[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-339":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},2366655,4634,"Chapter 339: Purely Accidental","spy-survival-guide-chapter-339",339,"\u003Cp>Arriving in the inner room, Cui Ping served dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small plate of fried peanuts, a small plate of pickled vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few corn cobs, steamed buns, and three bowls of white rice porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat,\" she said, rolling up her sleeves, picking up a cob of corn, and handing it to Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Senior Sister, is this all you're keeping me for dinner?\" Hong Zhiyou was a bit bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng had always been frugal, but in the past, when he came over to mooch a meal, there was at least a stir-fried meat dish; now, there wasn't even a single stalk of green vegetable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think we're as wealthy as you? All the money in the house has been turned over to the organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What time do you think it is? Ordinary people in the city can't even get broken rice to eat; you should be happy just to have a mouthful of white rice porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't know the hardships of the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping rolled her eyes at him and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" Hong Zhiyou obediently began gnawing on the corn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, even if I made something good, some people wouldn't have an appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A plate of pork belly is fine, but they can eat chopped pig feed just the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else am I supposed to be particular about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Yu Zecheng and, feeling annoyed, passed him a steamed bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, look at this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was supposed to have pork belly to eat, but because of you, I'm stuck eating pickled vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The body is the capital of revolution; if you don't take care of your health, how the hell are you going to make revolution?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't let it be that before the great army liberates Jinmen, you've already gone to see Mr. Sun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou helped her persuade Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a long time since I've slept this soundly; only when you are guarding me can I feel at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng changed the subject and said with a heartfelt smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just afraid you'll drop dead, and there will be no one left to pay back the mountain of debt you owe me,\" Hong Zhiyou said irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't forget, I'm the one the organization sent to be the protector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Acting like a wooden statue with me, but sweet-talking in front of outsiders—I must have owed you in a past life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping curled her lip and hummed with annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng lowered his head and slurped his porridge, pretending he didn't hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me ask you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that Party membership of yours coming along? Luo is about to leave; there has to be some kind of answer on this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over these years, you've turned over so much money to the organization, it's enough to equip a district squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gathering intelligence, saving people—so many merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they're still stalling you, then that man surnamed Luo really isn't worth a damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping didn't treat Hong Zhiyou as an outsider and grilled Yu Zecheng directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn't have prejudices against Comrade Luo Anping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Joining the Party requires black and white; relying on a pledge alone doesn't count, and my current situation is not appropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, the organization has its own considerations; we can't just make an exception and open a door specifically for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng picked up a piece of pickled vegetable and chewed it with a crunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can't they open a door?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your work is different; how many merits have you earned? Your hair has turned white from the stress. What's the use of daily praise on the radio? Is it really that hard to open a door?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After doing so much work, they won't even approve your Party membership; I can't swallow this anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think that old Luo is intentionally stalling you, finding it troublesome and unwilling to report it. Otherwise, how could such a small matter drag on for over half a year without a definite word? Only a ghost would believe that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping slapped her chopsticks down and sulked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Party member is just an identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scavengers, farmers, porters, teachers—aren't they all part of the people? They can all shine and contribute just like a screw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng felt a warmth in his heart and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just feel wronged for you, it's not worth it, it's too unfair,\" Cui Ping said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I stand with Senior Sister; even a screw has a day when it rusts or gets dull. What should be fought for must be fought for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, with our identities, it's too dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secret Service dogs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most hated group of people—without the organization to vouch for you, once the red flag enters the city, the common people could peel your skin off first. Who would you go to for justice then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had seen too many nameless heroes who grew old in misery and loneliness, shedding blood and tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yu Zecheng were to stay behind, not having a Party identity would be a huge problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the organization's new contact arrives, I will ask carefully,\" Yu Zecheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Senior Sister, didn't you say you had something important to discuss with me?\" Hong Zhiyou took a sip of porridge and looked up to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to reorganize the Traitor-Elimination Squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, being idle day after day is too unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did we have deterrence in Jinmen city before? It was because of the existence of the Traitor-Elimination Squad, making those dog agents afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once Sun Cheng was exposed, the Traitor-Elimination Squad disbanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he were still around, would Lu Qiao dare to open fire on students back then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, anyone, man or ghost, dares to casually purge the local committee and slaughter students; isn't it because this sign has been smashed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must set it up again and win back this dignity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping furrowed her brows, her heroic spirit flaring up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Build a Traitor-Elimination Squad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not a simple matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have to wait until the new communication station is established and they send personnel over,\" Yu Zecheng said, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's so hard about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't Junior Brother have quite a few capable men under him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Yan, Gu Youniu, Lin Tian—they are all skilled at intelligence and killing. Plus me, four or five people is enough,\" Cui Ping said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Going in circles, you're targeting my people again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it easy for me to gather a few people?\" Hong Zhiyou shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be so stingy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kong Fang, Sun Cheng, and Gu Youniu were our people to begin with, alright?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, they're idle anyway; stretching their muscles a bit will do them good,\" Cui Ping said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, what do you think?\" Yu Zecheng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll meet with them later and ask what they think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they are willing to form a Traitor-Elimination Squad, I have no objections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou didn't commit fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminating traitors is a life-risking job; Old Zhou and the others were his future foundation, and losing any one of them would be an immeasurable loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done, then it's settled,\" Cui Ping said, overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanqiu has caught a cold, I have to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou finished his meal in a few bites and slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he left, the room became quiet and cold again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng habitually fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know what to say to Cui Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping curled her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he picked up the porridge bowl to drink, Cui Ping's hand moved as fast as lightning and snatched it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng looked at her and opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yu Zecheng, listen well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is only one Zuo Lan in the whole world, and she has already sacrificed herself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Ping clattered the chopsticks down, stacked the bowls, and stormed off to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou arrived at the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya, dressed in a shiny suit, walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Li, nice suit,\" Hong Zhiyou said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just ordered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't we going to the weapons exhibition today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In front of the foreigners, we can't lose face, can we?\" Li Ya said with a hint of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to go together?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be quite a crowd today; I heard the Ministry of National Defense sent a special commissioner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still prefer a bit of peace and quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Captain Li, I need someone from you,\" Hong Zhiyou said after thinking for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\" Li Ya asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mi Zhiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know I'm currently holding the Intelligence Section concurrently; I really don't have the time to manage Lu Qiaoshan's old mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Transfer him to manage the staff for me, and he can play chess with me while he's at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think, Captain Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou proposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wouldn't that be inappropriate?\" Li Ya frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's inappropriate about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's only been out of the Gaoyuan Police Academy for a short time, and look, he's already a deputy captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mi Zhiguo has been here since the station opened, holds the rank of lieutenant, and his seniority is absolutely fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, he's your man; you can just coordinate with him on work matters in the future, and I'll be able to free up more energy to focus on making money,\" Hong Zhiyou added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words hit home for Li Ya, and a smile spread across his face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, he's transferred to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, thanks, Captain Li. I'll treat you to a meal another day,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy enough, I'm off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya waved his hand and walked away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou went up to the second floor and walked straight into the Intelligence Section office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan's office remained exactly as it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li was wiping the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She missed Lu Qiaoshan dearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had given her the opportunity to show off her English and attract attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, Lu Qiaoshan had to take her wherever he went, and Zhang Li had maximized her presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Lu Qiaoshan had gone to Jingling, she still firmly believed that old Lu would return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\" Hong Zhiyou gave a dry cough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong.\" Zhang Li hurriedly stood up straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've wiped it quite clean,\" Hong Zhiyou said, glancing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, is Section Chief Lu coming back?\" Zhang Li asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a question for the Heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, starting today, this office will have a new master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A new master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is—is it someone? Is it Section Chief Lu?\" Zhang Li was instantly overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll know in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou sat on the sofa and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he finished speaking than Mi Zhiguo, sporting a light mustache, walked in with long strides: \"Secretary Hong, you were looking for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiguo, you've come at the right time. I'm arranging some new personnel matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today on, you are the Assistant Secretary of the Intelligence Section, primarily responsible for the Intelligence Investigation Group, the Telecommunications Group, and the Duty Group. In short, as long as it's work for the Intelligence Section, you as the assistant must take it on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, you'll work here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou waved his hand and gave the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Lu Qiaoshan left, he had already secretly purged the Intelligence Section quite thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously promised Mi Zhiguo a path to prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the half-year he still had, he would give Mi Zhiguo a boost; as for how much profit he could rake in, that would depend on his own fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spring, his Master's wife and Rui Rui returned and specifically held a wedding for Mi Zhiguo and Chou'er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To outsiders, Chou'er was just a servant girl in the Wu household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hong Zhiyou knew that the Master's wife treated her like her own daughter, providing a small Western-style house as a dowry, giving five hundred silver dollars in cash alone, and providing everything from grain, oil, and cotton quilts to silk, clothing, socks, and shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Privately, she had given Chou'er even more gold and silver jewelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had also privately given three thousand US dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, the wedding was lively and the news spread throughout the entire alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that the dirt-poor Mi family would have a day where their ancestral grave smoked with good fortune? Mi Zhiguo, who was nothing to look at and just a minor clerk, had actually climbed up to a wealthy family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the connection to Chou'er, Mi Zhiguo was considered half a son-in-law to the Wu family, definitely one of their own; otherwise, Wu Jingzhong would not have agreed to this arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—I am in charge of the Intelligence Section? That doesn't follow the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just a lieutenant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Li won't agree to this either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mi Zhiguo was a bit panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Station Chief's intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just spoke with Captain Li, and he agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, you must take charge of the Intelligence Section; from here on out, this belongs to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou pointed to Lu Qiaoshan's impressive desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Mi Zhiguo gritted his teeth, his gaze instantly becoming firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Hong Zhiyou was training him and elevating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had married Chou'er, he could not be content with being a mere errand boy or handyman, nor could he let down the high expectations of the Station Chief and Secretary Hong; he had to shoulder the heavy burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the personnel appointment list. Take a look. Keep who should be kept, fire who should be fired. Be bolder,\" Hong Zhiyou said, handing a list of personnel appointments and removals to Mi Zhiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiguo, I want... I want to stay,\" Zhang Li said, abandoning her usual disdainful attitude and fawning over him with a flattering face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou sat back on the sofa, crossed his legs, and began to smoke a cigarette with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, when he acted as a matchmaker for Mi Zhiguo and Zhang Li, damn it, this stupid woman was so arrogant and didn't give him any face at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She first clung to Sheng Xiang, then to Lu Qiaoshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She treated Mi Zhiguo like air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember that Xiao Xu was the one responsible for the internal affairs of the Intelligence Section office before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's keep it as Xiao Xu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mi Zhiguo ignored Zhang Li's fluttering eyelashes and said with a stern face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiguo, I was wrong before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm very diligent too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, I know foreign languages. The Intelligence Section will inevitably have to deal with foreigners, and you will definitely need me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, I'm the only one in the whole station who knows a foreign language, aren't I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li said eagerly; if not for Hong Zhiyou's presence, she might have gone up to hug him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told you that you're the only one in the station who knows a foreign language?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are at least two others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mi Zhiguo sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary... Secretary Hong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's such a big shot, you can't possibly ask a leader to be your translator,\" Zhang Li said, pretending to be obedient and smiling politely at Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou smiled and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not. Besides Secretary Hong, there's me,\" Mi Zhiguo said, holding his head high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You? You know a foreign language?\" Zhang Li looked as if she had seen a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiguo, can you not make jokes like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She patted her chest and said in a coquettish voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I've been self-studying English for the past six months; basic conversation and the American equipment manual aren't much of a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People have to look forward, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mi Zhiguo smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you lied to me.\" Zhang Li couldn't believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mi Zhiguo stopped pretending and spoke to her directly in a foreign language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few simple sentences, he raised his hand and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GO OUT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li froze in place, staring blankly at Mi Zhiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the greasy Sheng Xiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the bloated-faced Lu Qiaoshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Mi Zhiguo was so handsome, shining brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiguo, I was wrong, give me another chance, really, with me helping you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li still wanted to plead, but Mi Zhiguo’s eyes turned cold:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Li knew she had missed her chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man had already become an unreachable existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes grew sore, and she sobbed as she walked away in tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou slapped his thigh and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, thank you,\" Mi Zhiguo said gratefully behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're all family, do a good job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou nodded slightly and strode out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mi Zhiguo was familiar with the work procedures of the Intelligence Section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people had also been screened for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From here on, he could only rely on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marine Corps camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various new types of weapons were displayed on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ke Ke led the various high-ranking officials on a tour and they rested briefly, everyone took their seats to watch the American soldiers operate the new weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jin and Li Ya were washing their hands while whispering to each other:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any leads?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found that guy's address, I caught him last night, and he confessed some things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There might be something fishy about the deaths of Ma Kui and Liu Xiong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's great,\" Li Ya said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not convenient to talk now, see you at the old place later.\" Wei Jin glanced around and walked out first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two arrived at the guest seating area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The American soldiers were already demonstrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First was hand-to-hand combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the demonstration of various shooting techniques and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did look like they had some real skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone watched, nodding repeatedly and applauding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, we will demonstrate the new type of hand grenade...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anderson used fluent Chinese to explain the lethality, weight, and other details of this new grenade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside the sandbag-protected trench, an American soldier showed the grenade to the crowd, pulled the ring, and threw it toward the dirt mound on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grenade exploded, flattening half the dirt mound; the power was truly astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Chuanzhi, Wu Jingzhong, and others cheered one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, is anyone willing to come up and try?\" Anderson looked at the crowd and asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at each other, none of them embarrassed enough to stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHO?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ke Ke stood up and asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wanted to show their face on an occasion like this, but they were just held back by the presence of the various superiors and didn't dare to stand out too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Ke Ke spoke, Commissioner Wang from the Ministry of National Defense spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Commander cordially invites you all, who is willing to try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish, swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he spoke, over a dozen people from the garrison, the Garrison Command, and the various accompanying agencies stood up simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Li Ya and Wei Jin also stood with heads held high, looking forward to this rare opportunity to show their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anderson pointed at Wei Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" Wei Jin said with great joy, bowing to salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the envy of the crowd, he arrived at the edge of the trench’s protective barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Wei, let me demonstrate one more time for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were two grenades left on the tray; Anderson took the one on the left, explained it carefully, pulled the ring, released the safety lever, and threw it far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grenade exploded, drawing another round of applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anderson gave a shout and walked quickly back to the spectator area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jin first turned around to respectfully salute Ke Ke, Commissioner Wang, and the others, then proudly took off his suit jacket and unbuttoned his shirt collar and cuffs so as not to restrict his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Wei is an ace of our Dangtong Bureau; he once studied under a master in Jinhai, his assassination and combat skills are solid, and his military and ordnance proficiency is also top-notch,\" Sun Chuanzhi introduced to the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High-spirited and capable, the Party-State needs such talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commissioner Wang nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jin heard this and was extremely delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the last remaining grenade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of the crowd, he stepped forward with a standard posture, turned slightly, pulled the ring, and pressed his finger tightly against the safety lever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he raised his hand to throw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grenade exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor Wei Jin, the look of triumph on his face had not yet faded when, amidst the gasps of the crowd, his entire body was blown away by the massive shockwave of the grenade, and his entire arm was blown into bloody pulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, quick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one expected such a disaster; the scene fell into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, save him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Chuanzhi was the first to react, howling in distress as if his own son had died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ANDSON.\" Ke Ke puffed on his cigar and waved his hand, accustomed to such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medical soldiers immediately rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon inspection, Wei Jin’s body was riddled with shrapnel, blood gushing from his mouth; it was clear that even a god descending from heaven couldn't save him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the medical soldier shook his head, signaling that he had stopped breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ke Ke waved his hand, and a white cloth was thrown over him as he was carried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Chuanzhi felt a surge of joy and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scourge had finally met the King of Hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou’s work was truly reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya stood in the crowd, trembling with lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was close; thank goodness he wasn't picked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it would have been him meeting the King of Hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, Wei Jin was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead that Master just started to get a handle on, isn't it broken again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven has betrayed me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anderson, this, what on earth is going on? How could a perfectly fine hand grenade just explode? You must give us an explanation,\" Sun Chuanzhi questioned with a face full of grief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be impatient, an investigation is underway,\" Anderson said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, two soldiers conducting the inspection walked over and chattered a report to Ke Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Commander says our hand grenades are absolutely fine; it was Section Chief Wei's operational error—he didn't hold down the safety lever while pulling the pin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Commander expresses his deep regrets; this should have been an avoidable tragedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can only express his sympathy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anderson translated for Ke Ke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, but... Commissioner Wang, how am I supposed to answer to Bureau Chief Ye?\" Sun Chuanzhi said with a helpless expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Sun, please accept my condolences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a military exercise, after all; it's normal for some accidents to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This weapons exhibition was still a complete success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I return to Jingling, I will explain the truth to Bureau Chief Ye, so rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commissioner Wang patted his shoulder and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I will trouble you, Commissioner,\" Sun Chuanzhi said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Chuanzhi immediately summoned Xie Ruo and said with a beaming smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wei Jin was indeed blown to death on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ke Ke defined it as: improper operation, accidental death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how much Ye Xiufeng values him, he wouldn't dare go and cause trouble for Ke Ke, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taken out easily, and no one will suspect us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou's move is simply brilliant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Standard procedure,\" Xie Ruo smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, think about why Fiersun didn't die early or late, but died precisely when Kong Lingwei and Hong Zhiyou's struggle was at its most intense...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid the relationship between Ke Ke and Hong Zhiyou far exceeds our imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Building a good relationship with him can save... save a lot of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poured tea for Sun Chuanzhi while speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, it will still take some time for Wei Jin's body to be transported back after going through the procedures with the American military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before his family members are informed and arrive in Jinhai, you go and raid his home immediately under the pretext of auditing official documents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Chuanzhi instructed with seasoned cunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, Director, I'll go now,\" Xie Ruo accepted the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kid has skimmed plenty of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, he probably hasn't done little in the way of digging up dirt on the two of us behind our backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure to search thoroughly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Chuanzhi added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood,\" Xie Ruo walked away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The graves of Fourth Master Zhang and his son Zhang Shaobai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the firelight of spirit money and gold ingots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, little brother, I have returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over these years, I went to Southeast Asia, gained many brothers, and killed many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The hatred of killing my father and brother, and destroying my family and gang, is irreconcilable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I swear in blood; the blood you shed, I will collect for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The foundation of the Canal Gang spanning hundreds of years, I will restore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who made you die with hatred in your hearts, not one of them will live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They must all die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scar on Zhang Shaojie's face twitched violently; he drew a short blade to slice his palm, letting the fresh blood drip into the fire basin, making a sizzling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, our men have already been arranged into the Nankai University cafeteria; police uniforms and military uniforms have also been obtained, just waiting to watch the show,\" a fierce man with a full beard walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow will be very lively!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jinhai, I'm back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",4306,"2026-06-25T10:22:50.793Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ebef0ce8f25f8545628d36d5ee9a80feb800251cdcacb024987589a96396b0e3","spy-survival-guide-chapter-340","spy-survival-guide-chapter-338",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]