Chapter 34: The First Pitfall

So it was a conspiracy!

No wonder they needed so much money. Indeed. No one would follow you without money.

We Chinese don't even believe in the gods and Buddhas in the sky. How could we easily believe in you Japanese? Unless there are real benefits.

'So...'

Zhang Yong paused.

He had a very frightening thought.

He turned and left. He came to see Li Boqi again.

'A conspiracy?'

'Yes. That's the core of the Japanese spy's work. Maybe what they need is not just some information. It's someone with enough influence.'

'That's possible. Vice Commander Yang is also the commander of the 59th Army. He is stationed near Wusongkou.'

'So, Lin Xiaoyan's target...'

'Don't reveal it yet. And don't record it. I'll report it secretly to Director Tang.'

'Yes.'

'Go on, play dumb with Lin Xiaoyan!'

'Okay!'

Zhang Yong returned to the interrogation room.

He noticed Lin Xiaoyan frown for the first time. It seemed like she was thinking about something.

'I'm back.'

'I'm not blind.'

'I haven't started interrogating Lou Qingcheng yet. I wonder if he'll give you up?'

'Don't play mind games with me.'

'I'm just curious, why are you so sure that we won't dare to torture you...'

'Hmph, you can do it!'

'Really?'

'Go ahead!'

Lin Xiaoyan sneered.

Zhang Yong then really took out a whip.

He had just borrowed it from someone in the corridor outside. It hadn't been soaked yet. It was light and flimsy.

'Pa!'

'Pa!'

Two lashes went up.

They hit Lin Xiaoyan hard.

Son of a bitch, you think I'm afraid to hit you, don't you? I'm no saint!

"Ah...'

'Ah...'

Lin Xiaoyan screamed.

Even if you are well trained, physical pain is unavoidable. The whip definitely hits the flesh.

Even if you can hold back, you will still tremble all over and break out in a cold sweat.

The point is, she didn't expect Zhang Yong to really hit himself. This bastard! He's not even human!

'Pop!'

'Pop!'

Zhang Yong gave two more lashes.

They hit Lin Xiaoyan hard on the back. The skin split open on the spot.

It was mainly a matter of angle. Otherwise, he would dare to hit her in the face.

Damn you, I won't spare you!

"Stop!'

'Stop!'

The others hurriedly stopped Zhang Yong. At the same time, they reported to Yan Guangkun.

Yan Guangkun hurriedly came. He took the whip from Zhang Yong's hand. He found that it was already bloody and stained with blood.

This guy, he really did it!

But it's good to beat him up a bit. He also couldn't stand this woman.

It's obvious that she's a spy, but the Intelligence Department still treasures her. And they won't even allow torture. Really. Without torture, they'll just capture her and worship her like a goddess?

'Zhang Yong, I will definitely kill you!' Lin Xiaoyan shouted hysterically.

Zhang Yong turned around. He gave her the middle finger.

Go ahead!

'You!'

Lin Xiaoyan laughed in anger.

Zhang Yong ignored him. He turned around and walked out.

He felt pretty good.

I hate these show-offs. And she's a woman.

She should have been whipped long ago. You see, a few lashes and she's all broken up.

On the way, he meets Wang Shao'an, Tang's secretary.

Wang Shao'an smiles and says hello. They pass each other. Then he notices Li Boqi at the end of the corridor, watching him.

'Team leader,'

'You still don't get it!'

'What?'

'Come in and talk!'

'Yes!'

Zhang Yong enters the office. He stands as usual.

Li Boqi sits down. He hands him a glass of water.

'Have you had a chance to talk things over with Secretary Wang?'

'Talk about what?'

'Director Tang knows a lot of people in the auction business.'

'And?'

'Don't you have something to auction off? It's just the right kind of thing to know someone about!'

ADVERTISEMENT

'Er...should I go and see Director Tang?'

'Director Tang is busy. He doesn't have time. You should go and see Secretary Wang.'

'Yes. I'll go now!'

Zhang Yong turned around and left. Suddenly, he turned back.

No, he had to ask clearly. He really didn't understand this office politics. He had to ask for advice.

'Team leader, can you explain it clearly?'

'Give everything you have in your hands to Secretary Wang and let him help you auction it off. Just wait for the money.'

'Didn't you just say that you couldn't let others do it for you?'

'It's just that I'm worried that you'll give it to someone else. You can only give it to Secretary Wang. If you give it to Secretary Wang, it's like giving it to Director Tang. Understand?'

'Yes.'

'If you're free tonight, go out with Secretary Wang, find a place to sit, have dinner, and have a good chat.'

'Me?'

'You have to strike a balance between work and life! Your work performance has to be visible to your superiors. If even your secretary can't see it, how can your superiors? Don't just keep your head down and do your work. You have to keep looking up. Otherwise, you won't even notice if you're going the wrong way. That would be a shame.'

'Yes.'

'Secretary Wang has a cousin whose surname is Pei...'

'Cousin?'

'Yes, a cousin who lives with you. It's the same kind of relationship as you have with Peilan. We all know what's going on. Let Peilan come and go as she pleases.'

'Understood!'

'If you get in touch with Secretary Wang's cousin, you'll naturally be able to get in touch with Director Tang.'

'Understood. What about Boss Dai...'

'You're not at that level yet. We'll talk about it later.'

'Yes.'

Zhang Yong left.

Sometimes, he also found it strange. Why did Li Boqi trust him so much?

Although he had been brought back by him, it didn't seem necessary.

Some things that Li Boqi said were taboo. He wasn't afraid of them. Did the team leader not want to be a team leader anymore?

He shook his head.

He didn't understand.

But Li Boqi would not betray him.

There's no need. Just ignore me. Without Li Boqi's guidance, I would have stepped into countless traps.

Suddenly, I saw Cao Mengqi.

This guy's injuries have finally recovered.

Every time he thinks about being injured by a stone, Cao Mengqi can't help feeling depressed. At least being shot by a bullet is more glorious!

'Captain Cao!'

'Any missions? Take me with you. If it's not confidential.'

'Not at the moment.'

'Hey, my injury doesn't affect me at all. It's just that the team leader won't give me any missions. I'm so bored. My boys are bored too. They all want to go on missions with you. When they come back, their pockets are full of money. These guys. They really need a spanking.'

'What's wrong with having money in your pockets? Do you want them to come back like Cheng Guo?'

'Bah bah bah! Don't talk nonsense!'

'I'll definitely call you for the next mission!'

'Remember!'

Cao Mengqi was looking forward to it.

Catching Japanese spies was now a sure-fire way to make money.

The risk was low. The reward was high.

No one had been catching Red Party members for a long time.

Team 5 was also focusing all their efforts on digging up Japanese spies and had also had some success.

In short, everyone's pockets were getting fatter. Life was looking up.

But Zhang Yong had to dig the first hole.

If he digs a hole and sees the treasure, the others can dig along and find more treasure.

'By the way, that No. 6 guy, no clue at all.'

'He must have some social connections!'

'The problem is, we haven't found the guy with the juicy information!'

'Really?'

'Why don't you reach out and take the first shovel?'

'Will that work?'

'Of course it will. Team Leader Yan is too embarrassed to ask. If you take the initiative, he'll be over the moon.'

'I'll go ask the team leader first.'

'Go ahead!'

'I'll go now.'

Zhang Yong then went to see Li Boqi again. He explained the situation.

Although he felt annoyed, Zhang Yong felt that he should do so. It was definitely correct to seek more instructions and report more.

After all, his superior was Li Boqi.

If there was anything, he would go to him.

If he dealt with other people without going through Li Boqi, that would be bad.

Li Boqi nodded. He agreed.

'This No. 6 really has no clue. The main thing is that they haven't found the person who makes the money.'

'So I go to see Team Leader Yan now?'

'Go!'

'Yes.'

Zhang Yong then went to see Yan Guangkun.