[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-60":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},2366376,4634,"Chapter 60: The Second Young Master of the Rong Family","spy-survival-guide-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>The panic in Hong Zhiyou’s heart lasted for only a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou’s parents and younger sister—what did they have to do with me, Hong Zhiyou?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I merely borrowed this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does Wu Jingzhong think he can control me by holding onto that family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is purely a daydream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this matter, Hong Zhiyou did not feel a shred of psychological pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for working for old Wu for the rest of my life, that is even more impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I launder Mu Liancheng’s massive fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And get the distillery’s white-label resale business up and running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong’s connections and the distillery will become my own cornucopia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I have earned enough money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll hop on an American plane and to hell with everyone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, is there a place for me to stay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, Section Chief Lu has been unwilling to assign me housing...\" Hong Zhiyou asked with a knowing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s simple enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay with Director Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His courtyard is large; you can squeeze in. I’ll have someone build a small three-story building in the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That will be enough for your family to enjoy domestic bliss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong smiled confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Yu, what do you think?\" As he spoke, he looked at Yu Zecheng with a beaming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Yu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not Zecheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng’s heart sank, and he hurriedly nodded: \"It is public property; this student will follow your instructions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, I heard from Section Chief Lu yesterday that Accountant Zhou Yafu is also going to that courtyard?\" Hong Zhiyou feigned a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just really hated being crowded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" Wu Jingzhong played dumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what I heard.\" Hong Zhiyou also played dumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng’s heart was bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone is setting up camp at my place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accountant Zhou is Ma Kui’s man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou is the Station Chief’s man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, a wife from the mountains I’ve never even met!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This courtyard is going to become a powder keg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he felt terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let him stay for a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once your parents arrive, tell Zhou Yafu to get lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Ma Kui’s clumsy tactics, Wu Jingzhong still felt that making money was more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Hong Zhiyou acknowledged the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, Wu Jingzhong dismissed Yu Zecheng first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, how should we handle the Mrs. Kang situation?\" Wu Jingzhong asked impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know these women are more cunning than foxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they don't want to say something, forget using cannons—even if you used the Americans' atomic bomb, they wouldn't leak a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, you don't need to worry about anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much stock is issued and how much money is collected is all crystal clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How she sells it, why should we bother with that? As long as the money lands in our pockets, that’s all that matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou winked and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re running around doing all the work, aren't you going to take a little commission?\" Wu Jingzhong hinted with a cryptic smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou knew the old man was insatiably greedy and feared he was playing tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, I won't hide it from you, I do get a benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For every shipment, the Kang family gives me two gold bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this: I won't participate in the specific trades anymore; you can reconcile the accounts with Mrs. Kang yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s inconvenient, let your wife, or Section Chief Liu or Section Chief Xiao, go instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou directly distanced himself from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sister-in-law is always complaining about being bored; I’ll give her some light work later so she stops grumbling all day long.\" Wu Jingzhong nodded, smiling with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing Hong Zhiyou off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju was beaming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jingzhong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This trip to Jinhai was truly worth it; you’ve found such a lucky star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to call Ruirui right now and tell her this good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I keep feeling like something is wrong.\" Wu Jingzhong crossed his arms and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you’re just used to being suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you see how Xiao Hong ate? Just like my brother did when he was at our house, stuffing his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And when he looked at Yingxue’s photo, his eyes were gleaming with desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s obvious he considers us his own family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju pounded his back, looking completely happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only that were the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just afraid of the snake that tried to swallow an elephant out of greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid knows the Americans; if he tries to pull something, I’m afraid we’ll end up doing the work for someone else’s benefit.\" Wu Jingzhong remained doubtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let him pull something then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as I check the ledgers clearly and get every cent of the money we’re owed, that’s enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you’re the one who’s insatiably greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where else can you find someone willing to pay thirty percent more for goods that won't sell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re suspicious all day long; if you end up chilling Xiao Hong’s heart, he’ll just turn around and run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju was getting angry and punched him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially that business of yours, kidnapping his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was too low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you become in-laws, that’s one thing, but if not, you’d better let them go quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think he’s unwanted? Zhou Xiangxian and Mao Sen are fighting over him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she said, the angrier she got.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong uncrossed his arms and let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that perhaps he had gone a bit too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all else failed, adopting him as a godson would be fine too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Liu Xiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really is full of shitty, rotten ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, he shifted the blame onto a certain lackey who was busy running errands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou drove to the Boatmen’s Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Er handled things very efficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining portion had all been exchanged for US dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Brother, how did you get these?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the crisp US banknotes, Hong Zhiyou was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The third young master of the Rong Group in Xiangdao, Rong Bin, came to the Boatmen’s Guild, so I exchanged them with him,\" Long Er laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean the great comprador Rong family?\" Hong Zhiyou asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Long Er nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Brother has quite the connections,\" Hong Zhiyou said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was unaware of the Rong family's other industries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this family had always held key positions at the Zhadayinhang in Xiangdao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou’s future wealth would surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if converted into US dollars, one certainly could not deposit it in the banks of the Four Great Families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be best to go to Xiangdao or abroad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that places like Switzerland are inconvenient when it comes to using the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiangdao is just right; the foreign firms there have sufficient capital and a decent reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could find Rong Bin to help open an account, that would be a good choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, he would have to go to Xiangdao sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Old Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhou used to be one of Wang Yaqiao's men; after Mr. Wang was killed by that old dog Dai Li, he came to the Cao Gang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhou once protected Rong Bin's father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He saved their family's lives, so they have kept in touch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Er explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder the people of the Cao Gang like to use axes to hack people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Mr. Wang's tradition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou smiled, turned his head, and asked, \"Does Rong Bin have business in Jinhai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He does!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is entrusted by someone and wants to save a person,\" Long Er said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know. I introduced you to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you two meet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a secluded courtyard, Hong Zhiyou met Rong Bin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Bin was practicing swordplay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhou, who had a thick beard, was giving pointers on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This comprador young master was refined and gentle, without a hint of arrogance, looking just like a student who had returned from abroad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Rong, let's practice until here for today,\" Old Zhou said as a greeting, then retreated first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Hong, nice to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Bin reached out his hand in a mature manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his delicate appearance, his grip was shockingly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone calls me Secretary Hong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very few call me Mr. Hong,\" Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To make a long story short, Gang Leader Long is a man of his word; I trust the people he introduces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to ask you to save someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Qingming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Bin said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Red ticket?\" Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is an underground member in Xiangdao. A while ago, he went to Beiping to meet someone and was caught by Ma Hansan's men,\" Rong Bin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not tell Hong Zhiyou that this person had gone to Beiping to prepare to make contact with a high-level mole beside Fu Zuoyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This line was too important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of safety, Ke Gong, after obtaining Mr. Wu's consent, specifically found an experienced, unfamiliar face from Xiangdao to operate under the identity of the Democratic Chamber of Commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Ma Hansan set his sights on the Chamber of Commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this comrade was caught along with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Falling into Ma Hansan's hands, you'll at least be skinned alive if you don't die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you spend some money, you should be able to ransom him out,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem is that there were traitors from the Japanese occupation period in that Chamber of Commerce, as well as an underground radio operator in Beiping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kid couldn't withstand the beating and confessed everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now these people are all being treated as Red tickets; the nature of the situation has changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Hansan is an old fox. If it's not someone he knows, he investigates anyone who makes a move. The people in the Beiping organization can't make up their minds for the moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Bin frowned and said with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dai Li doesn't trust Ma Hansan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we can get this group of people to Jinhai and pin a charge of being a traitor on that gentleman, I might be able to give it a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou rubbed the bridge of his nose, thought for a moment, and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry, something came up at home today that delayed me. Starting tomorrow, the update schedule will change to one chapter at 12:00 noon and one chapter at 5:00 PM. Thank you, everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1775,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1fd97b0a92b7c32578a98bef7e5d3e0d52219d819425b067b1c89efde7e9653d","spy-survival-guide-chapter-61","spy-survival-guide-chapter-59",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]