Chapter 364: Zhang Yong was stunned

Huh? Finally changed?

It's not smaller. Changed to bigger?

Haha. It seems that Yan Ruzi helped herself put it in the right place?

Big. Seven times.

Awesome. How much is that?

5600? No. It's 6400. Good guy, 6400 taels of silver!

Yan Ruzi: ...

Look at your hand.

You actually helped Zhang Yong to get lucky?

What luck...

'Clatter!'

'Clatter!'

Zhang Yong hastily shuffled the chips back.

No more.

No more.

Quit while you're ahead.

Quit while you're ahead.

First, return 100 taels to Yan Ruzi. Net profit of 6,300 taels.

Tonight's trip was not in vain. A lucrative income.

What? Continue?

I'm stupid. If I continue, I won't have a dime left.

I can't continue under any circumstances.

Exchange the chips. Take the silver note and leave. That was a relief.

Yan Ruzi hesitated to speak. But in the end, she didn't say anything.

Her task was to redeem the long-standing Guizi.

The gambling table was just a tool for communication.

The casino also lost money.

'Captain Zhang, I didn't expect that you would have such good luck,' Jin Lin said with a smile.

'Come on, Captain Jin, just say what you want to say. Don't beat around the bush.' Zhang Yong suppressed his smile, 'We're so close, if the head of the department finds out, he'll definitely lock me up.'

'I have a favour to ask.'

'Oh?'

Zhang Yong narrowed his eyes.

The Party Affairs Department has a favour to ask? Ridiculous.

No matter what the matter is, it's impossible to ask for help from the Fuxing Society Secret Service. That would be an insult.

'Tell me, what is it?'

'Captain Zhang shouldn't support Commander Xuan in his bid to become the Director of the Third Division, should he?'

'You're talking about this?'

'Yes.'

Jin Lin's smile was full of confidence.

As if what he was saying was a very trivial matter.

'What's in it for me?'

Zhang Yong was also very direct.

When working for the authorities, it's all about exchanging interests. You have to think about the benefits first.

If there are no benefits, get lost!

'Do you know why Commander Xuan is here?'

'Why?'

'To prevent you from taking action against Du Yuesheng and Huang Jinrong.'

'How do you know?'

'Haven't you heard any news yourself?'

'Heard what?'

'Many people are telling tales about you behind your back. Even your boss is under a lot of pressure.'

'What kind of tales?'

'That you've made everyone in Shanghai panic, and that people are suffering...'

'What?'

'People are in a panic, and people are suffering.'

'I...'

Zhang Yong was stunned.

Really. His eyes were wide open.

Shocked.

People were in a panic!

People were suffering!

He was actually associated with these words.

Holy shit!

Do I have such a reputation?

I'm just a fucking small team leader in the Secret Service of the Rensheng Society, and I've caused people on the Shanghai beach to panic and people to suffer?

No way. I have to write about this in my diary.

When I'm 80, I'll flip through the diary and show it off to my descendants.

Your grandfather was good at nothing else. But once upon a time, he made the Shanghai Bund, the Oriental Pearl, the foreign settlement, a place where people were scared and people couldn't make a living!

Mom, yeah, just for this achievement, there's a chance that I'll be in history books in the future!

The name Zhang Yong will be remembered for thousands of years.

But...

Was I really that awesome?

Was it really the case that people were in a panic and living in dire straits on the Bund? Let me see...

'You don't believe me?'

'No, I don't.'

'Think about it. How many times have you fired your gun on the Bund?'

'Well...'

Zhang Yong thought about it. It seemed like there had been a lot.

One, two, three, four, five, six...

Forget it, I can't remember.

There had been quite a few.

'I see.'

Zhang Yong muttered to himself.

He suddenly remembered some strange reactions from the department heads.

It seems that the Director has also been under some pressure. The person who reported the blackmail is also quite influential.

At least, he is able to speak directly to the Director.

So, who could it be?

It is impossible that it is Madam. She should be quite satisfied with herself now.

It is also impossible that it is Commander Qian. He has a good impression of himself. Otherwise, he would not have given me a pass to the Director's office.

There are no more than ten of these passes within the Fuxing Society.

However, the two of them are the only ones who can be sure to have a favourable impression. As for the others, who are hiding in the shadows, who hates him, who knows?

It is certain that Vice-Commander Yang definitely has a bad impression of himself. He may be behind the scenes.

And Zhang Xiaolin definitely wants to get rid of him.

I suddenly remembered, what was it that Miyamoto took so much treasure to bribe someone?

Could it be that he was bribing his own nemesis?

Trying to get someone to kill him?

Trying to make himself like Yuan Chonghuan?

And what exactly is the position of Du Yuesheng and Huang Jinrong?

These two guys must have very close relationships with many high-ranking officials. I may have violated their interests. If they say a few words of complaint, I'll be in trouble.

Fortunately, the Chief didn't do anything to me. He just told me to be careful.

I'm getting a little angry.

I worked so hard to catch the Japanese spies, and now someone is trying to stab me in the back?

Damn it!

Xuan Tiewu is probably one of them.

If he gets himself removed, the Chief will lose a capable assistant, and he will seize the opportunity to rise.

There is no doubt that once this Third Division is established, it will definitely compete with Boss Dai for power. It will be like the ancient East and West Factories, which were at each other's throats.

'You don't want the Third Division to be established, do you?'

'No,'

Jin Lin answered frankly.

Zhang Yong glanced at Ding Mo Village in the distance.

This guy...

'He can't compete with Xuan Tiewu. It's better to go down together than to fight for something you can't have.'

'That's ruthless.'

'It's in the interests of both our families.'

'Okay, you've convinced me. Tell me, what do you want me to do? Do you want me to relay your words to our department head?'

Zhang Yong was also open about it.

Some things are easier to communicate when they are laid out.

Xu Enzeng didn't want the Third Section to be established. Boss Dai didn't want the Third Section to be established either.

That was a common language.

Although the two companies have been fighting for years, their hatred is as deep as the sea. However, if there is an external enemy, they still have to work together to fight it.

This Xuan Tiewu is the target that the two companies need to work together to deal with.

'Yes. Please convey this.'

'Okay. I will definitely convey it.'

'Then it's fine.'

'If that's the case, won't your Director Ding feel very disappointed?'

'Commander Xuan will only hate your Director even more. No one in the Fuxing Society supports him, so how can he let your Director go?'

'Haha.'

Zhang Yong laughed bitterly.

Damn. This Jin Lin, his mouth is unforgiving!

They are both people.

The price for Xuan Tiewu's failure to rise to power is the sacrifice of Ding Muchun. I wonder what Ding Muchun will think?

In the future, Ding Muchun will definitely turn his back on Xu Enzeng, right?

What is certain is that on this side, Chu Zuo has interfered with Xuan Tiewu's good plans. The two will definitely become enemies. Once Xuan Tiewu gets the chance, he will definitely retaliate furiously against Chu Zuo.

In fact...

In the later stages of the war, Xuan Tiewu did get his chance.

Chu Zuo's accidental death was definitely closely related to the relentless pressure from people like Xuan Tiewu and Li Shizhen.

'Commander Xuan!'

'Commander Xuan!'

There was a stir outside. It turned out to be Xuan Tiewu arriving.

Good, the dinner could begin.

Xuan Tiewu delivered an impassioned speech.

Zhang Yong didn't catch the exact content. It seemed like he said a lot, but also like he didn't say anything.

Thinking back to what some newspapers said in later generations, it was a load of correct nonsense.

It was more or less the case.

Finally...

dinner began.

'What is this?'

'Braised oxtail.'

'And this?'

'Poached razor clams.'

'This?'

'Rosemary and garlic-crusted French lamb chops...'

'This?'

Zhang Yong asked without shame.

This time, the banquet was not very enjoyable. Because there was only one acquaintance nearby.

Cao Mengqi and the others were not there. Jin Lin was not there either. They had all scattered to other tables. Only Chen Mei was there. He didn't know the others.

He buried his head and ate hard.

After eating, they had free time. They gathered in groups of two or three.

Zhang Yong kept in mind Li Boqi's words and did not give Xuan Tiewu the opportunity to meet with him in secret. So, after finishing eating, he immediately went to the casino next door and sat down at a gambling table.

This place was the most crowded and lively. This would be a good way to prevent others from speaking to him alone.

In case someone came looking for him, he could also use the excuse that he was in the middle of something.

I'm just a bad gambler, so what?

If I win: I'm having a lucky streak, so I can't be interrupted.

If I lose: I want to get my money back. I'm not willing to accept that.

I believe the other person is also a smart person. They definitely won't interrupt at this time.

Right.

That's it.

Anyway, I just made more than 6,000 yuan, so I'll just lose it back at most.

Suddenly, I saw Li Boqi's gaze. So I asked with a questioning look. Li Boqi nodded. It means it's okay. Zhang Yong was relieved.

Come, tonight, I will gamble with the drug... no, I will fight with the drug.

'Captain Zhang likes to play this too?' Jin Lin sat down next to Zhang Yong. It was as if they had met a soulmate.

'Play occasionally.' Zhang Yong hoped that he would sit next to him.

This way, even if Xuan Tiewu sent someone to look for him, he would be hesitant.

Of course, it is also possible that he is overthinking it.

Other people are the dignified Commander Xuan, and they may not look down on him, a small team leader.

Could the Third Section not have been established without him, Zhang Yong? Ridiculous. He, Xuan Tiewu, is also the trusted aide of the viceroy.

'What are you playing?'

'Big or small?'

'I'll play too.'

'Great!'

Zhang Yong took out 100 taels of silver and exchanged it for ten chips.

The stake was too small. He had to play slowly. Otherwise, how would he get through the night? He would need to stay at least until after midnight before he could leave.

'Place your bets and hands off the table!'

The dealer put down the dice cup. He made a gesture.

Zhang Yong chose small as usual. Double. He wanted to buy time, so of course he couldn't go all in.

Even if he loses, he still has 6,300 yuan to wait it out.

'Then I'll go for big,'

Jin Lin said with a smile.

Zhang Yong's face was expressionless.

'Open!'

The dealer opened the cup.

One, three, three, seven points, small.

Zhang Yong won.

Jin Lin lost.

'Captain Zhang, you're really lucky,' Jin Lin said.

'Tonight seems to be going well.' Zhang Yong deliberately put on a confident look. This is the attitude that a bad gambler should have!

'More?'

'Yes!'

Zhang Yong pushed all 200 chips forward.

It didn't matter if he won or lost. He had earned it without any effort. It didn't matter if he lost everything.

Coming from the future, he knows that gamblers always end up losing their families. So he doesn't even think about winning. He just wants to lose all the money he's won and stop right away.

He doesn't need money anyway. As long as he catches more Japanese spies, the money will just keep rolling in.

Right now, it seems like the Japanese spies don't have any money, but there are still Koreans. And Taiwanese. And Manchurians.

Kawashima Yoshiko must be rich. She's a princess. How could she not be rich?

'Place your bets and hands off the table!'

A new round begins.

Zhang Yong continues to bet on small. Double.

And wins again.

200 taels of silver becomes 400 taels of silver.

Continue...

Still bet on small. Double.

Suddenly, a hand reaches out from behind and pushes his chip to big, seven times.

Zhang Yong: ???

Who?

Turn around. It's not Yan Ruzi.

It's actually Gu Xiaoru!

Eh?

She's here too?

Wow. What's the theme of tonight's banquet?

Yan Ruzi is here. So is Gu Xiaoru. Have they met?

Just as they're about to speak, Gu Xiaoru suddenly sits down, right in his lap. She's like a lazy kitten, nestled in his arms.

Zhang Yong: ???

Confused. What's going on?

What does Gu Xiaoru want? She's being overly friendly...

'Stay with me tonight!'

Gu Xiaoru says in an extremely soft voice.

Zhang Yong: ...

Wow. Is there such a thing as happiness?

Of course he nodded repeatedly. How could he refuse such a good thing?

It would be like being struck by lightning, right?

"Open!'

The dealer opened the cup.

Three, four, six, thirteen points. Big.

Zhang Yong: ???

He actually bet again?

No way. Is he the son of good fortune tonight?

Then he reacted. This was Gu Xiaoru's decision. If there was good luck, it should also be her good luck.

'Whatever I win, I get to keep,' Gu Xiaoru said coquettishly.

'Fine,' Zhang Yong said, no problem.

Take it, take it.

No matter how much you win, you can keep it all.

He still really liked Gu Xiaoru. He even doted on her a little. Naturally, he did whatever she said.

Of all the women he had met, she was the one who most closely matched the image of the little wifey in his heart. In fact, last time, when the two of them were in love, she had also been the one who had most tickled his heart.

In the final analysis, it all comes down to one thing:

he wants to keep her for himself in the long term.