Chapter 229: A House Call

On the weekend around 7:30 PM, at a villa entrance in the Garrison Army Cadre Family Compound in Dragon City's Fugang District, an SUV stopped and Wen Xiaorou, over 1.70 meters tall, got out carrying a briefcase and walked into the house.

Wen Xiaorou's father, Wen Zhanbo, was the brigade commander of the 13th Brigade, First Army of Dragon City's Garrison Army Corps. His brigade was mainly responsible for military garrison defense of the Kasalo region and had great power.

According to Zone One's military organization, many brigade-level military units had long been abolished, but many units belonging to the Chinese Army Corps combat sequence still used this level division. Perhaps because there were too few army-level units but too many meritorious old generals, they created this level to facilitate power distribution.

After entering the house and taking off her shoes, Wen Xiaorou looked up to see her father sitting on the sofa with many extra tea sets on the coffee table: "Dad, do we have guests?"

"Mm, Yu Mingyuan and others came," Wen Zhanbo took off his reading glasses, smiling as he asked: "How was it, these days at training - tired?"

"Not tired, hehe!" Wen Xiaorou walked over naturally and sat beside her father, asking softly: "Yu Mingyuan coming - it's related to Order No. 1, right?"

Wen Zhanbo slowly nodded: "Mm, the navy side wants to do some business, so found him to come build relationships."

"Doing business to the south?"

"Right."

"Did you agree?" Wen Xiaorou took an apple from the table and bit it, asking seemingly casually.

"Not yet."

"You feel it's not reliable, right?" Wen Xiaorou continued along this thread: "Makes sense - this time those above are really angry, the policy order is very serious."

"That's not the only reason," Wen Zhanbo pointed out softly: "Since ancient times, there have always been countermeasures below for policies above. Sanctioning Mofi is a face matter, but this one-cut approach will touch many people's interests. The officers below are used to being greedy - if you suddenly make them eat chaff, what can they do?"

"Then your meaning is...?"

"Now many people are building relationships, preparing to do under-the-table business when the wind dies down - we have some here too," Wen Zhanbo communicated very directly with his daughter.

"Then why won't you agree to Mingyuan?"

"I just feel he's too young, not very steady," Wen Zhanbo sighed saying: "Old Yu is gone, his aunt urged him to return to Zone One but he wouldn't, just wants to stay stirring things up in Dragon City. But with such a big matter, can an outsider like him manage the operation well?"

Wen Xiaorou licked her lips, glancing secretly at her father before saying: "Actually, I think you're overthinking it. Whether this matter can succeed mainly depends on whether the navy side is reliable - Mingyuan isn't really operating it, he can't make many decisions. To be honest with you, Mingyuan found me before - he's connecting this matter because the navy side promised him that if negotiations succeed they'll help Wei Xiangzuo rise to manage Zha'nan port... this is very important to Mingyuan."

Wen Zhanbo smiled looking at his daughter without responding.

"I think, our families and the Yu family are old friends. With Uncle Yu gone, it's not easy for him wanting to do something himself - if you can lend a hand conveniently, then help him," Wen Xiaorou persuaded moderately. "Anyway, talking with the navy side first doesn't lose anything - in the end whether to do it or not is still our decision. What do you say?"

Wen Zhanbo crossed his arms, smiling as he said: "You like Yu Mingyuan."

"Oh my, what are you saying...!"

"If he becomes my son-in-law, then I'll help him," Wen Zhanbo teased asking: "Say, is it okay if I negotiate with him like this?"

"Please don't - never mind whether I like him or not, just speaking of matters of feelings, better not mix in business, politics and such," Wen Xiaorou replied frowning. "That makes me seem very cheap, Dad."

"Haha, you're right," Wen Zhanbo nodded and reached for his personal phone on the table, dialing a number: "Hello, give Yu Mingyuan a call tomorrow, have him arrange to talk with the navy side first, see what the situation is before saying more. Mm, that's it."

After the call ended, Wen Xiaorou said smiling: "Dad, you're so decisive!"

"Let's talk first and see," Wen Zhanbo replied standing up.

......

One day later, in the evening.

In the Su family compound in Zha'nan, Second Uncle Su Zhengcai had finished drinking and was feeding several new wolf pups in the front courtyard.

"Excuse me, may I ask if this is Su Zhengcai's home?" a man walked in from outside carrying some gifts.

Second Uncle held the dirty dog food bowl, turning to look at the man at the door: "I am Su Zhengcai - who are you?"

"Oh, so you're Su Zhengcai!" The man immediately walked over, saying with a light smile: "Uncle, you don't recognize me?"

Second Uncle looked the other over, finding him somewhat familiar but truly unable to remember his identity for the moment.

"I'm your Northeastern Army Xiao Gang's nephew, my name is Xiao Yucheng. I met you before in Dragon City - back then your family wasn't living in this compound," Xiao Yucheng introduced himself with a full smile.

Second Uncle thought for a moment before immediately nodding with a smile: "Ah, I remember now, yes yes, at that time you all had just come to Dragon City to join Gang-zi."

"Yes, yes!"

"Ah, where have you been all these years?"

"I was dispatched to Xinaluo as a laborer before," Xiao Yucheng took out his cigarette pack, immediately lighting one for Second Uncle. "They issued documents recently, right? We were all recalled, just got home."

"Oh!" Second Uncle smoked: "Your Uncle Gang-zi is gone too, right?"

"Mm, died of lung cancer some years ago," Xiao Yucheng nodded.

"How did you find my home? Hehe," Second Uncle asked somewhat curiously.

"I asked around - my uncle's old comrades told me."

"Ah!" Second Uncle nodded and immediately warmly invited: "Come come, let's go sit inside!"

Half an hour later, in the Su family living room, after catching up with Xiao Yucheng, Second Uncle immediately asked: "You have some business this time, right?"

"Yes, Uncle Su, I really do have something," Xiao Yucheng paused before saying: "Coming back this time, I heard our laborers' household registration is very hard to process - I asked outside, using connections costs thirty to forty thousand yuan. These years, though I've saved some money, my son isn't very healthy and I'm disabled - inevitably need to do some small business to make a living in the future. So I was thinking, you have many connections here and many old comrades - see if you can think of a way to help connect me, spend a bit less money, hehe...!"

"Want to handle this matter cheaper?" Su Zhengcai asked smiling.

"Yes, yes!" Xiao Yucheng nodded very frankly.

Dragon City had many hometown associations because it wasn't easy being away from home - many regional groups would help each other, introduce work and such, so Su Zhengcai didn't find his visit very surprising. Moreover, his relationship with the other's uncle wasn't really distant - they had been brothers carrying guns in the same battalion before.

"Alright then, I'll ask around for you - coincidentally my sons are running an association now, might have some connections," Su Zhengcai replied, turning to call out: "Tiannan, come here!"

Su Tiannan who had just returned home came over hearing the call: "What is it, Dad?"

"Let me introduce you - this is your Uncle Gang-zi's nephew, just back from Xinaluo, wants to handle household registration matters. Find some connections, also ask Six, see if you can arrange something," Su Zhengcai said righteously. "All Northeastern hometown folks, all not easy - help if we can."

"You're a laborer?" Su Tiannan took out his cigarette pack, talking face to face with Xiao Yucheng for the first time.

......

While Xiao Yucheng was visiting the Su family, Dog Six and Yu Mingyuan were drinking with You Yifan and Wen Zhanbo's people at a high-end restaurant in Longkou District. Their first conversation was going very smoothly - privately they all sneered at this policy order, cursing and complaining.

Halfway through the banquet, Wen Zhanbo's subordinate officer took the chance while going to the bathroom to tell Yu Mingyuan and Su Tianyu: "You Yifan bringing in goods, us delivering - these aren't problems, but to connect business still needs stable sales channels. I feel today's talk went well - how about this, tomorrow you and my people go to Xinaluo first, communicate with Zhao Weihu... he's collecting goods like crazy now."

Hearing this, Su Tianyu felt quite happy inside. Honestly, after the last external affairs incident ended, he had been very curious about the Chi Army.

With this, a new round of dragon and tiger struggles influenced by policy quietly raised its curtain.