Chapter 380 The Serpent's Fangs Must Be Pulled

Qin Zheng stood at the door of the study, his face so dark it looked like it was about to drip water.

"Who?" Lu Jingyan asked.

“Shen Weimin”.

The air in the room seemed to freeze as the three words were spoken.

Lu Jingyan tapped his finger on the table without saying a word.

Su Wantang leaned against the door frame, her eyes narrowed.

"Are you sure?" Lu Jingyan asked.

"Confirmed." Qin Zheng pulled a photo out of his pocket. "This was taken this afternoon in Anxi Town."

In the photo, a middle-aged man wearing a gray Zhongshan suit is talking to someone.

Lu Jingyan took the photo and looked at it for a few seconds.

"Zhao Dong."

“Yes,” Qin Zheng said. “He is now the deputy director of the Anxi Town Grain Station, and he has changed his name to Zhao Jianguo.”

Su Wantang walked over, picked up the photo, and looked at it.

The man in the photo is in his forties, bald, with a protruding belly, and a fawning smile on his face.

"Is this the traitor?" she asked.

“Yes,” Qin Zheng said. “The day Gao Jianjun got into trouble, he was the one who sold the intelligence to the other side.”

Su Wantang put the photo back on the table. "He's living a pretty good life now."

“That’s right,” Qin Zheng said. “Our men have been watching him for three days. That bastard is living the high life and has a little girl at home.”

Lu Jingyan didn't speak, staring at the photo.

"There's one more thing," Qin Zheng paused, "The person who got him the identity was Shen Weimin."

The room was quiet for a few seconds.

Lu Jingyan looked up. "Where's the evidence?"

"Yes." Qin Zheng took an envelope out of his pocket. "This is a transfer order from the grain station. The stamp on it is from the General Staff Department."

Lu Jingyan opened the envelope, took out the document, and read it through.

The document clearly states that Zhao Jianguo was transferred from Beijing, and the recommender's name is Shen Weimin.

Su Wantang walked to Lu Jingyan's side and glanced at the document.

"Is this chapter real?" she asked.

"It's true," Qin Zheng said. "I had someone verify it."

Lu Jingyan put the documents back on the table and leaned back in his chair.

“Shen Weimin…” he said the name very softly.

Qin Zheng looked at him and asked, "Brigade Commander, what are you planning to do about this?"

Lu Jingyan remained silent.

Su Wantang knew what he was thinking.

Shen Weimin is the deputy chief of staff of the General Staff, a high-ranking and powerful official, and also Lu Jingyan's former superior.

To touch him is to cause a domino effect.

“We can’t act directly,” Lu Jingyan said. “If we alert them, Zhao Dong will be in danger.”

"Then what should we do?" Qin Zheng asked.

Su Wantang walked to the window and looked at the moon outside.

“You can’t hit a snake in the head,” she said. “You have to pull out its fangs first.”

Lu Jingyan turned to look at her, "Wantang?"

“Zhao Dong is Shen Weimin’s tooth.” Su Wantang turned around. “Let’s pull out this tooth first, so he can’t bite anyone.”

Qin Zheng frowned. "How do we pull it out?"

Su Wantang walked back to the table and picked up the photo.

“This person is greedy,” she said. “That belly in the photo is from overeating.”

Lu Jingyan looked at her, his eyes shining.

"You have an idea?"

“Yes,” Su Wantang said. “Have Qin Zheng go to Anxi Town and pretend to be a buyer from Hong Kong.”

Qin Zheng was taken aback. "Buy what?"

“Military supplies,” Su Wantang said. “They’ve announced on the black market that they’ll buy a batch of goods at a high price.”

Lu Jingyan understood. "You're trying to lure him in."

“Yes,” Su Wantang said. “These kinds of people can’t resist money. As long as the price is high enough, they’ll definitely come.”

Qin Zheng nodded, "That's a good idea."

“Then we’ll catch him red-handed,” Su Wantang said. “Even if Shen Weimin wants to protect him, there’s nothing he can do.”

Lu Jingyan stood up and walked to her side.

He reached out and ruffled her hair. "Wantang, your brain is really..."

"Really what?" Su Wantang looked up at him.

"I'm loving it more and more."

Su Wantang laughed, "Stop being so cheeky."

Qin Zheng stood to the side and coughed.

"Commander, shall I depart tomorrow?"

"No. Let's do it the day after tomorrow and see what else Wan Tang has prepared for you!" Lu Jingyan said. "Remember, don't alert them."

"clear."

After Qin Zheng left, only the two of them remained in the room.

Lu Jingyan hugged Su Wantang and buried his head in the crook of her neck.

"Wantang".

"Um?"

"Thank you."

Su Wantang patted his back, "What are you thanking me for?"

"Thank you for helping me," Lu Jingyan said. "I really don't know what I would have done without you."

"Don't talk nonsense," Su Wantang said. "Gao Jianjun is your comrade-in-arms and also my benefactor. We'll settle this score together."

Lu Jingyan hugged her tightly without saying a word.

The next morning.

Su Wantang was watering the flowers in the yard when Wang Ma came back from outside.

"Miss, someone is looking for you outside."

"who?"

"They said they were from the grain station, delivering grain coupons," said Wang Ma.

Su Wantang put down the kettle. "Let him in."

A young man came in, carrying a cloth bag.

"Mrs. Lu, these are this month's food coupons."

Su Wantang took the bag. "Thank you."

After the young man left, Wang Ma came over.

"Young Miss, do you think we can use up all these grain coupons?"

“We won’t use it all,” Su Wantang said, “but it’s better to be prepared.”

She opened the bag and looked inside; besides grain coupons, there were also several meat coupons.

Su Wantang handed the bag to Wang Ma, saying, "Keep it safe."

In the afternoon, Shen Qing arrived.

She was carrying a basket and had a smile on her face.

"Wan Tang, are you home?"

Su Wantang was reading a book in the room when she heard the sound and looked up.

"Advisor Shen."

Shen Qing walked in and placed the basket on the table.

"These are lychees that my dad brought back from the south. Please have a taste."

Su Wantang glanced at the basket but didn't take it.

"Chief of Staff Shen is too kind."

"Not at all," Shen Qing said, sitting down. "I heard you haven't been feeling well lately?"

"It's alright," Su Wantang said, "It's just that the pregnancy symptoms are a bit severe."

“Then you need to take good care of yourself,” Shen Qing said. “My dad said the most important thing for a pregnant woman is to be in a good mood.”

Su Wantang smiled but didn't reply.

Shen Qing looked at her and said, "By the way, I would like to apologize to you for what happened at yesterday's tea party."

"Apologize?"

"Hmm," Shen Qing said, "I didn't say anything appropriate at the time, and it made you uncomfortable."

Su Wantang put down her book. "Where did Chief of Staff Shen go wrong?"

“It’s about that exercise,” Shen Qing said. “I shouldn’t have brought it up.”

"Why shouldn't we bring it up?" Su Wantang asked. "Isn't it true?"

Shen Qing paused for a moment, "It's true, but..."

“Since it’s a true story, there’s no harm in mentioning it,” Su Wantang said. “Besides, you did save Jingyan, so I should be thanking you.”

Shen Qing's smile froze slightly. "Sister Wan Tang is truly magnanimous."

“It’s not about being magnanimous,” Su Wantang said, “it’s just telling the truth.”

The two remained silent for a few seconds.

Shen Qing picked up her teacup and took a sip.

"Oh, by the way," she said, "I heard Jingyan is investigating a case recently?"

Su Wantang looked at her and said, "Chief of Staff Shen is quite well-informed."

"No, not exactly," Shen Qing said. "I just overheard my dad mention it."

"Oh," Su Wantang said, "It's only right that Uncle cares about Jingyan's work."

Shen Qing put down her teacup. "My dad said this case is quite tricky, and he told Jingyan to be careful."

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle," Su Wantang said, "but Jingyan knows what he's doing."

Shen Qing stood up. "Then I won't disturb you any longer."

"Won't you sit for a while?"

"No, thank you," Shen Qing said. "I have to go back and write a report."