[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-388":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},2366704,4634,"Chapter 388: Triumphant Return","spy-survival-guide-chapter-388",388,"\u003Cp>MacArthur and Hong Zhiyou returned to the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Fangzhi could not help but feel a tightening in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, when he went in to talk, he had deliberately mentioned adding one hundred thousand US dollars after obtaining the comprador rights, but it was only a matter of minutes before MacArthur had him come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had been talking for a good hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things were not looking good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did it go?\" Wan An asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou ignored him, simply walking up to Wu Fangzhi and saying with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wu, it was a pleasure doing business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left not only Wan An stunned, but also confused Wu Fangzhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had targeted Hong Zhiyou to disgust him in front of Wan An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not expected this guy to actually pull this move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What, what did that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usually resourceful Wu Fangzhi was completely at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Hong, what do you mean?\" Wu Fangzhi asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, you have successfully angered me.\" Hong Zhiyou smiled and sat down in his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Wu Fangzhi's mouth twitched, and an ominous premonition rose in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MacArthur soon walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew his sidearm, walked up to Wu Fangzhi, spun the gun, and handed it over:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu, my friend, you have traveled across the ocean from North America to be here; you have worked hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A gift for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, this, how can I accept this?\" Wu Fangzhi felt it was inexplicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it.\" MacArthur lowered his brow, his tone becoming a bit sterner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, General.\" Wu Fangzhi nodded and bowed, taking the sidearm with trepidation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone is assassinating the Commander!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Wu Fangzhi was completely bewildered, Holsen shouted from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"NO, NO...\" Wu Fangzhi wanted to drop the gun, but it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holsen drew his gun and fired several shots at him, *bang, bang*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the panic of the crowd, Wu Fangzhi's eyes widened, his body tilted, and he fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, have you forgotten the General's rules?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone who enters with a gun, dies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holsen scanned the crowd, holstered his gun, and stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, what, what is the meaning of this?\" Ikeda Sugiue asked, trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ikeda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"God says to be benevolent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, the Commander, am rebuilding the Ghost Island, treating you all like my own children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do not think of gratitude; why would you conspire with Wu Fangzhi to assassinate me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take him away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MacArthur sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!\" Ikeda Sugiue shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MacArthur did not listen to his defense at all; with a wave of his hand, several soldiers stepped forward and dragged Ikeda Sugiue away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou stood up, straightened his suit, and extended his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, my mission is complete; it is time for me to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will send someone to handle all related matters in due time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye, my friend. Call me anytime if you need anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holsen, arrange a flight for Mr. Hong for tomorrow morning immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MacArthur shook his hand reluctantly and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou patted the back of his hand and walked out under the escort of a squad of soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MacArthur personally saw him to the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General, my friend Tian Gangyixiong is still locked up at the Police Department; please handle it for me,\" Hong Zhiyou instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured,\" MacArthur nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wan An, please help me take a photo with the General,\" Hong Zhiyou said, standing on the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan An nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MacArthur stood with his hands on his hips, smiling broadly, his head tilted slightly toward Hong Zhiyou, and the two took a photo together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care, General.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying his goodbyes, Hong Zhiyou climbed into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou ordered: \"Old Wan, you go back and rest first; I am going to see a friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning that the cooperation had been negotiated, Wan An was in a great mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou drove to Old Xie's residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Bin and Xiaohui were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The contract has been negotiated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MacArthur will provide four million metric tons of grain annually; I can probably squeeze out about one million metric tons. The first shipment of grain will be loaded in about three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Xie will stay behind to help you handle the loading and shipping of the grain and steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MacArthur will give the green light all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the money, transfer it directly to my company's account in Xiangdao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will bear the costs for fuel, transport, crew, and other expenses yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou sat on the sofa, exhausted, loosened his tie, and tossed it onto the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For safety's sake, the Huo family's merchant ships will meet us halfway, and they will transship it to Ningbo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Hong, thank you; I will report everything to the superiors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Bin stood up and bowed to Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have been brothers for many years; don't do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you really want to thank me, arrange for my daughter to get into the best school later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I am her uncle; this is my duty,\" Rong Bin nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was what he admired about Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, he never lost his true character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare true gentleman in the business world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His word is his bond; he never plays games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou walked toward the second floor first, and Xiaohui followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, thank you,\" Hong Xiaohui threw herself into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiangdao is a big melting pot; don't lose your way when you get there, and don't do anything that betrays the Three Principles, understand?\" Hong Zhiyou cautioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, what, what are you saying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am a person with faith; could I do such a thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, why aren't you worried about Sanmin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is quite impressive now, often giving lectures at universities; I am even afraid he might get wild ideas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaohui huffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sanmin won't; I can guarantee that,\" Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin looks handsome, but in his bones, he is an ascetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou mused that if it weren't for taking care of Xiaohui for him, he might not have married and broken his celibacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Sanmin's interests outside of work were very simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Practicing martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Writing poetry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had wanted women, he would have played around long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, the waters in Wandao are deep; you must, must be careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have any difficulties, you can entrust someone to convey them to Mr. Xie, and we will certainly report them to the organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou knew the time for parting had come, her eyes full of reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are also requests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is about Cuiping; find her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is not only Old Yu's wife, but also my senior fellow apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have deep feelings for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Discipline is certainly important, but there must also be human touch; looking after her quietly is acceptable, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning Cuiping, Hong Zhiyou's tone was slightly sorrowful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, he no longer had his senior fellow apprentice to supervise him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not woken up early to practice his skills for a long time, and his thighs were covered in flab again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\" Xiaohui nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, MacArthur is a war maniac; it is highly likely he will order the South Korean military advisory group to stir up trouble at the 38th Parallel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he harbors delusions of burning the flames of war into the Northeast territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must tell the organization not to be careless and to prepare as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This battle is unavoidable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou exhorted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he did not need to remind them; that great power later predicted the U.S. military would land at Incheon, but whether to fight or not, the voices were too mixed, and it was only after the decision was made that the troop deployment was so hasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I will report it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaohui blinked and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for reporting the intelligence, I will have Old Xie go through the procedure, and you go buy it at the Xiangdao black market,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Hong Xiaohui was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaohui, trust me, the further you are from me, the better it is for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't ask why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou stopped her and instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, take care, I'm leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiaohui did not ask further and walked out, filled with reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Bin picked up his hat, waved his hand, and went out the door with Xiaohui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Xie, work a bit harder and stay here for a few more days. Once the Nationalist government's funds arrive, fly directly to North America and launder this money to give to the Commander's family,\" Hong Zhiyou exhorted Xie Ruo again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been in this business for so long, but I've never been to North America; it's a good chance to ride your coattails and go see the foreign girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo laughed dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Foreign girls are poisonous, truly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou patted his shoulder, picked up his briefcase, and prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're really cowardly now, everything is 'poisonous' at every turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I'm doing is called campaigning for the Party and State.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo shoved his hands in his pockets and saw him off to the car with a slouching, devil-may-care attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he slammed the car door shut with a flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched Hong Zhiyou's car disappear into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanbei Airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongs and drums were deafening, and dragons and lions danced together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Led by Chen Cheng and Jiang Jianfeng, key officials and a large group of political dignitaries had long been waiting at the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou got off the plane, feeling flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Colonel Hong, braving the stars and moon, traveling day and night to Tokyo, you have finally achieved great results and returned in triumph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, under the orders of the Chairman, lead the gentlemen of the Executive Yuan to celebrate your success!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've worked hard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Cheng gave him a military salute and reached out his hand with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Chen, you've worked hard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou's success this time is entirely due to the Chairman's protection; I dare not claim credit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning the salute respectfully, Hong Zhiyou shook his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he marched to Jiang Jianfeng and gave a military salute:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanbei Station Confidential Secretary Hong Zhiyou, hereby reporting for duty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did not disgrace your mission!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng patted his shoulder firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Jianfeng, this tiger general of yours is not only brave and resourceful, but also a sincere person,\" Chen Cheng praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng felt honored and laughed loudly: \"Zhiyou's sincerity truly comforts my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If everyone were as diligent and enterprising as Colonel Hong, why would the great cause of our Party and State not be achieved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd chimed in with more praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple welcome ceremony and speeches, Hong Zhiyou got into Jiang Jianfeng's car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as you were on your way back, we received notification that the initial 300,000 tons of grain have been loaded at Yokohama Port and will arrive in Wanbei any day now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first installment of the 30 million USD loan has also arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your trip this time is worth more than a million brave soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father's assessment of you is 'meritorious beyond measure'!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He originally wanted to come and welcome you personally, but he is feeling unwell, so he could only let me and President Chen come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng held his hand, unwilling to let go for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The... the Chairman really praised his subordinate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This subordinate thanks the Chair...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was so excited that he stood up straight and hit his head on the roof of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having achieved success without arrogance, Jiang Jianfeng was extremely satisfied and hurriedly pulled his hand, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This subordinate thanks the Chairman for his concern and will surely create new achievements,\" Hong Zhiyou said, enduring the pain as he finished his slogan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you say last time that if you completed the mission, you wanted to take a photo with Father?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has approved it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father is hosting a family banquet at noon; you go back and rest a while, and Director Yu will arrange a car to pick you up then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's wonderful; I have been looking forward to this, and my wish is finally granted,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard you dealt with Wu Fangzhi?\" Jiang Jianfeng asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was MacArthur,\" Hong Zhiyou said hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like the tumor of the Kong family, there are countless people in the Party and State who collude with them, including many key officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have the courage to stand alone against the tide; I am very gratified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng sighed with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this subordinate's eyes, there is only the Chairman and you, Director; all others who are for the Party and State are my comrades, and those who harm the Party and State are all my enemies,\" Hong Zhiyou replied firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With such pride, if you and I are of one heart, we can surely restore the great cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you a piece of good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some time ago, the Red Army's Third Field Army launched a strong attack on Jinmen and the Zhoushanqundao, but they were heavily defeated by our National Army, which severely crushed their arrogant and conceited spirit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Jianfeng said proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is this good news? It’s clearly a bolt from the blue, isn't it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou feigned a look of pleasant surprise and said, \"Heaven bless the Party and the State.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father intends to establish a Presidential Office Data Group to oversee the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, the Security Command, the Investigation Bureau, the Police Administration, and so on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am to be the group leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already suggested to Father that you be appointed as the Director of the Inspection Division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianfeng patted his hand with a look of high regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subordinate is willing to offer the labor of a dog or horse, but I am of humble status and light weight; I truly dare not shoulder such a heavy responsibility,\" Hong Zhiyou said tactfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Cheng has agreed to endorse you at the Executive Yuan, and at the same time, the major newspapers have been blowing wind for you for several days already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, the entire Wanbei regards you as a hero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, Dai Li was able to promote Shen Zui to an officer for his own private gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You now have outstanding merits; who would dare to be unconvinced?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianfeng said righteously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subordinate accepts the order,\" Hong Zhiyou said gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not treat you unfairly,\" Jianfeng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at Taian Street, Jianfeng and Hong Zhiyou got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong and Yu Zecheng were waiting at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Director,\" the two hurriedly saluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jingzhong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have found a good son-in-law; in my view, this should also be counted as a great merit for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianfeng was in a great mood and started joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all, that he can have today is entirely due to your great fortune, Director,\" Wu Jingzhong said hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't go in and disturb your father-in-law and son-in-law reunion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianfeng exchanged a greeting, got in the car, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good fellow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no outsiders left, Wu Jingzhong gave Hong Zhiyou a hard punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundreds of millions of US dollars in aid, millions of tons of grain brokerage annually—how much must you be skimming?\" He pulled Hong Zhiyou into the inner room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a lot, anyway; it's impossible to count.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou didn't dare tell him that it had all been sent to the mainland, and he had only collected a runner's fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, old Wu didn't know how deep his family assets were; he would just spout nonsense to fool the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over a hundred million US dollars, didn't you scrape a little off?\" Wu Jingzhong asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told the people over there that all funds are to be deposited into Rui Rui's company,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wu Jingzhong immediately squinted his eyes and laughed happily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's more like a man. I heard that Tokyo is a man's paradise, and yet you can still think of your wife and child; I didn't misjudge you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, Director Jianfeng even stamped it; it certainly can't be wrong,\" Yu Zecheng laughed from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, you haven't been back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher hasn't slept soundly for many days, and he hasn't been eating well either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were suffering outside, and Teacher was worried here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng very understandingly \"claimed credit\" for old Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, you've worked hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou looked at the slightly haggard old Wu with dark circles under his eyes and suddenly said this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough, well... you two chat, I'm going to catch up on some sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Wu was so happy he didn't know what to do; he waved his hand and walked inside, feigning seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he should have changed how he addressed him long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that Hong Zhiyou and Rui Rui hadn't officially held their wedding yet, and besides, he was used to calling him Teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at you, one 'Dad' and you've made the old man lose his soul,\" Yu Zecheng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, the Generalissimo has swept up the gold, and grain is tight on the mainland side now; didn't you...\" With no outsiders left, he asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew you would ask this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rongbin sent a fleet; the initial phase can probably squeeze out over a million tons, which will be shipped to Ningbo in batches by the Huo family's fleet later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The installment loan of one hundred million is not easy to skim; I can probably squeeze out about ten million US dollars over several installments and transfer it to the Xiangdao office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already done my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, thank you, the people will not forget you,\" Yu Zecheng was ecstatic and grabbed Hong Zhiyou's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you let me go in and take a shower first, and eat a few bites to pad my stomach?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't, I haven't finished yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many things have happened while you were away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Third Field Army failed in its attack on the island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now the higher-ups urgently need the military defense deployment map of Wandao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, Ye Xiangzhi sent secret agents to lurk in Kaohsiung; not long ago, the person in charge of the Kaohsiung Work Committee, Comrade Li Kai, was arrested, and Li Kai confessed to the Deputy Director of the Provincial Work Committee, Chen Da.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now the entire Work Committee's intelligence line is almost paralyzed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundreds of people have been arrested and interrogated; the situation is extremely pessimistic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, the organization has always prioritized intelligence, using intelligence as eyes, and does not fight unprepared battles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the current situation, with the Third Field Army suffering an unfavorable start, it is becoming increasingly difficult to recover Wandao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng said with deep concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You haven't been in contact with the Work Committee here, have you?\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to your reminder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, there might be risks on Zuo Lan's side; her courier is a lady surnamed Zhu, who was sent by the Huadong Bureau and had communicated with old Zheng according to organizational procedures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Da didn't confess her; he probably doesn't know of her existence, so she is still safe for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, no one can withstand the torture of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am very worried about the safety of Comrade old Zheng and Ms. Zhu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You be careful; it's best to cut off contact with Zuo Lan for the time being,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't cut it off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The higher-ups are calling in clear text, urging very urgently for the military deployment map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This concerns the army's next operational plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think you can get it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng frowned and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his status, it was very difficult to come into contact with such secrets of the Ministry of National Defense, and he was unfamiliar with the black market on Wandao and didn't have a reliable broker like old Xie, so he didn't dare to take action at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't even think about this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do what you can with the ability you have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't rush it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou shook his head and walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting this map wouldn't actually be of much use; the Seventh Fleet would come to meddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is that this matter would cost lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou felt that perhaps he could do something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, find old Zheng, Chai Qian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3515,"2026-06-25T10:22:50.793Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d4ad1401ed14e665fc4a81d71596f40f95347659b969265bc61ab73cf59b39e3","spy-survival-guide-chapter-389","spy-survival-guide-chapter-387",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]