The effects of this poison can remain dormant for an hour. Once Cui Guangqi finishes eating the wontons, he only needs to find an excuse to leave, and he can escape smoothly and complete the entire operation.
Just then, he was suddenly patted hard on the shoulder. Deng Yuankai was startled and broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly lowered his right hand and shrunk the paper package into his sleeve.
He turned around and saw that it was Pei Tai.
"Brother Deng, you're so greedy! We only want one bowl, but you want two. This bowl has too much wonton, give it to me!" Pei Tai grinned and tried to snatch the wonton.
"Go away, get out of here, this is for the section chief!" Deng Yuankai said with a laugh, pushed Pei Tai's hand away, turned around and took two quick steps, placing the wontons on the desk next to Cui Guangqi.
Cui Guangqi smiled and nodded, waving to signal everyone to be quiet.
Deng Yuankai went to the window, gestured for the vendors downstairs to leave, and then closed the window.
This vendor's skills were truly excellent; each wonton was smooth, tender, and springy, and the broth was incredibly flavorful. Everyone devoured them, but unfortunately, there wasn't enough, leaving us wanting more.
At this point, only the bowl of wontons in front of Cui Guangqi remained. Cui Guangqi picked up the bowl of wontons, and the rich aroma made him feel a surge of appetite. However, just as he picked up the soup spoon, he slowly put it down again.
He turned to Deng Yuankai with a smile and said, "Old Deng, I don't have a good appetite and really can't eat. You eat it."
After saying that, he placed the bowl in his hand in front of Deng Yuankai.
"Director, you've been up all night, you should eat something, otherwise you won't have a good night's sleep!" Deng Yuankai said softly.
"Forget it, I haven't had much of an appetite these past two days. This soup is too oily, I really don't have an appetite. You eat it!" Cui Guangqi placed the bowl of wontons in front of Deng Yuankai and looked at him quietly, as if trying to see something from his face.
"I'm not full yet, and since none of you are eating, it's a good deal for me!"
Pei Tai, who was sitting to the side, had long been unable to sit still. He was the youngest and had a good appetite. One bowl of wontons was not enough to fill him up. Seeing the two of them offering to each other, he was delighted and quickly reached out to take the bowl of wontons.
Unexpectedly, Cui Guangqi blocked Pei Tai's hand with one hand and said with a faint smile, "Old Deng is treating today, but you're always trying to take advantage of the situation. Get out of here!"
Feeling embarrassed, Pei Tai could only sheepishly shrink back. Seeing Pei Tai's discomfiture, Deng Yuankai chuckled and said, "Perfect, I really wasn't full, so it's mine!"
After saying that, he picked up the bowl of wontons and ate it in big mouthfuls. He finished it quickly and then tilted his head back and drank the soup clean.
Cui Guangqi finally relaxed, realizing he had been too nervous. He didn't say anything more, but sat back down on the sofa and continued to rest with his eyes closed.
This incident made everyone lose their appetite for conversation, and the room became very quiet, creating a somewhat eerie atmosphere. After tidying up briefly, everyone took turns monitoring the warehouse.
Fortunately, the information provided by their subordinates was accurate. That evening, they waited for the owner of the goods to appear. Just as the owner was picking up the goods, they caught him red-handed. This arrest operation went very smoothly.
The work that followed proceeded smoothly: processing the goods and interrogating the cargo owners. Overall, this trip was very fruitful, and everyone was extremely satisfied.
"Smack!"
Cui Guangqi slammed a stack of banknotes on the desk and said to Deng Yuankai with a smile, "Old Deng, this is yours. Take a good rest these two days and go out to relax!"
Seeing that his kickback was significantly higher than others', Deng Yuankai knew perfectly well what was going on, but no one said anything. He smiled, took the money, and nodded, saying, "Thank you, Director!"
After saying that, he hesitated for a moment, then continued sincerely, "However, Director, I think it would be good to have a chance to contact that Liaison Officer Takeshita. I think he's very receptive to this kind of thing. Wen Hao has given him quite a few gifts, and the two of them are on very good terms now. If we want to maintain this relationship for the long term, we can't afford to neglect this Japanese man!"
Cui Guangqi looked at Deng Yuankai and nodded in satisfaction, then sighed softly and said, "Old Deng, you see things clearly. The other brothers are still not giving up! Now we're living under the Japanese, there's no turning back. Don't worry, I've already prepared a document. We must make contact this time!"
Deng Yuankai smiled, nodded to Cui Guangqi, turned and left, closing the office door behind him.
As the office door closed, Cui Guangqi's smile gradually faded, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes!
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