[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-45":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},2366361,4634,"Chapter 45: You Are Truly a Red Ticket","spy-survival-guide-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>\"Old Lu, calm down.\" Hong Zhiyou poured some tea for the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, it's against the rules for a field officer to visit a brothel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma isn't usually that kind of person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lu, where did you hear that rumor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng followed up by fanning the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mi Zhiguo confessed it himself, how could it be fake?\" Lu Qiaoshan said, his eyes widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be... a mission?\" Yu Zecheng said, sitting up straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullshit mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He went to find Liu San, a notorious piece of trash from Drum Tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am concurrently in charge of the Police Affairs Division, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kid is a complete degenerate who drinks, gambles, visits brothels, and swindles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He visits the police station more often than his own home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's the kind of scum even Li Hanyuan is too lazy to arrest; what kind of mission could he possibly be on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan shook his head and sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu San?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I've heard of him. If that's really the case, Captain Ma is breaking the rules.\" Hong Zhiyou nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Kui is really something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He pulled out the wiretap I installed in the Action Team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was agreed that I would be responsible for internal surveillance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now look, the Station Chief is playing deaf and dumb. You'll see, Ma Kui is bound to ruin things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan nodded, grinding his teeth as he said this with resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Old Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just survived a disaster, don't take it so to heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Out of sight, out of mind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just can't stand the sight of Ma Kui acting like a petty villain who's gotten his way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right, out of sight, out of mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch how I keep a close eye on him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan gave a sinister laugh, tucked his files under his arm, and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Old Lu, did you approve the funds for Mi Zhiguo?\" Hong Zhiyou called out, chasing after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Approve my foot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan waved his hand behind his back and stomped down the stairs, grumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should be going too. I'll be waiting for the good news tonight about you catching those people from Xiangdao.\" Hong Zhiyou turned his head to greet Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\" Yu Zecheng nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Hong Zhiyou's figure disappear, Yu Zecheng's expression changed, and he quickly put on his coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoking opium and visiting brothels didn't seem like something he would do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would he want to be sworn brothers with a hoodlum?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, what kind of mission was Hong Zhiyou actually carrying out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the batch of arms in his hands, he didn't know if Liao Sanmin could really contact his own people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many things to worry about!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt danger lurking everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, he had to find Shopkeeper Qiu immediately!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huaishan Road, Xuanji Pharmacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng stood in a corner, feigning a runny nose and sneezing a few times before hurrying into the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the sign for buying tiger bones was hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, after confirming the code, the two went to the backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, you speak first.\" Shopkeeper Qiu poured him some tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a lot going on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Station Chief and Ma Kui are brewing something big lately, and the intelligence I've gathered so far is very fragmented.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's someone you must pay attention to: Liu San from Drum Tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Kui has been getting very close to him recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, Hong Zhiyou—I checked the Field Division's log archives, and it's highly likely he went to Yong Jianqiu's house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng spoke as fast as he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've noted that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on.\" Shopkeeper Qiu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou has a batch of American arms and medical supplies he's anxious to sell. See if you can find a way; it would be best if we could buy them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can't buy them, don't force it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man is very dangerous; he is very likely a spy for the Station Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng said cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just about to tell you about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The organization has specifically sent someone to handle the issue of these arms and medical supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He needs to obtain accurate information about Hong Zhiyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person is right here with me; let's meet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Qiu smiled and said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that appropriate?\" Yu Zecheng frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His identity was top secret within the Red Ticket, reporting directly to Ke Gong on the Number One Line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to discipline, other than the single-line contact, organization members should avoid meeting whenever possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's appropriate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This comrade is also on the Number One Line and is very reliable.\" Shopkeeper Qiu affirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he stood up and knocked twice on the wall at the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large man with a thick beard, wearing a large round hat and a black trench coat, walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Old Yu, his expression was one of immense surprise and joy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Yu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" The inner room was dim, and Yu Zecheng didn't recognize him at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man said with great joy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, it's me, Sanmin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sanmin!\" Yu Zecheng shook his hand, feeling incredibly moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, when Liao Sanmin had recited poetry, Old Yu had been quite frightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had suspected that this guy was either Red Ticket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or a secret agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't expected him to truly be his comrade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A comrade and a friend—there was no better surprise in the world than this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, this is great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time I dealt with you, I was so suppressed by that cold intensity of yours that I didn't dare to speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I can finally speak freely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin gripped Yu Zecheng's hand tightly, unwilling to let go for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two comrades, this place is not safe. Hurry up and discuss the important business.\" Shopkeeper Qiu reminded them sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, I heard the intelligence you just provided.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, the person I'm looking for to buy the arms from Hong Zhiyou is none other than Yong Jianqiu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yong is one of our own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Zhiyou is currently making contact with the Yong family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Kui contacting Liu San at this time—I'm afraid he's going to do something against Mr. Yong.\" Yu Zecheng analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are two lines now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One is the third young lady of the Yong family; she is openly negotiating the deal with Hong Zhiyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The secret line is Yong Jianqiu himself dealing with Hong Zhiyou and Long Er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was short, so Liao Sanmin’s explanation was very vague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he reliable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yong is a major comprador and a treasure to the organization; we cannot afford to get him involved,\" Yu Zecheng said with some worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hard to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, the Border Region has already entered into a localized war with Hu Zongnan, and arms and medicine are urgently needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most of the transport lines are blocked; we can only use Mr. Yong’s channels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is an old acquaintance of Kong Xiangxi and Dai Jitao...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then he must be protected even more; we must find out as soon as possible what exactly Ma Kui and Liu San are trying to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, we must be careful with this person, Hong Zhiyou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I always feel like he is digging a pit for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng rubbed his brow and said with a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Digging a pit?\" Liao Sanmin’s thick brows sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time, when we arrested Liu Wensheng, it was he who reminded me to go to the archives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, with Ma Kui and Liu San, it was also he who arranged for someone to find Lu Qiaoshan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then, sure enough, Lu Qiaoshan spilled the beans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once is a coincidence, but twice is very suspicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an intelligence officer, Yu Zecheng never believed in coincidences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, have you thought about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Hong Zhiyou wanted to sell you out, you would have been finished during the Liu Wensheng affair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A cunning old fox like Wu Jingzhong—if he were to suspect you, no matter how much money you made for him, you’d still face a firing squad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget your relationship with Zuo Lan; your wife’s region is in Mount Taixing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin answered matter-of-factly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng’s affair with Zuo Lan was no secret; one only had to ask around a little to find out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liao Sanmin first had to deal with him, he had naturally done his homework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat broke out on Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bystander sees clearly; at this moment, he realized he was full of holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a possibility that Hong Zhiyou is one of our own?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget the poem by Wen Yiduo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He also said to let us treat him as a red ticket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He pointed you in the right direction to help you in secret; otherwise, with just one Liu Wensheng, our Jinmen organization would have been completely wiped out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin smiled and asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or perhaps, he is simply doing it for money and wants to cooperate with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Protecting you and protecting the organization is a way of showing goodwill to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is like Secretary Hong’s character—interests come first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He touched his nose and analyzed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sanmin, Hong Zhiyou is very good at acting; you cannot be swayed by emotions,\" Yu Zecheng solemnly warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I asked Long Er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long Er told me very firmly that Hong Zhiyou is very loyal and is a true gentleman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long Er has been knocking about the docks; what hasn't he seen of the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For a man who licks blood off the edge of a blade to say such things...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe Hong Zhiyou is reliable, and this deal can be initiated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin had previously thought someone else was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this was a deduction Yu Zecheng had stated himself, after putting it together, he felt he could make the final decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless, we should still be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, we need to deal with a batch of traitors recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there is anything, you can call my office directly, or I can come to the prison to find you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng was cautious by nature; after giving these instructions, he prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Yu, be careful in everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin stepped forward and smiled as he entrusted him with this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, you too.\" Yu Zecheng nodded and left quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shopkeeper Qiu, trouble yourself to find Liu San!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must figure out what medicine Ma Kui is selling in his gourd.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This concerns the deal and Mr. Yong’s safety; I hope you handle it with caution and speed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin put on his hat and gave the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, rest assured,\" Shopkeeper Qiu promised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Sanmin slipped into the doorway and disappeared from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1830,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","649403c99046f2f0067f940f99c9731a15fbb6593f56591948cee11cd66bee0a","spy-survival-guide-chapter-46","spy-survival-guide-chapter-44",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]