Chapter 67

Chapter 61: Martial Struggle

The two of them crouched in the cafeteria, studying for a long time until the aunt came to clean and chased them out, only then did they realize it was almost time for class. After hearing Liu Zhihe's initial plan, Wen Liang felt even more that he was so shrewd when doing bad things, considering many possible problems and arranging them almost flawlessly from big to small.

The only shortcoming was that Liu Zhihe could only do this much; the subsequent developments were completely out of his control, and the consequences far exceeded his capacity to bear. This was why Liu Zhihe was indecisive and specifically came to seek Wen Liang's opinion. After this period of interaction, Wen Liang's status in Liu Zhihe's mind had become extremely important. Of course, this was also related to the stick education from Liu Tianlai that night.

However, according to Wen Liang's plan, many things did not need to be known by Liu Zhihe. Although this fat guy was very reliable, one move could affect the whole situation, so it was better to be cautious. Wen Liang did not say much, only asking him to closely monitor the developments on the other side and to inform him immediately if there was any progress, and under no circumstances to act on his own.

After school in the afternoon, Wen Liang walked alone along the street towards the 21 bus stop. A black Audi drove up behind him, slowed down as it passed by Wen Liang, and then followed him slowly along the sidewalk. Wen Liang looked back in confusion, suddenly feeling tense. He had never seen this car before, and it was very unfamiliar!

He stopped, turned his body sideways, and moved back three steps, determined that if anyone he didn't recognize got out, he would immediately run to the school gate. Although it was broad daylight and the peak time for students to leave school, no one would dare to do anything openly, but the current situation in Qingzhou was different from before, and some people had too much power, so he had to be cautious.

The car window was covered with the latest anti-explosion film introduced to the country this year, making it impossible to see inside. At this moment, Wen Liang couldn't go to the front to look. Just as he was suspicious, the car window slowly lowered, and a pleasant whistle sounded, revealing Zuo Yuxi's beautiful face.

"Where are you going, handsome? Do you want a ride?"

Wen Liang laughed, feeling foolish. He thought, "If you walk the night road too often, you'll be afraid of encountering a ghost." He was indeed plotting against others, but apart from a few people, who else would know? His tense body instantly relaxed, and he walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, and got in. The car suddenly accelerated and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Zuo Yuxi's face didn't look good, and she seemed very tired. Wen Liang turned his head, looked at her face, and said softly, "Sis Yuxi, you've worked hard!"

Usually, he called her "Sis Zuo," but this sudden change made Zuo Yuxi's heart skip a beat. She pretended to smooth her hair, calmed down, and then said in a playful tone, "I've been busy for two days and a night..."

Wen Liang laughed, "No problem, once we succeed, we..."

He didn't finish his sentence, and Zuo Yuxi asked curiously, "What will we do?"

Wen Liang just smiled without saying anything. Finally, when Zuo Yuxi was about to stop the car and pull his ear, he pleaded, "Alright, go find a copy of 'The Deer and the Cauldron' to read. Whatever Wei Xiaobao says to Shuang'er, I'll say the same."

"Hmph, don't trick me! I'll go buy it and read it right away. If there's nothing good, hmpf..."

Imperial Garden.

It seemed like time had returned to a month ago. As soon as Zuo Yuxi entered, she went to take a shower, leaving Wen Liang alone. The uncle turned on the TV and aimlessly flipped through the channels. That time, due to a coincidence, Zuo Yuxi and Wen Liang had an awkward yet fragrant experience. From that moment on, a faint sense of ambiguity began to ferment between them, no longer just a simple rescuer and rescued relationship, nor a purely sister and brother relationship. The ease in their interactions, the soul-stirring glances, and the occasional heartbeats were more like those between a man and a woman!

The sound of water from the bathroom seemed to penetrate the thick glass door, ignoring the advertisements on TV, and directly entered Wen Liang's ears, making him feel a burning heat spreading through his body. After sitting for a while, feeling dry and thirsty, he stood up and went to the bathroom. He opened the fridge and searched for a long time but couldn't find any beer. He shouted loudly, "Sis, where's the beer?"

The water inside stopped, and after a moment, the heavy frosted glass door opened a crack. Zuo Yuxi hid behind the door, her head wrapped in a bath cap, and her rosy face with a few droplets of water sliding down, leaving a bright trail in the air.

"What's wrong?"

Wen Liang was stunned for a moment, then pointed to the fridge and laughed, "Where's the beer? I remember you used to be a little drunkard."

Zuo Yuxi spat, "You behave yourself! When I heard you shouting, I thought something was wrong and got scared. I'll settle accounts with you later!"

The glass door quickly closed, and a faint shadow flashed by. Wen Liang had no improper thoughts but felt a surge of pity in his heart.

From Zuo Yuxi's simple words just now, it was clear how much pressure she was under! Just because she couldn't hear her own voice clearly, she disregarded the difference between men and women and endured the embarrassment to act this way.

After all, Zuo Yuxi, though strong, was still an inexperienced woman.

In fact, wasn't he the same? When he saw the Audi earlier, the sudden tension almost made him unable to breathe. Everyone was carrying a heavy burden for this battle!

This time, Zuo Yuxi was well-prepared. She came out of the bathroom wearing a thick cotton nightgown, sat on the sofa, and picked up a hairdryer to dry her hair. Wen Liang put down his water cup, walked behind the sofa, took the hairdryer from her, and gently combed through her wet hair, making the smooth black hair dance with the warm air.

Zuo Yuxi seemed to enjoy this feeling, relaxing and sinking into the sofa. Wen Liang focused on drying her hair, and occasionally, when he looked down, he could see a glimpse of snow-white skin through the neck of her nightgown.

"Mission accomplished!" Wen Liang smiled, neatly combing her long hair. Zuo Yuxi glared at him and instructed him to put the hairdryer back in the drawer. She closed her eyes, stretched, crossed her legs, and placed them on the coffee table, her beautiful feet like flowers, delicate and exquisite, making one want to play with them.

"How was the trip to Lingyang?"

After getting Ji Zheng out of the Economic Crime Investigation Team, they didn't stay in Qingzhou at all. Director Jiang Wei of the Discipline Inspection Commission's First Room took two confidants and directly sent him to Lingyang, with Zuo Yuxi and Wen Huiming accompanying them. After more than half a year of strategic alliances, Zuo Jing had basically taken control of the situation in Lingyang. Compared to the difficulties Xu Fuyan faced in Qingzhou, it was like heaven and earth, making one sigh. Zuo Jing could easily hide a few people in Lingyang.

This move was extremely clever!

First, it allowed Zuo Jing to have a detailed understanding of the overall situation, laying a solid foundation for the next step of cooperation; second, Wen Huiming could gauge Zuo Jing's true attitude to reassure Xu Fuyan; third, not only did Mu Zechen and Yuan Dazhu not expect it, but even if Zhou Yuanting got the news and tried to interfere, he wouldn't think Ji Zheng was hidden in Lingyang, giving Xu and Zuo enough time to plan; fourth, it made some people in Qingzhou suspicious and hasty, like scaring a snake out of its hole to strike it at the right moment.

After staying in Lingyang for two days, Wen Huiming completed his mission and went to Guanshan via Fengcheng, where Xu Fuyan had been waiting for a long time. Zuo Yuxi drove hundreds of miles back to Qingzhou to take charge, as without her, many people wouldn't follow Xu Fuyan's orders.

In just two days and a night, countless complex relationships, interests, and intrigues were entangled. Fortunately, Wen Liang could temporarily stay away from these, as his level was not yet high enough; unfortunately, his inability to control these situations made him even more anxious.

No one knew what changes would occur, and no one knew what energy would be unleashed when facing a mortal enemy. The only thing to do was to make all possible predictions and preparations, deliver a fatal blow, and not be taken down by the enemy's counterattack.

This was more like a boxing match, where the sneak attack gained the initiative, but the ultimate reliance on defeating the enemy was still strength!

Hearing Wen Liang's question, Zuo Yuxi opened her eyes and said, "My father has already made a clear statement. By now, Wen Huiming should have met Xu Fuyan, and he can finally be at ease. Jiang Wei is an expert in investigations. Let her and Ji Zheng sort through all the materials to ensure everything is flawless and foolproof. Lingyang is now very safe, and there won't be any problems. As for the province, Xu Fuyan will start the activities, and my father will intervene at the right time. This time, if we act, we must win!"

Wen Liang pondered for a moment. Everything was proceeding as planned, and as long as there were no major mistakes, there shouldn't be any problems. He suddenly asked, "Is Jiang Wei reliable?"

Zuo Yuxi smiled but didn't say anything.

Wen Liang slapped his forehead and said, "Right, whether someone is reliable depends on your ability to control them, not their loyalty!"

"How likely is it to win Bai Changqian over?" Wen Liang asked again.

Zuo Yuxi frowned, her long fingers gently kneading her thigh. "Bai Changqian has a fiery temper and an outgoing personality, not a very deep person. He is a former subordinate of Fang Mingtang. When my father was in Qingzhou, he was very arrogant and always took the lead. This time, Fang Mingtang recommended Zhou Yuanting, making him only a deputy, which should have left him with some resentment. However, even so, in my opinion, the possibility of winning him over is almost non-existent!"

Wen Liang suddenly laughed, "Since a political struggle won't work, let's have a martial struggle and forcibly kidnap him."

Zuo Yuxi's beautiful eyes widened, not knowing what Wen Liang was up to.

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