Spy War: My Cheat Code is a Rat

Hearing Lu Chen say this, Colonel Kuroda was very happy. Despite the discomfort from the sour taste, Lu Chen forced himself to finish the meal.

"Lu Jun, Cheng Jun works for the intelligence department. He's our inside man. From now on, you'll be in charge of contacting him. Once you get any information, come in and report to me."

Colonel Kuroda was still wary of Lu Chen, but he assigned him this seemingly simple task.

To put it bluntly, he was just a messenger, watching to see if Lu Chen would do anything underhanded and send back the wrong information.

"Him? Is he even capable?"

Cheng Jingchuan was very arrogant, and as an informant for the Japanese army in the intelligence department, he certainly had the confidence to back it up.

Lu Chen ignored him and happily accepted the task.

He knew that this was still Kuroda testing him. As long as he did a good job, he would definitely be able to successfully infiltrate the Japanese army based on the few things he had done.

"Colonel, I recently learned something big from the intelligence department."

Cheng Jingchuan suddenly spoke, looking at Colonel Kuroda with a serious expression, completely ignoring Lu Chen and Takahashi Akuta.

"Cheng Jun, what's the matter?"

Upon hearing Cheng Jingchuan's words, Colonel Kuroda also became serious. If Cheng Jingchuan, from the intelligence department, was talking about something important, then it must be something significant.

Cheng Jingchuan didn't speak, but instead glanced at Lu Chen and Takahashi Akuta on either side. He didn't speak Japanese, so he had to rely on a translator to communicate with Colonel Kuroda.

"I heard there's an agent in the intelligence department, codenamed Rat, who's currently in Shanghai, but I don't know his real name."

Cheng Jingchuan's words startled Lu Chen.

How did he know?

His fist, hidden in his sleeve, clenched suddenly, and even his breathing became heavy.

"Cheng Jun, you're overthinking it. He's just a special agent."

Colonel Kuroda didn't take it seriously; he was just an ordinary agent, and there were quite a few like him in the Japanese intelligence department.

However, Cheng Jingchuan remained worried. He always felt that this rat was not simple and was filled with unease.

Lu Chen's mind went completely blank at that moment, and he was extremely nervous. It took him a while to calm down a little.

After he calmed down, he began to think about it carefully.

Does Cheng Jingchuan know him?

There's a mole! And a top mole at that!

Yesterday, Wang Yan explicitly told me that only he knew my real name, and only a small number of people knew the code name "Rat".

That means there's a mole in the intelligence department, someone who told Cheng Jingchuan this information. Otherwise, Lu Chen wouldn't have known how Cheng Jingchuan knew his code name.

"Lu Jun, why do you look so nervous?"

Takahashi looked at Lu Chen, and before he knew it, even Lu Chen's steps had become a little stiff.

Takahashi Akuta's voice wasn't loud, but everyone present heard it clearly and looked at Lu Chen.

Cheng Jingchuan stroked his chin, while Colonel Kuroda narrowed his eyes.

"Squeak!"

Suddenly, the squeaking of a mouse rang out abruptly.

"Where did this rat come from, running around in the street in broad daylight?"

Cheng Jingchuan kicked away a rat that was running towards the four of them, his tone full of doubt.

The appearance of the rat made Lu Chen even more nervous. He swallowed hard, his throat dry.

"Colonel, I'm just an ordinary citizen who wants to do something for the Empire. It's not appropriate for me to hear about such important matters here."

Lu Chen spoke, implying that he was too lowly in status and too nervous to hear such important information.

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, the other three people present immediately lowered their guard.

"Lu Jun, it's alright. You're one of us now. It's just a piece of news that's not very important. It's nothing."

Colonel Kuroda was very satisfied with Lu Chen's words. Although Lu Chen had shown his dedication to serving the empire from beginning to end, Kuroda still did not intend to let him do anything important and still had to test him.

Colonel Kuroda led Takahashi Akuta and Lu Chen to the exit of the Japanese concession and told them they could leave and to come back to him if they had any news.

They were also given a medal each, which served as proof of entry and exit from the Japanese concession.

Why did you arrest me?

Neither of them spoke as they walked out of the Japanese concession. It wasn't until they were some distance apart that Cheng Jingchuan slowly spoke.

His eyes were fixed on Lu Chen, scrutinizing him intently.

He felt it was all too coincidental: he was an informant, Lu Chen wanted to work for the Japanese, and he was arrested right where he was exchanging intelligence...

"Because the woman you're with is my girlfriend."

Lu Chen quickly realized that Cheng Jingchuan was beginning to suspect him.

He pursed his lips, his tone filled with anger.

"Don't think I don't know. You're just a little rich, aren't you? Once I do something good for the Japanese, you'll get your share of the money!"

"I was going to say you were an anti-Japanese activist and that you were tortured to death by the Japanese army, but I never expected you were also one of the Japanese soldiers."

As he said this, Lu Chen gritted his teeth, his expression filled with a desire to tear Cheng Jingchuan to pieces.

"Oh, I see. Don't worry, Lu Chen, I'll take good care of your girlfriend."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Cheng Jingchuan was in a great mood. After all, Lu Chen had offended him, and what could be more satisfying than getting the girlfriend of his enemy?

"This is a reward for you. In this day and age, women won't even look at a man who doesn't have money, hahahahaha."

Cheng Jingchuan took out a stack of Chinese currency, which he had asked Colonel Kuroda for earlier in the Japanese concession.

He casually pulled out a card and threw it on the ground, his tone laced with mockery and surprise, before laughing loudly and walking away into the distance.

"By the way, we'll still meet at that dance hall from now on. Remember to come every three days, or you'll see your girlfriend looking different by now."

After taking only two steps, Cheng Jingchuan turned back again.

Although he was very unhappy about becoming partners with Lu Chen, he had no choice but to accept it in order to get money from the Japanese to maintain his luxurious lifestyle.

Lu Chen didn't speak, but waited until he was far away before lifting his foot.

"Kuroda is still too cautious."

Lu Chen was surprised that even after he had captured an anti-Japanese element, Kuroda was still so distrustful of him.

"But this is about the same, since it allows us to know the Japanese army's plans one step ahead."

As long as Cheng Jingchuan receives the intelligence and passes it on to me, and I pass it on to Wang Yan first, then I will be fully aware of the Japanese army's next move.

......

"Lu Jun genuinely wants to serve the Empire. If he does a good job, let him join the intelligence department."

Colonel Kuroda spoke to himself.

Lu Chen was able to keenly perceive Cheng Jingchuan's identity. Although he didn't know the specifics, it showed that Cheng Jingchuan had a talent for intelligence work. As long as Lu Chen was really innocent, he should be allowed to work in the intelligence department.

Takahashi Akuta did not answer this question. He not only served as Kuroda's translator but also as his secretary. This morning, he received some incredible news.

The letter said that a small clinic in the Chinese-controlled area was saving people outside the city. The Japanese army discovered that they could make people forget their pain and rush forward regardless of everything.

"Sir..."

This matter was of great strategic significance, and Takahashi Akuta did not hide it from Colonel Kuroda, telling him directly.