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

Chapter 344 Frightened
"This is all the intelligence I could get."

After hearing Dao Ya's words, both Lan Ze Huizi and Zhao Xuan's eyes lit up.

"This is enough!"

Lan Zehui looked at Zhao Xuan excitedly:

"Ah Xuan, so you're saying that Zhenxingqi Society is preparing to take action? Can we start making our plans now?"

Seeing Zhao Xuan nod, Lan Zehui and Dao Yan both put on serious faces, while Dao Ya began to enjoy the food alone, since it was none of her business anymore.

"The Zhenxing Banner Society has many experts. If we want to succeed this time, our Special Higher Police need Ayan's help."

Lan Ze Huizi quickly looked at Dao Yan, who smiled and said:
"If you need anything, just contact me, Huizi."

Lan Ze Huizi quickly bowed slightly to Dao Yan:
"Thank you so much, Ayan!"

"Okay, let's talk about our plan next."

Dao Ya was speechless. Everyone, guys, this is a dinner table, and none of you have eaten a single bite!

Seeing the three of them get up and walk towards the living room, Dao Ya didn't bother to remind them. Anyway, all this delicious food was now hers!

In the living room, Dao Yan and Lan Zehuizi sat on the sofa, listening attentively to Zhao Xuan's plan.

"The Zhenxingqi Society has already sent people out; there are definitely people of theirs keeping an eye on Nanjing Road."

"And now, we know that the Female Ai Project is very likely in that safe at Citibank, but the people at Zhenxingqi Society don't know that, and that's our advantage."

"We have no idea what the key to the safe is, or who has it. So, if we want to get the Female Ai Project, we'll have to force those stubborn guys from the Zhenxingqi Society to rob a bank!"

Rob a bank!
These three words left both Lan Zehuizi and Dao Yan in a daze.

Citibank is now a company that has spent a lot of money hiring military police for security. It's not that they look down on the Shinhwagi Society, but even if three Shinhwagi Society members joined forces, Aizawa Keiko didn't think they could rob Citibank.

So at this point, Lan Zehuizi raised her hand to interrupt Zhao Xuan, and said awkwardly:

“Well, Ah Xuan, your idea is indeed very good, but I don’t think Zhenxingqi Society has the ability to rob Citibank.”

Zhao Xuan's lips curled slightly as he smiled at Lan Zehuizi:

"Huizi, when did I ever say that I was going to force Zhenxingqi Society to rob Citibank?"

"Not robbing Citibank?!"

Even Dao Yan was confused now. The two of them blinked at Zhao Xuan like children. Suddenly, Dao Ya's disdainful voice rang out:

"Are you stupid?"

“My brother-in-law said that our biggest advantage is that we know the Female Ai Project is very likely stored in that safe at Citibank, but the people from the Zhenxingqi Society don’t know that!”

"But what we're missing now? The safe key!"

"Which bank they rob is their business; all we need to do is snatch the safe deposit box keys from them!"

Dao Yan's face darkened. Although what Dao Ya said made a lot of sense and was probably part of Zhao Xuan's plan, Dao Yan couldn't help but want to give her sister a good beating when she heard Dao Ya's tone.

Lan Zehuizi was also a little overwhelmed this time. She finally understood why Dao Yan always wanted to beat up Dao Ya. This kind of sister deserved to be beaten!
Dao Ya's mouth is like a knife stabbing into people's hearts every time she opens her mouth.

You can reason with us and present the facts, but you can't call us stupid!
This makes it seem like only the two of you are smart people in the whole house.

Dao Yan and Lan Ze Huizi exchanged a glance, finding solace and common ground in each other's eyes: Dao Yan (Lan Ze Huizi) and I are the normal people!

After all, what normal person would be talking about Citibank one second and then decide to rob another bank the next?

Zhao Xuan quickly gestured to Dao Ya, continuing to divert the conversation from the two women whose fists were already hardened:
"Ahem, Xiaoya is right. We have to force the Zhenxingqi Society to rob HSBC, and we have to rob the HSBC in the French Concession."

"Only after we find the safe will the Zhenxingqi Society people produce the safe key, and only then will we know what key is needed to open the Citibank safe."

Dao Yan wanted to ask why they had to rob the HSBC bank in the French Concession, but seeing Dao Ya carrying a chicken leg and standing behind the sofa next to Zhao Xuan, Dao Yan immediately chose to remain silent.

But Lan Zehui couldn't hold back any longer: "Ah Xuan, why did you have to choose HSBC Bank in the French Concession?"

Dao Ya took a bite of her chicken leg and was about to mutter something when Dao Yan shot her a glare.

Dao Ya curled her lip in disdain. If they couldn't understand, so be it. She was just trying to help them, but they didn't appreciate it.

Zhao Xuan also glanced at Dao Ya. This little girl hadn't been beaten up in a few days and was starting to get cocky again.

Zhao Xuan: Shut up, or you'll get beaten up again.

Dao Ya: Brother-in-law, are all women this unreasonable?

Zhao Xuan:
After exchanging glances with Dao Ya for a moment, Zhao Xuan looked back at Dao Yan and Lan Zehuizi and said:

"First of all, the choice of HSBC in the French Concession was naturally related to the location of the Zhenxingqi Society."

“In the French Concession, we could never completely eradicate the Zhenxingqi Society, provided, of course, that the French Concession remained under French control.”

"Once we carry out this plan, we will inevitably be at odds with the Zhenxingqi Society. They are a group of drug addicts hiding in the French Concession and are far too dangerous. Therefore, once our conflict breaks out, we must ensure that the people of the Zhenxingqi Society are expelled from the French Concession, or at least make Smith hate them and take strong measures to expel them."

Hearing this, Dao Yan had completely understood and looked at Zhao Xuan, saying:

"Secondly, being in the French Concession could lower their guard, and they might even go all out for the female Ai plan by robbing a bank."

“HSBC lends so much money to Smith every year. If HSBC is robbed, Smith is to blame. He will inevitably have a conflict with the Zhenxingqi Society that cannot be resolved. At that time, the Zhenxingqi Society will have no choice but to leave the French Concession.”

“Once the Zhenxingqi Society members leave the French Concession, they won’t be able to cause any trouble outside the concession.”

Just kidding, the area outside the concession was Japanese territory. We could wipe them out with military police.

Even if they don't leave the French Concession, Smith will have no choice but to fight them to the death. In that case, Smith, unable to hold on any longer, will have no choice but to ask for help.

As for who to ask for help, the outcome is self-evident.

Once this stage is reached, the Japanese can openly enter the French Concession.

This is certainly not what Smith wants to see, so if an irreconcilable conflict breaks out between the French Concession and the Zhenxingqi Society, Smith will definitely use all his strength to suppress them.

The members of the Zhenxingqi Society, not wanting to be wiped out, had no choice but to leave the French Concession.

There's a saying that goes, "A tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs." It may sound harsh, but the principle is the same.

Aizawa Keiko laughed:

“Then let’s do it this way, but how can we convince the people of Zhenxingqi Society that the goods are indeed in HSBC?”

Zhao Xuan smiled and looked at Lan Zehui and Dao Yan, then continued:
“I have had Yua make a replica of Shinichi Naji’s watch. The serial number on the back of the watch is the same as the serial number of a safe deposit box at HSBC Bank.”

Dao Yan frowned as she looked at Zhao Xuan:

"Honey, even if we return this watch to Shinichi Naji, how can we guarantee that he won't discover that the watch was switched?"

Aizawa Keiko's expression also darkened. Yes, Shinichi wouldn't be under their control.

Just as Zhao Xuan was about to explain, Dao Ya, who had already finished her chicken leg, chuckled and said:
"Do you think the Zhenxingqi Society didn't take action to snatch Zhixin back yesterday at the French Concession docks?"

"Didn't I just say that Shinichi Naji—no, I should call him Shin—was supposed to be assisting Juu? But now, Juu hasn't shown up, while Shin has appeared at the agreed time and place."

"So, there's definitely something wrong with this Na Xin. Either he snatched something from Shiwu, or something has happened to Shiwu."

"You may not understand the rules of Zhenxingqi Society. So, the new one who was sent to assist Fifteen is, to put it bluntly, Fifteen's bodyguard."

"Now that the bodyguards are back, but Fifteen has disappeared, what will the Zhenxingqi Society think?"

“At this point, if Na Xin, who got the watch back, were kidnapped by the Zhenxingqi Society, he would dare to say that the watch did not come from Shiwu. Even if Na Xin realized that the watch had been switched, he would not say it if he did not want to die.”

Lan Zehui nodded thoughtfully, while Dao Yan asked with a serious expression:

“This isn’t safe either. What if Xin is a die-hard loyalist of the Zhenxingqi Society? In that case, he will definitely tell the people of the Zhenxingqi Society that the watch has been switched.”

Dao Ya and Zhao Xuan exchanged a glance and said in unison:
"Therefore, this plan involves an element of gambling."

Dao Yan and Lan Ze Huizi's lips twitched. Goodness, you guys are really something!
Dao Yan and Lan Ze Huizi exchanged a glance and chuckled.

"Honey, how confident are you about this plan?"

"Ninety percent!"

Aizawa Keiko exclaimed:

"Ninety percent? Wasn't there supposed to be an element of gambling involved?"

Just as Zhao Xuan was about to answer, he suddenly turned around and looked at Dao Ya:
"Xiaoya, did you wipe your hands on my clothes?"

Dao Ya blushed and quickly shook her head:

"No way, brother-in-law, don't talk nonsense!"

Dao Yan saw it clearly from the side: Dao Ya had secretly rubbed her oily fingers on the cuff of Zhao Xuan's coat with the back of her hand, and was now pretending to be nonchalant.

She suppressed a laugh and deliberately put on a serious face:
"Xiaoya, you haven't wiped the oil stains off your cuffs yet, and you still dare to argue?"

Dao Ya looked down and saw a noticeable oil stain on her cuff. Her face flushed red, and she stomped her feet and whined:
"Oh, it's just a little bit. Brother-in-law's clothes are so durable, sister, you can just wash them for him!" Zhao Xuan sighed helplessly, shook his head and smiled, pointing at her:
"Can't you eat a little more politely? You're a girl."

Aizawa Keiko was amused by the interaction between the brother and sister and quickly tried to smooth things over:
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's get back to the plan. Since we're 90% sure, we need to act quickly and figure out a way to get this counterfeit watch to the newbie."

Zhao Xuan nodded:
"Well then, Keiko, please notify the original organization as soon as possible and have them bring people over to collect Shinichi's father's belongings."

Dao Yan added:

"We also need to make sure that the original organization doesn't notice anything amiss during this process. Otherwise, given Doiyuu's personality, our plan this time will be less than 90% successful, and probably even reduced by 30% or 40%."

Daoya also put away her playful smile and said seriously:

"I can ask Qidong to keep an eye on the recent movements of the Zhenxingqi Society. After the new watch was taken back by the people of the Zhenxingqi Society, I can ask Qidong to try to get their action plan. This information should be able to be obtained by spending a little more money."

The four of them quickly finalized the details of the watch delivery by chatting amongst themselves.

Zhao Xuan looked at everyone and said with a firm gaze:
"Once the watch is successfully delivered to the new owner, the rest depends on the reaction of the Zhenxingqi Society. We need to set up a trap near HSBC in advance, so that if they start to rob the safe, we can take advantage of the chaos to get the key."

Aizawa Keiko took a deep breath: "This is a risky move, but if it succeeds, we will be one step closer to the Female Ai Project."

Dao Yan nodded: "There's no time to lose, let's split up now. Hui Zi, you go contact the original agency. Once the watch is returned, and Xiao Ya is taken away by the Zhenxingqi Society, you should get the Zhenxingqi Society's whereabouts from Qidong as soon as possible. Zhao Xuan and I will go and survey the area around HSBC Bank to see where we can ambush them."

Daoya patted her chest and said, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Then she hurriedly ran off to call Smith.

Aizawa Keiko also stood up: "Then I'll go and prepare too."

Only Zhao Xuan and Dao Yan remained in the living room. Dao Yan looked at Zhao Xuan and said softly, "Honey, do you really think this plan can succeed? I'm still a little worried."

Dao Yan was just worried that Zhenxingqi Society wouldn't fall for it. As for the Female Ai Project, they already had it anyway.

Zhao Xuan held her hand and said gently, "Don't worry, we've thought it through very thoroughly, and with Xiaoya and Huizi's help, there won't be any problems. Even if there are some unexpected events, we can adapt to them."

Dao Yan leaned on Zhao Xuan's shoulder and nodded: "Yes, I believe you."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes sparkling with a light that only they could understand.

As this plan proceeded in full swing, in the mountain city, at the headquarters of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Zhou Xiaoman was already in the secret room prepared by Shen Xing, leading the investigation team to begin organizing intelligence.

As Song Rong pushed the door open and entered, Zhou Xiaoman stopped what she was doing:

"Sister Rong, how's the situation over there?"

Song Rong smiled and walked forward, glancing at the neatly organized intelligence reports on the row of desks, and said:

"His mental fortitude is quite strong. I'm becoming more and more certain that he is Pangolin. As for whether he has anyone else to cover for, it's too early to tell."

"What about your side? Have you found any leads from the intelligence you've gathered?"

Zhou Xiaoman immediately found a piece of intelligence she had marked and handed it to Song Rong:

"Sister Rong, among the enemy's strongholds that were destroyed, this intelligence is somewhat special. It mentions a guy codenamed Sand Dune. It's certain that Sand Dune is also infiltrating our ranks, and his infiltration is even deeper than that of Pangolin."

Song Rong looked at the intelligence report in his hand, his expression gradually turning gloomy.

"Sand Dune?! Xiaoman, do you think this guy might be Pangolin's superior?"

Zhou Xiaoman shook her head:
"It doesn't seem like it. We discovered another unusual situation in the intelligence we gathered later."

As she spoke, Zhou Xiaoman continued to rummage through the documents and found one with important notes marked on it, handing it to Song Rong:

"Sister Rong, look, in this intelligence report, the person Pangolin contacted is clearly not Ding Moqun, and the intelligence report also mentions Sand Dune."

After reading the intelligence, Song Rong gave a cold smile:
"The pangolin dares to play such a two-faced trick. Since it's not Ding Moqun, Xiaoman, who do you think is more worthy of the pangolin's following than Ding Moqun?"

Zhou Xiaoman laughed along, though she didn't answer, but the two understood each other perfectly.

Woof!

Only Wang Da could make a pangolin play the double agent trick.

It is obvious that the sand dunes were the targets the pangolins were trying to cover.

And this sand dune clearly belongs to Wang Da's men.

Originally, they were just digging up a pangolin, but unexpectedly, they also unearthed a spy from the Wang Jingwei regime named Sha Qiu, and Sha Qiu was clearly of a higher rank than the pangolin.

This also suggests that the undercover officer in the dunes was likely at the deputy director level or above.

On the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters side, among those at the deputy section chief level and above, those at the section chief level who can be excluded are Ye Biean, Shen Xing, and Lu Jianping, leaving only Zhang Beiping from the General Affairs Department.

As for the deputy division chiefs, it's not easy to rule them out, but the most suspicious are Zhou Zhicheng, the deputy director of the Telecommunications Department, and Li Jinfang, the deputy director of the Operations Department.

As for Lu Mingwei, this guy is basically an open secret, he's a pangolin!

Although there is no direct evidence yet to prove that Lu Mingwei is Pangolin, Zhou Xiaoman and Song Rong both feel that Pangolin is none other than himself.

"This is all the intelligence we have compiled so far, and it's only one-third of the total. You can imagine how much intelligence Pangolin has taken from us over the years, and how many Wang Jingwei spies have infiltrated the mountain city."

"That stronghold is now definitely the most important stronghold of the pangolin. I have marked the other scattered small strongholds, and we can sweep them up together at any time."

After hearing Zhou Xiaoman's words, Song Rong did not hesitate. The reason she could still keep a close eye on Lu Mingwei was because Lu Mingwei was still clinging to a sliver of hope.

Once he's certain he's completely exposed, he'll definitely fight to the death.

Therefore, all enemy strongholds scattered in various places need to be eliminated before Lu Mingwei makes a decision.

"Xiaoman, give me all the intelligence on those strongholds. I'll lead men to wipe them out immediately. You continue to lead everyone in organizing the intelligence and see if we can also find out about Sand Dune."

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

Looking at the report from the investigation team, Boss Dai rarely smiled.
"The younger generation is truly formidable, Third Brother. Xiaoman has really inherited your skills."

Shen Xing, who was sitting on the sofa, put down the intelligence report in his hand:
"It's mainly because the conductor is good at guiding her. Xiaoman still lacks experience, so it's a good opportunity for the conductor to train her."

Over the years, Song Rong has completed no fewer than a hundred tasks, so having the experienced Song Rong mentor Zhou Xiaoman is indeed a good choice.

Just thinking about what would happen after this was over made Shen Xing look at Boss Dai with some worry:

"Director, it seems the pangolin is inescapable now, and this sand dune should also be located. But after this mission, Director, have you thought about where to place the conductor?"

Seeing Boss Dai staring at him, Shen Xing's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Boss Dai with cold sweat pouring down his face:

"Director, you can't be serious, can you?"

Boss Dai laughed heartily:

"Third brother, isn't the conductor working well with Xiaoman now? Besides, the conductor is an intelligence expert. Would it be a waste for you to have her as your deputy?"

"Don't tell me the position of deputy director of the intelligence department is reserved for Xiaoman. One reason is that she's not qualified enough right now. Another reason is that I still plan to keep Xiaoman by my side to help me for a while. What do you think?"

What else could Shen Xing say? He should have known better than to bring this up; it was just asking for trouble.

Shen Xing admitted that the conductor's overall ability and individual skills are both top-notch.

But the conductor is crazy! Who knows when she'll go crazy again and tear down his intelligence department!
"Director, why don't you consider Lao Liu and Lao Wu? The Operations Department and the Communications Department are actually quite suitable for commanders."

As soon as Shen Xing finished speaking, the door to Boss Dai's office was pushed open, and Ye Biean and Lu Jianping entered.

"Third brother, you're really something! We just arrived and we heard you digging a pit for us to fall into. My heart is sinking!"

Shen Xing looked at the two guys with extreme embarrassment. Why did they have to come at this time of year?

"Ahem, oh, it's Fifth Brother and Sixth Brother. What brings you two together?"

Ye Biean looked at Shen Xing with a half-smile:

"Third Brother, if we hadn't come, how could we have heard such heartfelt words from you!"

Lu Jianping chuckled, glanced at Shen Xing, and snorted coldly. Damn it, if the commander goes to his operations department, will the operations department dare to take action in the future?
Ye Biean thought that once Song Rong arrived at his telecommunications office, it wouldn't be long—ten days to half a month—before Song Rong had cracked all the telegrams he received.

The thought of this situation sent chills down Ye Bi'an's spine.

The Telecommunications Department cannot take the blame for this.

Boss Dai smiled slightly, then his expression turned serious:
"Alright, why did you two come together? What's going on?"

The two walked to the sofa and sat down. Lu Jianping looked at Boss Dai and said:

"Director, the Commander just called me and said she wants to transfer a group of people from the Operations Division to carry out a classified mission. I said I'd ask for her permission first and then get back to her. The Commander is still waiting for me in my office now."

Lu Jianping came to ask for instructions because he dared not arbitrarily transfer the manpower of the Action Department to Song Rong. Who knows what she was going to do with her people?
What if Song Rong leads the action team to destroy the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics' headquarters? Where can he go to seek justice?

“I agree to this. The conductor has indeed been on a classified mission recently. Weren’t you there last night?”

Lu Jianping nodded with a smile.

He was present, but Song Rong wanted to use the people from the Action Department. Even if he could guess what Song Rong was going to do with them, he was still uneasy without Boss Dai's endorsement.

(End of this chapter)