Life in siheyuan era

Upon receiving the news, Shen Lanbo was furious. Seeing Zhou Zhiyuan walk in, he coldly asked, "Playing both sides?"

Zhou Zhiyuan was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered, replying lightly, "If it achieves the goal and gains favor, why not?"

Hearing him speak so casually, Shen Lanbo rebuked in a low voice, "You're trading official business and discipline for favors? This is a matter of principle."

Seeing his anger, Zhou Zhiyuan chuckled and sat on his bed, softly asking, "Let me ask you a question. If I make a mistake, what will you do?"

"Absolutely no leniency. I will handle it according to regulations and discipline."

Shen Lanbo spoke in anger, and Zhou Zhiyuan smiled, saying, "When you say that, you should be cold and emotionless. Being angry might lead to mistakes. What's the use of regretting after executing me and then finding out you killed the wrong person?"

These words calmed Shen Lanbo down, and he asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"

Zhou Zhiyuan sighed softly before replying, "Society is different from the military. Here, it's more about human relationships than discipline. The conflicts between people aren't life-or-death struggles. A little humanity makes you more acceptable."

"It's like when I had Han Xue investigate. In my incapacitated state, she was the most suitable candidate, but because she's not an anti-espionage agent, the chief wouldn't think of her."

"This presents a problem. Having someone else investigate could easily alert the enemy. And if I provide the Wang family's information, the investigator might not be as careful as Han Xue. Improper handling could offend the Wang family and affect our friendly relations."

"My decision to have Han Xue investigate was based on several factors. First, she has professional training, and observation confirmed her loyalty to the organization. Second, if she acts according to my plan, she's sure to get some information because I understand the Wang family's habits. Third, the unauthorized investigation will make her cautious, ensuring she won't expose herself. Facts prove I made the right choice."

He gave a series of reasons, and Shen Lanbo thought for a moment before coldly replying, "There's one more point you didn't mention. Han Xue listens to you."

Hearing this, Zhou Zhiyuan laughed and said softly, "Her listening to me is also based on my thorough analysis, which can give her a chance to make a contribution. Without these two points, do you think she would listen to me?"

"Lanbo, never think you can control everything. The most difficult thing to grasp in this world is the human heart. You must be careful with people's hearts. People are fickle creatures."

Zhou Zhiyuan's words were too realistic. Shen Lanbo thought for a long time before sighing softly, "Let's not talk about this. Let's analyze the intelligence we've gathered. The political commissar called, saying Han Xue discovered two clues..."

Shen Lanbo described them and then said solemnly, "These two clues point to that team leader and also to the route for transporting weapons. My suggestion is to stop all investigation activities and set up hidden哨哨哨 posts on the three roads leading to the capital. When they enter the city, send people in stages to stay at the Anxin Hotel, ostensibly to protect the guests..."

After Shen Lanbo finished expressing his thoughts, Zhou Zhiyuan said lightly, "I met Fang Xiang and Liu Junling at dinner. Their conversation should dispel Bai Wenming's suspicion. The 'Fangshan Landscape Preliminary Exploration Confirmation Team' will make those people think our target is in Fangshan."

"And the 'Void Palm' I unleashed on the spot changed Hu Dapeng's mind. He won't be thinking about ambushing me these next two days, but his plan to lure me into the Anxin Hotel for revenge before the operation is just wishful thinking."

"Regarding Yuan Shi's arrangements, my opinion is that if Wu Shan doesn't move, he doesn't move. Lao Huatou and Zhang Quanyi can be used as a force to disrupt their deployment. Give Zhang Quanyi a chance to make a contribution and let him get into police academy."

"I'm only responsible for dealing with Hu Dapeng during the operation. Before that, I'm free. Tomorrow morning, Lan Yin and I will take our parents and master to see Grandpa Xie. In the afternoon, I'll take Lan Yin to the museum, then beat up Zhang Quanyi, and then have dinner and a movie with Lan Yin, giving you and Sister Fang Nan a complete two-person world."

He arranged everything clearly, and Shen Lanbo nodded lightly, then said softly, "I should be discharged from the hospital on Monday to let them lower their guard."

"Tuesday, then..." Zhou Zhiyuan replied, "I'll take you to see the scenery of Fangyan Village. Oh, right, my master has an appointment with Old Liu Tou. That day when you're discharged, I'll take you and my master to Old Liu Tou's house for stewed chicken. We'll stay there for a night, and you'll pay."

Hearing Shen Lanbo's reply, Zhou Zhiyuan laughed and said, "You're showing signs of being afraid of your wife. You don't even dare to say 'my sister is more outstanding than my wife' behind her back."

Shen Lanbo exposed him, "Trying to get me to give you a handle?"

He then said, "I'm busy with work all day, and I have very few opportunities to spend time with her. Even when we're together, I'm always thinking about work. I feel a little guilty."

Hearing him sound somewhat dejected, Zhou Zhiyuan gave him a suggestion, "When you have time, ask the political commissar for advice on how to manage a family. He has experience."

"Okay." Shen Lanbo replied passively, clearly not taking it too seriously.

In this regard, he had no confidence in Zhang Limin. A man who doesn't go home all day, it's lucky for him that his backyard hasn't caught fire. Can he ask such a man for the correct way to put out a fire?

Shen Lanbo wasn't interested in putting out fires. Not having a fire in the first place was the correct way to go. On this matter, neither Zhou Zhiyuan nor Zhang Limin could solve his problem.

But this thought only flashed through his mind, and then he turned to the operation, carefully considering each step, and finally focused on the specific details of launching the operation, setting the goal of ensuring the safety of every guest staying at the hotel. No negligence was allowed in this matter.

After carefully considering it, he dismissed the idea of arranging security personnel to stay at the hotel in advance. Once they were exposed, all previous efforts would be wasted.

On this point, he was right. Bai Wenming had already thought of this.

He received a definite message tonight that Zhou Zhiyuan was actually a member of the 'Fangshan Landscape Preliminary Exploration Confirmation Team'.

This news wasn't hearsay, nor was it from Zhou Zhiyuan, but from Yan Wen.

Yan Wen confirmed the news and also told Bai Wenming, "Zhou Zhiyuan discovered Li Zicheng's treasure in Fangshan. There are many traps there. He was trapped inside and almost didn't get out."

"They're studying a safe method, and they may take action soon, and Zhou Zhiyuan is an indispensable guide."

"The team leader told me to tell you that although this is accurate intelligence, don't take it lightly. Zhou Zhiyuan's martial arts are extremely high. You must be very careful. Hu Dapeng's revenge must be stopped. Don't lose big because of small things."

After Yan Wen finished speaking, Bai Wenming replied in a low voice, "Please rest assured, team leader. Hu Dapeng has been stabilized and will not affect the overall plan."

He didn't mention Zhou Zhiyuan's 'Void Palm' or that Hu Dapeng was suppressed by it. Hu Dapeng was stopped by him, fully demonstrating his leadership ability.

He was very active in this operation because he didn't want to stay here, not even for a minute. He had already arranged his escape route and was just waiting to leave immediately after the operation.

As a former rich young master and later a boss, he was actually treated the same as a former peasant. He didn't dare to spend money or use his power. A simple "Serve the people" made him honestly correct his attitude.

Bai Wenming was unwilling. The antiques and paintings he had collected over the years were enough to make him high and mighty, living the life he yearned for.

Therefore, he wanted to act as soon as possible. Success or failure was not within his consideration. Only after the action could he leave here.

He didn't care about the outcome of the operation, but he had to pay attention to his own safety. He checked the guests staying at the hotel in great detail. At this time, he could say with confidence, "Please rest assured, team leader. We have conducted detailed investigations of every guest and found nothing unusual."

His reassurance also reassured Yan Wen. If the anti-espionage department suspected anything, they would definitely send investigators to stay at the hotel. The absence of this sign meant they hadn't discovered anything.

But they didn't know that the investigation agency had an investigator like Zhou Zhiyuan. He didn't need to stay at the Anxin Hotel for a period of time. He could complete the investigation task by lying on the roof of the rear building.

He knew about Bai Wenming's secret room. He didn't need to enter to investigate what was inside. If he didn't want to catch them all in one fell swoop, he could have acted at this time.

He had Orange to track, and tonight, while lying on the roof of the rear building, he tracked Bai Wenming and saw that the orange thread pointed underground, so he knew that there was a basement in his room.

Orange was his greatest trump card, but it had weaknesses. It was very sensitive to known things, but it couldn't help with unknown things, like Gu Chengliang.

Regarding the Gu Chengliang incident, Zhou Zhiyuan had always had a strange feeling, as if the other party wanted him to know about it.

That night, he saw a figure shrouded in a green mist, chanting the recitative of "The Pot of Vengeance," while Han Xue and Li Bo had separated from Gu Chengliang not long ago.

If Gu Chengliang had hurried back, he would have been discovered, and even if he hadn't been discovered, Gu Chengliang would have hurried back and entered the green mist world, and then quickly appeared in front of him?

This question could be reserved, but the subsequent questions were too obvious. The appearance of the cloaked figure made him vigilant, and then he found the cloak under Han Xue's bed, which made him determined to search the room, and then the Gu Chengliang incident occurred.

All of this was too coincidental, so coincidental that it made him think of a possibility, that the other party wanted him to discover Gu Chengliang.