Chapter 336: The Test from Jianfeng

Jiangzhe, Xikou.

The sun was bright, and all things were recovering.

Jianfeng stood by the window, looking at the new buds emerging in the flower bed, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

His consistent view was: suspect those you use, and use those you suspect.

However, the Three People's Principles Youth League produced a Li Ya.

He had once believed firmly in this person's loyalty and had given him great expectations.

And the result?

Li Ya repeatedly ruined things.

He also let Lu Qiaoshan wipe out all the elite new talents of the political school he had painstakingly cultivated, causing the Three People's Principles Youth League to be unable to form influence in Jinhai.

What made Jianfeng even more annoyed was: this person had no patience and only cared about immediate fame and fortune.

While he was lying low, Li Ya actually violated the oath of the Three People's Principles Youth League, defected to Mao Renfeng, and even launched a "Yellow Oriole Plan" to help Mao Renfeng claim credit.

This once made Jianfeng feel heartbroken, and he even got a scolding from his father because of it.

His father's suggestion was: use those you suspect, and be cautious when suspecting those you use.

Jianfeng valued Hong Zhiyou.

But the National Army was retreating steadily in Shaanxi, Sichuan, and other places; judging from the current situation, going to Wan Island was already the general trend.

He had to do a final screening before leaving to determine his core team.

There were many suspicious points about this person, Yu Zecheng.

Hong Zhiyou walked very close to him and must know many inside stories.

In the materials of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, Jianfeng specifically asked Xu Zhidao to clear out those related to Jinhai, seemingly casually mixed with other materials, but in fact, it was the test he set.

If Hong Zhiyou took the opportunity to destroy Yu Zecheng's materials.

That would explain two things.

Yu Zecheng indeed had problems.

Hong and Yu had a guilty conscience, which was why they wanted to destroy the materials.

At the same time, it also proved that Hong Zhiyou was only loyal on the surface, had long and black hands, and might not be reliable at critical moments.

"Zhiyou, you must not let me down."

He sighed lightly.

"Comrade Jianfeng, Hong Zhiyou is back." Attendant Wan An walked in and reported in a deep voice.

Wan An was his confidant.

In the past, besides being responsible for the security of the No. 2 Residence, the guard team under him was also Jianfeng's eyes everywhere.

"He didn't come here?" Jianfeng asked.

"No.

"His wife brought their child over from Xiangdao, and after Hong Zhiyou got off the plane, he went back to his residence for a reunion first." Wan An replied.

"He brought his wife and children over?" Jianfeng frowned and made an "eh" sound.

With Hong Zhiyou's cautious and steady nature, sending his wife and children to Xikou at this juncture was truly puzzling.

"What about the box Xu Zhidao prepared?" he asked.

"People at the airport saw him load a box into the car.

"It should be that he brought the intelligence back.

"It's just that logically, he should report his work to you first upon returning.

"Should I go summon him?"

Wan An said with some dissatisfaction.

"No need!

"Xu Zhidao rebuilding the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, secretly cooperating with Mao Renfeng in arson, and other matters, he has already reported to me in full on the phone.

"The couple is reuniting, so they should enjoy the joy of reunion.

"Let him be."

Jianfeng couldn't figure it out for a while, so he waved his hand and said.

"Yes." Wan An accepted the order.

"By the way, keep a close eye on the airport, especially Hong Zhiyou's family members.

"Without my order, they, as well as Wu, Yu, and others, must not be allowed to leave Xikou for even half a step."

Jianfeng's expression became stern, and he ordered again.

"This subordinate accepts the order." Wan An walked away quickly.

Inside the simple and ancient courtyard in Jiangnan.

Wu Jingzhong and Yu Zecheng were playing with Lele.

The little one was one year old.

Her little face was round like an apple, white with a rosy tint, and extremely cute.

"Jin Feng, come, Grandpa will teach you how to walk.

"If we want to walk, we walk the main road.

"Walk steadily, one two one."

While helping his granddaughter learn to walk, Wu Jingzhong turned his head and scolded his daughter on the side: "Who let you come back?

"And bringing the child!"

"Dad.

"Isn't Zhiyou transferring Mr. Zhou and Lin Tian back?

"I thought the child hadn't seen you and her father for a long time, so I just followed back to take a look." Wu Ruirui explained with a smile.

"Confused!

"Now is a dangerous time; you bringing the child here, isn't that like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth?" Wu Jingzhong frowned and said with dissatisfaction.

"This was also Zhiyou's idea.

"He asked me to come; go ask him." Wu Ruirui pouted and said.

"Teacher, Zhiyou must have his reasons for doing this; just set your heart at ease." Yu Zecheng looked at the babbling Lele on the side, his eyes filled with indescribable love and envy.

He thought of his agreement with Cuiping: to have a daughter, with a small mouth and big eyes...

Sigh.

I don't know where Cuiping is now, or how she is doing.

"There's no damn reason.

"I don't care what kind of tricks he is playing; using Jin Feng to make an issue is not allowed.

"It's truly unreasonable."

Wu Jingzhong picked up his little granddaughter and scolded unhappily.

Hong Zhiyou drove back to the courtyard.

Zhou Yan and Lin Tian, who were squatting outside the courtyard wall smoking, hurriedly greeted him.

"Old Zhou, Little Lin!"

Hong Zhiyou took a few packs of cigarettes out of his briefcase and threw them to the two:

"Redwood!

"Special supply for the upper echelons of the Jingling garrison!"

"You keep it, I'm still used to smoking Old Knife." Zhou Yan smiled and handed it to Lin Tian.

"That's just right."

Lin Tian took it, couldn't wait to open it, took one out, and started smoking.

"Hmm, strong enough.

"Are you sure you don't want one?" He exhaled and asked with a wink and a smile.

Zhou Yan shook his head, took an Old Knife from his pocket and lit it: "I only smoke this; unlike you, who wishes you could smoke every cigarette in the world."

"You call this rigid.

"Old Knife burns the mouth; this one is more comfortable to smoke."

Lin Tian started bickering with him.

"There's a box in the car; help move it to the inner room later." Hong Zhiyou gave an instruction and walked quickly into the courtyard to hug the baby.

"Zhiyou, how was it?

"I heard Honggong Shrine was burned down by a big fire." Yu Zecheng's eyes shone with joy, and he asked in a whisper.

"It was burned, but there was a mishap; the materials regarding Jinhai were kept by Xu Zhidao.

"They are in that box."

Hong Zhiyou's eyes glanced at the large box that Zhou Yan was carrying on his shoulder into the inner room.

"Didn't you deal with it?" Yu Zecheng asked.

"Couldn't deal with it; it was Jianfeng's intention." Hong Zhiyou shook his head.

Yu Zecheng felt as if he had been placed in an ice cellar, his heart turning half cold.

On Jianfeng's desk were intelligence reports about Yangjia Village, Shaanxi Guild Hall, and Mr. Dong.

He had even asked Li Ya to secretly investigate him in the past.

It was only with the cooperation of the Station Chief and Zhiyou that Li Ya didn't succeed in the end, and the matter was left unsettled.

But this didn't mean Jianfeng thought he was innocent.

If the old case were brought up again now, this box would be a powder keg.

If not careful, everyone in the courtyard would be left without bones.

What was even worse was that he couldn't run, and there was nowhere to run.

He could contact the underground traffic station in Xikou through Shopkeeper Qiu.

But Jianfeng must have laid out a net of heaven and earth at this moment; running away was undoubtedly a dead end, and it would also implicate the Station Chief and Zhiyou.

In other words.

He couldn't do anything now, he could only wait... for death.

"Old Yu, you go back first, wait for my news." Hong Zhiyou patted his shoulder and smiled.

"Okay."

Seeing his calm expression, Yu Zecheng felt a bit more at ease.

After saying goodbye, he left.

"You come with me." Wu Jingzhong said with a gloomy face, walking toward the inner room first.

"Lele, come, go find Mom."

Hong Zhiyou handed the child to Ruirui.

"Zhiyou, Dad is old, speak slowly, don't scare the old man." Wu Ruirui reminded in a low voice.

"I know, it's not bad that he doesn't scare me." Hong Zhiyou laughed.

Arriving at the inner room.

As soon as the door closed, Wu Jingzhong turned around, pointed at him, and scolded with wide eyes:

"What kind of tricks are you playing?

"Since Jianfeng is suspicious, you still let Ruirui and the child come over; are you afraid there's no one to keep you company on the road to the Yellow Springs?"

"Teacher, don't be angry, listen to me explain slowly." Hong Zhiyou poured tea for him in a gentle voice as usual.

"Li Ya, Lu Qiaoshan, even including Liu Xiong and Ma Kui, who knows how much black material they have gathered on Yu Zecheng.

"The Generalissimo and Jianfeng have lost their minds from gambling now, who knows if they will stir up another White Terror storm.

"If these materials are presented, have you thought about the consequences?

"Since they fell into your hands, why didn't you pull them out and destroy them on the spot in Jingling."

Wu Jingzhong asked righteously.

"Teacher.

"I also thought about it when I got the box, and I would have dealt with it if I had found the intelligence about Jinhai.

"But Xu Zhidao put the materials about Jinhai on top, and it was brought by a section member of the Three People's Principles Youth League who was just recruited.

"You tell me, can I still move?"

Hong Zhiyou shrugged helplessly.

"You mean, Xu Zhidao was hinting to you that this is a trap set by Jianfeng?" Wu Jingzhong was so shrewd that he immediately understood the meaning.

"It's possible.

"No matter what, I can't afford to take this risk.

"Given the current war situation, transferring to Wan Island is already inevitable.

"The Jiang father and son have been defeated completely on the intelligence line in the past, especially the surrender of Ceng Zesheng and Fu Zuoyi, which was a very heavy blow to them.

"It is said that Fu Zuoyi's daughter is a Red Party member!

"This is also one of the reasons why the Generalissimo is supporting Jianfeng and desperately wants to rebuild the intelligence network.

"Since Jianfeng wants to use us, he will inevitably do strict, even multiple screenings.

"I suspect this box of intelligence is a test for us.

"Once moved, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Hong Zhiyou lowered his voice and said.

"This is truly a dilemma.

"It's acceptable for you and me to have some economic problems; after all, selling wine was real money earned, and digging up some antiques is also reasonable.

"If they want to continue to fleece your wool for US aid, they won't touch you.

"But Zecheng is a big trouble.

"Jianfeng still holds the secret files of Yangjia Village, plus that pile of black materials, which is highly likely to explode and implicate you and me.

"Sigh.

"If he leaves, we suffer.

"If he stays, we also suffer.

"At this juncture, we can't touch him.

"Difficult, difficult, difficult!"

Wu Jingzhong walked with his hands behind his back, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"However!

"I don't care what medicine you are selling in your gourd; as a man, putting your wife and children in danger is not the right thing to do." Wu Jingzhong said coldly.

"Teacher.

"Of course I wouldn't joke about the safety of my family, it's just that this play couldn't be rounded off without Ruirui.

"We also decided after discussing it over the phone."

Hong Zhiyou answered seriously.

Wu Jingzhong stared at him for several seconds, and seeing that he had no intention of explaining further, he waved his hand:

"Fine.

"Do whatever you want, I am now free from official duties, and I can't manage you guys anymore."

Saying this, he put his hands behind his back and walked out quickly with some sullen anger.

Arriving in the courtyard.

Old Wu shouted, hugged the child, and greeted Zhou Yan and others to go watch a play.

Inside the residence, only Ruirui and Hong Zhiyou were left.

"What did you say?

"I saw Dad leave angrily.

"He is addicted to being an official, now that he has nothing to do, he must be feeling suffocated." Wu Ruirui held Hong Zhiyou's hand and rolled her eyes at him.

"Sigh.

"I'm not sure about this matter, I was afraid he would worry if I told him.

"He, it's fine if he has nothing to do.

"I'm just afraid he will feel that he can't do anything, and then he will really get sick." Hong Zhiyou hugged her and said softly.

"Hmm.

"Do you think Dad still has a chance to be an official?

"He can't go to Xiangdao now.

"Watching plays and sunbathing every day, that's not the way."

Wu Ruirui knew her father's hobby well.

He shouted every day about going to Xiangdao to raise children and retire, but in reality, he was still attached to the officialdom and addicted to the struggle for power.

"He will.

"After going to Wan Island next year, Jianfeng will definitely reuse him.

"Old seniority, and old classmates.

"As long as he can survive this hurdle, it will be hard for him not to be promoted and get rich." Hong Zhiyou comforted her with a smile.

"Next year?

"Will it be defeated so quickly? They haven't even crossed the river yet." Wu Ruirui couldn't believe it, and at the same time, pushed his stinky hand away.

"One year is already too much.

"In the second half of the year, I estimate we will have to transfer to Wan Island.

"Let's not talk about this.

"Damn it, in the days you weren't here, I was almost suffocated to death acting like a monk every day.

"It's rare that Dad sent everyone away, quick, let me satisfy my craving."

Hong Zhiyou hugged her waist and went straight to the bathroom.

"I don't believe you, you liar." Wu Ruirui hugged his neck and pouted.

"Don't believe me, verify it.

"You'll know who your big daddy is in a while!"

Six o'clock in the afternoon.

Wu Jingzhong hugged the sleeping child and led the people back to the courtyard.

Good guy.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard the ghost-like shouting and screaming inside.

Everyone looked embarrassed.

"Young people nowadays really have no rules.

"Just this little bit of business, and they are still grinding and finishing it!"

Wu Jingzhong frowned and started cursing.

"Station Chief Wu, I haven't had enough of the play today, why don't we go listen to another round, I just looked at the score, there will be 'The Concubine Gets Drunk' later." Lin Tian suggested very cleverly.

"That's all we can do.

"Let's go, keep listening to the play!"

Wu Jingzhong touched his rumbling stomach, feeling very angry.

Seven o'clock in the evening.

"Zhiyou, quick, go wash up, we have to see Jianfeng later."

Hong Zhiyou, who had run out of bullets, lay on the bed like a dead fish. Ruirui, who had finished bathing, was wearing a cheongsam, putting on makeup and earrings in front of the dressing mirror.

"You still know you have to see the leader."

Hong Zhiyou complained, climbed up lazily, took a bath, and changed into a shirt and suit.

"Have some spirit, Big Daddy!"

Ruirui tied his tie and teased with a smile.

The two left the bedroom.

"Dad, where is the child?" Wu Ruirui asked with a radiant face.

"Asleep.

"Women should still be reserved. Are you afraid people won't hear you with that ghost-like voice?

"You don't want face, but I do."

Wu Jingzhong glared at her and scolded.

Wu Ruirui blushed with shame: "Dad! What are you saying!"

"Teacher, Ruirui and I won't be eating at home tonight.

"We still have to pay a visit to Jianfeng."

Hong Zhiyou said, picking up Lele.

"The child is going too?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a wink.

"Hmm.

"Must go." Hong Zhiyou said.

"Fine, go early and come back early, pay attention to safety." Wu Jingzhong instructed.

"Understood.

"Dad, drink less alcohol tonight, eat less big fish and meat, otherwise your blood pressure will be high again." Wu Ruirui said.

"Nagging."

Wu Jingzhong turned his head away, too lazy to pay attention to her.

Wu Ruirui straightened her cheongsam and took the child.

Hong Zhiyou carried big and small bags out the door.

Inside the residence.

Jianfeng was sitting on the sofa processing documents.

Wan An walked in: "Hong Zhiyou is here, along with his wife and child..."

"Oh?" Jianfeng made a sound, finding it increasingly interesting.

"Did he bring the box?"

He asked again.

"He brought it." Wan An said.

"Good, let them in." Jianfeng nodded.

Soon, Hong Zhiyou carried the things, and the family came to visit.

"Director, I'm back.

"This is my wife Wu Ruirui, and my daughter Hong Lele."

Hong Zhiyou introduced them respectfully yet familiarly, just like visiting an elder's home.

"Hello!"

Wu Ruirui held the child, bowed and saluted generously.

"Lele, quick, salute the leader."

Saying this, she raised Lele's little hand and gave Jianfeng a salute.

The title "Leader" was considered to have reached Jianfeng's heart.

"How old is she, is she a girl?"

Jianfeng was overjoyed, smiled, and pinched Lele's little face.

"Yes, a girl, just over a year old." Hong Zhiyou answered.

"Girls are good, thoughtful and likable.

"Speaking of which, since Xiaozhang went to Wan Island, I haven't seen her for quite some time.

"Sit down quickly."

Jianfeng raised his hand and laughed.

"Originally, I didn't want Ruirui and the child to come to Xikou, but she insisted on coming to pay you a visit.

"A woman doesn't understand things, please don't mind the disturbance."

Hong Zhiyou explained with a smile.

"Superior.

"Zhiyou's achievements today are all due to your care, and my father's safety this time is also due to your protection.

"Father and Zhiyou often say that all members of our Party should first remember to 'unite our will and protect the leader.'

"I don't know how to thank you for your great kindness; I heard from Zhiyou that you work for the country, often working through the night and forgetting to eat.

"I specifically brought some small snacks like chocolate and biscuits from Xiangdao; if you are hungry while working, you can use them to satisfy your hunger.

"In addition, this is three Zhongshan suits I asked the famous tailor Zhang in Xiangdao to make for you according to the measurements Zhiyou gave.

"A small gift, not a sign of respect, I hope you will accept it with a smile."

Wu Ruirui said gracefully and generously.

"Good, good!

"Don't say, I really like eating sweets.

"Zhiyou knows me; I never accept gifts, but since you are the daughter of my old classmate and Zhiyou's wife.

"You are not an outsider.

"I accept this gift..."

Jianfeng waved his hand with a smile.

"Thank you, Leader!" Wu Ruirui bowed and thanked him again, flattered.

"How about this, I haven't had dinner yet.

"Wan An, go tell the cook to add two big dishes and prepare a portion of baby food.

"You guys stay and have dinner with me tonight."

Jianfeng ordered Wan An on the side.

"Yes."

Wan An accepted the order and walked away.

"Ruirui, you take the child to the flower garden for a walk first." Hong Zhiyou said.

"Yes."

Wu Ruirui bowed and saluted Jianfeng, then sensibly walked away holding the child.

"How was it, was the Jingling trip smooth?" Jianfeng sat down and asked.

"Smooth.

"Xu Zhidao, according to the list, has already recruited those 72 members of the Three People's Principles Youth League into the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, and is currently conducting deliberate training; neither Li Zongren nor Mao Renfeng has any suspicions.

"In addition.

"With Li Zongren's pressure on the arson case, Xu Shoumei has the responsibility of negligence, and he has already resigned and gone to the Shanghai office.

"Now the two nails left by Mao Renfeng, Xu Shoumei has left, and Huang Yigong has defected to Xu Zhidao.

"Plus Xu Zhidao used the seal of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics to intercept this period's funding, and he has also grasped the financial power.

"It can be considered that the furnace is initially formed.

"After personnel are expanded again, using the name of orthodoxy to win over more old Military Statistics support, we can contend with Mao Renfeng's old team."

Hong Zhiyou reported in detail.

"Very good.

"You did well, anything else?" Jianfeng smiled and stared at him with a sharp gaze.

"By the way.

"Before Mao Renfeng burned Honggong Shrine, he secretly transferred a batch of materials and files, which I have brought back and just handed over to the Security Department."

Hong Zhiyou said.

"Hmm, you've worked hard.

"I still have some official business to attend to; while the food isn't ready yet, you go take Ruirui for a walk.

"This garden and old residence are a hundred years old, and they are worth a look."

Jianfeng stood up and said.

"Yes!"

Hong Zhiyou retreated.

Soon, Wan An led two guards carrying the box and walked in.

"Open it.

"Look for it, are the files and materials of Jinhai still there?"

His eyes darkened, and he ordered.

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