Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 319 Assassination attempt fails, so a direct assault is launched?
As the brocade box was opened, Professor Luo paused in his breathing.

He gently lifted the blue and white porcelain with both hands, his eyes filled with affection, and even the sour taste from before had completely disappeared.

He examined it carefully by the light from the window, his fingers tracing the delicate patterns, and exclaimed with delight, "What a wonderful thing! It's truly a wonderful thing!"

"The blue and white porcelain from the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty is so pure in texture and so exquisite in glaze. It is truly rare, extremely rare!"

Cao Weida smiled slightly: "Professor Luo, I'm glad you like it. I got this from Prince Rui's residence. I promised to do Prince Rui a favor in exchange for it."

Although this favor involved far more than just a piece of blue and white porcelain, Professor Luo was unaware of this.

He examined it closely, unable to tear his eyes away.

After a long while, Professor Luo reluctantly put down the blue and white porcelain, his eyes seemingly glued to it, full of reluctance: "A good thing, a really good thing, but unfortunately, it's too expensive, I can't afford it."

Although he had some family wealth and his professorship was quite good, he still couldn't afford the eight or nine thousand silver dollars that were usually paid.

Cao Wei Da saw this and his heart stirred slightly.

"Professor Luo, what are you saying? I brought this blue and white porcelain today not to bribe you."

"You helped me identify the 'pressed cup' last time, and you gave me a lot of pointers, which I have always kept in mind."

"If you don't mind, I'll lend you this piece of blue and white porcelain for a while so you can study the wonders of Yongle blue and white porcelain in detail."

Professor Luo looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with disbelief: "What did you say? Lend it to me? This is a rare diluted product, you..."

It's just an antique; it's the same whether it's in his hands or in yours.

Besides, we might become family in the future.
While thinking this in his heart, he naturally couldn't say it aloud: "I have seen and admire Professor Luo's passion for antiques. It is only when a treasure meets someone who understands and loves it that it is not wasted."

"Please feel free to accept it. I'll come back for it whenever I'm done playing with it."

Professor Luo's lips moved slightly, and he felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

For antique lovers, it's hard to let a rare and exquisite piece slip by.

It's like a pervert seeing a sexy and alluring woman in front of him; he can't help but get aroused!

He patted Cao Weida heavily on the shoulder and said, "I, Luo, will remember your kindness! Rest assured, I will take good care of you and ensure that you are not harmed in the slightest!"

"Father, have some tea." Just then, Luo Mengyun came in carrying a tea tray, first serving Professor Luo a cup, and then placing the remaining cup on the table next to Cao Weida.

She caught a glimpse of Cao Weida's gaze directed at her, and the tips of her ears turned slightly red.

Cao Weida chuckled inwardly and softly said "thank you," causing Luo Mengyun's earlobes to flush red all the way to her cheeks.

Tsk, the power of a life-saving grace is indeed great.

After a brief chat, seeing that it was about time, Cao Weida got up to take his leave.

"Professor Naro, please continue watching. I won't disturb you any longer."

"Alright, alright, take care. Mengyun, hurry up and see Director Cao off." Professor Luo's attention was completely focused on the porcelain; he didn't want to look away for even a moment.

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Walking in the courtyard, Luo Mengyun walked beside him, her steps light and slow. She would steal glances at him every now and then, and when he looked at her, she would quickly look away and whisper:

"I've been wanting to thank you properly for what happened a few days ago, but I haven't had the chance."

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know what to do that day."

Cao Weida smiled and said, "Mengyun, you are too kind. I should be the one apologizing to you. It is my fault for being an incompetent director to have such a thing happen in my jurisdiction."

Luo Mengyun quickly waved her hand: "No way, you've only just arrived in this area as the director, how can I blame you?"

She paused, looked up at him, her eyes shining like they were filled with tears, and said with a hint of seriousness:
"When you suddenly appeared in front of me that day, I felt especially at ease."

As she finished speaking, her voice grew softer and softer, and a faint blush rose to her cheeks. She quickly turned her face away, pretending to look at the flowers on either side.

Cao Wei Da chuckled self-deprecatingly: "That's my honor, it means I'm still somewhat useful."

"Next time you go out, try not to take those secluded paths. Although I have dealt with the thugs in my jurisdiction, there may still be some who have slipped through the net."

“Hmm.” Luo Mengyun was secretly pleased. After her incident, Cao Weida immediately launched a crackdown on the criminal gangs in his jurisdiction.

This matter caused a huge uproar; everyone in District 13 knew about it, and Luo Mengyun naturally knew as well.

"Anyway, I still want to thank you."

“If you come over in the future, I can make you some snacks. My father said that my jujube paste pastry is pretty good.”

Cao Weida's heart stirred. Looking at her blushing ears and shy expression, he smiled and nodded: "Then I must try your cooking, Mengyun."

Seeing that he had agreed, Luo Mengyun was overjoyed and happily said, "Then it's settled!"

Seeing her adorable, happy expression, Cao Weida suddenly felt like a jerk.

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That evening, Cao Weida went to the small courtyard behind the foreign firm again, hoping to take advantage of the chaos and kill a few Japanese soldiers, just like the night before. Unfortunately, although there were just as many people watching as the night before, no conflict occurred as it had the previous night.

Perhaps because many people died last night, both sides are being more restrained today.

After waiting for nearly an hour and a half without any movement, Cao Weida could only return disappointed.

Well, I should have just gone out and killed those two traitors tonight; I wasted my time.

With dawn fast approaching, Cao Weida had no choice but to reluctantly pick two out of the captured gangsters to make up for today's KPI.

On the third day, Cao Wei Da became smarter. He first found a Japanese ronin who bullied the kind-hearted and killed him, and then went to observe the area near the courtyard.

Those spies who were hiding to monitor him couldn't hide from his top-notch investigative abilities at all.

"Huh?" Cao Weida murmured, noticing that there were significantly fewer people monitoring them today than last night.

"Is one side planning to give up?" Cao Weida wondered. The intelligence Fang Jiamou possessed was extremely important; obtaining it would be a great achievement!
To put it simply, as long as the intelligence is true, a promotion of one rank is the minimum.

How could one party give up something so tempting?
Cao Wei Da instinctively felt something was wrong. How could this be? If it were him, he would never have given up so easily either.

The following morning, Xu Jingge suddenly contacted Cao Weida.

"According to reliable intelligence, the Japanese intend to transfer Fang Jiamou to a Japanese army prison. This is our only chance to intercept and kill Fang Jiamou. Therefore, I would like to ask you to provide us with a batch of weapons and ammunition."

"Japanese Army prison?"

Upon hearing the name, Cao Weida couldn't help but frown. This prison was located in Paoju Hutong in the Dongcheng District. After the Japanese army occupied Beiping, they reused the original prison facilities and named it after them.

This place not only detained anti-Japanese political prisoners and criminal offenders, but also served as a transit point for laborers, and was heavily guarded.

Cao Weida did many business deals with "friends," but he never did one with the Japanese army prisons.

Because those detained there were all considered "serious criminals" by the Japanese, and there was absolutely no possibility of "redemption".

If Fang Jiamao were transferred to a Japanese army prison, it would be virtually impossible to assassinate him.

Knowing the priorities, Cao Wei Da nodded and said, "Alright, tell me what weapons you need and how many."

Xu Jingge quickly reported the numbers, clearly having prepared in advance: "15 pistols, 10 rifles, 2 light machine guns, and heavy weapons would be even better if they were available."

Goodness, with this setup, is the Military Intelligence Bureau planning an assassination attempt but failing and switching to a full-scale assault?
However, this is indeed the style of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

During the War of Resistance Against Japan, you can say that the Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB) was bad in this way and that way, but it made outstanding contributions to the assassination of traitors and Japanese soldiers.

Throughout the War of Resistance against Japan, the Military Intelligence Bureau paid a heavy price in order to assassinate traitors and Japanese soldiers. Many of their missions were carried out with the determination to die.

Unlike the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS), it was simply unbearable to look at.

After only a brief moment of thought, he immediately nodded in agreement: "Okay, no problem. When do you need it?"

Xu Jingge said in a deep voice, "It would be best to get it today. Fang Jiamou is a huge threat, and we must not let him go to the army prison alive!"

"Okay, I'll go and prepare it for you right away."

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In the basement of a courtyard house, Xu Jingge was giving action orders to his team members.

He pointed to Fang Jiamao's photo on the wall: "You've already seen him, he's our target this time!"

"Now, I will assign tasks."

"One group is responsible for gathering intelligence and finding out as much of the convoy's route as possible."

"Group Two, in coordination with Group One, will simultaneously conduct reconnaissance of the ambush site."

"This transfer of Fang Jiamao was not only being watched by us, but also by the intelligence agencies of the Japanese Navy and Army."

"Team Three, begin operations immediately once the vehicles reach the ambush site!"

"Group Four, if the assassination is certain, launch a full-scale assault! Groups One, Two, and Three, provide support at any time!"

This has always been the style of the Military Intelligence Bureau: as long as the mission can be completed, they are willing to sacrifice as many people as possible.

"Fang Jiamou possesses crucial intelligence; we absolutely cannot allow him to be transferred to an army prison! We will spare no effort, no matter the cost!"

Xu Jingge was usually a very amiable person, but at this moment his face was cold.

His gaze swept over everyone present, and he forced out the words through clenched teeth:
"From now on, eating, drinking, relieving yourself, and sleeping will all be done here, in groups of three, and no one is allowed to be alone!"

"Anyone who dares to mess up on this matter will be punished according to family rules!"

Everyone present felt a chill run down their spines, exchanged glances, and then quickly looked away.

They knew that at least one of the people present was the mole, and they had been investigating him since the intelligence was leaked, but they hadn't found him yet.

Even now, they still don't know who this Fang Jiamou is, or what made the Military Intelligence Bureau so determined to eliminate him.

(End of this chapter)