Chapter 42: Heartbeat

Wei Liangchen looked at them and smiled again, "Why are you in such a hurry? Be careful not to have a stroke like that old man."

"You——" The governor was so angry that he would have a stroke.

"Good morning!" Mrs. Wei scolded him.

Wei Liangchen didn't take it seriously, and looked at his pocket watch leisurely, "It should be soon."

There was a moment of silence as everyone looked at him.

"What's coming soon?" the governor asked.

"Do you know where Ning Tuzhen used the money to buy local cigarettes?" Wei Liangchen said, "Military pay. And it's not used for medical purposes. Those underground tobacco dealers have several tobacco shops under their control. They bought the cigarettes and sold them to the smokers below. It's a crime."

According to the contract signed between the Beicheng government and foreign merchants at that time, these local cigarettes could only be used for medical purposes.

President Xue is disgusted by the private smoking of homemade cigarettes, especially underground tobacco shops, and he closes them down wherever he sees them.

Everyone was shocked. Governor Wei's face changed slightly. "He's crazy!"

"Oh, this is called seeking wealth and honor in danger, but unfortunately, I didn't get it." Wei Liangchen laughed, "I don't need to say more about what will happen in Huicheng next."

Qi Yuangang was beaten by his father and dared not say anything.

Assistant Director Qi said: "There was chaos in the meeting. It was us who attacked——"

Governor Wei raised his hand to interrupt him, "It's not that simple. What if he borrows money to make up for it?"

"Then it depends on what we do." Wei Liangchen's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness.

"Have you done anything?" Seeing him like this, General Wei's heart began to beat fast.

Wei Liangchen smiled, "You should be like my elder brother now. Leave the fighting and killing to me, and you can just sit in the clean office and make plans."

Everyone could hear the sarcasm in his words.

Governor Wei valued Wei Yanting very much and supported him in everything he did. However, he has become increasingly less energetic in the past two years and has rarely led troops himself. It was always Wei Liangchen who led the troops.

If General Wei is likened to the emperor, then Wei Yanting is the crown prince, and Marshal Wei is a general who rushes to the front.

But now, Governor Wei began to feel uneasy, thinking that he was losing sight of and control over his son.

The tension between father and son made everyone's heart beat fast.

At this moment, the phone rang. It was Qi Bangban who answered the phone, "Governor, the provincial government wants to see you."

The governor hadn't even caught his breath yet, but when he heard it, his eyes lit up slightly, "Oh, okay, take a photo of the original text."

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Wei Liangchen and said, "The provincial government has just received a telegram from President Xue. The president highly praised the collection of local tobacco this time and wanted to give me credit for my merit. He appointed me as the Yangtze River Patrol Envoy to preside over the destruction of this batch of local tobacco in Haicheng. People from all sides are invited to witness the destruction. Beicheng will also send a specialist to assist in this matter."

It can be seen that this incident is taken very seriously.

Although the Yangtze River Patrol Envoy is just an honorary title, the power in Haicheng is complex and the governor is not the only one in power. This grand event can greatly enhance the governor's prestige in Haicheng.

Governor Ning is bound to be offended.

As the saying goes, you can't have your cake and eat it too. You can only give up the fish and take the bear's paw.

"Congratulations, Commander-in-Chief." Assistant Commander Qi said, "Did Commander Ning tell Beicheng how to deal with the incident?"

Governor Wei sighed: "Governor Ning used military pay to buy local tobacco, and now the whole Huan Province knows about it. The Beicheng government wants to revoke his title of governor, and Ning Tuzhen will handle it according to the law."

Assistant Director Qi glanced at the young marshal and was amazed at the efficiency!

He slapped his thigh and said, "Then what are we waiting for? Governor Ning will definitely not obey. We have a legitimate reason to attack them while they are in chaos--"

If we can't form an alliance, then we can only occupy it.

What else could Governor Wei do? "Leave Governor Ning's affairs to Liangchen."

This kid must have had the intention of taking over Huan Province a long time ago.

"Yes, Marshal." Wei Liangchen's dark eyes flashed with a faint light, and his body exuded an aura like the scorching sun, like a wolf ready to attack, shaking its mane.

Jin Ye looked at him and her blood boiled. This was a rare time for her to see him working on his career.

I have to say, it is more dazzling than any other time.

But at the same time, he was frightened. The Northern Expedition was not far away, and warlords from all over the country would gradually disappear. Few of them would have a good ending. What would be his fate in the future?

Everyone went their separate ways to do their own things.

"Jin Ye stays." said Mrs. Wei.

Wei Liangchen paused and turned around, "Mom, what do you want to say to her?"

"Of course, that's why she was kidnapped by Yun Qing."

Wei Liangchen's eyes were slightly cold: "Yun Qing suspected that the one who hurt him was Zhou Siwei's people, and Zhou Siwei had taken his territory, so he had been holding a grudge against him. Someone told him that Xiao Jin was going to get engaged to Zhou Siwei, so he kidnapped her and wanted to take Zhou Siwei back to get his territory back."

Mrs. Wei's expression froze. "You mean someone instigated him to kidnap Jin Ye? Who was it?"

"We are checking now."

"Then why did Xiaojin follow Yunqing to Wusongkou?"

Jin Ye's heart skipped a beat, and Wei Liangchen answered for her again, "Yun Qing heard that there was a batch of local cigarettes to be traded on Zhou Siwei's ship, and wanted to grab them, so he took her along."

Mrs. Wei looked at Jin Ye, "Is little Jin not hurt?"

With his eyes like searchlights, Jin Ye said, "No, because he was still concerned about the reputation of the governor and his wife. In addition, he heard the news about Tuyan and was busy snatching the goods, so he didn't pay attention to me."

Mrs. Wei nodded. "That's good. I heard that it was Liangchen who rescued you."

Jin Ye's worry, which had just calmed down, started to rise again.

If she hadn't been in danger, Wei Liangchen probably wouldn't have shown up. So many people saw him protecting himself, and they couldn't deny it. "Yes, thanks to my second brother for getting there in time, otherwise I would have been taken hostage by Yun Qing."

Mrs. Wei's eyes flashed with something, she looked at her and then turned to Wei Liangchen, "Where's Liangchen, is he injured?"

Wei Liangchen curled his lips, "You still don't trust your son's skills? It's just that his clothes are torn, would you like to help me mend them?"

"Stop talking nonsense. It was so dangerous at that time. People around you died and you had to save them yourself."

Jin Ye's heart skipped a beat again. I wondered if his wife would notice anything. They seemed to be at odds with each other in private. It was impossible for Wei Liangchen to save her at the risk of his life.

Wei Liangchen smiled and said, "She is the third daughter of the Wei family. Tell me, as the young marshal of the Wei family, can I allow Yun Qing to ride on our head and bully others?"

That look is quite arrogant.

It's his temperament.

"Besides, if he really took her hostage, whether I should rescue her or not would affect my subsequent plans."

Mrs. Wei retracted her searchlight-like gaze and said, "Yes, I'm glad you're fine. But you need to handle the Ning family matter properly. Ning Xiujun waited for you for a long time outside the cinema last night. This morning she came to you in a rage, saying that you were bewitched by some vixen."

Jin Ye's heart was pounding with fear.

Ning Xiujun must have known something. She might have gone to check on Wei Liangchen after being stood up.

A woman's detective ability should not be underestimated. Jin Ye has seen Ning Xiujun's sharpness.

Will Ning Xiujun tell Mrs. Wei about her doubts?

Wei Liangchen asked her to stay in a hotel, maybe he was worried about this? Once Mrs. Wei became suspicious, it would be even more difficult for her to hide since they were living under the same roof.

"This Ning Xiujun is not a pushover." Mrs. Wei looked at her son, "You have to deal with her properly."

It doesn't matter if the marriage is ruined. I have had enough of her self-righteous spoiled brat temperament.

I had originally planned to take care of her after I married her, but now I don't have to do it myself.