[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-69":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},2366385,4634,"Chapter 69: Negotiating with Hu Die","spy-survival-guide-chapter-69",69,"\u003Cp>They arrived at the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong headed straight for the second interrogation room and kicked the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, what... what happened?\" Hong Zhiyou hurriedly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never seen Wu Jingzhong lose his composure like this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sky has fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two of you, come to my office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said gloomily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong closed the door and said dejectedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Kui has done a 'great' job arresting people; he threw my wife and Dai Li's lover—that... that movie star from Shanghai—all into prison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou and Yu Zecheng looked at each other in dismay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond their shock, the two were even more bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of bizarre game was Shopkeeper Qiu playing? They couldn't make heads or tails of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hu Die,\" Hong Zhiyou added after regaining his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This woman is the apple of Boss Dai's eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, to settle her down in Shancheng, Boss Dai threw Yang Huimin into prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is Yang Huimin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was a heroine who raised the flag for Du Yuesheng, highly favored by Lady Jiang, who even intended to send her abroad for further studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just because this woman shed a few tears, she is still rotting in the Jinling prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To win a smile from the beauty, Boss Dai privately shipped an entire boatload of household assets to Hu Die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the Japanese occupation, do you know how much risk that involved?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He cherished her even more than his own mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong slapped his palm, recounting the old story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know; that shipment was seized by the Japanese.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I was at the Jinling Political Security Bureau, Boss Dai sent Ye Ziming as a special envoy to demand it back from Zhou Fuhai and Wan Lilang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I sent the telegram, using Ding Mocun's name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But wait, how did this Miss Hu end up in Jinhai?\" He paused, expressing his confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all because of that quack in the interrogation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hu Die believed the words of Wu Taixun's wife and came to seek medical treatment for the boss, and then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, let's not dwell on this nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem now is how to appease that Miss Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't hide it from you two; my head is aching, and I truly don't know how to face her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she forces the boss to make an issue of this, I might just be transferred to Shangan to eat dirt with Hu Zongnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, this is Jinhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many people above are eyeing this position, hoping to see my head roll!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong frowned, tapping his fingers heavily on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two of you, speak up.\" He looked at his two main lieutenants, feeling helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, I... I am still under suspicion of being a Red, so I'd better not,\" Yu Zecheng said, looking troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What time is it, and you're still worrying about being a Red?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's get past the boss's hurdle first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said unhappily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about sending her some... things? This woman is quite fond of wealth,\" Yu Zecheng suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't understand; a woman like her doesn't lack treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't soothe her properly, it's just adding fuel to the fire and giving others ammunition,\" Wu Jingzhong shook his head, rejecting the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm truly no good at dealing with women; fortunately, we have an expert on hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng looked toward Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, I will go talk to her,\" Hong Zhiyou said, volunteering, knowing he couldn't avoid this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm warning you, put away your 'ladies' man' reputation; you are not to touch a single hair on this woman,\" Wu Jingzhong pointed at him sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you gave me a hundred guts, I wouldn't dare,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. You immediately take her to the Naval Club and get her settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once things are smoothed over, bring her to the station, and I will personally offer her my apologies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, everything depends on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong held his hand and patted it several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, then I'm off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou dared not delay and drove personally to the Shuitun Prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou gave Sister Mei a look and stepped forward to apologize:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The three ladies have been startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two of you, please go back and rest for a while; the Station Chief will see you tomorrow morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiu'er, let's go first; Secretary Hong will take good care of Miss Hu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju hurriedly supported Zhu Jiu and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Hu, I have already booked a suite at the Naval Club; please, this way,\" Hong Zhiyou opened the car door respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, come to the club later to collect your reward,\" Hu Die said, glancing at Liao Sanmin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Miss Hu,\" Liao Sanmin smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They got in the car and headed straight for the club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hu Die bathed, had a late-night snack, and spent time on the phone with Boss Dai to calm her nerves, she finally fell into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou feared gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spent the night on the sofa in the hotel lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At nine in the morning, Hu Die came downstairs, beautifully dressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Hu, I have prepared breakfast in the back garden,\" Hong Zhiyou gestured with a gentlemanly hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know who you are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhu Jiu told me: the Jinhai playboy, Wu Jingzhong's favorite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are here to persuade me, you can save your breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter must have an explanation from Boss Dai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Die smiled disdainfully, regaining her haughty demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not a lobbyist; I only wish to discuss scripts and music with Miss Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for being a romantic talent, I, Hong, cannot claim to be one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I do have some slight understanding, and I ask for Miss Hu's guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took a crumpled script manuscript from his pocket and handed it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can write scripts too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course; foreign languages, film, piano, novels—I know a little of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You read it first, and I will play a piece for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou sat by the piano and began to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The melody was very slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the autumn sunlight, warm and tranquil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Die was initially somewhat dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the notes entered her ears, she gradually became dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the window, the golden sun pierced through the leaves, swaying gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Butterflies were dancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought of her first love, Lin Xuehuai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought of the helpless, aggrieved tears of her husband, Pan Yousheng, when they parted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she came to her senses, her tears had already soaked the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it called?\" Hu Die asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whispers of Autumn,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good name. Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Die folded up the script for *Three Variations of Plum Blossoms* as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first variation of plum blossoms breaks one's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second variation of plum blossoms requires deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The script is not bad. When I return to Xiangdao, I will have it produced; it might just be a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the follow-up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the garden, they sat down on either side, and Hu Die raised the manuscript and asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened this time was an accident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Dai is very angry, and Station Chief Wu is eager to seek your understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you know, Jinhai is a vital location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, Boss Dai is seeking the position of Navy Commander. To suppress Mao Renfeng and Tang Zong, he must leave himself a way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The gates of Jinhai can only be guarded by Station Chief Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think you would want to see Boss Dai lose such a fat piece of meat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou did not take the bait and instead brought up the real business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Add one more piano piece,\" Hu Die asked with a charming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had already written it; he took out the sheet music and handed it to her directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've profited,\" Hu Die said, very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was not short of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the value of this piece and the script was extremely high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was enough for her to shed the label of \"Dai Li's mistress\" and return to her former glory as a film queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've profited too, being able to enjoy breakfast with a big star,\" Hong Zhiyou said, raising his coffee to thank her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, both sides were clear on the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Li had many mistresses; it was impossible for him to transfer a \"regional governor\" like Wu Jingzhong just for Hu Die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fine for Hu Die to act spoiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To actually make a scene would be foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides understood without speaking; they knew when to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I should return to Shanghu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope that when I see Mr. Hong next time, I will be able to see the rest of the script.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing her coffee, Hu Die stood up and extended her slender hand to bid Hong Zhiyou farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will do my best,\" Hong Zhiyou said, shaking her soft hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he had seen the \"Roaring Emperor,\" it was in a video clip on a short-video app; he had long forgotten the plot, so it would be a miracle if there were a follow-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is one thousand dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please pass it to that good-looking young prison guard for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He looks very much like Mr. Pan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Die smiled sweetly, took out a stack of money, and placed it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she picked up her small bag and wiggled her hips as she walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before you leave, remember to report your safety to the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, rhinitis cannot be cured in one or two courses of treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For different people, the severity of the illness varies, and the dosage of the medicine and the herbs used are all different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Hu must be extremely cautious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou called out to stop her and reminded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are quite a meticulous person,\" Hu Die said, turning her head with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a member of the Juntong Bureau, Zhiyou regards the boss as Mount Tai and only wishes to pledge his life in loyalty,\" Hong Zhiyou said, bowing solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will convey your sentiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Die nodded and walked away, her high heels clicking rhythmically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh, do one's best and leave the rest to fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the station chief, for Shopkeeper Qiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already done everything within his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From here on, it would depend on the two of them's own fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1784,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3162e209b052504e0234d0158565e51431f0b0a5b156b78a50137edb2e4497dc","spy-survival-guide-chapter-70","spy-survival-guide-chapter-68",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]