Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Ximen Lang said it was no big deal, and he himself didn't care much about it.

Of course, Lao Luo couldn't keep things from them any longer. In just a few words, he told Bai Ling and Ximen Lang everything about how bad Zheng Chaoyang's situation was and why it was bad.

The reason why things turned bad was because Zheng Chaoyang had married another wife whose situation was even worse than his own.

Ximen Lang asked curiously.

"Similar to his own situation? Or even better? Really? His family is known for its exceptional members! How can someone be even more valiant than him? Whose subordinate is this?"

"I don't know whose subordinates she was, but the thing is, her eldest brother was a Kuomintang agent, her second brother was a Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics officer, and her father was a capitalist. To put it simply, she took almost everything she could, and then her whole family ran away!"

Ximen Langxiu was so impressed that his scalp tingled!

Ximen Lang said in shock.

"No, all the stackable buffs are already maxed out! And she didn't even follow her absolutely awful family. Looks like she really loves us!"

Isn't this true love?

Given this situation, even if it were Ximen Lang, he would definitely have run much earlier!

But Ke Ren insisted on staying!
Moreover, judging from the meaning behind Lao Luo's words, he stayed voluntarily.

If this can't be called true love, then what can be true love?
"But this is really a bit confusing."

As they were talking, Ximen Lang suddenly said something that Bai Ling found displeasing.

"Hey, that's enough! A few words are enough, but you're getting more and more carried away! What do you mean, 'muddled'? What's wrong with her staying? What have we done to her?"

Seeing that Bai Ling had spoken, Lao Luo immediately followed suit.

He quickly expressed this to Ximen Lang.

"Bai Ling is absolutely right about that! Because she has indeed made significant contributions, we haven't done anything to her. Not only have we not done anything to her, but she's also received very good treatment. But as you know, the necessary checks are definitely unavoidable!"

"Especially since the two of them are now together, not only husband and wife but also have a child. So, it's not easy for the local officials to handle this. If they follow the procedures, they can't get over their own conscience, and they're also afraid that asking too many questions will put pressure on them. But if they let it go unchecked, and something goes wrong, they can't bear the responsibility."

Ximen Lang tried to put himself in the shoes of his comrades in the local area and put himself in their shoes.

It's true, this job is really not an ordinary torment.

Thinking of this, Ximen Lang asked.

"Haven't we already confirmed that they're all on our side? Why are you still asking all these questions?"

Seeing that Ximen Lang had started paying attention to this again, Lao Luo said helplessly.

“We don’t want to ask either. But take Zheng Chaoyang for example, what new developments or progress has his brother made? Shouldn’t you send someone to inquire about it?”

"And there's this matter that we must keep a close eye on them. They're all insiders, and they know a lot of internal secrets. Plus, so many high-ranking spies have emerged from their families one after another, and they're not just ordinary spies."

“If you’re not out of your mind, you’d definitely keep a close eye on this! Of course, if that’s all there is to it, then it’s nothing. In fact, we’ve always adhered to the principle that the people we send are there to be friends and neighbors with them, and to keep an eye on things as a side activity.”

"The problem is that they are just too professional. Our people will be exposed as soon as they are sent there. They can recognize them at a glance! That will be awkward for you! Our people will be extremely embarrassed, and they will be extremely uncomfortable too! In the long run, no one can stand it!"

"I heard that he's even growing gray hair now. He's only in his early twenties, still a young man, and his hair is almost all gray, more than mine! If this continues, it really won't do. I really can't protect him anymore, and I can't make things difficult for the local comrades."

"So I was thinking of asking Bai Ling to lend a hand, say a few words, or make some arrangements, so that his life could be a little easier. Even if his situation doesn't improve, at least he shouldn't be left like this! Ah Lang, what do you say?"

Of course, Ximen Lang had no objection to this.

After all, he genuinely liked the character Zheng Chaoyang.

It wouldn't have mattered if he didn't know before, but now that he knows, he certainly can't just sit idly by and watch someone die.

But it is.
"Old Luo, even someone as influential as you can't protect yourself. Going to Bai Ling? Will that work? She's just a little girl, how can her words carry any weight?"

"It works! It works! You can search all over Beijing, there's no one whose words carry more weight than hers! You've forgotten Bai Ling's elders..."

When it comes to Bai Ling's elders, each one more formidable and powerful than the last.
I was filled with awe.

Ximen Lang immediately felt relieved.

"Yes, although her words don't carry much weight, she still has those elders around! Even if it's just for the sake of those elders, who would dare not give Bai Ling some face? If that's the case, then Bai Ling's words really do carry a lot! I didn't expect you to have so much influence. My apologies."

Then, before Bai Ling could even tilt her chin up to the sky, she arrogantly uttered a sentence.
"What do you think?!"

With a sudden slam of his fist, Ximen Lang began to let his thoughts wander.

“Look, Ling’er is my wife, so her elders are naturally my elders too! Rounding it up, if her words carry weight, it’s the same as my words carrying weight; if she has a lot of influence, it’s the same as me having a lot of influence! If we calculate it that way, shouldn’t my words also carry a lot of weight?”

"Absolutely! Your words carry a lot of weight!"

He immediately received an affirmation from Lao Luo that couldn't be more certain.

Ximen Lang spoke up immediately.

"Since that's the case, then I'll help you with this favor! Lao Luo, you should now speak to the local comrades in my name and have all non-essential inspections suspended immediately if possible! Even if they can't be suspended, try not to disturb people's daily lives too much and put too much pressure on them."

"He's a meritorious official who has made outstanding contributions, your old subordinate, Ling'er's old comrade-in-arms, and one of our own. We can't let him down. We'll talk about everything when we get there! As for any unforeseen circumstances that might arise along the way..."

"Don't be afraid, Brother Lang has never been one to shirk responsibility and let others take the blame for me! Since I've said this, I'll take full responsibility! If any problems arise, just let them push the blame onto me, and I'll take the fall for everything!"

Yes, that's how confident I am.

Upon learning that Zheng Chaoyang was in dire straits and urgently needed their help, Ximen Lang immediately expressed his willingness to assist him.

He will be the one to make this greeting, because he will take full responsibility for any blame arising from it, and no one else will be implicated!
There are only two reasons why he is so confident.

Firstly, as the protagonist of the serious drama, Zheng Chaoyang, given his loyalty, would never do anything detrimental to the country. Moreover, Ximen Lang was far more confident in this than Bai Ling and Lao Luo, Zheng Chaoyang's former colleagues and superiors.

The reason is simple: the protagonist of a serious drama speaks for itself.

Secondly,
Ximen Lang certainly has the ability to take all the blame and shoulder all the blame!

Of course, if something really goes wrong, Ximen Lang will definitely lose face.

But who told him to steal Bai Ling away?
So, I'll take on some responsibility.

Anyway, this wasn't a big deal for him, nor was it a difficult thing.

I'll help out then.

"As for the follow-up arrangements and other issues, I'll say it again: we'll discuss everything once we arrive!"

This is definitely the result that Lao Luo most wants to see, but it is also the result that Lao Luo least wants to see.

Hopefully, with Ximen Lang's attitude, it's almost certain that Zheng Chaoyang's future will be much better.

The reason I don't want it is because...
Ximen Lang's words clearly meant that he wanted to meet with Zheng Chaoyang sometime, or even have a good chat!

"Ah Lang, this won't do!"

"Why not? What's wrong with it?"

"Nowhere will work!"

He even regretted mentioning it to Ximen Lang and Bai Ling.

Lao Luo quickly explained.

"Although we do not doubt Zheng Chaoyang's loyalty, especially those of us who have worked with him and even gone through thick and thin with him, we have never wavered in our trust in him."

"But his complicated family background is still there, and you are so important to the entire world of Beijing. How can you take such a big risk to see him for such a small matter? No way! Absolutely not!"

"I'd rather Zheng Chaoyang stay this way than let you take such a risk! Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, I absolutely will not allow it!"

Of course, Lao Luo didn't want Ximen Lang to take this risk, nor did he dare to let Ximen Lang take this risk.

After all, Ximen Lang's importance to the world of Beijing is undeniable.

It is no exaggeration to say that Ximen Lang's safety is above all else. Even if he were to die, Ximen Lang could not be allowed to have any problems, even if there was only the slightest possibility that was almost impossible. He had to resolutely stop it.

Therefore, seeing that Ximen Lang had such thoughts.

She went straight for the emotional and rational advice, her little mouth never stopping, and she said everything she could to persuade her.

Seeing that Lao Luo was so anxious, Bai Ling, who also felt that Ximen Lang's safety was above all else and that not even the slightest bit of information should be leaked, followed Lao Luo's lead and tried her best to persuade Ximen Lang.

Unfortunately, Ximen Lang was determined to leave.

No matter how anxious Lao Luo and Bai Ling were, or how reasonable their arguments were, his main strategy was simply not to listen!
In fact, in order to get Lao Luo and Bai Ling to shut up and stop bothering him like flies, he even...

Ximen Lang bluntly uttered this sentence.

"Are you still going to spout nonsense? Fine, I'll pack my things now and head back to Yi Yi's!"

As he spoke, Ximen Lang pretended to pack his things, intending to embrace the future.

With Ximen Lang in this state, what can Bai Ling and Lao Luo do? What can they say?
He could only deceive himself for the time being by saying that there was still time and that he was still quite a distance away from Songjiang Prefecture where Zheng Chaoyang was, and then reluctantly agreed to Ximen Lang's request to visit Zheng Chaoyang's home.

"Alright, alright, my little darling, whatever you say! You just want to go see Zheng Chaoyang's house, right? Go ahead! I won't stop you, I won't stop you! Is that alright now?!"

Sure enough, these words immediately brought a smile to Ximen Lang's face.

"Look at you, you should have said so earlier! You made me pretend to tidy up for so long! Lao Luo, you're becoming less and less lovable!"

Then he called on Bai Ling, who was equally helpless, to help put all the things he had found by rummaging through drawers and cabinets back in their original places.

At the same time, visiting Zheng Chaoyang's home was also added to the agenda.

Once the matter was settled, I turned around and saw Lao Luo still standing there, looking bewildered.

Ximen Lang immediately expressed his displeasure.

"No, why are you still standing there like a dummy?! Did you make those calls to those old comrades I told you to contact?! And what about those drivers? How's that going?!"

"Let me tell you, all my heavy machinery is already in place! There's nothing you can't imagine that I can't do! Everything is ready now, we're just waiting for your driver to get here so we can start work right away!"

"Gu Zidi, and those 46 soldiers' remains underground in the mine are all eagerly waiting for us! You absolutely cannot let us down at this time!"

"If I lose face because of your slackness, I'll be very unhappy, you tell me! Your image in my mind will definitely plummet!"

"If that's really the case, when we get married, I'll definitely put you at the kids' table! I'll make you lose face in front of your old comrades and friends! I absolutely mean it, I'm not kidding!"

Upon hearing Ximen Lang's words, Lao Luo really wanted to crack open Ximen Lang's head to see how his brain was formed, otherwise how could he come up with so many crazy ideas!
The thing is, this is something Ximen Lang would actually do. Isn't that infuriating?
The thought of the principal and the others surrounding me and laughing at my nightmare is unbearable.
He got into the zone in a second, Lao Luo immediately assured him.

"I'm not saying anything more, Ah Lang. I'm going to make the call and send the telegram right now! I won't sleep tonight, but I'll definitely get this done and won't let your important matter be delayed!"

After saying that, not wanting to waste another second, Lao Luo went straight back to make his calls and send out his telegrams.

Meanwhile, Ximen Lang's side also didn't have any delays.

With his arm around Bai Ling's waist, Ximen Lang led her directly to see the massive mining machinery whose wheels were almost taller than two people. (End of Chapter)