Chapter 112 Hong Kong Mission
Upon arriving at the main hall, a gaunt figure could be seen standing there in the distance—it was Chairman Mao! The old man personally greeted him to welcome him. What Chen Cheng didn't know was that some high-ranking officials also came here cautiously, hoping to pay their respects to this old man. But the old man remained calm and collected, waiting for these people to report on the achievements of their respective provinces!
Sha Baoming was also slightly surprised. He had followed the old man for many years and knew his temperament well. This was the first time he had seen him standing here to receive someone. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly that this young man was very fortunate to be favored by the old man!
Chen Cheng was also deeply flattered and ran over. He first bowed, not to flatter or fawn, but because he had heard that Chen Cheng had a life-and-death friendship with his master, and he was showing respect to his elder as a junior.
"Good child, alright, no need for formalities. Seeing you is like seeing your master to me!"
Chairman Mao understood his thoughts.
"Uncle Mao",
Mentioning his master, and considering the current situation, naturally brought tears to Chen Cheng's eyes!
"Sigh, people get sentimental when they get old. Alright, Xiao Chencheng, you've done a great job this time. If you hadn't dug up this poisonous tree, we wouldn't have been able to uproot it!"
"Uncle Mao, it's all thanks to the great fortune of our Chinese nation that we shouldn't have suffered this calamity. It was only by chance that I managed to completely eradicate this malignant tumor!"
"Hahaha, well said. It's only because I met you that I heard everything. It's your meticulousness and deep digging that you were able to trace this major event from a small matter. This time, not only China, but also the 709 Bureau has gained international fame. Although Japan has not admitted it, it is certain that Saito Binbu, Musashi Murayama, Watanabe Yu, and Matsushita Suji, who survived, were all top-notch sorcerers in Japan. This time, they were all killed and buried in the sand at Qianfeng Mountain, which greatly shocked the Japanese sorcerer community. In order to avoid retaliation from China and the Taoist sect, the Japanese government took the initiative to provide humanitarian compensation of 1.1 billion yuan to China and the Chinese victims, and guaranteed that Japanese sorcerers would never set foot in China again. This is an unprecedented case in the international religious community, and it is enough to prove that our Chinese Taoism can basically stand at the top of the world!"
These words stirred Chen Cheng's blood, and he shouted, "May our motherland, China, prosper and flourish, and we should defend our homeland with our blood!"
Chen Cheng spoke passionately, his eyes shining with determination: "The prosperity of the nation requires the efforts and contributions of everyone. Regardless of whether one is an ordinary person or a member of the Taoist sect, everyone has their own obligation to uphold the dignity and beliefs of the nation!"
Chen Cheng was one of the most fervent members, using his own strength to protect this land. Whether facing foreign invasion or evil sorcerers, he would not hesitate to step forward and fight for the interests of the country and the people. Only when the country is strong can the people live a happy and stable life, and only when the country prospers can the Chinese Taoist sect flourish even more!
The old man was also very excited: "Good, well said, Xiao Cheng. In fact, the peaceful and prosperous times in China are just a facade. We still have a long way to go. You should know that China's way of governing the world is to be strict with oneself and lenient with others. It's not that we are easy to talk to, but that we don't want our people to fall into an era of war again. In some cities, there are Japanese schools, Japanese commercial streets, and even the Japanese-style buildings in Shanghai. You can see these villains always stirring up trouble. Fortunately, our Chinese Taoist sect has produced many masters who can deal with any move and have always suppressed the invasion of evil sects. Therefore, I ask you to keep a close eye on this aspect and lead the younger generation of Taoists to keep some demons and monsters out of the country!"
"Please rest assured, as long as the country needs me, I will definitely set an example and stand on the front line to defend China!"
After listening to what Mao Zedong had said, Chen Cheng straightened his chest and spoke with a strong and resounding voice!
After saying goodbye to Elder Mao, Chen Cheng, still brimming with excitement, went to Tian Wenzhong's office at Bureau 709. Upon seeing him, Tian Wenzhong put down the documents in his hand and said, "Xiao Cheng, well done! Master Xiao Quansheng has indeed not disappointed us. You are definitely a leading figure among the younger generation of Taoists!"
"Team Leader Tian, you flatter me. I, Chen Cheng, am truly unworthy of such praise!"
"Alright, let's stop with the empty pleasantries. You've done a great job this time, and the medal will definitely be awarded to you. However, there's a tricky problem right now. Will you accept it or not?"
Tian Wenzhong asked with a gentle expression.
"What's the problem?"
Chen Cheng's heart stirred. He knew that he wouldn't be allowed to participate directly in some major tasks. Only for tasks within his capabilities would Tian Wenzhong seek his opinion. The way to quickly accumulate spiritual power was to do more tasks. Compared to his own small-scale tasks, the rewards of spiritual power from completing these tasks would come faster and in greater quantities!
"A wealthy businessman from Hong Kong who has made contributions to the country has asked the government for help. It seems that some supernatural phenomena have occurred in his home, and he suspects that it is revenge by his business rivals. He has sought help from some Taoist priests in Hong Kong, but all of them have failed. It even involved a death. He had no choice but to apply for help from the government in the capital. I originally wanted to send Master Xu Gongyi and Bai Tou Weng, but Master Xu just returned from abroad. So I asked for your opinion."
"I'll go, let Master Xu rest. Young people should get more experience and honing their skills."
Tian Wenzhong was very satisfied with Chen Cheng's initiative to volunteer, so he took out a document from the drawer and handed it to him, saying, "Take a look first. If it's okay, you can go back to Hong Kong with Mr. Liao the day after tomorrow!"
"Mr. Liao"?
"Liao Wenchang is the one seeking help. He came to the capital to discuss an investment. He could have sent his deputy, but since he needed help, he came in person."
"OK".
Chen Cheng took the documents and began to read them.
Repulse Bay is a well-known wealthy residential area in Hong Kong, and the Liao family manor is located there. Recently, a series of bizarre and terrifying events have occurred at the manor. First, two ferocious pit bulls were found dead on the grass in the back garden. Their deaths were extremely gruesome and tragic, with their bodies emaciated and as if their bodies had been drained of all their life force. Then, the following night, a bodyguard on duty mysteriously disappeared. When he was found the next day, his death was similar to that of the pit bulls, only more obvious. His skin was taut, his bones were protruding, and his facial features were contorted, with only his two large eyes open, like a thousand-year-old mummified corpse!
After confirmation by the police forensic doctor, the deceased died from having all the blood and bodily fluids drained from his body. There were four tooth holes in his neck, consistent with the characteristics of a vicious bite. It is unclear how the person was drained of all their blood and fluids. Surveillance footage also captured some unbelievable scenes. As a result, Hong Kong authorities arranged for the Liao family to be placed in a safe house for protection and dispatched a large number of people to search the Liao family estate, but still found nothing!
After carefully reviewing the documents, Chen Cheng took out a cigarette from the table, lit it, and took a puff.
What are your thoughts?
Tian Wenzhong asked.
"The case, as indicated by the information, seems to involve zombies, but something feels off. We need to go to the scene to make a conclusion!"
"Okay, get ready. We're leaving in three days. Liao Wenchang has made tremendous contributions to the country, and Hong Kong is an important economic center for China. We must handle this carefully and avoid causing unnecessary public opinion in Hong Kong!"
"Um"!
Chen Cheng understood what Team Leader Tian meant. Hong Kong is a city with freedom of speech, and Liao Wenchang is one of the top ten richest people in Hong Kong. His family business involves real estate, foreign trade, shipping, branded hotels and golf courses and a series of high-end service industries. Among them, there are five listed companies with total assets of 300 billion Hong Kong dollars. He has a pivotal position in Hong Kong and Beijing!