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

Chapter 445 Two-sided
Huo Junhua and Liao Yurong became nervous:
"Teacher, what exactly is going on? We only know that the Japanese have blocked the entrances and exits of the French Concession. Could it be that they are targeting Shanghai Station?"

Three hours have passed since the Japanese intelligence team entered the French Concession.

Previously, the Special Higher Police had already located the location of the Military Intelligence Bureau's station. After entering the French Concession, Aizawa Keiko shared this intelligence, and everyone rushed to the Military Intelligence Bureau's station in Shanghai.

Fortunately, Fu Zhengguo anticipated the enemy's moves and most of his men had already moved away. The Kuomintang agents who stayed behind to burn the documents detonated explosives after the Japanese arrived.

A teahouse was reduced to ruins in an instant.

Meanwhile, Zhao Xuan, Dao Ya, and others, who were on their way to Harbin by train, had only just left Nanjing by train because the Kuomintang was pursuing and intercepting Master Niu, who was disguised as Zhao Xuan, from the epidemic prevention supervision team.

Zhao Xuan was speechless upon hearing the news; the Kuomintang's actions had completely disrupted his plans.

Upon arriving at Qixia Mountain Station, Zhao Xuan had to get off the train and wait for more accurate intelligence to arrive.

After Zhao Xuan and Dao Ya settled in at the hotel outside Qixia Mountain Station, Dao Ya quickly found out what had happened in Shanghai by using her network of contacts.

Inside the hotel room, Dao Ya sat on the sofa opposite Zhao Xuan and said in a soft voice:
"Brother-in-law, we've figured it out. The Japanese intelligence agencies in Shanghai have suddenly joined forces. After forcing Smith to compromise, the Japanese have entered the French Concession to conduct a manhunt."

"The Military Intelligence Bureau station was destroyed, but most of its personnel had already evacuated beforehand."

"As for why the Military Intelligence Bureau is pursuing and killing us, we haven't figured it out yet."

Zhao Xuan nodded:
"I have already sent a telegram to Yamashiro, and I expect to receive a reply soon."

"Xiaoya, I think something must have happened in Shanghai that neither of us knows about. It's very likely a Japanese conspiracy. In any case, we must find out as soon as possible."

Dao Ya was also somewhat angry that the Military Intelligence Bureau had silently attempted to assassinate Zhao Xuan.

Fortunately, Master Niu was leading the epidemic prevention supervision team.

Master Niu: Listen to me, thank you!
dong dong~
A knock sounded at the door, and Dao Ya turned around to look:
"Enter."

As Nan Ting pushed open the door and entered, Zhao Xuan nodded slightly to her, and a glint of light flashed in Nan Ting's eyes.

After closing the door, Nan Ting said coldly:
"The train carrying the epidemic prevention and control supervision team has already left Nanjing. Judging by the time, it will arrive at Qixia Mountain in another half hour."

"I've already scouted out the area around Qixia Mountain. There are no Kuomintang agents lurking here. I suspect that the Kuomintang has probably changed their plans. Otherwise, Qixia Mountain would have been the best place for the assassination."

Daoya raised a finger and poked her chin, thinking for a few seconds before saying:

"I don't get the feeling that the Military Intelligence Bureau doesn't really want to kill the people in the epidemic prevention supervision team. Considering the intelligence from Shanghai, it seems more like a tactic to divert attention."

"The intelligence we received earlier was that all the Japanese intelligence agencies in Shanghai had joined forces to conduct a large-scale search and arrest operation in the French Concession."

"It is obvious that the Military Intelligence Bureau's attempt to divert attention has succeeded, but the Japanese behavior is illogical."

Zhao Xuan continued Dao Ya's analysis:

"You're right. Even if it was to divert attention, the diversion was so thorough. Do you think the Military Intelligence Bureau achieved its goal or failed?"

Dao Ya's lips curled up slightly:
"It seems the Japanese are trying to turn a blind eye to their scheme."

At this point, Dao Ya looked somewhat confused:

"But why? Does the Military Intelligence Bureau want to smuggle something into Shanghai? Or is the Military Intelligence Bureau sending some important figure into Shanghai, which is why they are using this method to attract the attention of the Japanese?"

"And what was the Japanese objective? Was it to wait until the Military Intelligence Bureau achieved its so-called goals, and then wipe them all out in one fell swoop?"

It's easy to guess what the Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB) wanted to smuggle into Shanghai; otherwise, why would they go to such lengths to draw the Japanese attention to the French Concession?

But Daoya couldn't guess what it was.

Dao Ya muttered a few words to herself and then shook her head:

"It shouldn't be some important figure coming to Shanghai, otherwise, wouldn't the Military Intelligence Bureau's actions be like trying to hide something obvious?"

Just then, Zhao Xuan received a secret telegram from Shancheng.

Edith quickly translated it, and the contents of the coded message had just entered Zhao Xuan's mind when his pupils contracted slightly. He then continued, following Dao Ya's words:
"That means we need to transport something into Shanghai. But what kind of thing would be needed to distract the Japanese and divert their attention?"

Upon hearing this, Dao Ya almost blurted out:

"Explosives, and a huge quantity of them!"

No one knows the market in Shanghai's black market better than Dao Ya.

Some time ago, Dao Yan was transferred to Nanjing, and Dao Ya had only gone there a short while when she heard that a large amount of explosives on the black market in Shanghai had been taken away, and that the ones who took away these explosives were Japanese businessmen.

It's fair to say that there's very little explosives left circulating in Shanghai these days.

Based on this intelligence, Dao Ya accurately determined that the Military Intelligence Bureau wanted to transport a large quantity of explosives into Shanghai.

"They're courting death. Given the Japanese's current bizarre behavior, they're probably just waiting for that batch of explosives to be transported in so they can wipe them all out in one fell swoop."

Zhao Xuan nodded:

"That's very likely. Watanabe Kyoko isn't so easily fooled."

“Even if the people in the Mei Agency and the original Agency didn’t notice it, I don’t think Watanabe Kyoko could have missed it either.”

"However, the Military Intelligence Bureau would not put all its eggs in one basket for such an expensive operation. I estimate that the Military Intelligence Bureau has another team that has already secretly entered Shanghai. Perhaps that batch of explosives was also secretly sent to Shanghai."

"As for the batch of explosives that were about to be transported into Shanghai, which was being covered up by the Kuomintang's operation at the Shanghai station to attract the Japanese's attention, it was probably just a gift to the Japanese. They might have been hoping for a lucky break, but most likely, the Kuomintang did not believe that the Shanghai station's method could get the explosives in."

Dao Ya blinked and looked at Zhao Xuan with a smile:

"So, Shanghai Station became cannon fodder this time?"

Zhao Xuan smiled and shook his head:
"Fu Zhengguo, the station chief of Shanghai Station, is a smart man. The chances of the Japanese succeeding in this encirclement and suppression operation are slim. However, this operation can force the people of Shanghai Station out of the French Concession."

"Once outside the concessions, the Military Intelligence Bureau wouldn't have the same confidence to take action as they did in the French Concession."

Nan Ting stood to the side, listening with some confusion.

Zhao Xuan rescued her from Nanjing, and at that time, Nan Ting wondered which side Zhao Xuan was on.

Now, listening to Zhao Xuan and Dao Ya's words, Nan Ting's mind was even more confused.

However, now that Nan Ting has already sold herself to Dao Ya, she doesn't want to think about it anymore.

As for the grand ambition of restoration, the seed still remains in Nan Ting's heart, but it won't be so easy for it to sprout again.

In Nan Ting's view, restoration was almost impossible. Besides, she still had to repay a debt of gratitude. Before she could repay the life-saving debt, Nan Ting just wanted to stay by Dao Ya's side and protect her.

As for Zhao Xuan, it wasn't that Nan Ting looked down on herself, but rather that she felt Zhao Xuan didn't need her protection at all.

Nan Ting felt that she would probably never have the chance to repay Zhao Xuan's kindness by staying by his side in her entire life.

Dao Ya turned her head to look at Nan Ting, who was standing to the side in a daze, and said with a bright smile:

"Sister Nan, let's head to Qixia Mountain Station soon. Pack your things."

After speaking, Dao Ya looked at Zhao Xuan again:
"Brother-in-law, what about you? Are you going back to Shanghai, or are you continuing your journey to Harbin?"

Zhao Xuan hesitated now. The secret telegram he had just received mentioned that the Japanese would be holding a peace conference, and that Matsui Iwane would be presiding over the meeting.

Zhao Xuan naturally had no intention of letting this beast go.

Furthermore, Shanghai is in complete chaos right now, and Zhao Xuan is very worried about relying solely on Dao Yan in the city.

Daoya's trip to Ice City is now irreversible; otherwise, it would be difficult to explain to Sato Ai.

So it seems I'll have to go back to Shanghai by myself.

As for Master Niu, Zhao Xuan was also helpless, so why should he continue to play himself?
After thinking it over, Zhao Xuan made a decision, and Nan Ting left the room to go back and pack her things.

"Xiaoya, I have to go back to Shanghai. The situation there is very chaotic, and I'm afraid Ayan won't be able to handle it."

"Furthermore, this peace conference convened by the Japanese is of great importance, and I suspect that Kyoko Watanabe has already made her move. If I don't go back, I'm afraid Ayan won't be a match for her."

"So, I'll leave Master Niu's situation to you."

Dao Ya nodded; she was also worried about her sister being alone in Shanghai.

Ding Moqun is completely unreliable, and now that Dao Yan has become the director of the Special Affairs Committee, he is the middleman coordinating the peace conference.

The Military Intelligence Bureau's actions were aimed at disrupting the peace conference; with so many explosives, they were going to blow the entire venue to smithereens.

Thinking of this, Daoya was also extremely worried about her sister's safety.

"Brother-in-law, then I'm entrusting my sister to you." Zhao Xuan said with a serious expression:
"Don't worry, if you stay in Harbin for a long time, I will meet up with you as soon as I finish dealing with things in Shanghai."

Qixia Mountain Station.

Master Niu finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Dao Ya and her group get into the car.

But what almost drove Master Niu to despair was that Dao Ya had arrived, but Zhao Xuan was still nowhere to be seen.

On the train, the members of the epidemic prevention supervision team were also pleasantly surprised by the arrival of Dao Ya and her group, especially Yamayu Kazuo.

"Xiaoya, what brings you here too?"

Before Master Niu could speak, Yamao Kazuo greeted him with a smile.

After handing the luggage to Nan Ting, Dao Ya walked up hand in hand with Sato Ai.

"Uncle Shanxiong, I have a shipment that needs to be sent to Bingcheng. Where are you headed?"

"Brother-in-law?"

Master Niu and Yamao stood side by side. Master Niu didn't want to say a word at this moment, and Yamao, being familiar with Toa, answered without Master Niu having to speak.

"That's such a coincidence. We're also going to Harbin, so it's on our way. We can look out for each other."

After speaking, Yamayuu Kazuo's gaze fell on Nan Ting, who was following closely behind Toa after putting away her luggage.

Yamayuki Kazuo was no stranger to Nan Ting; she was a former member of the organization and was highly skilled.

Yamayuu also knew that Daoya seemed to have made a deal with Tobiyo, and later Nanting became Daoya's bodyguard.

Michiko Sakai was even more familiar with Nan Ting. In terms of fighting skills, Michiko was also aware of her own abilities; ten of her might not be a match for Nan Ting.

With Daoya and her group joining them, Sakai Michiko felt much safer.

After finding a seat, Daoya took Master Niu's arm and looked at Yamao Kazuo, Sakai Michiko, and Uchiyama Mizuki sitting opposite her with a smile.

"Uncle Shanxiong, I didn't expect to run into you. I finished my business in Nanjing and heard that Kunshan, Wuxi, Changzhou, and Zhenjiang are all under martial law. I had to drive to Qixia Mountain to take the train. What's going on?"

Yamayuu didn't hide anything and told Toa everything.

Sitting next to her, Mizuki Uchiyama frowned. Could this be something she could just tell a stranger?

Seeing that Michiko ignored her, Mizuki Uchiyama could only purse her lips and remain silent.

"The Military Intelligence Bureau is despicable!"

Dao Ya's face turned red with anger. Master Niu coughed lightly and said:
"Alright, I'm fine. By the way, Xiaoya, are only the three of you going to Ice City?"

Master Niu looked at the beautiful girl beside him with hopeful eyes, and Dao Ya nodded with a grin:
"Who else could it be?"

"Brother-in-law, do you really want my sister to come along too?"

Master Niu was truly desperate now. He thought Zhao Xuan had disguised himself as someone else and secretly boarded the bus, but now it seemed that Zhao Xuan hadn't come at all!

However, Daoya's arrival is a good thing. At least with Daoya by her side, Sakai Michiko won't dare to provoke her so boldly anymore.

Sitting next to Toa, leaning on her shoulder, Sato Ai yawned:
"Xiaoya, I'm going to get some sleep. I stayed up too late last night and didn't get any rest."

"Okay, Sister Nan, go and keep an eye on Xiao Ai. I'll stay here with Brother-in-law and Uncle Shanxiong, everything will be fine."

Hearing this, Nan Ting finally came to her senses.

Zhao Xuan!

She actually ran into Zhao Xuan here, what's going on?
Didn't Zhao Xuan return to Shanghai? Was this just a feint?
Watching Nan Ting and Sato Ai leave, Yamayu Kazuo asked curiously:

"Xiaoya, what kind of business are you doing in Bingcheng this time? You've gone all the way here!"

Dao Ya sighed, and said with a resentful look:

"I acquired a batch of good stuff from the Osaka United team, but I can't just sell it anymore. I can't sell it domestically, so I have to find a way to sell it overseas."

Mizuki Uchiyama stood up instantly, staring at Toa in disbelief:
"Osaka Joint Force?! Armed?"

Michiko glanced at the impatient Mizuki Uchiyama, pulled her back to sit down, and said:
Why are you shouting so loudly?

"Miss Daoya, don't you know who you work for and what kind of business you do in Shanghai? You're at the Military Police Headquarters, don't you?"

Mizuki Uchiyama knew, of course, that Toa had been helping Koji Ida with smuggling, but she never expected Toa to be playing such a big game.

She had previously received intelligence that the Osaka Regiment had lost the weapons and equipment of a division, reportedly due to a shipwreck at sea.

Now it seems that the shipwreck and the weapons and equipment of that division were probably sold to Toa by the Osaka Regiment.

Mizuki Uchiyama just couldn't understand how those people from the Osaka All-Stars dared to do that.

Yamayuu Kazuo didn't care about these things. After listening to Toa's words, Yamayuu Kazuo said in a deep voice:
"This is a big deal, Xiaoya. If you encounter any trouble after arriving in Bingcheng, contact us immediately."

"There are probably many people who are envious of this deal, and it's possible that they might double-cross each other."

Dao Ya smiled and nodded:
"Thank you, Uncle Shanxiong. I was afraid that something like this would happen, so I brought Nanting with me."

"In addition, Xiao Ai was also there. There are members of the Sato family in the military police in Bingcheng. Xiao Ai went with them because of this connection."

"Of course, if things get complicated, I won't stand on ceremony. Brother-in-law, Uncle Shanxiong, you can't complain that I'm a burden!"

Yamayu Kazuo burst into laughter:
"Of course! Xiaoya, your brother-in-law and I are the best partners, we've been through thick and thin together. Don't worry, once we get there, if there's anything we can't handle, Zhao Sang and I will definitely step in."

Michiko Sakai also spoke up at the opportune moment:

"And me, Miss Dao Ya. Zhao Sang also saved my life. If I encounter trouble, I won't stand idly by."

In just a few words, Mizuki Uchiyama felt isolated.

That evening, Zhao Xuan had already taken the train back to Shanghai.

After disguising himself, Zhao Xuan used Edith's nano-mode to change into a suit and moved directly into Zhizhen Garden.

Of course, the first thing Zhao Xuan did upon returning was to contact Dao Yan and Lin Jieru.

Dao Yan also took the train back to Shanghai today, only three hours earlier than Zhao Xuan.

From Dao Yan, Zhao Xuan learned that Zhou Lifu had arranged for Yi Xincheng, who was with Zhou Lifu, to recuperate in Nanjing and make his stance clear. Yi Xincheng had been assigned to Dao Yan's subordinates, ostensibly becoming Dao Yan's man, but in reality, Yi Xincheng was Zhou Lifu's spy planted by Dao Yan.

This is not surprising, after all, Dao Yan is Ding Moqun's niece no matter what.

Although Dao Yan made his stance clear, Zhou Lifu wouldn't feel at ease unless he had a backup plan.

Tonight, Dao Yan is having dinner with Yi Xincheng and other spies who came from Nanjing, as planned with Zhao Xuan.

In the largest private room at Zhizhen Garden, Miao Xue, Ma Shangcheng, Wang Yiya, and even Wang Ningyu were also present.

Midway through, Dao Yan went to the restroom when she saw the time.

Looking at the people waiting here dressed as agreed, Dao Yan was momentarily incredulous:
"White clouds?"

"Black soil".

"It really is you! How come?"

The person waiting here was naturally Zhao Xuan.

Seeing Dao Yan's dazed expression, Zhao Xuan smiled and whispered:

"A little trick. After the dinner, go with Miao Xue to warehouse number six at the Ping family's place. There's some information we need to discuss."

Dao Yan nodded slightly, but was still shocked by Zhao Xuan's disguise skills, which were so flawless.

If they hadn't exchanged the secret code and Dao Yan hadn't confirmed that the eyes belonged to Zhao Xuan, she wouldn't have believed what she was seeing.

Around 11 p.m., the dinner party ended, and Dao Yan, who had finished drinking and pretended to be drunk, was taken home by Miao Xue.

Now that things have come to this point, Miao Xue no longer needs to act hostile towards Dao Yan. She's already laid her cards on the table with Ding Moqun, so what's there to hide?

As soon as they got on the bus, Dao Yan sat up straight in the back seat.

Miao Xue glanced in the rearview mirror, a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth, she really was faking being drunk.

(End of this chapter)