Capítulo 1196: Chapter 1196: Ambition Is a Good Thing
When Jin Lihua said this, her eyes were fixed on Tang Li. Noticing the subtle change in Tang Li’s expression, she smiled, suprely composed: “The announcent from the S Country is one thing, whether Burma will cooperate is another, besides——”
Jin Lihua’s smile deepened: “Even if the Burse authorities agree to assist, how many hurdles must the order pass through before reaching Nanwa? The Nanwa Alliance Army is known for its high degree of autonomy; even if the Burse authorities want to capture soone, they must consider whether the Alliance Army agrees.”
In a previous life, Isa was successfully taken to the S Country.
So Tang Li countered: “It’s man-made; if one sincerely intends to catch soone, nothing is impossible.”
“It’s man-made.”
These four words made Jin Lihua’s smile grow.
“It truly is man-made.” She sat at the table and continued slowly: “So, during these years, I’ve also made a lot of preparations.”
“Years ago, I suggested that Isa cooperate with the Myanmar Defense Departnt to manage minerals, oil, real estate, and seafood, where the Myanmar military took 40% of the shares.”
“Four years ago, to further foster relations with the high levels in Burma, I established a trading company in Nanwa, allowing their relatives and children to hold positions, much like what you S Country people say – eating empty pay.”
“Yan Yingcheng’s grandson, moreover, holds 20% of the company’s shares.”
In this way, everyone is bound together.
Jin Lihua looked at Tang Li again: “Since you grew up in Diannan, you should be even clearer about where the expenditures of these local ard forces co from.”
Tang Li thought of the poppy fields in Kachin State.
“Even for his own sake, Yan Yingcheng would never hand Isa over to the S Country.”
Seeing Tang Li still unmoved, Jin Lihua added: “This ti, our people managed to successfully bring the child out of the Capital, thanks largely to the Zuo Family.”
Tang Li shifted her gaze involuntarily at the ntion of ‘Zuo Family’.
“The Zuo Family’s international trading company has been hiding illegal smuggling for quite so ti now. They’ve been planting tobacco in Southern Myanmar, setting up factories employing locals to manufacture cigarettes, then transporting them back to the S Country for sale. Relying on family connections, one could say they’ve opened up border checkpoints.”
If it were a cooperative relationship, Second Zuo wouldn’t have died.
Tang Li guessed: “You grasped the Zuo Family’s smuggling handle.”
Jin Lihua’s persistent smile indicated Tang Li was correct, “It’s more than a handle; at that ti, Second Zuo helped us smuggle a batch of Hemp Essence into the country without his elder brother knowing.”
Due to needing to use Li Hao’s people, she gave Li Hao a copy of said evidence.
Li Hao’s people contacted Second Zuo after arriving in the capital, ntioning Hemp Essence, so Second Zuo had to assist them.
Jin Lihua stroked the gold bracelet on her wrist: “The ones who orchestrated the school incident to abduct the child were the Li Family from Chiang Mai Prefecture; the Siase country already suffers from poor security, riots at airports, and although the helicopter is said to have entered Burma’s airspace, who can confidently say it indeed landed in Nanwa State?”
From the beginning, Jin Lihua had calculated everything.
The Li Family was who she picked as a scapegoat.
S Country wanting to apprehend Isa, if scrutinized, the charge of deliberate murder might not stand.
Evidently, Jin Lihua understood this deeply.
Should S Country lack sufficient evidence, Burma wouldn’t really act against Isa.
With the Golden Triangle’s unique geographic location and sturdy folk customs, removing one Isa, countless other Isas will erge; the next person to dominate in the Golden Triangle might not be as tactful as Isa.
In Tang Li’s mory, in a past life, drug dealers slaughtered S Country villagers, with solid evidence, Burma was compelled by international pressure to hand over Isa.
What about now?
Jin Lihua, in her abduction, utilized several smoke bombs.
The Xue Ya who surfaced at the airport was dispatched by Song Baiyan to stay by Jin Lihua’s side.
A ddler could entirely reverse the accusation, claiming it was under Song Baiyan’s orders; even if the truth was later clarified, they could rely say Xue Ya had long since betrayed, creating the airport incident as a social revenge act, yet no direct evidence pointed at Jin Lihua.
“Rather than counting on Song Baiyan to save you, why not find a way to make your life better.”
Jin Lihua spoke again: “Song Baiyan is a politician; he won’t be limited to just a small patch of land. Even if he desires to take you back, he must consider the practical situation. Having reached this position within ten years, how could he possibly be swayed by emotion?”
“Moreover, your grandfather is a drug lord. Even if you return to his side now, soday when you beco an obstacle in his political path, can you confidently say he won’t abandon you?”
Tang Li replied: “Since you know I am a Li Family descendant, you should also know, my grandfather is not a drug lord.”
Jin Lihua leaned against the table, as if she’d heard a joke: “You claim he is not a drug lord, then who can prove it?”
“Li Hao? Or Song Baiyan?”
No need for Tang Li to answer; she gave the answer herself: “No one can prove Tang Shen is an undercover agent, so you are rely a drug lord’s descendant, a fact that cannot change forever.”
Saying so, Jin Lihua stood up: “There’s still an hour and a half until nightfall, mull it over again. I’ll leave Du Ma outside the door; once you’ve decided, let her convey a ssage to .”
At the mont the door opened, she turned back: “Isa still doesn’t know about your grandfather; if he learns your grandfather is Li Hao’s associate, your ti at the base may beco difficult.”
This was both a reminder and a veiled threat.
Just as Jin Lihua stepped out of the room, Tang Li’s voice sounded from behind: “I agree with you.”
Jin Lihua turned back.
Tang Li looked at her: “I can agree to stay in Nanwa from now on, but you must also ensure that going forward, the Golden Triangle business includes my share.”
This ant participating in drug trade.
Jin Lihua also gave her answer: “Jingtian is still young; when he enters middle school, I will naturally teach you the business hands-on.”
To put it bluntly, it ans she still didn’t trust her.
Four years is the observation period.
“By that ti, it will be too late.” Tang Li objected to this tifra: “You task with being Jingtian’s mother, obviously hoping I treat him sincerely. If my efforts over the next four years go unrewarded, I’m not sure how long I can persist.”
Tang Li’s ambition was plainly written in her eyes.
Jin Lihua didn’t imdiately agree, only saying: “Once you get involved in those businesses, it’s not that easy to exit.”
“Since I plan to get involved, I won’t quit halfway.”
Tang Li did not evade Jin Lihua’s scrutinizing gaze, “You’re right, n indeed can’t be relied on. If it weren’t to prove my grandfather isn’t truly a drug lord, I wouldn’t have suddenly returned to Chiang Mai Prefecture. In fact, Li Hao doesn’t have evidence to vindicate my grandfather. Returning to Siam this ti, had I not been brought here, I was already prepared for the worst.”
These words clearly have another layer of aning.
Jin Lihua wasn’t in a hurry to leave, just ready to inquire, when Tang Li laid it all out herself: “Last ti I was abducted to Kachin State, Song Baiyan discovered my grandfather was Tang Shen. Shortly after he returned to the Capital, he processed our divorce.”
“You’re divorced?”
“Yes.”
To Jin Lihua, this was an entirely unexpected outco.
“He said to first dissolve the marriage, and in the future, when he steps down from his current position, we would remarry.”
ntioning this stirred Tang Li’s emotions, yet she feigned calmness: “Li Hao found and told over the phone that my grandfather wasn’t truly a drug lord. I didn’t want to be a mistress who could be kicked out any ti over nine years, hence I took bodyguards to Siam.”
However, Li Hao disappointed her.
Jin Lihua understood her aning.
Tang Li continued: “If you think I’m deceiving you, you can check my personal file. I believe you can find it.”
Jin Lihua could indeed verify Tang Li’s marital status.
If Tang Li is lying to her, this lie would soon be exposed.
Before leaving, Tang Li made one more request, “I am the only descendant of the Li Family’s main line, and once Li Hao passes away, I want you to help take the position of the Li Family Head.”
So, Tang Li’s willingness to stay in Nanwa was indeed a calculated decision.
She also wants to leverage it to fight for family assets.
Without Song Baiyan as her support, she couldn’t compete with those wolves and tigers.
Tang Li has ambition and self-awareness.
Ambition is a good thing.
Jin Lihua smiled: “As long as what you said is true, if the Li Family treats you unfairly, as your mother-in-law, I naturally have to help you seek justice.”
Upon hearing this, Tang Li also smiled, “Then I’ll be here waiting for your verified response.”
Jin Lihua had just left when Song Jingtian sneaked back.
Earlier, he was detained.
The little one looked around and imdiately guessed soone had visited, “Was it Qin Wenwa?”
“Yes.” Tang Li replied, also picking up the stool by the door.
Song Jingtian saw her handing the stool over, instinctively took it, and asked: “So, are we still running?”
There’s still ti to escape right now.
But Tang Li said: “I’ve already agreed to the marriage.”
“What?!” The little one’s pupils quaked.
“I’ve already agreed to marry.”
Tang Li repeated.
Jin Lihua would take less than half an hour to confirm that she was divorced.
Undoubtedly, tonight’s wedding feast would continue.
“Agreeing to marry is a delaying tactic.” Tang Li explained: “The imdiate task is to postpone the wedding feast.”
Song Jingtian: “How to postpone?”
Tang Li remained silent, just stared at him intently.
Song Jingtian: “???”
Verifying Tang Li’s marital status is just a matter of making a phone call and waiting a few minutes.
Jin Lihua didn’t expect that Tang Li was indeed divorced.
This result wasn’t a bad piece of news.
Tang Li and Song Baiyan are no longer connected, and since this connection had been abandoned, it saved her the trouble of further probing. Just after hanging up the phone, Du Ma hurried in, looking flustered.
“What’s wrong?” Jin Lihua asked her.
“Young Master.”
Du Ma spoke in Burse, gesturing with her hands: “The little master fell and has a concussion.”
“What!” Jin Lihua stood up abruptly.
Jin Lihua rushed to the small building, seeing Song Jingtian lying on the ground, with a pile of vomit beside him. Tang Li was kneeling, using the back of her hand to touch the child’s slightly red forehead.
“What happened!”
Tang Li’s eyes instantly reddened, “It’s all my fault. I told Jingtian about the marriage, and he couldn’t accept it. He stood on a stool to open the closet, saying he wanted to pack up and go ho, and then he, he stepped off and fell.”
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Good night
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