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

Chapter 328 Princess
Boss Dai took a deep breath, pondered for a few seconds, then looked intently at Shen Xing and asked:

"But that doesn't make sense. He did report on Mao Sanlin's action plan, but it wasn't very detailed. He didn't mention the evacuation route at all. How did the Special Higher Police know about it? How did Zhao Xuan know about it?"

Shen Xing knew his students all too well; finding Mao Sanlin's whereabouts would be far too easy for Zhao Xuan.

"Director, we don't need to know Mao Sanlin's exact location. We just need to confirm that Mao Sanlin will lead the team to assassinate Yi Xincheng."

"Whether Mao Sanlin leads the Hurricane Team directly to Cunji Hospital or directs it secretly, he must be near Cunji Hospital."

"Firstly, it makes it easier to provide support, and secondly, it makes it easier to understand the situation and keep track of the Japanese's movements as soon as possible."

"Therefore, once it is confirmed that Mao Sanlin will appear near Cunji Hospital, finding his location becomes very simple."

Boss Dai took a breath, tapping his fingers on the table. Behind the thumping sound, Boss Dai asked again:

"But how did the Special Higher Police determine Mao Sanlin's location without alerting the sentries he had placed on the perimeter?"

Shen Xing shook his head and smiled bitterly:

"Director, it may be difficult for others, but for Young Tiger, there is still a way to determine his location without alerting the sentries."

"However, this method requires immense confidence!"

"First, take Cunji Hospital as the core and delineate the area around it where Mao Sanlin is most likely to be hiding. Then, sort these possibilities from high to low. As long as the Special Higher Police officers check each area with low probability, they will eventually be able to determine Mao Sanlin's location."

"But this approach requires the person making the plan to have a great deal of confidence plus a little bit of luck."

Surprisingly, Boss Dai actually believed the reason Shen Xing gave Zhao Xuan.

"Director, you've seen Tiger Girl's telegram too. According to Young Tiger, Mao Sanlin can die, but the Hurricane Team cannot."

"Under the circumstances, Tiger Cub had no choice but to save the Hurricane Team!"

Boss Dai sighed. If he were faced with such a choice, he would undoubtedly make the same decision as Zhao Xuan.

The Hurricane team was developed at great expense, and while Boss Dai had a slight liking for Mao Sanlin, he was nothing special; compared to the young tigers, he wasn't even worthy of carrying their shoes.

Seeing Boss Dai's expression, Shen Xing breathed a sigh of relief. Boss Dai did not blame Zhao Xuan, and even seemed to appreciate him. He knew how to make choices.

After resolving his student's major problem, Shen Xing spoke again:
"Director, the most important thing now is to capture pangolins. As long as pangolins are not eliminated, cases like Mao Sanlin's will continue to occur."

"Why didn't Director Chen report all the action plans to Shancheng in the first place before? Was it because he didn't have the means? No, it was because he didn't dare. It was because he knew that there was still a pangolin lurking within our ranks."

Boss Dai nodded slightly; pangolins definitely need to be caught.

"Third brother, who do you think is suitable to complete this task?"

Without even thinking, Shen Xing blurted out:
"The first choice is naturally the young tiger."

Boss Dai's lips twitched slightly, and he raised an eyebrow as he looked at Shen Xing:

"Third brother, what you just said is as good as nothing. You're not thinking of recommending Xiaoman, are you?"

Shen Xing gave an awkward smile and quickly said:

“Although Xiaoman is quite capable, she is not yet suitable to lead such an important operation. Therefore, I think Chen Chuyin is a very suitable candidate. Firstly, he harbors great hostility towards this pangolin. Secondly, having been in Shanghai for so long, Chen Chuyin may know more or less about the pangolin’s methods. Thirdly, Chen Chuyin’s own abilities are sufficient to handle the task.”

"If Xiaoman were to become Chen Chuyin's deputy, I believe Chen Chuyin would be more confident in handling this matter."

Boss Dai pointed at Shen Xing and smiled:
"You, you're already trying to help your students improve."

"But you're right, Xiaoman is indeed a suitable candidate."

The reason why Boss Dai did not refute was simply because Zhou Xiaoman's natural advantages were too great.

Although Chen Chuyin was quite capable, he faced significant resistance in conducting investigations within the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Not everyone gives Chen Chuyin face.

But it's different when paired with Zhou Xiaoman.

First, Zhou Xiaoman was Shen Xing's student. Second, Zhou Xiaoman was not only Shen Xing's student, but also Ye Biean, Lu Jianping, Zheng Huilan and others.

After all, Shen Xing has a lot of influence, and many times when Shen Xing doesn't have time to teach Zhou Xiaoman, he sends Zhou Xiaoman to these people to learn from.

Therefore, as long as Zhou Xiaoman becomes Chen Chuyin's deputy, Chen Chuyin will hardly face any resistance within the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Furthermore, Zhou Xiaoman, having mastered the strengths of many schools of thought, successfully graduated from the hands of these pillars of the Military Intelligence Bureau. If it weren't for the old guys like Shen Xing being overprotective and unwilling to let Zhou Xiaoman go out, Boss Dai would have wanted to send Zhou Xiaoman north to Harbin to properly reorganize those Military Intelligence Bureau agents sent abroad, and also to see if they could find out the source of the Japanese poison gas bombs.

“Alright, let’s do it your way. Chen Chuyin will take the lead in doing this. Xiaoman, let her learn some skills from Chen Chuyin.”

Shen Xing left the bureau chief's office with satisfaction. After returning to his own office, Shen Xing immediately called home.
"It's me, Shen Xing, Madam. Is Xiaoman with you?"

"Okay, tell her to come to the Military Intelligence Bureau right away. I have something important to arrange for her."

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"Why are you swearing at me? I'm only doing this for Xiaoman's own good. Humph, that's just a woman's perspective. I'm not talking to you anymore. Just tell Xiaoman."

At Shen Xing's home, Aunt Jia hung up the phone while cursing.

"Madam, who called?"

As Zhou Xiaoman walked out of the kitchen, still wearing her apron, she blinked curiously and asked a question.

Aunt Jia gave a cold snort with a somewhat unfriendly expression, but upon seeing Zhou Xiaoman, her expression softened slightly.
"Who else could it be!"

"Xiaoman, let me tell you, you should stay away from places like the Military Intelligence Bureau in the future!"

Zhou Xiaoman nodded, both amused and exasperated.
"So, did the teacher ask you to pass on a message to me?"

Aunt Jia sighed and looked at Zhou Xiaoman speechlessly:
"Forget it, they're all troublesome. Old Shen wants you to go to the Military Intelligence Bureau. He says he has something important to give you."

After saying this, Aunt Jia quickly stepped forward, took Zhou Xiaoman's hand, and solemnly said:

"Xiaoman, listen to me carefully. If you feel there is any danger in the task that Shen Laosan asked you to do, just refuse it. If you feel it is difficult, then think about it first and come back and tell me, and I will refuse it for you."

Zhou Xiaoman knew that her teacher's wife was worried about her safety.

After all, Aunt Jia knew about her background. Because she knew, Aunt Jia felt particularly sorry for Zhou Xiaoman and naturally did not want Zhou Xiaoman to take any risks.

"Okay, Mrs. Teacher, don't worry. I'll run away as soon as there's any danger. I still have to take care of my godfather, godmother, teacher, and teacher's wife in their old age."

Aunt Jia beamed with joy, and after giving Zhou Xiaoman a long lecture, she finally let the child leave.

However, just as Zhou Xiaoman reached the door, Aunt Jia slapped her forehead and hurriedly called out to her:
"Wait a minute, Xiaoman. When you get there, tell Brother Li and Sister Qing that you want them to come over for a get-together tonight. It's been so long since we last saw each other; they must miss you."

Zhou Xiaoman paused, turned around, and gave Aunt Jia a bright smile:

"Okay, I'll let my godparents know!"

Mountain City, the headquarters of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Mao Shu has been in a very bad mood these days, especially today.

Boss Dai also informed Mao Sanlin of his arrest. Upon learning that it was Pangolin who had obtained Mao Sanlin's telegram of action plan to return to Shancheng, Mao Shu wished he could skin Pangolin alive and spit out his mother's blood!
He finally managed to get his trusted confidant a deputy station chief position, and even a deputy station chief position in Shanghai, but Mao Sanlin was arrested after only a few days because of an internal traitor.

Upon hearing that Boss Dai was determined to find the pangolin, Mao Shu glanced at the time and, seeing that it was almost time, stood up and stormed off towards the conference room.

Ten minutes later, in the conference room, Boss Dai sat at the head of the table, with Shen Xing and Mao Shu on his left and right sides, respectively.

Mao Shu sat down, still feeling a bit puzzled. Hadn't they said they were determined to take down the pangolin? Why were there only a few people? Where were Ye Biean and Lu Jianping?
As the conference room door was pushed open, Mao Shu's expression darkened upon seeing the two people who entered.

"report!"

"Come in, sit down!"

Chen Chuyin and Zhou Xiaoman walked to Shen Xing's side one after the other. After Chen Chuyin sat down next to Shen Xing, Zhou Xiaoman sat down next to Chen Chuyin.

Mao Shu's face darkened even more.

Zhou Xiaoman stuck out her tongue at Mao Shu shyly, looking at him with her big, pitiful eyes. Mao Shu sighed, nodded at Zhou Xiaoman, and his expression softened slightly.

In a way, Mao Shu was Zhou Xiaoman's teacher, teaching her how to handle many clerical official duties.

Moreover, Mao Shu truly felt comfortable during the time Zhou Xiaoman was with him.

Zhou Xiaoman's learning ability was ridiculously strong. In just two days, Mao Shu discovered that this girl could handle official business in an orderly manner without making any mistakes.

During that period, Mao Shu found that he suddenly had more free time. He would handle official business in the morning and have nothing to do in the afternoon. He would then sit in his office, sipping tea and trying to seduce Zhou Xiaoman, earnestly persuading her that if she ever joined the Military Intelligence Bureau, she must first continue to learn from him.

Over time, although Mao Shu didn't get along well with Shen Xing, he valued and doted on Zhou Xiaoman very much.

In terms of connections and background among the younger generation of the Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB), Zhou Xiaoman is undoubtedly the most outstanding; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her the MIB's little princess.

Of course, Zhou Xiaoman has not officially joined the Military Intelligence Bureau yet, but everyone knows that it's only a matter of time.

"Alright, everyone's here now."

Upon hearing this, Mao Shu immediately said:
"Director, what do you mean? You want us to investigate pangolins?"

Boss Dai shook his head:
"It's not you, it's Chen Chuyin and Xiaoman."

No sooner had Boss Dai finished speaking than Mao Shu retorted:
"Director, I disagree. Xiaoman is best suited for clerical work. How can we let her handle such dangerous matters? Besides, what kind of person is Director Chen? He acts without considering the consequences. If Xiaoman follows him, what if something happens to her? So, I disagree."

Shen Xing looked at Mao Shu with surprise, quite puzzled. Was Mao Shu really thinking of Xiaoman, or did he just not want Chen Chuyin to get involved?
Mao Shu was genuinely concerned for Zhou Xiaoman.

The pangolin had been lurking for so long without being caught; it must have some serious skills. Therefore, the task of tracking down and arresting the pangolin was extremely dangerous. Chen Chuyin sat silently, listening calmly to Mao Shu's evaluation of him.

Originally, Chen Chuyin did not want to get involved in the affairs of the Military Intelligence Bureau anymore, but when he heard that this time it was to capture pangolins, Chen Chuyin immediately put aside his work and rushed back to the Military Intelligence Bureau.

The existence of pangolins is a potential deadly threat not only to colleagues in Shanghai, but to colleagues anywhere.

Given the opportunity to personally capture pangolins even after retiring from his frontline position, Chen Chuyin naturally had to give it his all.

Even if not for his own achievements, Chen Chuyin had to consider the colleagues who were lurking on the hidden front.

Chen Chuyin knew little about Zhou Xiaoman, but from what he had heard, he knew that Zhou Xiaoman was practically the darling of the Military Intelligence Bureau, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her the little princess of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Therefore, Chen Chuyin's first reaction to such a person was that Boss Dai and his group planned to have him help Zhou Xiaoman improve her resume!

In the past, Chen Chuyin would never have agreed to such a thing.

But now, Chen Chuyin only wants to capture pangolins. If he can lead the team himself, Chen Chuyin doesn't care who gets the credit in the end.

Let them build their resumes while they're with their little princess, it doesn't matter.

Before Boss Dai could speak, Zhou Xiaoman looked at Mao Shu and said:

"Uncle Mao, I can do it."

"You can do whatever you want!"

Mao Shudu almost slammed his fist on the table. "Can't you see that your Uncle Mao is protecting you? Why are you going against me?"

"Shen Laosan, say something! Xiaoman is still a student. How can you be so careless as to let her go with Chen Guatou to do this? How can you be so naive?"

Shen Xing's lips twitched violently. He could see through Mao Shu's act; he was genuinely protecting Xiaoman, but Xiaoman also needed to grow up.

No matter how well the seedlings grow in the greenhouse, how can they become pillars of the sky if they don't experience wind and rain?
Shen Xing's ideas are clearly the opposite of Mao Shu's.

In Mao Shu's view, with these old guys protecting her, to put it bluntly, even if Boss Dai were to pass away one day, would any scoundrel be so blind as to dare to touch Zhou Xiaoman?

Are those old guys just sitting around doing nothing?
Besides, they're not old yet. By the time they actually retire, they'll have already made Zhou Xiaoman the next leader of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

With them paving the way, why do you have to make your child suffer?

boom!
As Boss Dai slammed his hand on the table, Mao Shu finally shut his mouth with a cold snort.

"Stop arguing, Secretary Mao. Xiaoman has been learning from you for so long, it's time to see how well she's learned."

"That's settled then. Next, Zhou Xiaoman!"

"To!"

Wearing a light blue suit vest, Zhou Xiaoman, looking dashing and heroic, suddenly stood up.

"Congratulations. From today onwards, you are officially a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau. Your specific position will be assigned after this mission is completed."

"Yes, sir! Thank you, Director!"

Mr. Dai nodded gently, gesturing for Zhou Xiaoman to sit down, before turning his gaze to Chen Chuyin:

"Old Chen, you're a veteran of the Military Intelligence Bureau, and you're very experienced in handling many things. This time, I'm making Xiaoman your deputy. The task of capturing the pangolin is now in your hands. You'll have a week."

"During the mission, you can submit any resources you need—human, material, or otherwise—you can submit a report and I'll approve it. But I have only one requirement: you absolutely must find the pangolin!"

Director Chen immediately stood up and saluted Boss Dai:

"Rest assured, Director, the mission will be accomplished!"

After agreeing to Boss Dai's request, Director Chen sat down leisurely.

At this moment, Chen Chuyin was still somewhat dazed.

Being transferred back to the Military Intelligence Bureau again, Chen Chuyin still feels like he's dreaming, from the moment he received the transfer order until now.

But it's all for the best. Capturing the pangolin is a fitting end to my life as a secret agent.

"Let's not waste any more time on small talk. Secretary Mao, please tell Old Chen and Xiaoman about the pangolin situation in detail."

If Zhou Xiaoman hadn't been in the investigation team, Mao Shu wouldn't have bothered with Chen Chuyin.

That bastard has ruined so many of his plans.

They finally managed to bring him back from Shanghai, but failed to kill him. Instead, they put him on the sidelines. However, he was suddenly transferred back to the front line, which made Mao Shu very unhappy.

After a moment of contemplation, Mao Shu recounted the pangolin's situation from the beginning to the matter of Mao Sanlin, and finally to the telegram sent back by Hu Niu.

After listening to Mao Shu's words, Shen Xing added a few more words, and then Boss Dai looked at Chen Chuyin and Zhou Xiaoman.

With a square face, short hair, and impeccably dressed in military uniform, Director Chen spoke solemnly:

"If this is true, then the pangolin should have been within our Military Intelligence Bureau as early as 37, or even earlier, during the Lixingshe period."

Boss Dai nodded; Chen Chuyin's analysis was spot on.

It is precisely because of this that pangolins have been able to remain hidden until now.

Because there is simply no way to find out anything.

The only useful intelligence was mentioned in the last telegram Tiger Girl sent, which stated that the pangolin sent the telegram and the recipient was Ding Moqun.

Ding Moqun betrayed the regime in 38 and followed Wang Jingwei to join the Japanese.

"If we're going to investigate, we might start with Ding Moqun's original group of subordinates."

Boss Dai, Shen Xing, and Mao Shu all nodded. Based on the existing intelligence, this was indeed the only feasible and effective solution.

After listening to Chen Chuyin's speech, Zhou Xiaoman, who had remained silent until now, offered a different perspective.

"Director-General, Section Chief Shen, Secretary Mao, and Team Leader Chen."

Upon hearing Zhou Xiaoman speak, Boss Dai smiled and said:
"Xiaoman, feel free to tell me what you find. After today, you'll have to investigate on your own."

Zhou Xiaoman immediately stood up, looked at Boss Dai, and said:

"Director, I think Team Leader Chen's statement is somewhat prejudiced."

"If we investigate in this way, and go in the wrong direction, it will be easy to alert the pangolins. Then it will be difficult for us to catch them again."

Shen Xing's lips curled up slightly. Not bad, he had considered everything very thoroughly. However, if they didn't investigate from the direction Chen Chuyin had suggested, the investigation would not be so simple.

Mao Shu looked at Zhou Xiaoman as she spoke and really wanted to push her back into her seat.

Just follow Chen Chuyin's lead and don't offer any dissenting opinions. If you follow Chen Chuyin and fail to catch the pangolin in the end, it will be Chen Chuyin's problem. Why are you meddling in his affairs?
Sigh, it seems my advice was right. Xiaoman is still too young. How could I let her do such a dangerous thing? Shen Xing, that old fool, is unworthy of being a teacher!

Chen Chuyin looked at Zhou Xiaoman with considerable surprise. He had originally thought that Zhou Xiaoman was just a pretty face, but he hadn't expected her to be so insightful. He just wondered if Zhou Xiaoman was just trying to attract attention or if she had real skills.

Mr. Dai nodded upon hearing this, then looked at Zhou Xiaoman curiously and asked:
"Oh, if that's the case, then Old Chen's plan does have some flaws. Xiaoman, do you have any good suggestions?"

Zhou Xiaoman smiled modestly:

"I do have some humble opinions."

"To investigate the pangolin, the first thing we should do is not to investigate Ding Moqun's original team, nor to investigate the telecommunications room. I think we should start directly from the archives."

“The archives have a large number of documents coming in and out every day. The investigation team could easily use this as an excuse to access the archives and secretly investigate whether anyone in the archives is colluding with foreign enemies.”

"After all, the archives should have access to the most intelligence than the communications room."

"We'll start by checking the archives to avoid alerting the pangolins in advance. At the same time, I also need my senior's help."

At this point, Zhou Xiaoman looked at Shen Xing.

Shen Xing smiled, looked at Zhou Xiaoman with doting eyes, and nodded:
"Of course, as the Director just said, the investigation team can ask for any resources they need."

Boss Dai tacitly agreed with Shen Xing's words, but Zhou Xiaoman smiled and said:
"Of course we can't actually have our senior brother cooperate with us outside; we just need to use his name."

"After all, outside, the name 'Young Tiger' can really keep many people up at night and unable to eat or sleep!"

Boss Dai agreed even more. After all, having Zhao Xuan cooperate with Zhou Xiaoman would carry the risk of exposure, but if it was just a matter of using the name, that risk would not exist.

"Alright, within the scope of your privileges, you can act as you see fit. Old Chen, you can discuss any plans with Xiaoman. Now you should know that we entrusted Xiaoman to you not to find you a burden."

Chen Chuyin smiled and nodded. To be honest, Zhou Xiaoman really does have some skills.

Starting with the archives is indeed a novel approach.

If the archives can be used to find someone connected to Ding Moqun's former subordinates, then that person would be highly suspicious.

This indirect approach proves to be feasible!
Chen Chuyin and Zhou Xiaoman had already handed over their tasks, and Boss Dai had just returned to his office when Mao Shu, whom he hadn't been apart from for long, came in with a telegram:

"Seat!"

"What happened? Why are you so anxious?"

Mao Shu sighed, not knowing how to explain it to Boss Dai. Helpless, Mao Shu could only step forward and hand the telegram to Boss Dai.

(End of this chapter)