Game within game: chess player

Three days later, the Beijing Public Security System held a closed mobilization meeting to launch a joint crackdown with the security departments on violations of laws and disciplines within the capital, especially crimes related to national security such as spy infiltration. The entire operation lasted for fifteen days, codenamed Fox Hunt. action.

The capital city has always been a benchmark for the country in major operations. With the capital city taking the lead, other provinces and cities followed closely, launching various suppression operations one after another.

Digging out the carrots and bringing out the mud, this undisclosed and nearly unified action by the national public security front has been hailed as the largest scale and widest attack since the crackdown in the 80s. After the operation was launched, the public security environment across the country improved significantly. Tens of thousands of criminals of various types were arrested, hundreds of various underworld criminal organizations were dismantled, thousands of economic and military spies were captured, and hundreds of intelligence bases in the West and across the Taiwan Strait were successfully destroyed. One, fruitful results.

Everyone who knew about it believed that this was a unified crackdown operation carried out by superior leaders, which severely cracked down on the arrogance of criminals. Only people within Xiyuan understood that this was Haidong's revenge to vent his anger on his brother.

I just didn't expect it to have such great stamina, and it was eventually featured on the daily seven o'clock news broadcast.

Listening to the news broadcast on the TV, Ye Fang shook his head and smiled bitterly, thinking that those who were arrested must not have thought that the butterfly who instigated this action was in Xiyuan.

Not only that, Haidong asked his subordinates to set up a police station outside Xiyuan. The core job is to ensure the security around Xiyuan. The police on duty patrol every two hours to ensure that no idlers disturb Xiyuan.

The news that Xiong Jingyi was injured inadvertently alarmed Cai Xiaoling. Only then did Cai Xiaoling and others know that Ye Fang had quietly returned to Beijing, and had been for some time.

Ye Fanggang turned off the TV, and Miyagi came in to report that it was Cai Xiaoling and a group of group executives who had arrived. Suddenly, the entrance to Xiyuan was filled with luxury cars, stretching for more than a kilometer.

"What is supposed to come will always come." Ye Fang sighed, got up and came to the courtyard of Qianyuan.

As soon as I entered the yard, I saw that the square under the ginkgo tree in Qianyuan was already full of people. Everyone was wearing suits and professional attire. When they saw Ye Fang, they immediately looked solemnly and saluted Ye Fang respectfully, "Hello, boss!"

The situation was like a gang gathering in a Hong Kong movie, and he was the gang leader. Ye Fang greeted everyone with a smile.

It has been a long time since I returned to the group. The group has expanded further. Except for Cai Xiaoling, Ye Fang doesn’t know most of them. The only people he knows are the original executives of Guizhi Investment and the ones he personally recruited when the Jiuding Group was being established. Xiong Jingyi and the Lin brothers are among the sub-group executives.

"Your boss must be the most comfortable boss in China. I didn't expect that we have grown so big." Cai Xiaoling said with a smile next to Ye Fang.

Ye Fang nodded with satisfaction and said, "Thank you for your hard work. I am a very incompetent shopkeeper."

Wang Junhe and Bi Xingfa, the group's elders, were the only ones qualified to take the initiative to talk to Ye Fang. They exchanged serious greetings after not seeing each other for a long time, attracting envious eyes from the whole yard.

Ye Fang took the trouble to shake hands with everyone one by one. Cai Xiaoling carefully introduced Ye Fang's identity. Ye Fang asked about work and life from time to time. The situation was like an ancient emperor asking about the lives of ordinary people. Everyone was flattered. He answered seriously, his eyes full of nervousness and excitement.

Regarding the legend of Ye Fang, there are countless versions circulated within the group. No matter which version it is, these people worship it. There are even rumors that Ye Fang has a close relationship with senior leaders. However, this is only heard and no one has actually seen it. The inside story Only people like Cai Xiaoling know better.

Regarding these rumors, Cai Xiaoling and other group executives did not deliberately suppress them. Controlling them within a moderate range is good for the stability of group executives and all levels, and is also more conducive to the group's attraction of talents.

Ye Fang immediately asked Miyagi to arrange a private room to prepare meals. Naturally, these people gathered to eat and drink. Proper team building is good for the core cohesion of the company, not to mention that the team building location is still in Xiyuan, the most popular place in Beijing. Inside the mysterious top compound.

I don't know when Xu Ruxue appeared in the verandah in the corner of the yard, her eyes constantly scanning the crowd in the yard, with a little joy and excitement.

Nan Yi, who was following Ye Fang, kept paying attention to the surroundings, including of course Xu Ruxue standing in the corner.

Just when Ye Fang was about to follow Cai Xiaoling and other old team members to the No. [-] room of the Qianyuan, Miyagi suddenly ran over with a hurried expression and whispered a few words beside Ye Fang.

Ye Fang's expression changed and he said, "Already arrived?"

"Well, we're already in." Miyagi's eyes were filled with excitement.

At this time, Ye Fang looked up and saw several people appearing at the gate of Qianyuan. The old man in the middle was waving to Ye Fang.

Ye Fang smiled and nodded, and called Cai Xiaoling and others over to explain a few words, to the effect that he would leave it to a few people and he would also accompany the distinguished guests.

The eyes of everyone in the courtyard were originally on Ye Fang. Ye Fang had already seen several people at the entrance of the courtyard, and everyone else had also seen it. The whole courtyard was silent for a moment, because everyone saw the person standing in the middle of the entrance of the courtyard. The person is Xue Yuanshan, a big shot who often appears on TV.

After the explanation, Ye Fang hurried forward to greet Xue Yuanshan and said with a smile, "Uncle Shan, why didn't you say hello when you came, so I could go out to pick you up."

"You are busier than me right now. When I came back from overseas business, I came to Xiyuan to block you. I was worried that you would be gone again after it was too late." Xue Yuanshan looked at Ye Fang kindly and said.

"If you summon me, I will be here at any time. Let's go to the inner courtyard. I have many guests here today." Ye Fang replied with a smile.

Xue Yuanshan looked up at the people in the yard and said with a smile, "These are all your soldiers."

Ye Fang nodded uncertainly and said, "I don't know when there were so many people."

"Okay, yes, men still need to be ambitious." At this time, Xue Yuanshan rarely waved to the people in the yard and said loudly, "Boss, I will borrow it first and return it to you in a moment!"

"Hello, Chief!" Everyone in the courtyard didn't know how to reply, so they had to reply according to the rules.

Everyone watched Ye Fang leave with Xue Yuanshan and sighed, it turned out that the rumors about the group were true and the boss really had such a strong background and connections.

"Everyone must pay attention to the confidentiality discipline. What we saw and heard today is not allowed to be spread to outsiders. The most important thing for us now is to enjoy the time of eating in Xiyuan. Don't forget that this is a royal garden."

Although Cai Xiaoling emphasized the discipline of confidentiality, she also knew that these words were in vain and it was estimated that they would spread within the group for a while.

Wang Junhe glanced at the direction Ye Fang was leaving, and asked Cai Xiaoling and Bi Xingfa, "Should we leave immediately after eating, or should we wait while eating, or keep waiting?"

Cai Xiaoling gritted her teeth and said, "Just wait, we will eat whenever he comes. As for them." Cai Xiaoling raised her head and glanced at the group executives who filed into the private room of Qianyuan and said, "Ask them to leave as soon as they finish eating. We will eat today." We’ll stay in Xiyuan tonight, and we won’t leave until we see him.”

Wang Junhe and Bi Xingfa looked at each other and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

After saying that, the three of them strode towards the number one private room in Qianyuan, as if going to the execution ground. The reason why the three of them are so persistent is because Ye Fang's whereabouts are uncertain and he can't tell when he will leave Beijing again. Many major issues of the group still have to be discussed with Ye Fang, even if Ye Fang fully delegates power.

Another point is that Cai Xiaoling and other group management are now a little confused about the future development direction of the group. In the past, all companies in the group had centralized financial management, and Cai Xiaoling still had some control over each group. However, since the group split up and went its own way, Cai Xiaoling knew nothing about Ye Fang's industries other than Guizhi Investment, so people like Cai Xiaoling were worried that Guizhi Investment seemed to be dispensable in Ye Fang's territory. .

Now no one knows how big Ye Fang's business empire is, how many countries and regions its business tentacles cover, how many assets there are in the entire empire, and how much funds can be mobilized. Although Cai Xiaoling still holds the title of chief financial officer, she does not understand the situation of Ye Fang's business empire at all. Once Guizhi Investment encounters problems in its future operations, Cai Xiaoling does not even know how to save herself.

This sense of emptiness makes people like Cai Xiaoling worried about the future of the group, so today I have to ask Ye Fang for an accurate word, that is, the future direction of the group. If possible, let's explore Ye Fang's tone, at least You need to know how big Ye Fang's business territory is now.

Cai Xiaoling and others sat in Room [-] of Qianyuan with the same thoughts, drinking tea, looking at the century-old ginkgo tree in the courtyard, and chatting about what they wanted to ask and say when they met Ye Fang later.

Ye Fang, Xue Yuanshan and their group came to the study room in the inner courtyard. Miyagi made a pot of tea for them, and thoughtfully brought a stack of snacks and fruits. He said thoughtfully, "Chief, you just got off the plane, drink some tea and eat some snacks." . I will ask the chef to prepare two private side dishes, and you and Brother Ye can chat while eating."

"Okay, thank you, young man." Xue Yuanshan said with a smile.

Miyagi bowed slightly and turned around to go out, then carefully closed the door of the study. This was the first time for Miyagi to talk to Xue Yuanshan at such a close distance. He felt that his voice seemed to be trembling, but fortunately he was not rude.

Miyagi nodded lightly to the guard at the door and hurried to the kitchen to urge Aunt Gui to serve the food.

At this time, Xu Ruxue came to the backyard from the Qianyuan. As soon as she reached the backyard gate, she was stopped by Xue Yuanshan's guard. Nan Yi and Lu Jiuge, who had been sitting in the pavilion in the inner courtyard, heard the guard's voice and walked over.

"Miss Xu, outsiders are not allowed to enter the inner courtyard now. You should go back and have a rest early." Nan Yi said in a neither humble nor overbearing tone.

"An outsider? I'm not an outsider either. Besides, aren't you here in the inner courtyard? You can be here, why can't I be here?" Xu Ruxue obviously didn't understand.

"If you can also block the bullet for the boss, you can be here like me." Nan Yi turned around and left.

Xu Ruxue pouted and said deliberately, "What's the big deal? You're still blocking the gun to scare me!" After saying that, Xu Ruxue turned around and walked towards Zhenyuan. A sneer appeared at the corner of Xu Ruxue's mouth as soon as she turned around.

Soon Miyagi brought two side dishes to Ye Fang's study. After entering the study, Miyagi suddenly felt that something was not right in the atmosphere. Xue Yuanshan looked serious and seemed to be thinking about something. Ye Fang gave Miyagi a wink. Cheng put down the side dishes and quickly retreated.

Ten minutes later, Xue Yuanshan walked out of Ye Fang's study with a gloomy look. Nan Yi and Lu Jiuge in the inner courtyard immediately stood up from the pavilion. Xue Yuanshan walked towards the backyard gate as if there was no one around. His accompanying secretary and guards immediately followed him, and soon the motorcade left Xiyuan.

Nan Yi walked up to Ye Fang and said, "Have you told the chief about that plan?"

Ye Fang nodded and said, "As soon as I told him the plan, he immediately became anxious. Now he is probably going to find those old guys to discuss countermeasures."

"Xu Ruxue was coming to find you just now, but was stopped by the guards." Nan Yi said in a low voice.

"Oh?! Her curiosity is really strong." Ye Fang said with a smile.

The preliminary investigation results of the attack on Ye Fang Jingxi Prison came out a week ago. Everyone has no problem with the accusation. Only Sister Xia’s daughter Xu Ruxue has no information about the accusation. This is because she was sent to the prison by Sister Xia since she was a child. I went to study abroad, so this information is temporarily missing.

Therefore, Xu Ruxue is temporarily listed as a key suspect. Although there is no clear evidence pointing to Xu Ruxue at a meeting with Xiang Guo and others, their identity is temporarily doubtful. Now Xu Ruxue has been listed as a key surveillance target. As for the relevant information on his background, Ye Fang is going to use his connections with the CIA to investigate, because Mike will soon come to the capital as a special observer. In the future, he will regularly travel to China and the United States, and his workplace will be located in U.S. Embassy.

"Don't worry, her identity will soon come to light." Ye Fang murmured.

At this time, Miyagi came to Ye Fang and said, "Boss, Mr. Cai and the others are still waiting for you in the Qianyuan."

"Okay, I'll go over right away." Ye Fang replied.

At this time, most of the people in the Qianyuan had left after eating, leaving only Cai Xiaoling and other core management personnel. Ye Fang walked into the private room and saw the tea on the tables of several people. He smiled and said, "You are so hungry, why not How about letting Miyagi serve the food?"

"We are waiting for you to eat together." Cai Xiaoling stood up and replied.

Ye Fang motioned for everyone to sit down, and then asked Miyagi to serve the food. Now only Ye Fang, Cai Xiaoling, Wang Junhe and Bi Xingfa were left in the room. Gu Zhuoyi did not come back in time because she was hosting the opening ceremony of a German real estate project out of town. The few people here now are the core team who have truly followed Ye Fang for so many years.

The dishes were served quickly, and just when Ye Fang was about to raise his glass and speak, Miyagi sent word that Gu Zhuoyi had arrived.