[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-54":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},2366370,4634,"Chapter 54: Captain Ma, Please Start Your Performance","spy-survival-guide-chapter-54",54,"\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong trusts no one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only trusts money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One should not put all their eggs in one basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou plays a dangerous game; there is no telling when he might get himself into trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng is a suspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was a man Wu Jingzhong personally handpicked, and he is quite capable when it comes to handling affairs and making money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Hong Zhiyou, Yu Zecheng has seniority and merit, and to a certain extent, he can keep Lu Qiaoshan and Ma Kui in check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong is satisfied with the status quo and has no intention of breaking the balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He prefers to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, maintaining control over the whole situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, regarding Yu Zecheng, he has adopted the approach of: use him while keeping an eye on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matters of promotion and wealth can be bestowed upon Yu Zecheng as favors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Major matters, such as tonight’s investigation of the printing plant and the dirty work of killing workers to pass them off as Red agents, are out of the question for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those must still be left to \"loyal subjects\" of the party-state like Lu Qiaoshan and Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, once there is conclusive evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediate execution!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Wu Jingzhong took out another piece of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was information on Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou’s parents are still alive in his hometown, and he has a younger sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong knows how to handle things; he is a sharp blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is just a matter of holding this blade properly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong tapped his finger on the paper, a hint of coldness appearing at the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan did not go to pick up Ma Kui immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought his men and stopped for a while at the Baodi substation along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming, he had specifically instructed Sheng Xiang to call Zhu Jin, the station chief of the Baodi substation, once the mission was accomplished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Jin is one of his own, someone he can trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Lu, I knew you were coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I specifically had someone buy a coffee machine and some top-quality coffee beans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try it, it’s freshly ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the reception room, Zhu Jin served a steaming cup of coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhu, you’re very thoughtful.\" Lu Qiaoshan took a sip; it tasted quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s only right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for your promotion of me, I wouldn't be sitting in this position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, someone dug up an ancient tomb in the mountains here recently. I asked an expert to pick out a few items for you to take a look at.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Jin brought out a large box containing various bottles and jars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not a station chief, I don’t understand these things.\" Lu Qiaoshan glanced at them and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll head into the city in two days to trade them for gold bars.\" Zhu Jin said, catching his meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already taken care of your son getting into the Water and Land Inspection Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as he’s sharp, it won't be a problem to promote him to a squad leader next year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan crossed his legs and took off his gold-rimmed glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Section Chief Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A gift from the station chief, the same model as Marshall’s.\" Lu Qiaoshan breathed onto the lenses and wiped them again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Section Chief Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not far from the position of deputy station chief now.\" Zhu Jin handed him a hot towel and flattered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, Ma Kui is out of the running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hasn't Sheng Xiang called yet?\" Lu Qiaoshan asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not stay here for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nominally, he was just refueling the car and having a late-night snack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dragged it out too long and accidentally delayed Ma Kui’s \"meritorious service,\" it would be troublesome if Wu Jingzhong were dragged into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet.\" Zhu Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished his coffee, the phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Zhu Jin said happily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Lu, Sheng Xiang successfully destroyed three underground printing plants and shot nine... Red agents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bodies have already been transported to Nanmaofang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was afraid of another failure, and that Old Wu wouldn't be able to shake off the blame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan put down his coffee and let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gathering his men, he headed straight for the Baoding Security Brigade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At daybreak, at the Security Brigade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui’s face was bruised and his body was covered in wounds; he had clearly suffered quite a bit in the bandit den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn't the bandits just slaughter this mad dog?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan felt secretly annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s fine if Ma Kui didn't die; with one blunder after another, he can forget about any promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The position of deputy station chief is also basically out of reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This useless dog no longer poses a threat to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gold-rimmed glasses gifted by the station chief had already said it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After signing the handover documents, Lu Qiaoshan smiled cordially:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui got into the passenger seat and asked with a look of frustration and annoyance:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Lu, was the big fish of the local committee on Yong Jianqiu’s side caught?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to you, my friend, the core elite of the Intelligence Section are basically all dead after this operation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan drove the car, answering with a forced smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\" Ma Kui asked with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Yong family didn't have a butler at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I led my men into the tunnel, and it was full of traps and landmines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really have caused me and the station chief a lot of trouble this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That shouldn't be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My informant was the Yong family butler, he personally scouted the tunnel...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui was extremely depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he wanted to explain, Lu Qiaoshan’s face darkened, and he scolded sharply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really want to tear your mouth apart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\" Ma Kui clenched his fists, wanting to strike him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, you’re not convinced after being told off, want to hit me?\" Lu Qiaoshan sneered, curling his lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn't dare, you’re the station chief’s favorite now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui breathed heavily, unclenched his fists, and let out a frustrated sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rules of the Military Statistics Bureau: if you make a mistake, you have to accept the beating and the punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve had such terrible luck lately, why is everything going wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You even believe the words of a lowlife, Captain Ma, you really are a saint; that salary of yours is a waste.\" Lu Qiaoshan shook his head with a chuckle, rubbing salt into his wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lu, let’s speak plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is definitely a Red agent in the station!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui couldn't be bothered to argue with a petty person and brought up the real business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, Red agents again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you're going to say it was me again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes half-squinted as he stared at him gloomily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and I don't get along, but I know it wasn't you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui curled his lip in disdain and turned his head to look out the window:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone must have leaked the news; the Yong family and the local committee were prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough, my Captain Ma.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put away your Red ticket theory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, the Station Chief will be the first to tear your head off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao did not feel there were any Red tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only felt that Ma Kui was stupider than a pig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was currently busy dealing with the Special Commissioner and Bureau Chief Dai; if another mole were to emerge now, the face of the Jinhai Station would be thoroughly trampled into the soles of their shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be no surprise if the Station Chief tore Ma Kui apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Click!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui wasn't actually stupid; he lit a cigarette and didn't say another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The motorcade drove into a remote village in Mashan Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the sky was already showing the white of dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao slammed on the brakes, got out of the car, and yawned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, start your performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Performance? Perform what?\" Ma Kui felt offended, and his fists clenched again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Station Chief has issued an order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Kui tracked the Red ticket communication line, led the charge to destroy a key Red ticket stronghold, and performed a great meritorious service in this operation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, come on, the time to earn merit has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao waved his hand, and someone immediately handed Ma Kui a pistol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want me to kill these defenseless commoners?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Qiao, are you even human?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Kui, oh Ma Kui, put away your pathetic sense of justice and mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you killed so few people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't earn merit, the Station Chief will use your head to earn his.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suit yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao sneered mockingly, then took out his camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lu Qiao, what exactly are you trying to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui was grinding his back teeth so hard they were about to shatter; he really wanted to smash those gold-rimmed glasses of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, to record the majestic scene of Captain Ma gunning down the Red tickets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's going in the papers tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao chuckled dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You surnamed Lu, you're ruthless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll remember this; don't you ever fall into my hands later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui patted his chest in hatred, knowing that these hands would have to be stained with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of secret agents disguised as bandits rushed into the village, searching house by house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There really weren't many people in this village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They found a total of seven young, able-bodied men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not enough; we need to make up a Red ticket squad at least.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grab more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao ordered expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, an old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a child of about ten were dragged over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Lu, are the elderly and children also Red tickets?\" Wen Shiming, standing to the side, couldn't bear to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao backhanded him with a slap and roared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told you that the elderly and children can't be revolutionaries?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Captain Ma says they are, then they must be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill them, kill them now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he adjusted the focus on his camera and returned to his smiling face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1768,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3ac66ec85777c81ca7e344d31620dc0fdcbcbf2fce1e12cee513260f4986e131","spy-survival-guide-chapter-55","spy-survival-guide-chapter-53",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]