Lu Ming was startled, even suspecting if Dong Gang had planted a bug on him. How else could Dong Gang show up right after Lu Ming discussed Logan with Shura?
It was too much of a coincidence.
Seeing Lu Ming's astonished expression, Dong Gang asked, "What, you look surprised. Do you know Logan?"
"Cough, cough, I've heard of him," Lu Ming replied. "Isn't this Logan the wealthy businessman from the United States who provided technical and financial support to the Imperial Allied Forces five years ago? Many people in China know him, and they wish they could tear him apart and drink his blood."
Dong Gang nodded. "It's that Logan. Two days ago, he came to China and intends to make a big move. I've found you to stop his wicked deeds. Come, let's find a place to sit and talk in detail."
The two sat down in a hot pot restaurant in Deji.
Dong Gang was not vague. He immediately scanned the code on his phone, ordered all the most expensive meats in the restaurant, and also some very expensive wine.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Tsk tsk, you've incurred quite an expense."
Dong Gang laughed heartily. "Don't be silly. Do you think a hot pot meal is an expense for the Day Saint Envoy of the White Lotus Society?"
The two men exchanged smiles.
As the soup boiled, they put various meats into it while discussing Logan.
Dong Gang first gave Lu Ming a general introduction to Logan's background, which was largely consistent with what Lu Ming already knew. Following that, Dong Gang revealed Logan's purpose for this trip: to build a noble school in Jinling.
This point was also similar to the clues provided by Shura.
However, the clue Dong Gang provided afterward was something Shura could not have obtained, and it was extremely valuable.
Dong Gang said, "On the surface, Logan wants to contribute to China by building a noble school in Jinling. In reality, he wants to sever China's roots using this method!"
What did that mean?
Lu Ming put down the thinly sliced beef roll he was holding and looked at Dong Gang, utterly confused.
Dong Gang then provided a detailed explanation:
As everyone knows, Logan is a dangerous individual filled with hostility towards China. He constantly plots to destroy China. How could such a person have good intentions towards China?
However, China is currently powerful and it's difficult to confront it head-on.
Not to mention the existence of formidable figures like the Dragon Warlord in China. Trying to confront China directly would be like throwing an egg against a rock, courting death.
Since a breakthrough cannot be achieved head-on, devious and crooked methods must be employed.
Therefore, Logan devised a very sinister plan: the Root Severing Plan!
Everyone on Earth knows that children are the flowers of the nation and the future of the country and its people. Children must be given utmost importance.
Logan intends to target China's children.
To destroy China's next generation!
Speaking of which, Dong Gang picked up a slice of lamb, dipped it in chili powder, and swallowed it in one gulp.
Spicy!
He continued, "Logan is cunning. He's not destroying the next generation physically, but mentally!"
Clearly, it was unrealistic to attempt it physically.
With so many children in China, how long would it take to eliminate them one by one? Moreover, if even one or two children were harmed, it would immediately cause nationwide panic, preventing him from acting recklessly.
But the mental aspect is different.
By establishing noble schools, Logan plans to enroll children from elite families and then brainwash them in various aspects of their thinking, turning them into loyal supporters of the United States.
Once these children grow up, they will be placed in key positions in various industries in China, thereby destroying China's various sectors and working for the benefit of the United States.
In this way, China's next generation can be destroyed without anyone noticing!
To put it simply and directly, this so-called noble school is established to cultivate traitors! Once the school is successfully built, it can continuously train all sorts of traitors.
With the next generation ruined, and various industries infiltrated by pests, China will become outwardly strong but inwardly weak, a paper tiger!
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
After hearing Dong Gang's words, Lu Ming became anxious.
He knew Logan couldn't be so kind. His investment in China to establish a school must have ulterior motives.
He just didn't expect Logan's intentions to be so malicious!
Lu Ming asked, "Day Saint Envoy, is your intelligence reliable?"
"Reliable," Dong Gang replied directly. "Logan has a bad reputation, and it would be very difficult for him to accomplish this matter. He came to Jinling to cooperate with the White Lotus Society to jointly establish the noble school."
Lu Ming asked, "Is the White Lotus Society involved here too?"
"Yes," Dong Gang said. "The White Lotus Society doesn't care about Logan's ulterior motives; as long as there's money to be made, the White Lotus Society will do anything. Logan promised to give the White Lotus Society 60% of the noble school's annual revenue, requiring only their help in obtaining the qualification to establish the school. Because of this, I, as the Day Saint Envoy of the White Lotus Society, know Logan's true intentions so clearly."
So that's how it is.
The White Lotus Society only needs to help obtain the qualification to establish the school, and then they don't have to do anything else, passively receiving 60% of the school's income. It's a risk-free and highly profitable venture, which a bottomless organization like the White Lotus Society would surely not miss.
"Understood," Lu Ming took a bite of beef heart and asked while chewing, "Then what do you need me to do? Should I report to the Mayor?"
"No," Dong Gang replied. "Your influence is minimal, and the Mayor might not believe you. Moreover, if you reveal the true information, the White Lotus Society will know there's a mole within their ranks and will intensify their investigation, which would be very unfavorable for me to collect other criminal evidence of the White Lotus Society later."
Lu Ming asked, "Then what do you want me to do?"
Dong Gang said, "In two days, Logan will present his project to the Mayor, and 100 parents of elite students will also attend. If Logan's project presentation is truly excellent, and his teaching methods and content are genuinely superior to domestic ones, then after a vote by the 100 parents, his school establishment plan will be approved, and he will be granted the qualification."
He paused and continued, "Similarly, if Logan's project presentation is a complete disaster and inferior to domestic teaching content, then he will definitely not get the qualification!"
At this moment.
Dong Gang looked at Lu Ming very seriously and said, "I've found you because I hope you can attend this event and thoroughly criticize Logan's teaching demonstrations as worthless! This way, Logan can be dealt with without shedding a single drop of blood."
Lu Ming nodded, understanding Dong Gang's intention.
Simply put, if Logan wants to obtain the qualification, he needs to present excellent teaching content to the Mayor and 100 elite student parents.
At that time, Lu Ming only needs to sabotage it, making Logan's teaching content seem utterly worthless, and the Mayor and student parents will be disappointed in him.
Disappointed, they will not grant him the qualification.
Then Logan will have to retreat to the United States in disgrace. At the same time, all the responsibility will fall on Lu Ming, the philanthropic individual, and the White Lotus Society will not suspect an internal informant.
Killing two birds with one stone.
Very good.
However, how to destroy Logan's teaching content is still a bit challenging.
Furthermore, Dong Gang said, "Besides the Mayor, 100 student parents, and Logan's people, only specially invited individuals of noble status will be able to attend the event two days from now. Even the Jiang family is not on the invitation list, so with your status, Lu Ming, you won't be able to get in."
"Ah?" Lu Ming was dumbfounded. If he can't get in, what's the point of talking about it?
Lu Ming said, "So, you will help me get this invitation qualification, right?"
"No," Dong Gang shook his head. "I cannot do that, as it would expose my identity. Lu Ming, you need to secure the invitation qualification yourself."
Lu Ming was exasperated, finding it both funny and frustrating.
How could this be? Asking someone for help but not even arranging the basic qualification, Dong Gang is too unreliable!
Moreover, where would Lu Ming get the invitation qualification?
Could it be that he has to use his identity as the Dragon Warlord to forcefully demand one?
Wouldn't that alert the enemy?
Dong Gang, of course, understood Lu Ming's difficulty. He chuckled and said, "I've already thought of a way for you to get the invitation qualification."
"Oh? Tell me about it."
Dong Gang said, "Logan's visit to Jinling this time is also being hosted by the Star Saint Envoy Peng Ying. Peng Ying doesn't need an invitation to enter the event venue, and bringing a few people is not a problem at all."
Lu Ming was stunned. "No, what do you mean?"
"The meaning is very simple," Dong Gang said with a sly smile. "As far as I know, Peng Ying likes you. So, Lu Ming, as long as you use a little bit of your charm and make Peng Ying happy, you can ask her to bring you into the event venue, can't you?"
Good heavens!
Lu Ming almost threw up. What, to help you, I also have to sacrifice my looks?
Is this how you get things done?!
This is simply too much.
Too much!