Chapter 103: Calculation

'Congratulations!'

'Congratulations!'

After leaving the Yaxin Hotel, everyone congratulated Zhang Yong.

Among them, Yan Guangkun was the most fawning.

Li Boqi got all the benefits, and Yan Guangkun could be said to have seen it all.

With Li Boqi around, there was no way he, Yan Guangkun, would get any of the benefits. But now, isn't Li Boqi away? Then he has the chance to get there first.

As long as he clings to Zhang Yong's thighs, what else is there to worry about?

Zhong Yang, Wu Liuqi and the others were even happier. This is obviously clinging to the thighs of the seat holder!

Who else can get such favour from the seat holder?

But Zhang Yong was very clear-headed.

None of it was real. It was all just a charade.

Including Li Boqi's indulgence and protection of Zhang Yong, which was based on special circumstances.

What special circumstances?

The arrest of the Japanese spy.

So everything else was fake. Only the arrest of the Japanese spy was real.

Make a sign. Tell everyone to be quiet.

The Director is still at the Asia Hotel. If he saw this, he would think he had already gotten carried away.

'Get the information.'

'Yes!'

Everyone immediately got into the mood.

The director had only given Zhang Yong 48 hours. In fact, he had given everyone 48 hours.

If, after 48 hours, the Japanese spy who had attacked Goose Lane had not been caught, the one who would suffer the most would not be Zhang Yong. It would be someone else. Including Zhou Weilong, the head of intelligence.

The investigation into Miura Kaito had been very thorough.

His place of residence, his relationships, and his daily movements had all been investigated.

But there was no valuable information.

At least, it was not apparent from the information.

'No clues,'

Yang Shanfang shook his head.

The others had also pored over the information countless times. No results.

Everyone was normal.

Everything was normal.

They still couldn't figure out how Zhang Yong had figured out the Sanpokai people.

Smelled the Japanese?

The Japanese have a special smell?

That's nonsense!

They were all good at intelligence gathering, and would never believe such an absurd reason.

However, Zhang Yong was unwilling to say anything. They could do nothing about it. Now that Zhang Yong had become the personal disciple of the Director of the Department, they had even less reason to pry.

This was someone else's livelihood, and it was only natural that they would not want to say anything.

'Forget it.'

Zhang Yong didn't see anything suspicious either.

What should he do?

There is a way.

Follow the daily activities of the Sanpokai person, back and forth in circles.

If there are other Japanese spies within his range of activities, they will definitely be discovered. If not, then continue to expand the scope. Until there is a discovery.

The method is very stupid.

But it works.

Immediately lead the team to set off. Still with Yan Guangkun.

The range of activities of the Sanpokai person is very small. Because he is a shoe shiner. It is impossible to run too far away. This is likely to arouse suspicion.

Besides, his main task should be to keep an eye on the Yaxin Hotel. Therefore, his whereabouts are also limited to the area around the Yaxin Hotel. The people from the Fuxing Society have searched the area many times, but have found nothing. However, Zhang Yong believes that this search definitely does not include the Little White Palace. Zhang Yong also did not give any special reminders.

The Little White Palace is used as a fallback.

After waiting for almost 48 hours, he struck decisively. He wiped it clean.

But before that, there was something else he could do. He had to know how to hide his weaknesses. Li Boqi had taught him that. You can't show off all your good stuff at once.

Deliberately or not, he drove past the White House.

What a coincidence. He ran into Wu Yuanfu going out again. Still by himself.

He stopped.

Got out.

'Mr Wu.'

'You again?'

'Yes. It's me. I was just patrolling the area. Mr Wu is very busy! I wonder where you're going?'

'I'm going to visit Minister Kong from the Ministry of Finance.'

'Oh. Please. Please.'

Zhang Yong smiled and waved his hand.

Minister Kong of the Ministry of Finance? That's amazing. He has connections everywhere!

Yesterday he visited Commander Gu's home, and today he's visiting Minister Kong. This Boss Wu is really busy.

But why is he so busy?

Is he trying to hide something? Or is he deliberately creating a false impression?

For example, if someone from the Fuxing Society showed up and wanted to search his home, and he said something like that...

I think the leader of the team would most likely not search the house carefully.

Even if they did, they would just do it for show.

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After all, the other side has a lot of power, and there's no point in offending them.

It's Commander Gu's side and Minister Kong's side, who can afford to offend?

It's a good plan...

He didn't expose it either.

There's still a long way to go before the 48 hours are up. No rush.

'You...'

'Mr. Wu, please say what you came to see me about.'

'Do you often patrol the area now?'

'Yes. We have people stationed nearby at all times. In case the enemy tries to sabotage.'

'You are really working hard. If I see Boss Dai, I will definitely express my condolences and gratitude to him.'

'Serving the Party and country. This is what we should do.'

'I'll go now.'

'Be careful on the road.'

Zhang Yong waved goodbye with a smile on his face.

His goal had been achieved. He had made the Japanese invaders in the small white palace afraid to come out.

There are always patrols nearby. Once you appear, you will be discovered immediately. So, obediently hide inside and don't move.

Want to run?

No way.

Unfortunately, he still couldn't think of a way to extort money from Wu Yuanfu.

'Team Leader Yan...'

'Speak.'

'Let me ask you something quietly. How much wealth do you think someone like Boss Wu has?'

'It's hard to say. But I'd say he must have a net worth of one to two million silver taels. His grain business spans both sides of the Yangtze River. He has buying stations in Hankou as well. Grain from Hunan and Hubei is transported directly by waterway to Nanjing. And from Nanjing to the Songhu area. He has a certain amount of influence in Songhu as well.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong's heart burned even more.

A net worth of one to two million silver taels. Impressive. It's all in white silver taels. Envious.

No wonder he was able to meet Minister Kong and Commander Gu. He really does have that kind of power. This Japanese spy has hidden himself well. He has probably been lurking in China for many years.

'When did he first start the grain business?'

'It seems to have been around the 15th year of the Republic of China. He was a returned overseas Chinese at the time. He had returned from Southeast Asia.'

'That would be seven or eight years ago.'

'More or less.'

'Doesn't he have any family? Where are his wife and children?'

'It is said that they are all in Southeast Asia. They don't want to come back. He goes back to Southeast Asia once or twice a year. That's about it.'

'Such a big house, and there's no mistress or anything? What about the servants?'

'There is no mistress. There are many servants. But they are all on holiday. They have gone back to the countryside to help out. It's busy farming season.'

'That's right.'

Zhang Yong didn't say anything more.

If he had continued to ask questions, Yan Guangkun would have definitely become suspicious.

However, the excuse that Wu Yuanfu came up with was indeed reasonable. It was indeed the busy farming season.

Without a maid at home, many secrets could be hidden.

Without a wife and children, one could just walk away when in danger.

'Does he have a woman he's fond of?'

'Of course he does.'

'Who?'

'Well...'

Yan Guangkun looked around.

Zhang Yong looked at him suspiciously.

What? You can't tell me that either?

New Life Movement?

'He's rumoured to be courting Commander Gu's sister...'

'Really?'

'Of course. Commander Gu has a sister, recently widowed, no children, the right age, early thirties. Quite a match for him.'

'And then?'

'I don't know the details. I only heard it from someone else. You can't tell anyone. Commander Gu is in charge of all the military police. Jinling City is his territory. He also has two brothers, both of whom are also in high positions. Talking behind the Gu family's back can easily get you into trouble.'

'I understand. Thank you!'

Zhang Yong nodded. He said he understood. Then he shut up.

Inside, he secretly resented the Japanese spy. This son of a bitch has put so many layers of protective armour on himself!

No wonder he dares to hide people in the White House.

I guess Boss Dai didn't expect it either.

Luckily, I came.

Haha.

As soon as the time is up, dig people up immediately!

No matter who you are, get rid of them all!