42: I'm a fucking illiterate, and you accuse me of snooping into state secrets?

The next morning, at the Qinchuan Detention Center.

Liang Feng and Liu Jiujian were released on bail after paying a high deposit. Liang Feng grumbled, "Director Liu, you're really unscrupulous. Japan gave you 5 million USD to get things done, and you turn around and give me 5,000 longxia currency?"

Does that make sense?

"I left this matter to my subordinate, the head of the security department. I gave him 50,000, but who knew that kid was so greedy and only gave you 5,000."

Liu Jiujian was a master at shifting the blame. Liang Feng muttered, "You need to make up at least another 25,000, or this isn't over."

"Don't worry, Brother Liang. We're brothers who've done time together. I'll fire the head of the security department right now, and you can take his place."

Liu Jiujian said with a chuckle. He had already contacted a human smuggler and planned to take a long-distance bus to leave the country tonight.

The waters between Julong Steel and the Japanese company were too deep; it wasn't something a small fry like him could get involved in.

"Director Liu, you're generous. Don't worry, if I become the head of the security department, I guarantee that Green View Real Estate will have smooth sailing and stay safe from now on."

Liang Feng patted his chest loudly. This stint in the detention center had been very beneficial, allowing him to meet a whole bunch of big shots.

From now on, in the Qinchuan area, he, Liang Feng, would also be someone of importance.

Liu Jiujian smiled and offered compliments, but his heart was full of disdain.

You? You little punk!

I still have 200 million in cash in my overseas account; only a fool would stay in Qinchuan and play around with you.

As the two were talking, a squad of soldiers in military uniforms stepped forward.

"Liang Feng, we are from the Qinchuan Confidentiality Review Department. We are now officially arresting you for suspected theft of state secrets."

The stern-faced soldier displayed the arrest warrant, and the large red stamp left Liang Feng stunned.

What does this mean? I'm suspected of stealing state secrets?

"It's a misunderstanding, it must be a misunderstanding. I'm barely literate, how could I possibly be suspected of stealing state secrets?"

Liang Feng waved his hands repeatedly. The Review Department soldier questioned, "On the 24th of this month, did you sneak into the Julong Steel warehouse in the middle of the night to take photos?"

"Yes... that did happen, but their warehouse only stored some discarded steel cables. That doesn't count as a state secret, right?" Liang Feng argued.

"The suspect Liang Feng has admitted to stealing state secrets. The body camera has recorded it. Take him away!"

The Review Department soldiers grabbed Liang Feng without further ado and cuffed his wrists with cold silver handcuffs. Liang Feng struggled, "I didn't spy on state secrets! You can't frame an illiterate person!"

Liu Jiujian, standing to the side, was dumbfounded. What was going on?

Julong Steel's warehouse was hiding state secrets?

Thinking of this, Liu Jiujian's legs went weak. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly heard:

"Take him away!"

Liang Feng wailed and cried as he was escorted away by the Review Department soldiers.

"Liu Jiujian, is it? You are suspected of instigating Liang Feng to steal state secrets. Come with us."

"I didn't, I didn't! It was all done by our company's security department head."

"The Green View Real Estate building has been sealed off. All personnel are waiting in the interrogation room; all that's missing is you, Director Liu."

"Ah?"

A buzzing explosion went off in Liu Jiujian's mind, and he nearly fainted.

It's over... it's all fucking over!

Kameda, fuck your grandmother!

Not long after Liu Jiujian was arrested, Su Qing, who had been livestreaming under the identity of Lu Shenwei's ex-girlfriend, was also taken from her home. With this, the criminal forces of Green View Real Estate were officially eradicated.

That afternoon, Qinchuan Television reported the news that 621 employees of Green View Real Estate were under investigation.

Bai Xiaoying seized on the news point and followed up on it immediately.

"The way of heaven is cyclical; just ask who heaven has ever spared."

[Since absorbing the Hirohito Golden Core, Xiao Ying's cultural level has significantly improved.]

[Pah, pah, pah! Hirohito? A dog-like thing deserves to be compared to Xiao Ying?]

[Green View Real Estate has fallen; it seems the Julong Steel incident is about to be reversed.]

[I've eaten so much gossip this month I'm stuffed. Let me catch my breath.]

"Also, I'll tell you some inside information: the matter of Julong Steel is by no means as simple as everyone imagines," Bai Xiaoying said mysteriously.

[There's more inside info? Xiao Ying, do you have connections at the top?]

[What kind of position is 'having connections at the top'?]

[This Japanese netizen, please watch your language.]

"The Longying Drone has resumed production. Families who need one can place an order."

While broadcasting the news, Bai Xiaoying didn't forget to promote products.

[Xiao Ying, Xiao Ying, can you list the Julong Steel water pipes?]

[Buying hardware in a livestream room? The person above is hardcore.]

"Water pipes? Give me a specific model number, and I'll ask Director Lu," Bai Xiaoying said with a giggle.

Promoting the Longying Drone this month had already earned her nearly 200,000 in commission.

Selling Julong Steel Pipes might not have much profit, but it could help build a relationship with Lu Shenwei, making it easier to earn more money in the future!

[I've sent you a private message. It's the one in the picture. I need a large quantity!]

A fan named "Buying Pig with Belly" sent a picture. A steel pipe with a black dragon head logo printed on it had one end shattered, lying quietly in the sand.

"Is that a Julong Steel Pipe you sent me? How did it get damaged like that? It's all scorched black."

[Uh, it was broken by an excavator. The quality of Julong Steel Pipes is excellent, so I want to purchase a large quantity.]

[Is the brother above in construction? We can collaborate.]

[Xiao Ying's livestream room has become a trading platform. Will there be a commission fee in the future?]

[If possible, I'd like to purchase 5,000 units. The price is negotiable.]

[5,000 units? How generous!]

5,000 units was not a small number. Bai Xiaoying thought about it and dialed Lu Shenwei's number.

"You want 5,000 Julong Steel Pipes? When?"

"The sooner the better. I get the feeling that fan is quite urgent; I heard they're in construction."

"They need to pay half the deposit upfront, and I'll arrange production."

Although selling goods in a livestream room was a bit like a game, one still had to be cautious in business.

Half an hour later, Julong Steel received a remittance from the western frontier of Dragon Xia.

"I haven't heard of any construction projects in the border cities. Uncle Ma, the order has arrived."

Lu Shenwei called Ma Quanlin over to arrange things briefly, then put the matter out of his mind.

[Xiao Ying is awesome! You made a big deal right in the middle of a livestream.]

[Thanks for your support, Xiao Ying. I'll give you a big red envelope after it's done!]

After saying this, "Buying Pig with Belly" sent ten big rockets in a row!

"Thanks for the rockets, boss! If anyone else wants to buy something, just ask, and Xiao Ying guarantees she'll get it for you."

While Bai Xiaoying was happily making money, Mu Guchan suddenly called.

"Xiao Ying, quickly, turn on the Dragon Xia Channel 1 news."

"Is there big news?"

"Huge news, about Julong Steel. Hurry up and watch!"

Mu Guchan hung up in a hurry before finishing her sentence. Bai Xiaoying had no choice but to end the stream temporarily.

"Families, something has come up, I'll talk to you later."

Bai Xiaoying turned on the TV. On screen, a stern-faced, three-star veteran of Dragon Xia was holding a document.

"To commend patriotic enterprises and thank them for their contributions to the construction of the Dragon Xia military."

"Under instructions from superiors, I am now announcing the first batch of 13 advanced demonstration units for civil-military integration in Dragon Xia."

"They are: Qinchuan Julong Steel..."

Julong Steel? What does this mean? Dragon Xia advanced demonstration unit for civil-military integration???