Previously a secret intelligence agency, the Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB) has been openly operating since its establishment in Wuhan. Its power has grown exponentially, becoming known to the general public. Its ruthless and brutal methods have instilled fear in all levels of society in the Kuomintang-controlled areas, particularly in Chongqing, where the MIB's power and influence are greatest. Many civilians are not afraid of the police, but rather of the MIB's agents. Furthermore, rumors and exaggerated public perception have amplified the fear, making the MIB a figure of dread for everyone.
Now Ning Liangcai and his son know exactly what Ning Zhiheng does for a living, so they don't dare to inquire too much about his whereabouts. The notorious reputation of the Military Intelligence Bureau actually saves Ning Zhiheng a lot of trouble.
When Ning Zhiheng heard his elder brother ask him a question, he couldn't explain it clearly for a moment, so he simply nodded and admitted, "That's roughly what I do. I arrest people almost every day, but my department mainly targets the military, and we mostly arrest soldiers who break the law."
Ning Liangcai and his son Ning Zhipeng exchanged a glance, both secretly alarmed. Ning Zhipeng immediately realized that his second brother was probably even more powerful than the other Kuomintang agents. While others arrested civilians, his second brother directly arrested armed soldiers. This power was astonishing.
Ning Zhiheng didn't want them to ask too many questions, so he changed the subject and asked, "How has things been at home lately? Have you had any trouble outside?"
Ning Zhipeng nodded and said, "No, you know what? Ever since you gave away those houses, especially with Director Huang in charge, these two streets around your house have been peaceful. Neither the legitimate nor the underworld dares to cause trouble. Everyone sees that it's safe and peaceful here, so they all come here to rent shops and open stores. Now we have a lot of income just from rent, and the trading company is also doing very well. Everything is fine. By the way, half a year ago, your teacher finally asked for two houses, saying that they were for a friend in the military. We quickly picked out the two best ones and sent them over. He felt a little bad and asked about your situation, but we didn't know anything, so we didn't say much."
Ning Zhiheng was overjoyed to hear this. His teacher, He Feng, was a man who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and always ready to help others. He would say that he didn't care about other people's business, but when it came down to it, he would definitely not be able to put his heart down. He would definitely lend a helping hand to his former comrade-in-arms. At first, he was really worried that He Feng would not accept his filial piety, but now it seems that he had worried too much.
"That's good. Teacher has extensive connections in the military and is a generous and righteous person. Making more friends will be of great benefit to our Ning family. I will pay a visit tomorrow to see if there is anything else we need!"
At this point, Ning Zhiheng seemed to remember something and asked, "Is Jinling University, where Zhiming is studying, still holding classes normally?"
During dinner today, Ning Zhiheng still didn't see his third brother, Ning Zhiming, and wanted to subtly inquire about the situation at Jinling University.
Upon hearing Ning Zhiheng's question, Ning Liangcai's face immediately darkened. He said irritably, "When Japanese planes were bombing frequently a while ago, classes were suspended for a period of time. Now classes have resumed normally, but this kid is getting more and more of a headache. During the suspension of classes, in order to protect the school buildings, the school organized students to form a school protection team. He actually secretly brought a handgun from home to the team. As a result, when thieves actually entered the school to steal things, he shot and wounded several people, and even killed one. Fortunately, your subordinate, Chief Liu of the police station, knew that he was your brother and immediately released him. I gave him a good beating, but I might have gone a little too far. He hasn't been home for the past few days. Sigh, this unfilial son!"
Such a thing actually happened! Ning Zhiheng was taken aback. His third brother, Ning Zhiming, was just like him, always introverted and taciturn. He never expected him to be so rebellious, even daring to shoot and kill someone. It seems that appearances can be deceiving; this kid really has some guts.
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