Courtyard House: Reborn in the 1940s, Starting with Killing Japanese Devils

Zhao Heng, carrying six bottles of milk, feigned confusion: "The postman... could he be a high-ranking official at the Shanghai Military Intelligence Bureau?"

"That's right, it's Gu Shenyan, the deputy station chief of the Shanghai Military Intelligence Station." Mingtai nodded and answered very quickly.

"Okay, I understand."

Zhao Heng nodded slightly, swaggered back to his Dodge sedan with the milk, and slowly drove away from the milk station.

Upon arriving at the headquarters of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Chongqing, Zhao Heng parked his car and walked into the office building, secretly making plans in his mind.

He knew that Gu Shenyan's return would definitely be a great help to him, but Luo Lizhong, that scheming fellow, might secretly trip him up and interfere.

As soon as he entered his office, the phone on his desk rang. Dai Li's voice came from the other end: "Zhao Heng, come to my office."

"Okay, Boss Dai."

Zhao Heng took off his military overcoat and hung it on the hanger. He straightened his collar, took a deep breath, and strode toward Dai Li's office.

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Upon entering Dai Li's office, Zhao Heng immediately spotted the man standing inside—it was Gu Shenyan.

Gu Shenyan's gaze instantly fell on Zhao Heng, looking him up and down with a hint of curiosity. He had a smile on his face, but a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

Dai Li slowly stood up and gestured to introduce the two men: "Zhao Heng is a hero of our party. He successfully assassinated Major General Kageyama Teizo, the head of the Mei Agency. The Chairman promoted him to the position of Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau."

He then introduced Gu Shenyan: "Gu Shenyan is a graduate of the fifth class of the Whampoa Military Academy. He once served as the chief bodyguard of any officer. Most of his classmates are now army commanders or generals."

Dai Li's words were unexpected. This "Commander He" was none other than He Yingqin—a core figure in the Kuomintang, whose position within the party was second only to the Chairman.

To put it bluntly, even Dai Li wouldn't dare to offend He Yingqin easily.

Gu Shenyan was not only a graduate of the fifth class of the Whampoa Military Academy with impeccable credentials, but also had a powerful background, with most of his old classmates holding significant military power.

Even if Dai Li didn't care about Gu Shenyan's feelings, he still had to give He Yingqin some face, so he was very polite to him.

After listening to the introduction, Gu Shenyan bowed slightly and said with respect, "Director Zhao is young and promising. It is truly admirable that he has made such outstanding contributions."

Zhao Heng quickly returned the greeting with a humble smile: "Deputy Station Chief Gu, you flatter me. I only succeeded by chance. I hope you will continue to guide and mentor me in the future."

Dai Li looked at the two men in front of him and nodded with satisfaction: "The Military Intelligence Bureau is short of manpower right now. The two of you, one a scholar and the other a warrior, complement each other perfectly. You will surely be able to work together to make the work of the Bureau outstanding."

After saying that, he slowly made arrangements: "Gu Shenyan, you will go to the Military Intelligence Bureau as the deputy director and assist Zhao Heng in his work."

Gu Shenyan nodded slightly, his gaze firm: "I will follow Boss Dai's instructions and do my best to fulfill my mission."

Zhao Heng was delighted inside, but on the surface he remained calm and composed.

"Old Gu, you've just returned to Shancheng and aren't familiar with the situation in this area yet. Zhao Heng, please take him around to familiarize him with the different places," Dai Li said slowly, looking at Gu Shenyan.

Zhao Heng quickly replied, "Don't worry, Boss Dai, I will fully cooperate with Deputy Director Gu's work."

"I will issue the official appointment document immediately," Dai Li said.

After leaving Dai Li's office, Zhao Heng led Gu Shenyan to the Military Intelligence Bureau's office area.

Along the way, he succinctly introduced the personnel composition of each department and the relevant information of each section chief to Gu Shenyan.

As Gu Shenyan listened attentively, he also carefully observed his surroundings, pondering to himself: Gu Ying is lurking in the Military Intelligence Bureau. Who exactly is this person? Could it be Zhao Heng standing before him?

Before leaving Shanghai, Fisherman Ji Zhongyuan met with him once and revealed some cryptic information, implying that there were his comrades among the high-ranking members of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

However, Gu Shenyan was still unsure whether Guying was Zhao Heng. He needed to find an opportunity to meet with Guying privately.

Upon arriving at an office, Zhao Heng personally brewed Gu Shenyan a cup of green tea, and then said:

"Old Gu, welcome to our team."

One of the core tasks at this stage is to gather intelligence on Japan and carry out assassination operations against Japanese personnel.

However, the situation inside is rather complicated. That Luo Lizhong has always been eyeing the position of section chief, and he might resort to underhanded tactics behind the scenes.

Gu Shenyan took a sip of green tea, his eyes suddenly sharpening, and said in a deep voice:

"Don't worry, Director Zhao. Now that I'm back, I will never let those with ulterior motives succeed in their schemes."

Over the next few days, Zhao Heng helped Gu Shenyan familiarize himself with the operational processes of various businesses while gradually building a closer relationship between them.

With his seasoned work experience and smooth interpersonal skills, Gu Shenyan easily established a proper and respectful relationship with Luo Lizhong, Wu Zuolin, Luan Wenjie, and others.

Gu Shenyan was perfectly aware that Luo Lizhong and his group were polite to him on the surface, but secretly they wanted to isolate him.

He simply kept his composure and remained calm, quietly observing the people and events around him. He took the initiative to interact with the section chiefs of various departments on a regular basis, not only hosting banquets for everyone but also taking them to the Xilemen dance floor for entertainment.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the day arrived for Zhu Yizhen to land in the mountain city.

Zhao Heng arrived at Wanglongmen Wharf early in the morning, wearing a top hat and a long black overcoat, pulling the brim of the hat down very low, hiding in the crowd, his eyes warily scanning his surroundings.

A long, drawn-out whistle sounded, and a cruise ship slowly approached the dock. Zhao Heng's gaze remained fixed on the ship's side, quietly waiting for the figure he longed for.

Zhu Yizhen's trip to the mountain city also marked the official start of this infiltration plan.

A moment later, Zhu Yizhen slowly walked down the stairs. Her dark blue cheongsam accentuated her gentle and elegant temperament, her delicate and charming eyes and her graceful figure were outlined with soft curves.

Zhao Heng's heart trembled slightly. He stepped forward quietly and called out in a low voice, "Zhu Yizhen, over here."

Upon hearing the voice, Zhu Yizhen looked in the direction of the sound. When she saw that it was Zhao Heng, a faint smile appeared on her lips. She walked over with light steps, carrying her suitcase, her slender waist looking as if it could be broken with a single grasp.

"Long time no see, Zhao Heng."

In fact, Zhu Yizhen had seen Zhao Heng's black and white photos back in Shanghai.

A complex emotion flickered in her eyes as she said softly, "I didn't expect you to be even more elegant in person than in the photos."

"Thank you for the compliment, Comrade Zhu Yizhen." Zhao Heng's expression was calm, his tone light and breezy, without the slightest ripple of emotion.

"Let's go, I drove here especially to pick you up."

"There are too many people around here, so I can't say more."

Zhao Heng stepped forward, gentlemanly took Zhu Yizhen's suitcase, and walked towards his black car.

Zhu Yizhen nodded slightly, her eyes quickly scanning her surroundings as she followed behind with a wary expression. Inside the car, a faint smell of tobacco filled the air.