Chapter 002: Lin Yao

After chatting for a while, Lin Shengwen got up and left

The ancestral teachings of the Lin family state that no matter how poor one may be, one must not engage in the trade of opium. Just look at what this group of unworthy descendants has done: two tons of opium in a month. The dignity that Lin Zexu, the ancestor of the Lin family, brought to the family has been completely tarnished by these unworthy descendants

Within, the Tower Village symbolizes unity; outside, they are a group of devils

In this way, Lin Yaodong can hide in the background, secretly manipulating everything

Alright, Brother Yao, I will take my leave now. If you need anything, just call me

Hearing Lin Yao mention the hotel and the real estate company, rather than anything else, Lin Shengwen instinctively let out a sigh of relief

Brother Yao, you should rest for now. I will ask someone to help you tidy up the house another day, as it has become moldy.

The ice of Tazhai must be broken; otherwise, how can we justify ourselves to our ancestors

Take the most basic security guard as an example. The security guards hired from outside earn only 3,500 yuan a month, while if we, the residents of Tazhai, work as security guards in a company, the monthly salary would be over 10,000 yuan

As long as an opportunity is found to lure Lin Yaohua and his son away, and to evade the henchmen stationed outside, it is not difficult to sneak into Lin Yaohua's room

Certainly, this is merely a vague idea, and how to implement it still requires further research

I happened to hear that our village has been doing quite well in recent years, with construction companies, hotels, and factories. I thought to myself, why not come back? There is no place like home outside!

However, it would be unrealistic to say that Lin Yaohua has no shortcomings at all

Lin Yao felt no joy in his heart; there is a saying that a general's success is built upon the bones of countless soldiers. The rise of Tazhai, however, is paved with innumerable corpses.

Lin Shengwen is well aware that the pillar industry of Tazhai Village has never been real estate or large hotels, but rather the ice factory hidden deep within.

Shameful, shameful!

The people of Tazhai are deeply poisoned; the ice factory generates hundreds of billions in revenue each year, and how many lives have been ruined because of this

It is now February, and if the plot has not changed, the story should unfold in two to three months.

Lin Yao touched his cheek and, feeling a bit embarrassed, spoke up: "To be honest, I can no longer get by outside. Although I graduated from university, the situation for university graduates is not what it used to be. I graduated from a second-tier university, and I go to work every day with great caution, earning just over 3,000 a month. I see no way forward.

As he watched the figure depart, Lin Yao's smile gradually faded, his fingers tapping on the armrest of the chair

The real difficulty lies in the ledger, which is controlled by the head of the second house, Lin Yaohua, codenamed Ace of Hearts

I am back this time...

When it comes to Tazhai, Lin Shengwen's eyebrows dance with excitement, and his face is filled with pride

At present, it is evident that Lin Yao did not come to the ice factory out of choice, but rather because he could not make a living elsewhere and sought to return to find a means of livelihood. In this way, he would be able to fulfill his obligations upon his return

Our Tazhai is no longer the impoverished backwater it used to be. Yao Ge, you are a university student, right? We don't have many university graduates here. If you come back, with your qualifications, we can certainly arrange for you to take on a managerial position or something similar.

Firstly, Lin Yaohua, as the second-in-command, represented by the Ace of Hearts in a deck of cards, has the responsibility and obligation to stand in for the Ace of Spades, Lin Yaodong, when the latter does not take the stage.

It is essentially impossible to obtain the ledger from him; at least Lin Yao has no clue whatsoever and can only proceed step by step

Being an undercover agent is not about treating others to a meal; if it doesn't work this time, there won't be a next time

Brother Yao, your return is quite timely. Although our company in Tazhai has been thriving in business these past few years, it is precisely the time when we need to employ more people. You may not be aware, but the salaries we offer to outsiders in our Tazhai company are not the same as those we provide to our own people

You mentioned buying a house; perhaps you are unaware that our village has a housing fund. For every household, as long as it is the first property being purchased, the village will provide half of the purchase price. In a high-end community priced at 23,000 per square meter, a 100 square meter unit would cost 2.3 million. As soon as you express your intention, the village will immediately provide you with 1.15 million. If you do not have the remaining funds, you can write an IOU to the village, and they can also advance the remaining amount for you.

Before this, my task as an undercover agent was to infiltrate the Tazhai organization and obtain the ledger and the list before the ice-breaking operation commenced

With so many people, it is certainly impossible for every household to produce ice. Only one-tenth of them are actual ice-producing households, and they are the primary targets for apprehension. The offenses of the others can be addressed gradually, as there is always a priority in matters. It is not feasible to punish over twenty thousand people indiscriminately. Those with lesser offenses should at least be given an opportunity for reform.

It is remembered that at the beginning of the plot of "Operation Icebreaker," it was drizzling, and considering everyone's clothing, it should have been late spring or early summer, between April and June

This person is meticulous in thought, ruthless and merciless; even a strategist-like figure would have to be of the caliber of Jia Xu, with more lives on his hands than the number one figure, Lin Yaodong

Lin Yaohua was completely unaware of the situation at home, nor did he know if there were any traps. Recklessly, he went to steal the account book, and it is likely that he would be caught before he could even steal it.

Lin Yao nodded with a smile and said, "Indeed, back in the day, Tazhai was poor. In order to seek better development, they moved out of Tazhai. If they had known that Tazhai would be so prosperous today, they would surely be very happy."

The list contains accurate information about the ice-making households within the Tazhai community. Tazhai is a large village, with as many as 3,000 households and a population exceeding 20,000

Therefore, this matter must be handled with caution, and one must not be hasty at all

The ledger records the transactions of power and money; obtaining the ledger will allow us to uncover the protective umbrella of the tower village and ascertain the cash flow of the ice factory

Lin Shengwen was unaware of Lin Yao's inner changes. He looked up at the beam of the house and asked, "Yao Ge, why didn't Uncle and Aunt come back with you this time?"

What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong

Uh ... ...

Therefore, Lin Yaohua has many social engagements, and he is extremely busy, often making public appearances. However, he does not trust anyone, and nine times out of ten, the account books are hidden in his home, which is not easily accessible to anyone in the tower village.

Lin Yaohua is the second-in-command of Tazhai and also the shadow and deputy of the first-in-command, Lin Yaodong

In a previous life, everything was like smoke and clouds; in this life, he is the narcotics officer Lin Yao. He cherishes the opportunity to live again, and although he inherits the aspirations of his former self to break the ice and catch fish, he does not wish to put himself at risk as well

After much contemplation, Lin Yao secretly came up with an idea. The list of members of the Ice-Making Family is not a secret within the Tower Village; as long as one is willing to put in the effort, this list is not difficult to obtain

Lin Yaowen felt a pang in his heart upon hearing this, not as his own sentiment, but as a legacy left to him by his predecessor. He choked back tears and said: "He has already passed away, buried in a landslide, wrapped up like a dumpling, and I didn't even get to see him for the last time"

Lin Shengwen was unaware of the situation and was taken aback for a moment before saying: "Brother Yao, please accept my condolences. Your return to the tower this time must bring comfort to your uncle and aunt's spirits in heaven"

This time, Lin Shengwen came partly to visit Lin Yao's injuries and partly to carry out the orders of Lin Zonghui, the head of the third branch, to investigate Lin Yao's knowledge of the details of Tazhai.

The current housing price is over 20,000 per square meter, and I am already 26 years old. Not to mention a girlfriend, I don't even have a place to live. Who would want to be with me

Conversely, no one can easily gain access, which means that as long as Lin Yaohua and his son are not at home, there will be no one else in Lin Yaohua's house