[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-90":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},2366406,4634,"Chapter 90: If You Do Not Enter the Tiger's Den, How Can You Catch the Tiger's Cub?","spy-survival-guide-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ziming hung up the phone after a few brief sentences, then began to applaud:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations to you both, for successfully eliminating the traitor and performing a monumental service!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few polite exchanges, Ye Ziming looked at the two of them, his face serious as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because this traitor-elimination plan requires secrecy, you two may not be able to receive official commendations for your service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But please rest assured, Boss Dai will certainly record this achievement for you in the merit book!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the Party-State, for Boss Dai, this student dares not speak of merit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng hurriedly demurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a small token of appreciation from Boss Dai for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two have worked hard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ziming took out gold bars and distributed them to the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One bar each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was... a small yellow fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a monumental service!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It probably wasn't even enough for Ye Ziming's tips to foreign girls in a single night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong looked at the two dejected men and smiled, comforting them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it? Are you not happy after performing a service?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, Boss Dai's reward is too stingy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The errand money you usually give us is more than this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou complained, praising one while stepping on the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was overjoyed to hear this and laughed heartily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this day and age, if you aren't a trusted confidant, people would rather throw money at a beggar than give you an extra cent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even with this, Ye Ziming is likely feeling the pinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take Boss Dai, for example; he has given Ye Ziming so much gold and silver treasure, but would he give me a single cent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, one must rely on oneself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, we are just the teacher's trusted confidants.\" Yu Zecheng flattered him unobtrusively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spent his own money to treat the two to an expensive seafood meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It counted as a reward for the two boys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they returned to the station, it was already past three in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they sat down on the sofa, Lu Qiaoshan and Liu Xiong walked in, looking thoroughly depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zecheng, you two go down first; the survey of the Shangquan Society Hall needs to speed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Zhang Luolin has called several times, demanding we finalize the negotiation site as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two took their orders and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, did you two succeed?\" Wu Jingzhong looked at them and asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, don't even mention it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As soon as we entered Ludong, the people hosting us there said Wan Lilang had already been executed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan sighed in deep frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It might have been the work of the Wannan station; they were the closest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or it could have been Mao Sen's people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Mao is a famous 'hound,' and since Wan Lilang slipped away right under his nose, he might have been trailing him all along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong analyzed logically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, who knows.\" Lu Qiaoshan shook his head repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is a pity...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was just about to comfort the two when the phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, he announced in a booming voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just received news, Wan Lilang was executed on an American merchant ship at the Jinmen port.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jinmen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right at our doorstep, and we didn't hear a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't headquarters intelligence say he was in Wannan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan was greatly astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We cannot fathom the thoughts of those in high positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for this kind of dog traitor, let him die wherever he wants, let him go with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, pull yourselves together and get back to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be plenty of opportunities for merit in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong stood up and dismissed the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng and Hong Zhiyou were drinking tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The radio was reporting on the execution of Wan Lilang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Wan Lilang dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The direct evidence of Yu Zecheng's red tickets was basically destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Slurp!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng winked at him and deliberately slurped his tea loudly, venting the long-suppressed frustration in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still so cheeky, Hong Zhiyou was just about to tease him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chatting, are we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Lu, what's wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you botch a job again? Your face looks so grim.\" Yu Zecheng stood up and moved to the side, yielding the main seat to this face-conscious man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mention it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan sat down heavily, crossed his legs, and slammed a file onto the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It used to be Ma Kui... and the Station Chief leaving their tails exposed, now it's my turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to pursue Wan Lilang and gain some capital for promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turns out he hid in Jinmen, and like a fool, I did all that work for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's even more infuriating is that I already paid out the reward money to those brats!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After venting his temper, Lu Qiaoshan curled his lip and spat out three words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bloody loss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's no big deal, just go find the Station Chief later to make up for it.\" Hong Zhiyou poured him tea and comforted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make up for what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It'll be good enough if he doesn't deduct my salary. Isn't public security in Jinmen poor lately?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The looting and smashing are being blamed on me too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is still lingering from the Fourth Master Zhang affair; he's dissatisfied with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiaoshan sucked his teeth and nodded with a cold laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, didn't Section Chief Liu also fail to get the job?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and he are the only two lieutenant colonels in the station now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since neither of you performed a service, you've won.\" Yu Zecheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How so?\" Lu Qiaoshan asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who doesn't know that you, Section Chief Lu, have great connections and strong capabilities, holding down two sections and seven departments, supporting half the sky in the station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The advantage is all yours; if the Deputy Station Chief isn't you, then who is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a lock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng tilted his chin, secretly fishing for information while he flattered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou stood to the side, silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to say, old Yu really has a knack for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were linked one after another, and before he knew it, he had hooked Lu Qiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing much going on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao uncrossed his legs, pulled the door shut, and sat closer to the two of them, whispering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To promote Liu Xiong, the Station Chief dug up some mountain bumpkin from somewhere, claiming he's a key member of the Jibei Mobile Corps Commander Force; once he confesses, it'll be a monumental achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monumental, my ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have my own people in Liu Xiong's Security Section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's just a common civilian Section Chief Xiao grabbed in Yixian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just because the man had a few extra silver dollars in his pocket, he's insisting the guy was buying supplies for the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, have red tickets and guerrillas become so worthless now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao looked at the two of them, complaining unhappily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng’s heart skipped a beat, but he continued to fan the flames with a smile on his face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, who can blame him when the man is the Station Chief's sworn brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s only one vacancy for Deputy Station Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou and I don't have the rank, and now that Captain Ma is gone, you're the only one left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Dai doesn't get along with Officer Zheng either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Station Chief doesn't back him, who would he back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lu, try to look at the bright side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Qiao gritted his teeth bitterly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wait. Isn't he a 'Grey Eagle'?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch how I keep my eyes on him; sooner or later, I'll make him a dead eagle—a fly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he stormed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From Yixian, Secretary Hong...\" Yu Zecheng looked toward Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou remained expressionless, picked up his tea, and poured it into the wastebasket:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Yu, please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just go and inquire about it, one gold bar,\" Yu Zecheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a guilty conscience and was a target of Liu Xiong’s strict investigation, so he wasn't fit to go snooping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be the Station Chief’s beloved future nephew-in-law who stepped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re a god of plague, bringing endless bad luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, I don't know you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go wherever it's cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou pushed him out of the office without a word and slammed the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng raised his hand, then let it drop dejectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One second he was celebrating the death of Wanlilang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, Liu Xiong was stirring up trouble back in his hometown of Yixian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hellish life really had no end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that Hong Zhiyou was just a man who loved money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his own comrades would be annoyed if things were like this every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took off his glasses, rubbed his temples in frustration and depression, and walked back to his office with unsteady steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou stood by the window, hands on his hips, and let out a few breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Yu’s situation wasn't a big problem for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very likely that Cuiping had slipped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let it be a slip-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could barely protect himself as it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before getting rid of Liu Xiong, he’d better not wade into these muddy waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou still wanted to live a few more years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he planned to go out and find some work to avoid Yu Zecheng,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong pushed the door open and walked in: \"Come to my office for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, Wu Jingzhong gestured with his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou understood and closed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, what's wrong?\" Seeing his unhappy expression, Hong Zhiyou asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sister-in-law just got a call from Mrs. Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are bandits causing trouble around Xizifeng, and the goods were seized by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten or so trucks—that's all money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly have the local Security Brigade and the garrison step in to resolve it,\" Hong Zhiyou feigned shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're all in on it together; once it passes through their hands, at least half will be gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you know Yong Jianqiu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s in business, familiar with both the guerrillas and the bandits; have him use some connections to negotiate with the bandits and bring it all back, not a single bottle missing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wu Jingzhong said this, he pulled on his sleeve and lowered his voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officers aren't allowed to do business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this gets out, the Generalissimo and Boss Dai might just use me as a scapegoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only have this small business; I can't afford to lose it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, you must take our own affairs to heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I'll try,\" Hong Zhiyou feigned difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, why are you moving so much cargo this time?\" He asked after taking a sip of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, every family has its own troubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s all because of that good-for-nothing son-in-law of mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s got Rui-Rui wrapped around his finger; instead of running the distillery properly, he’s obsessed with all sorts of schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now the capital flow is stuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liquor here turns into cash quickly, doesn't it? He’s working me to death finding jobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, I really am saddled with a living debt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything has its match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Wu had been wise his whole life, yet he never expected to be so thoroughly manipulated by his son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you laughing at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hong Zhiyou laughing without speaking, he frowned and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just feel that you, Teacher, are too partial to your daughter and son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't even left for Aodao yet, and now there's another task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid I’ll have to be like the Monkey King and use a cloning technique to keep up with it all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou joked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, I won't hide it from you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for the fact that Rui-Rui has her heart set on him, I would have shot that kid dead by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once Yingxue arrives and you two are together, it will be our own family affair in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Work hard and go make the trip yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was at his wit's end and requested kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, let me be clear first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This business might involve red ticket middlemen; if something goes wrong, you have to cover for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Liu is already biting at my heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I’m caught red-handed, he’ll execute me on the spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said with deep concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He wouldn't dare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go handle the business first and make sure the liquor is safe,\" Wu Jingzhong said with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou walked away with quick steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing by Yu Zecheng’s office, he saw him tearing up paper again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting Yu Zecheng’s resentful little gaze, Hong Zhiyou was so startled he took two steps in one, quickly slipping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Yu Zecheng went to the prison to settle Lin Tian, and Hong Zhiyou drove straight to the Yong residence to report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu was currently entertaining a guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an elderly man with salt-and-pepper hair, a lean build, and a vigorous spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, you’ve come at just the right time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Elder Du.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu stood up to make the introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The name of Senior Du is like thunder to my ears; a true hero of the highest order. I have long admired you.\" Hong Zhiyou bowed respectfully with cupped fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding Lin Tian’s matter, many thanks, young friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard from Mr. Yong that you are acquainted with the Rong family lad and wish to do business over there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Xinwu spoke very humbly, just like a grandfather from next door, without any of the biting, oppressive aura of a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Running errands for others every day is, after all, not a long-term plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is rare that Mr. Yong is willing to guide me, so we discussed it a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou answered steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my earlier years, I followed General Song and Mr. Sun across the country, and I made quite a few friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I haven't kept in touch in recent years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I imagine I should still have a bit of face over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yong said that in your work, you recognize money but not people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no money, but my connections can serve as a substitute. This thumb ring was gifted to me by Mr. Sande back in the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has many disciples and grand-disciples in Aodao and Xiangdao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When necessary, you can use it to ask for a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Xinwu took off the black thumb ring from his hand and handed it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Du, this—this is too precious; I cannot accept it.\" Hong Zhiyou knew who Mr. Sande was and dared not take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s of no use sitting with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, take these medicinal plasters and Thousand-Hammer Pills. When suffering from heavy blows or serious injury, use them with musk for external application and internal consumption; they may save your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Xinwu then took out a gourd-shaped porcelain bottle and a stack of pungent medicinal plasters, handing them to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Du, this is far too generous.\" Hong Zhiyou was truly flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Sun and Mr. Song are already gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am old, too, and don't have many years left to live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yong thinks highly of you; many things can only rely on you young people now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, the matter here is finished, I must return to Xiangnan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Xinwu bowed slightly to the two of them and left with a light step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou and Yong Jianqiu bowed to see him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That person of yours is about to explode again.\" Arriving at the small hut, he hit Yong Jianqiu with a thunderbolt right off the bat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't Wanlilang removed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu did not know Yu Zecheng’s code name or the specific line he was on, but he knew this person was a comrade on the inside, and for a moment, he could not help but feel anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His wife, Wang Cuiping, has been exposed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Xiong caught someone from Yixian; I suspect it’s the carriage driver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lad was caught while buying grain; he had silver dollars on him, but they shouldn't have found any guns or the like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are still interrogating him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But with the methods of the Juntong Bureau, it’s only a matter of time before he talks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, Shopkeeper Qiu just left, and the transit station hasn't been established yet; this is trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it really comes to it, should I go to the local committee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu had a sudden inspiration and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why go to them? To raid the execution ground or attack the Jinhai Station?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Liu Wensheng appeared, Hong Zhiyou did not quite trust the people on that line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this could not be blamed on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engaging in printing, labor unions, academic societies, and red propaganda—many of these were matters out in the open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The risk of being infiltrated and tracked was extremely high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we buy him out?\" Yong Jianqiu could only resort to his \"money power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Xiong doesn't care for money, and if he bites down on something, even Wu Jingzhong can't untie the knot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you go and throw money at him, he will only be more convinced that Yu Zecheng has a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, it is the Station Chief who wants to protect Yu Zecheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as Liu Xiong has no evidence, he cannot move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In other words, we can only hope that he can hold on and make it through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou had already considered this problem when he came; it was fundamentally unsolvable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Qiu was able to get out alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purely because he bit onto the two great deities: the Station Chief’s wife and Hu Die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage driver, Xiao Wuzi, was just a stubborn fool; who could he bite onto?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This……\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yong Jianqiu was so worried his brows were tightly locked, and he paced back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you’re making me dizzy with your pacing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s settle my matter first; is Wu Jingzhong’s cargo alright?\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has to have some trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of bandits don't rob? At the very least, damage one of his trucks so you can justify it.\" Yong Jianqiu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true; that’s why you’re an old hand at this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything will proceed according to plan; find someone sharp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, it must be a Red ticket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And one who is already exposed, watched closely by the Juntong Bureau, the kind used to cast a long line to catch a big fish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They must be sharp and able to adapt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have them take me to the Xizifeng side to demand the convoy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only in this way can I lure Liu Xiong out.\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will be at risk if you do that.\" Yong Jianqiu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch the tiger's cub? You can't take this man down without taking some risks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the time comes, the person you send must escape; they cannot be caught in the act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as that person isn't captured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liu Xiong can't do anything to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou was still confident in his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will arrange it immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When are you setting off?\" Yong Jianqiu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight, I suppose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s more reasonable to make contact at night.\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou went directly to the Station Chief’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, Yong Jianqiu has found someone; it’s a Red ticket named Kong Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before this person joined the guerrillas, he was sworn brothers with the bandit leader of Xizifeng; their relationship is ironclad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later, he was injured and transferred to the Jinhai local committee to work as a transport courier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can run that route with his eyes closed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou, having eaten until he was seventy percent full, put down his chopsticks and spoke of the serious business in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju stood at the doorway keeping watch, to prevent anyone from the Security Section from barging in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure about this?\" Wu Jingzhong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They won't talk nonsense, will they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will be very troublesome if this gets out,\" Wu Jingzhong said worriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one leading this is Long Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is his company's liquor, the people from the Boatmen's Gang are going with me to transport it, and the red tickets were also invited by Long Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am going over to help as a friend of Long Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has absolutely nothing to do with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong let out a satisfied breath, nodded, and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, I still trust you very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Handle this errand well, and my niece Yingxue will be yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she doesn't submit, you'll have to tie her up if you have to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are your sister-in-law's exact words; she has taken a liking to you and won't trade you for anyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju turned her head and nodded with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I shall wait to become your son-in-law,\" Hong Zhiyou smiled even more brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't sleep tonight, waiting for your good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju took an amulet tied with a red string out of the drawer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhiyou, take this with you and stay safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, if there is danger, you can abandon the goods, but you must come back safely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju personally placed it around his neck and urged him gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sister-in-law,\" Hong Zhiyou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tucked the amulet inside his inner garment and walked out quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wu, why do you think my eyelid keeps twitching?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing will happen to Zhiyou, will it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju walked in, feeling uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has connections in the underworld, the government, the red, and the green; what could possibly happen to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is I who have a problem now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruirui is asking me for money again, demanding eighty thousand US dollars the moment she opens her mouth; even if I went and robbed Kong Xiangxi's bank, I couldn't conjure up that much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong slapped the table in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you before that Su Jianhua was unreliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You insisted that our family's background wasn't as good as theirs and that we had to climb the social ladder and marry into a wealthy family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now look, we're stuck with such a spoiled brat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Qiuju rolled her eyes at him and complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the use of saying all this? Go and scrape the money together,\" Wu Jingzhong said unhappily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night was deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou met with Kong Fang at the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two whispered to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they got into a car together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, another figure disappeared quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly went inside the house and made a phone call:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Section Chief Liu, I've hooked a big fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong from the station met with Kong Fang, and they took a car heading south together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dear commanders, today's 13,000-word update is delivered. See you tomorrow. I continue to ask for monthly tickets and tips (I'm at zero). Thank you, everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3937,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","cbee237c332f1efee8cba7582c0decba115ec114f46f4732941835780acd2c3c","spy-survival-guide-chapter-91","spy-survival-guide-chapter-89",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]