Jiang Xinyu understood. Qiao Mucai lacked confidence in the situation and was worried that Yanjin would become the front line of the war. He now made two preparations.
On the pretext of visiting her son, Mrs. Qiao went to Shanghai, and her property was transferred accordingly, leaving only Qiao Muchai in Yanjin.
"I am not greedy for life and afraid of death. As a soldier, if the party and the country need me to sacrifice my life for justice, I will have no problem with it. However, my family must be properly settled. Xinyu, you must also make plans in advance." Qiao Mucai said seriously.
Jiang Xinyu said: "Thank you for your reminder. I will go back and think about it carefully... However, I have confidence in the national army. In terms of strength, we still have the advantage. Local defeats will not affect the overall situation."
"On paper, this is indeed the case... Let's not talk about it anymore. Shen Zhifeng was demoted to deputy director of the Intelligence Department. Do you know about this?"
"I know, the station hasn't officially announced it yet."
"Hmph, actually, Wu Jingrong knows very well who is behind this!"
"you mean?"
"With Shen Zhifeng's ability, how could he have fallen into such a big stumble if it wasn't for insiders who secretly stumbled."
Qiao Mucai hesitated for a moment and said, "Xinyu, there is something I want to ask for your opinion on."
"You say."
"A friend of mine owns a house. His family is in Nanyang now, so he can only entrust me to handle the property for him. As you know, it is not convenient for me to come forward for this kind of thing. You have many friends in Yanjin, can you help me find it?"
A buyer?"
"no problem."
"Wait a moment."
Qiao Mu walked into the bedroom. After a while, he took out a document bag and said, "The deed, keys and power of attorney are all in here."
“In terms of price…”
"Just follow the market, you can figure it out, I believe you."
While talking, footsteps were heard on the stairs. Tong Tong stepped down and said as he walked: "Uncle Qiao, everything is good about your home, but there is one thing that is not right."
Qiao Mucai smiled and said, "Oh? What's wrong?"
"There's no one."
"Am I not human?"
"You are making excuses, I am saying there are too few people."
Qiao Mucai smiled and said: "Miss Tong is outspoken and says whatever she has to say. This kind of character... is very good."
He turned to the servant and said, "Call Tianfulou to send a table of wine and food. Captain Jiang and Miss Tong will stay for dinner."
Before Jiang Xinyu could open his mouth to show humility, Tong Tong said happily: "That's great, Uncle Qiao, to tell you the truth, my stomach growled when I came to your house."
An hour later, a food box, two cold dishes and four hot dishes were delivered from the nearby Tianfulou Restaurant, which filled the table.
Qiao Mucai was very excited and ordered his servants to go to the basement and bring out a two-pound jar of rice wine.
"Miss Tong, come and try the authentic Shaoxing old wine." Qiao Mucai poured the wine himself, pouring the amber wine into the bowl, exuding an intoxicating and fragrant aroma.
Jiang Xinyu finished his business and no longer had any worries in his heart. He did not stop Tongtong from drinking.
"Tuk-"
The doorbell rings.
The servant went to open the door, and it was Shen Zhifeng standing outside the door.
Seeing Jiang Xinyu and Tong Tong in the room, Shen Zhifeng was somewhat surprised and said: "Stationmaster, you have guests at home, I'll come back another day."
Qiao Mu stood up and said with a smile: "Zhifeng, how can you learn to be coy? Do you not know Xinyu or Miss Tong?"
Jiang Xinyu also said: "Director Shen, you are out of touch. If this is the case, you stay and I leave."
Shen Zhifeng took advantage of the slope to get off the donkey and said, "In this case, I will be disrespectful."
After drinking for a while, Qiao Mucai said: "Zhifeng, I know everything about you. Don't be discouraged. When a man stands in this world, he should have the momentum to move forward!"
"I was feeling very depressed at first, and I wanted to find someone to cheer me up, but now it seems that I have found the right person. Webmaster, I would like to give you a toast." Shen Zhifeng raised his glass and drank it down.
Shen Zhifeng filled the bottle with wine, stood up and said to Jiang Xinyu: "Captain Jiang, I have offended many people in the past. I hope you can forgive me. This glass of wine is my apology wine."
After saying this, I drank another glass of wine.
Jiang Xinyu said: "Director Shen, let the past matter go by. The most important factor why Yanjin Station can become a model station is a sentence often mentioned by the stationmaster, sincerity and unity!"
Qiao Mucai smiled and said: "That's right. You are fellow townsmen and party members, so you should work together and become a rope. I believe that as long as you can truly do this, you will be successful in everything you do. "
The atmosphere of the meal was very harmonious. It was as if overnight, Shen Zhifeng and Jiang Xinyu had put aside all their past grievances, and the unpleasantness that had happened before seemed as if it had never happened.
Jiang Xinyu knew that Shen Zhifeng must have discussed something with Qiao Mu when he came today, but it was just not convenient for him to talk about it since he was present.
Tong Tong picked up a piece of shrimp, put it on Jiang Xinyu's plate naturally, and said, "Xinyu, this is delicious."
Shen Zhifeng saw it and said with a smile: "Miss Tong, how long do you plan to stay in Yanjin this time?"
Tong Tong thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, maybe three or two months, or maybe a year and a half."
"Where do you live now?"
"Plum Blossom Lane, Uncle Wang's house."
"oh……"
Worried that Tong Tong said something wrong, Jiang Xinyu interrupted and said, "I heard that the new director has already set off and will arrive in Yanjin in a few days."
Qiao Mu took a sip of wine and said, "Do you know who the new director is?"
"Who?" Shen Zhifeng asked.
"Your old acquaintance, Feng Qingshan."
"he?"
"Originally, Zheng Jiemin wanted to appoint someone else to be the director of the intelligence department. Director Mao argued hard and finally let Officer Feng Qingshan reinstate him."
Jiang Xinyu thought for a while and said, "It's good that Feng Qingshan comes back. He is more familiar with the situation in Yanjin and it is easier to get started with the work."
Qiao Mucai nodded and said, "Director Mao means the same thing."
Shen Zhifeng felt a little depressed. He replaced Feng Qingshan at the beginning, but who knew that things would change and he would kill another one this time.
After dinner, Jiang Xinyu said, "Stationmaster, I'll take Tong Tong home, so I won't stay any longer."
Shen Zhifeng stood up and said, "Then I..."
Jiang Xinyu said: "Director Shen, you came late, it would be a good idea to chat with the webmaster."
Qiao Muchai also said: "When I come home every day, I have nothing to do except reading. Zhifeng, if you have nothing to do, just stay a little longer."
After sending Jiang Xinyu and Tong Tong away, Qiao Mu returned to the house and said, "Zhifeng, if you need anything, please tell me."
Shen Zhifeng said: "Stationmaster, this time I was tricked by a villain and the boat capsized in the gutter. I must say this..."