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

Chapter 263 Explosion
Dao Ya took a breath, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she looked at Zhao Xuan and said:

"Brother-in-law, if you let me go too, are you going to make Iwai Hisagawa offend the Special Higher Police and the Military Police Headquarters all at once?"

Seeing Zhao Xuan nod, Dao Ya became even more excited:
"In that case, brother-in-law, I'll bring Xiao Ai along too. We've earned some pocket money recently, so it's reasonable for us to spend it in the French Concession, right? Besides, I also need to arrange a business meeting with the next buyer at the Cathay Hotel, which is also reasonable, isn't it?"

Seeing that Dao Ya had already made the arrangements, Zhao Xuan did not object.

Since Iwai Hisakawa wants to cause trouble, Zhao Xuan doesn't mind letting him escalate things, preferably to the point where things can't be contained.

At 4:30 pm, Dao Yan arrived at Zhao Xuan's place carrying groceries.

Seeing that Zhao Xuan and Dao Ya were both at home, Dao Yan smiled:
"Everyone's here today, Xiaoya. It's rare to see you at home."

Upon seeing Dao Yan, Dao Ya was reminded of the fear she felt that night when her sister dominated her.

Despite her already impressive skills, she couldn't even withstand a single move from Dao Yan.

Afterwards, Dao Ya became increasingly angry, so she went to ask her master, Liu Manping.

After listening to Dao Ya's description, Liu Manping remained silent for a long time. Finally, as Dao Ya was leaving, Liu Manping told her, "Don't mess with Dao Yan if you don't have to!"
Every time she comes over, Dao Yan prepares a sumptuous dinner.

Dao Ya had mixed feelings about this; she loved the many delicious foods her sister prepared, but she also hated that she suffered from insomnia every time her sister came over.

But tonight is alright, her brother-in-law isn't home, so she can finally get a good night's sleep.

After finishing the meal, under the threat of Dao Yan's single glance, Dao Ya obediently cleared the table and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

On the living room sofa, Dao Yan leaned on Zhao Xuan's shoulder and said in a very low voice:
"Ah Xuan, I'm going to the Hua Mao Hotel. Tojo Jun, I have to take him down."

Before Zhao Xuan could answer, Dao Yan raised her hand and covered his mouth:
"I know you're going to try to persuade me, but I've already made up my mind. You know my personality; you can't change my mind."

“I know that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made a fuss today, and the Cathay Hotel is a trap. But I also know that Tojo Jun will definitely go there. There is no place easier than killing Tojo Jun in the French Concession.”

Zhao Xuan raised his hand and pulled away Dao Yan's hand that was covering his mouth, then smiled and said:

"Who said I was going to advise you? Isn't it just a coincidence? Tonight, Aizawa Keiko and I are also going to the Huamao Hotel. Our purpose is to protect Tojo Junsu."

Dao Yan immediately sat up straight, looking at Zhao Xuan with utmost seriousness:

"So, you're going to help her?"

Zhao Xuan pulled Dao Yan back into his arms and leaned her against him.

“You are my wife, and you have told me your identity. Even if we are on different sides now, I don’t want to be a traitor forever.”

"The Japanese will be defeated sooner or later. After the Japanese are defeated, I will go to Hong Kong and live the life of a wealthy man. At that time, I will take you with me, whether you like it or not."

"So, I'm not helping you, but your plan is too crude. Even though you're very skilled, it will still be very difficult for you to deal with Tojo Jun at the Cathay Hotel."

Dao Yan leaned weakly against Zhao Xuan. This was the first time Zhao Xuan had so clearly supported her, even though she was going to kill a Japanese prince.

Regardless of Zhao Xuan's identity, Dao Yan felt at this moment that she would have no regrets about marrying Zhao Xuan in this life!
After hugging Zhao Xuan from behind, Dao Yan blinked, looked up at Zhao Xuan, and smiled:

"I haven't even explained my plan yet, how do you know it's sloppy?"

"Oh?"

Zhao Xuan immediately became interested and waited for Dao Yan to reveal her assassination plan.

Under dialysis, Zhao Xuan actually had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on, and to be honest, there was a chance that Dao Yan's plan would succeed.

Zhao Xuan now wanted to see if Dao Yan would really tell him her plan, or if she was holding back.
"Tonight, the teacher has decided to take action against the Iwai Mansion, forcing Iwai Hisakawa to make a move."

“I already have a telegram that my teacher prepared for me. Once I decipher it, I can notify Iwai Ogawa to take preventative measures, and thus allow me to lead the 76th Division to intervene.”

The suicide mission plan!

The people Chen Chu sent out tonight were assassins, the assassins who helped Dao Yan gain the trust of Iwai Ogawa.

The biggest problem with this operation is whether Iwai Hisakawa will appreciate Touka afterwards and let him join the operation two days later.

Zhao Xuan wasn't sure of the answer, but he was 70% certain that Iwai Ogawa wouldn't hire an outsider.

Zhao Xuan felt it wasn't worth risking a group of loyal soldiers for a 30% chance of success.

Moreover, the underground party will also make a move tonight. I've already made all the arrangements. If Dao Yan pulls this stunt, it's all over. It won't just be the group of assassins Chen Chuyin sent out; the underground party will suffer as well.

Zhao Xuan never expected that Director Chen had so many explosives bought so far, just to target the Iwai Mansion.

After Dao Yan finished speaking, Zhao Xuan shook his head:
"The probability is too small, and besides, I know you, you wouldn't be willing to use such a method."

That's right, the reason Dao Yan came here before taking action was because she was conflicted and hesitant.

Tell Zhao Xuan that Dao Yan also wants him to help her make a decision.

If it were anything else, Dao Yan wouldn't hesitate to risk her life, but now she's gambling with the lives of her colleagues.

Ever since her senior, Su Bai, died protecting her identity, Dao Yan has been extremely averse to such things.

But this time, it was Director Chen who had Zheng Yi find her and personally tell her the plan.

Dao Yan knew that this was the teacher's deep love and care for her as a student, but Dao Yan was unwilling to use someone else's life to fill this hole.

Even if Dao Yan abandons Chen Chuyin's plan tonight, she will still go to the Hua Mao Hotel.

As for the method, Zhao Xuan could think of one: impersonating a restaurant staff member.

But Dao Ya just said that this method is just asking for trouble.

Iwai Hisakawa wouldn't go easy on Dao Yan just because she's Ding Moqun's niece.

At the same time, Ding Moqun is unlikely to step in to protect Dao Yan.

Because Dao Yan went to the Hua Mao Hotel, once she is exposed, there will be no turning back.

After a moment's thought, Zhao Xuan looked at Dao Yan in his arms, who seemed to want to spend more time with him and was afraid that he would never have the chance again, and said:
"Ayan, since you insist on this, I do have a solution. Abandon the plan your teacher devised and go directly to the Hua Mao Hotel. However, your reason for going to the Hua Mao Hotel is to catch your partner in the act!"

"Catching someone in the act!?"

Dao Yan exclaimed in surprise, then realized that Zhao Xuan was going there with Lan Zehuizi tonight. In an instant, Dao Yan narrowed her eyes and placed her hand on the soft flesh of Zhao Xuan's waist.

Zhao Xuan shuddered and quickly said:

“Ayan, there’s nothing between me and Aizawa Keiko, don’t misunderstand. What I mean is, you can go there under this pretext and cause a scene before Iwai Ogawa takes action. That way, you can go from the shadows to the open, and even if Iwai Ogawa starts his operation later, you’ll still have a reason to stay at the Huamao Hotel.”

"How about we wait for the right opportunity and then make our move?"

Dao Yan's eyes lit up. Compared to the suicide mission plan, Zhao Xuan's method was much better.

Firstly, this would ensure his successful meeting with Tojo Jun, and secondly, it would allow him to avoid danger during Iwai Hisakawa's operation.

Dao Yan was confident he could kill Tojo Jun if he saw him. But a few seconds later, Dao Yan shook his head:
This will implicate you.

Zhao Xuan raised his hand and gently stroked Dao Yan's hair, smiling as he said:
"How do you know it will implicate me? Do you intend to attack me the moment you see Tojo Jun, with a death wish, in a desperate one-for-one exchange?"

Dao Yan was well aware of how difficult it would be to kill Tojo Shun. Once she killed Tojo Shun, the chances of her being exposed would be almost 80 or 90 percent.

Once exposed, the Japanese will absolutely not let Zhao Xuan go.

She only got the chance to meet Tojo Jun because of Zhao Xuan's protection.

"Don't worry, I have a way to help you take down Tojo Jun, and at the same time, you can protect yourself. What, don't you believe me?"

Dao Yan paused for a moment, then smiled and shook her head.

"I believe you! Honey, in this world, you and my sister are the people I trust the most!"

"That's settled then. Don't worry about it. This time, my husband and I will work together. But it's a promise, just this once. Don't come to me for everything in the future. I'm worried about being implicated by you."

"hateful!"

Dao Yan gave a coquettish laugh and leaned forward to kiss Zhao Xuan on the cheek:
"Let's do this together, husband and wife!"

"Hey, you two are so lovey-dovey, are you done chatting yet? I'm getting sick of watching you!"

Dao Ya, standing with her arms crossed at the kitchen doorway, looked at the living room with a look of disdain and said something.

Dao Yan casually took Zhao Xuan's arm and stood up together. After looking at Dao Ya, Dao Yan smiled and said:

"Tired of seeing this? Then find a boyfriend and get married soon, so I can see him too!"

Dao Ya scoffed:
"How boring! My brother-in-law told me that marriage is the grave of love, and I don't want to waste my precious youth at such a young age."

Zhao Xuan was stunned after hearing this. Under Dao Yan's burning gaze, Zhao Xuan quickly pointed at Dao Ya and said:
"Ayan, don't listen to her nonsense, it's slander! She's slandering me!"

That night, in Shanghai, at the Yanjing Mansion on Baoshan Road, a car loaded with explosives crashed into the mansion.

A loud explosion rang out; a ball was being held inside the mansion.

At the ball, Iwai Ogawa and Yamao Yujun, among others, discussed the details of the Hua Mao Hotel the day after tomorrow.

The sudden explosion startled everyone in the hall, who scattered in panic.

Iwai Hisakawa was immediately protected by the guards and hid behind the sofa.

Immediately afterwards, a series of gunshots rang out.

Inside the Iwai Mansion, the underground party agents who had infiltrated the area were stunned by the sudden explosion. When did our underground party become so wealthy and powerful?

Given the power of that explosion, most of the secret agents guarding the Iwai Mansion would probably be dead.

Such an explosion would require an enormous amount of explosives.

And wasn't the initial plan to cut off the power first, allowing those who had infiltrated the dance to seize the opportunity to cause trouble? The lights aren't even out yet, so why are they already launching an attack?

Just as the underground party members, who were crouching on the ground with their heads in their hands, were pondering something, the lights in the room suddenly went out, plunging the entire mansion into darkness.

The underground party members, still reeling from the explosion, sprang to their feet and ran toward the spot they had scouted earlier the moment the code was given, as if their bodies had been rebooted.

Soon after, flames rose inside the Iwai Mansion.

Huang Qingzhi and Su Min, who were assisting with the evacuation outside, looked at the burning Iwai Mansion with their team, exchanging bewildered glances.

"What's going on? Did the station manager send someone to sabotage things from within?"

Su Min shook her head:

"I don't know either. The Nightingale people contacted us just to have the two of us cause some trouble at the Iwai Mansion. I definitely didn't arrange for those people to set fires."

"It wasn't my arrangement."

"Then it must be the stationmaster."

Huang Qingzhi nodded, seeing that it was almost time; if they didn't leave soon, they would be surrounded by the military police who were rushing to the scene.

"Never mind, we've achieved our objective, let's get out of here!"

As the two led their team to a swift retreat, He Daping, the leader of the underground party, was also somewhat bewildered.

As Lin Jieru ran away, she didn't forget to look back at the raging fire at the Iwai Mansion.

"Red Hare, you're really reliable! Chenguang only asked us to make a fuss at the Iwai Mansion, but I didn't expect you to go to such lengths, blowing up their entire courtyard!"

"That really scared me back then, Red Hare. Next time you do something like that, could you at least let me know in advance?"

He Daping's lips twitched. Only after the group had reached the vicinity of the safe house did He Daping slow his pace, looking at Lin Jieru with utter confusion:
"No, Jieru, I thought that truck of explosives was something you and Chenguang brought!"

"What, not you?"

He Daping shook his head, looking completely bewildered, and asked:

Did Chenguang mention this?

"No, it's just to make us cause some trouble. But that truckload of explosives was really timely. If it weren't for that truckload of explosives and the gunfight that followed, which attracted most of the attention in the hall, we probably wouldn't have been able to burn down the Iwai Mansion so successfully."

As she spoke, Lin Jieru glanced again at the half-sky that was reddened by the fire. The fire was huge!

French Concession, Rue Pétain, Shanghai Station.

Chen Chuyin looked at the intelligence that had just been sent back, sighed slightly, and sat down in a chair.

"Stationmaster, aren't the orchids being handled according to your instructions?"

Chen Chuyin nodded, seemingly relieved yet also indignant:

"Now that she's grown up, she doesn't take my words to heart anymore. Sigh, since this is the path she's chosen, let Su Lin and Huang Qingzhi continue to assist Xiao Dao."

In Chen Chuyin's original plan, Su Min and Huang Qingzhi would not be coming back tonight.

But Dao Yan did not follow his plan.

Chen Chuyin was actually pleased with Dao Yan's decision, but he was also quite worried about the situation Dao Yan would face if she didn't do the same.

This mission was a near-death experience for Dao Yan.

After all, Chen Chuyin had now concluded that the Huamao Hotel was a trap.

He sent people to investigate the Chinachem Hotel, and the only entrance to the sewer system inside the hotel had been sealed off.

(End of this chapter)