You were allowed to marry into No. 76 family, and you were promoted to director?

Chapter 253 Rich Woman
"Hi! Please rest assured, Dr. Ino."

News of Ino's surgery on Haruko Suzuki has spread throughout the hospital, so now, everyone from doctors and nurses to military police and secret agents treats Ino with great respect.

After returning to Jingye's office with Wang Shuyu, Wang Shuyu still felt like she was dreaming.

But seeing that Zhao Xuan didn't seem to want to talk, Wang Shuyu didn't dare to ask. Besides, leaving this place was the most important thing right now.

After finding the car keys in Ino's office, Zhao Xuan opened the wardrobe, took out a suit, and changed into it.

Wang Shuyu also saw Dr. Ino, who was stuffed into the closet.

Looking at the pathetic state of the well, Wang Shuyu's lips twitched slightly; she wanted to laugh but felt it was inappropriate.

Moreover, Wang Shuyu thought that Chenguang was really bold, just stuffing the real Ino into the closet like that, without being afraid of being discovered by others.

After changing into casual clothes, Zhao Xuan took Wang Shuyu to the hospital parking area.

In scanning mode, Zhao Xuan quickly identified Ino's car.

The military police on duty at the gate stopped the vehicle, checked Ino's identification, and discovered that Ino was out with a young and beautiful nurse. The military police on duty gave a knowing smile and quickly ordered his men to make way.

Zhao Xuan drove away from the military police hospital. Wang Shuyu finally let out a long sigh of relief, then looked at Zhao Xuan's profile with curiosity and said:
"Comrade Chenguang, thank you."

"No need for thanks."

As he spoke, Zhao Xuan subconsciously turned his head to look at Wang Shuyu. Noticing where Zhao Xuan's gaze was, Wang Shuyu's pretty face blushed again, as if she understood Zhao Xuan's eyes: You have already thanked me!
After an awkward cough, Wang Shuyu quickly changed the subject:

"Comrade Chenguang, where are we going?"

"Zhabei!"

Lin Jieru arrived at the designated location at Zhabei Wharf at 9:30 a.m. to wait.

But Lin Jieru did not see the contact person appear until 11 o'clock.

This worried Lin Jieru a lot. She wondered if Chenguang had encountered some trouble, which was why he was late.
What exactly is the trouble Chenguang is facing? Is there any danger?

Lost in her thoughts, Lin Jieru decided to continue waiting there, since in her opinion, there seemed to be no problem that Chenguang couldn't solve.

It would be bad if Chenguang came over after resolving the trouble and found that he wasn't there.

As Lin Jieru waited and waited, growing increasingly anxious, a newspaper vendor ran over.

"Big sister, a brother asked me to give this to you."

As he spoke, the newsboy handed a newspaper to Lin Jieru.

Lin Jieru's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly took the document to examine it. On the first page, she found words circled with a pen.

"Warehouse No. 18!"

Lin Jieru's face lit up with joy, and she wanted to thank the newsboy, but found that the child had already run far away.

After a slight smile, Lin Jieru headed towards Warehouse No. 18.

Zhabei Wharf, Warehouse No. 18.

This is the location Zhao Xuan chose after confirming that no one was there using scanning mode.

Inside the warehouse, Zhao Xuan had Wang Shuyu sit on a wooden plank, then squatted down in front of her and said:

"I have already notified the comrade who is supposed to meet you. Next, she will take you to a safe place."

"I have removed the silver needles from your legs. You can probably move freely for another half hour. Farewell, Comrade Fisherwoman."

Wang Shuyu watched as Zhao Xuan, having removed the silver needles, got up to leave. She quickly grabbed Zhao Xuan's hand:
"Comrade Chenguang, may I... may I see what you look like?"

Zhao Xuan looked at Wang Shuyu with Ino's expression and gave her a gentle smile:

"Comrade Fisher Girl, you'll know next time we meet. Keep that letter safe and give it to Comrade Lin Jieru later."

Wang Shuyu was slightly taken aback:
"Jieru! What's she doing in Shanghai?"

Watching Zhao Xuan leave with only his back to her, Wang Shuyu felt a sudden emptiness in her heart.

Wang Shuyu tried to call out to Zhao Xuan several times, but she held back.

"Next time we meet, I won't be so embarrassed, Comrade Chenguang~"

After speaking in a voice only she could hear, Wang Shuyu waited quietly in the warehouse for Lin Jieru to arrive.

About five minutes after Zhao Xuan left, Lin Jieru arrived at the warehouse.

Just as Lin Jieru entered, before she could even check the surroundings, a familiar voice rang out from her blind spot not far away:

"Jieru, it really is you!"

Lin Jieru turned around in surprise, and upon seeing Wang Shuyu, she was completely stunned.
"Chenguang? Shuyu, are you Chenguang?"

Wang Shuyu stepped forward, hugged Lin Jieru, and then replied:

"Of course not, but I was rescued by Comrade Chenguang."

Lin Jieru was so surprised that she forgot that Wang Shuyu had been arrested by the military police headquarters yesterday.

"And what about Comrade Chenguang?"

Wang Shuyu shook her head slightly:
"He's gone. I don't know where he went, but he left you a letter. Here."

Lin Jieru took the letter and originally wanted to open it and read it directly, but with Wang Shuyu in front of her, Lin Jieru held back.

Seeing this, Wang Shuyu felt quite regretful.

Although the two are best friends and have a senior-junior relationship, there are some things they cannot share.

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Lin Jieru put the letter away and then took Wang Shuyu's hand, asking:
"Shuyu, tell me, how did Chenguang rescue you? That's the Military Police Headquarters!"

Wang Shuyu smiled brightly as she looked at Lin Jieru and said:
"Of course I can't tell you."

Seeing Lin Jieru's face fall, Wang Shuyu continued:

"Alright, I'm a patient now, I only have twenty minutes at most, so you have to complete the task Chenguang gave you and take me to a safe place."

Even if Wang Shuyu hadn't said anything, Lin Jieru would have done the same thing. But Lin Jieru couldn't see at all that Wang Shuyu looked like a patient.

Similarly, at Zhabei Wharf, Dao Ya, arm in arm with Zhao Xuan, stood on a tower, watching the oil tankers being loaded with cargo on the wharf from afar.

"Brother-in-law, have you finished taking care of everything over there?"

"Yes, everything went smoothly. It seems things are going well on your end too."

"Of course, I'm Miss Zhao, the behind-the-scenes boss, in charge of strategizing. The things that are out in the open are left to Xiaoya!"

Zhao Xuan smiled and shook his head. This girl was clever and quirky; it was beyond Zhao Xuan's expectations that she could come up with such a method.

"Brother-in-law, let's go. You came out with me to sell goods today, so we need to meet our business partners."

After saying that, Dao Ya took Zhao Xuan's hand and left the tower, heading towards a warehouse not far away.

That's right, Dao Ya abused her power for personal gain. She not only used the military police headquarters' vehicles to transport goods leaking from the supply department, but also used the military police headquarters' trucks to transport penicillin produced in underground factories.

No one dared to check the vehicles belonging to the Military Police Headquarters, and the Japanese drivers were all members of the Sato family personally selected by Sato Ai, and the vehicles belonged to the Military Police Headquarters.

And so, this scene unfolded today.

Dao Ya listed the transaction locations with the black market buyer and with Gu Xuan as the same place: Zhabei Wharf.

Zhao Xuan broke out in a cold sweat when he heard Dao Ya describe this clandestine way of selling goods.

Zhao Xuan always thought he was brave enough, but he never expected that Dao Ya was even more daring.

On the oil tanker at Zhabei Wharf, Gu Xuan, dressed in a gray silk robe and wearing a gray round-brimmed hat, was stunned when he arrived with his confidants to receive the goods.

He truly hadn't expected that Miss Zhao, with whom he was making a deal, would be able to transport goods here using a vehicle from the Military Police Headquarters. Today has really opened Gu Xuan's eyes!
"Boss, who exactly is our seller? How come he has connections with the Military Police Headquarters?"

Gu Xuan maintained a calm expression, though his mind was in turmoil. However, in front of his subordinates, he still upheld the authority of a leader.
"If you don't have the skills, why take on a job you can't handle? Those who do business with me naturally have special channels. You'll understand as you follow me and see more. Don't make a fuss and embarrass me!"

"Yes, yes, boss, hehe, this isn't the first time I've seen this situation."

Gu Xuan smiled and nodded upon hearing this:
"Wenzi, I've already submitted your application to join the Party. I believe it won't be long before I'll be calling you comrade."

"Really, boss? That's great!"

In Warehouse Six, the black market buyer, who had been waiting for some time, smiled and stepped forward after seeing Daoya walk in arm in arm with a man.

"Miss Dao, I've heard so much about you. We've already inspected the goods. Here's the payment; please take a look."

Dao Ya took off her large sunglasses, let go of Zhao Xuan's arm, and walked to the table, opening the suitcases that were placed side by side.

Zhao Xuan also activated the scanning mode at the same time.

Zhao Xuan had seen this buyer before. During the operation by Watanabe Kyoko, in conjunction with the Military Police Headquarters, the former agency, and the 76th Division to eliminate the Military Intelligence Bureau, the members of the Shanghai Station's anti-traitor team were scattered, and the buyer in front of him was one of them.

However, the people who were separated have now re-established contact with Shanghai Station.

It now appears that Chen Chuyin did not recall them, but instead had them remain in hiding, operating under new identities outside the concession.

The buyer here is none other than Huo Junhua, the Imperial Cat whom Zhao Xuan had met before.

His partner was Liao Yurong, codenamed Jinmaoshu (meaning "Golden-haired Rat").

I didn't see any white-haired rats today.

Dao Ya casually checked the banknotes, then glanced back at Zhao Xuan. Seeing Zhao Xuan nod slightly, Dao Ya turned to look at Huo Junhua.
"Mr. Huo, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Huo Junhua stepped forward, shook hands with Dao Ya, and said with a smile:

“Miss Dao, to be honest, 300 doses of penicillin this time is still a bit insufficient. If Miss Dao has any more stock, I will buy as many as you have. The black market price is 15 US dollars per dose, and I will not shortchange you a penny.”

After saying that, Huo Junhua pulled a bulging envelope from his trench coat pocket:

"Miss Dao, this is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it."

"Hehehe, Mr. Huo is very particular about doing business. Okay, as long as you have the goods, I'll contact you anytime."

After saying that, Dao Ya waved her hand, and the military police in Warehouse No. 6 immediately surrounded her and took away the leather suitcases on the long table.

Daoya called out to the leading squad leader:

"[Japanese] Mr. Sakata, distribute these."

Dao Ya handed the envelope that Huo Junhua had just given her to Sakata Ohno.

Running errands for Toya has become Sakata Ohno's favorite thing to do, and he gets a hefty commission every time.

"Hi, thank you, Miss Dao."

Recently, the underground Communist Party has indeed been very active in Shanghai.

Miao Xue also knew that they were looking for the underground party member who came from Nanjing.

Of course, Miao Xue didn't know whether that person had arrived in Shanghai or not.

But while Miao Xue was out on duty today, she kept an eye on Xie Biran and noticed that when they were wandering around the train station, Xie Biran's eyes were always fixed on the small billboards outside the train station.

There was an advertising billboard that Xie Bibi glanced at several times, while Miao Xue also forcibly memorized the contents of the small advertisement posted on it.

For Miao Xue, a top student at Shenjiang University, forced memorization is not a difficult task, but over time, she will forget a lot.

When it came time for lunch, Miao Xue specifically chose Hankou Road.

After eating noodles at a roadside stall, Miao Xue looked at Xie Biran, who was sitting next to her gnawing on a pig's trotter, and coldly asked:

"Are you just going to follow me around aimlessly instead of doing your own thing?"

Xie Biran paused in his hand, holding the pig's trotter, and looked at Miao Xue with mixed feelings.

To be honest, Xie Biran really didn't want to go on fieldwork with Miao Xue. Today, while they were out and about, Miao Xue's behavior also puzzled Xie Biran.

Calling it an inspection is an understatement; it's more like aimless wandering.

Xie Bili couldn't understand why Ding Moqun trusted Miao Xue so much and was so confident in her abilities, given that she was someone who slacked off all the time.

Judging from today's perspective alone, Xie would definitely feel that Miao Xue is a slacker.

"Section Chief Miao is joking. I'm just learning from Section Chief Miao. I don't have anything of my own to do."

Miao Xue chuckled, pressed the money to the bottom of the bowl, and stood up.

"Really? I'm going to the clothing store up ahead now, do you want to come with me?"

Xie Biran hurriedly dropped the pig's trotter in his hand, stood up, rubbed his hands on his clothes, and laughed:
"Go, of course!"

After saying that, Xie Biran took two steps after Miao Xue, but Miao Xue stopped and turned back with a cold expression:

"Give me money!"

Miao Xue hates people who don't pay for their food the most. They run small businesses, and if you don't pay for a bowl of noodles and a pig's trotter, how can they continue to do business?

That was the situation Miao Xue's family restaurant was in back then.

Xie Biran's lips twitched. He had just started working today, so where would he get the money to pay? Besides, it was an honor for the roadside stall to have someone from No. 76 eat something at a roadside stall. Did they really need to pay for that?
Damn it, Xie must think Miao Xue is even more like an underground party member than the underground party members themselves.

But giving money is really difficult for Xie Biran; he can't just leave his big gold chain on someone's table, can he?
But Miao Xue's gaze left Xie Biran somewhat at a loss, so he quickly beckoned and called over one of his subordinates:
"Do you have money? Please pay for me."

The agents from the Action Section almost turned green upon hearing this.

The captain, a mere captain, was forced to pay for a bowl of noodles and a pig's trotter. He was seething with anger, but the junior agent forced a laugh and placed the money on the table.

Seeing this, Miao Xue led her people to continue forward.

They soon arrived at the clothing store. Xie Biran had originally thought that Miao Xue had come here for some reason, but it turned out that she really had come here to buy clothes.

She also seemed to be having a great chat with the owner, so it seems that Miao Xue is a regular customer.

Because of the undershirt Miao Xue was wearing, Xie inevitably discovered that this store actually had it.

Xie stood in the shop, somewhat bewildered, no longer knowing what he had come out to do.

"Oh, Miss Miao, we can't meet your requirements with what we have in our shop. This needs to be made to order."

Miao Xue smiled as she looked at the clothing store owner:

"No rush, we can get it done before the New Year."

The boss smiled and nodded quickly:

"Section Chief Miao, we need to take your measurements first."

After listening to the boss's words, Miao Xue turned to look at Xie Biran, who was staring around the shop like a fool:

"Captain Xie, I'm taking measurements. Would you like to come and take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Xie instinctively took a step forward, but then stopped and quickly waved his hand.
"Section Chief Miao, you're busy, I'm just taking a quick look."

Once inside, the boss took Miao Xue's measurements and then went into the warehouse to check the stock of the materials she needed. Miao Xue sat alone in the inner room, picked up the pen and notebook the boss used to record measurements, and quickly wrote down the advertising content she had noted down.

After about five minutes, Miao Xue, having memorized everything, tore off the page she had written down and the next page. Only after confirming that there were no marks on the next page did Miao Xue put the east and west pages back in their original positions.

Half an hour after leaving the clothing store, Xie Biyan felt like he was going crazy. Was this woman really out shopping?

From clothing stores to spice shops, from fruit stalls to cigarette shops, from jewelry stores to Guanghua Bookstore, Xie Biran felt that the distance he walked in half an hour was more than he used to walk in a whole day.

Seeing Miao Xue head straight for Guanghua Bookstore, Xie Biran sighed dejectedly. Seeing the herbal tea stall next to him, he decided he had no intention of following Miao Xue inside.

At the herbal tea stall, Xie Biran saw Zhang Ping, the squad leader of the field team that Miao Xue had brought along, already leisurely drinking tea and eating snacks. Xie Biran's heart stirred, and he went over and sat down with a smile:

"You must be Zhang Ping. When we were in the No. 76 courtyard, I heard you give that name when you were gathering."

Zhang Ping glanced up at Xie Biran, chuckled, and didn't reply.

Xie, unfazed, turned and ordered the owner to bring another plate of pastries and a pot of iced tea. Then, he spoke to Zhang Ping again:
“Zhang Ping, let’s get together for a table. I reckon your section chief will be gone from the bookstore for most of the day.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ping looked up at Xie Biran and glared at him, saying, "What business is it of yours, our section chief! Go away, get out of here, can't you see we're all sitting at the same table?"

Xie Biran smiled, showing neither anger nor embarrassment.
“Brother Zhang Ping, this isn’t my first time going on a field mission with your section chief, so I’m a little unsure of myself. How about this, this table is on me. You guys tell me what kind of person Section Chief Miao really is. I’m just afraid of accidentally offending Section Chief Miao while we’re working, and I don’t even know how I offended him.”

"You said that, right?"

Seeing that the young man was quite sensible, Zhang Ping, while cracking sunflower seeds, said:
"Our section chief..."

Inside Guanghua Bookstore, Sun Jianzhong saw Miao Xue enter and stared at her as she wandered around the bookshelves. He nervously wondered if Miao Xue already knew that this was the liaison station.
A moment later, Sun Jianzhong saw Miao Xue walking over with a book in her hand. He stood at the counter, smiling at Miao Xue.

"Miss, you like this book? Would you like to rent it or buy it?"

"What's the difference between buying and renting?"

Sun Jianzhong was thinking of explaining to Miao Xue, and also testing whether Miao Xue really knew that this was the liaison station.

As a result, after Miao Xue finished speaking, she took out money from her trench coat pocket and threw it on the counter:
"I've bought it. No need to look for Uncle Sun anymore."

After saying that, Miao Xue turned around and left the bookstore with the book in her arms.

Sun Jianzhong watched Miao Xue's retreating figure, then shook his head with a wry smile after regaining his senses.

"This girl is really smart, Uncle Sun, ha!"

Sun Jianzhong did not doubt that Piaoxue had told Miaoxue about this place; he only believed that Miaoxue had found it herself.

No wonder the intelligence agents from No. 76 have been loitering around here lately. At first, Sun Jianzhong thought that No. 76 had received some information.

It now appears that Miao Xue abused her power, using the No. 76 field team to cover for Guanghua Bookstore.

Firstly, it would allow Miao Xue to easily monitor the situation on this road at any time, and secondly, it would give Miao Xue a sufficient reason to come here.

Thirdly, it was for Sun Jianzhong to see. If one day there weren't so many spies from the 76th Division on this road, it would prove that the 76th Division was making moves, and vigilance must be heightened.

Thinking of this, Sun Jianzhong laughed again and looked down at the "money" on the counter.

Swish!
Sun Jianzhong grabbed the papers Miao Xue had thrown on the counter, then told the shop assistant to keep an eye on them before returning to the secret room in the back.

Inside the secret room, Sun Jianzhong unfolded two sheets of paper. One was blank with writing marks on it. Sun Jianzhong nodded with satisfaction. Comrade Lidong was indeed reliable!
After burning the white paper, Sun Jianzhong looked at another piece of paper covered with writing.

"I suspect that Ding Moqun has already leaked the coded signal for the rendezvous."

Sun Jianzhong muttered to himself. After reading Miao Xue's notes, he immediately took out the radio and sent all the content to the base.

At the herbal tea stall diagonally opposite Guanghua Bookstore, seeing that Miao Xue had returned, Zhang Ping hurriedly led the field team to stand up.

"Section Chief, where do we go next?"

Seeing Miao Xue's gaze fall on the tea table, Zhang Ping quickly said:

"Section Chief, Captain Xie said he's treating this table."

Miao Xue nodded without saying a word, then turned and walked towards the other side of the road. Zhang Ping quickly led his men to follow.

Xie Biran was about to chase after him, but then he realized what was happening and called his subordinate over, asking him to pay for the bill.

Meanwhile, at the inpatient department of the military police hospital.

Just as Sasaki breathed a sigh of relief after Suzuki Haruko was transferred to the inpatient department, he saw her begin to vomit blood while lying on the hospital bed.

This scene was alarming, and Sasaki immediately went to find a doctor.

"Dr. Ino, where is Dr. Ino?"

"Could not be found, not in the office."

"Baka! Hurry up and go find it!"

A short while later, Sasaki's subordinates rushed over after Suzuki Haruko was transferred back to the operating room:

"Report: I just inquired with the security guard. Dr. Ino left the hospital with a nurse and hasn't returned yet."

Sasaki clenched his fists, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

The doctor who just examined Haruko Suzuki said that she suffered internal bleeding after surgery, and whether she can be saved is up to fate.

"Give the order: search! Find Ino! You must find Ino!"

In Ino's office, a nanobug is perched on the wall, constantly monitoring the situation.

Similarly, a nanobug was also left in Wang Shuyu's previous hospital room.

Having heard about what happened to Suzuki Haruko, Koji Ida instructed the military police stationed there to chat in the corridor on the third floor of the inpatient ward.

"Matsuno-kun, I heard that Dr. Ino almost killed a patient. Is the one we're watching over alright?"

"Don't worry, she was just given a sedative. That underground party woman is still sleeping."

"Would you like to go take a look?"

"Forget it, you heard what was going on in the ward earlier. If we wake that woman up, we'll be the ones who suffer."

"That's true. The commander instructed us to keep a close watch on that underground party woman. I wonder why the commander attaches such importance to her?"

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask, Matsuno-kun. It's almost time for your shift to change. I'll bring you two food when you go into the ward later."

"Okay, thank you so much."

A few minutes later, the military police began to change shifts.

Matsuno and another colleague summoned the two military police officers inside.

Under the watchful eyes of the nanobugs, Zhao Xuan saw that two people had come in and immediately retrieved the nanoparticles from the area.

On the hospital bed, the nurse who looked like Wang Shuyu had regained her original appearance. However, Zhao Xuan had given her a full dose of sedatives before leaving, and she wouldn't wake up for at least a day and a night.

The newly transferred Matsuno walked to the hospital bed, glanced at the sleeping "Wang Shuyu," and then nodded to his colleague beside him with relief, while making a shushing gesture.

Wusong Road, Villa No. 3 in the Special Higher Police Apartment Complex.

Zhao Xuan sat on the living room sofa. He smiled, knowing that the Japanese had not yet discovered that Ino was hidden in the closet and that Wang Shuyu on the hospital bed was an imposter. Dao Ya, who was eating watermelon with a spoon next to him, would glance at Zhao Xuan from time to time.

Seeing Zhao Xuan inexplicably laugh, Dao Ya asked curiously:

"Brother-in-law, who are you plotting against now?"

At home, with Dao Ya around, Zhao Xuan usually doesn't hide his emotions.

After regaining his senses, Zhao Xuan looked at Dao Ya, whose face was covered in a watermelon seed from eating, and said:
"How much money did you make today?"

Dao Ya got excited when the topic came up. After putting down the watermelon and wiping her mouth, she chuckled:
"The three hundred doses of penicillin were provided by the quartermaster department for less than five thousand US dollars. With other medicines and gauze rolls, the total came to just over seven thousand US dollars. But I will also contribute some to make it ten thousand US dollars, and then we will split it 20/80 with the military police headquarters."

"So, I'm not making any money. I'm just grateful if I don't lose money every day."

Zhao Xuan rolled his eyes. The business with the Military Police Headquarters was just a small-scale affair; the real money was made from the penicillin produced by the underground factory.

Otherwise, where would Daoya find the money to make up for it?

Although Dao Ya only earned $600,000 from today's transaction with Gu Xuan, she actually received a full $300,000.

Dao Ya is now a well-off young lady.

"I'm asking these questions not because I want to split the money with you."

Seeing Dao Ya's wary look, Zhao Xuan was speechless. This little girl was completely obsessed with money, a real money-grubber.

If she hadn't wanted to use the military police headquarters' channels to deliver goods, this girl wouldn't have been able to make up for a single penny.

"Hehe, but brother-in-law, while you were taking a shower, Xiao Ai called me. The supply department isn't satisfied with the current transaction volume and is planning to expand. Xiao Ai has also set up a few new warehouses in the old factory area."

"She called me to discuss something with me, to ask if I wanted to sell weapons."

Zhao Xuan remembered that Ando Yaji, from the Military Police Headquarters' Quartermaster Department, was from Osaka, Japan, and that Aizawa Keiko had taken him to visit him back then.

I never expected this guy to be so addicted to business that he actually dared to let Sato Ai and Toa get involved in arms dealing.

Although the pharmaceutical business was very profitable, the military supply department didn't have much stock, so Ando Yaji didn't dare to ship out large quantities.

However, the Military Police Headquarters may not have much else, but it has plenty of weapons!

The ordnance and ammunition of the Central China Theater were first handed over to the Military Police Headquarters, and then transported there by the Quartermaster Department.

It's easy to imagine how much munitions were stockpiled in the quartermaster department.

Even if Yaji Ando were incredibly bold, he couldn't possibly do this deal behind Koji Ida's back.

So, it's more accurate to say that Koji Ida instructed Koji to do this, rather than Ando Yaji asking Sato Ai about it.

If they don't agree and only want to do pharmaceutical business, their value in Koji Ida's eyes will probably decrease.

Judging from the level of concern that Koji Ida showed for the warehouse run by Ai Sato and Toa, Zhao Xuan suspected that Koji Ida had intended from the beginning to groom Ai Sato and Toa to follow this path.

Now that the time seemed right, Koji Ida sent Yaji Ando to test the waters.

"Brother-in-law, do you think Xiao Ai and I can do this business? Brother-in-law, you don't know, the supply of medicine from the military department has been decreasing lately, and I'm not too daring to continue using the guise of transporting medicine to arrange the transport of my goods anymore."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuan immediately understood what Dao Ya meant.

"Little girl, don't get too greedy for money."

"However, this deal is not impossible, but you and Sato Aisei are outnumbered and outgunned. It seems that the Military Police Headquarters is supporting you, but you have not received a clear statement from Ida Koji."

“If you rush in headfirst, and things come to light, Koji Ida will push you two and the quartermaster to be scapegoats in no time.”

Dao Ya's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her expression became serious.
"Those damn Japanese devils are really cunning. Xiao Ai and I had never thought about this issue. Moreover, Xiao Ai's older brother does not support her continuing to do smuggling business, especially since the smuggled goods are from the military supply department."

Zhao Xuan nodded:

“That’s right, so you have to find a way to drag Sato Kei into this mess, and at the same time make Ida Koji understand your value and get clear support.”

Dao Ya crossed her arms, her eyes darting around as her little brain worked at lightning speed. After a moment, she burst into laughter:

"Brother-in-law, I understand. I'll find a chance to talk to Xiao Ai about this. But is it really appropriate to let Xiao Ai scheme against her brother?"

"What, you're not going to screw over Sato Kei but me? When things come to light, I might not be able to save you."

Dao Ya chuckled, picked up the watermelon, and started eating again.
"Forget it, he's not my brother. If he's been scammed, he's been scammed. Anyway, Xiao Ai will quit once she's made enough money. Maybe we can use this excuse to drag Sato Kei down with her."

Who can blame him when Sato Kei is a siscon!
After finishing the watermelon, Dao Ya ran to call Sato Ai and embellished the story Zhao Xuan had just told her.

In the courtyard where Xia Gong lived in the Red Party base area, Liu Qinghuan handed over the telegram she had just received to Xia Gong.

Gao Wanyou originally intended to chat with Liu Qinghuan for a while, but seeing Liu Qinghuan sitting obediently on the stone bench, waiting for Xia Gong to finish reading the telegram, Gao Wanyou sighed helplessly. It was a long and arduous journey to win over the goddess!

After reading the telegram sent by Sun Jianzhong, Xia Gong rubbed his temples. The telegram was full of advertisements and made no sense at all.

After pondering for a moment, Xia Gong looked at Liu Qinghuan:

"Xiao Liu, go and call Comrade Qian Hanmin over."

Qian Hanmin is the director of the intelligence office and Liu Qinghuan's superior.

However, Liu Qinghuan has rarely greeted Qian Hanmin. It's because Qian Hanmin is a bit old-fashioned. Although Liu Qinghuan admires his professional skills, she really doesn't know how to get along with him.

"Yes!"

Half an hour later, Liu Qinghuan led Qian Hanmin to the small courtyard where Xia Gong was.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, before Liu Qinghuan could speak, Xia Gong happily stepped forward, took Qian Hanmin's hand, and said:
"Hanmin, what have you been busy with lately? I haven't seen you anywhere."

Qian Hanmin rarely smiled and said:

"After Comrade Fang Lie sacrificed his life, the development of the base area behind enemy lines was hindered. I've been sorting out the intelligence relationships there all day long, but I still haven't found anyone who can replace Comrade Fang Lie."

Xia Gong patted Qian Hanmin on the shoulder:

"The deceased is gone, Hanmin, Comrade Fang Lie will not have sacrificed in vain."

Qian Hanmin forced a smile and said:
"I believe it, but so far we haven't retrieved what Comrade Fang Lie left behind. I feel ashamed before Comrade Fang Lie!"

Qian Hanmin felt extremely guilty towards Fang Lie. If he hadn't approved Fang Lie's application, Fang Lie wouldn't have dragged his ailing body to Nanjing, and at least in the last moments of his life, Fang Lie wouldn't have suffered that ordeal.

"Hanmin, come to my room. Our comrades in Shanghai have brought some intelligence, but we still need you to analyze it."

Upon hearing this, Qian Hanmin followed Xia Gong and quickly walked towards the hut.

After the two entered the house and closed the door, Liu Qinghuan looked curiously at Gao Wanyou beside her:
"Old Gao, what's going on? Is Director Qian really that close to Xia Gong?"

Gao Wanyou smiled:

"Qinghuan, you haven't been here long, so naturally you don't know. Xia Gong and Director Qian have a deep friendship built on the old revolutionary days. If Xia Gong hadn't been the minister here, Director Qian might not have agreed to come and be the director of the intelligence office."

"Let me tell you, back when that traitor Gu Sanzhang betrayed us, if it weren't for Director Qian intercepting his letters and intelligence about his defection in time, our organization would have suffered enormous losses."

Liu Qinghuan nodded, her eyes filled with longing.

"Wow, that's impressive. But why does Director Qian always have such a stern face? Even though he's my superior, I don't really dare to talk to him in the intelligence room."

Gao Wanyou sighed:
"Sigh, I only heard about it. Something happened in 35. I don't know the specifics, but ever since then, Director Qian has rarely smiled or spoken. I've been here for so long that sometimes I even forget that Director Qian even exists."

Liu Qinghuan nodded, full of doubt and curiosity.

Inside the room, Xia Gong handed the telegram sent by Sun Jianzhong to Qian Hanmin.

With just one glance, Qian Hanmin spotted one of the advertisements, then immediately took out his codebook and began translating it.

A few minutes later, Qian Hanmin, his face pale, looked at Xia Gong:
“Lord Xia, there is indeed a piece of intelligence here about Comrade Fang Lie’s student. This student is named Chen Yuliang, and he is also Comrade Fang Lie’s contact person.”

“When I first met Comrade Fang Lie, Chen Yuliang was already studying under him. Later, he went to study in the Soviet Union. After the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, he returned and went back to Fang Lie as an assistant to help him with his work.”

Xia Gong looked thoughtfully at the code Qian Hanmin had translated, and after a moment asked:
"Do you have any way to contact Comrade Chen Yuliang?"

Qian Hanmin shook his head:
"There's no way to help him, but I believe Comrade Chen Yuliang won't fall into the enemy's trap so easily. Are the comrades in Shanghai mobilizing their manpower to search for him like looking for a needle in a haystack?"

Seeing that Lord Xia nodded, Qian Hanmin said directly:
"Let the comrades in Shanghai stop. They won't find Chen Yuliang this way; they'll only put him in a difficult position."

"Oh, Hanmin, you trust Comrade Chen Yuliang that much?"

"I suppose so. I know Fang Lie's student quite well."

After saying this, Qian Hanmin looked at the telegram sent by Sun Jianzhong and said:

"This telegram arrived just in time. The coded message on it must have been sent by Ding Moqun after the traitor got hold of it, intending to use it to lure people in. I must say, Ding Moqun is a formidable opponent."

If it were someone else, Qian Hanmin really wouldn't dare to let his comrades in Shanghai stop the search.

Ding Moqun's move was unavoidable, leaving him with no choice but to passively accept it.

But Chen Yuliang was different. Qian Hanmin believed that Chen Yuliang would definitely be able to contact the organization through special means. The mobilization of comrades in Shanghai to search for him would only put Chen Yuliang in a dilemma and give Ding Moqun an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

"Okay, Lao Qian, I believe you. Let's give the comrades in Shanghai a break."

Shanghai, Oriental Hotel.

Lin Jieru settled Wang Shuyu into her own room and also asked Lao Bai to treat Wang Shuyu's injuries.

Upon seeing the chubby Ren Bin, Wang Shuyu, despite the pain in her legs and sweating profusely, asked:
"Old Bai, how's the situation on the second line? Has Uncle Sun mentioned it to you?"

Ren Bin asked Lin Jieru to help him put the splints back on Wang Shuyu's legs.

"Don't worry, Secretary Sun has already informed the housekeeper about your rescue. Sigh, the housekeeper is a bit extreme. If Secretary Sun had notified him a little later today, he probably would have organized a team to rescue you."

Wang Shuyu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Among the entire second-line intelligence network, only Wang Shuyu, as the person in charge, could persuade Shi Yinong.

Now that she is injured and unable to move, Wang Shuyu is genuinely worried that Shi Yinong might do something rash.

Moreover, under Shi Yi Nong's leadership, the second-line comrades have all acquired some of the attributes of passionate patriots.

(End of this chapter)