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

Chapter 364 Controlling the Field
And so, Jon's gaze followed Zhao Xuan's every move.

But what happened next almost made Jon Snow give up on eliminating Chen Yibo and instead turn around and kill Zhao Xuan!
All that could be seen was Zhao Xuan with the men from the 76th Operations Division, along with military police and secret agents sent by Suzuki Haruko to assist them after she had come to her senses.

Zhao Xuan immediately separated Liu Shiran and her assistant.

What Jon Snow found most unbelievable was that, during the process of separating the two, Zhao Xuan, whether intentionally or unintentionally, actually knocked the camera out of Liu Shiran's assistant's hand and then stepped on it.

At that time, not only was Qiong En, who had been paying close attention to Zhao Xuan, completely bewildered, but even Liu Shiran and her assistant, who were preparing to take action, were also completely confused.

The tools used in the crime are gone!
Before they could react, Zhao Xuan had already led his men to keep an eye on Xu Chongshan and Hua Yun of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, leaving them with no chance to take advantage of the situation.

Under someone else's nose, even if Xu Chongshan were willing to risk his life, he couldn't kill Chen Yibo; instead, he would just lose his life for nothing.

After taking control of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) personnel, Zhao Xuan immediately led the remaining men to the Military Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (JBI).

Like Jon, Zheng Yi had been watching Zhao Xuan ever since he made his move.

Seeing Zhao Xuan leading his men towards them, Zheng Yi's lips twitched slightly. Was this guy carrying a humanoid scanner?
In less than two minutes, Zhao Xuan and Suzuki Haruko, who was leading the charge from behind, had taken control of the situation.

The Military Intelligence Bureau, the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, and the underground Communist Party have completely lost their opportunity to assassinate Chen Yibo.

Now, all three parties hate Zhao Xuan to the point of grinding their teeth.

The Japanese were too busy dealing with Chen Yibo to care, but Zhao Xuan had to open his mouth and call out for Ma Shangcheng. He then precisely countered and attacked, completely thwarting the assassination attempt by the three forces and nipping their hopes in the bud.

Looking at the now quiet lobby, Lan Zehui smiled slightly. She seemed to understand why Zhao Xuan was protecting Chen Yibo.

Just now, when Chen Yibo was giving his speech on behalf of Wang Da, Lan Zehuizi noticed that Zhao Xuan was listening very attentively.

So, Lan Zehui thought, could it be that Zhao Xuan really harbored unrealistic fantasies about the Wang Jingwei government?

But it doesn't matter.

Moreover, Zhao Xuan was in charge of the initial survey of Zhizhen Garden. If something really goes wrong, although Suzuki Haruko bears the greatest responsibility, Zhao Xuan also bears joint responsibility.

Seeing that the situation was under control, Haruko Suzuki breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stepped forward:
"Zhao Sang, thank you very much. If it weren't for you, it would have taken a lot of effort to control the situation just now."

Seeing that Zhao Xuan nodded without speaking, Suzuki Haruko quickly turned to look at Sasaki:

"Take away all the people who just started the trouble immediately."

After speaking, Suzuki Haruko looked at Chen Yibo, who was being protected by Ma Shangcheng:

"Mr. Chen, shall we continue?"

Chen Yibo laughed heartily and said in a very cheerful tone:
"Ladies and gentlemen, although there was a slight hiccup, today's press conference has been a complete success. After I finish explaining the East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Agreement signed between Chairman Wang and the Japanese Empire, you can all head to the ball and relax!"

The chubby guy who had been watching from the side narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at Zhao Xuan, and then smiled:

"I have to say, Zhao Sang is really good at controlling the situation. He managed to completely control the situation in just two minutes."

Michiko Sakai replied with sparkling eyes:
"From the first time I met Zhao Sang, I thought she was very good. Teacher, wasn't Zhao Sang cooperating with us back then? What happened later?"

Tu Feiyuan sighed. He regretted it too, but there was nothing he could do. It was absolutely impossible for the original organization and Zhao Xuan to be together.

However, based on Zhao Xuan's actions and what Lan Zehuizi was watching, Doiyuu felt a little worried.

Uchiyama Yokono and Uchiyama Mizuki also witnessed Zhao Xuan's decisive action.

In their opinion, something really should happen on the scene today.

Kagesa is coming to Shanghai soon, and the formation of the Mei Agency is unstoppable.

Under these circumstances, the intelligence forces in Shanghai naturally need to band together for mutual support.

After all, the Mei Agency has made a strong entry into Shanghai, and even the old Shanghai powerhouse, 76, has been incorporated into the Mei Agency's subordinate departments.

The appearance of such an intelligence agency in Shanghai is really not good news for people like Tu Feiyuan.

When Zhao Xuan made his move, Lan Zehui did not stop him.

This seemed to give them a hint that the Special Higher Police were planning to form an alliance with the Mei Agency!

"Mizuki, do you think the Special Higher Police might really be connected to the Mei Agency?"

Mizuki Uchiyama shook her head:

"I don't know, but Suzuki Haruko will definitely give the Special Higher Police a bad review for what happened today."

"And then there's Ma Shangcheng. Suzuki Haruko also saw his performance this time. It seems like Ma Shangcheng was acting on Zhao Sang's orders, but in reality, he should know that Suzuki Haruko will definitely report his performance to Yingzuo."

Yokono Uchiyama nodded; none of those present were simple characters.

Were there no journalists and celebrities among this group who wanted to assassinate Chen Yibo?
Uchiyama Yokono didn't think so; he was certain that there were underground party members and Kuomintang agents mixed in among this group.

The situation just now was very dangerous for Chen Yibo.

Standing to the side, they could see very clearly that, given the situation just now, Chen Yibo had no one protecting him.

If it weren't for Zhao Xuan, Ma Shangcheng wouldn't have stood up for Chen Yibo.

By doing this, even if there were members of the Military Intelligence Bureau or the underground Communist Party among the crowd, they would not have an opportunity to assassinate Chen Yibo.

But compared to the exposure of those in the Military Intelligence Bureau and the underground party, Chen Yibo's safety was clearly more important.

Furthermore, Chen Yibo's speech today has already achieved its purpose.

The East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Agreement alone, signed by Yingzuo and Wang Da, earned Yingzuo a great deal of credit, and at the same time made everyone understand that the Wang government's so-called indirect approach to saving the country had been implemented.

This resulted in a win-win situation for both the newly established Wang Jingwei government and Yingzuo.

Zhao Xuan had completely lost interest in Chen Yibo's next speech.

Lan Zehui and Zhao Xuan stood aside, completely ignoring Chen Yibo's speech, and instead whispered among themselves.

“Ah Xuan, if you really want to do a good job for Ying Zuo on behalf of Ah Yan, you don’t need to go to so much trouble. I can get Ah Yan to come to the Special Higher Police, so we won’t have to worry about others.”

Zhao Xuan hadn't expected Lan Zehuizi to think that way about his performance just now.

But it doesn't matter, it's good to think this way.

“Huizi, it’s impossible for Ayan to leave No. 76. As long as Uncle is at No. 76, Ayan will not leave.”

Lan Zehui sighed. Dao Yan's fighting ability was something she valued highly.

Several times, Aizawa Keiko considered whether to bring Dao Yan to the Special Higher Police.

After hearing Zhao Xuan's words, Lan Zehuizi also gave up the idea. The main reason was that if Dao Yan came to the Special Higher Police, then Lan Zehuizi would have no chance at all.

After Chen Yibo finished speaking, everyone was invited to the ball on the second floor.

This time, no one left early.

Because what follows is the scene of Chen Yibo's dealings with celebrities from all walks of life in Shanghai.

The Kuomintang secret police, underground Communist Party members, and Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong) personnel did not leave. They were still looking for an opportunity to assassinate Chen Yibo.

However, with Zhao Xuan's previous involvement, Suzuki Haruko has become more strict in her supervision of the ball, making their chances even slimmer.

Just as the ball at Zhizhen Garden was beginning, at 76 Jisifeier Road, with the cooperation of Dao Yan and Miao Xue, an operation aimed at eliminating dissidents from within and destroying the telecommunications department was also in full swing.

While Ding Moqun was attending a ball, Miao Xue and Dao Yan went all out.

Inside the medical room, Yang Huamei was extremely busy.

Just two hours later, the number of injured people who had been severely tortured and sent to the infirmary had reached the tens.

Dao Yan showed no mercy and immediately called in Li Xiao, an interrogator, to conduct the interrogation.

None of the telecommunications staff members who were taken into the interrogation room came out unscathed.

This caused widespread panic throughout the telecommunications department.

Furthermore, with Fan Dingfang and Qian Xiasheng completely obedient to Dao Yan, the people in the telecommunications department had absolutely no ability to resist.

Moreover, the people on the list provided by Miao Xue almost died in the interrogation room.

Those people were all die-hard loyalists of Ding Moqun, or rather, they were people Ding Moqun had placed in the telecommunications department a long time ago.

After two hours of uninterrupted interrogation, the telecommunications department was practically empty.

Now, only Dao Yan and Wang Yiya remain intact.

Inside the medical room, Yang Huamei watched as the seriously injured wailed on their hospital beds, while the lightly injured sat listlessly in the corridor, their eyes vacant and looking like they were questioning the meaning of life. She was shocked and wanted to ask Miao Xue what was going on today.
After arranging for the doctors and nurses temporarily transferred from the hospital to treat the injured, Yang Huamei hurriedly ran to the canteen.

It's lunchtime now, and the clinic staff take turns eating. Yang Huamei was supposed to go to the next shift.

However, upon seeing Miao Xue enter the cafeteria, Yang Huamei quickly changed shifts and rushed to the cafeteria.

Seeing Miao Xue sitting at the last table, Yang Huamei quickly got her food and sat down.

"Miaomiao, what are we doing today? We can't send any more people to the infirmary. There's barely any room to walk in the corridor now."

Miao Xue naturally knew what Yang Huamei wanted to ask.

Miao Xue first placed one of the chicken legs from her bowl into Yang Huamei's bowl, then said softly:

"Don't ask any more questions, it's just a task assigned by Ding Moqun."

"It has no impact on others."

Yang Huamei bit her lip, her smile almost overflowing as she looked at the chicken leg in the bowl.

Sure enough, Miaomiao still cared about her, knowing that her favorite food was braised chicken legs from the cafeteria.

Just now when she went to get food, all the braised chicken legs were sold out. Yang Huamei thought she wouldn't be able to eat any today, but unexpectedly, her Miaomiao had already prepared some for her.

After Miao Xue finished saying what Yang Huamei wanted to hear, her voice suddenly rose slightly:
"If the infirmary isn't enough, then we'll use the yard. They haven't been cleared of suspicion yet. Sending them to the infirmary is just a matter of basic humanity. Otherwise, who cares whether they live or die?"

Hearing Miao Xue's cold words, Yang Huamei laughed while inwardly complaining.

Ever since she started working with Miao Xue, she has always been this cold and aloof, and her words are extremely irritating and impolite.

But only Yang Huamei knew that Miao Xue was a thoughtful, reliable, and kind girl who cared deeply for her friends but was unwilling to show it and instead silently put her feelings into action.

Indeed, in Yang Huamei's eyes, Miao Xue was a very lovable comrade.

She may appear cold, but she's warm-hearted, especially towards herself, taking meticulous care of her.

Of course, these are just Yang Huamei's thoughts.

For Miao Xue, Yang Huamei's thoughts were completely different.

Miao Xue protected Yang Huamei simply because she didn't want Yang Huamei's exposure to affect her own life.

For Miao Xue, Yang Huamei was merely a means to better integrate into the underground party and prepare for future promotions.

As for being cold on the outside but warm on the inside?

I'm sorry, no, not at all!

Putting aside Miao Xue's two reasons for her feelings towards Yang Huamei, apart from Zhao Xuan, Miao Xue treats everyone and everything with icy indifference, her face is cold and her heart is even colder!

Noticing Yu Du leading the group in to get food, Yang Huamei lowered her head and asked:

"Miaomiao, isn't Yu Du one of Deputy Director Wang's men? What's he doing getting so much food?"

"Deliver the food to the telecommunications department. Okay, eat up. Don't ask any more questions. I'll tell you after get off work."

Yang Huamei smiled and nodded repeatedly, feeling even happier as she munched on the chicken leg.

It's 1 p.m. at noon.

Miao Xue entered the telecommunications section chief's office. Dao Yan and Wang Yiya were sitting at the desk. Upon seeing Miao Xue enter, Dao Yan said coldly:

"What, now it's our turn?"

Miao Xue replied expressionlessly:
“The people in the Telecommunications Department, except for the two of you, have all been screened. I’m just here to tell you to get ready to recruit new people. The people in your Telecommunications Department were very stubborn in the interrogation room. Li Xiao has taken down their livelihood.”

Every telecommunications staff member who entered the interrogation room was subjected to Li Xiao's barbed needle torture.

When they came out, all ten of their fingers were rotten, and about 10% of them didn't make it and died in the interrogation room.

The infirmary is now filled with wounded soldiers, and the morgue is overflowing.

The telecommunications department exists in name only.

Wang Yiya was somewhat convinced. Did Ding Moqun really mean that?

How did things become so outrageous when they got to Dao Yan and Miao Xue?
Wang Yiya began to suspect that this was something Dao Yan and Miao Xue had planned together.

After hearing Miao Xue's words, Dao Yan was secretly pleased. Her goal had been achieved. Now the real show was about to begin, and she was just waiting for Ding Moqun to return to carry out the final step of the plan.

"Are you done talking? If you are, you can leave now. The Telecommunications Department doesn't welcome you."

Miao Xue gave Wang Yiya and Dao Yan a cold look, then turned and left the telecommunications department.

Meanwhile, in a teahouse on Rue Pétain in the French Concession of Shanghai.

Dao Ya looked at Liu Manping and Song Yuanyuan sitting beside her and said in a clear voice:

"Master Yuanyuan, has Uncle Song's location been confirmed?"

Song Yuanyuan replied with her eyebrows furrowed:

“My father was originally going to Zhizhen Garden, but he was taken away halfway there. I secretly followed him and confirmed that he was taken to the Hua Mao Hotel.”

(End of this chapter)