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

at this time,

In the small conference room

Upon hearing Xiao Zhan's words, Zhang Xiangdong asked in surprise, "Young Master Xiao, so you already knew this big shot was the mastermind?"

Xiao Zhan nodded and said, "I know it's strange, isn't it? There's a saying: 'If you don't want others to know, don't do it in the first place.'"

"I just want to see if you're telling me the truth."

Zhang Xiangdong broke out in a cold sweat again, secretly relieved that he had told the truth. Otherwise, if Xiao Zhan knew he was lying, he might have handed over his incriminating materials to Wang Ming'an in a fit of anger, and Zhang would have ended up working as a sewing machine operator.

At this point in time,

Zhang Xiangdong added, "Young Master Xiao, everything I've told you is the truth. If I've uttered even a single lie, may my whole family suffer a terrible death."

Xiao Zhan: "I believe what you say. Actually, even if you want to lie to me, I can find out. The big shot you just mentioned was someone Liu Shiyuan told me about before he died."

Anyway, Liu Shiyuan is dead, so there's no way to verify the facts.

Zhang Xiangdong exclaimed in surprise, "You're saying Liu Shiyuan told you? How is that possible?"

Xiao Zhan laughed, "Hahaha, you don't believe me?"

Zhang Xiangdong quickly replied, "I believe you, of course I believe you."

Xiao Zhan deliberately teased Zhang Xiangdong, asking, "Your relationship with Chen Hongwei is unusual, so why did he go in but you didn't?"

Zhang Xiangdong's expression changed several times, and he said with a lack of confidence, "Young Master Xiao, please don't joke with me. Actually, I've had a very hard time. I've survived several rounds of joint investigations by the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission. Fortunately, Chen Hongwei is tight-lipped and didn't implicate me, otherwise I would have been in jail long ago."

Suddenly, Zhang Xiangdong realized that he had been led astray by Xiao Zhan, so he quickly shut his mouth and showed an embarrassed expression.

Zhang Xiangdong wanted to change the subject, not wanting to talk about his own affairs, lest he fall into the trap Xiao Zhan had set for him again.

So he asked, "Young Master Xiao, you just asked me to act out a scene for you. What exactly was I supposed to act out?"

Xiao Zhan was well aware of Zhang Xiangdong's ulterior motives. He had originally intended to give Zhang Xiangdong a warning, but now that he saw Zhang Xiangdong was afraid, he decided to stop while he was ahead.

So he said, "Come closer to me."

Zhang Xiangdong obediently stuck his head over...

Xiao Zhan whispered a few words in his ear.

Zhang Xiangdong listened and nodded, saying, "I understand, I get it. No problem, there shouldn't be any major issues."

Finally, he added, "Young Master Xiao, after this is done, you must plead with Boss A on my behalf and tell him I was your undercover agent."

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Hahaha, as expected of an Interpol agent, you immediately thought of covering your identity. Don't worry, as long as you help me play this role well, I will definitely award you the Best Undercover Award and guarantee that you will be exempt from criminal prosecution."

Zhang Xiangdong extended his hand and said, "It's a pleasure to work with you, Young Master Xiao."

Xiao Zhan grasped Zhang Xiangdong's cold hand and said in a deep voice, "Zhang Xiangdong, let me make this clear first: if you dare to betray me and disobey my orders, even if you escape to the ends of the earth, even if you hide in a bull's den, I will find you and kill you with my own hands."

As he spoke, an overwhelming killing intent suddenly burst forth from Xiao Zhan's body. Zhang Xiangdong's body trembled violently as he felt a bone-chilling cold sweep over his entire body...

Zhang Xiangdong, a seasoned warrior, knew that Xiao Zhan was exerting real pressure on him. He thought to himself, "Damn, Xiao Zhan's killing intent is too intense. I've killed countless people, and my killing intent is already quite strong, but compared to Xiao Zhan, it's nothing. How many people has he killed to have such a powerful killing intent?"

Then Zhang Xiangdong said, "Young Master Xiao, although I, Zhang Xiangdong, am greedy and lustful, I was once a man of courage and made many achievements. It's just that the years have worn down my edges, and I've seen too much of the deceit and intrigue in officialdom. That's why I was hit by the sugar-coated bullets and became a sinner of the people."

"Young Master Xiao spared my life today, as if he were my second parents. From now on, I will follow Young Master Xiao and serve him faithfully, hoping to live out the rest of my life in peace."

Xiao Zhan said calmly, "I remember what you said and have recorded it. Besides, what we just said is known only to heaven, earth, you, and me. You can leave now."

"Remember, follow my instructions strictly."

Zhang Xiangdong bowed deeply to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan's last words, "Heaven knows, earth knows, you know, I know," made him feel Xiao Zhan's goodwill.

Zhang Xiangdong is gone.

"Clatter."

Xiao Zhan stood by the window, lit a cigarette, and looked out at the bustling Chang'an Avenue.

At this moment, Xia Keke slipped in from the doorway and said, "Xiao Zhan, I'm truly impressed! You turned a passive situation into an active one. Amazing!"

"Zhang Xiangdong was so scared he almost peed his pants on the spot."

"Hahaha…."

"I listened at the door as you completely crushed Zhang Xiangdong, it was so satisfying! Tell me the truth, were all those 'dirts' on Zhang Xiangdong you mentioned true?"

"How come I didn't know?"

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Hahaha, of course it's true. I found these materials in the book 'The Arbiter of the Sky' that Deng Zhi left me. Originally, these things had nothing to do with me. I'm not a member of the Discipline Inspection Commission, so I couldn't be bothered with them. I would never offend these people. Today, Zhang Xiangdong was unlucky enough to walk right into my line of fire. I will not offend others unless they offend me. If they offend me, I will retaliate. This is my bottom line and my belief."

Xia Keke blinked and said, "Isn't 'The Arbiter of the Sky' aimed at those big shots' money laundering records?"

"How come there's still this incriminating material?"

"They're just as good as our Beijing Guoan."

Xiao Zhan chuckled and said, "Zhang Xiangdong was just asking for trouble, so I said it to scare him a little. I didn't expect the old guy to be so easily frightened and immediately back down."

Xia Keke: "Zhang Xiangdong is smart. He wouldn't dare gamble with his life and fortune. If you really send the incriminating information to Wang Ming'an, he'll only be able to work as a sewing machine operator."

Xiao Zhan: "So, in life and in business, one must always have a clear conscience. Otherwise, if others have leverage over you, you'll be controlled by them."

"Ding-dong."

Suddenly, Xiao Zhan received a message.

Xiao Zhan opened the message and saw that it was from Su Zixing.

"Xiao Zhan, our group has safely crossed the border."

"Don't worry!!!"

I want to say thank you for your thoughtfulness.

"Some people say that as long as you resist contacting them and cut off contact for a while, you won't miss them anymore, no matter how much you like them."

Xiao Zhan thought for a moment and replied, "The best relationship is one of not giving up or not disturbing. I heard a brilliant answer: 'If it's mutual, then don't give up; if it's one-sided, then don't disturb.'"

"So, your decision was correct."

"Years later, whatever our relationship may be, I hope that when you think of me, you can smile and say: 'This person was very nice; I used to like him a lot.'"

"Finally, let me say this: if your heart is unsettled, you'll meet better people every day; if your heart is settled, the person in front of you is the best."

Wishing you all the best!

After sending the message, Xiao Zhan put away his phone, looked up at Xia Keke, and said, "Minister Bai is still waiting for our report!"