“That’s right, that’s exactly what I mean!” Huang Xianzheng said in a low voice.
"This time you completed the cleanup operation in less than a month, but you also attracted attention. Internal purge? That sounds nice, but isn't it just asking us to be the bad guys? We can't get involved in that mess. He brought it up a few days ago, but I ignored him. Remember, if he brings it up again today, blame it on Silver Fox. Anyway, you have limited time in Chongqing. After this period, find an excuse to go back to Shanghai. Don't stay here for long."
Ning Zhiheng also thought it was a good idea and immediately nodded in agreement. Then he changed the subject and asked, "There's one more thing. I visited General Lin Zhen this morning."
Huang Xianzheng has always been the one to handle contact and dealings with high-ranking officials. He is the representative of the entire Baoding faction in the Military Intelligence Bureau. Ning Zhiheng's visit to Lin Zhen must be reported to Huang Xianzheng. In addition, the two will have more contact in the future, which will inevitably fall into Huang Xianzheng's ears. In order to avoid suspicion in the future, it is better to make things clear. No matter how harmonious the relationship is between the two, things must be in the open.
Huang Xianzheng was taken aback upon hearing this. He quickly asked, "Why are you thinking of visiting him? He doesn't have a good impression of our faction. He always talks about the military stuff. What, he didn't let you in?"
Under the big tree of the Baoding Clique, there are also various factions. Before Huang Xianzheng joined the Military Intelligence Bureau, he was just an ordinary person in the Baoding Clique. But now his power and status have risen rapidly, and he has become the spokesperson for the Baoding Clique in terms of intelligence. Therefore, his status is not far from these big shots, and he speaks with more confidence than before.
Ning Zhiheng shook his head and said, "It's not that bad. I went in under the pretext of investigating a case. After talking for a while, I felt that his attitude was okay."
Huang Xianzheng asked curiously, "The case? What case?"
Ning Zhiheng explained Shi Liqun's identity, but of course did not mention the leak; these were matters that could only be handled privately.
Upon hearing this, Huang Xianzheng finally understood and said dismissively, "If you ask me, you didn't need to make this trip. Even if he were a tutor or his own son were a Japanese spy, given his influence and status, we would still have to cover for him. We can't leave any evidence for outsiders! Sigh! Weren't we placed here to clean up their messes?"
"Damn it, I've seen through it all. No matter how much we do for these big shots, they still look down on us from the bottom of their hearts. Take Liangbi's marriage for example. I went around pulling strings and saying nice things, but that old guy just wouldn't agree. He probably thinks we're trying to curry favor with the powerful. Who does he think he is? Just a clay idol being worshipped without an army!"
Huang Xianzheng became increasingly agitated as he spoke, and his complaints became less pleasant. To be honest, he really had this in mind this time. Although Huang Xianzheng had wielded more and more power and gained a higher and higher status over the years, he was still inferior to those senior figures in terms of seniority, and his influence in the Baoding faction was still much weaker. He had always wanted to integrate into this circle, but this was not a simple matter.
Just like this marriage of Wei Liangbi, Huang Xianzheng originally planned to use this opportunity to get closer to Lin Zhen, which was a rare chance.
But unexpectedly, after spending so much effort and using so many connections to make it known to everyone, he ended up feeling humiliated and embarrassed. So naturally, he was unhappy.
Ning Zhiheng nodded and said, "You're right, but you've been quite polite to me this time. I think there might still be hope for my senior brother's marriage."
Upon hearing this, Huang Xianzheng pondered for a long time before nodding and saying, "Your status is naturally far superior to Liangbi's. He may have some reservations, hence his politeness. However, Lin Zhen is a stubborn old man, and it won't be easy to change his mind. To be honest, although he doesn't have real power, in the Baoding clique, one word from him is worth ten from us. If we can make this marriage happen, that would be the best outcome. I'll think of another way."
Ning Zhiheng didn't bring up the matter again. After discussing it for a long time, the two got up to say goodbye and went to the bureau chief's office to report on their work.
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