Chapter Fourteen: Battle of Wits

  The moment he saw Gu Zhuanghai, Xiang Wen almost couldn't hold back.

  It was this traitor who sold out for glory, the flourishing and proud Brother Xu, did not sacrifice himself on the battlefield against Japan, but was betrayed by such a despicable person!

  Traitor, you won't get away with it today!

  Taking advantage of going upstairs, Qiao Wen quickly scanned the interior of the teahouse.

  Downstairs was a guest, with a total of more than ten people sitting, in twos and threes, two attendants serving them attentively.

  "Boss, find a quiet VIP room for us, our director has arranged for two people to meet and discuss something here."

  Liu Sheng, disguised as a follower, ordered.

  After sitting down in the room, Qiao's heart slowly calmed down.

  After the fragrant tea was served, the shop assistant retreated and closed the door behind him.

  Wang Wen looked at the door and exchanged a glance with Liu Sheng, who immediately understood and deliberately said loudly:

  "Director Xu, were you satisfied with the beautiful woman last night? I'll say something, I'll go again tonight to help you set up a blind date and arrange a dinner party, and invite her to accompany you!" He said, quietly walking to the back of the door.

  "Don't talk nonsense, she's my classmate's sister, and she's studying in Japan, back home for a visit." Wen said in coordination.

  Liu Sheng suddenly opened the door.

  Caught off guard, that fellow's ear was still stuck outside the door listening in, didn't have time to react, it's a bit awkward.

  "Sir, if you have any orders, just call me, I'll go downstairs now." After finishing speaking, he hastily went down the stairs.

  Xiang Wen and Liu Shengfei exchanged a quick glance.

  Looks like this teahouse is not ordinary.

  The boss is a traitor, and these partners also have ulterior motives, they should be in cahoots with him.

  This time's mission is arduous, they had mentally prepared for it long ago, but when they arrived at this location and saw the terrain, they realized it was even more difficult than they had imagined.

  According to analysis, after Gu Zhenhai defected to the enemy side, the enemy will definitely strengthen their protection of him.

  Gu Zonghai became a traitor, but did not expose his identity, and continued to provide convenience for both inside and outside the city. On one hand, this was in order to obtain more valuable intelligence; on the other hand, it was also a form of protection by the enemy out of self-interest, so as not to arouse people's suspicion.

  The fact that the underground party organization in the city was not immediately destroyed and arrested by the enemy can be seen as a sign of the depth of the enemy's intentions, they want to cast a long line to catch big fish.

  The ambition is great, not just within the city walls, but to find opportunities, seize intelligence and eliminate the dúlì cavalry outside the city.

  There are many tea customers in the teahouse. If you choose to take action in the store, it's hard to avoid hurting innocent people. Even if you succeed, it's probably difficult to escape smoothly. Upon hearing the gunshot, the nearby devils' security team will certainly rush out and close the city gate for a search.

  Not only must we eliminate the traitors, but also protect ourselves and our comrades to return safely, this is what Qiao Xiangwen has always been considering.

  Is there a way to lure the snake out of the cave and settle it outside the store?

  Xiang Wen lightly told Liu Sheng his own thoughts, and Liu Sheng nodded repeatedly, completely agreeing.

  It's easy to deal with traitors, but it's hard to extricate oneself.

  The two people began discussing in hushed tones.

  At this time, Bai Bing and Li Cheng, who were dressed in the same attire as businessmen, sat down in a private room under the guidance of Gu Zhuang Hai and his partner. Wen already had a rough plan in mind.

  It's not just towards Wenwen and them, but for every new face, Gu Zonghai maintains a high level of vigilance.

  This is perhaps the psychological characteristic of a traitor.

  However, when he saw two other businessmen come and discuss cotton business with Director Xu, his vigilance was completely eliminated.

  Ri's silk factory, who doesn't know that it is the largest enterprise founded by Ri himself in Shandong.

  Several party members in the city were quite familiar to him. These four people who came later must not have come together, looking at their attire and topics of conversation, it was clear that they were not from the same place.

  If they were all from Duligang, wouldn't it be better to come together? Why divide into two groups to discuss business, this is not in line with common sense.

  It seems I was too worried and a bit oversensitive. Gu Zonghai shook his head and returned to the door to greet the guests.

  This is exactly where Qiao Wenyu's cleverness lies.

  Capture him!

  Divided into two groups, it's all for you to thoroughly eliminate your vigilance. If four unfamiliar faces come together, it would be strange if the traitor didn't arouse suspicion.

  Divide and conquer, discussing business, their relationship with each other is hard to grasp, this is a trap, waiting for the traitor to fall in.

  After a lengthy discussion on the cotton business, Xiang Wen and three others talked about their plan to lure the snake out of the cave, which everyone thought was good.

  Then went downstairs to borrow a racket, and several people shouted and started playing.

  It was almost noon when Wen had already "won" a lot in front of him.

  Four people laughed and talked as they went downstairs.

  He nodded at Gu Zhuang Hai and greeted him. The three of them went out first. Liu Sheng paid the bill behind them.

  "Director Xu" held the silver ticket he had won in his hand, looking very pleased. He suddenly beckoned to Liu Sheng outside the door and said a few words to him when he came over.

  Liu Sheng walked up to the counter with a smile:

  "Shopkeeper, may I borrow your precious space? Our boss had a big business deal today and made some money. He wants to treat us to lunch to celebrate, can you give us some recommendations?"

  Gu Zhuang Hai looked at these people who were either discussing business or gambling, and thought that they didn't have the same appearance as those **people who used to meet in secret**, and had long since gone away with suspicion.

  Besides, he also had a small idea in his mind to make some friends in the provincial city. He knew that he would eventually leave this county town and go elsewhere for development. Spending all day in the tea house with bated breath was not a long-term solution.

  "Alright then, I won't be polite. The best in the county town is Huayueyuan Restaurant. If you don't mind, today I..."

  "Come on, let's all be friends!"

  Liu Sheng returned to the outside of the door and reported a few words. "Director Xu" walked over with big strides:

  "Brother, I'm in a good mood today, we discussed business and made some money. How can we let Old Master Gu lose face? Next time we'll..."

  "Often come here to collect cotton, unfamiliar with the local situation, also want to make friends with Mr. Gu." Sounds very pleasant, polite and revealing identity.

  Gu Zhuang Hai listened and nodded repeatedly, saying:

  "Gentlemen from the provincial city, having seen and known much, now that you have arrived in Ju County, if there is anything difficult, if you trust Gu Mou, just instruct me, I am familiar with the people in this county town!"

  Several people thanked him repeatedly upon hearing this.

  Wen's hanging heart finally put down.

  It was previously speculated that traitors would either hide their identities as much as possible, making it impossible to detect them, or they would take a sum of money and change their names, disappearing into the crowd.

  For Gu Zhuang Hai, running a bit further, going to the provincial capital, is also a way out.

  Traitor, you've exhausted all your tricks, where can you run to now?

  The flowers are blooming and the moon is full, it's indeed lively!

  Regardless of scale, decoration and layout, it is the first in Ju County.

  The first floor is for casual guests, the second floor has some elegant private rooms, and the corridor is decorated with calligraphy and paintings by famous people, giving off a refined and elegant atmosphere.

  Gu Zhuang Hai walked along the road, and the people at the entrance were all very familiar with him. He kept waving greetings to everyone.

  After sitting down in the private room, Wen was very straightforward and ordered dishes boldly. He also ordered several bottles of the best local white wine, letting everyone drink freely, saying that they wouldn't leave until they were drunk today.

  The most characteristic dishes of Lu Nan are all on the table, mutton soup, spicy chicken, fried mushrooms, braised hairtail fish, cold mixed pig's feet, sauce beef, and soft-shelled turtle soup.

  To show off his identity, Qiao ordered bird's nest and shark fin.

  Gu Zhonghai watched with his eyes and was delighted in his heart. Seeing such a generous gesture, it was clear that he was a boss from a big city.

  Several people were cheering and continuously toasting in rotation.

  Unconsciously, two bottles of wine had gone down his throat, and Gu Zhuanghai's face was already completely red.

  He felt a great harvest today, made friends with several people from Jinan, and everyone got along well when talking. Let alone the distant ones, they have already expressed that this place will be the main procurement area for raw materials in the future, and he told him that as long as he introduces business to them, they will give him a certain commission.

  If he could cooperate with Chao Rì Si Factory like this, relying on his relationship, every year just by providing them with raw materials, he would also be able to get a lot of benefits.

  Not to mention, if I were to go to Jinan myself, having this friend take care of me would be much better than being alone in an unfamiliar place.

  He proactively toasted and spoke with more flattery.

  This is exactly what Weng wanted.

  One cup for you, one cup for me, everyone takes turns toasting Gu Zhonghai.

  The atmosphere was very lively, and in order not to disturb them, Liu Sheng found an excuse to shout the waiter away, saying that he would call him again when needed. The waiter happily slipped away.

  As Gu Zhonghai drank more and more, his face turned redder and redder, the intoxication grew thicker, and several people exchanged knowing glances with each other.

  It's time to take action!

  The plan was to lure the snake out of its hole, separate the suspicious guys in the teahouse, and try not to use guns or alert the enemy as much as possible.

  Bai Bing walked over, forcefully patting Gu Zong Hai's shoulder, pretending to be drunk, preparing to lock his throat when he was completely unguarded.

  The knife is in his pocket.

  The blade is not long, but extremely sharp. White Soldier has no hobbies in peacetime, dancing with a big knife and playing with a small knife. The big knife is played with a ghostly escape, and a small knife never leaves his side. At critical moments, it is used to make it, and it is not inferior to other weapons at all.

  As agreed beforehand, the knife solved the problem quickly and quietly, making it easy to escape.

  Just at this critical moment, suddenly, the door was pushed open.

  A pseudo-military officer walked in. He was stout and had a rugged face with a slight squint in his eyes.

  Several people were shocked, and Bai Bing raised his cup, clinking it against Zhuang Hai's cup, shouting "Let's have another drink!"

  Gu Zhuang Hai still had two clear consciousness, seeing this, he hurriedly pushed open the white soldier and welcomed him forward:

  "Captain Cao, how did you come here? You didn't even tell your brothers a word?"

  Captain Cao looked at him and gazed at several people with some trepidation:

  "These few people seem unfamiliar?"

  "Let me introduce you all, this is Captain Cao of the Security Command Department. Captain Cao, let me introduce you..."

  "A few bosses from Jinan!" Gu Zhonghai introduced them one by one with a hint of drunkenness, which not only served as an introduction but also subtly elevated his own status.

  He heard that Xiang Wen was a director of the famous Chao Rì Silk Factory, and he was slightly surprised, but still put on a smile on his face, repeatedly saying "I've long admired you". Then, pretending to be unintentional, he casually asked:

  "Isn't this your first time coming to our factory to collect cotton? I don't think I've seen Director Xu before?"

  Several people were shocked in their hearts.

  Something is terribly wrong!

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