Chapter 49: An Old Score (Please Collect)

  Zeng Cheng decided to draw on the experience of Japanese intelligence agencies and also set up a peripheral organization that was not too closely related to the government, using civilian organizations as a cover, with the Military Bureau secretly providing funding, materials, training, and organization, thereby competing with the Japanese. By doing so, there would be fewer worries, and if something went wrong, it could be easily covered up, and it would be unlikely to implicate national actions, making it easier for the Military Bureau to extricate itself.

  To establish an organization, you need to gather a group of people. Zeng Che focused his attention on the students from the universities in Pingjin, these young people had passion and patriotism, it was easy to win them over. Of course, their lack of experience made them prone to acting impulsively, which was also one of their weaknesses. More importantly, Zeng Che needed a few reliable individuals to take charge, and Huang Li was one of the objects of his attention.

  However, Huang Li refused Zeng Che's invitation, which made Zeng Che feel somewhat dissatisfied. But the smooth-talking him didn't show this emotion, after all, Huang Li had a reason and it was temporary, maybe there would be another chance in the future.

  In casual conversation, Zeng Cheng learned that Huang Li would first go to Beiping, and then might return to Tianjin or go to Shanghai for medical treatment. These were originally not secrets at all, but rather open and aboveboard matters, so there was no need for Huang Li to conceal them.

  Amnesia, Zeng Che had heard of it before, but this was the first time he saw it. Although he was a bit skeptical, he was still full of curiosity about Huang Li's background. What kind of origin did such a skilled and elegant, yet sometimes crude guy have? During dinner, Zeng Che kept glancing at Huang Li, with all sorts of speculations in his mind.

  "Today I'm treating everyone, as a token of appreciation."

  I want to eat ice cream.

  I want to eat three sandwiches.

  "Bring me a steak."

  Accompanied by giggles and laughter, several young girls walked in.

  Huang Li inadvertently raised his head to take a glance, and immediately furrowed his brow. A gaze that was first stunned and then displeased also shot over.

  The road is narrow for enemies, and it's actually that female student who snatched the toy doll. Huang Li faced her fierce stare without showing any weakness, staring back at her. A stinky brat, thinking she can make me bow my head?

  Cheng Yingqiu's temper was also quite stubborn, provocative? Did this guy not feel any guilt at all? She glared with her big, black and shiny eyes, puffed out her chest, and counterattacked with her gaze.

  "Anyway, anyway, Princess Taiping is not marriageable." Huang Li's mouth curled up, and he sneered, the knife and fork in his hand making a clinking sound as he cut the beef briskly.

  Zeng Cheng was taken aback, and it was clear that two gazes were crossing in mid-air. He looked at one person, then the other, unable to make sense of the situation. With a dry laugh, he said, "Huang brother, your...your knife skills are truly impressive!"

  Princess Taiping? Cheng Yingqiu lowered her head and looked at herself, her face suddenly turned red. This is what they're saying about me, rascal, indecent, the yellow calendar's scrutinizing gaze kept shooting over, while the seemingly smiling yet not quite smiling expression made her even more furious.

  "Yingqiu, what's wrong?" Han Yuje asked softly as she gently bumped into Cheng Yingqiu and followed her gaze to the calendar, asking in puzzlement.

  "It's nothing!" Chun Juanqiu spat out two words from between her teeth, sitting in the chair with a sullen face, occasionally glaring fiercely at Huang Li.

  Took advantage of the situation, eating became delicious, Huang Li won a game and no longer looked up at Cheng Yingqiu, but instead focused on attacking the food, making all of Cheng Yingqiu's eyes fall empty, extremely depressed.

  Zeng Cheng smiled wryly and shook his head, saying: "Huang brother is not only skilled in martial arts, but also sharp-tongued. Look at that female student, she's so angry her face has changed color. Did they have a past conflict? Why are they so hostile as soon as they meet?"

  "It's just a small matter, but it seems I'm being too petty." Huang Li casually explained: "Looking at her like that, she's probably a rich family's daughter, used to getting her way and now she's learned a lesson from taking a loss."

  "Ah, being able to invite others to a Western restaurant for dinner means your family background is quite good." Zeng Che nodded in agreement: "That's right, Brother Huang. To say that there are good doctors, it's not just Shanghai that has them. I'll ask around and introduce you to several famous doctors from Beijing and Tianjin. Also, if you encounter any trouble, in Beijing you can go find Du Baisheng, the police chief of Dongcheng District, and in Tianjin you can go find He Fahai, the police chief of Nanshi District. They will notify me as soon as possible and provide all possible assistance."

  Huang Li nodded and repeated the names of the two people, indicating that he had remembered them, and expressed his gratitude to Zeng Che.

  Cheng Qiuying saw Huang Li's victory, but he suddenly ignored her. She was so angry that she gritted her teeth, and even the ice cream she normally loved had become tasteless. When she saw Huang Li and others finishing their meal and wanting to leave, she felt suffocated. Seeing Huang Li and others walking towards her along the corridor, she suddenly stretched out her foot, trying to trip Huang Li up.

  Huang Li suddenly stopped in his tracks and stood in front of Cheng Qiuying, gazing at her with a hint of a smile. Cheng Qiuying didn't expect Huang Li to notice her small movements despite seeming to ignore her, and he was able to react quickly. She helplessly rolled her eyes and somewhat awkwardly withdrew her foot.

  "Little girl, you're quite naughty!" Huang Li chuckled and walked away with big strides.

  Cheng Qiuying looked at the surprised eyes of her classmates around her, feeling particularly embarrassed, and suddenly stood up, shouting at Huang Li's back: "I'm not a little girl, I'm your older sister."

  The psychological victory method has taken effect, and after shouting, Cheng Qiuying felt much more comfortable. However, this good mood immediately vanished as Huang Li turned back at the door, stuck out his tongue at her, and made a slashing motion across his chest.

  I'm so fed up, this rascal always makes women's breasts a topic of conversation, it's gotten to the point where I feel embarrassed to even argue with him. Cheng Qiuyin sat down huffily, picked up the sandwich on the table and took a vicious bite, as if biting that despicable guy.

  After breaking up with Huang Li, Zeng Che returned to his residence, sat in the house and slowly thought about his future work.

  "Boss, I have an idea that might get the guy with the surname Huang to join us." Zhao Zhonghua winked and leaned in.

  "Oh, what a good idea, tell me." Zeng Che gestured for him to sit down and asked with great interest.

  "Haha, I'm just making this up too, whether it's good or not, you decide." Zhao Zhonghua first gave a preventive shot and then slowly said: "You're not very appreciative of Huang's skills, and you're also worried that he's suspicious, we can do some probing, and at the same time let him make enemies with the Japanese. When the time comes, he'll be isolated and will naturally look for a backer, we'll give him a helping hand in his time of need, and he won't dare not to follow our lead."

  "Your meaning is..." Zeng Che looked at Zhao Zhonghua with a scrutinizing gaze, guessing and saying: "Let the Japanese make a move against him, then we'll wait for the right moment to either rescue or show our favor."

  "That's right, that's what I mean." Zhao Zhonghua gently clapped his hands and smiled: "No matter which immortal he is, as long as he has a grudge against the Japanese, we can make use of him."

  Zeng Cheng sank into thought, this was indeed a way out, not good but not too bad either. But wasn't Zhao Zhonghua twisting his neck on purpose to take revenge on Huang Li?