[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-56":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},2366372,4634,"Chapter 56: Chess Rivals","spy-survival-guide-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>\"I didn't participate in the specific affairs. Why don't you write the report, and I'll send it?\" Wang Puchen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is one ready-made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took out the report Yu Zecheng had already written and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jinhai, it really isn't simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're a dragon, you must coil; if you're a tiger, you must crouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Wu's methods—Puchen has truly learned a lesson today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Puchen sighed with emotion and went to send the telegram himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending it, he didn't want to stay in this godforsaken place for even a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou personally escorted him downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Puchen opened the trunk and frowned slightly: \"Take your things away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Wu is a man who values peace and detachment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Wang, do not wish to give others grounds for gossip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Hong Zhiyou took out the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You old thief Wu, you certainly know how to wash your hands clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You had me write the report, and you still want to set me up before you leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If something goes wrong later, and the blame for me privately accepting bribes from the Jinhai secretary to seek credit is dumped on me, I wouldn't be able to wash myself clean even if I jumped into the Yellow River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A senior is a senior; ruthless and venomous indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Puchen paused and looked at the station chief's office on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light was on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Wu Jingzhong was watching from behind the curtains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were \"exchanging blows\" from a distance like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Wang Puchen didn't say a word and climbed into his car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Renchu is a sensible man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong drew the curtains, the sharp glint in his eyes receding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou handled that beautifully,\" Yu Zecheng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being smart isn't necessarily a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong is a man from Hangcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are my man; don't let a newcomer get ahead of you.\" Wu Jingzhong pointed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please instruct me, Teacher,\" Yu Zecheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a habit of mutual supervision within the Military Statistics Bureau; you must keep an eye on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially his dealings with the Cao Gang (Grand Canal Boatmen's Guild).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that Long Er does a very large business; there must be no shortage of silver in his pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you have any ideas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong raised his eyebrows, hinting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng replied with an unperturbed expression: \"That's simple; find a reason to take him down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take him down for what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Investigate Long Er's capital flow, and plant more informants at the docks; it would be best if you could bribe a few of his close confidants,\" Wu Jingzhong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he got a car full of treasures from Zhang Si's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong had been convinced that the Cao Gang was a cornucopia; it would be a huge loss not to take from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The student understands,\" Yu Zecheng accepted the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Secretary Hong, he must also be investigated,\" Wu Jingzhong said with a cold, grim look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Yu Zecheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were speaking, Hong Zhiyou walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong immediately greeted him with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, you have relieved a great worry of mine this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight, you and Zecheng, come to my house for dinner together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serving the officer is my duty,\" Hong Zhiyou bowed modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some idle chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui and Lu Qiaoshan walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, it was already eight o'clock in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had someone send breakfast to the conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to everyone; this operation was a complete success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already requested credit for you all from Boss Dai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially Captain Ma and Qiaoshan; you have rendered great service this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sat at the head of the table and stood up to offer congratulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone applauded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan was all smiles, nodding in thanks to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Station Chief,\" Ma Kui said in a flat tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, these are the photos for the newspaper; please take a look.\" Lu Qiaoshan took out the urgently developed photos and handed them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Revolution is, after all, a matter for young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't need these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, burn them later, along with the negatives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong frowned, picked out the photos containing old people and children, and handed them directly to Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou accepted the order and put them into his briefcase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Kui let out a quiet sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, doesn't it look less impressive if there aren't enough people?\" Lu Qiaoshan asked with a displeased smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to use these photos to get at Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, to smear Ma Kui's reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't expected the old thief Wu to destroy them directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiaoshan, this kind of thing disturbs people's hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If old people and children are labeled as bandits, it looks like a frame-up; the newspaper's censorship won't publish it,\" Wu Jingzhong explained nonchalantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, alright.\" Lu Qiaoshan felt worse than if he had swallowed a dead fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ma, you have injuries; stay home and rest for the next few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong smiled and dismissed the wounded soldier, Ma Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, there is still one difficult problem; how should we handle the Yong father and daughter?\" Wu Jingzhong looked at the three \"stinky cobblers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Needless to say, they had survived a great disaster tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was thanks to these three, who were far superior to Zhuge Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let Section Chief Lu interrogate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time he interrogated Zhang Shaobai, he was accurate with every interrogation,\" Yu Zecheng said, looking at Lu Qiaoshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Mr. Yong was an important Red agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The station chief would never let Lu Qiaoshan interrogate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this was nothing more than a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Lu Qiaoshan gave him a grateful look and hurriedly volunteered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, leave it to me. Don't worry, I'll make him spit out even the marrow from his bones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiaoshan, you've been traveling all night; go home and rest,\" Wu Jingzhong laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... that's fine, I'll head back first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan was caught off guard, stunned, and left in low spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Lu's methods are too ruthless; this person cannot be subjected to torture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I will go meet him personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong buttoned his collar and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them arrived at the reception room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu and his daughter were drinking tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yong, hearing your name is not as good as meeting you in person; let's talk,\" Wu Jingzhong's eyes sharpened as he sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please ask your questions, Station Chief Wu,\" Yong Jianqiu said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's talk about your affairs first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you explain the private purchase of military supplies and the transaction with Red agents?\" Wu Jingzhong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have been in this line of work for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can't be called a private purchase; what I bought was a batch of discarded military supplies and medical materials phased out by the Garrison Headquarters through the Jinhai Station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was commissioned by the 48th Army under General Li Zongren, specifically the unit of Zhang Guangwei, to make this purchase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The plan was to transport them to Hanyang for repairs and then replenish the 48th Army's ordnance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, they were hijacked as soon as they reached Mawang Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Wu, I paid the full amount. Now that both the people and the goods are lost, shouldn't you provide some compensation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu smiled, unhurried and composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you dare try to pressure me with Li Zongren!\" Wu Jingzhong retorted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Station Chief Wu doesn't believe me, you can send a telegram to inquire with General Li Zongren and Division Commander Zhang,\" Yong Jianqiu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong did not rise from his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zongren's Guangxi Army had always been suspected of having ties to the Reds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, to question Li, one could only do so through a special envoy of the President or by asking him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had accepted money for this private arms deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not advisable to investigate this matter too deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the deal with the tunnel in your house?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to your steward Liu Fu, the tunnel is a place where Red agents meet,\" Wu Jingzhong said, crossing his arms and questioning him in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A tunnel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forgot to mention, during the Beiyang era, my residence was a place of refuge for President Feng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, it is full of hidden mechanisms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before your men went in, I warned them repeatedly, but they didn't listen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding that, I can only express my regret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu calmly picked up his teacup to moisten his throat, completely unfazed by Wu Jingzhong's murderous aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Steward Liu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can the words of such a scoundrel who slanders his master be trusted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Station Chief Wu does not believe me, you are welcome to have him confront me face-to-face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, he continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to think; Liu Fu had certainly been silenced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was so angry his face looked like frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu, on the other hand, remained calm and collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou finally witnessed the formidable nature of the Reds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was seasoned and ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu was even more flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were truly evenly matched opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you won't confess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we go somewhere else to chat?\" Wu Jingzhong's words were filled with threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the telephone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Wu Jingzhong tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou answered it, then picked up the receiver and handed it to Wu Jingzhong:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, it is Mr. Kong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1625,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","54db67f3575b48b13fbe41a67843d84122e676ede92f66ff78a7116feed9efeb","spy-survival-guide-chapter-57","spy-survival-guide-chapter-55",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]