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

Chapter 358 Danger
Yi Xincheng immediately slapped himself twice:

"I'm sorry, Director. I acted impulsively. I trusted Chen Yuliang before I had investigated the matter thoroughly, and I almost got into a conflict with Section Chief Dao."

Ding Moqun waved his hand:
"Alright, you can all leave now. I'll remember your contributions this time. Ms. Suzuki, shall we have a chat?"

After the others left, Ding Moqun and Suzuki Haruko sat down on the sofa.

"Miss Suzuki, it has been confirmed that Mr. Chen will enter Shanghai through the West Gate at 2 PM this afternoon. Lord Kagesa has entrusted you with the task of protecting him. I hope Miss Suzuki will not let her guard down."

"Of course, Director Ding. You didn't keep me here just to say this, did you?"

Ding Moqun smiled and poured Suzuki Haruko a glass of water:

“I am very sorry about Chen Yuliang’s matter. Miss Suzuki’s behavior today suggests that Lord Kagesa did not inform you of the situation. I have heard that Lord Kagesa and your elder brother Suzuki Jiro have a very good relationship. Suzuki Jiro is well aware of this.”

Seeing that Suzuki Haruko's face had turned dark, Ding Moqun calmly picked up his water glass and took a sip.

Haruko Suzuki looked at Ding Moqun with a half-smile:
"Director Ding, don't try to play these little tricks on me. I've done far more of this kind of sowing discord than you have."

After saying that, Haruko Suzuki got up and left.

Ding Moqun did not stop him. Some things can be accomplished simply by planting a seed in the mind of the target; there's no need to rush.

After Suzuki Haruko left, Ding Moqun went to the infirmary.

There is a dedicated morgue here.

Upon seeing Ding Moqun enter, Zhang Sanjin hurriedly ran forward:
"director."

Ding Moqun nodded, stepped forward, stood next to Yang Huamei, and asked:
"How about it?"

Yang Huamei, wearing a mask, spoke in a leisurely voice:
"It has been confirmed that he is dead, and there is no evidence of medication or similar conditions."

Looking at Chen Yuliang's pale face, Ding Moqun nodded:

"Okay, leave it for one day, then dump it in a mass grave tomorrow at noon."

Zhang Sanjin quickly responded, and Yang Huamei didn't say anything more. After saying goodbye to Ding Moqun, she left the morgue.

"He was killed by a single shot with a knife?"

Zhang Sanjin nodded:
"Yes, Director. When I arrived, Wang Yiya had already fired a second shot."

Ding Moqun's lips twitched; this was the first time he had ever doubted himself.

He had always thought Wang Yiya was a member of the underground Communist Party, but well, after Chen Yuliang died, Wang Yiya even finished him off with a shot.

If Ding Moqun still believes that Wang Yiya is a member of the underground Communist Party under these circumstances, then he is a fool.

After letting out a soft sigh, Ding Moqun raised his hand and patted Zhang Sanjin on the shoulder:

"Let's proceed with the follow-up plan. Since they're not underground party members, let's see if they're Kuomintang agents."

Zhang Sanjin chuckled as he agreed to Ding Moqun's suggestion, but inwardly he was full of complaints.

Being Ding Moqun's niece, I wonder what sins Dao Yan committed in her past life?

If the first plan was just to test whether Dao Yan was a member of the underground party, then the second plan was a complete disaster.

Zhang Sanjin didn't know why Ding Moqun had become so anxious lately, as if he was rushing to meet deadlines for everything he did.

However, as a qualified lackey, Zhang Sanjin could only do his best to complete the tasks assigned by Ding Moqun.

Chen Yuliang's death did not cause much of a stir at No. 76.

After lunch, I learned that Ding Moqun had suddenly called another meeting.

Dao Yan and Wang Yiya entered the conference room together. At this time, apart from Ma Shangcheng and Yi Xincheng, who had led the team out to assist Suzuki Haruko, everyone else was in the conference room.

Ding Moqun sat in the first seat, followed by Wang Ningyu and Miao Xue. Two seats were left vacant, one for Dao Yan and the other for Ma Shangcheng.

Sitting behind were Fan Dingfang, Zhang Sanjin, Qian Xiasheng, Li Mingde, Sun Ligang, and Xie Biran, a person who surprised even Dao Yan.

Xie must be a traitor to the underground party. He disappeared for a long time because he failed to complete the task assigned by Ding Moqun. Dao Yan had almost forgotten about him.

Unexpectedly, I saw him again in the conference room today.

After Dao Yan and Wang Yiya took their seats, Ding Moqun spoke with a serious expression:
"Everyone is here now."

"As you all know, soon, No. 76 will officially become a directly subordinate unit of the Mei Agency."

"Therefore, before that, we must eliminate the hidden dangers within 76 and leave a good impression on General Kagesa."

Everyone looked at each other in confusion, wondering what Ding Moqun meant by those words.
We just exposed Chen Yuliang, and now they're saying things like this. Could it be that there are other enemy agents lurking inside the 76th Division?

"Alright, I won't say anything more. Now, Zhang Sanjin, distribute the documents to everyone."

Zhang Sanjin quickly got up and handed out a stack of documents to everyone.

After receiving the document, Dao Yan slowly opened it, but after reading for a while, Dao Yan's expression became extremely gloomy.

Wang Yiya also looked at the document in her hand in surprise.

People from other departments, however, looked at Dao Yan and Wang Yiya with surprise.

Miao Xue, who was sitting below Wang Ningyu, glanced at Dao Yan, then silently looked away and continued looking at the documents in her hands.

The document contained a simple statement: Ding Moqun's informant had obtained crucial intelligence that a Kuomintang agent was lurking within the 76th Telecommunications Division.

The code name of this spy was even more alarming to everyone.

Yucca!
The old folks at No. 76 are very familiar with this code name; it's been the subject of much controversy before.

But didn't Yulan escape? Why does this document say that Yulan is still lurking in No. 76?
Wang Ningyu also looked at the document in her hand with a solemn expression. She had read the information about Fengweilan. It said that Fengweilan, also known as Chen Jun, was a Kuomintang agent. Because of Su Bai's betrayal, Chen Jun, knowing that he could no longer hide, seized the opportunity to kill Su Bai and escaped from Shanghai.

But now it's said that Phoenix Tail Orchid is still lurking in No. 76, so what's the deal with this Chen Jun?

A case of the fox spirit replacing the prince?
Fan Dingfang and Qian Xiasheng were both veterans of the Action Section, so they were naturally very familiar with the code name Phoenix Tail Orchid.

The fact that Yulan was still lurking in the telecommunications department made the two of them startled and they couldn't help but wonder if Ding Moqun had been deceived.

Ding Moqun looked at everyone's various expressions and a slight smile appeared on his lips:
"Has everyone finished reading it? What are your thoughts?"

Now, everyone's attention fell on Dao Yan and Wang Yiya.

Wang Yiya was extremely anxious, wondering if Ding Moqun was testing her this time, or if he had already obtained certain evidence, just like with Chen Yuliang.

If it's the latter, then the situation is terrible.

Wang Yiya didn't know about other things, but she was certain that Dao Yan was a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

They've collaborated several times already, and sometimes Wang Yiya wonders if Dao Yan is actually Youhu.

But Wang Yiya never imagined that Dao Yan would be a phoenix tail orchid.

Now, the document was right in front of him, stating that the Kuomintang's Phoenix Orchid was infiltrated at No. 76, and specifically pointed out that it was in the Telecommunications Section.

Based on this alone, Wang Yiya felt that the clue was very obvious: it was Dao Yan.

Of course, this was a conclusion that Wang Yiya deduced after learning that Dao Yan was a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Moreover, if Ding Moqun had known, he definitely wouldn't have convened this meeting.

In other words, Ding Moqun was certain that Yuweilan was lurking in the Telecommunications Department, but he was unsure who Yuweilan was within the Telecommunications Department.
After letting out a slight sigh of relief, Wang Yiya stared intently at Ding Moqun:

"Director, could there be something wrong with this intelligence? Could it be a divisive tactic by the enemy?"

"Now is a critical time for 76. At this time, we all become very cautious, and the enemy may also take advantage of this period to cause chaos within our 76."

After listening to Wang Yiya's words, Fan Dingfang and Qian Xiasheng both nodded slightly in agreement.

Anyway, neither of them believed that there were Kuomintang agents lurking in the communications section; otherwise, the 76th's telegrams would have been in plain text long ago.

What secrets does 76 still have?

Even Wang Ningyu now felt that Wang Yiya's opinion was correct.

Wang Ningyu had met many people in the telecommunications department, but none of them ever struck her as suspicious.

Moreover, the person Wang Ningyu least doubted was Dao Yan.

If Dao Yan is a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, then he was probably exposed when the Special Higher Police arrested Mao Sanlin last time.

You have to understand, Mao Sanlin was the deputy station chief of the Shanghai station. It's laughable to Wang Ningyu that a covert agent could capture the deputy station chief of the Shanghai station.

Therefore, in Wang Ningyu's mind, Dao Yan could never be a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Furthermore, Chen Yuliang's case proves that Dao Yan is not a member of the underground Communist Party, nor is Wang Yiya, so Dao Yan's identity is absolutely not in question.

"Director Ding, Deputy Section Chief Wang is right. We've reached a critical juncture. It would be most shameful if internal strife broke out. If General Yingzuo found out, he might doubt the capabilities of our 76th Division."

"Furthermore, let me be frank: any department within our 76th Division could have enemy agents lurking there, but the Telecommunications Section is absolutely not one of them!"

Ding Moqun simply smiled after hearing this, without answering Wang Yiya and Wang Ningyu's questions, but instead looked at Dao Yan and asked:
"Xiao Dao, what do you think?"

I think it's bullshit!
Dao Yan pursed her lips, her expression cold as she looked at Ding Moqun:

"Director, our telecommunications department is willing to accept the investigation and review. The innocent will clear themselves."

Ding Moqun clapped his hands:

"it is good!"

"Xiao Dao, your words are enough. Xie Biran, now that things have come to this, you should say something too."

Xie Biran appeared very composed. After slowly rising, he first nodded to everyone before speaking:
"After receiving this intelligence, the director talked to me. When Chen Jun was mentioned, I had some doubts. But after I saw Chen Jun's photo, I can tell you with certainty that Chen Jun, who used the code name Phoenix Tail Orchid to kill Su Bai and escape from Shanghai, was actually a member of the underground party. His code name was not Phoenix Tail Orchid at all."

"So, we came to the conclusion that the real Phoenix Tail Orchid was still lurking inside our 76th Division. Most importantly, we obtained this intelligence, which clearly pointed out that a Kuomintang agent had been lurking in the Telecommunications Section for a long time. Combined with the previous escape of the fake Phoenix Tail Orchid, we could conclude that the Kuomintang agent who had been lurking in the Telecommunications Section for a long time was Phoenix Tail Orchid!"

Hearing her senior's name again filled Dao Yan with grief.

At that time, Su Bai was carrying out a suicide mission. Moreover, it was a suicide mission carried out in cooperation with the underground party.

The purpose was to ensure that Dao Yan, as Ding Moqun's niece, could continue to safely infiltrate No. 76.

After all, the cub and the girl were already dead at that time, or at least that's what everyone thought back then.

And the Phoenix Tail Orchid has been brought into the open again. If the Military Intelligence Bureau does not take action, it is only a matter of time before Dao Yan is exposed.

That's why the Su Bai suicide mission plan came about.

It could be said that Su Bai came to die for Dao Yan.

This can be seen as Su Bai's care for his junior as a senior.

In other words, this was a decision made by the Military Intelligence Bureau to abandon Su Bai, a highly valuable but not irreplaceable piece, in order to preserve its most valuable asset.

Dao Yan was very agitated at this moment. Her senior had risked his life to help her conceal her identity, and the underground party had abandoned a comrade who had helped her complete her undercover work.

Today, however, it was ruined by a traitor from the underground party.

"Does everyone understand now? It's not that I don't believe Chen Jun is Fengweilan, but rather that Chen Jun has never been a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau from beginning to end."

"Although I don't understand what kind of agreement the Military Intelligence Bureau and the underground party reached at that time, thankfully, the lie was eventually exposed."

"Everyone, now that you all understand, I will hand over the investigation task on the Telecommunications Section to Xiao Dao and Wang Yiya. After all, they did a very good job in the task of arresting Chen Yuliang."

This left not only Wang Ningyu and the others speechless, but even Dao Yan and Wang Yiya were dumbfounded.

What does Ding Moqun mean by this?
Just now, we said that Phoenix Tail Orchid, who had been lurking in the 76th Division for a long time, was in the Telecommunications Section. Now, well, the task of finding Phoenix Tail Orchid has been handed over to the head and deputy head of the Telecommunications Section.

Does Ding Moqun intend to investigate and arrest, or does he want to let the matter drop?

Inside the meeting room, only Dao Yan and Wang Yiya were experiencing turbulent emotions.

They have now realized that this is still Ding Moqun testing them.

Moreover, this test was more dangerous and swift than the one Chen Yuliang had done.

How much does Ding Moqun actually know?
This was the biggest question in Wang Yiya's and Dao Yan's minds.

Moreover, if this task is entrusted to the two of them, and they make even the slightest mistake, Dao Yan will face utter ruin.

"From now on, no one in the Telecommunications Department shall leave the Telecommunications Department until the matter is investigated and Fengweilan is caught. Three meals a day will be delivered to you. Xiaodao and Wang Yiya, you will have to stay in the Telecommunications Department for the next few days."

"So, you guys need to put in a little more effort and get the yucca plants out as soon as possible."

"Of course, I will also have the intelligence department assist you in completing this mission."

At this point, Ding Moqun turned his gaze to Miao Xue.

Miao Xue, who had remained silent since the start of the meeting, slowly raised her head and looked at Ding Moqun.

"Section Chief Miao, I'll have to trouble you to assist Section Chief Dao in completing this mission. The problem lies within our 76th Division, and we must resolve it quickly. So, no matter what means you use, you must find Fengweilan as soon as possible, understand?"

Miao Xue didn't say anything, but simply nodded silently.

After the meeting ended, Wang Ningyu waited until the very end, and when only Dao Yan and Wang Yiya remained in the conference room, she stopped the two of them.

"Ayan, I believe in you and I believe in the Telecommunications Department. However, since there is an intelligence source for this matter, we have to investigate. I'll leave the rest to you."

"You don't need to worry about three meals a day. I'll also arrange for someone to prepare your daily necessities. If you want to take a shower, remember to contact me and I'll personally take you both out."

Dao Yan smiled and replied:

"Ningyu, thank you."

Wang Ningyu sighed, gently patted Dao Yan's shoulder, and then turned and left the conference room.

After everyone else had left, Dao Yan turned to look at Wang Yiya:
"It seems the last incident had a huge impact. Now Ding Moqun has started to test me constantly. You've been dragged into this mess because of me."

Wang Yiya was startled and quickly looked around. Dao Yan smiled and shook her head.

"Don't worry, there's no eavesdropping in the conference room."

"Dao, in this situation, let's not talk about who's implicated whom. If Phoenix Tail Orchid really is lurking in the Telecommunications Department, then we'll be in a very passive position."

Dao Yan nodded without changing his expression, but his heart was filled with bitterness. It really was more real than pearls; the orchid was right in front of him.

Last time, Dao Yan did his best to help her save Chen Yuliang. If Feng Weilan is really in the Telecommunications Department, Wang Yiya must help Dao Yan save Feng Weilan no matter what.

Wang Yiya is not one to like owing favors.

Besides, we're all allies now, how can we stand by and watch our allies be wiped out one by one by the enemy?

"Let's take one step at a time."

Number 76, the office of the head of the intelligence section.

When Miao Xue returned, she was still looking at the documents that had been distributed at the meeting.

Sitting at her desk, Miao Xue looked at the document again and again, her eyes flashing with cold light, her face icy, and her whole being as cold as an iceberg.

After putting down the documents, Miao Xue looked up at the ceiling, which was Ding Moqun's office. Miao Xue was certain that there was a listening device in her office.

But Miao Xue wasn't afraid at all. After putting down the documents and glancing at the ceiling, she immediately grabbed the phone and dialed:
"I am Miao Xue, the head of the 76th Intelligence Section. Please transfer me to the Special Higher Police's Intelligence Advisory Section. I am looking for Section Chief Zhao Xuan."

The news of the newly formed Intelligence Advisory Section of the Special Higher Police had spread by noon.

When Miao Xue heard the news, her heart almost flew away. She thought about resigning from No. 76 and following the section chief.

The intelligence advisory department also has a secretary position, which Miao Xue felt she was very suitable for.

But later, Miao Xue suppressed her impulse. She knew that she could maximize her role if she was on the 76th.

Moreover, Miao Xue was also worried about Yang Huamei, that simpleton.

If she leaves and Yang Huamei is accidentally exposed, there will be no one to save her.

Furthermore, being infiltrated into No. 76 was an organizational decision. If Miao Xue wanted to advance and better assist the section chief in the future, she needed to be a good girl, follow orders, avoid mistakes, and continuously accumulate merits.

Once the Japanese are defeated, Miao Xue is certain that, based on her contributions to the underground party at No. 76, she will return to Yan'an and at least start as the head of a department.

This is what the section chief needs her to do, and it's the goal he set for her from the very beginning.

As soon as the call connected, Miao Xue took a deep breath, a bright smile spreading across her face, her icy demeanor instantly melting away.
"Section Chief, it's me."

"Today, Director Ding convened a meeting, and at the meeting..."

After telling Zhao Xuan the details of the meeting, Miao Xue calmed down and waited for his instructions.

"Is that so? Okay, Section Chief, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Miao Xue, who had returned to her icy demeanor, looked towards the door:

"Yuan Fang!"

"coming!"

No sooner had Miao Xue finished speaking than Yuan Fang, dressed in a suit and tie, burst in with a fawning smile.

"Section Chief, are you looking for me?"

"Go to the archives and retrieve the files of everyone in the telecommunications department. Gather everyone in the intelligence department, and tell them to put down their work and assemble in the conference room."

"Yes!"

Inside the office of the head of the Intelligence Advisory Section of the Special Higher Police on Wusong Road in Shanghai.

After Zhao Xuan finished his call with Miao Xue, he looked expressionlessly at the two people who had come to interview for the secretary position.

One of these two is Lin Jieru, Zhao Xuan's designated secretary and also his future subordinate.

From the moment she received Zhao Xuan's instructions, Lin Jieru was so happy she was almost dizzy, and she felt light as a feather.

She never imagined that one day she would be able to follow Chen Guang directly and even infiltrate the Special Higher Police. It was like a dream.

But after arriving at the Special Higher Police Department, Lin Jieru discovered a problem. Wasn't she supposed to be the secretary? Why is there now another person competing with her?
The other person is Huang Qian.

That's right, it's Huang Qian, codenamed Nan Yan, who came to Shanghai with a mission, determined to infiltrate the original organization, and then find a way to contact the Zhenxingqi Society to get the location of those national treasures.

The reason she came to the Special Higher Police for the interview was naturally because she had already agreed to stay in Shanghai and assist the original agency as a liaison with Zhou Hao, thus becoming a member of the original agency.

But this morning, Michiko suddenly approached her and asked her to apply for the position of secretary in the newly established Intelligence Advisory Section of the Special Higher Police.

Huang Qian felt like the sky had fallen.

If the Special Higher Police arrive, how will she remain in her original agency?

Most importantly, what about her mission?
She had no way to refute Michiko's words.

Firstly, Huang Qian had only been in Shanghai for a short time and was a new face.

Even within the original organization, only a limited number of people knew of her existence.

Such a person is best suited to infiltrate the newly established intelligence department.

Moreover, Michiko practically ordered her to come, and in order to maintain her public image, Huang Qian had no choice but to agree to give it a try.

Of course, Huang Qian only intended to come and go through the motions, but she didn't expect to make it all the way to the final interview stage.

Huang Qian wondered, she hadn't shown any extraordinary talent or done anything eye-catching throughout the whole process, so how did she make it to the final round?
She was waiting to go back to Michiko after being eliminated to explain the situation, continue to infiltrate the original organization, and continue to complete her mission.

But now, well, to be honest, Huang Qian panicked. She was really afraid that Zhao Xuan would specifically ask for her in the end.

Huang Qian didn't want this feeling of winning without effort at all.

Of course, Zhao Xuan's involvement was partly responsible for Huang Qian's advancement to the final interview round.

(End of this chapter)