Thinking about the various rumors about Chen Han Wen spread by the Military Control Commission and the high-ranking officials of the Kuomintang, Song Xiao An immediately said, "Boss Dai is too much. You’ve earned great merit, and not only did he not reward you, he actually wants to punish you. Doesn't this chill the hearts of our brothers?"
Hearing Song Xiao An's words, Chen Han Wen smiled, "You kid, you know what's going on but are pretending to be confused. To tell you the truth, I'm back in Chongqing to sound out old Dai. If the old man punishes me too harshly, I'll pack up and run away. After all, I blew up the 76th Headquarters! Would I stay in Chongqing to plead guilty? Am I an idiot?"
Before Song Xiao An could reply, he heard a cheerful voice from behind, "Who would dare think of you, Ming Cheng, as an idiot? I think he's simply tired of living. Whoever dares to say anything about you, I, Mao Ren Feng, will be the first one to disagree."
The plump Mao Ren Feng walked out from the corner, his belly sticking out, with a cheerful smile like the Maitreya Buddha. He came to Chen Han Wen and said, "Ming Cheng, congratulations! You've achieved great merit for the nation again. Xiao An is also doing well… The Chairman praised you personally, don't forget your brother when you become rich and powerful."
Mao Ren Feng only exchanged pleasantries with Song Xiao An, then pulled Chen Han Wen aside, saying, "Ming Cheng, you must treat me to a drink. You know I got you a travel permit to Shanghai, and the Bureau Chief almost cursed me to death."
Chen Han Wen chuckled and said to Mao Ren Feng, "No problem, I'll split my reward with you."
Mao Ren Feng was a shrewd man. Upon hearing Chen Han Wen's words, he immediately realized that Chen Han Wen was setting him up for a fall.
"I wouldn't dare!"
Mao Ren Feng gave Chen Han Wen a playful punch on the shoulder with a mischievous smile, complaining, "You little rascal, you just love to trick me. Split the reward with me? Another punishment, is it? Last time you beat up Chen Li Fu, and the punishment fell on me. In the end, I lost a year's salary."
"You know I'm tricking you, yet you still want it. You’re just asking for trouble!"
Chen Han Wen looked at Mao Ren Feng, whose face was turning green, and said, "Alright, let's have a drink tonight."
Mao Ren Feng’s expression brightened, "Alright, I'll pick you up tonight."
While the two were chatting, they saw Zheng Yao Xian, the Sixth Brother of the Military Control Commission, storming over, followed by Xu Bai Chuan, who was struggling to keep up. Spotting Chen Han Wen, Mao Ren Feng, and Song Xiao An, Zheng Yao Xian came over and went straight to Song Xiao An. Without a word, he slapped him, "Didn't I tell you? You never learn your lesson, do you? You stirred up such a big mess, do you think you have nine lives?"
Zheng Yao Xian was clearly scolding Song Xiao An while aiming his words at Chen Han Wen. Upon seeing this, Mao Ren Feng immediately stepped aside and quietly watched the show.
Chen Han Wen didn’t get angry. He saw through Zheng Yao Xian's act.
Zheng Yao Xian dared not confront Chen Han Wen directly, so he took his anger out on Song Xiao An.
Song Xiao An was also wronged. He was a devout Buddhist and a filial son. Recently, his mother had been unwell. Upon hearing from Chen Han Wen that the Bodhisattva at the Jing'an Temple in Shanghai was particularly miraculous, he impulsively went to Shanghai with Chen Han Wen.
He never made it to the Jing'an Temple, and instead, the 76th Headquarters was blown up.
If he had known that Chen Han Wen was up to something, Song Xiao An wouldn’t have gone to Shanghai with him for all the tea in China.
"Chief Chen."
Xu Bai Chuan, who had just caught up, realized it was too late to stop Zheng Yao Xian. He apologetically said to Chen Han Wen, "Chief Chen, don’t mind him. Old Six has a bad temper, always blurts out whatever’s on his mind. He just speaks his mind. Chief Chen, please don’t take it to heart."
Huh?
Zheng Yao Xian always blurts out whatever’s on his mind?
Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother, no wonder you are so naive.
Chen Han Wen looked at Zheng Yao Xian, with a playful smile, saying nothing, making Zheng Yao Xian feel uneasy.
It must be said that within the Military Control Commission, Zheng Yao Xian feared not Dai Li but Chen Han Wen, who was seemingly carefree and nonchalant. There seemed to be a pair of eyes that could see through everything behind his carefree facade, and the secrets he held seemed to be completely transparent to him.
This time, Chen Han Wen didn’t consult with Zheng Yao Xian, he directly took his men to Shanghai to fight the Japanese. No matter how you looked at it, Zheng Yao Xian was in the right. Zheng Yao Xian originally intended to use this incident to embarrass Chen Han Wen, but under Chen Han Wen's gaze, he felt that if he continued, he would be the one making a fool of himself.
Chen Han Wen, unfathomable!
Ultimately, under Chen Han Wen's gaze, Zheng Yao Xian backed down. He looked at Chen Han Wen and said with a sigh, "Chief Chen, everyone knows you are notorious in the nation for being lawless. But you can’t always pick on me. First, there was Jian Zhi, then Xiao An… You’ve ruined all the talented men under me… How about this, my Fourth Brother has a few capable people, I’ll recommend them to you?"
Hearing Zheng Yao Xian’s words, Xu Bai Chuan was shocked. He exclaimed that Zheng Yao Xian was being unreasonable.
Why drag him down?
If trouble arose and Dai Li didn’t punish Chen Han Wen, wouldn't he be the one to bear the brunt?
Mao Ren Feng watched from the side, smiling but saying nothing. He admired Chen Han Wen deeply. Not only did he have a powerful background, he was also a master at handling interpersonal relationships. Dai Li’s “Eight Great Kings” were all completely controlled by Chen Han Wen.
Impressive!
Truly impressive!
Mao Ren Feng decided that when he had drinks with Chen Han Wen tonight, he would bring his wife Xiang Ying Xin along to deepen their bond.
In the corridor outside Dai Li’s office, Chen Han Wen, Mao Ren Feng, Zheng Yao Xian, and Xu Bai Chuan, these four were all influential figures in the Military Control Commission, and also Dai Li’s most trusted subordinates. If these four were to go out together, it would inevitably cause a storm.
On the surface, they were all amiable, but each had their own agenda. They were all shrewd individuals. Unless absolutely necessary, they would not reveal their true intentions to each other.
Even Xu Bai Chuan and Zheng Yao Xian, despite being the closest of friends, each had their own secrets.
Chen Han Wen yawned, feigning fatigue, and said to Zheng Yao Xian, “Lend me Zhao Jian Zhi for a while.”
“???”
Zheng Yao Xian immediately became alert, looking at Chen Han Wen and saying, “Chief Chen, please, I beg you, spare me, spare the men under me! Jian Zhi doesn’t have your background. If he gets into trouble following you again, he'll lose his head!”
Seeing another argument brewing, Song Xiao An quickly interjected, “Ming Cheng, aren’t you supposed to be going to the confinement room? It’s not a good idea to go out now. The Bureau Chief is still at headquarters. He’ll get angry if he finds out you’re not at the Bureau.”
But Chen Han Wen said, "Confinement is for tomorrow. It doesn’t count if I go out today. Have Zhao Jian Zhi send me home to sleep, you come with me. I have some American 特效药 (special medicine), I’ll send it to your mother.”
“Okay… uh, Sixth Brother, what do you think?”
Hearing Chen Han Wen’s words, Song Xiao An immediately fell silent and looked to Zheng Yao Xian.
Zheng Yao Xian couldn’t think of a reason to refuse. He waved his hand, signaling Song Xiao An to go with Chen Han Wen to get the medicine.
Chen Han Wen turned and left. Mao Ren Feng shouted from behind, “Ming Cheng, I’ll drive to your house to pick you up tonight. We’ll go for a drink together later.”
Chen Han Wen waved without turning back, indicating he would see him later, then disappeared down the corridor.
Back at home, Chen Han Wen gave the special medicine to Song Xiao An.