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

Chapter 293 Teacher
"Uncle Sun, I understand. It's just a pity that someone like Chen Chuyin would be framed by his own people."

Sun Jianzhong waved his hand, indicating that there was nothing he could do about it.
"Alright, Shuyu, let's not think about these things anymore. You've looked too haggard these past few days. Get some rest. I'll arrange for the identification of the arrested comrade. You really need to rest for a couple of days. Don't forget, you're still a patient."

Wang Shuyu looked down at her legs, her face bitter as she nodded slightly.

In the office of the Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau at the headquarters of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Chongqing.

After completing his performance review, Director Chen stood in front of Boss Dai's desk.

"Director, I need to hurry back. I didn't expect so much good news to come from Shanghai. The death of Tojo Jun has greatly encouraged our people and army. Shanghai should seize this opportunity to press our advantage and consolidate our gains."

Boss Dai smiled and nodded, but a sinister glint remained in his eyes:
"Old Chen, it's been so many years. I didn't expect to have to leave again so soon after I got back. Do a good job. I'm at ease leaving the Shanghai station to you."

"Also, regarding the Phoenix Tail Orchid, I think the work of turning Zhao Xuan to the side can still continue."

Chen Chuyin's expression darkened. Turning Zhao Xuan to the enemy was a task that seemed to have been assigned to Dao Yan by the mountain city a long time ago.

It's been so long, and there's been no progress on Dao Yan's side. According to Chen Chuyin's thinking, wouldn't it be better to get rid of such a dangerous person as Zhao Xuan sooner rather than later?

But seeing Boss Dai's serious expression, Chen Chuyin nodded in agreement:

"Don't worry, Director. When we get back, I'll help Fengweilan replan and speed things up a bit. After all, at this rate, I feel like even if we defeat the Japanese, Fengweilan probably won't be able to win Zhao Xuan over."

Boss Dai was secretly delighted and nodded repeatedly:
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you. By the way, when are you leaving?"

"I've already booked the boat tickets for tonight."

Shortly after Chen Chuyin left, Boss Dai called Shen Xing over.

"Chief, you wanted to see me?"

"sit."

After pouring Shen Xing a cup of tea, Boss Dai sat back down in his chair and then looked at Shen Xing and said:

"Old Chen is gone."

As he spoke, Boss Dai took out a commendation order from the drawer:

"This was directly assigned to me by the principal. Young Tiger completed this mission exceptionally well, but that kid is too reckless. You should understand the magnitude of the loss to us if he were to perish on this mission. So, Third Brother, I only ask for one thing: the reward must be given, and the warning must follow. That's all."

As he spoke, Boss Dai took out another file from the drawer:
"This is Tiger Girl's file. She's an outstanding young girl, so I've decided to nurture her to the fullest."

When Shen Xing first learned of Zhao Xuan's act of detonating explosives in the elevator and taking Tojo Jun with him, he was terrified.

Fortunately, the undercover agents at Gongji Hospital have been identified, and Zhao Xuan is out of danger after surgery.

The fact that Boss Dai is now introducing Tiger Girl suggests that the Director intends to use her to take over the tasks that will be handed over to the cub while the cub is recovering from its injuries.

After taking the file, Shen Xing glanced at the appendix, his lips twitching violently, before he looked at Boss Dai in disbelief:

"Director, isn't this inappropriate?"

Mr. Dai thought about this matter carefully before finally deciding to do it this way.

"Based on our investigation of Daoya, ordinary teachers really can't teach her anything, so I was thinking of having the conductor become her teacher directly."

"After all, the conductor's injuries have almost healed. In Shanghai, besides Young Tiger and Master Niu, only the conductor can guide Dao Ya."

Shen Xing broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this. If the conductor is to teach Dao Ya, isn't Boss Dai afraid that he will produce another conductor?
After all, having even one commander in the Military Intelligence Bureau is enough of a headache.

"I'm just informing you, and also asking Young Tiger to do some ideological work with Tiger Girl. With Young Tiger keeping an eye on her, Tiger Girl won't develop into another conductor, right? What do you think?"

Shen Xing chuckled inwardly. What else could he say? You already said you were just informing me.

"It's all thanks to the Director's arrangement. Dao Ya is indeed a promising talent, even more outstanding than Xiao Man. During the young tiger's recovery period, only a conductor could serve as her teacher."

As for Liu Manping and the other three, Shen Xing knew that while their professional abilities were outstanding, they were still far behind those of a conductor.

Based on the previous investigation, Dao Ya has already learned all the secrets of the four teachers. Even if Master Niu were to teach Hu Niu, the results would probably not be very ideal. Therefore, it would be better to take the risk and let the conductor give it a try.

A madman and a genius might just spark something extraordinary.

After explaining Dao Ya's situation, Boss Dai became unusually serious:

"Third brother, what do you think of Director Chen's performance review this time?"

Shen Xing's heart tightened. Chen Chuyin's return this time was completely unnecessary, yet he was still transferred back to report on his work. This meant that not only Boss Dai, but probably other important figures he didn't know about, were dissatisfied with Chen Chuyin's work.

The reason is obvious: the smuggling channels were repeatedly disrupted.

What Mr. Dai was concerned about was definitely Director Chen's previous purge of the Shanghai Station.

Because Director Chen had previously eliminated dissidents on multiple occasions, he had directly cleaned up Boss Dai and Mao Shu's spies. Shen Xing certainly wouldn't believe that Boss Dai didn't harbor any resentment about this.

Mao Shu has been suffering from internal heat lately; every time I see him, his mouth is full of blisters.

But Boss Dai asked this question anyway: Did they want Chen Chuyin to go back, or did they not want him to go back?

Or.
Thinking of this, Shen Xing's back was already soaked with cold sweat, and then his eyes filled with bloodshot veins as he stared intently at Boss Dai and said:

"Director, Old Chen is extremely capable. In Shanghai, he's the pillar of the Shanghai station. Our main task now is to deal with the Japanese."

Before Shen Xing could finish speaking, Boss Dai waved his hand to interrupt him:
"Alright, I understand what you mean, but Third Brother, some things aren't as simple as they seem. Where does our Military Intelligence Bureau's operating funds come from? This month, Minister Kong has already delayed the disbursement by seven days. Even the Principal told me to go and negotiate with Minister Kong. What do you want me to do?"

Shen Xing took a deep breath. So, this meant either Chen Chuyin would be sidelined, or he was to be killed!
"So, Director, what's the meaning of your summons?"

Boss Dai shook his head and smiled bitterly:

"Third brother, I have no choice, but I don't want to push him to the brink. After all, as you said, Old Chen's abilities are undeniable, so I gave him a chance. If he can safely reach Shanghai, he will pass the test; if not, I hope he will shut up!"

Shen Xing's pupils contracted slightly:
"Chief, is this an order you gave?"

"Third brother, are you questioning me?"

Shen Xing quickly replied:

"Director, you know that's not what I meant."

"But how is such behavior any different from betraying one's colleagues?"

Boss Dai's expression turned icy:

"That's why I said this is a test!" "Just do as I say. If you pass the test, all will be well. If not, I don't care if you personally intervene or arrange for someone else, you have to shut him up. He knows too much."

"Third brother, don't let me down!"

After leaving the director's office and returning to the intelligence department to handle some business, Shen Xing sat blankly on the sofa.

Click.

The office door was pushed open, and Shen Xing, who had just come to his senses, looked over.

"Xiaoman, what brings you here?"

Wearing a white dress and carrying a lunchbox, Zhou Xiaoman walked in with a smile:

"Teacher, it's so late. Your wife was worried that you had another stomachache, so she asked me to bring you dinner."

Shen Xing looked at Zhou Xiaoman with doting eyes, smiled, and quickly invited her to sit down next to him.

"Let me see what delicious food your master's wife has prepared for me this time?"

"Hehe, these are all my favorite foods!"

Shen Xing laughed and reached out to ruffle Zhou Xiaoman's hair:
"Oh ho, so your master's wife isn't concerned about me, but is telling me that if I don't come home soon, I'll have no place in the family anymore, right?"

Zhou Xiaoman smiled sweetly, opened the lunchbox, and personally handed the chopsticks to Shen Xing.

"Teacher, please eat quickly."

A few minutes later, Zhou Xiaoman noticed Shen Xing's slightly relaxed brows and asked with concern:
"Teacher, is something wrong?"

Shen Xing paused in his actions, smiled, shook his head, and did not answer.

Zhou Xiaoman knew that the more this was the case, the greater the trouble it caused Shen Xing.

"Teacher, since you can't make up your mind, why not ask your senior brother? Three heads are better than one, and besides, your senior brother is super capable. He might be able to give you some sound advice."

Mentioning this matter made Shen Xing angry, and he couldn't help but complain:

"Don't mention him. That brat almost got himself killed trying to kill Tojo Jun. He's still in critical condition. Humph!"

Zhou Xiaoman's eyes were filled with deep worry, but then she looked at Shen Xing and smiled:
"Teacher, if that's really the case, how can you still be in the mood to eat? Your senior brother must be safe by now."

Shen Xing smiled in surprise. This little apprentice was really getting more and more like a leaky cotton-padded jacket as he got older.

As Shen Xing's last disciple, even if Shen Xing hadn't explained Zhao Xuan's identity to Zhou Xiaoman, she would have guessed it after so much time.

Therefore, Shen Xing did not hide anything from Zhou Xiaoman.

Watching Shen Xing continue to eat his dinner silently with his head down, Zhou Xiaoman was filled with worry. The people she had encountered when she arrived at the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters flashed through her mind. Zhou Xiaoman's expression darkened, and she lowered her voice to ask:

"Teacher, Station Chief Chen, he..."

Shen Xing immediately turned to look at Zhou Xiaoman and gave her a shushing reminder.

Zhou Xiaoman clenched her fists. She knew a lot about Director Chen because she had been working with her teacher.

Two days ago, Chen Chuyin visited Shen Xing's home. Zhou Xiaoman had also had close contact with him and knew Chen Chuyin's character very well.

Are such talented people going to be abandoned because of political struggles?
"Xiaoman, there are some things you shouldn't be trying to understand right now, and don't speculate. Thinking too much won't do you any good."

"How was your university life?"

Zhou Xiaoman smiled. She had basically completed all her university courses. Whenever Shen Xing had time, Zhou Xiaoman was rarely at Shancheng University; she was always studying with Shen Xing.

"That's great, the students are very enthusiastic."

Shen Xing nodded and said meaningfully:

"I heard you stopped several student demonstrations?"

Zhou Xiaoman did not deny it, but said directly:

"The students' patriotism is running high. They are easily swayed by a few words and rush out to march with great enthusiasm. This is not advisable. As the president of the student union, I naturally cannot stand by and watch them do something foolish."

Shen Xing put down his chopsticks and looked at Zhou Xiaoman with a serious expression:
"Xiaoman, you know in your heart what you should and shouldn't do."

"Those students in the student council, you were the one who cleaned up their mess, weren't you?"

Zhou Xiaoman lowered her head, not daring to speak, but Shen Xing laughed and patted Zhou Xiaoman's shoulder at the same time:

"well done!"

"Your style of doing things is becoming more and more mature. If I didn't know you well, I might not be able to figure it out."

"But Xiaoman, your senior brother is a staunch believer in the Three Principles of the People. I hope that in the future, you can fight alongside your senior brother!"

“A group of students whose correct ideology has not yet matured, and who are full of enthusiasm, which is not a bad thing. But they should do what is appropriate for their stage. After graduation, let them do whatever they want, but while they are in school, they are the future pillars of our party and country. Protecting them is also protecting the party and country.”

Zhou Xiaoman opened her mouth but did not answer, and Shen Xing did not say anything more.

Tiger cub!

It's true that Chenguang is Zhou Xiaoman's idol, but it's also the code name that Zhou Xiaoman heard mentioned most often during her time studying under Shen Xing.

In Zhou Xiaoman's view, the young tiger of the Military Intelligence Bureau and the morning light of the underground party should be friends as long as they are fighting against the Japanese, instead of cooperating while betraying each other, and being on guard against each other while betraying each other.

During her time learning from Shen Xing, the most important thing Zhou Xiaoman learned, and the one she most agreed with, was that loyalty to the country is paramount, and any behavior that runs counter to the national interest is an obstacle!
Therefore, Zhou Xiaoman is unable to answer Shen Xing's question because she doesn't know what choice she would make if she defeated the Japanese.

During his conversation with Zhou Xiaoman, Shen Xing also made his own decision.

Shanghai, the former French Concession, Gongji Hospital.

Zhao Xuan is out of danger and has been transferred to a special care ward.

After informing Lan Zehui and Dao Yan, Dao Ya sat alone by the bed in the intensive care unit, smiling as she looked at Zhao Xuan, who had already woken up.
"Brother-in-law, you're really something!"

Zhao Xuan scanned the ward and, after confirming there were no problems, asked:
"How's the matter I assigned you going?"

Dao Ya bared her little tiger teeth and said with a resentful look:
"Don't you trust me to handle things?!"

(End of this chapter)