zhiyou, approve some money for me.

"Come with me to the hospital to see the people from the Tongyuan Bookstore."

"I won't go," Hong Hong Zhiyou stood up and said.

"You have to go.

"Otherwise, Captain Li will use this to stir up trouble again," Yu Zecheng said in a low voice.

"Fine."

Hong Hong Zhiyou nodded.

After getting the money, the two drove straight to the hospital.

Luo Luo Anping was covered in bandages and was receiving an IV drip for inflammation.

Lu Lu Baoxing hadn't used lethal force, but the physical injuries were still not light.

"Shopkeeper Luo, are you alright?" Yu Zecheng walked in to greet him.

"Luo Bing, you go out first," Luo Luo Anping ordered.

Luo Bing walked out, while Hong Hong Zhiyou sat on the corridor chair, boredly flipping through a newspaper.

"Old Luo, how are the injuries?" Yu Zecheng asked.

"Why did you come? You shouldn't be seeing me at this time," Luo Luo Anping frowned and said.

"It's fine. The Station Chief asked me to come.

"Li Ya hurt you.

"Since you are Sun Sun Chuanzhi's person, and you were arrested and hurt by mistake, our Secret Service Bureau must express our apologies.

"I am here under orders."

Yu Zecheng smiled, opened his briefcase, took out a few gold bars and a stack of US dollars, and handed them to him.

"This is the last of my family's savings; since you're about to transfer, help me hand it over to the organization," Yu Zecheng said.

"Alright.

"Comrade Zecheng, I really hate to leave.

"Really.

"In the past, I had some friction with you at work, but now I am very happy to accept your leadership.

"After this departure, I don't know when we will meet again.

"Especially with the current high-pressure situation of clearing Red Tickets, and Li Ya biting hard.

"Comrade Zecheng, I..."

Luo Luo Anping's eyes turned red, and he held Yu Zecheng's hand, feeling moved.

"All good things must come to an end.

"I will find a way to transfer you out as soon as possible.

"I can't stay here too long.

"Take care, Old Luo."

Yu Zecheng patted his hand, wanting to let go.

"Alright.

"Comrade Zecheng, you must, you must take care.

"Stay alive, and we'll see each other after liberation."

Luo Luo Anping held his hand tighter, his eyes full of reluctance and worry.

He knew that Yu Zecheng was already on the verge of exposure and could be in mortal danger at any time.

Perhaps after this parting, they would never see each other again.

"Hmm.

"Goodbye."

Yu Zecheng wanted to ask about joining the party, but swallowed the words when they reached his lips.

He didn't drag things out and quickly walked out.

Luo Luo Anping watched Yu Zecheng's increasingly weathered back, feeling a wave of sorrow in his heart, his eyes stinging.

Comrade Zecheng, it hasn't been easy!

At the door, Yu Zecheng smiled and nodded firmly at Luo Bing.

Luo Bing bowed deeply to him.

Everything was understood without words.

"Hong Zhiyou, can Shopkeeper Luo be transferred smoothly?" After getting into the car, Yu Zecheng asked.

"Rest assured, I've already arranged it.

"They can leave at any time.

"They will be picked up by a military vehicle from the Beiping Bandit Suppression Headquarters; no one dares to check it, and the driver also has credentials from the General Staff, so they can pass through checkpoints smoothly."

After getting into the car, Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Great, thanks.

"Better early than late; how about tonight?" Yu Zecheng said.

"Sure.

"No one can touch people from the Bandit Suppression Headquarters now; even if Li Ya knows, he can only watch them go," Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

The military vehicle was arranged by Fu Fu Zuoyi's aide, Sun Sun Wenjing, and belonged to the General Staff; the soldiers protecting them were also Red Tickets developed by Sun, absolutely hardcore.

Safety was well-guaranteed.

"Are you going to the weapons exhibition tomorrow?" Yu Zecheng asked.

"Let Li Ya go.

"Don't fight him for this kind of showy business.

"He's now single-mindedly hoping for the Station Chief to retire so he can seize power; there's no need to provoke him."

Hong Hong Zhiyou waved his hand and said.

Although there would be a good show tomorrow, it wasn't very important to him.

If it's optional, he won't join the fun.

"Sigh.

"This Li Ya is like a mad dog now, staring at me and biting.

"He wants to use me as a stepping stone for his promotion.

"It's really annoying."

Yu Zecheng rubbed his temples, feeling quite distressed.

"Endure it a bit longer; trust me, just hold on for half a year and he'll have no more tricks," Hong Hong Zhiyou laughed.

While speaking, he turned his head and saw Yu Zecheng had actually fallen asleep leaning against the seat.

No need to guess, this brother who was used to digesting things alone probably hadn't slept soundly for a long time because of Whether Zuo Lan's matter.

Damn.

Underground work really isn't for humans; without a body of steel, you simply can't hold up.

Hong Hong Zhiyou silently complained.

He drove the car to a quiet little lake, got out to smoke, and took a boring walk.

After staying for about an hour, he returned to the car.

Seeing it was almost time to get off work.

Well, no need to go back to the station.

He slowed down the car and drove slowly toward the small courtyard.

Arriving at the courtyard, Wang Cuiping came out to greet them; just as Hong Hong Zhiyou was about to wake Yu Zecheng, Wang Cuiping made a gesture: "Shh, it's rare for him to get some sleep; let him sleep."

"Alright."

Hong Hong Zhiyou got out of the car on tiptoe.

"Sigh, ever since he heard the news of Whether Zuo Lan's sacrifice, Old Yu has lost his soul.

"He still looks somewhat human at the station with you all.

"Back home, he doesn't say a word, just like a piece of wood.

"If this continues, his body will collapse sooner or later; help me persuade him."

Wang Cuiping sighed and said.

"I can't persuade a stubborn person like him.

"Just let him digest it.

"Sister, are you going to Xiangdao? If you want to go, you have to hurry; I'll arrange a plane for you,"

Hong Hong Zhiyou talked to her about serious business.

"What are you thinking?

"My Old Yu said that after liberation, I can at least be a township head, and I'm waiting to be a township head.

"What's so good about Xiangdao? A world of flowers and flowers.

"Isn't it better to stay and contribute to the revolution?" Wang Cuiping rolled her eyes at him.

"Forget it, no common topic with you; I'm leaving anyway," Hong Hong Zhiyou said.

"Go ahead.

"Anyway, you have money; in the future, donating more money to build bridges and pave roads is also revolution; Old Yu said so.

"You are our meritorious hero.

"In the future, ships, docks, and such will still play a big role."

Wang Cuiping punched him and laughed.

"You all are addicted to squeezing my oil and water, hoping to fleece the big shots, huh?" Hong Hong Zhiyou stared and laughed.

"That sounds terrible.

"Contributing to the country doesn't distinguish between you and me.

"I have no money, so I contribute effort.

"You have money, so you donate.

"You really need to learn from your sister,"

Wang Cuiping hummed.

Just as they were talking, Yu Zecheng opened the car door and got out.

"What are you chatting about, so happily?" Yu Zecheng asked with a smile.

"Chatting about contributing to the people; this kid isn't very enlightened, I have to give him a good lesson." Seeing him smile, Wang Cuiping also felt happy.

"You'd better save this lesson for Old Yu.

"I'm leaving first."

Hong Hong Zhiyou was a liberal arts student, after all, and had already memorized enough political lessons.

"Don't, Junior Brother; once you leave, he's a piece of wood; stay for dinner, I happen to have a big matter to discuss with you both," Wang Cuiping called him back.

(End of chapter)