Chapter 42: The Third Young Lady of the Yong Family

Tongfu Restaurant.

The three of them ordered a few side dishes and two bottles of fine liquor.

They chatted idly for a while.

Hong Zhiyou stood up, walked to the door of the private room, glanced left and right, and returned to his seat.

"Two brothers, regarding the arms and medicine trade I mentioned to you last time, have you found a way in yet?" he asked in a low voice, taking a sip of liquor.

He believed that Old Yu and Liao Sanmin were more anxious than he was.

Otherwise, Liao Sanmin wouldn't have put on such a show today.

Yu Zecheng was steady in his thoughts; he smiled and gave no indication.

"I'm curious, why does my brother want to sell to the Red Tickets?"

"Aren't you afraid of losing your head?"

Liao Sanmin finally lost his patience and spoke up.

"Because Red Ticket money is easy to earn."

"There are many people smuggling arms right now; not to mention the 94th Army, even the aces among aces like Tang Enbo and Hu Zongnan are reselling arms."

"Guess how they sell them?"

"The officers under Commander Hu sell the equipment to Commander Tang's men."

"Once Commander Tang's side has the equipment, they sell it back to Commander Hu."

"With one pass, all the Party-State's money flows into their own pockets."

"As for the little business I'm doing on the sly with the Americans, if I dared to go in and stir things up, they would surely kill me."

Hong Zhiyou offered his mercenary analysis.

Then, he leaned in and gave a cunning laugh:

"The Red Tickets are different; the Nationalist-controlled areas are strictly blocked, and they lack everything."

"They have money but can't spend it."

"Trading with them is a guaranteed profit."

"That is the logic, but the risk is too great," Yu Zecheng reminded him.

"Not at all!"

"Long Er will find people from the black market to act as 'carriers,' and besides, I have the Americans to back me up. As long as you don't say anything, no one will ever know," Hong Zhiyou said.

Yu Zecheng was somewhat tempted; he moistened his lips and held back.

He did not have the authority to make the decision; this matter had to be reported to Shopkeeper Qiu.

"I know, but after the matter is done, I want a ten percent cut," Liao Sanmin said after a moment of silence.

"Old Liao, you practice the Virgin Art, what do you need money for?" Hong Zhiyou teased with a smile.

"Money always has its uses," Liao Sanmin said.

"When shall we arrange it?" Hong Zhiyou asked.

"Anytime."

"Then tonight!"

Yu Zecheng, standing to the side, secretly lamented.

If he could facilitate this batch of medicine and arms, it would absolutely be a timely help for the organization.

But it was also good to let Liao Sanmin test the waters first.

In case this was a trap, it wouldn't blow up in his own face.

Jinhai Station.

Wu Jingzhong sat upright with a stern expression.

Liu Xiong stood before the desk and said:

"During the execution, Hong Zhiyou kept staring at Liu Wensheng's wife; it was clear he truly felt for her."

"A man greedy for wealth and lust!"

"He even dared to touch Ma Kui's wife's backside!"

"Hmph!"

Wu Jingzhong sneered, his expression turning serious again: "What about Yu Zecheng?"

"Yu Zecheng is very calm."

"Station Chief, Yu Zecheng had a connection with Zuo Lan in Shancheng."

"And that wife of his has been slow to arrive."

"I've heard that place is very close to Wolf Tooth Mountain, which was a major Mobile Corps Commander stronghold during the anti-mopping-up campaigns."

"Station Chief, based on my intuition after all these years."

"Section Chief Yu has problems!"

Liu Xiong frowned as he spoke.

"It is necessary to maintain your intuition, but do not be swayed by it."

"Yu Zecheng is the hero who killed Li Haifeng."

"He is also a favorite of Boss Dai; the Boss even invited him to a casual meal."

"You must catch him with solid evidence."

Wu Jingzhong tapped the table with calculated craftiness.

"Understood."

"By the way, Section Chief Xue said Ma Kui wants to arrange for Zhou Yafu to be Yu Zecheng's neighbor."

"Please give your approval."

Liu Xiong added.

"Approve it, why not approve it."

"Ma Kui is still reliable; if he takes the initiative to investigate, wouldn't that be perfect," Wu Jingzhong sneered.

"Very well, I will have Section Chief Xue arrange it right away," Liu Xiong nodded.

"Go," Wu Jingzhong waved his hand.

"Yu Zecheng."

"Zuo Lan."

"The wife in the Taihang Mountains."

"..."

Once Liu Xiong left, a cold glint flickered in Wu Jingzhong's eyes as he muttered to himself.

"Station Chief!"

Hong Zhiyou knocked lightly on the door.

"Come in."

Hong Zhiyou and Yu Zecheng walked in.

"Well, have those two women been executed?" Wu Jingzhong immediately resumed his fatherly kindness.

"Yes, they have been executed," Yu Zecheng said.

"Very good."

"Zecheng, how are things with Mu Liancheng?" Wu Jingzhong quickly shifted to the main topic.

"According to news from the hotel."

"Mr. Zhuang has collected quite a few treasures on this trip and is preparing to take the nine o'clock flight to Jingling tonight."

"The student believes it is time to close the net."

Yu Zecheng reported.

"Arrest him!"

"But it must be done in secret; do not let any wind leak out," Wu Jingzhong was overjoyed.

"Should I pull men from the Action Team?" Yu Zecheng asked.

"The Action Team won't do; Ma Kui has eyes in the back of his head. You and Section Chief Liu will handle this personally."

"After you catch him, set aside a few cheaper items for Zhiyou."

Wu Jingzhong's eyes flashed as he issued the order.

"Very well, I will go find Section Chief Liu to make arrangements now," Yu Zecheng withdrew.

"Zhiyou, take these few items and store them with Vice Prefect Qian."

"Go to the club and find a lady."

"Let them pass through their hands so that Vice Prefect Qian won't be suspicious."

"Once he's fattened up, with these few items, we can raid his bank."

Wu Jingzhong laughed with seasoned cunning.

"Killing two birds with one stone, Teacher is brilliant," Hong Zhiyou praised with a faint smile.

"Go to the Yong family and pursue your romance."

"Once we dig out the big fish, I will request a commendation for you from the Bureau Chief," Wu Jingzhong instructed.

"Station Chief, that deer antler powder Station Chief Ma Hansan gave you last time, could you give me another bottle?"

"I've been busy with these trivial matters of the Boatmen's Guild lately, and my body is exhausted."

Hong Zhiyou asked with a fawning smile.

"I have it; I'll have your sister-in-law send it over right now." For his favorite subordinate, Wu Jingzhong was always ready to grant any request.

Half an hour later, Hong Zhiyou received the deer antler powder.

After taking a few spoonfuls, he drove directly to Mu Liancheng's house.

As a scoundrel who even dared to touch Mrs. Ma's backside, how could he be worthy of the title "a glutton for lust" bestowed upon him by Wu Jingzhong if he didn't skip work for a date?

Upon meeting, Wanqiu greeted him with a passionate kiss.

The young girl's heart had just blossomed, and she was quite addicted.

Under the envious gaze of Huizi and the gloomy stare of Mu Liancheng, the two went upstairs and had a wild time.

It had to be said, Wanqiu really had a great aptitude.

She must have been studying hard lately, as she had many more tricks up her sleeve.

No wonder she dared to say to Cuiping in the original drama that she had everything a woman should have, and that old Xie would never go looking for other women.

This damn thing was pure talent!

It wasn't until past seven in the evening.

That Hong Zhiyou, with weak hands and feet, drove toward the Yong family residence.

Before going, he had already sent someone ahead to deliver a calling card.

The Yong residence.

Yong Jianqiu and his precious third daughter, Yong Manzhu, were receiving a distinguished guest in the tea room.

The newly appointed head of the Jinhai Regional Committee, Zhou Yunyi.

"Mr. Yong, the border region has been suffering from famine recently, and Hu Zongnan has locked it down so tightly that food, medicine, and military supplies are all in short supply; the situation is extremely grim."

"I hope you can maneuver to help us out of this urgent crisis."

Zhou Yunyi said with a face full of worry.

"Mr. Zhou, is everyone doing alright?" Yong Jianqiu knew that a traitor had appeared in Jinhai not long ago.

"Yes."

"Thanks to Comrade Old Wei for eliminating Liu Wensheng in time, the entire regional committee was able to avoid a catastrophic disaster," Zhou Yunyi said, still feeling a lingering fear.

"That was too close."

"I'm in quite a bit of trouble myself now; Yang Wenquan has taken a fancy to my second daughter and wants to take her as a concubine," Yong Jianqiu sighed and said.

"What does Miss Manhua think?" Zhou Yunyi asked with a frown.

"Manhua feels it's an opportunity."

"Once the war starts, the main force stationed in Jinhai will be the 94th Army. Yang Wenquan is deeply trusted by Mou Tingfang; if we can win him over, we'll have a chance to obtain first-hand combat intelligence," Yong Jianqiu said.

"It's hard on the second young lady." Zhou Yunyi nodded, giving his tacit approval.

"Dad, I have a way to get the arms and medicine," Yong Manzhu suddenly said from the side.

"Oh? Tell me quickly." Zhou Yunyi was overjoyed.

He was the Regional Committee head.

The third young lady, Manzhu, was on the intelligence line.

Although he knew her status, he did not know who Manzhu's superior in Jinhai was.

This was discipline, and it could not be questioned.

"This person can help us!"

Yong Manzhu picked up the calling card on the table and opened it.

"Hong Zhiyou!"

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