"You brat, you've learned to talk back now? You don't know? Well, that depends on the situation. In this case, you don't even know when you're going to die, and that's good? And you say you have plenty of resources, that you're part of a coordinated effort, that even high-ranking officials can't get these things, so how could he possibly get them? Do you think he could build them all by himself?"
Jiang Qiao didn't care about all that. She didn't even need to ask; she knew that this old Liu probably had some connections, at least he could get some things from the sea.
"Xu Tian, I can't be bothered with your affairs, but this involves a wanted person. I don't care what you think, but you need to remember one thing: you should know who that person is. If you get involved, you'll be in trouble too."
So, help us investigate. We need to find out where Old Liu is hiding. This must be done secretly. Also, it would be best if you could find out who he is. Go back and start working on this.”
Xu Tian gave a wry smile. "Not just anyone can know where Old Liu is. If I can't find out, don't blame me. I only know a few people like him."
Hou Diankui's large hand patted Xu Tian's shoulder again, almost causing Xu Tian to fall to the ground. The old man's strength was terrifying.
"Kid, don't try to bargain with us. We'll do what we ask. There are no 'buts'. Take us to your place."
Xu Tian smiled wryly, "Grandpa, I live in a dormitory with other people, so it's not appropriate for you to come over. She knows about my workplace, and I can't just run away. Can't I help you with that?"
Jiang Qiao raised her chin. "Let's go. We won't bother your roommates. We can't possibly go to the black market every time we come to see you, can we?"
Xu Tian knew that Jiang Qiao was right, so he could only resign himself to taking the two of them away.
On the way, Jiang Qiao asked about Xu Tian's situation, "Is your family in the countryside?"
Xu Tian nodded. "My uncle helped me find this temporary job in the city. I'm the only one in my family who came out of the city; the rest of the family members stay at home to farm. I'm the most successful person in the family."
Unfortunately, life in the city isn't easy. Our wages are low, so I have no choice but to work with these people; at least I can earn a little more money.
Hou Diankui patted Xu Tian on the shoulder and said, "You should be content. Some people never even see what a county town looks like in their entire lives. At least you've established yourself here."
Jiang Qiao suddenly asked, "Xu Tian, what does your uncle do? He's so capable!"
"Well, I don't have any great skills. I just work as an accountant in the supply and marketing cooperative. I know a few people. My uncle was raised by my mother. The two sisters are very close. When this opportunity came up, my uncle brought me here."
Jiang Qiao nodded. "Xu Tian, what kind of people does this Lao Liu usually associate with? Have you heard anything about them?"
When it came to Lao Liu, the boss behind the scenes, Xu Tian became much more talkative. "I heard that Lao Liu was quite capable when he was young. He broke into bandit dens and killed Japanese soldiers. However, I only heard these things from his men. As for whether they are true or not, I don't know. Anyway, this guy is capable and can get a lot of good stuff."
Hou Diankui asked, "How old is this Old Liu? Does he have a family? How many children does he have? Does he have a proper job?"
Xu Tian shook his head. "I don't know about that. I doubt anyone under him, unless they're close to him, would know. As for what he does, I have no idea."
Jiang Qiao asked, "Does this Old Liu own his own boat?"
Xu Tian shook his head. "I don't know about that. It shouldn't be like that. These are all public property. He has private boats and is also involved in maritime affairs. I heard he knows a lot of people, probably including those at sea."
Hou Diankui sighed, "I feel like you don't know much about this person. What if he's a bad guy? It's easy to get on this pirate ship, but hard to get off."
Xu Tian couldn't find any way to refute this; he knew perfectly well what Lao Liu had done.
"Xu Tian, I want to emphasize again, no matter what method you use to investigate, be careful. The people on the wanted list are more cunning than you think, so pay more attention to your safety."
It's okay if we can't find out; we'll try other ways. If you see our message today, you must keep it to yourself. This is for your safety; keeping your mouth shut might save your life in a critical moment.
Xu Tian's dormitory wasn't too far from the black market. Jiang Qiao and Hou Diankui escorted him to the dormitory entrance, and only left after watching him go inside.
However, once outside, Hou Diankui felt a little worried. "Aren't you afraid this person will betray us?"
Jiang Qiao shook her head. "Xu Tian may be young, but he's been around a lot. He knows what's going on, especially when it comes to Xu Shaoqing. That involves the whole family. Even if he's greedy for small gains, he knows what's important."
"What I'm worried about now is Ning Hao's situation. If the strategist goes there, I'm afraid he's cunning. What if Ning Hao and the others aren't on guard and fall into their trap?"
Hou Diankui didn't know what to say. "You girl, you always have so many worries. Who is Ning Hao? He was a soldier and made meritorious contributions. You've been busy fighting with Cobra and Lone Wolf, how have you had time to understand Ning Hao?"
Let me tell you, don't underestimate your man. He has a keen eye and settled down with you so early on. Do you think Ning Hao is a simple person?
"Don't worry about it. You're pregnant, why are you worrying so much?"
Jiang Qiao sighed, "That's right, you're right. Over the years, my energy has really been what you said. I need to change that. I need to deal with these people and then go home to be a good wife, a good mother, and a good granddaughter."
Hou Diankui sighed, "Girl, there's no need for that. Just be yourself. Let's go. It seems there won't be any news tonight."
Ning Hao, who was on Jiang Qiao's mind, has now led his men to investigate and learn about the place Jiang Qiao suspected.
As Ye Xiuhe looked around, she sighed, "If the higher-ups hadn't told us, who would have known there was such a bridge in this place? It's the middle of nowhere. Either they've laid an ambush beforehand, or to be honest, even if we knew, we wouldn't be able to get here in time."
However, there's one thing I don't understand. Why would Cobra send people to blow up a bridge in such a remote place? It makes no sense at all. It's peacetime, not war. This doesn't seem like Cobra's style at all.
It's no wonder Ye Xiuhe was suspicious. This place is difficult to even get to, and they even have a private car. Just imagine how the strategist and his men got here? She seriously suspected that the higher-ups were wrong.
However, her idea was quickly proven wrong.
"Comrade Ning Hao, I just received a telegram from Director Jiang—"
The telegraph operator handed the telegram to Ning Hao, while Ye Xiuhe stood to the side and glanced at it casually.
"Oh my god, how could this happen?"
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