Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 190 is so unserious!

Wang Kemin was no ordinary person, much less an ordinary traitor; he was the number one traitor during the War of Resistance against Japan!

In 1937, after the Japanese army occupied Northeast China and Tianjin, Wang Kemin served as the chairman of the Executive Committee of the Provisional Government of the Puppet Republic of China, and concurrently as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Affairs Committee, Minister of the Administration Department, and Chairman of the New People's Association. He set up the "Japan-China Economic Association" in North China to plunder North China's resources to fund the Japanese invading army.

In 1938, Wang Kemin was assassinated by the Kuomintang's Military Intelligence Bureau. However, they mistakenly killed a Japanese man named Yamamoto Eiji instead of Wang Kemin, thus saving Wang Kemin's life.

That's right, it was the assassination attempt by Xu Jingge and his team. During that assassination, his girlfriend Yang Qiuping was arrested and suffered inhumane torture. In the end, to help his girlfriend get rid of the torture, Xu Jingge painfully shot and killed Yang Qiuping when she was being paraded through the streets.

It can be said that Xu Jingge dreamed of killing Wang Kemin to avenge Yang Qiuping.

Unfortunately, after that assassination attempt, Wang Kemin became fearful and cautious, and generally did not appear in public places.

Wang Kemin didn't even attend the last banquet, which shows just how cautious he is.

Even if they did appear, they would be surrounded by bodyguards, and since they didn't reveal their whereabouts, there would be no way to take action even if they were discovered.

"It's like the sun has risen in the west! This guy actually comes to the bathhouse to take a bath?" Cao Weida was quite surprised.

If Wang Kemin is so afraid of death, why would he come to a crowded and noisy bathhouse for no reason?

Someone as cautious as him, wouldn't he have a private bathhouse at home?
Watching the two figures disappear into the room, Cao Weida asked again, "Who is that person next to him?"

Zheng Chaoyang: "Liu Xiangting, the Northern Overlord!"

Wow, that's interesting, really interesting.

Cao Wei Da's eyes darted around, and he immediately realized that the two men's secret meeting here must be for some kind of unspeakable secret.

"You go to the lounge first, I'll make a phone call."

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Not long after, Cao Weida, having finished his phone call, went to the lounge and found Zheng Chaoyang lying on the bed, deep in thought.

Seeing him return, Zheng Chaoyang looked up and, seeing no one around, whispered, "What are you planning to do? Are you going to make a move against them?"

"Let me tell you, don't make any rash moves. Since Wang Kemin dares to show up here, he must be surrounded by bodyguards and followers."

He knew that Cao Weida was very skilled; killing traitors was as easy as killing chickens. But Wang Kemin also had many capable people around him!
Moreover, this is not ancient times anymore. The advent of firearms has greatly narrowed the gap between ordinary people and those with exceptional skills.

What good is being able to fight? A single bullet can still send you to your grave!
He was genuinely afraid that Cao Wei Da, relying on his skills, would recklessly attempt an assassination. That wouldn't be an assassination; that would be walking into a trap!
"Relax, relax, I'm not stupid. I won't do something I know is impossible. I'm terrified of dying."

He waved his hand in the distance, and immediately a waiter ran over, asking respectfully, "Sir, what can I do for you?"

Cao Weida waved his hand with considerable arrogance, "Pedicure, massage, ear cleaning, whatever services are available here, arrange them for the two of us."

After saying that, he winked at Zheng Chaoyang, "There are some special items here, want to try them?"

At first, Zheng Chaoyang didn't realize what the so-called special project meant, but when he saw Cao Weida's ambiguous expression, he immediately understood.

Her face flushed instantly, and she said feigned anger, "Go away! If you want to enjoy yourself, go enjoy yourself. Don't corrupt me!"

That Cao Wei Da is truly a scoundrel; he actually tried to corrupt him!
It's fortunate he didn't join the Party; otherwise, once he came into contact with more people in the organization, who knows how many people would have been led astray by him!
That's so irresponsible!

"I'll pass, I have four or five concubines at home waiting to be favored, I can't waste my bullets on outside." Cao Weida chuckled and said to the waiter, "What are you standing there for, get things arranged."

Those who come here to spend money are all powerful, rich, and influential, so the waiters who serve them are naturally top-notch professionals.

His attitude remained respectful as he gestured, saying, "Distinguished guests, this way please. I will arrange a private room for you."

Zheng Chaoyang didn't refuse. He had figured it out. Anyway, it wasn't his own money being spent, and Cao Weida wasn't short of money. Instead of thinking about those things, it was better to open his heart and enjoy himself.

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As Zheng Chaoyang walked out of Dongshengping, he stretched comfortably, looked back, and felt a little reluctant to leave.

But immediately, he shook his head frantically to banish the thought from his mind.

No, no, Zheng Chaoyang, how could you think like that? China is still in imminent danger, how can you indulge in pleasure?

How can I, a member of the Communist Party, be blinded by luxury and pleasure?

"Chaoyang, let's go, I'll treat you to a big meal."

"No, thank you. The sun is about to set, and I have to go back. Let's talk about it next time." Zheng Chaoyang decisively refused. The dazzling world is alluring, and extravagance corrupts the mind.

The human heart cannot withstand the test. It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. He is not a saint, so he does not have enough confidence to be sure that he will not be corrupted. Therefore, it is best to avoid contact with these things.

Cao Weida shrugged. "Alright then, I'll call a car to take you back."

Having enjoyed the afternoon to the fullest, Zheng Chaoyang figured he might as well take advantage of the fare. He didn't refuse and got into the rickshaw and left. After he left, Cao Weida glanced back. Inside the bathhouse, five or six people in plain clothes were scattered in various corners. They seemed unintentional, but how could they escape Cao Weida's eyes?

Those people were positioned to occupy all the convenient ambush spots, and they also subtly monitored the entrance, corridors, and elevators. They were clearly professionals.

In the upstairs rest area, near the private room where Wang Kemin was staying, there were similar people present, preventing anyone from approaching the private room. It can be said that the defense was very professional and meticulous.

There were some bulges under their loose pajamas, and their hands were always near those bulges.

If any assassin were to rush forward to attempt an assassination, they would be swiftly shot dead.

"He's really careful." Cao Weida pursed his lips regretfully. He would still be happy to assassinate such a major traitor.

However, he only thought about it and wouldn't actually do it.

First, Wang Kemin has too many bodyguards, and they are all professionals, making it difficult for them to get close.

Secondly, Wang Kemin owns numerous residences, with at least four or five known to the public, and countless others unknown. Finding his whereabouts would be an impossible task.

How can you assassinate someone if you don't even know where they live?

It didn't matter, he hadn't originally planned to assassinate Wang Kemin; he just wanted to know why Liu Xiangting had come to see Wang Kemin.

Cao Weida glanced around, chose a direction, walked forward for a while, and then turned into an alley.

Not long after entering the alley, Little Ears emerged from the shadows.

"Has anyone come out yet?" Cao Weida was not surprised at all by the appearance of Xiao Erduo, because it was he who had sent him.

Little Ears shook his head: "Not yet."

"Keep a close eye on him. Once he comes out, keep a close watch on him. Also, check if he comes here often."

The "he" Cao Weida was referring to was not Wang Kemin, but Liu Xiangting.

Trying to investigate Wang Kemin is suicidal. This major traitor is surrounded by agents skilled in espionage. For people like Xiao Erduo to investigate and track him is like trying to teach Guan Yu to wield a large axe in front of Guan Yu.

If you actually do that, there's a high probability that before you've found anything, you'll arouse suspicion and be counter-tracked and investigated, or you'll be arrested and interrogated on the spot.

Liu Xiangting was different. Although he was known as the "Northern Overlord" and was a powerful figure in Beiping, he was just an ordinary person involved in organized crime, making him much easier to track and investigate.

"Okay, Brother Cao, don't worry, I've made all the arrangements." Tracking down Bei Batian's whereabouts is not difficult for Xiao Erduo these days.

Previously, Xiao Erduo was just a minor leader in Tianqiao. Although he had some ways to make money, it was limited to a gambling den, protection money from two streets, and a small black market.

Such gangs were everywhere in Beiping, so it was not surprising at all.

In addition, he is moral and law-abiding, and would not resort to extortion or usury, so he did not earn much money.

Therefore, Xiao Erduo didn't have many men under his command, but because they were all brave and daring, other gangs didn't dare to bully him.

However, since following Cao Weida, the gangs around Tianqiao have been basically wiped out, especially after Xiba Tianfucheng was eliminated, leaving a gap in the underground forces near Tianqiao.

How could Cao Wei Da let such a good opportunity slip by?
Rather than letting other gangs take over and disrupt social order, it's better to let Little Ears take over.

In this way, Cao Weida would essentially control the underground forces and intelligence in and around Tianqiao, which would naturally be entirely beneficial to him.

Little Ears naturally wouldn't refuse this, so the two hit it off immediately.

With Cao Weida's support, Xiao Erduo's power grew rapidly. He basically monopolized the underground forces around Tianqiao, and his manpower naturally increased day by day.

With more people, things get done. When we were changing jurisdictions to arrest gang members, the intelligence was provided by the underground forces under Little Ear's command.

It's the same now; it's just tracking down Liu Xiangting, not assassinating him. For Xiao Erduo, who is not what he used to be, it's a piece of cake.

"By the way, Brother Cao, we've visited almost all the people who were arrested this time. Most families are willing to pay, but there are some who have no relatives or connections. What do you think we should do about them?"

"Do you have a list?"

"Yes, the truth has been revealed, but it's not on me; it's at home."

"Take him to the police station tomorrow. Alright, you don't need to stay here. Just leave it to your men. Go find your Han Lu."

Faced with her older brother's teasing, Little Ears smiled awkwardly, then suddenly remembered someone's instructions and carefully said:

"I had forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it. Han Lu asked me to tell you that she has been keeping a VIP room at her Xiaguang Garden for you, not for other guests. She also said that she has specially selected two innocent women from Qingyin Class, waiting for you to bestow your favor."

(End of this chapter)