Chapter 206 General Filson's Difficulties
Chapter 206 General Filson's Difficulties
No. 1 Changde Road.
Wu Jingzhong drank the mutton soup, smacked his lips and frowned:
"The taste is too bland. I think the cooking skills of this chef from Eastern Guangdong, who I hired at such a high cost every month, are very poor."
"Who drinks mutton soup so late at night? Do you think you don't go to the toilet often enough?
“When you get older, you have to eat light food.
"I asked him to give you less mutton offal."
Mei Qiuju smiled gently.
"You said that Ziyi, this kid, would always come to see me during the holidays no matter how busy he was.
“It’s been almost a year and I haven’t even received a phone call on my birthday.
"I've hurt him so much in vain."
As she spoke, she mentioned her nephew Mei Ziyi.
Wu Jingzhong put down the soup spoon and said unhappily: "I went to study abroad, and my horizons were broadened. I am the best in the world, so how can I leave room for others?
“And your brother, I gave him most of my property out of kindness.
“He deceived his superiors and subordinates.
“If Ruirui and Zhiyou hadn’t discovered it in time, I would have become an employee of the Mei family.
"snort.
"If it weren't for your kindness, I would have dealt with them long ago."
“Okay, okay.
"Mei Shao has already realized his mistake. Besides, he is quite honest now. He just sold some things on the black market. It won't bother you." Mei Qiuju said guiltily.
"honest?
"I hope so."
Wu Jingzhong snorted coldly and said nothing more.
"I think Li Ya cares a lot about Ying Xue, you have to give him some advice on this matter.
"Once you get carried away with feelings, it's hard to get back on track."
Mei Qiuju said.
"What's difficult?
"Do you think Li Ya is your brother who is dumber than a pig?
"He was the most outstanding graduate ever taught by Yu Lexing.
“He is a person that Jianfeng has high hopes for.
"Beauty can only make him dazzled for a while. In his eyes, women are not as important as stuttering."
Wu Jingzhong said dissatisfiedly.
"What do you mean.
"Just chat, don't yell at me, it's just that the mutton soup is not ready.
"Look at your temper."
Mei Qiuju picked up the bowl he put down, rolled her eyes and stood up.
"It's okay. Tell your brother to stop committing suicide!" Wu Jingzhong said.
"understood."
Mei Qiuju was just about to enter the kitchen.
The guard's voice sounded outside the door: "Stationmaster, Captain Li wants to see you."
"Let him in." Wu Jingzhong ordered.
Li Ya walked in, bowed with a smile, and said, "Teacher, Master's wife."
"Li Ya.
"You came just in time. Your master's wife has cooked some mutton soup. Have a bowl of it while it's hot."
Wu Jingzhong greeted him warmly.
Li Ya was not polite either. Although he was thin, he was a big eater. He had almost digested the bowl of pig intestine noodles.
"How does it taste?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a gentle smile, his arms folded.
“It’s much better than what’s sold outside.
"Teacher, I came here today to ask you something."
After drinking the soup, Li Ya started talking about business.
"What's the matter?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.
"Mr. Mei has agreed to my marriage with Yingxue, but Yingxue said that he would seek your and Master's wife's opinions.
"you……"
Li Ya raised his eyebrows and asked.
“What opinion can I have.
"The matchmaker's words are more important than anything else. If Mei Shao agrees, you can marry her."
Wu Jingzhong smiled indifferently.
What Li Ya asked was "opinions".
According to his character, if he really wanted to marry, he would just announce it directly and arrogantly.
Obviously, this guy is gradually "coming to his senses".
There is no need to go to such lengths to make the point clear so that Li Ya won't use his words to shut up the Mei father and daughter.
Although Wu Jingzhong could completely ignore the feelings of the father and daughter.
But that wasn't his style.
“Yingxue and Mr. Mei revealed Ma Hansan’s batch of goods to me last night.
“She said it was Deputy Station Master Yu who transferred it to the Red Zone.
"You know the result. I fell into Ma Hansan's hands."
Li Ya glanced at Wu Jingzhong and said.
“Women’s words.
"Women, of course, have a long tongue.
"Do you think it's Yu Zecheng's stuff?"
Wu Jingzhong asked calmly.
“I went to ask Yu Zhu… the deputy station chief this morning, and he acted very normal and even gave me some advice.
“I even deliberately provoked him with words.
“Nothing happened.
“So I don’t think it looks like his stuff.”
Li Ya answered truthfully.
He is the favorite disciple of Liu Xiong the Eagle. Although his eyes are as sharp as a peacock, he can still be fooled by ordinary tricks.
"And then..." Wu Jingzhong looked at him with a smile.
Li Ya looked at him for two seconds, then understood instantly, smiled and nodded:
"I understand."
"You don't understand." Wu Jingzhong shook his head.
“You have to understand your place in the station!
“Some things have to be seen.
“Look at it from a higher perspective and explore your own value.
“Women are just empty shells.
"When you're my age, you'll have a lot of enlightenment."
He tapped the table with his fingers and smiled.
“Thank you for the guidance, teacher.
"Also, I want to borrow some money from you to settle Ma Hansan's account."
Li Ya spoke somewhat embarrassedly.
“Well, this is business.
"How much is left?" Wu Jingzhong asked.
"Three thousand US dollars." Li Ya said.
“I can lend you some money.
"But you have to pay it back as soon as possible. Can you do it in a month at most?"
Wu Jingzhong agreed.
Three thousand dollars is no big deal for him.
He just wanted to force Li Ya to make quick money.
It is easy to go astray when trying to make quick money, and often leave behind many handles.
Naturally, the more leverage he has, the better, so that he can control Li Ya, or fight back at a critical moment and catch this person.
“Time is a little tight.
“I’ll try my best.
"Teacher, then I'm leaving?"
Li Ya frowned.
Wu Jingzhong nodded and watched Li Ya leave.
"Didn't you say that he's not suitable to be our niece's son-in-law? Why don't you just say it directly?" Mei Qiuju asked.
“It is better to demolish ten temples than to break up a marriage.
"Don't you understand this?"
Wu Jingzhong smiled faintly.
He originally wanted to use Mei Yingxue's identity as a military spy to take advantage of Li Ya after Li Ya got married, and then use the Secret Service's employment rules to squeeze Li Ya out.
Or get hold of something against Li Ya.
But after thinking about it, I still feel it is inappropriate.
Mei Yingxue is his niece after all.
Even if we were to sever ties with our relatives for the sake of justice, this relationship cannot be shaken off.
The current situation is treacherous and Wu Jingzhong does not allow himself to take any risks.
So, he changed his mind temporarily tonight.
He said a few words to Li Ya.
Let him check Mei Yingxue himself.
Moreover, he believed that with the instigation of Hong Zhiyou and Yu Zecheng, Li Ya would take ruthless action.
Wu Jingzhong knows Li Ya.
When he was in special training in the Qingpu class, this guy strived to be the first in everything.
To achieve the goal, he would do anything, even at the cost of his own life.
Women are not a necessity for Li Ya.
When self-esteem and especially money are severely damaged, this person will definitely kill someone.
……
English Club.
Mei Yingxue, who had eaten and drunk her fill, was brushing her teeth in the bathroom.
Don't make the same mistake twice.
Last time, Li Ya was obviously suspicious.
James hugged her plump waist, looking unsatisfied: "Honey, why don't you stay here with me tonight?"
"Ok.
“But I have to give money to that idiot first.
“For your mission, I paid for it myself, three thousand dollars.
"When we get back to England, you have to help me get naturalization."
Mei Yingxue said coquettishly while putting on makeup.
“Don’t worry, my sweetheart.
"This mission is very simple, I'll tell you later.
"I'll go get a glass of milk to replenish my energy and wait for you to come back."
James reluctantly withdrew his hand and rinsed it under the faucet.
Mei Yingxue put on her makeup, put on her clothes and came to the door.
"Mr. James, someone just broke into the third floor and seems to be following Miss Mei." The translator with a middle-parted traitor hair said in English.
"What does he look like?" Mei Yingxue asked.
The traitor leader gave a description.
Mei Yingxue frowned.
It’s Li Ya.
He is stalking himself.
It must have been the last kiss that made him notice something.
Yes, the taste is too strong.
There is nothing a man isn't familiar with.
How could a bowl of pig intestine rice noodle fool you?
"Yingxue, is there any trouble?" James said with grim eyes.
"No big deal, I can handle it.
"Goodbye."
Mei Yingxue smiled sweetly and walked away in her high heels.
James stood at the door, staring at the twisting buttocks disappearing into the corridor, then he looked away.
I can’t play enough.
I can't have enough fun.
“Go check that guy out.
"Is he Yingxue's fiancé?"
James ordered coldly.
"Yes, Mr. James." The traitor leader said respectfully.
Mei Yingxue drove to Li Ya's residence.
She thought about it.
There is no other way to deal with Li Ya.
Just one word.
Pack!
Now that you have installed it, just install it thoroughly.
Pretend to get married.
Pretend until he is so happy that he forgets everything.
"Brother Ya!"
Li Ya is soaking her feet.
The door rang.
Oh, you're coming?
Li Ya sneered, took a deep breath, rubbed his face, and opened the door with a spring breeze: "Yingxue, why are you here?"
“What else can I do?
"Of course I'm giving you money." Mei Yingxue pouted with a little complaint.
Don’t be a fool if you have money… Li Ya quickly took her hand and walked into the house, walked to the fireplace and said gently:
"Yingxue, thank you for your hard work.
"It's so cold at night, and I asked you to come all the way here."
"Kiss me?" Mei Yingxue raised her chin.
There was a hint of disgust in Li Ya's eyes, but he kissed her without any hesitation.
"Didn't you eat pig intestine rice noodle today?" he asked with a smile.
"Hate.
"Last time, seeing your disgusted look, I didn't dare to eat it.
“This is three thousand dollars.
"Guess where I borrowed it from?"
Mei Yingxue took out the money, looking like she was asking for credit.
“Um, your father’s friend?
"Mr. Mei is very popular in Jinhai." Li Ya thought for a moment and said seriously.
“None of his friends are reliable.
"Britain and France sent an international observation group to Jinhai. One of my classmates was the deputy head of the group. His father was a banker in England and was very familiar with the foreign companies in Jinhai.
"I borrowed it from him. Three thousand dollars."
Mei Yingxue looked at him lovingly.
"Yingxue, you, you went to borrow money..." Li Ya said in a deliberately clumsy tone.
"certainly.
"Otherwise, where do you think I was doing?" Mei Yingxue asked.
"I...amn't I worried about you?
“Xue’er, thank you.
"I swear I will treat you well in this life and cherish you as if you were my own life."
Li Ya held her hands and swore deeply.
"I feel relieved when you say this." Mei Yingxue nodded sweetly and snuggled in his arms.
Be gentle and affectionate.
Mei Yingxue glanced at the alarm clock on the wall: "Brother Ya, it's getting late. I should go home."
“Cher.
"You are so beautiful, will you stay with me tonight?"
Li Ya's hands started to get naughty, and he made a request with an anxious look on his face.
Mei Yingxue did not resist like she did in the past. She let him do it for a while before she pushed him away breathlessly:
"Brother Ya, the New Year is coming soon.
“Just bear with it a little longer.
"When we get married, I will definitely double my compensation to you, okay?"
Mei Yingxue held his hand.
Li Ya is an agent.
He also often dates his ex-girlfriend Xiao Yunxian, so he can be considered a veteran in the love field.
Mei Yingxue just got together with James.
While I was brushing my teeth, that guy touched me again.
She was afraid that Li Ya was experienced and would find out what was going on if they really got together.
"All right.
"Who made you my life?
"For you, I will endure it for the rest of my life, not just for a few days."
Li Ya kissed her lovingly, straightened her messy underwear, and walked her to the door.
"Would you like me to go back with you?"
he asks.
"No need, Brother Ya, you've been busy all day, take a rest early."
Mei Yingxue stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the forehead.
She was also anxious to get back on date with James.
He stepped on the accelerator and headed back to the English club.
Li Ya watched the car go away and quickly returned to the room.
“The freshness of toothpaste.
“A bitch is a bitch!
"But this US dollar bill is really good. It would be a waste if I didn't make some money from it.
"By the way..."
A sneer appeared on Li Ya's lips. He went into the bathroom immediately after returning to the room, put a lot of soap on his hands, and scrubbed them for a long time with gritted teeth.
Return to the bedroom.
He picked up the phone and dialed a number:
"Gaoyuan, keep your eyes on it.
"Call me as soon as you have any news."
Ten minutes later, Gao Yuan called and Li Ya answered:
"it is good.
"I see.
"Remember, don't tell anyone else about this, or you'll blame me for being rude."
hang up the phone.
His eyes were as cold as a knife.
As expected, the woman went back to the hotel.
Mei Yingxue, you are so shameless that you are looking for death.
……
The next morning at eight o'clock.
After a night of tossing and turning, Hong Zhi's eyes were dizzy, and he personally escorted Liu Yuzhu, who was full of energy, out of the hotel.
“You are still young, can you be a little more energetic?
"I can't afford it."
Liu Yuzhu chuckled coquettishly.
"I can't afford to play with a bitch like you. I'm almost done." Looking at the beautiful woman with a rosy face, Hong Zhiyou felt that this woman might know something.
"gone."
Liu Yuzhu gave him a charming smile and was about to leave.
"Money, aren't you going to take it back to Director Ma?" Hong Zhiyou asked, pinching her butt.
“Director Ma said that it’s for you.
"This time it was his subordinates who were dishonest, so this little gift is considered as compensation.
"He still cares about you, a friend of different ages."
Liu Yuzhu smiled sweetly and got into the car.
Lao Ma is still a kind person.
Hong Zhiyou walked out of the hotel.
He was in no hurry to go back.
Instead, he walked to a public telephone booth nearby and dialed a number:
"Thank you, old man?
“If Li Ya comes to you, you can reveal the news about that woman.
“Also, I need you to act out a big show with me.
“Don’t worry, you’re indispensable.
"Bye."
After hanging up the phone, Hong Zhiyou drove to the Marine Corps.
The guard at the door was already familiar with Hong Zhi.
After going in and reporting according to the procedure, Anderson came out soon.
"Hong, come, come." As soon as Anderson met Hong Zhiyou, he hugged him and walked inside.
"What's so urgent? You want to see me so early in the morning, and in the military camp." Hong Zhiyou said.
"General Felson wants to see you."
Anderson changed his usual playful expression and said seriously.
“Mad.
"You guys didn't let it slip, did you? Are you trying to silence me?" Hong Zhiyou paused and said.
This is very possible.
Even though he was a member of the Secret Service, the Americans could just kill him and then accuse him of trespassing into a military camp, and the Chairman would be unable to do anything about it.
"What are you thinking about.
“You are our God of Wealth.
"The general is here to see you because he has something to ask of you."
Anderson nodded, and the two walked into a barracks.
After entering, Hong Zhiyou finally met his real backer, Colonel Filson, deputy commander of the Marine Corps.
Although the two have been working on various collaborations.
arms.
Foreign liquor agent, etc.
But Filson had never met Hong Zhi, and Anderson was the middleman.
Needless to say, this general must have made a fortune a lot of money.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have thought about returning to North America to start a company.
Got inside.
A burly bald man was leaning on the sofa smoking a cigar.
A bit like Johnson, not the intellectual type.
"Mr. Hong, we are old friends. I won't beat around the bush and let's get straight to business." Filson stood up and spoke in broken Chinese.
"General, Hong understands English," Anderson reminded.
"That's great."
Filson poured him a glass of wine and got down to business.
After listening to this, Hong Zhiyou frowned:
“You want to kill James, the deputy head of the international observation group?
"General, I'm just a businessman. Your business is too big. I can't help you."
"No, this is not my business, this is yours." Filson signaled him not to rush to refuse.
“This international observation group is different from previous ones.
“They came with a purpose.
“Some people want to deliberately discredit Chiang, no, to be more precise, discredit the entire country, portraying it as worthless rubbish, so as to persuade the British Parliament to approve the cancellation of military aid to Chiang.
“But you know, there are a lot of interests involved here.
“Especially us.
“You know that Britain and France have been destroyed long ago, and their military aid includes goods, arms, etc. from most countries in the world.
“All of them are provided by us in North America.”
“Once they stop military aid, our output will drop significantly.
“At the same time, Angsa has been spreading rumors in our Congress that Chiang is incompetent and corrupt, and that your land is poor in resources, so even if we support Chiang to win, we will not get a good reward.
“So, there’s a very good chance that those idiots in Congress will support it.
“If our military aid is cut off.
"I don't care about anything else. I still have people above me, and where are the arms dealers going to make money?
“Hong, without our supplies, how can you make money?
“So, you must help us take this man out.
“And I’m sure your chairman will agree.
"But our Brigadier General Butler is just a stubborn man who follows military orders. He will never allow me to lobby your politicians, so I need you.
“Now is the time to show your talent.
"Isn't it?"
Filson said.
Hong Zhiyou certainly understood the principle that when one prospers, all prosper; when one disgraces, all disgrace.
However, this matter is too big.
He can't make the decision.
At least it has to be someone of Jianfeng's level to make the decision.
"I have to go back and ask my superiors. Can you give me a week for a reply?" Hong Zhiyou said.
“No, a week is too long.
“You only have two days at most to think about it.
“Don’t worry, the head of the observation group, Mr. Kennard, has been bribed by us.
"According to him, James has come up with a very dirty trick. He will find some fictitious materials and have one of your female employees and some mineral management officials sign to prove the authenticity of the materials.
“He’s here now, just for show.
“No matter how polished your chairman’s guns are, it cannot change the fact that they are stigmatizing, throwing mud at us and cutting off aid.
"And he and this James have always had a problem.
"So, just go ahead and do it boldly."
Filson said.
"Okay, see you another day."
Hong Zhiyou bowed slightly and left the military camp.
He knew this was a big deal.
It is an opportunity.
There are risks, too.
The chance is that if he succeeds, he will be more appreciated by Jianfeng and even the chairman.
If you screw up, you become the scapegoat.
Of course, the probability of this happening is very small. Filson and the North American financiers behind him are still counting on getting rich through military aid, and they cannot do without him as a pusher. It is highly likely that they will not allow anyone to touch him.
At the same time, military aid is currently the only way to alleviate the pressure on materials and military supplies in Yancheng.
So, it seems that this vote has to be done no matter what.
No choice!
……
(End of this chapter)