Chapter 579
was a bit of a surprise.
"Such an important thing should naturally be entrusted to someone I can trust. Your life is in my hands, so you are naturally someone I can trust."
Seeing Wang Dahu's puzzled expression, Jiang Nian, unusually kind, offered an explanation.
He was waiting to see Wang Dahu and Wang Ba become complete enemies after this mission was over. He had to plant this bomb in advance so that it wouldn't be a waste of his time bringing Wang Dahu all the way to see this show.
"The show's over, time to go home."
The rest was naturally left to Wei Zixuan to handle; Jiang Nian's task didn't include cleaning up Wei Zixuan's mess. So he calmly directed Wang Dahu to drive away.
Wang Dahu gave Jiang Nian a deep look. Regardless of what the other party was plotting, having the jade clasp in his hand was like having an extra layer of protection—at least Wang Ba would definitely not dare to touch him.
That night, Wang Dahu tossed and turned, unable to sleep, and didn't even notice the torment that struck him every day.
Compared to the preoccupied Wang Dahu, Jiang Nian and the others slept much better.
Having reached this point, it can be said that the matter is already halfway to success.
Now it remains to be seen how Wang Dahu and Wang Ba will confront each other. However, it's unlikely that the two will completely break off relations for the time being.
Wei Zixuan was so busy that he didn't even have time to eat.
He knew that as long as Jiang Nian was in the border town, half of the sky in the border town would collapse—this was no illusion.
That night, Gong Jian appeared silently at Wei Zixuan's bedside and taught him some things.
It was these things that made Wang Ba's side impatiently contact their undercover agents and take action.
Wei Zixuan had gone to great lengths to monitor the situation inside the prison at all times. He had already been warned not to interfere.
The real Wang Dahu had already been transferred out of prison by Wei Zixuan; the one inside was a double arranged by Wei Zixuan. This way, he also figured out who Wang Ba's mole was in the prison.
At daybreak, Wang Dahu received a message from Wang Ba. The message said that his elder brother had wronged him, but prison was not a place for ordinary people to enter, so he couldn't save him. He could only take the jade buckle so that they could continue to complete their goal.
Looking at the text message, Wang Dahu felt a mix of emotions. He could only be thankful that Wang Ba had only taken the jade buckle and hadn't killed him.
"Are you sure Wang Ba still has any kindness towards you? Wang Dahu, you know so much about Wang Ba. He abandoned you and sent someone to steal the jade buckle from you. Do you think he will let you go? Isn't he afraid that you will fight him to the death in a fit of anger? After all, since your undercover identity was exposed, you haven't said a single word about Wang Ba."
Looking at Wang Dahu, who was still clinging to hope, Jiang Nian sneered, his tone cold and indifferent.
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over someone who was in the middle of an agitated state. Wang Dahu shuddered and instantly sobered up.
"That person... isn't he still alive and well?"
After a long while, Wang Dahu hesitated before speaking, his voice so soft it was almost inaudible.
"Ring ring—ring ring—"
The phone rang urgently; it was Jiang Nian's cell phone.
It was a call from Wei Zixuan.
"Comrade Jiang Nian, you guessed right. The person was drugged and has been taken to the hospital. Because we took precautions beforehand, the poisoning wasn't severe, and he's currently having his stomach pumped in the operating room. If we hadn't taken precautions, he would be dead."
Jiang Nian turned on the speakerphone, and Wei Zixuan's voice echoed in the room, each word clearly reaching Wang Dahu's ears.
Ultimately, although Wang Dahu is Wang Ba's younger brother, what does blood ties matter in the face of interests?
Wang Dahu's face instantly lost all color, turning a frighteningly pale white.
He swayed, eventually losing his balance and collapsing onto the sofa.
Looking at his appearance, Jiang Nian sneered.
He Chenguang and the others also heard the conversation between the two, but they all tacitly remained silent.
Now they only need to follow Jiang Nian's arrangements; nothing else is on their minds.
"I'm going to find Wang Ba now. Comrade Jiang Nian, I'd like to trouble you guys to act as my bodyguards for the time being."
Wang Dahu sat slumped on the sofa, motionless for a full hour. Finally, he suddenly stood up, bowed deeply to Jiang Nian and the others, and spoke with a resolute tone.
"Okay. From now on, the five of us will be your bodyguards. Get ready, we'll be leaving in ten minutes."
Jiang Nian was not surprised at all by Wang Dahu's decision and readily agreed.
"Yes!"
He Chenguang and the others immediately stood up, their voices strong and clear.
Ten minutes was enough time for He Chenguang and his group to change their clothes and get ready.
Jiang Nian had previously taught them some basic makeup techniques. When the group came out of the room again, their appearance had changed drastically—if Wang Dahu hadn't seen them go in, he wouldn't have recognized who they were.
"Ready, Mr. Wang, we can set off."
Seeing Wang Dahu staring blankly at the group, Jiang Nian spoke up to remind him. Even the way he addressed him changed.
"Just call us Xiao Jiang, Xiao He, or Xiao Li. We're just bodyguards, so don't worry about it."
Make sure to explain everything clearly before you leave, to avoid any mishaps along the way.
Of course, for Jiang Nian, even if a problem did arise, it would just be a bit of a hassle. And what he hates most is trouble.
This time, Wang Dahu didn't hide anything and led Jiang Nian and the other five people directly towards Wang Ba's building in a swaggering manner.
Although Wang Ba kept the curtains drawn, he was constantly aware of the surrounding activity.
Therefore, Wang Ba knew about Wang Dahu's appearance with his men the moment they arrived.
He flew into a rage and immediately pulled out his phone to dial a number.
When he heard the busy tone on the other end of the phone, Wang Ba was so angry that he almost smashed his phone.
Fortunately, a sliver of reason remained, and I managed to control my emotions and dial another number.
He dialed several numbers in a row, but all he heard was a busy signal. Only then did Wang Ba realize—something had happened.
In a fit of rage, he smashed his phone against the wall.
With a sharp "crack," the phone shattered into several pieces, scattering fragments everywhere.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Wang Ba gave his subordinate a wink, signaling him to open the door.
He tried to calm the anger in his chest and walked to the sofa to sit down.
Wang Ba only brought two men with him. At this moment, he was somewhat apprehensive.
He never expected that Wang Dahu would emerge unharmed.
He was holding a jade clasp that someone had given him.
Taking advantage of the break, Wang Ba carefully examined the jade buckle in his hand again.
Wang Dahu's jade buckle was a pair with his own, each engraved with their name in a hidden corner. But this jade buckle doesn't have Wang Dahu's inscription on it.
The jade buckle is fake.
It was all a trap.
Realizing he'd been tricked, Wang Ba's heart skipped a beat. But it was too late to say anything now.
Wang Dahu led Jiang Nian and the other four people slowly into the room.
This apartment has a simple three-bedroom, two-living room layout. Wang Ba is a person who knows how to enjoy life; after buying it privately, he had it renovated, and it looks quite upscale now.
After Jiang Nian and his five companions entered, they dispersed and stood in various corners, forming a protective stance to shield Wang Dahu in the middle.
Before Wang Ba's two bodyguards could react, they were subdued by He Chenguang and his men and thrown into a corner.
Upon seeing this, Wang Ba's expression changed drastically.
Given the vast difference in strength, if Wang Dahu were to attack him, he would have almost no chance of winning.
"Big Tiger, what... what are you trying to do?"
His voice trembled; at this moment, Wang Ba was nothing like a major drug lord.
"My dear brother, I can overlook the fact that you had my jade pendant stolen. But when you had me poisoned, did you forget that I am your own brother?!"
Wang Dahu spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice filled with heart-wrenching anger.
If Wang Ba hadn't used such ruthless methods, Wang Dahu would never have been so furious. But he still did it.
Wang Dahu never considered betraying Wang Ba, even if Wang Ba didn't come to his rescue, even if he remained imprisoned.
Unfortunately, it was Wang Ba who personally extinguished the last bit of brotherly affection Wang Dahu had for him.
"Big Tiger, let me explain. You know our deal with Japan is still going on. I had no choice but to have someone steal your jade pendant, otherwise the deal would have fallen through. The penalty for breach of contract is too high, and I can't afford to pay Japan after our base is raided!"
The biggest taboo in the arms trade is breaking a contract. Especially since Wang Ba's trading partner is Japan.
Japan had already transferred a large sum of money, and if they breached the contract, they would have to pay double the amount, which Wang Ba was reluctant to do.
Wang Dahu sneered.
“I don’t want to argue with you here. Tell me the time and place you agreed on with the Sakura Kingdom. Let me know when the pickup time is set, and I will go there myself. Also, I will pick up the goods in person this time. After showing your token, you will leave.”
Wang Dahu picked up the jade clasp that Wang Ba had thrown on the table, casually playing with it without even glancing at Wang Ba, his tone domineering.
He wasn't discussing it with Wang Ba; he was informing him.
“Dahu, of course you have no problem going to collect the goods. But as you know, the amount of weapons ordered by Japan this time is quite large, and we absolutely cannot afford any mistakes. I can stay out, but let me make this clear beforehand—if anything goes wrong with this batch of weapons, you will be responsible.”
Wang Ba glanced at Wang Dahu and noticed that his gaze was fixed on the fake jade buckle, completely ignoring him. Ultimately, Wang Ba felt guilty, and his voice lowered slightly.
But he still made his point clear.
"I don't need you to teach me. Even brothers need to settle accounts." Wang Dahu sneered, stood up, and slammed the fake jade clasp in his hand against the wall. "The border town isn't very peaceful lately. You'd better behave yourself. Until the deal is done, stay here quietly. If you get caught and killed, I'll just burn you a few pieces of paper money at most!"
The jade buckle struck the wall with a crisp sound, scattering fragments everywhere.
A shard of glass flew up and cut Wang Ba's arm. He winced in pain, but gritted his teeth and remained silent, watching with a sullen face as Wang Dahu led his group away.
All the requests that Wang Dahu made to Wang Ba were given to him by Jiang Nian.
Even now, Wang Dahu still can't understand why Jiang Nian insisted on personally inspecting the weapons and ambushing Wang Ba from going in with him.
Little did he know that Jiang Nian was there to tamper with and modify those weapons. Wang Dahu couldn't cause any trouble now, and Jiang Nian didn't mind letting him come along, but Wang Ba was different—Jiang Nian didn't want too many people to know about his abilities.
The following days were relatively peaceful for everyone.
Wang Dahu was in a daze all day, and no one knew what he was thinking about.
Jiang Nian played cards with He Chenguang and the others to pass the time and prevent the days from being too boring.
Wei Zixuan was extremely busy.
After that incident, based on the evidence they had gathered and the materials provided by Wang Dahu, many people were dismissed. Wei Zixuan not only made a great contribution this time, but also got promoted again.
But none of that matters. Once, when Wei Zixuan took some time to visit Jiang Nian, he found himself exhausted, like a dog. Jiang Nian and the others, on the other hand, were living a carefree life—if Wei Zixuan didn't know that these people had a mission, he would have suspected that they were on vacation.
This is absolutely enviable!
Wei Zixuan, as if he'd eaten a sour lemon, waved his hand, indicating that he'd better go back to work. There's just no comparison between people.
The days slipped by in this leisurely pace until it was time to pick up the goods.
There are only three days left until the day of the trade with Japan.
Early in the morning, Wang Ba sent me an address.
The pickup location was on a small island near a fishing village. According to Wang Ba's plan, after obtaining the weapons, they would be loaded onto a ship and sailed out to sea—this deal with Japan would be conducted at sea.
After packing up, Jiang Nian and his group left the place where they had stayed for half a month.
An hour before they left, Wang Ba also packed his things and left.
Wei Zixuan relayed a message, asking if they still needed to keep an eye on Wang Ba. Jiang Nian said no.
The rest is none of Wei Zixuan's business.
That night, Jiang Nian and his group arrived at the agreed-upon island.
This time, only Jiang Nian and He Chenguang went to the island, along with Wang Dahu. Gong Jian, Wang Yanbing, and Li Erniu dispersed to keep an eye on the island's movements and find out the location of the military factory—this task was left to the three of them.
Seeing that Wang Dahu only brought two bodyguards, Wang Ba snorted coldly and turned to walk in another direction.
The island isn't big, and it's connected to the fishing village next door. However, the island is too small to accommodate everyone, so the villagers haven't moved here. Occasionally, fishermen come ashore to rest, and young couples on dates also like to come here.
Wang Ba had cleared the island ahead of time. Besides his own men, only Wang Dahu, Jiang Nian, and He Chenguang remained. The arms delivery crew hadn't arrived yet.
Looking into the distance, on the dark sea, you can vaguely see fishing boats sailing this way—they're probably delivering goods.
Before long, the fishing boat docked at the shore.
Wang Ba had already sent someone to pick them up.
Soon, a group of people carried about twenty large boxes onto the island and put them into a warehouse next door.
This large warehouse is usually used by fishermen to dry and store seafood, but Wang Ba has temporarily rented it to use as a temporary warehouse for weapons.
Jiang Nian's complexion was not good.
Although he already knew that Wang Ba's arms deal with Japan involved a significant amount of weaponry, he was still taken aback when he saw it in person. (End of Chapter)