Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 140: Absolutely Unforgettable

"We found it!" Nao Tazon's eyes lit up as she listened, nodding repeatedly.

It gave me a feeling of sudden enlightenment.

But he was also worried. "Cao Sang, Nankou, Changping, and Shahe are the vital strategic points of Beiping. If the rebels attack, these places will be the first to be hit. Should we consider changing the location?"

Nankou, Shahe, and Beiping were the northern gateways protecting Beiping's security. They held irreplaceable value in military defense, transportation, and strategic buffer, and could be considered the lifeline of northern Beiping.

Choosing these three locations was undoubtedly very risky.

However, Cao Wei Da expressed a different opinion: "Precisely because these three places are of vital importance, they have always been heavily guarded."

There's an old Chinese saying: "The most dangerous place is the safest place." You've probably heard of it.

Nao Tazon nodded. This phrase was very famous and often used in various aspects, so she had naturally heard of it.

"That's it. It's heavily guarded, seemingly dangerous, but actually safe, and it can minimize the risk of transporting supplies." He paused here before continuing:
"I won't lie to you. I think even if I didn't say it, you should have guessed that our business has connections with the Kuomintang and the Red Party."

Nao Tenzin remained silent. He knew perfectly well that relying solely on the people of Beiping to take on such a large operation was nothing short of a pipe dream.

Even if you had to guess, you could have figured it out.

Seeing his reaction, Cao Weida smiled slightly, "Everyone knows the truth, so I won't say anything more. You know the importance of these three places, and the higher-ups naturally know it even better."

Even if we take a step back and assume that these three places are lost, how long do you think Beiping, with its doors wide open, can hold out?

Instead of worrying about the risks of choosing these three locations, we should consider how much convenience they will bring and how much money we can save.

Nao Tayuan fell silent again. After thinking it over, she realized that Cao Weida was right.

If these three places are lost, it will be tantamount to leaving Beiping wide open. Even if other places are chosen, there will still be no security.

On the contrary, the cost of transporting and distributing goods is much higher, which makes it more difficult for their business to operate.

After a long silence, he slowly nodded: "I admit you have a point, but..."

“Tian Yuan Jun,” Cao Weida interrupted, his tone heavy, “doing business always involves risks; there is no such thing as a 100% safe deal.”

"If such a deal really exists, then without a doubt, it's a trap set for you to fall into, or you're just too stupid and arrogant."

He leaned forward slightly.

"Risk is often proportional to reward. You can't make a lot of money without taking any risks. Where in the world is there such a good thing?"

"What appears to be safe often hides countless dangers."

"Only by sharing the benefits can we share the risks as much as possible. With shared interests, everyone can work together, right? So I suggest that I act as a go-between to make the pie even bigger. What do you think?"

Nao Taniyama fell silent again. After a long while, she nodded with a wry smile. "Cao-san, I admit you're right. I was too greedy."

Taking a deep breath and putting on a serious face, he said, "Alright, Mr. Cao, I agree to your plan, but please give me three days. I need to persuade the others. I hope you understand!"

Cao Weida smiled and said, "I understand, of course I understand. When doing important things, one must be careful. If you rashly agree on behalf of your group, I would not dare to agree."

"Yoshi, Cao-san, you're a genius! Nao Tazono is full of admiration."

"You're too kind, Mr. Tianyuan. I'm just trying to make a living," Cao Weida said with a calm smile. "By the way, Mr. Tianyuan, about Qiu Ziming I mentioned earlier..."

"As Cao Sang said before, it was a misunderstanding."

"It is indeed a misunderstanding, but what I'm afraid of is Lin Yuanjiang."

"Don't worry, Cao Sang, I'll warn him." Tian Yuan Nao readily agreed. In his eyes, Lin Yuanjiang was nothing more than his dog. If he didn't obey, he would just kill him and find another one.

Although he thought Cao Weida was just a dog, this dog was different. This dog was not just his own, and it had too many masters behind it, and the relationships were too complicated. It was far beyond what he, as the chief consultant of the police station, could afford to offend.

Moreover, both he and the others needed this dog to help them make a lot of money, and with such a huge stake in the deal, no one dared to make a move rashly.

Since I can't move and I need their help, I should naturally try to be on good terms with them.

Not only can you not offend them, but you also have to feed them chicken legs and meat chunks from time to time to take good care of them.

Previously, Nao Tenzin was always conscientious in her duties, and she always lived a very frugal life.

Life wasn't exactly tough, but it was certainly frugal. Even if I wanted to go to a restaurant a few times a month for a treat, I had to carefully budget my money.

After making money from smuggling the first batch of supplies, he immediately went to the restaurant he used to only visit a few times a month. And, in a moment of extravagance, he ordered the hostesses he had previously wanted but couldn't afford.

It was only then that he realized that young and tender women could be so gentle and obedient, not only serving him comfortably but also speaking in a pleasant voice.

From that point on, he was completely captivated and couldn't stop himself from going back.

That little waist of hers twists and turns so gracefully!
It made this man in his fifties feel like he had been given a second spring.

However, such enjoyment did not come for free, and his wallet was being drained day by day. The amount of smuggling he had previously engaged in was gradually no longer enough to satisfy him.

In order to make more money, the smuggling efforts naturally have to increase, and... how do you say it in Chinese?

Oh, right, open source and cost reduction!
Cutting expenses is impossible; if we cut expenses, how can he enjoy life?

Then the only option was to open source it. So when Lin Yuanjiang joined him, he directly brought him under his wing.

As a result, Lin Yuanjiang gave him some money as a token of respect, which significantly increased his savings.

Compared to Cao Wei's grand money-making scheme, Lin Yuanjiang's small sums of money naturally seemed insignificant.

He knew perfectly well which was more important.

If Lin Yuanjiang dares to disobey his warning and offend Cao Wei, then he can only kill the dog and eat its meat, and then replace it with a more obedient dog!
If a dog dares to disobey its master's orders, is there any point in keeping it?

"In that case, I'll trouble you, Mr. Tianyuan. Here, let me toast you."

After finishing the meal, we naturally didn't leave immediately. There were quite a few young women here, and they were all incredibly beautiful.

Cao Weida, being quite perceptive, paid the bill in advance, which provoked another round of feigned anger from Tianyuan Nao, but she did not refuse his kindness. With a sly smile, she put her arm around the hostess and went into the private room.

Behind him, watching Naoko Tamago embrace a woman and enter a private room, Cao Weida smiled slightly.

As the saying goes, it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.

Previously, Nao Tenjo was considered to be very dedicated to her duties, which caused considerable obstacles to the anti-Japanese cause in Beiping.

But now, Nao Taniyama is one of the parasites within the Japanese military and government, corrupted by money and beauty.

That's good.
"Sir, I'm a little tired. Could you take me to my room?" In his arms, the hostess looked up at him pitifully, her slender white fingers tracing circles on his chest.

The woman was quite pretty and had a good figure. Following the principle of not wasting anything, he gave a wicked smile, hooked her chin, and said, "Alright, I love gentlemanly manners. How could I refuse such a small request? Let's go, I'll take you back to your room right now."

An hour later, Cao Weida, having tightened his belt, left the room. He glanced back at the clothes scattered everywhere and the beautiful, sweaty figure on the bed before slowly closing the door behind him.

After exiting the gate, I was about to hail a rickshaw to leave when someone called out to me.

"Master Cao, Master Cao!"

"Oh? Fifth Master, what a coincidence, I've run into you here."

"Hey, what do you mean 'bump into'? I've been waiting for you right here! I've been waiting for ages!"

These words made Cao Weida's brows furrow involuntarily. "Fifth Master, you are quite capable! How did you know I was here today? Your information network is excellent!"

"Oh, what? I just happened to run into you. I just came out of the Prince's mansion and had some good news to share with you. I just got here and saw you get out of a car and follow the lady into the Beiping Hotel. I looked around inside but couldn't find you. I guess you went into a private room."

Master Fan kept smiling, his attitude was respectful yet not quite respectful, giving the impression that he wanted to flatter him but also wanted to put on airs, giving people a feeling of being pretentious.

Cao Wei Da suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. I was wondering why his whereabouts were so easily discovered."

"Fifth Master, you've done this to me. Why don't you ask the waiter? Just say you're my friend, and they won't let you see me."

"Hey~ You're going in with a Japanese officer, you must have something to discuss. I shouldn't bother you. Anyway, it's not urgent, you can just wander around." Fan Wu swung his arms, exuding a dignified air.

"That's too kind of you. Well, it's lunchtime, let's go inside and grab something to eat."

"No, no, no, you don't need to spend so much. If you want to treat me to a meal, I'd like to have some fried tofu instead."

They've only met twice already. The first time they met, he gave her money at Dongxinglou Restaurant and a large sum of money, but she didn't reciprocate at all. The second time they met, she immediately asked someone to treat her to a meal at the Beiping Hotel. She felt embarrassed.

Fan Wu is a genuine descendant of the Eight Banners in Beiping; he has a lot to say about his reputation!

"Alright, Fifth Master, you're trying to save me money, aren't you? Well, you've tasted all sorts of delicacies, and it's only with ordinary snacks that you can appreciate the unique flavors of different places. Okay, let's go get some fried tofu then, I'd like to try it too." Cao Weida flattered him as always. Since Fifth Master Fan said he had good news, he was genuinely interested in hearing it.

(End of this chapter)