"Miss Cheng, you don't understand the Japanese very well, do you? From ancient times to the present, the Japanese have never given up their coveting of us. Every year, they send people or lure spies to conduct comprehensive investigations on us. Chen Changhao is the head of the Land and Resources Bureau in the neighboring town. He knows everything about the agricultural and industrial land in the neighboring town, and these are the two things that interest the Japanese the most. Although the neighboring town is small, it is a very typical Chinese small town. If the Japanese can grasp the specific situation of the agricultural and industrial land in this small town, they can infer many secrets of China. In this regard, we have to admire the Japanese."
Chen Feng explained with a frown.
He hadn't thought about it before, but when he did, he was shocked.
The matter was actually so serious.
Fortunately, Cheng Lu had discovered something amiss, otherwise, he would have become a great sinner.
When operating in the political arena, one must always remain vigilant, as there are too many strange things.
"I see. Then we really need to resolve this matter properly."
After speaking, Cheng Lu stopped talking and quietly sat on a sofa in the corner of the hotel lobby, patiently waiting for Chen Changhao to appear.
As expected, by eleven-thirty, Chen Changhao appeared furtively.
The two of them immediately followed him from a distance.
Chen Changhao deliberately took a roundabout route for an hour before finally entering a coffee shop.
Chen Feng and Cheng Lu also quietly entered the coffee shop. As there were empty seats next to them, they lowered their heads and sat down.
"Did you bring the things?"
A Japanese man asked Chen Changhao excitedly.
"Why are you in such a hurry? This time, I came to Japan with the town leadership team. How could I possibly carry the important documents from the Land Bureau with me? Am I tired of living? Treason and espionage are punishable by life imprisonment or the death penalty."
Chen Changhao replied calmly.
"That's true. In that case, as long as you promise to bring those important documents next time, I can pay a deposit first."
The Japanese man said impatiently.
"There's no hurry for this either."
Chen Changhao said, glancing around furtively.
"What do you mean? Are you going to go back on your word?"
"Not exactly, I just want to discuss the price again."
Chen Changhao said with a greedy, sinister smile.
"Discuss the price? That's no problem. As long as you can guarantee to bring the important documents from the Land and Resources Bureau to Japan, you can name your price."
"A lump sum of five million yuan, with a deposit of one million yuan. If you accept, I will return to China early, and then three days later, I will bring the important documents from the Land and Resources Bureau to Japan. If you cannot accept, it's fine too, we can pretend we never met."
Chen Changhao said confidently.
"Completely no problem."
The Japanese man said, taking out a bank card from his bag.
"Here is 1.5 million. The card has a password, and you can withdraw it from any bank ATM after you return to China."
"You've prepared quite meticulously, even getting a Chinese bank card. Don't worry, if you're straightforward, I will be too. Three days later, I guarantee to bring the important documents from the Land and Resources Bureau."
Chen Changhao said excitedly, repeatedly stroking the bank card in his hand.
He was calculating that since he could sell secrets to the Japanese at a high price, he could also sell them to people from other countries. This was a path to fortune!
Cheng Lu, sitting at the next table, was furious. She got up, wanting to expose Chen Changhao's despicable face as a traitor and spy on the spot. However, Chen Feng stopped her.
"Chen Feng, why are you holding me back?"
Cheng Lu asked angrily.
"If you go now, you'll only alert him. Didn't you hear Chen Changhao say that he didn't have the important documents with him?"
Chen Feng whispered to persuade Cheng Lu.
"Then what do you mean?"
Cheng Lu asked back.
"My meaning is very simple. It's not too late to deal with Chen Changhao after he returns to China."
Chen Feng replied word for word.
"But I find it very difficult to tolerate this traitor and spy for several days. How can a dignified Chinese person choose to be a dog for the Japanese?"
Cheng Lu said indignantly.
"You have to endure it even if you don't want to. If you can't bear it, you'll spoil great plans. You and I are both in politics. Don't you have this much foresight?"
Chen Feng retorted.
Cheng Lu thought about it and realized it made sense. She could only suppress her anger, drank a few sips of coffee as if nothing had happened, and then returned to her hotel room.
Thus, after playing for two more days, the group returned to China together.
The first thing Chen Feng did upon returning to China was to find Qin Yan.
Chen Feng thought that Chen Changhao, a mere town mayor, dared to be a traitor and spy. Either he had a bigger traitor and spy behind him as a backer, or he was purely blinded by money.
Regardless of the situation, it was best to discuss it with Qin Yan. After all, Qin Yan had been in politics longer than him and had more experience.
"You can't go directly to Chen Changhao's door."
Qin Yan said with a serious expression.
"Why?"
Chen Feng was stunned.
They already knew Chen Changhao was a traitor and spy, yet they couldn't just go to his door and question him?
"If it were an ordinary person, you could go to their door and question them. You could take them down in a few moves, and they would never get out of prison. However, this Chen Changhao is not simple..."
"How can a town mayor be that complicated?"
Chen Feng asked curiously.
"Chen Changhao was previously the head of the Land and Resources Bureau in Jiangcheng. He was demoted to the Land and Resources Bureau in the town due to serious violations, understand?"
Qin Yan explained.
"I don't understand. Since Chen Changhao seriously violated regulations, shouldn't he have been dismissed from public office? Why is he still in politics?"
Chen Feng asked with confusion.
"Chen Feng, you've been in politics for quite some time, from driver to village head, and then to deputy town mayor. You should know some things about politics. If you have connections behind you, no matter what mistakes you make, they can be handled with leniency. If you have no connections behind you, then I'm sorry, even the smallest mistake will end your political career."
Qin Yan explained earnestly.
"So, does that mean Chen Changhao has a pretty strong background?"
"It's more than just pretty strong! I estimate his connections and background extend to the provincial capital. For such a person, you need irrefutable evidence, otherwise, you can't do anything to him. How to get irrefutable evidence? The best way is to bring the police to the airport to intercept him. At that time, he will definitely be carrying the important documents from the Land and Resources Bureau. The country attaches great importance to the crime of treason and espionage. Once the evidence is conclusive, Chen Changhao will have no escape."
"Mayor Qin, you really think things through. I almost messed up. How about this, I'll put in a word with the Lotus Town police station, and have them go with me to the airport to catch Chen Changhao red-handed in a few days."
Chen Feng said smoothly.
"You can't call the Lotus Town police."
"Why?"
"Chen Changhao has been the head of the Land and Resources Bureau here for a long time, and his local connections are deeply rooted. The moment you go to the Lotus Town police, Chen Changhao will know that we are going to catch him."
"Then what should we do?"
Chen Feng asked with frustration.
He never expected that the waters of politics were deeper than he had imagined!