Chapter 410: Mental Victory Method

Night, Nanshi, Niujiao Pear Garden.

Light breeze and drizzle. With a slight chill. Invading the city.

Zhang Yong is listening to the opera alone.

A lot happened during the day, and he is not happy inside.

So he came out to listen to the opera.

Chen Gongshu was busy taking Zhao Lijun to the hospital to get his injuries treated. He couldn't take care of him for the time being.

The others also couldn't comment on the incident.

Chen Gongshu's report was that Zhang Yong and Zhao Lijun had a fight. Each was at fault.

The words 'had a fight' were very revealing.

It was unknown how the committee would handle the situation. But it was certain that this was a relatively serious internal conflict. There would definitely be disciplinary action.

The punishments within the Fuxing Society include warnings, confinement, demotion, imprisonment, etc. But it's strange. There was no salary penalty. I've never heard of that before.

Yu Lexing's judgment is that it was probably a demotion.

After all, Zhang Yong was far away in Tianjin, and it would have been too late to execute the other punishments.

Only this demotion could be executed quickly and effectively.

However, Zhang Yong was originally a squad leader. There seems to be no room for demotion.

Could it be a demotion to the rank of ordinary field worker? There is no such thing.

A demotion to the rank of ordinary field worker would be a demotion to the bottom. This is a very severe punishment.

Since they were fighting with each other, it means both sides are to blame. Since Zhang Yong was demoted to the bottom, what about Zhao Lijun? Shouldn't he also be demoted to the bottom?

I guess the head of the department is also having a headache...

If I had known, I shouldn't have sent Zhao Lijun. He started trouble for no reason.

'Shaolong, don't be sad...'

'I'm not worried about the punishment. I just feel that this incident really has nothing to do with me. I really never objected to Zhao Lijun becoming the Shanghai station manager. I had no idea what the higher-ups had planned.'

'In life, there are many things that are beyond our control. You can't stop all the trouble.'

Yu Lewei didn't have any qualms about it.

His relationship with Zhao Lijun was also not good.

In fact, apart from Shen Zui, he didn't get along with anyone else.

Yu Lexing and Shen Zui were relatives. With this connection, naturally others saw him and Shen Zui as one and the same.

Even if the two of them did not consciously stick together, others would still treat them as a small group.

If Shen Zui did something wrong, Yu Lexing would also be implicated.

Similarly, if Yu Lexing did something wrong, Shen Zui would also be implicated.

Previously, when Shen Zui had a conflict with Xu Yuanju, Yu Lexing was removed from the centre of power.

Otherwise, why would he be an action instructor? That's a real backwater.

Being a squad leader is more lucrative than being an action instructor.

'Why don't we secretly kill him?' Cao Mengqi suddenly whispered. "He died in the hospital after being seriously injured. Who would know?'

'No!" Zhang Yong was shocked.

This old Cao is crazier than I am. He actually thought of killing Zhao Lijun.

That's too fierce.

It's not allowed.

Not to mention that Zhao Lijun is the deputy section chief of the headquarters. Although it's a nominal position, his rank is indeed very high. He is three levels higher than Li Boqi.

If you can think of it, how can Chen Gongshu not think of it?

At this moment, the hospital must be under tight guard by Chen Gongshu. It is impossible for outsiders to carry out an assassination.

To act rashly would be to provoke Chen Gongshu.

In his report to the Director, Chen Gongshu had actually secretly defended Zhang Yong.

He had described the situation as a mutual brawl.

To directly confront Chen Gongshu would be to be ungrateful and ignorant.

'No!'

Yu Lexing also clearly expressed his opposition.

The situation was now very serious. Fortunately, no one had died. There was still room for manoeuvre.

If someone had died, the governor would be in a difficult position and would have to severely punish Zhang Yong. That would not be a good thing. In the current situation, there is actually still a lot of room for manoeuvre.

Anyway, no matter what the outcome, there is no way he will be locked up or go to prison.

As long as he has freedom of movement, everything else is fine.

Even if he has to resign. In the end, doesn't Zhang Yong call the shots?

When it comes to catching Japanese spies, who can replace him?

And there's also the money...

To be honest, Yu Lexing is also wide-eyed.

He never imagined that Zhang Yong would dare to use a Japanese spy to directly deceive the Japanese secret service.

That was a veritable fraud!

Obviously, he didn't catch Zhang Ben Zheng, but he got 10,000 taels of silver for just talking nonsense.

Yu Lesheng couldn't figure out why Tomoe and Tomoe could be so easily fooled.

Did their intelligence all suddenly drop when they met Zhang Yong?

I really am impressed by this guy.

I reckon when Tomoe and Eagle Two come to their senses, they'll be spitting blood.

And Takeo Kishida, he actually got sucked into the same boat as Zhang Yong. He thought he'd be fine...

I'm impressed.

I really am.

I'm impressed in a capital letter.

What's the point of someone like that?

He might as well have joined the Air Force. He's got nothing to do with the Fuxing Society from now on. So that seat is...

'Let's watch the show!'

'Watch the show!'

Zhang Yong was annoyed. He didn't want to say anything more.

Yu Lexing and Cao Mengqi then sat down to watch the show as well.

Due to the rain, not many people came to watch the show. They didn't see any bigwigs.

There were only 20 to 30 people in the garden, which could accommodate 500 people, making it look sparse. It was a bit deserted. But the opera performers were quite dedicated.

Suddenly, Zhang Yong's mind twitched.

But a red dot appeared at the edge of the map. It was approaching Liyuan.

Doubt.

A Japanese person is actually coming to watch the opera?

That's rare.

This Ox Horn Pear Garden is not a famous opera house, and usually doesn't have any big clients. So why has a Japanese person suddenly appeared?

Could it be that they're here to search for me?

So he secretly increased his vigilance.

In the end...

it turned out to be a false alarm.

The red dot appeared at the entrance to the opera house. It was actually a crisp and fresh-looking girl.

Huh?

A Japanese girl?

It really was a Japanese girl!

Although, her attire was completely in the Chinese girl style.

She was very pretty.

She was almost the most exquisite woman Zhang Yong had ever met,

note, exquisite. Not beautiful. There are many types of beauty. Each has its own beauty. Styles may not be exactly the same.

'It's her?' Yu Lexing was also a little surprised.

'Who?' Zhang Yong asked.

'Aoi Akiyama.'

'What does she do?'

'She's a teacher at a Japanese language school. Her father is Akiyama Shigeaki. He was the Japanese consul general in Tianjin.'

'Huh...'

Zhang Yong couldn't help but think of Muto Junko.

Was this going to be a similar plot? He would make a dazzling entrance as the protagonist, and have a lingering love affair with Akiyama Aoi...

In the end, Junko would sacrifice herself for justice and the protagonist. Her spirit would linger on...

Well, I'm just being paranoid. I'm not an undercover agent. How could she...

Suddenly, her eyes flickered, and she saw another girl walk in.

Tall.

Slim.

Pretty.

Oh no!

It's his wife!

Well, one of them...

It's that Mei, Mei, Mei...

Crap, what's the Mei again?

They got married in a church. Three sisters. She's the second one.

The eldest is called Mei Lu, and the youngest is Mei Ke. And the middle one is called... Mei, what's the other one?

Damn it.

I've forgotten the name of my own wife!

If she finds out...

And I want to consummate the marriage? You're on your own!

He racked his brains.

He searched his mind.

He was finished. He just couldn't think of it.

The more he panicked, the more his mind went blank.

What other character is there with the radical 'king'? Yingluo? Meilu? It doesn't seem to be it...

Just then, the girl glanced at him. It was as if she had known he was there all along. She even gave him a little smile.

Zhang Yong: ...

Judging by the way the plot was developing, she must have fallen in love with him.

She seemed to be telling him that she was ready. Waiting for him to come to the bridal chamber.

But...

He had forgotten her name!

If she found out...

He forced a weak smile. It was his way of saying 'yes'.

Listen, I've got something going on today. We can talk again next time.

As the ancients said, if the feelings are long-lasting, why worry about the time of day? No rush...

When I remember your name, I'll come find you...

Suddenly, he slapped himself on the head.

What a fool.

If he couldn't remember, someone else could!

"Instructor Yu, what was the name of the girl who just came in?'

'You mean the one who just came in? I don't know. I'll go ask.'

'No need,'

Zhang Yong was afraid Yu Le Xing would misunderstand.

Then he reacted again. She is his wife!

They have already been married.

In this era, being married is considered to be officially married.

The new life movement of the committee does not seem to have the concept of marriage registration. The people only recognise being married after the wedding ceremony.

'Sister Mei!'

Seeing Aoi-ko Akiyama standing up.

Oh, this Japanese woman seems to be quite polite?

The key point is...

He is Mei's... husband!

So the next time Aoi Akiyama encounters him, she should call him brother-in-law?

Haha!

Mental victory.

When I go back to Shanghai, I'll steal her away too...

Huh?

Oops. Degenerated.

Why do I have such evil thoughts? Robbing a woman from the people?

Take a deep breath.

Repeatedly tell yourself to be a good person...

As a result, when Mei... was talking to Aoi, she quietly turned her head to look at him and threw him a flirtatious glance.

Zhang Yong: ...

I'm doomed.

She's flirting with me!

This is serious. This is serious.

What was her name again? Pounded his head. Mei what?

Suddenly saw someone quietly approaching. Reported to Yu Lexing. Yu Lexing nodded. Came to Zhang Yong's side and whispered, 'That woman is called Mei Xiao. She's also a teacher at the Japanese school.'

'Really?' Zhang Yong suddenly let out a sigh of relief.

So her name is Mei Xiao!

I'm so dead!

I've been thinking about it for ages.

Mei Xiao, Mei Xiao. That's right. Her name is Mei Xiao. It doesn't have the character for king.

The other two both have the character for king. She's the only one with the character for bamboo. Really. Who do you think you are to be so special? With a weird name like that...

'Shaolong, do you suspect she's a Japanese spy?'

'Her? No. No,'

Zhang Yong hurriedly shook his head. She is his wife. How could she be a Japanese spy?

She has been married to him. A Japanese spy would never do such a thing.

'Then you pay special attention to her...'

'Because she is pretty...'

Zhang Yong told the truth.

Yu Lexing then stopped asking questions.

So that's it.

I understand.

This guy, really young.

All young people have bad habits. He has them too. In fact, all men have them.

It just depends on whether there is a chance. It's just a matter of ability.

Mei Xiao and Junko talked for a while, and then suddenly walked over to Zhang Yong.

Zhang Yong: ?

What is she going to do?

Yu Le Xing and the others were secretly on their guard.

They saw Mei Xiao come over to Zhang Yong and sit down next to him.

Then...

She leaned half her body against Zhang Yong.

Zhang Yong: ?

Yu Le Xing: ?

The others: ?

What's going on?

Why did she suddenly lean against him?

Zhang Yong didn't expect her to be so bold, and whispered, 'Don't be silly, this is a public place...'

'What? Don't you like me anymore?' Mei Xiao giggled, oblivious to everyone else, 'We've only been married in a ceremony, we haven't consummated the marriage yet. What? You don't want to consummate the marriage anymore?'

Yu Le Xing: ? ? ?

Everyone else: ? ? ?

They weren't there when the ghost was caught, so they didn't know Mei Xiao.

What marriage ceremony?

What consummation of the marriage?

Zhang Yong rolled his eyes. There was no way to explain!

Suddenly, he saw Junko in front of him looking back curiously at the two of them. Her eyes were full of clear-eyed stupidity.

Okay. She was indeed inexperienced. It was as if she were a blank piece of paper.

'What is your relationship with Junko?'

'I rely on her to protect myself!'

'So you deliberately let her see me?'

'Why? Don't you want to lean on her to give yourself an extra shield?'

'Her?'

'The Akiyama family behind her has quite a bit of power. The military police dare not provoke them.'

'Really?'

Zhang Yong was secretly surprised.

He searched his memory hard.

Unfortunately, there really wasn't any information on the Akiyama family.

However, her father had managed to become the Consul General in Tianjin, so he must be a formidable person. The military police certainly wouldn't dare provoke him lightly.

'I'm leaving!'

'What will you say if she asks?'

'I'll say you're my boyfriend.'

'We've already been married.'

'But we haven't consummated the marriage.'

'Er...'

Zhang Yong was defeated.

Mei Xiao stood up and turned to leave.

This woman.

She really knows how to control herself.

She is truly the ace in the espionage world!

Never mind, just concentrate on the show.

'Pop!'

At that moment, there was a gunshot outside.

Zhang Yong's expression stiffened.

Shit!

Has someone ambushed me?

Damn it! It must be Zhao Lijun! That son of a bitch! I really lost out not killing him before!

As soon as the gunshot rang out, there was a moment of chaos in the Pear Garden.

Mei Xiao quickly grabbed Junko, brought her to Zhang Yong, put her in Zhang Yong's arms, and whispered, 'Quick, take her away!'