Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter 302 Even refrigerators are a luxury item!

He Mingxuan fell silent.

He did not continue to verbally belittle Ye Shaohong.

The two walked one after the other through the dark corridor and finally arrived at He Mingxuan's office.

After entering, He Mingxuan did not put on airs in front of Ye Shaohong, nor did he go to his office chair. Instead, he led Ye Shaohong to the sofa reception area.

He asked Ye Shaohong to sit down first, then turned around and went to the refrigerator, took out a plate of chilled fruit, and placed it on the tea table.

"Come on, try it!"

"Jiangcheng in July is like a furnace. If it weren't for this treasure, life would be unbearable." Although He Mingxuan didn't elaborate on what the treasure was, Ye Shaohong had already guessed.

It's just a refrigerator.

This thing was invented as early as 1910, but it was still a rare item in this era, so it was rarely seen.

He Mingxuan treasured this thing and kept it in his office, but Ye Shaohong really didn't care.

He smiled, casually picked a grape from his plate, and put it in his mouth to chew.

After a moment, he nodded.

"pretty good."

"I've seen and used this before, but I don't actually have one at home."

"If the station manager has a purchasing channel, could you order two for me? I'd like to experience it too." Ye Shaohong spoke these words casually, his expression unchanged, as if he were recounting an ordinary little matter.

He Mingxuan, on the other hand, couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"Wow, bro, you're really generous!"

"This thing is a beautiful domestic product. The station just bought two last year. One is here with me, and the other is in the logistics department."

"That refrigerator in the logistics department is specifically used to store precious medicines."

"The price is too high. Although I am very tempted and want to get one for my family so that my wife and children can enjoy it, I have never dared to make the purchase."

He Mingxuan was telling the truth.

Although Jiangcheng today was the second largest city during the Republic of China era, in terms of economic prosperity, it was even stronger than Nanjing, where the Nationalist government was located.

But these foreign goods often cost thousands of dollars. Even with He Mingxuan's power and status, and the wealth he could control, he dared not easily try to afford such high-end appliances in this era.

"Stationmaster, you're mistaken. What is the purpose of life?"

"Isn't it all about enjoying life and giving parents, wife, and children a good life?"

"What's the point of earning a lot of money if you can't spend it or enjoy the life you deserve?"

Ye Shaohong shook his head and casually remarked. Before He Mingxuan's expression could change, he added another sentence.

"In that case, station manager, please order three units for me at once."

"One will be placed in the office, one will be delivered to my home, and one will be given to the station manager and given to your sister-in-law."

"Since I came to Jiangcheng to take up my post, the station chief has been very kind to me. I haven't had time to visit him yet, so I'm taking this opportunity to curry favor with you, sister-in-law." With just a few words, Ye Shaohong gave away high-end appliances worth thousands of dollars. His extravagance made He Mingxuan secretly admire him.

"How can this be possible?"

"Brother, refrigerators are too precious to accept without having done anything right. I dare not accept them lightly."

He Mingxuan wanted to refuse, but the words wouldn't come out, and in the end he could only give a few more vague and insincere words.

"Pooh!"

"You said you can't accept it easily, so that means you can accept it."

"I never would have guessed you had the potential to be a prostitute."

Ye Shaohong secretly cursed in his heart, but on the surface he still put on a humble and courteous attitude. He shook his head and said in a roundabout way.

"Stationmaster, you've misunderstood." "I'm not giving this refrigerator to you; it's a gift for your wife and child."

"You can't possibly refuse even this small gesture of kindness from me, can you?"

Even if he felt utterly ashamed, Ye Shaohong still had to show some friendliness on the surface and in his words.

"this……."

"Alright then, thank you so much, brother. I'll thank you on behalf of my wife."

"Once you finish your case and have some free time, you must come to my house as a guest. I'll have my wife cook for you, and we'll have a good drink together."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ye Shaohong began to tell He Mingxuan what had just happened.

From the moment Captain Li entered the door and extorted money from Zhao Laohei, to the later outrageous behavior of the field staff of the Party Affairs Investigation Department, the conflict finally erupted.

Ye Shaohong didn't embellish the story; he recounted the entire process in detail.

After he finished speaking, He Mingxuan also fell silent.

After a moment, He Mingxuan nodded.

"Yes."

“We are in the right in this matter. Even if those mad dogs in the Party Affairs Investigation Department want to report it and cause trouble, they don’t have the guts.”

"But we still need to contact the headquarters in Jinling."

“Brother, you come from the Jinling headquarters, where you have deep connections. I’m afraid you’ll have to handle this matter personally.”

Is this the solution that He Mingxuan came up with after much deliberation?

Ye Shaohong was furious.

He had just generously given away several thousand dollars, only to receive He Mingxuan's tacit agreement in return, without gaining any support whatsoever. This was hardly surprising; both were graduates of the Whampoa Military Academy, yet Zheng Yaoxian was able to remain at the Nanjing headquarters, while he had been relegated to a remote location long ago.

Lacks decisiveness.

"OK, no problem."

"I will go to the Telecommunications Department shortly and personally send a telegram to Jinling to report what just happened to Director Xu and the Chief."

"There definitely won't be any trouble."

Ye Shaohong's expression remained unchanged, and his smile persisted. He acted as if he hadn't heard He Mingxuan's excuses and took on the trouble himself.

At the same time, Ye Shaohong also made a decision in his heart.

He also figured out how to get along with He Mingxuan in the future. Tonight, by taking advantage of the fire started by the murder, he not only established his authority over He Mingxuan, but also indirectly tested He Mingxuan's style of doing things. Ye Shaohong felt it was all worth it.

They then chatted for a while before Ye Shaohong stood up and said he was taking his leave. Leaving He Mingxuan's office, Ye Shaohong went straight into the telecommunications department.

This department is also the only one in Jiangcheng Station that is always staffed 24 hours a day. After dismissing the remaining staff, Ye Shaohong began to draft the telegram.

He changed his story and approach, reporting what had happened that evening.

Because it was too late, he did not wait for a reply at the telecommunications office.

After sending the telegram, Ye Shaohong came out and wandered around until he arrived at the medical room at Jiangcheng Station.

I finally met Zhuang Yifan, Yu Manli and Yu Xiaowan.

They're also very carefree.

Despite everything that happened tonight, they were still in the mood to chat and laugh. Yu Xiaowan, despite her injuries, showed no intention of leaving. Only when Ye Shaohong entered did the three of them stop talking and stand up.

Yu Manli still had a smile on her face. She took a few steps forward, grabbed Ye Shaohong's arm, and whispered something suggestive in his ear.

"Shao Hong, have you finished your business?"

"Then let's go home."

"By the way, it's too late today, and it's not safe for Xiaowan to go home alone. I just promised her that she can stay at our house for the night."

"You probably won't refuse, right?" "When I was researching, I saw some photos of Shanghai and Wuhan during the Republic of China era. To be honest, I was shocked."

It's really bustling!

Especially the Bund, with its towering buildings, was even more bustling and prosperous than what was shown on TV.

Thinking back to my small county town, well, I admit it, I'm mentally broken...