"So, if you have figured out the secret of the Flower Morning Festival, you can use that secret to directly approach the Jiang Family for 'Qin 28.'"
Saying this, Fang Ze winked at Hua Nu, "So... do you want to know the intelligence about the Flower Morning Festival?"
Before Hua Nu could even respond, Fang Ze continued, "Of course, if you think that uncovering the secret of the Flower Morning Festival is too time-consuming."
"Then I also have the location for extracting 'Qin 28.' You could try to snatch it directly."
"Hmm... The extraction site is heavily guarded by the federal Defense Team, so if you feel that it's too difficult to seize. Actually... I also know the reserve location of the Jiang Family, and even who has the keys to that location."
"So... which intelligence do you want to know, or do you want to know it all?"
Seeing Fang Ze's infuriating demeanor, to be honest, Hua Nu really wanted to drag Fang Ze back for a severe interrogation and wring out all the intelligence from him!
However, she thought of how Director Pang had specifically contacted her before coming, advising her not to be too irascible when dealing with Fang Ze, to stay calm.
He said Fang Ze was a long game; they could only cooperate with him, not force him.
Only that way, would the organization continuously obtain intelligence.
So, she was even more irritated!
What kind of long game...
Did this guy even think of the long term?
He's just a profiteer. His eyes are set on the funds she brought, enough for half a year. He wants to clean her out in one go!
Thinking this, Hua Nu couldn't help but glower fiercely at Fang Ze.
I, Hua Nu, swear never to submit!
An hour later, Fang Ze smiled as he put the box filled with crystals into his Space Folding Bag.
Then, he patted little Hua Nu's shoulder with a smile, "Working with you was very pleasant, esteemed new liaison."
Hua Nu, looking completely dejected: ...
After securing the Space Folding Bag close to his body, Fang Ze left the private room contentedly, settled the tea bill, and left the tea house in high spirits.
Meanwhile, Hua Nu sat dumbfounded in the room for a while before letting out a long sigh.
After a moment, she turned around to close the door and suddenly said, "What do you think is the credibility of this intelligence?"
Upon her words, the two badges she had previously thrown in the room suddenly shot out two holographic projections.
In these projections, one was the owner of the steamed bun shop, and the other, Director Pang.
Both had apparently been listening for a long time. Hearing her question, the steamed bun shop owner was silent for a moment before speaking first, "It's hard to say."
"This person is too scheming. It's impossible to guess what he's thinking."
"Especially the way he looked; it's clear he's a bit strapped for cash. So, he might fabricate intelligence for money."
"After all, how could he have so much intelligence when only a few days have passed since his last report?"
Hearing what the steamed bun shop owner said, Director Pang chuckled, "I somewhat disagree with Butcher Dog's thoughts."
Hua Nu involuntarily looked toward him.
Director Pang said indifferently, "I think that 99% of the intelligence Fang Ze mentioned, whether it's the storage location of 'Qin 28,' the guards there, the quantity stored, and so on, is true. There's just a small fraction of falsehoods. Moreover... there's a purpose behind it."
"You trust this person so much?" Hua Nu couldn't help asking.
Director Pang smiled and replied, "It's not that I trust him as a person. I trust that he is smart."
"Just as Butcher Dog mentioned."
"Fang Ze needs money."
"And evidently, it's not a short-term need, but a long-term one."
"Our previous dealings with him have been entirely honorable, and sometimes even rendered payment on the spot without verification."
"Why would he intentionally damage such a reliable channel of exchanging intelligence for resources?"
"We all know to look at the long-term benefits. How would he not understand this?"
"As for which parts he tweaked the truth or fibbed, I have a rough idea."
"It should be those parts about Jiang Cheng."
"Based on the intelligence from our subordinates today, Fang Ze is suspected to have had some conflict with Jiang Cheng."
"Moreover, since Fang Ze unearthed the secret of the Shadow Organization, Jiang Cheng won't let him off the hook."
"Therefore, he conceived this plan to pit wolves against tigers, urging us to deal with Jiang Cheng."
Upon hearing his words, Hua Nu and the steamed bun shop owner, Butcher Dog, both fell into thoughtful silence.
After a while, Hua Nu looked up and asked, "Then, what should we do?"
Director Pang chuckled, "Jiang Cheng is at the Yang Transformation stage, quite powerful. If we take action directly, the risk factor is too high."
"But safeguarding Fang Ze's safety aligns with our interest."
"So, we could take a different approach, harass Jiang Cheng a bit... "
"Or, sell part of the intelligence to those lunatics who've been seeking revenge for the Si Family."
"Haven't they been fixated on the Jiang Family for ten years?"
"Let them deal with Jiang Cheng..."
Hearing Director Pang's words, the steamed bun shop owner said without emotion, "He traded intelligence mixed with his own agenda for our significant resources."
"And you're willing to be his pawn."
"It's like being sold out and counting the money for the seller."
Director Pang laughed, "See, you're getting impatient again, aren't you?"
"You need to change your perspective."
"Who doesn't have a hidden agenda?"
"As long as we don't err in our overall direction, it's fine."