[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-50":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},2366366,4634,"Chapter 50: Selling Arms in Broad Daylight","spy-survival-guide-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had thought this through carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was a pure pragmatist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter of Yu Zecheng stung Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Yu Zecheng had taken such a heavy blow, if Wu Jingzhong truly wanted to protect him, he should have at least provided equivalent assets to avoid offending Mao Sen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he chose only worthless things, pushing Yu Zecheng into a pit of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This showed that in Wu Jingzhong’s eyes, there was only money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his student, if he couldn't generate wealth, he was a disposable pawn at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this might also have to do with Wu Jingzhong’s suspicion of Yu Zecheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, what did it matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clinging to Wu Jingzhong could only be a temporary expedient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he could no longer generate revenue, Wu Jingzhong would kick him away sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had a foundation to start with, and the arms and medical supply chains were opened, if he could also take down Mu Liancheng and Vice Prefect Qian, his wealth would skyrocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Mu Liancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could keep the profits from this job all to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he had to put the transfer of assets on his agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Er stared at Hong Zhiyou in silence for a long time before nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone else told me this, I’d treat it like passing gas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I trust you. There are boats at the pier that run to Xiangdao; I’ll discuss it with Old Zhou and start on it tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, thank you, Second Brother.\" Hong Zhiyou was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that Long Er was a man of his word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, have you met the buyer Liao Sanmin found?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did the talk go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took a sip of tea to discuss business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Met them. They are very satisfied with the equipment and medicine, and the offer is very high,\" Long Er said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You handle it. Remember to find a shell company so we can keep our hands clean if something goes wrong,\" Hong Zhiyou reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can trust me to handle it. But the buyer wants to see you,\" Long Er said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I look stupid? Why would I go see him?\" Hong Zhiyou shook his head and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve already met. It’s Yong Jianqiu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't Wu Jingzhong tell you to go to the Yong residence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Yong’s meaning is that you two can talk in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When it comes to killing and arson, you’re better than me, but in business, I’m far behind you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are many things in there I can’t negotiate clearly; it would be better for you to talk face-to-face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, the Yong family are major compradors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this deal is done, do you think there will be a shortage of future cooperation?\" Long Er laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll see. I'm leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou covered the box with his coat and stood up to walk out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two steps, he turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you change the name? Why is it still called the Cao Gang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No choice, the old brothers underneath all disagreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let it be the Cao Gang then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Er curled his lip and put on his sunglasses, looking very annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cao Gang was better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That \"Black Dragon\" name was truly tacky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yong residence, tea room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yong, has there been any progress on the supplies and equipment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yunyi held a teacup, his eyes bloodshot; he was clearly under immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There has.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The underground line has already pre-ordered a batch, and I am considering the route,\" Yong Jianqiu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s great, from where...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yunyi smiled and cut himself off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Jinhai Station also intends to sell a batch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Jingzhong sent a secretary over. I suspect the printing plant has been targeted, and he’s here to probe me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It just so happens that Manzhu is interested in engaging with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we can prepare thoroughly, I think we can take down this batch of goods too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu gave him a cold look and did not reveal any important information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, you will get the Third Miss killed,\" Zhou Yunyi reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some things must be done by someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I know what I'm doing,\" Yong Jianqiu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, Secretary Hong is here.\" As they were speaking, the butler, Old Liu, said from outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I received news that Old Liu has been bought off by Ma Kui; this is an opportunity for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These dog secret agents from the Jinhai Station have killed many of our people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s time to make them see some blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu leaned in and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wei’s blood cannot be shed in vain; we must make them pay the price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yunyi nodded and retreated quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Butler Liu, clean up,\" Yong Jianqiu said after tidying up a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fu walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Liu, make a few more dishes tonight; we’re keeping Secretary Hong for dinner,\" he instructed before heading downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Master,\" Liu Fu replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Fu sniffed; there was a faint smell of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, one of the cups on the tea tray was wet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu had washed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, someone had been here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pricked up his ears, heard Yong Jianqiu talking downstairs, and gathered his courage to walk inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a one-foot-long gap in the wardrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Yong was always meticulous; the door shouldn't have been loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was definitely a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days ago, he had taken the opportunity to search the bedroom, discovered the secret passage in the wardrobe, and had his son report it to Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed highly likely to be a secret passage for Red Party operatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master and the others were going to the movies tonight; he would find a good opportunity to investigate then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the tea tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the laughter and chatter in the hall that had remained unchanged for decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mood suddenly grew heavy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for his son being threatened by Ma Kui, who had promised to recruit him as a field agent for the Jinhai Station, why would he do such a shameful thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was his only seedling; the Liu family line had to be passed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining the Military Statistics Bureau meant eating the Emperor’s grain; he wouldn't have to worry about finding a wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he would be able to hold his own grandson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou arrived in the living room holding fresh flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu was chatting with his two daughters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eldest daughter was abroad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second daughter, Manhua, was not yet thirty, plump and elegant, right in her prime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was very beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her makeup was exquisite, her eyebrows were arched, her legs under her cheongsam were slender, and her chest and hips were full, all radiating a mature charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a moving young lady, forced to dally and compromise with Yang Wenquan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greeted them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Manhua and Yang Wenquan had an appointment to go dancing at the military dependents' club, so they left first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here?\" Yong Manzhu was very dissatisfied with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Third Young Lady has given an order; how dare I disobey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, to sell military supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had a relaxed, bantering smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really selling?\" Yong Manzhu was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really selling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long Er and I are friends; the goods are at the pier warehouse. You can send people to check, and we can ship at any time,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, I've negotiated a deal.\" Yong Manzhu was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manzhu has grown up and can help her father with things now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go upstairs to read first; I will chat with Secretary Hong,\" Yong Jianqiu said, affectionately stroking his daughter's hair in approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Manzhu went off as happily as a bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, please step this way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu stood up and walked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two arrived at a small room in the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was square, with only one small window, one table, and two chairs; everything was clear at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to worry about eavesdropping; we can talk about serious business now,\" Yong Jianqiu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you plan to ship the goods?\" Hong Zhiyou asked directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That depends on how your Station Chief Wu plans to move this batch,\" Yong Jianqiu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to swallow the batch from the Jinhai Station along with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou shook his head and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't even think about it; this is a trap. I know what you're planning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fake hook, a real deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A firefight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. I plan to conduct the handover with you over at Mawang Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know that place is a mix of all sorts; black market merchants and garrison troops selling off supplies are all there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have connections with the garrison and the Security Brigade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the few guns your Juntong Bureau station has, you won't be able to stop it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, the ones doing the dirty work are the remnants of Sun Meiyao's old forces. Once the fighting is done, the supplies will be immediately broken up and diverted, entering the border area communication stations through various channels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu did not hide it from him and revealed the plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mawang Town was indeed a decent place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That place had complex and intertwined interests; gangs, garrison troops, black market merchants, and red-ticket agents all conducted business there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the public security was also extremely poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Security Brigade responsible for defense were all locals; they were fine with eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling, but they turned a blind eye to real work, and if they encountered a gunfight, they ran faster than rabbits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those remnants of Sun Meiyao specialized in black-on-black robberies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there was money, they would dare to fire a few bursts even at the Chairman's private transport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui wanted to catch a big fish, so he certainly wouldn't dare to do it with great fanfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the assistance of the garrison or the Security Brigade, these people from the Jinhai Station might not necessarily have the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, you've overthought it; there is a problem with this batch of goods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today there are only three words: Mua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1737,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1c1a9dd1ba20644a799f942beb6edf3170b6156b76e93529d26b729c7d79c165","spy-survival-guide-chapter-51","spy-survival-guide-chapter-49",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]