mtl008 Do you want to read Chapter 321?
Do you want to read Chapter 321?
Holding the bowl of porridge, Yao Yao didn't really want to drink it. Firstly, she wasn't hungry yet, and secondly, the rim of the bowl was rather dirty, which made her, who had developed a cleanliness obsession by living with her mistress, reluctant to eat it.
But for the sake of the mission, she chose to endure it, turning her body to the side and showing half of her face, giving Wang Bin what she thought was an absolutely beautiful profile.
Wang Bin, however, had no interest in admiring her profile; instead, he stared at her figure, lost in thought.
A man is established at thirty and free from doubt at forty. He is no longer a naive young man who can't resist beautiful women. He clearly knows that everything in this world has a price. If someone approaches you, they must want something from you. What does the woman in front of him want to get from him?
It's impossible for me to be attracted to beauty. I'm so ugly that even the vegetable vendors on the street wouldn't look at me, let alone a beauty like Yao Yao.
If he doesn't covet beauty, he can only covet money, but how much money can a minor official like himself who doesn't even own land have?
During the land reform, he didn't get any land allocated to him because he didn't have time to cultivate it. After becoming the registrar, he didn't embezzle any money because he had bigger ambitions. He wanted to continue to rise in rank and didn't want to leave any stain on his resume. Besides, he was from Langya and wanted to go back to his hometown. He didn't want to settle down in Wushang. So now he's a typical short, ugly, and poor guy. It would be good enough if a beauty like Yao Yao didn't avoid him. How could she possibly throw herself into his arms?
If he's not after money or women, then he can only be after his own official position. It seems the steel mill has been targeted. Who could it be? Is it a spy from Eastern Wu or the Cao Wei Imperial Secretariat?
No matter who it is, we must use Yao Yao to find the culprit; otherwise, it's too unbearable to be constantly targeted by a thief.
Just as Wang Bin had made up his mind, Yao Yao finished her rice porridge and came over, striking a pose in front of Wang Bin and saying, "Big brother, isn't Yao Yao pretty?"
She didn't want to stay in this dilapidated house for a second longer, nor did she want to see this short, ugly man. So she had to finish her mission and leave as soon as possible. She was waiting to go back to her so-called in-laws in the countryside to take revenge, and then go to Jiangling with Luo Tong to enjoy a life of luxury. She didn't have time to waste here.
Wang Bin was a little confused by the other party's directness. He thought, "I am a direct descendant of the Langya Wang clan, the registrar of Wushang County, and the deputy director of the steel plant. Are you really that impatient?"
Seeing her eagerness, Wang Bin stopped pretending and calmly nodded, saying, "Beautiful."
"Do you want it?"
"want to……"
"what do you want?"
"We wish for the prosperity and strength of the Han Dynasty, and for the glory of Emperor Wu to be restored."
Yao Yao: "..."
Why the hell aren't you following the script? I'm such a beautiful woman, and I'm striking seductive poses for you, and this is what you're telling me?
Yao Yao suppressed her anger and continued to entice, "Then do you want to see?"
"I want to see..."
"What do you want to see?"
"I want to see the beautiful landscape of the Han Dynasty, and I want to see General Guan Xing gallop across the desert grasslands and ride his horse across the Qilian Mountains."
"Want to do it?"
"I want to do..."
"What do you want to do?"
"I want to be like Zhang Qian, the Marquis of Bowang, and Ban Chao, the Marquis of Dingyuan, and a leader who guides the Han Dynasty to expand its territory."
"Wow, brother, you're so ambitious! Will you take me in?"
"cannot……"
"Why? You won't accept someone as beautiful as me? What do you want to accept?"
"Take Jingzhou first."
Yao Yao was stunned. She tragically realized that what the other person was saying was not on the same wavelength as what she wanted to hear at all. Damn Wang Bin, do you have some serious illness, or did you suffer some kind of trauma that made you lose that function?
But the problem is, what will she do if this loser doesn't take the bait? What will she do if she can't complete the task?
Yao Yao, after all, was not as knowledgeable as Luo Tong, and when she saw that Wang Bin was not taking the bait, she immediately lost her composure.
Wang Bin, too lazy to continue the act, got up, grabbed her shoulders, threw her onto the bed, and said, "Get some rest."
After saying that, he got up and left. He returned to the woodshed and leaned against the pile of firewood, lost in thought. He thought he should go to the county government office now to find someone, send out scouts to keep a close eye on Yao Yao, see who this woman was in contact with, and follow the clues to find the mastermind behind it all.
But he knew he couldn't do that. Yao Yao couldn't have come alone. There must be someone watching at the door right now. If he went out now, he would definitely alert her. If his seduction failed, she might resort to other means, such as kidnapping or extortion.
No, we must strengthen the school's security. We can't let these bastards have designs on my son. He's my only heir; if something happens to him, my lineage will be cut off.
What should I do?
It seems the only option is to take the girl in first to lull the enemy into a false sense of security, and then figure out a way to counterattack once we get to the steel mill at dawn.
Having made his plan, Wang Bin closed his eyes and was about to fall asleep when he heard the creaking of the wooden door and the sound of light footsteps behind him.
Along with the sound and the breeze blowing into the woodshed, Wang Bin smelled Yao Yao's familiar fragrance and couldn't help but think to himself, "This girl is quite persistent. What benefits did the mastermind give her that made her work so hard?"
Just as doubt began to creep into his mind, a soft body with an alluring fragrance automatically nestled into his arms, whispering sweetly in his ear, "Brother, I'm scared. Can you hold me while I sleep?"
Deciding to play along, Wang Bin didn't hesitate this time, taking the initiative to pull her into his arms, and then...
As dawn broke, Wang Bin stepped out of his room, stretched, and, feeling refreshed, led his donkey to work.
Upon arriving at the steel plant, he immediately summoned Zhu Kang, the battalion commander of the garrison, and asked, "Was there anything unusual at the plant last night?"
Zhu Kang shook his head and said, "No, what's wrong?"
“But I have it.” Wang Bin recounted the events of last night in detail, saying, “Take two brothers who are skilled at tracking and absolutely trustworthy, sneak out of the factory in the grocery shopping queue, and then go back to my house to keep a close eye on that woman. I need to know who she’s in contact with.”
Zhu Kang was stunned. Looking at Wang Bin, he thought to himself, "How can someone as good-looking as you have beautiful women throwing themselves at you? Is there any justice in this world?"
Seeing him in a daze, Wang Bin raised his hand and waved it vigorously in front of his eyes a few times, reminding him, "What are you thinking about? Did you hear me?"
Zhu Kang suddenly came to his senses and nodded hurriedly, saying, "Don't worry, I'll go right away. But if it's really as you say, our factory is definitely being watched by the other side. Any unusual activity could be detected by them. What I mean is, if we want to arrest someone, we probably can't use the garrison at the factory."
Wang Bin said, "I know that. I'll go to the county government office later to see if Commander Cheng has returned. If he has, things will be much easier."
He would come to the steel plant to handle his work every morning and rush to the county government office to report at noon. Coming to the steel plant first and then leaving would not arouse any suspicion.
Zhu Kang said, "Should I send a team of soldiers to protect you? Since you've been targeted, if they can't seduce you, they might just kidnap you."
Wang Bin shook his head and said, "No, I don't usually bring any entourage. If I suddenly have a group of guards with me today, it will arouse suspicion. Don't worry, the steel plant is not far from the county town, and I also know a little bit of martial arts. Three or five people can't get close to me."
"Send someone to keep an eye on her immediately. That girl just won me over last night, and she'll definitely be going to brag to the mastermind this morning. Today is the best chance to find out who's behind this, so we can't waste it."
Zhu Kang bowed and said, "I'll go right away."
After leaving the office, Zhu Kang selected two trusted confidants, changed into plain clothes, and sneaked into the purchasing team. After leaving the factory, they kept observing and only left the team after confirming that no one was watching them, heading to Wang Bin's home in the county town.
Not long after Wang Bin left, Yao Yao woke up, but instead of rushing to report to Luo Tong, she went to the kitchen to cook herself a meal.
In those days, from emperors to commoners, almost everyone had experienced hunger, and Yao Yao was no exception.
No one wants to experience hunger a second time, so she decided to eat before reporting back, unaware that this was exactly what Wang Bin wanted.
After eating and drinking her fill, Yao Yao tidied herself up briefly and then left.
As she left, Zhu Kang arrived nearby with his men. Seeing Yao Yao close the door, he quickly withdrew his outstretched foot, hid behind the wall, and whispered, "There are no women in Wang Zhubu's house. This woman must be the so-called Yao Yao. Follow her, but be careful not to be discovered."