Game within game: chess player

Ye Fang spent a lot of effort to calm Zhang Xiuying down. Zhang Xiuying said impatiently, "I just stayed at home for two days and then I have to go out again. I don't want people to live a good life. We are not short of money, so just imagine Why is it so difficult for a normal person to live a normal life?" Zhang Xiuying slapped the stone table hard, and Ye Fang could see that Zhang Xiuying was really angry this time.

"Aunt Ying, your wound has just healed, don't stretch it. I'm fine, this is my normal job. Even if you don't give me this authority, and Uncle Bai comes to me for help, I can't say not to help." Ye Fang now wants to To appease Zhang Xiuying, she began to say good things for Liu Jianbai.

"This Liu Jianbai, I know him. Several old guys have mentioned him a few times. He should have a future." Zhang Xiuying's casual words shocked Ye Fang. This sentence "should have a future" is not ordinary. The future is bright, and you must know that Liu Jianbai's position within the system is already halfway to the center. According to Zhang Xiuying, as long as Liu Jianbai makes no mistakes in his future work, his future will definitely be bright. As for the "few old guys" mentioned by Zhang Xiuying, Ye Fang knew that they must be one of the big bosses in the center. If Liu Jianbai knew this news, he would probably laugh out loud in his dreams.

"Since you have a future with him, don't worry." Ye Fang said.

"If you don't follow him, the Ye family will never lack prospects." Zhang Xiuying said proudly, then glanced at Ye Fang and sighed, and continued, "The men of the Ye family are destined to work for the country, this is their fate. "

This has been several times that Ye Fang heard Zhang Xiuying list herself as a member of the Ye family. In and out of words, she simply treated herself as a member of the family. She even did not mention leaving Xiyuan even after her injury healed. It was even more strange. The strange thing is that Ye Fang has never seen anyone from the Ye family come to look for Zhang Xiuying. Isn’t it said that Zhang Xiuying is the head matron of the Ye family? Doesn't she need to deal with family affairs, or does the Ye family's affairs not need her to take care of them personally? There was always a question hanging in Ye Fang's mind, but Ye Fang was not willing to get to the bottom of it to find an answer.

"If I need to come forward in this case named Xu, just tell me and I will speak up if you have any difficulties." Zhang Xiuying said.

"It's better not to involve the Ye family in this matter. That would be complicated. I can just go by myself." Ye Fang said solemnly.

"Okay, if you have any problems with the case, come and see me." Zhang Xiuying said.

"Yeah, I know." Ye Fang said.

Ten days later, Ye Fang returned to the capital from Jiangsu and brought back a detailed report on the Xu Yaozu case, which can also be said to be first-hand information. In fact, when Ye Fang arrived in Suzhou, Jiangsu, a central task force had already arrived at the same time and had already started investigation work. Suzhou is the place where Xu Yaozu made his fortune, and it is also the place where many reporting clues are concentrated. Even many of Xu Yaozu's mistresses live in Suzhou. The relevant investigation work progressed very quickly and a detailed case report was quickly handed over to Ye Fang. .

Ye Fang knew that Liu Jianbai asked him to personally follow the case in order to let him know the entire case of Xu Yaozu and ensure that the facts of the entire case were true and correct. When this case was handed over to Ye Fang, Ye Fang knew that Xu Yaozu's life and death depended on his own thoughts, and the central task force had already gone to Nanjing to target Xu Yaozu. As long as Ye Fang called Xu Yaozu, will be directly punished.

Ye Fang returned to Xiyuan's study room and leaned on the sofa. Jing Wen stood behind the sofa and massaged Ye Fang's head. Ye Fang closed his eyes and said, "Shouldn't your major be postpartum care? Why don't I I know your massage techniques are so professional."

"Thank you for the compliment from the boss." Jing Wen replied with a smile.

"I'll get four bottles of Maotai in a minute and I'm going to give them gifts." Ye Fang said.

"You also need to give a gift?" Jing Wen asked in surprise.

Half an hour later, Ye Fang appeared in front of Hai Ziqing's old house. Ye Fang knew that Mr. Hai was at home today, so he rushed over with Leng Chuan carrying four bottles of Maotai. Ye Fang knocked on the door and followed the housekeeper to the inner courtyard of the old house. At this time, Hai Ziqing was lying on a lounge chair in the yard and listening to the radio. The radio was playing Peking Opera, and the old man was humming along softly, which was very comfortable.

Hai Ziqing raised his eyelids and saw Ye Fang coming in. He looked at the Moutai in Leng Chuan's hand, with a slight smile on his lips, and said, "Night owls come into the house and come for anything."

"Old man, how can you say that to me? Can't I come and see you if you have nothing to do? I brought you a few bottles of aged Moutai today and want to have a drink with you." Ye Fang said with a smile, and then asked Leng Chuan Put down Maotai.

"I heard from Haidong that you guys have been back for a while, why did you just remember to come and see me?" Hai Ziqing said angrily.

"Old man, you don't know how busy I am. I've been working for the country for a while now, and I don't care about anything else. Now I'm free. Come over and see you. How are you doing lately? "Ye Fang sat down next to Hai Ziqing.

"I heard that your boy has done something big. Tell me about it and it will make me happy too." Hai Ziqing said.

"That's what you're talking about?" Ye Fang asked deliberately.

Hai Ziqing glared at Ye Fang dissatisfied and said, "What, you're still keeping it a secret from me?"

"How dare you? I said, I said." Ye Fang knew that Hai Ziqing was asking about the Varyag, so he told Hai Ziqing the whole story exactly, and the hardships he experienced were even more severe. He described everything to Hai Ziqing without missing a single word. After Ye Fang finished speaking, Hai Ziqing glanced at Ye Fang with a heavy face and said slowly, "It's really hard for you. Ye Laosan dares to leave such a big matter to you with confidence. It's really true that the wealth will not go to outsiders." .”

"Don't let the wealth go to outsiders?! Old man, what do you say?" Ye Fang asked in surprise.

Hai Ziqing immediately realized that he had said too much, and quickly changed the subject and said, "It's nothing, you have only completed half of this matter. When the big guy really comes back, I will personally organize a game to celebrate you."

Ye Fang waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Okay, old man, I accept your wishes. Let's just skip the matter of setting up a round. The last round almost didn't make me the target of public criticism. I don't dare to let you set up another round."

"You kid, when did you become so cowardly?" Hai Ziqing gave a long laugh, then his expression slowly returned to normal, and he said in a deep voice, "Tell me what you have to do with me."

"Well, there is one thing." Ye Fang smiled sheepishly, and then told Hai Ziqing about Xu Yaozu's affairs, and also explained the difficulties in handling the current case.

"I didn't expect that his father was once a guard of Han Dapao." Hai Ziqing's face was solemn. Xu Yaozu was not in Hai Ziqing's sight at all. China has never lacked people who can be officials, but only those who can sincerely serve the people. Officials requesting orders. Therefore, even if Xu Yaozu has reached the throne, his departure or stay will not stir up the slightest splash in the hearts of big bosses like Hai Ziqing. The only difference is that Xu Yaozu's father was once a guard of Han Dapao, and later when he fought to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea. After his death in North Korea, Xu Yaozu relied on the shadow of his father's generation to embark on a political career, all the way to a senior provincial official.

After Hai Ziqing muttered a few words, he suddenly thought of another question. He turned to look at Ye Fang and asked directly, "Why are you still involved in this kind of case? The handling level of this case is not low. How many more do you have left?" Things I don’t know.”

"Old man, I'm really unjust. I was just trying to catch up. Uncle Bai gave me such a job, and I didn't dare to say no." Ye Fang shouted.

"Liu Jianbai?" Hai Ziqing confirmed.

"Yes, that's him." Ye Fang said.

Hai Ziqing nodded, but did not continue to dwell on this issue. Instead, he said, "Although Han Dapao is famous for protecting shortcomings, he still has a sense of responsibility in the face of right and wrong. I believe he will be rational in this matter." Decisive. Let’s do this, I’ll invite him to dinner tonight, and you tell him directly.”

"Yes, thank you, old man." Ye Fang nodded and replied.

"Are the people over there waiting for news from you?" Hai Ziqing asked in a lowered voice.

Ye Fang nodded.

"Okay, I understand." Hai Ziqing said.

In the evening, Han Dapao's special car stopped at the entrance of the Hai family's old house. Han Dapao walked into the old house with the support of the security secretary.

As soon as Han Dapao entered the inner hall, he saw a table of wine and food, as well as Hai Ziqing and Ye Fang beside the table. Han Dapao was surprised but very happy to see Ye Fang.

"Xiaoye is here too." Han Dapao strode in and saw the aged Moutai on the table at a glance, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Hello, old man." Ye Fang bowed slightly respectfully.

"Stop using those useless gestures, come and have a drink with me! You, Mr. Ebion, sit down too!" Han Dapao waved his hand and said.

Hai Ziqing snorted coldly and said, "I don't know whose house this is, it's more rude than mine!" He also sat down.

In the past hour, Han Dapao and Ye Fang had been chatting. Hai Ziqing was pouring himself a drink and rarely interrupting. Ye Fang also told Han Dapao about inviting the Wagliang back home. Han Dapao listened. He praised me repeatedly and was very excited.

As the saying goes, after three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Han Dapao slowly put down his chopsticks and said, "Xiaoye, do you have something to ask me about?"

Ye Fang glanced back at Hai Ziqing, who smiled and said, "He is an old fox. He knew that there must be something wrong with you when he saw you. Just tell him."

"I guess you're definitely not asking me to do anything. It's probably some kind of trouble. Tell me, let's see how big of a deal it is." Han Dapao said in thick Shaanxi dialect.

"Okay, old man, I'll tell you directly." Then Ye Fang told Han Dapao about the Xu Yaozu case, and then took out the case file bag and put it on the table in the house.

After listening to this, Han Dapao didn't speak for a long time. Instead, he drank a glass of wine. Then he glanced at the portfolio on the table and said, "If I don't read this, can I still not trust you? It's just this that makes me sad. Bastard!" After Han Dapao said that, he threw the wine glass to the ground, and the pieces of the wine glass immediately flew everywhere.

Han Dapao stood up slowly, walked around the inner hall and said, "Yaozu's father's real name is Xu Wazi. Later, I felt that this name was not impressive, so I gave him the name Xu Wannian. He is the soldier I brought out with my own hands. He has been working as a guard for me. He participated in the Battle of Kumgang River to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, and later died on the Korean battlefield. Even the name Xu Yaozu was given by me. I originally hoped that he could honor our ancestors, but I didn’t expect that he would turn out to be a corrupt official!"

"Old man, don't be angry, sit down first!" Ye Fang saw the furious Han Dapao and hurriedly stepped forward to help him sit down. After Han Dapao sat down, he sighed heavily and said, "My attitude here is very clear. We will handle it in accordance with party discipline and state law. There is no room for bargaining! Xiaoye, just do whatever you want to do with this matter!"

Ye Fang sighed heavily and said, "Okay, then I'll go out and make a phone call."

"No need to go out, just fight here!" Han Dapao said loudly.

Ye Fang glanced at Han Dapao, then at Hai Ziqing, took out his phone and dialed. After the call was connected, Ye Fangzhi said two words, "Catch him."

Hearing Ye Fang say these two words, Han Dapao directly picked up the Maotai wine and took a few sips, then put down the bottle heavily and said, "Let's go home and sleep!" After saying that, he left the house without looking back. hall.

"Let him go. Xu Yaozu is half his son. He will definitely feel uncomfortable." Hai Ziqing said slowly.

"This job is really not done by humans!" Ye Fang said with a heavy sigh.

Hearing Ye Fang's words, Hai Ziqing chuckled, and then said seriously, "A provincial official fell in a snap. The power you have now is not ordinary. You must be careful in the future."

"I'll tell Uncle Bai tomorrow not to ask me to do this job again. Even if I offend others, how will I see Mr. Han in the future?" Ye Fang said angrily.

"Don't be impulsive. God is going to give you great tasks, just to make you bear more pressure that ordinary people can't bear. Go, go back and rest early, I'm tired too. Come and see me when you have nothing to do in the future. Don't come empty-handed." After saying this, Hai Ziqing ignored Ye Fang and turned back to the bedroom to rest.

"I bought four bottles of good wine, but neither side was left behind. What am I doing?" Ye Fang shook his head and left the Hai family's old house. As soon as he walked out of the gate, Ye Fang received a call from Liu Jianbai.

"I'm telling you that the person has been caught, and it went smoothly." Liu Jianbai was obviously very happy that Xu Yaozu's matter could be resolved so smoothly. This was the first high-ranking official to be dismissed before the New Year, and it was also regarded as an important incident after Liu Jianbai took up his duties. I believe that the national news media will follow up and report soon. Xu Yaozu is the first high-ranking official to be dismissed in the new millennium. He will definitely not be the last. There will definitely be many more in the future.

It can be said that Liu Jianbai's road to promotion was paved with fallen corrupt officials.

Ye Fang hummed and did not continue to answer.

"You did a good job on this matter, I'll give you a credit!" Liu Jianbai didn't seem to feel Ye Fang's depression.

"I don't want any merit. That thing means nothing to me. Just let me stay at home for a few days. Don't come to me again for this kind of case in the future. You have received the merit, and everyone has offended me. What am I trying to do?" Ye Fang said angrily.

Liu Jianbai also knew that if Ye Fang hadn't intervened this time, things would definitely not go so smoothly, so he asked in a low voice, "Um... is he angry?"

Liu Jianbai didn't dare to address Han Dapao, so he could only ask Ye Fang cautiously.

"It's okay. Anyway, don't come to me next time if something like this happens again." Ye Fang said directly.

"You should rest for a while first." Liu Jianbai hung up the phone without saying he wouldn't look for her.

Ye Fang looked at the phone in his hand and shook his head helplessly. He never expected that endless disasters would start to hit him from this case.