Chapter 127: Money before life

Invite you to dinner?

An arrangement by the boss?

No way. The boss won't reimburse me.

Refused.

'No.'

'This is the boss's order.'

'The boss told me to kill the enemy, I have no complaints. Let me go pick up girls, no way.'

'You...'

Yang Shanfang was speechless.

He thought the young man was stubborn.

Chasing girls was a great thing. How could you refuse? Have you grown up?

Oh, this guy already has two women.

No. Three. Three...

The third one is still openly kept in the Songhu office. It's downright lawless. But the boss tacitly approved. Then it's fine.

'I'm very busy today.'

'What are you so busy with?'

'Are you really not going to care about the empty treasury department?'

'No, that won't do. We have to at least put on a show.'

'At the train station, there should be some movement from He Shengyi's side.'

'Yan Guangkun is there to keep an eye on things.'

'Can he tell who the Japanese invaders are?'

'No.'

'And I have to go harass Fang Muyu as well.'

'You...'

Yang Shanfang is speechless.

When this little guy puts it like that, it seems like he's quite busy.

A day's worth of time, and it's all been arranged to perfection. Wait. There's still the Shengpingliang matter. I haven't even started dealing with it yet!

Well, there really is no time to eat with Song Ziyu.

This little guy, so single-minded. He's so stubborn, he won't even give the Director of the Department face.

'You guys go to the train station and wait for me.'

Zhang Yong dismissed Zhong Yang and Wu Liuqi.

But he did see the mark left by Huang Shang. The other party has something they want to see me alone about.

I hope Zhuo Yung didn't run off with the money for the pastries.

Otherwise...

Damn it, that's 50,000 silver dollars!

I've lost 50,000 silver dollars! That's enough for Li Yunlong to live on for a year!

He finished breakfast hastily. He went out.

He deliberately drove to a remote corner. He waited for Huang Shang to appear.

Sure enough, not long after, Huang Shang appeared.

This old guy is really something. He's very good at finding people.

Last time, he managed to find the hotel room I booked without my telling him.

Open the car door. Get out.

'Where's Zhuo Yungui?'

'I haven't seen him.'

'He ran off with the money?'

'I don't think so.'

'What did he do then?'

'He didn't say. He just promised to be back in three days.'

'Okay, let's wait then!'

Zhang Yong's heart ached. It's fine if Zhuo Yungui comes back. But if he doesn't...

Damn it! I'll lose 50,000 taels of silver! That's enough for Li Yunlong...

'You have something on your mind?'

'I've already sent word to the Jiuyan Mountains. Li Yunya will be here soon with his men.'

'How many men?'

'A dozen or so!'

'That's so few?'

Zhang Yong frowned. He was a little disappointed.

Why did only a dozen men come? What can they do? Are they all as good as Yan Shuangying?

'What do you want them to do?'

'Protect the grain convoy.'

'What?'

'I've now taken over Shengping Grain. I need some armed men. To protect the grain on the road.'

'You...'

Huang Shang was a little surprised.

Zhang Yong had actually taken over Shengping Grain? How was that possible?

He was just a small character in the Fuxing Society! How could Wu Yuanfu's Shengping Grain fall into his hands?

'Our department head arranged it.'

'Oh.'

'Tell your daughter to bring a few more people over.'

'There are many checkpoints along the way. It's not possible to have too many people. It's easy to cause trouble. You have to come in small groups.'

'No problem, I'll give you special passes. You can pass through the checkpoints without inspection in the future.'

'That would be best.'

Huang Shang let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Li Yunyang was of course not his daughter. She was the guerrilla team leader in southern Anhui.

After the main Red Army had set off on the Long March, some local troops stayed behind to continue fighting, becoming guerrilla forces. The fighting was very difficult.

Facing the pursuit and blockades of the superior enemy, the guerrillas suffered heavy losses and were in a difficult situation.

According to the instructions of the higher authorities, the guerrillas were to disperse and survive as their top priority.

It so happened that Zhang Yong needed people here, so it was decided to use Zhang Yong as a cover. The personnel were placed under Zhang Yong's command to get through this most difficult time.

'How is your daughter doing?'

'What?'

'How is her marksmanship?'

'It's okay.'

'What do you mean by 'okay'?'

'It's just so-so!'

'How far can you shoot with a pistol? How far can you shoot with a rifle?'

'Well, I'm not sure.'

Huang Shang was cautious and did not answer.

He was worried that Zhang Yong would become suspicious.

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In fact, Li Yunyang was a very good shot.

She was a rare female Red Army soldier with excellent marksmanship.

She was also good at martial arts. Otherwise, how could a woman become the leader of a guerrilla unit? Who would believe you?

'Okay...'

Zhang Yong didn't pursue the matter.

Judging from Huang Shang's reaction, he guessed that this Li Yunyang was a 'failure'.

It was understandable. A female bandit. How capable could she be?

She might not even be able to defeat herself.

He was a man after all. He had an innate advantage.

Never mind. We'll wait until she arrives.

If she's capable, let her carry out secret missions. If she's not, she can really only protect the food.

'Is there anything else?'

'No.'

'Then I'll give you a task. Keep an eye on Tian Qingyuan.'

'Who?'

'The chairman of the Commercial Bank. He's a Japanese spy.'

'Huh?'

Huang Shang was slightly shocked.

Tian Qingyuan? He knew that name too.

Not only was he a big businessman and a wealthy man, he also controlled a big bank.

Such a person was actually a Japanese spy?

That was incredible.

The Japanese invaders had infiltrated too deeply.

It was terrifying.

He must report to the organisation.

He had already reported Wu Yuanfu's case to the organisation.

The organisation was also very surprised.

They had thought that the Japanese spies were hiding in the political and military fields. They had never imagined that they would be so deeply entrenched in the economic field.

Wu Yuanfu was already deep enough. This Tian Qingyuan is even deeper.

But the underground party organisation is currently very weak and is unable to take action. They can only hope for the best from the Fuxing Society.

'Keep an eye on him. Report to me at any time if there is any news.'

'You...'

Huang Shang wanted to say something but stopped.

He guessed what Zhang Yong was going to do.

This guy, he really lives up to the name 'Society for Revival'. He's obsessed with making money.

Kidnapping Wu Yuanfu was extremely bold.

Now he's even going after Tian Qingyuan. He really has no regard for the law.

As an old underground party member, Huang Shang himself felt danger for Zhang Yong. He really values money over his life!

'What's wrong with you?'

Zhang Yong noticed the change in Huang Shang's expression.

Huang Shang shook his head. Indicating that he was fine.

Kidnapping is strictly forbidden by the underground party organisation. But Zhang Yong planned this. And Zhang Yong is a member of the Restoration Society...

'Are you scared?'

'No.'

'Then what are you thinking?'

'I'm thinking that we could plan ahead and make more careful arrangements...'

'Okay. You make the arrangements.'

'Me?'

'Yes! You did a good job last time. Keep up the good work.'

'I...'

Huang Shang was speechless.

In fact, Zhuo Yungui had done it last time.

He was completely passive. Someone else had done it. He had to help Zhuo Yungui out.

Otherwise, things would get out of hand...

'He can't do it. I'll do it.'

Suddenly, a rough voice came from the side.

Zhang Yong was instantly relieved.

It was Zhuo Yungui who had returned. The 50,000 taels of silver had not been lost.

Turn around.

and found that it was indeed Zhuo Yungui.

He reached out.

'I've spent all the money. I'll owe you for now.'

'What? Spent it all?'

Zhang Yong's eyes suddenly widened like copper bells.

Big brother, that's 50,000 taels of silver!

You spent it all?

Which courtesan did you end up buying out?

Even if you bought out a courtesan, it wouldn't take 50,000 taels of silver! Who's worth that much!

'Yes. I spent it all.'

'You...'

'You have two options. One, I slowly pay you back. The other, I work for you for the rest of my life. Is that worth 50,000 taels of silver?'

'I choose the latter! Deal! You can't go back on your word!'

Zhang Yong immediately changed his mind.

Fifty thousand taels of silver for a talent, it's worth it.

Although this guy has the talent of a genius, he is indeed useful in critical moments.

Look at the kidnapping of Wu Yuanfu. He didn't hesitate for a second. I like people who are decisive. They get things done.

'Okay, let's get started right away!'

'Wait!'

Zhang Yong called out urgently.

Don't rush!

Let me find an opportunity to meet Tian Qingyuan first and confirm his identity.