Reborn in 1993, Dark Sea

As An Xiaohai walked out of the teahouse, he saw Yan Hong and Zhou Meng's bodyguard squatting in a corner smoking. The two seemed to know each other quite well.

An Xiaohai had met Zhou Meng, the bodyguard, many times, but only today did he learn that his surname was Luo.

"Xiao Hai, you're so unfair! I've been so open and honest with you, and you don't even trust me!" Yan Hong immediately started complaining as he saw An Xiao Hai approaching.

"It's not that I don't trust you, it's that I don't trust anyone," An Xiaohai said with a sigh.

Yan Hong was slightly taken aback by An Xiaohai's answer. He stood up and patted An Xiaohai on the shoulder: "I understand, but you shouldn't keep being so tense. It will cause problems if you keep being so tense."

"I know that, but I just can't completely relax."

"Yeah, if I were you, I'd probably go crazy by now... Why don't you come fishing with me? Fishing is great, it's a really good way to relax."

"Okay, I'll give it a try if I have the chance."

"That's good. I'll let you know if I go fishing," Yan Hong patted An Xiaohai on the shoulder again, then turned to Xiao Luo: "Xiao Luo, try to put in a good word for me with Captain Zhou later. I think I'm doomed this time..."

"I dare not! I dare not say!" Xiao Luo shook his head like a rattle drum.

"You're such a traitor!" Yan Hong wailed.

Looking at Yan Hong's worried face, An Xiaohai felt a pang of emotion. They really had it tough.

In the tea room, Zhou Meng frowned deeply.

"Xu Congzhou, why have you suddenly become so generous? You always make excuses when I ask you for information, but this time you're giving me both people and equipment support. Have you changed your ways?"

"Old Zhou, look at what you're saying! Isn't all this about fighting crime and maintaining peace and harmony in the area?"

Speak like a human being!

"Because it's reimbursable! Old Zhou, didn't you hear what An Xiaohai just said? Each car probably costs at least 100 million! Damn it! Ten cars would be 1 billion!"

My God, a billion! No wonder that kid breathed a huge sigh of relief when I told him the number ten million. Damn it, I've completely lost face this time!

"Old Zhou, think about it. We're providing manpower and equipment support; there will always be losses, right? Even if we only manage to get one vehicle back in the end, reimbursing that small amount is like a joke!"

"..."

"And another thing, this is a huge deal worth hundreds of millions! Just the portion we can keep from the seizure is enough to last us for years. We have to invest heavily!"

"Hmph, I knew it!"

"Old Zhou, stop pretending with me!"

"I haven't even said anything to you yet, and you've already come to steal my business! I knew the old commander was biased, thinking it best to strike first and get the person over here. I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly, I'm truly impressed!"

"The old commander wasn't being biased; he just didn't trust you!"

"Impossible!" Xu Congzhou waved his hand. "But it's no use him telling you anyway. You're so old-fashioned, you definitely wouldn't get involved in something like this."

How did you know?

"Don't I know you?"

"Hehe, Xu Congzhou, people change. This time, I'm really going to participate!"

"...

You're not serious, are you?

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

"Wait a minute, Lao Zhou, this isn't like you! Could it be that An Xiaohai is your illegitimate child?"

"Xu Congzhou, I'm warning you! Some things you absolutely cannot say carelessly!"

"Look at you, here you go again! Can't you even take a joke? There are only the two of us here, what are you afraid of!"

"There are some things you absolutely must never say! No matter how many people you're talking about, you can't say them carelessly!"

"Fine, fine, I give up! You won't admit you're old-fashioned!"

"Alright, I'll let you off the hook since you're all in a bad situation. I won't object if you want to participate, but it's settled then, we'll split the profits 30/70, 70/30."

"On what grounds?"

"Because I've contributed more, look, we've given people and equipment, isn't it normal for me to get a bigger share?"

"The support you can give, I can give too!"

"Ha! You really can't provide that! You're all so poor, where would you get those advanced equipment?"

"..."

"Alright, enough joking. If you're going to get involved, who do you want to target?"

"Sea Harriers, of course we'll deal with them!"

"I knew it... but the sea harrier should be the fattest, you made the right choice!"

"Xu Congzhou, do you really think what we're doing is appropriate? I mean, it's one thing for An Xiaohai to be clueless and act recklessly, but is it really appropriate for us to get involved?"

After hesitating for a long time, Zhou Meng finally asked the question that had been hidden in his heart.

"Perfect! Not only perfect, but perfect!" Xu Congzhou nodded solemnly: "Old Zhou, you need to understand this clearly. This time, we are not resolving internal contradictions among the people; we are fighting against the enemy!"

To resolve internal contradictions among the people, we must of course follow rules and discipline. However, when dealing with the enemy, this is like going to war, where we must use every means at our disposal! Trying to reason with the enemy about rules is tantamount to crippling ourselves!

An Xiaohai sees this more clearly than you do, which is why he dared to seek 073's help, and why 073 helped him so much.

An Xiaohai isn't fooling around; on the contrary, I think he's a genius! He possesses all the qualities a genius intelligence agent must have!

I was really considering him, but unfortunately, he seems to favor 073 and the others more.

"No, you don't understand him..." Zhou Meng gently shook his head: "He doesn't favor 073 and the others; he just doesn't want to think about these things right now."

"You think so?"

I think so.

"That's great, Lao Zhou, you finally said something useful! It seems we still have a chance! Is there anything else you want to ask me?"

"...

One last question: Did you find out that the case on Chuangye Road was handled by An Xiaohai?

No, not at all.

"Then why did you say that just now?"

"I was just kidding him. What if I'm right?"

But now that you've reminded me, I'm increasingly convinced it was him. Few people have that kind of guts, but An Xiaohai certainly doesn't lack that kind of courage. This kid's got guts!

"..."

"It's settled then, we'll split the profits 30/70, you get 30% and I get 70%. If you agree, I'll have a document issued from above requiring you to participate in this operation; otherwise, you won't even be qualified to participate."

Even if you insist, you'll have to hand over all your spoils. Think about it.

"..."

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On the way back, An Xiaohai didn't get a ride in Yan Hong's car; Zhou Meng caught him and put him in his car instead.

"Explain yourself clearly. Why would losing such a large sum of money have little impact on the economy of Shenhai City?!" Zhou Meng asked with a dark face. He still remembered this.

"Because the companies under Zhu Polong's name can only be divided into two categories: one is for doing legitimate business, and the other is for money laundering."

The collapse of the companies used for money laundering will not have any impact on the overall situation. As for those companies that are doing legitimate business and operating normally, Zhu Polong will protect them at all costs.

Why?

"Because their losses will be enormous. These legitimate companies can still generate some revenue. If even these companies can't be saved, then they can truly be said to be completely finished."

But I estimate they won't last long. However, as long as they don't collapse all at once, we're not afraid.

The market capacity of the entire Deepsea City is too large. As long as it doesn't collapse instantly, we can gradually absorb it. The longer they hold on, the more prepared we can be, so we are not afraid.

"I see... Where did you learn all this stuff?"

"Of course, I learned it in prison."

"They teach this stuff in prison? You're kidding me!"

"Of course there are. The prison library is quite good. It has all kinds of books, not to mention that there are many talented people imprisoned there."

Lai Donglin, the guy with me, is an actuary accountant. Does Captain Zhou even know what an actuary accountant is? Everything I just mentioned is child's play for him.

"...

"Xiao Hai, you've been doing such dangerous things all this time, why haven't you ever told me... Never mind, you don't need to answer me!" Zhou Meng waved his hand irritably, "You really shouldn't have told me these things..."

I've already discussed it with Director Xu. I'll handle the Sea Hawk's insurance vault, and I'll also assign someone to you so you can relay your instructions.

"Really?!" An Xiaohai's eyes lit up.

An Xiaohai sincerely hoped that Zhou Meng could participate in this operation. Even though An Xiaohai's impression of the Security Department had changed a lot through this conversation, he would feel much more at ease if Zhou Meng could participate.

"Hey kid, what kind of look is that?"

"Those happy eyes!"

"What are you so happy about?!"

"Because Captain Zhou is the person I trust most. It would be wonderful if you could participate in this operation!"

"If that's the case, why didn't you come to me in the first place?"

"I'm afraid of getting beaten up."

"..."

"When I asked 073 for help, I originally wanted him to contact you, but he said you were too old-fashioned and it would be very difficult for you to agree. He said he would think of a way to bring it up with you, and you know that now."

"I see, so that's how it is... Alright, you've passed this time."

Zhou Meng said with a straight face, but he was secretly overjoyed. It turned out that An Xiaohai still trusted him the most. However, Zhou Meng immediately became wary again.

"This kid trusts me, why am I so happy... It's unbelievable!..."

Seeing Zhou Meng's constantly changing expression, An Xiaohai's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally began to relax. He had finally passed this test with Zhou Meng.

This conversation with Xu Congzhou was also incredibly informative, and An Xiaohai hadn't had a chance to calm down and think about it until now.

In particular, Xu Congzhou mentioned the shooting incident on Chuangye Road, and it's unclear what clues he has.

But never mind, let's not think about that for now, let's deal with the pig dragon first!

This favorable wind was finally borrowed by 073. With the participation of the Security Department and Zhou Meng, many insurmountable obstacles have been easily overcome!

Pig Dragon, Hu Haikong! Your smugness won't last long!