Chapter 125 The Perfect Pawn and Scapegoat
Meanwhile, in that simple bungalow in the provincial capital, the atmosphere was oppressive.
Su Xiaoyu stared at the half-broken mixed flour bun on the table, but had no appetite whatsoever.
She was still wearing that slightly worn red dress, the neckline loose, her face haggard, her eyes bloodshot, yet sparkling with a morbid excitement.
Chen Yongkang sat opposite her, slowly sipping his porridge, without even glancing at her.
"Yongkang..."
Su Xiaoyu's voice was hoarse.
"What you said last night... was it true? Gu Baobao is really coming to the provincial capital?"
Chen Yongkang put down his bowl, picked up a handkerchief and wiped his mouth, his movements refined, but his eyes were cold:
"The news is reliable. She's going to the province's No. 1 pharmaceutical factory to oversee the production line of some new drug. She should arrive in the next day or two."
Su Xiaoyu's fingers dug sharply into the tabletop, wood shavings getting stuck under her nails.
"Great...great opportunity! She's on an island, out of our reach. But once we get to the provincial capital...we're unfamiliar with the area, it's only natural that something might go wrong!"
"Accident?"
Chen Yongkang scoffed, his eyes filled with disdain.
"Do you think Gu Baobao is still that country girl who just arrived on the island with no one to rely on? What is her status now?"
Colonel! Specially Appointed Professor! Key National Protected Talent! Who's with her? Lu Zhanming! And the security detail assigned to her by the working group! You want something to happen to her? You'll be pinned down before you even get close.
Su Xiaoyu choked, her face turning pale, and she growled in resentment:
"What can we do?! Just watch her be so glamorous? Just watch her ruin my whole family like this?! My parents are still suffering on the farm!"
Chen Yongkang didn't say anything, got up, walked to the window, and lit a cigarette.
His profile was somewhat blurred by the swirling smoke.
"Letting you take action is the worst possible strategy."
He exhaled a smoke ring.
"The key issue now is her research findings. If her most important data or samples are stolen before she leaves for Country F... what do you think the organization will think of her?"
Does someone who can't even protect their own research findings have the right to represent the country abroad? Won't those leaders who valued her think they misjudged her?
Su Xiaoyu's eyes lit up:
"Yes! Ruin her reputation! Let her taste what it's like to fall from grace!"
"so,"
Chen Yongkang turned around, his eyes behind the smoke fixed on Su Xiaoyu like a venomous snake.
"What you need to do is not to touch the baby yourself, but... provide some clues to guide others to touch it."
"clue?"
"It's impossible for Gu Baobao to carry all her research materials with her, especially raw data and manuscripts."
Chen Yongkang analyzed slowly,
"She spends most of her time on the island. The most likely places to store these important things are the confidential archives of the military hospital and... the place where she lives."
Su Xiaoyu became excited:
"Yes! She's staying with her brother! How secure can a man's yard be?"
"so,"
Chen Yongkang walked back to the table, leaned down, and lowered his voice.
"Go find those people you knew from your old days in the family compound who also have a grudge against Gu Baobao. Don't be too explicit, just hint at it..."
Gu Baobao possesses a magical recipe that can bring wealth or merit, hidden in her brother's room. The more mysterious the story, the better.
Su Xiaoyu hesitated:
"But... after what happened last time, will anyone in the family compound still trust me? And do those military dependents even dare to steal?"
"A generous reward will surely attract brave men."
Chen Yongkang sneered.
"You don't need to specify who it is, just spread the word. There are many people in the family compound, and there are always one or two who are quick-witted and bold."
Perhaps they're struggling financially and looking for a shady scheme, or perhaps they're resentful of being overshadowed by Gu Baobao... As long as one of them is interested, that's enough.
He looked at Su Xiaoyu:
"As for whether they believe you or not... just say that you overheard it from a former member of the performing arts troupe in the provincial capital. That member had only heard it from people at the hospital. Let them figure it out for themselves, whether it's true or false."
Su Xiaoyu felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she listened, already imagining Gu Baobao's distraught state due to the leak.
"I...I'll give it a try. I used to live in the staff quarters, and I did know a few gossipy people who always wanted to take advantage of others..."
"remember,"
Chen Yongkang interrupted her.
"You're just spreading rumors; you don't know anything and haven't done anything yourself. I'll be arranging a gathering of some former colleagues in the next few days, and there will be witnesses."
You also need to find opportunities to go out and visit others, creating an alibi. Understand?
Su Xiaoyu nodded vigorously:
"clear!"
Chen Yongkang then showed a hint of satisfaction, took out two crumpled grain coupons and a few yuan from his pocket, and threw them on the table:
"Go get yourself something decent to eat. Take care of yourself, don't look like a complaining woman, it'll only arouse suspicion."
Su Xiaoyu grabbed the money and tickets as if they were her lifeline.
Chen Yongkang watched her hurried departure, his eyes turning completely cold.
idiot.
A perfect pawn and scapegoat.
He went back to the inner room, locked the door, and moved the broken cabinet again, revealing the hidden compartment behind it.
Take out the miniature transmitter and put on the headset.
Fingers rapidly tap the keys, emitting a series of encrypted radio waves.
Viper reports: The bait has been released. The target, Ganoderma lucidum, is about to arrive in the provincial capital. We will attempt to guide local forces to disrupt its journey and investigate any information that may be hidden at its residence.
If successful, it could delay their international travel or create an internal crisis of confidence. 'Grey Sparrow' is operational and can be decommissioned if necessary. End.
After sending the message, he carefully put the machine away and restored it to its original state.
He walked to the window, looked at the gray sky over the provincial capital, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
Gu Baobao, do you think that having a military rank and protection means you can rest easy?
The real contest is only just beginning.
Domestically, things may be difficult for you, but abroad... there are even bigger surprises waiting for you.
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