Chapter 65 - p.a.w.ns on the Chessboard
After Yan Jing separated from Vera and came to her own office, she received an important call and a stern voice resounded from the other side, "How's the plan coming along?"
Yan Jing sighed as she replied, "Rest a.s.sured, everything is going as planned, Mr. Tu."
Mr. Tu gently smiled. "You never did anything that you're not confident in. The Nie Family has been in Huaibei for years, becoming a great tumour there. So if you're not able to deal with that tumour, we won't be able to start the treatment."
Knowing the meaning behind Mr. Tu's words, Yan Jing replied, "If we want to overthrow the Nie Family, we can start from Cai Zhongpu. The Nie Family has been trying to do charity in the past year to wash themselves clean. Cai Zhongpu is the key person, since he was the one that helped them launder the goods. So you might be able to get some clues if you start from him."
A sigh sounded from the other side of the phone, "The Nie Family's sins implicate too many people. It will be chaotic when that happens, something that those upstairs don't want to see. Political contest seeks balance, so no one will tip the balance so easily."
Yan Jing nodded her head. "I will do my best to push the Physician King Tournament and put pressure on the Nie Family after the tournament to get them to leave Huaibei."
Mr. Tu let out a gratified smile. "I will also keep my promise to you. You can expand your power into Huaibei, and the government will give you the greatest support possible."
After they further discussed a few details, Yan Jing hung up the phone and her eyes flickered. The Nie Family had been hosting the Physician King Tournament for years, and they even paid a great price to broaden the influence of the tournament this time. However, they had no idea that they're already targeted by an absolutely powerful force to be removed.
She took a deep breath. She and the Nie Family were standing on opposite sides as enemies in this plan, and she's merely a p.a.w.n in this game with a powerful mastermind behind this game.
There was a hierarchy in society. Although Yan Jing looked carefree, it's merely a façade, since she was also affected by this hierarchy and had to rely on someone else to survive.
There was a recent change to Huaibei Provincial Committee, the Secretary of Political and Legal Affairs was replaced by Chen Shoujun, who was previously Huainan Province's Deputy Secretary of Political and Legal Affairs and the Head of Public Security Bureau. This was a signal that if it went as expected, there would be an important figure transferring to Huainan and a.s.suming a high post as well.
The reason why Chen Shoujun was moved beforehand was to clear any obstacles, straightening out the complicated situation in Huainan and lay the foundation for that important figure.
Mr. Tu was the trusted aide of Chen Shoujun, an important connection that linked Yan Jing with Chen Shoujun. Many matters weren't too suitable for Chen Shoujun to handle would be given to Yan Jing to deal with using the underground method.
Sitting before her desk, Yan Jing took out a photo frame from the drawer with an old photo that had turned a little yellow and she gently caressed the picture of the man in the photo with warmth in her eyes. But when she heard the sudden knock, she placed the photo frame back into the drawer. "Enter!"
Su Tao entered with a smile hung on his lips. "Big Sister Jing, come have dinner in Three Flavour Hall tonight, and bring Hua Yan along."
"Why the Three Flavour Hall?" Yan Jing was stunned.
Su Tao patiently explained, "Firstly, didn't I promise that I'd treat you and Hua Yan to a meal? Secondly, my disciple, Zhao Jian, is celebrating his birthday today, so I can celebrate his birthday as well. Thirdly, letting Hua Yan come in contact with more people will help her condition."
None of his reasons had a flaw in them, Yan Jing looked at Su Tao for a long time before smiling. "Sure, I'll let Geng Hong to bring Hua Yan to the office. We'll head to the Three Flavour Hall together after work."
