Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Put him down."

Xiao Zhan waved to the two special forces soldiers and said.

"Clang!"

Two special forces soldiers threw Yao Bing to the ground. Soldiers despise spineless people, especially one who was so scared that he lost control of his bladder and bowels. In the eyes of soldiers, such a person is like trash.

Ignoring the stench emanating from him, Yao Bing quickly knelt down and kowtowed to Xiao Zhan, crying as he did so, "Young Master Xiao, please spare my life! I had no choice..."

Xiao Zhan interrupted Yao Bing directly and said to Xia Keke, "Director Xia, Yao Bing is your responsibility for interrogation."

Xia Keke understood and said, "Okay, no problem."

Then, looking at Yao Bing, he said, "You spineless coward, you know fear now?"

"Someone, take him outside to the car."

"Yes."

Two special forces soldiers agreed and grabbed Yao Bing's arms, pulling him away...

Yao Bing, who was used to a life of luxury, couldn't withstand such dragging. His arms ached terribly, and he grimaced and cried out, "Ouch, be gentle! It hurts so much!"

Xia Keke followed behind, whispering sternly, "Yao Bing, so you know pain now? You're just glad Xiao Zhan didn't kill you on the spot. How do you compare to Liu Shiyuan? He was killed by Xiao Zhan. What are you complaining about? If you don't honestly confess, I guarantee you'll die a horrible death, and your family might even be buried with you!"

That's how things are always said in official circles: intimidation, fraud, coercion, and enticement; truth and falsehood intertwined, all designed to leave you bewildered and mentally broken.

With a bitter expression, Yao Bing said, "Director Xia, I promise I'll tell you everything I know. Could you find me some pants to change into? I'm feeling really uncomfortable. Getting your car dirty is a small matter, but it wouldn't be good if the stench bothered you."

Xia Keke rolled her eyes and said irritably, "You have the nerve to say that? You're used to putting on airs, aren't you? You'd be scared to death if you actually got into a real situation."

Yao Bing said awkwardly, "Young Master Xiao was about to kill me right away, it was terrifying."

Xia Keke said to a special forces soldier, "Go find him a pair of pants to wear, he really stinks."

"yes!"

The special forces soldier turned around and went to the car to find clothes. They usually carry an extra combat uniform when going on a mission, just in case.

at the same time,

Zhang Zongquan strode up to Xiao Zhan, extended his hand, and said with a big smile, "Young Master Xiao, thank you for coming to my rescue."

Xiao Zhan did not extend his hand to shake hands with Zhang Zongquan, but instead said to the people who came with Yao Bing, "Go back and report to Wang Anming now, he will make arrangements for you."

"Thank you, Young Master Xiao."

"Thank you, Young Master Xiao."

These people, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, expressed their gratitude and left.

They had all witnessed Yao Bing's fate and Xiao Zhan's decisive and ruthless manner. They were all terrified and their legs were trembling.

Xiao Zhan turned to Zhang Changshan and said, "You should know why I've come to see you, so I don't need to say more."

"Yao Bing's fate is a lesson for you."

"The difference is that if you are taken away by him, you will have a slim chance of survival, while I can guarantee your life, but only if you tell me everything you know."

Zhang Zongquan opened his mouth to speak but was stopped by Zhang Changshan.

Then Zhang Changshan said to Xiao Zhan, "I knew this day would come. Who told me to make a mistake in a moment of confusion, and then Liu Shiyuan caught me red-handed? I was forced to do many things I didn't want to do. This is my retribution."

Xiao Zhan turned on the video and started recording, saying, "Time is short, so get to the point."

Zhang Changshan nodded: "Okay!"

Then, after organizing his thoughts, he said, "A few years ago, when Liu Shiyuan was still serving in the army, we were partners. At that time, we had a very good relationship and got along well, so I was not wary of him. I never expected that this old man would secretly set a trap for me and then use it against me to make me work for him."

Xiao Zhan raised an eyebrow and said, "Get to the point. You can explain these trivial matters to the task force later."

Zhang Changshan paused for a moment, then asked, "Young Master Xiao, what do you want to hear?"

Xiao Zhan: "Why did you have Zhang Zongquan give me a heads-up and hint at it beforehand?"

Zhang Changshan: "Liu Shiyuan forced me to carry out the Mole Plan with him. I knew that if I listened to Liu Shiyuan, I would fall into an abyss, never to recover, and be infamous for eternity."

Xiao Zhan asked, "What exactly is the Mole Project?"

Zhang Changshan replied, "To take its place."

Xiao Zhan asked, "Why?"

Zhang Changshan said with a serious expression, "It's all the work of interest groups behind the scenes. Neither side is willing to reconcile or compromise, which has caused some interest groups to suffer heavy losses. That's why they devised the Mole Plan. As far as I know, today's operation is just the prelude to the Mole Plan."

Xiao Zhan was greatly shocked upon hearing this.

Zhang Changshan: "As far as I know, Liu Shiyuan was only one of the executors of the Mole Project."

Xiao Zhan asked in surprise, "You mean someone will take over Liu Shiyuan's job?"

Zhang Changshan shook his head and said, "I don't know."

Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, Xiao Zhan asked again, "Do you know who's behind this?"

Zhang Changshan replied, "It's not just one person, but a group. As far as I know, many large families are secretly involved. In their words, it's called profit sharing. Everyone forms an alliance of interests, where everyone prospers or suffers together. If someone doesn't participate, the other families will unite to isolate him."

Xiao Zhan asked, "Since you don't want to collude with Liu Shiyuan, you should resolutely withdraw. What's the point of you being so indecisive? Are you trying to see which side wins this game and then choose a side? Am I right?"

Zhang Changshan's face turned bright red, and he was speechless.

That's exactly what he thought, and that's exactly what he did.

Xiao Zhan continued, "You've been in the military for over forty years, seen battles, shed blood, and killed people. You should understand one thing: the most dangerous thing in officialdom is a fence-sitter. This move seems clever, but it's actually incredibly foolish."

"Why!"

Zhang Changshan sighed and said, "Young Master Xiao, please be lenient with me, considering that I warned you in advance. I just want to go back to my hometown to grow flowers and farm and live out my old age in peace, and never have to get involved in the affairs of the martial world again."

Xiao Zhan: "You chose this path yourself. You have to accept the outcome, whether you win or lose. You are a soldier, so you should face it bravely. If you fall, get up. Even if you can't get up, you still have to get up. This is the dignity and spirit of a soldier. You can break down alone at night, but when the sun rises, you still have to keep working hard. I will report to the higher-ups truthfully. I don't know how they will deal with you in the end. This is the best result I can do for you."

Zhang Changshan: "Thank you, Young Master Xiao."

Xiao Zhan thought for a moment and said, "The reason I helped you is because you chose to trust me beforehand, which allowed Zhang Zongquan to warn me in advance!"

"I, Xiao Zhan, am clear about my gratitude and grudges. You've shown me kindness, so I'll repay you in kind. You should stay home for now."

Seeing that Xiao Zhan wasn't taking him away, Zhang Changshan was immediately moved to tears and said emotionally, "Thank you, Young Master Xiao. I, Zhang Changshan, will forever remember your great kindness and virtue."

Xiao Zhan looked at Zhang Zongquan and said, "Young Master Zhang, just stay at home with your father and don't think about escaping abroad. There's nowhere in the world for you to go."

"I'm not trying to scare you, but if you and your son step out of the house now, countless bullets might be aimed at you."

Zhang Zongquan's expression changed drastically, and he said awkwardly, "I'll listen to Young Master Xiao and not go anywhere."