Under One Person: I, Jiaqian Jushi, work from nine to five.

"Brother Liu, please don't tease me. This plan is just a trial. What if Lao Ma has learned his lesson this time and doesn't come?"

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P.S.: Just asking for everything as usual. Goodnight and sweet dreams, godfathers~

Chapter 232 Planting the Seeds of Doubt in Old Ma? (First Update)

Can Lao Ma master it?

Given Ma Xianhong's personality, this is impossible.

Unless... Ma Xianhong never even saw the news about this trap.

However, after the news of this trap was widely spread by Jianghu Xiaozhan and Yaoxing Society, could Ma Xianhong really not see it?

That... is certainly possible.

The day before the news of the trap was spread, Qu Tong, the president of Yaoxing Society and Ma Xianhong's "good sister", had already given Ma Xianhong a small red pill.

After swallowing the small red pill, Ma Xianhong kicked his legs and collapsed unconscious.

According to Qu Tong's plan, this drug that inhibits the damage to the soul could allow Ma Xianhong to sleep for at least a week.

It was easy for Ma Xianhong to sleep with the company and be given the so-called "torture day"...

Of course.

At this moment, Zhang Chulan and his group were unaware that Ma Xianhong, the protagonist of "Operation Ma Xianhong," was fast asleep at home. The group then plunged into an abandoned bunker in the deep mountains.

"Isn't this the newly appointed head of the South China region, Commander Zhou? Commander Zhou has come in person to guide the operation?"

When Zhou Fengliu arrived at the open space, Wang Zhenqiu greeted him with an incredibly enthusiastic smile.

Even though we'd only been apart for a short time, this guy acted like we'd never seen each other in ages.

With the addition of Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao, all the temporary workers involved in the Biyou Village operation, except for Erzhuang, have arrived.

"Commander Zhou...Where is Chen Duo?"

Old Meng from the Northwest region pushed up his glasses, a slightly embarrassed expression on his face. He noticed that Chen Duo hadn't come over, so he asked her a question.

Hearing this question, Xiao Zizai, Hei Guan, and the others present were also a little curious.

After all, they had all heard that Chen Duo had been taken away from the board of directors by Zhou Fengliu, and this news was quite shocking to them at first.

"Yeah, he's at home, probably playing games right now," Zhou Fengliu replied casually upon hearing the voice.

"?"

"Home? Whose home?" Old Meng was a little confused.

"Playing games? You mean Chen Duo?" Hua Zhong's clarinet was also somewhat puzzled.

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"My house? She's staying at my house temporarily." Zhou Fengliu yawned, then answered the clarinet's question:

"Don't underestimate her, this girl is incredibly enthusiastic about playing games. I'm worried she'll develop into a gaming addict..."

From Zhou Fengliu, everyone learned about Chen Duo's recent situation. They were relieved to learn that Chen Duo's health was stable and that she was gradually reintegrating into society.

"If it weren't for Commander Zhou... Chen Duo would probably be imprisoned in a bunker similar to this one right now."

"yes..."

"Speaking of which, the company really went all out, giving up a bunker for Ma Xianhong."

The crowd's attention gradually turned to the surrounding buildings.

"How could that be... I heard that the company's first bunker had an accident and was later abandoned. I guess it was this one."

The black-clad man, who knew more about the company's inner workings, chimed in:

"The board of directors wouldn't be that foolish as to abandon a bunker for Ma Xianhong, whose arrival is uncertain."

"That's true... Anyway, one thing is for sure: with Commander Zhou in charge, if Ma Xianhong dares to come, he's definitely in for a rough time!"

Wang Zhenqiu, who had witnessed Zhou Fengliu's strength three times in a row, said this.

No one present disagreed with this point.

indeed.

Judging from the experience of the last battle in Biyou Village, Zhou Fengliu's fight against Ma Xianhong was like an adult beating a child.

"that..."

At this moment, Zhang Chulan, who hadn't spoken for a long time, stepped forward. He first glanced at the people present, then said:

"Um, I'd like to ask everyone for a favor..."

"?"

After Zhang Chulan finished explaining what he had asked of him, everyone raised an eyebrow.

"Good heavens, you're telling us not to arrest Ma Xianhong? Bi Lian, are you serious? What exactly are you trying to do?"

Faced with everyone's doubts, Zhang Chulan scratched his head and then explained his thoughts.

According to his thinking, the company created such a big buzz just to force Ma Xianhong out.

But given Ma Xianhong's stubborn nature, even if they were to capture him and torture him severely, they wouldn't get the information the company wanted.

Rather than failing to obtain information from Ma Xianhong, it would be better to try a psychological tactic and sow discord between Ma Xianhong and the mastermind behind the scenes.

As long as the seeds of doubt and suspicion are sown in Ma Xianhong's heart, then this "Ma-catching operation" will not have been in vain.

"Wait a minute..." After hearing Zhang Chulan's thoughts, Hei Guan raised a crucial question.

"Zhang Chulan, how did you know that Ma Xianhong and the mastermind behind it all had a disagreement?"

"Well..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan scratched his face and explained:

"I don't know if you all remember Old Ma from the Biyou Village era... Biyou Village was very low-key, but he was open to all comers and accepted anyone, which shows that he had no intention of hiding himself."

Even when he later confronted us, his first reaction was to wage war against us, not to hide...

"Old Ma doesn't like hiding... but who's the mastermind behind Old Ma's rescue?"

"He was ruthless and decisive in rescuing Lao Ma, leaving no survivors... His actions were so clean and efficient that there could only be one purpose... which was to hide. This person doesn't want the company, or us, to know who he is..."

"This is their point of contention... As long as we relentlessly attack Old Ma through this point of attack, downplaying his commonalities with the mastermind and highlighting their differences, as long as we plant the seeds of suspicion in Old Ma's heart..."

"Sooner or later, Old Ma will clash with that person, leading to a split..."

After listening to Zhang Chulan's explanation, everyone understood what he meant.

The best strategy is to win hearts and minds, not to conquer cities; the best policy is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

Zhang Chulan's move was truly brilliant, causing Lao Ma and the mastermind to fight amongst themselves without any conflict.

However, all of this is contingent on Ma Xianhong coming and being able to listen to Zhang Chulan's persuasion.

"Theoretically... it's feasible, but practically it's highly unlikely. How can you guarantee he'll come just because he knows this? This is an blatant trap; only someone truly out of their mind would fall for it..."

Wang Zhenqiu, a fellow Yin-type temporary worker from the Southwest, commented on Zhang Chulan's psychological warfare.

"Let's give it a try... what if it really happens?" Zhang Chulan said.

"Brother Liu...what do you think?"

He then turned his gaze to Zhou Fengliu, since Zhou Fengliu had spent much more time with Ma Xianhong than they had.

"What do I think? Your plans?"

"Yes."

"Well, my assessment is that it was all for naught. Your plan was entirely based on the premise that Ma Xianhong and the mastermind behind it were on equal footing..."

Zhou Fengliu continued his evaluation without any politeness:

"If the relationship between this mastermind and Ma Xianhong is completely unequal... then planting this seed of suspicion won't do any good..."

Chapter 233 Chen Duo, who tricked Master Ayu! (Second Update)

It feels like you've planted a seed of doubt in your boss's underling.

The seed has been planted and can take root and sprout, but no matter how much the younger brother breaks ties with the boss, in the boss's eyes he is just a dispensable pawn.

Given a chance but unable to use it?

Then don't give it to me... just kill him and that's it.

However, when considering the relationship between Ma Xianhong and Qu Tong, Ma Xianhong, an honest man, is no match for Qu Tong, who is skilled in both arts and sciences.

Although the two are outwardly siblings, it is possible that Qu Tong secretly used her double-handed methods to forcefully change Ma Xianhong's perception.

Even if Ma Xianhong had developed doubts, Qu Tong could use her double-handed methods to "brainwash" him.

Although it's very likely that Ma Xianhong will be ruined, Qu Tong cares more about Ma Xianhong's talent.

In conclusion, Zhang Chulan's psychological warfare tactics were useful, but not entirely effective...