[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-spy-survival-guide":3,"chapter-spy-survival-guide-spy-survival-guide-chapter-94":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},2366410,4634,"Chapter 94: Is Master Du's Face Not Enough to Save Him?","spy-survival-guide-chapter-94",94,"\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two electricians carrying toolboxes entered the Hot Spring Villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader greeted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two go ahead and work.\" Wu Rui tactfully retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, I am Chen Da from the Jin-Hai Station internal affairs department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Zhang Da, we arrived last month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two reported to Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Internal affairs staff have official appointments, and any external assignment must be recorded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jingzhong was truly sparing no expense to protect his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your hard work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took out two gold bars and stuffed one into each of their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whenever we talk to Zhiguo, Genbao, and the others on the phone, we always hear them say you are righteous, and all the brothers at the station respect you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I finally see it for myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da was very slick and laid the flattery on thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Work hard, I won't treat you poorly. Be quick and efficient,\" Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly finished installing the surveillance equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ran a test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Hong, Mei Shao is making a call.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Da handed over the headset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou took it and put it on; Mei Shao's voice came through:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ziyi, your uncle sent a secretary to audit the accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must immediately tell Old Tu at the auction house to lay low for a few days, otherwise it will be very troublesome if he gets caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It involves hundreds of thousands of US dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Jingzhong loves money like his own life; if he finds out, he will skin both you and me alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, find Mr. Peng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as Hong Zhiyou dares to make a move, have him die in Xiangdao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know a man named Peng in Xiangdao?\" Hong Zhiyou took off the headset and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time Mei Shao goes to Xiangdao, he meets with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Peng Tao is the head of the Sanhe Society in Sham Shui Po, known for being ruthless and vicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mei Shao's son, Mei Ziyi, even recognizes him as his godfather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Da replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sanhe Society?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't that from the same school as Mr. San De?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou rubbed his thumb ring; Du Xinwu had really done him a huge favor this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou waved his hand, and after the two left, he quickly hid the surveillance equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rui, is Mr. Hong up yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, Mei Shao's voice could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, he is inside making a phone call,\" Wu Rui said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou finished washing up, combed his hair back, and walked out: \"Mr. Mei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why so formal after just one night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just call me Uncle, like Rui does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, let me take you around the winery, and we can go over the accounts while we're at it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Shao smiled with scholarly grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, there's no need to go over the accounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winery is running well; I can tell you've put in a lot of hard work,\" Hong Zhiyou flattered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My brother-in-law entrusted his entire fortune to me; how could I not be diligent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's go to Xiangdao; the accounts for the antiques are all at the company there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Shao sighed with emotion and waved for his men to prepare the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you arrange, Uncle,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, the group drove to the port and took a ferry to Xiangdao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiangdao at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could not yet be called prosperous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everywhere looked like a scene from an old photograph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that the buildings were a bit taller than in Yuezhou, and the crowds were more packed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Shao took out the ledger and explained the flow of funds from the antique auctions on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou didn't look at it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because most of it was recorded under Su Jianhua's shell companies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All sorts of \"lost\" investments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a word, don't ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you ask, it's because Su Jianhua lost the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you called Su Jianhua in for a confrontation, that guy would absolutely admit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's business; sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One phrase about \"bad luck this year,\" and no one could do anything about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is called working from the inside and outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, I'm just an errand boy for the Station Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These numbers make my head spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You handle it, just send a telegram to the Station Chief later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou laughed, feigning impatience, and stood up to close the ledger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Shao sneered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long heard that this guy relied on being a kept man and currying favor with his brother-in-law to get by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed he was indeed a spineless coward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About Jianhua's matter...\" he looked at Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard that Old Zhai of the Sanhe Society is celebrating his birthday today. Please prepare a small gift for me, Uncle; I'll go and make an appearance later,\" Hong Zhiyou changed the boring subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easily done,\" Mei Shao readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who didn't know that Old Zhai was the man in charge in Xiangdao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The threshold there was so high that even the Viceroy might not be able to get in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou, what was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was hardly worthy of joining the festivities at Old Zhai's place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he really think he's Mr. Du from Shanghai?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's just asking for humiliation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good, let him go and make a fool of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he takes a hit, he'll have to tuck his tail and get lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ziyi, you know the ropes, go with Secretary Hong,\" Mei Shao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's my first time in Xiangdao; Rui and I will go out for a spin first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't come here for nothing, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works too, we'll stay in touch by phone,\" Mei Shao nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stepping out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou got into Wu Rui's car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wearing a form-fitting red dress today, her bangs slightly curled, long hair draped over her shoulders, and a small handbag slung over her arm; she looked both sultry and charming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminded Hong Zhiyou of the old movies from his childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beauties in those Hong Kong films were just as pretty and attractive as she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where to?\" Wu Rui asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To Station Chief Xie's office,\" Hong Zhiyou instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rui drove toward the destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Juntong Bureau lacked the backing of armed force in Xiangdao, so its presence was not very significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo's office was on the third floor of an ordinary building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hong Zhiyou walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was chatting with someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Xie,\" Wu Rui greeted him affectionately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rui is here, sit down quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who is this?\" Xie Ruo glanced at Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is Hong Zhiyou, my father's secretary,\" Wu Rui introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Station Chief Xie,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I often hear Brother Wu and Section Chief Shen mention little Hong; seeing you today, you truly are a man of dashing elegance,\" Xie Ruo was seasoned and talkative, very good at handling affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, let me introduce you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is General Xiang, Chairman of the Yi'an Chamber of Commerce and Industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Xiang is Boss Dai's prized student, and also the god of wealth for our Xiangdao station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo raised his hand to introduce the man in a suit sitting to the side, cracking melon seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man looked to be thirty-seven or thirty-eight, sitting with his legs crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fair-skinned and clean-shaven, with single eyelids, a high-bridged nose, and a face full of arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi'an?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After just one glance, Hong Zhiyou recognized who he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the grandfather and his two grandsons were all cut from the same cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which class did you graduate from?\" Chairman Xiang tilted his head and asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Eighth Southeast Special Training Class,\" Hong Zhiyou said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Xiang patted the melon seed shells off his clothes and sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything the Americans teach is trash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought Wu Jingzhong would send the Qingpu warrior who assassinated Li Haifeng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Yu has been transferred to the municipal government,\" Hong Zhiyou smiled as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Hong, do you have business here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the atmosphere was off, Xie Ruo hurriedly interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rui's husband, Su Jianhua, has been detained by Mr. Fu's people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Station Chief sent me over to handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou said briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Handle it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You yellow-haired brat, how are you going to handle it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think this is Jinhai?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With military police and garrison troops backing you up? In this place, if you're a dragon, you must coil; if you're a tiger, you must lie down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid even if you stay until you die, you might not even get to see Mr. Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, be more low-key, don't think so highly of yourself, otherwise you'll take a big tumble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Xiang shook his head with a cold laugh, stood up, and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Xiang, give Station Chief Wu some face and help smooth this over,\" Xie Ruo called out to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smooth what over?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and Wu Jingzhong are classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Except for Boss Dai, I don't recognize anyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Xiang glanced at Hong Zhiyou and walked away with a sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo felt somewhat helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rui, I'm sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Xiang is Boss Dai's man, and he is usually quite arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, this station chief, really can't move him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo said apologetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Chairman Xiang is familiar with the old-timers of the two islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it really doesn't work, you should prepare some generous gifts and visit the Chamber of Commerce and Industry specifically; perhaps if you say a few nice words, it might work out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and offered his advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am simply here on behalf of Station Chief Wu to pay you a visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't be going to Chairman Xiang's door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou placed the prepared gifts on the table, took Wu Rui, and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come to see Xie Ruo to test the waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed that the Juntong Bureau's influence here was very limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, he would still have to rely on the Rong family and the six thousand iron-blooded hatchet men of the Cao Gang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you talk so pretentiously?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why offend Chairman Xiang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once in the car, Wu Rui complained in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother said you were steady, but now it doesn't seem so,\" she added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou raised his hand and slapped her on the thigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, I thought I had smoothed you out last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect you to still dare to bare your fangs at me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One thing is one thing, I'll listen to you on that matter, but you must follow the rules for official business,\" Wu Rui brushed her hair and said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your father often says that Lady Mei has long hair and short insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you are the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know who I am here on behalf of?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am wearing your father's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief Wu is one of the early batches of major generals promoted based on military merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Xiang has military merit, but compared to your father, his qualifications are a bit green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't look at the same rank; that was promoted separately by Boss Dai to facilitate his operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of seniority, when he sees your father, even if he doesn't call him senior, calling him 'big brother' is a must.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he doesn't give me face, he isn't giving the Station Chief face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, I don't need to press my hot face against his cold backside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou scoffed and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then did my father ever tell you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is fake; only real gold and silver are the most reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want his face; I only want the Su family's mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rui retorted very bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I never intended to rely on Chairman Xiang at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With his current strength, he can't get the person out or get the mansion,\" Hong Zhiyou said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the sound of it, you have a way?\" Wu Rui immediately changed her expression, beaming with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, I just love this snobbish, money-grubbing dog face of yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So damn realistic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou pinched her cheek and said through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Must be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we don't talk about money, would I still be dating someone like you?\" Wu Rui laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love really isn't something you can just talk into existence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou loved her arrogant, stubborn look and pulled her into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mess around...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just put on my makeup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's change to a place with fewer people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the car drove out from a small construction site road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou looked refreshed and spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can't get the house, I'm not finished with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rui retched a few times, then picked up a water bottle and took a few sips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then touched up her makeup and sprayed perfume in the rearview mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time is about right; call Ziyi, let's go sponge a meal off Old Master Zhai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou kissed her and smiled mysteriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll believe you once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can't get the house, I'm not finished with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, Wu Rui drove straight to the Zhai Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Tianren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together with Sande and Mr. Situ, they were once known as the three chariots of Mr. Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the latter two who provided financial and prestige support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Tianren stood on the front lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led his men with real blades and guns to protect Mr. Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He traveled all over the country for Mr. Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Mr. Sun passed away, most of this group of old men settled down locally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As veterans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old master's eightieth birthday was naturally exceptionally lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People of all ranks, large and small, plus key officials of the Hong Kong government gathered together; it was simply bustling like a marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, this is it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the celebrities like rain at the entrance, Mei Ziyi's legs were trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo and Chairman Xiang walked down from their car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rui, why are you two here?\" Xie Ruo asked with a smile upon seeing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong wants to pay a visit to Old Master Zhai.\" Wu Rui was a bit nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have an invitation?\" Xie Ruo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Wu Rui said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then that might be a bit difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo didn't say much more; Wu Jingzhong's connections were fine over there, but in Xiangdao, they were negligible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Xiang didn't even look at them directly; he sneered and urged Xie Ruo to walk inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asking for a house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm hungry anyway, you figure it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rui looked at Hong Zhiyou with cold eyes, looking quite skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, we should just go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pol, the police are here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Ziyi was scared to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Zhai Mansion, not a vegetable market; wasn't it embarrassing to crowd here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou walked up the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance, a managing disciple was responsible for receiving the various distinguished guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, may I ask if you have an invitation?\" asked the man with a thick beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This junior has come here only to visit Old Master Zhai on behalf of an old gentleman from Cili,\" Hong Zhiyou said, cupping his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What Cili.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Master Zhai has friends all over the world; you little bastards must be crazy wanting to make a name for yourselves and pay your respects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost, quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bearded man scolded sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who didn't know that Old Master Zhai had high seniority and was righteous to a fault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever could sponge a meal off him would have the capital to advance, enough to brag about for a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This morning, they had already chased away several groups of small-time punks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people thought that by relying on their guts and a little skill, they could gain the favor of Old Master Zhai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get lost, all of you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, the sentiment has been conveyed, I can report back now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This meal won't be sponged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou didn't mind losing face at all; he spread his hands and smiled at Wu Rui, preparing to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liar!\" Wu Rui pouted in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, I told you it wouldn't work,\" Mei Ziyi said sarcastically from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old manager with a goatee on the side called out to Hong Zhiyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Cili the young friend mentioned, is it Cili in Xiangnan, the old home of Mr. Du?\" the manager asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" Hong Zhiyou nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you are an old acquaintance, do you have proof?\" A smile appeared on the manager's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do.\" Hong Zhiyou took off his thumb ring and handed it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager trembled all over and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young friend, please wait, I will report this to Old Master Zhai immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the thumb ring and walked inside quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Tianren, with a glowing face, a master's hairstyle, and a thick short beard, was chatting with several old friends in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was talking about the days they worked together with Mr. Sun on the great cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were old, their hearts were still filled with heroic blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Master, a distinguished guest has arrived.\" The manager walked in quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Geng Hu, who is it?\" Zhai Tianren asked hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Hu presented the thumb ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhai Tianren saw it, his whole body began to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old brother on the side had sharp eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Sande ring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, Old Huang had four made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One was given to Mr. Situ, one is with me, and another was given to Hero Du.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huzi, did the person who came say where they were from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Tianren asked excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said he was visiting you on behalf of an old friend from Cili,\" Geng Hu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cili?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it must be a disciple or a close friend of Old Brother Du.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, quick, let us welcome him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, we old brothers will go together, otherwise it would be disrespectful to Hero Du.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Tianren hurriedly straightened his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhai is right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be able to receive a ring from Old Du is like Hero Du himself arriving; we must welcome him, we must.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others did not dare to be negligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Tianren personally hurried toward the main entrance with several old brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many celebrities in Xiangdao saw this scene and looked over one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who could make Master Zhai come out to welcome them in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must certainly not be an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it is unknown what kind of great talent this is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Geng, who is the old master welcoming?\" someone could not help but ask Geng Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is the successor of the great hero Du Xinwu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a joyous occasion and there is no need to hide it, Geng Hu said in a booming voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was once again astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Xinwu was a legendary hero of his generation, with a far-reaching reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, he was the personal bodyguard of Mr. Sun and Minister Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Mr. Sun passed away, news of the great hero Du has rarely been heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never did I think I would be able to see his successor today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Xiang, back then, in order to enter this door, you still had to pay respects to Master Zhai's disciple to get in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If our Juntong Bureau could hold this card and gain Master Zhai's favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Developing in Xiangdao wouldn't be this difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the wine table, Xie Ruo sighed with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will try my best to cultivate this person later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since he comes from the north, if we let him join us, the Chamber of Commerce will surely be like a tiger that has grown wings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Xiang began to calculate his own little plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now the Red Tickets are also deeply cultivating here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such talent must not be absorbed by them under any circumstances.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, our situation will become even more unfavorable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruo said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, if he wants money, give him money; if he wants women, give him women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A grave robber from Cili, Xiangnan, I expect he won't be able to withstand the temptations of this flashy world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, just watch my methods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Xiang laughed coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! Then I wish you success from the start, brother.\" Xie Ruo raised his glass to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked at each other and smiled, determined to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Hong, are you actually capable or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People are coming and going, it's very embarrassing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the person had gone in for quite a while without any movement, Mei Ziyi could not help but grow anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will it work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The house, the house...\" Wu Rui whispered into Hong Zhiyou's ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hard to say, let's just gamble on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Zhiyou stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw several old masters, surrounded by dozens of disciples, arriving at the entrance in a massive crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the little friend an old acquaintance from Cili?\" Zhai Tianren came up and cupped his hands in a booming voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Hong Zhiyou answered truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No?\" Zhai Tianren was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the secretary to Wu Jing, the Juntong Bureau station chief in Jinmen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entrusted by the great hero Du, I have come specifically to pay a visit to Master Zhai.\" Hong Zhiyou cupped his hands in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Juntong Bureau?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Tianren's brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was San De, Mr. Situ, or the great hero Du, since Mr. Sun passed away, most of them tended to sympathize with the Red Tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Mr. Situ, who has been fully supporting Yancheng all this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juntong Bureau?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhai Tianren's stance was not as clear-cut as Mr. Situ's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did not like this bunch of sneaky things either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was feeling suspicious and uncertain, someone walked over with hurried steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Rong Bin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Zhai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dear commanders, today's ten thousand words of updates are complete. Thank you all for your votes and subscription support (one thousand votes will trigger an extra update), and thank you to Starry Nightingales for the tip. Good night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3774,"2026-06-25T10:22:48.848Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1552e2f5d57d77ab75582e586b87b2dce9cedada4ac9b394e0360c907f7b8dc5","spy-survival-guide-chapter-95","spy-survival-guide-chapter-93",395,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fspy-survival-guide-cover.jpg"]