"Fang Jun is out."

Hearing the news from the other end of the phone, Jiang Chen was quite surprised.

"So soon?"

"It's not an early release, just a temporary release to let him meet Old Master Fang."

Only then did Jiang Chen understand.

After all, Young Master Fang was sentenced to five years. Even with some extra buffs, it's not enough to reduce the sentence so drastically.

"I suggested it. Old Master Fang's health probably won't hold on much longer."

Jiang Chen fell silent for a moment.

A generation will eventually grow old.

But there are always those who are still young.

"You did the right thing."

"Seriously?"

On the phone, Cao Jinse asked with a light laugh, "Don't you feel I'm using your interests to curry favor?"

"Fang Jun coming out to meet Old Master Fang, how does that affect me?"

Jiang Chen chuckled indifferently, "Even if he were fully released, I wouldn't mind."

"So generous? You let him stumble so badly, aren't you afraid he'll hold a grudge and come for you after he's out?"

"It's all in the past."

Cao Jinse couldn't help but smile, "You say that lightly, it's in the past for you, but for Fang Jun, each day in there probably felt like a year, and it might be unforgettable for him."

"Do you know what's the biggest advantage people like you have over ordinary people?"

Jiang Chen suddenly changed the subject.

"What?"

Cao Jinse, curious, took interest.

"Perspective."

Cao Jinse chuckled silently, "You mean the ability to assess the situation, right?"

"No."

Jiang Chen denied it, speaking sincerely, "Your capacity for tolerance, both the minimum and maximum, is much larger than that of ordinary people."

Cao Jinse remained quiet, seemingly pondering over these words, and after a while said, "Don't keep saying 'you people,' are you trying to incite class tensions?"

"Don't say nonsense, I can't bear such a label, I don't want to end up accompanying Young Master Fang as a cellmate."

Cao Jinse couldn't help but laugh, "Which prison can hold you?"

Although starting far behind, Boss Jiang's speed was truly too fast, so fast that it left everyone unprepared and at a loss. Before anyone realized it, they were overtaken in a flash, and by the time they came to their senses, all they could see was a vague silhouette ahead.

"It's the New Year, let's not talk about prisons, it's unlucky."

Cao Jinse thus paused the topic, her tone gentle, "How's it going over there?"

"It's a bit poor, but it's much better than I imagined."

"You've grown fond of it?"

"If you have the chance, you can come over and look around. There are green hills and clear waters everywhere, it's nice for a change of scene."

"Forget it, I don't want a sudden rocket to come flying and blast me to pieces."

Jiang Chen was momentarily speechless, then laughed, "How did you know?"

"Myanmar is our neighbor, is it strange to be informed about some happenings next door?"

That makes sense.

What era are we in now?

Did they think it's just about firepower?

"Rare to get a break, and even during the New Year, you're so preoccupied with these affairs."

"Since you call it meddling, I won't bother then."

Jiang Chen was about to respond when the other side spoke again, "But I do have some news to tell you."

"Good news or bad news? If it's bad news, then forget it."

"It's not up to you. Whether you listen or not, you have to."

This playful tone was seldom seen from Cao Jinse, but evidently, it didn't make one feel at ease.

Because the implication was probably bad news.

Regardless of the other person's willingness, Cao Jinse continued, "The leader of the Allied Army is in secret negotiations with the Myanmar government."

"Negotiating what?"

Jiang Chen asked.

Indeed.

The Allied Army was almost entirely supported by him, so if it was an issue concerning the Allied Army, he indeed couldn't shirk responsibility.

"Eating your food, drinking your drinks, and you don't know a thing?"

Cao Jinse showed slight discontent, not only towards the person on the call.

Due to cultural traditions, Shen Zhou people, who have been instilled with the idea of reciprocation for thousands of years, detest the act of betrayal the most, like the infamous betrayer Lv Bu.

Even though he betrayed multiple lords to save his own life, he is forever nailed to the pillar of historical infamy.

"Aren't I listening to you?"

Jiang Chen wasn't embarrassed, after all, they were quite familiar, having completed the mission.

Cao Jinse didn't continue humiliating him, "Myanmar is attempting to enlist the Allied Army, and it seems the leader is tempted."

This is indeed explosive news.

If this 'cooperation' is truly achieved, the entire structure of Myanmar would be rewritten.

Perhaps not limited to Myanmar.

The grand game is often condensed into a few pieces and the board's grid.

Did anyone really think Boss Jiang would spend so much investment just to combat fraud?

And now there's a problem.

The pieces don't want to be controlled and are thinking of seizing their own destinies, tempted to rebel.

"What conditions did Myanmar offer?"

Wasn't he just being stubborn earlier?

Now he's been exposed.

But indeed, there's no need to pretend.

Personal energy is always limited.

Besides, this wasn't his personal business, there's no shame in slacking when appropriate.

"Not sure yet, but it probably includes high-ranking positions, maybe even the title of a vassal king who listens but doesn't obey orders. Instead of being a traitorous minister with a tarnished reputation, cleaning his name and joining officially is certainly an appealing choice."

"He probably hasn't read Water Margin."

Jiang Chen commented.

"You're familiar with him, do you think the Allied Army Commander is like Song Jiang?"

Cao Jinse stated plainly, "I don't think so. It's just meeting their respective needs. Being accepted gives him a nominal guarantee, whereas following you means being like a little mistress without knowing where the future leads or when abandonment might come. For anyone, that choice isn't difficult."

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