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

Chapter 386 Counterattack
These days, morale is low, and it's getting harder and harder to lead a team.

Not long after Dao Ya left, Zhang Sanjin pushed open the door and came in.

"Boss, the hunters seem to be silent."

Ding Moqun nodded slightly. The reason Yingzuo was able to obtain the information that Liu Shiren was Chunfeng was because of the hunter Ding Moqun had planted within the underground party.

In Ding Moqun's view, this chess piece was even more important than the pangolin.

What's more, Ding Moqun later learned that the pangolin wasn't one of his people at all.

But the hunter, Ding Moqun is definitely one of his own people, and only loyal to him.

"It's better to remain silent. The information he provided this time was accurate. However, since Liu Shiren escaped, the underground party will likely conduct a rigorous investigation. It's better for them to stay silent."

Zhang Sanjin nodded, then couldn't help but ask:

"Director, I heard that the Mei Agency arrested Miss Dao Ya. What's the situation now?"

Ding Moqun looked at Zhang Sanjin with surprise. Why would this chubby boy be so concerned about Dao Ya's situation?

In Zhang Sanjin's heart, Dao Ya was a lively and lovely little girl.

Previously, Dao Ya would call him "Sanpang" repeatedly, which, although somewhat teasing, never made Zhang Sanjin feel that Dao Ya disliked or mocked him.

Before Zhao Xuan married Dao Yan, Zhang Sanjin was the one who picked up and dropped off Dao Ya at school every day.

Zhang Sanjin's younger sister starved to death years ago. Dao Ya's appearance gave Zhang Sanjin the feeling of having a younger sister by his side again.

Although Zhang Sanjin had less and less contact with Dao Ya later on, he still cared about her silently.

When Zhang Sanjin heard that Dao Ya had been captured by the Mei Agency, he was extremely worried.

The report on the hunter's situation could have been delayed a little, since the hunter had already fallen silent.

However, as soon as Zhang Sanjin confirmed the hunter's situation, he couldn't wait to run to see Ding Moqun, just to find out about Dao Ya's situation. As for reporting the hunter's current status, that was just a side thing.

"Xiaoya has been taken back by Ah Xuan, and she's fine."

Zhang Sanjin breathed a sigh of relief and said with a fawning smile:

"It's alright. Well then, Director, I'll go back to work now."

Seeing Ding Moqun wave his hand, Zhang Sanjin turned and left the director's office.

In the corridor, Zhang Sanjin's henchmen quickly caught up. Zhang Sanjin stopped, thought carefully, and then said:

"You've been with me for years, do you still remember what Miss Daoya likes to eat?"

Zhang Sanjin's younger brother was named Shunzi, and he had been following Zhang Sanjin for a long time.

Although Zhang Sanjin was in charge of taking Dao Ya to school, Shunzi was always selling things outside Shenjiang University. She was following Zhang Sanjin's orders to protect Dao Ya in the vicinity.

"Of course I remember, Brother Xin, I'll go buy it right away."

At the gate of No. 76, after Dao Yan entered the courtyard, she originally intended to drive back to the Special Higher Police Department's apartment area as soon as possible.

As Dao Yan reached the car door, a figure suddenly darted out.

Upon seeing that the person who came was Lin Jieru, Dao Yan frowned slightly.

"Hehe, hello Section Chief Dao. Our section chief sent me to be your driver. I also want to let you know that Miss Xiaoya is alright. Also, we bought a lot of groceries. We'll cook a nice meal for Miss Xiaoya when you get back to calm her nerves."

Upon hearing this, Dao Yan's cold face blossomed into a gentle smile, like a spring breeze melting snow. Then, she tossed the car keys to Lin Jieru.

On the way back, Dao Yan noticed that Lin Jie Ru kept observing him through the rearview mirror.

"Your name is Lin Jieru, right? We cooperated well last time. Are you really a new employee?"

During their last collaboration, Lin Jieru deliberately exposed her weakness to Dao Yan.

If Lin Jieru continues to keep it a secret from Dao Yan and doesn't let Dao Yan become more and more certain that she is a member of the underground party, she really doesn't know how she will be able to bring Dao Yan into the Communist Party's camp.

This was a task solemnly entrusted to her by Chen Guang. In addition, Lin Jieru had always regarded Chen Guang as her teacher, so she naturally did not want her teacher and teacher's wife to belong to different camps. Even if Dao Yan was a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, it would not work. They had to be one of their own!
Lin Jieru also realized that Zhao Xuan truly loved Dao Yan.

Dao Yan definitely loves Zhao Xuan, but they're on different sides, which will definitely be a big problem in the future.

"Section Chief Dao is very observant. I am indeed a new recruit, but I used to be involved in the underworld in Shanghai, so my skills are not bad. Section Chief Dao, you should know about the Jinxian organization of the Green Gang, right?"

Jinxian is a pickpocketing organization in Shanghai, and its members are all women.

Furthermore, Jinxian was a branch of the Green Gang.

"Oh? People from Jinxian, no wonder they performed so well."

"I'm afraid some people may openly claim to be Jinxian, but secretly have other identities."

Lin Jieru smiled generously:
"Yes, I'm currently the assistant head of the Special Higher Police's Intelligence Advisory Section. This position has saved me a lot of trouble."

The two of them tacitly agreed not to say anything more.

Actually, Lin Jieru wanted to continue talking to Dao Yan, but judging from Dao Yan's expression, she really didn't want to continue talking to her.

Alas, it's a long and arduous task to bring the teacher's wife into the Red Party's camp!
Even though her master's wife was almost certain of her identity, she just wouldn't reveal it.

From this perspective, Lin Jieru felt that Dao Yan had a favorable impression of the Red Party, but this impression was somewhat strange, as if he only regarded Dao Yan as an ally.

In Shanghai, in a secret room behind the Guanghua Bookstore on Hankou Road.

Sun Jianzhong returned happily, and upon seeing Wang Shuyu, he smiled and said:

"Shuyu, this operation went unexpectedly smoothly. Comrade Chenguang must have been at Shenjiang University at the time. Those three spies who were lurking around Comrade Chunfeng and were responsible for monitoring him, after our people arrived, we didn't expect that the three of them had already had their throats slit."

"Moreover, when Lao Bai took Comrade Chunfeng away, it seemed that there were people helping us clear obstacles along the way."

"Now, Comrade Chunfeng has boarded the ship leaving Shanghai and should soon reach the liaison point in the suburbs, so he should be safe."

Wang Shuyu smiled and nodded, though she wasn't sure whether Dao Ya's donation event at Shenjiang University was a coincidence or intentional.

However, it must be admitted that Dao Ya's move did provide excellent cover for their actions.

In addition, as Sun Jianzhong said, there were people secretly helping them.

Wang Shuyu also felt it must be Comrade Chenguang.

"Uncle Sun, now is not the time to be happy."

Upon hearing this, Sun Jianzhong's expression turned serious:

"Yes, Comrade Chunfeng was exposed, and the Japanese had secretly placed agents around him to monitor him. We couldn't see anything at all. If it weren't for Comrade Chenguang discovering the flaw, Comrade Chunfeng and those students would probably have suffered as well."

Wang Shuyu nodded coldly:

"There are traitors within our ranks!"

"Comrade Chunfeng basically doesn't participate in operations. As a professor in the Literature Department at Shenjiang University, his undercover identity is the safest."

"But the Japanese still knew he was one of ours, and even figured out his code name. They arranged for spies to monitor Comrade Chunfeng in advance."

"If there hadn't been a mole leaking this information, the Japanese would never have been able to do this."

"I've been thinking that this mole is very likely the hunter that Comrade Chenguang mentioned last time!"

Sun Jianzhong suddenly realized and said:

"When Comrade Chenguang mentioned the hunter last time, we conducted a lot of internal screening, but we still couldn't find any clues about this guy."

"Shuyu, didn't you do some research before? Did you find anything?"

Upon learning that there was an enemy agent codenamed "Hunter" within the organization, Wang Shuyu immediately began analyzing a large number of files.

Over the past few days, Wang Shuyu has not been without gains.

With the recent incident involving Comrade Chunfeng, Wang Shuyu's previous judgment was further confirmed.

"Uncle Sun, this hunter isn't in Shanghai."

After thinking about it carefully, Sun Jianzhong understood. He knew that among all the people in Shanghai, only he, Wang Shuyu, and Qiong En knew Comrade Chunfeng's identity.

Of course, Chen Guang probably knew as well, but he never showed his face. Moreover, Sun Jianzhong believed that even if people within the underground party in Shanghai might have problems, Chen Guang would never have any issues.

“That’s right, the hunter shouldn’t be in Shanghai, but it’s unlikely he’s in the base, and even less likely he’s in the guerrilla unit.”

Wang Shuyu sighed upon hearing this:

"Therefore, he should be under Shi Yi Nong's command."

Shi Yinong had already gone to the base, but because he was extremely familiar with Shanghai, the organization sent him back.

However, he did not enter Shanghai; he merely acted as an intermediary at a liaison point in the suburbs.

At the same time, Shi Yinong also served as the political commissar of the armed work team.

Since the mole wasn't from the guerrilla team, and could only have come later, then the problem must have come from the people Shi Yinong brought here.

The people that Ke Shiyinong brought were mostly assigned by the base area.
Wang Shuyu couldn't figure it out for the time being.

All I know is that there was a problem with Shi Yi Nong, but I can't figure out exactly what it is.

The people assigned to Shi Yi Nong by the organization will certainly not cause any problems, and Shi Yi Nong himself is unlikely to have any problems either.

To find out the truth, Wang Shuyu had to go and meet Shi Yinong in person.

But when Wang Shuyu looked at her legs, she could only sigh helplessly.

"Uncle Sun, if possible, please arrange for me to meet with Shi Yinong as soon as possible."

Sun Jianzhong nodded with difficulty; this matter was not easy to handle.

Shi Yi Nong was, in a sense, their superior.

Just like Wang Bentian, the head of the Central China region of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Okay, I'll try my best.

"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, Director, I will contact Young Tiger as soon as possible."

Office of the Chief of the Intelligence Division, Military Intelligence Headquarters, Chongqing.

Shen Xing let out a deep sigh after hanging up the phone.

This time, Boss Dai really went all out.

Wang Bentian was even sent to the Mei Agency as an undercover agent.

But Shen Xing wondered, was it worth it?
Shen Xing had long realized that Boss Dai wanted to replicate the legend of Young Tiger.

From boldly appointing a conductor, to later having Zhou Xiaoman nurtured by him, and now, directly playing Wang Bentian as their trump card. But what will happen after this card is played? Shen Xing knows, and Boss Dai knows even better.

How many of the Military Intelligence Bureau's colleagues had to sacrifice to gain Yingzuo's trust, the person in charge of the Central China region?

How much resources do we need to feed Wang Bentian so that he can gain a foothold in the Mei Agency?

Most importantly, the Military Intelligence Bureau is still actively contacting Chen Yibo, or rather, Sun Shao.

Shanghai already has a shortage of manpower, and now with two lines of operations, the possibility of errors is too high.

But Boss Dai had already made his decision, and Shen Xing had no choice but to do as Boss Dai instructed.

Shen Xing quickly wrote down the telegraphic code to contact Youhu in his notebook, then picked up the phone again and called Liu Mingyan.

"Xiao Liu, send this telegram out as soon as possible. Report back to me immediately once Tiger Girl replies."

Liu Mingyan took the notebook with some surprise, glanced at the Morse code, and said:

"Yes! I'll take care of it right away."

Mr. Dai, who was having a meeting at Xishan Apartment, was extremely anxious.

The main reason was that what Shen Xing had just told on the phone was too unexpected for Boss Dai.

Wang Bentian's card was still in the secret stage, but as a result, the young tiger found out about it and had already planned an operation to eliminate Wang Bentian.

Fortunately, this time it was Tiger Girl who sent the inquiry telegram; otherwise, if Tiger had really killed Wang Bentian, all the resources he had spent on his previous plans would have been wasted.

Although Shen Xing had already informed Youhu of the situation, Boss Dai was still uneasy. Wang Bentian was an important undercover agent he had planned to plant in the Mei Agency. With Wang Bentian's abilities, he might really be able to create another legend.

But now it seems that Mr. Dai was just being presumptuous.

Wang Bentian hadn't even had a chance to prove himself before Young Tiger had already set his sights on him. Boss Dai couldn't understand it. Could it be that Young Tiger had already infiltrated the Mei Agency?

Otherwise, how could Wang Bentian, who was hidden by the Mei Agency, have been exposed to the young tiger so quickly?

On this point alone, Boss Dai felt that even if Wang Bentian turned Shanghai upside down, he couldn't compare to Young Tiger.

After the meeting ended and everyone else had left, the principal looked at the absent-minded Mr. Dai:

"Yu Nong, you don't seem to be in good spirits today. What happened?"

Boss Dai composed himself and looked at the Chairman with a wry smile:

"Principal, something happened in Shanghai. Young Tiger almost got into a fight with the people I sent."

The Chairman, with a look of curiosity and a strong sense of morbid curiosity, asked:

"what happened?"

Dai could not hide this from Chiang Kai-shek; otherwise, he would not know how to explain the subsequent losses suffered by the Military Intelligence Bureau in Central China.

As Mr. Dai began to speak, the Chairman opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say to Mr. Dai.

Instead of using the already stable young tigers, you go to the trouble of cultivating a trusting one, who isn't exactly a newcomer.

But in the Chairman's view, Wang Bentian was not capable of achieving great things.

After all, he looks too sleazy; he's nowhere near as refined and handsome as Zhao Xuan.

However, these are all internal matters of the Military Intelligence Bureau, and Chiang Kai-shek does not want to get involved.

All he wanted was a result; Boss Dai just needed to give him a satisfactory outcome in the end.

"I've heard about Jianfeng's situation. He's been a rebel for too long. I'll talk to him about it. As for the people involved within the Military Intelligence Bureau, you can deal with them however you see fit."

Boss Dai nodded with a wry smile. From the beginning, Boss Dai knew that as long as Jiang Jianfeng got involved, many things would just fizzle out.

Although the Chairman just said that the matter should be handled as it should be, when it comes to actually dealing with it, Mr. Dai still doesn't dare to take drastic measures.

At least for now, Yu Dale is officially Jiang Gongzi's man, so even if he wants to make a move, he can't be too ruthless. Giving him a small punishment as a warning is already the limit.

Over the past few days, the Military Intelligence Bureau has also conducted its own investigations.

In the end, it was discovered that only three people had the potential to enter the Director's office and read Tiger Girl's telegram.

One is Zheng Huilan, another is Yu Dale, and the third is Li Jinfang.

However, Li Jinfang and Zheng Huilan are both from the Action Department, one as the head and the other as the deputy head of the department.

Both individuals have corroborating evidence that they had no opportunity to sneak into Boss Dai's office at the time.

Only Yu Dale lacked a third witness.

Moreover, Yu Dale's furtive behavior in the corridor was witnessed by Zheng Huilan, who was coming out of the Operations Department office.

Boss Dai naturally inquired about these details.

However, as the investigation deepened, Boss Dai had no choice but to release the suspects, because it was impossible for these three people to enter his office and view Tiger Girl's telegrams.

As for those that are more deeply hidden, the investigation over the past few days has yielded no results.

The Chairman has spoken with him about this matter several times, and Mr. Dai is under a lot of pressure.

Mountain City, Duyou Street, Feige Cafe.

Since being attacked by Yu Dale, Li Miaotong has been on leave. She spends her days either shopping with her best friend or whispering in her uncle's ear.

Today, Li Miaotong finally felt a bit better, so she invited Li Xiangjun out for coffee.

To be honest, Li Xiangjun was originally arrested and brought back to Shancheng, but through the efforts of many parties, she was able to walk out of the Kuomintang prison unharmed.

The investigation concluded that Li Xiangjun was coerced by the Japanese and did not actually participate in their actions.

Li Xiangjun was completely unaware of the accident at the Eling Printing Factory.

Many members of the Military Intelligence Bureau were indignant about the outcome of the interrogation.

There was nothing they could do; too many people were protecting Li Xiangjun, including some very important figures.

Even Boss Dai had no choice but to release the person in the end.

After being released, Li Xiangjun rarely appeared in public.

Li Xiangjun wouldn't have come out of the apartment if Li Miaotong hadn't invited her.

"Xiangjun, it's been so long, why are you still hiding in your apartment?"

After ordering two cups of coffee, Li Miaotong took a small sip and looked at Li Xiangjun with a puzzled expression, asking a question.

Li Xiangjun smiled faintly, stirred her coffee, and said calmly:

“Many people don’t want to see me, and ordinary people don’t like me either. Where else can I go if I’m not in the apartment?”

"As for Miaotong, I heard you were knocked unconscious at the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters last time. Who was so bold as to dare to mess with you in Chongqing?"

Li Miaotong was furious when this matter was brought up:
"Yu Dale from the logistics department, that guy is incredibly audacious, relying on Jianfeng's backing."

"However, Jianfeng has also been placed under house arrest by the Chairman. Next, I will deal with Yu Dale slowly."

Li Xiangjun smiled noncommittally, thought for a moment, and then asked:
"Miaotong, didn't I hear that Song Rong is back? Why haven't I seen her for so long?"

Li Miaotong narrowed her eyes slightly and glanced at Li Xiangjun, then smiled smugly:

"She's a very busy person. I've only seen her twice since she came back. I heard she went on a secret mission. But it's okay. I received a letter that Song Rong will be back by the day after tomorrow at the latest. When that happens, Xianlesi, let's have a good time together!"

Li Xiangjun's eyes lit up, and she nodded slightly:

"If she goes, I'll go too."

"However, Miaotong, you asked me out just to have a cup of coffee. Tell me, is there anything I can do for you?"

Li Miaotong took a slight breath, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes:
"Don't you know Zhang Baiqiang from the Constable's Office? Ask him to meet you at Xianles tonight."

Li Xiangjun frowned slightly:
"Miaotong, your uncle is Director Chen, and Zhang Baiqiang is just his subordinate. It would be easier for you to make an appointment with him than with me, so why do you want me to go?"

Li Miaotong chuckled:
“Zhang Baiqiang’s disciplinary squad is very useful. I’m not working in the archives for nothing. This time, I’m going to use the disciplinary squad to seize all the goods that Yu Dale is smuggling. With me keeping an eye on things in the archives, I’ll make sure that all the smuggled goods Yu Dale handles will be ruined!”

"Once the disciplinary team does this, it will be out in the open. I will not only make Yu Dale suffer heavy losses, but I will also report this to the Chairman. Then I will see if Jianfeng can still protect Yu Dale!"

Li Xiangjun opened her mouth, then shook her head and chuckled softly:
"Alright, it's still the same Miaotong I know, always holding a grudge!"

"I agree to this. See you tonight, Cindy."

"By the way, what do you plan to do with Zhang Beiping?"

When Zhang Beiping was mentioned, Li Miaotong didn't know whether he was involved or not, but she had no liking for anyone under Yu Dale.

"You suddenly asked about this person, what, do you know him?"

Li Xiangjun nodded with a wry smile:

“Zhang Beiping contacted me a couple of days ago. He’s a fan of mine and we’ve known each other for a long time. He came to me hoping I could explain to you that he really didn’t know what Yu Dale was planning at the time.”

"How about this, I'll invite Zhang Beiping over tonight and have him apologize to you properly."

Li Miaotong smiled as she looked at Li Xiangjun:
"You two have a complicated relationship!"

"I heard that when you were imprisoned by the Military Intelligence Bureau, Zhang Beiping was always bringing you food from Shizhonglou. He even knew what you liked to eat. Do you dare to say that your relationship was just that of simple friends?"

Li Xiangjun blushed and looked at Li Miaotong with a hint of reproach:
"Very good friends, but just friends."

"Alright, then let's call Zhang Beiping. I'll let him off the hook for your sake."

April 6th, Shanghai.

Hongkou Plum Blossom Hall.

Over the past two days, Yingzuo has come to realize that the intelligence agencies in Shanghai are very hostile towards them.

Of course, Kagesa wasn't very concerned about these things.

His biggest concern right now is Wang Bentian.

With the underground party's connections severed, Yingzuo can now only rely on Wang Bentian to deliver a major contribution to the Mei Agency.

As long as the Mei Agency, through Wang Bentian, captures Kuomintang agents from various parts of Central China and destroys their strongholds, then no matter how other intelligence agencies in Shanghai suppress them, Yingzuo believes that the Mei Agency will definitely become the largest and strongest intelligence agency in Shanghai.

However, Kagesa has never given up investigating Toa's matter.

If it is indeed found that Dao Ya has a problem, Ying Zuo will definitely teach the major intelligence agencies in Shanghai a lesson.

However, over the past few days, the messages sent back by the people Yingzuo sent out have been very simple, or rather, unremarkable.

(End of this chapter)