Anti-Japanese War Espionage: I Have an Omniscient Perspective

Lin Rui's words were an attempt to make Huang Dazhu understand that not everything can be resolved by killing, and that there are other ways to solve problems.

Huang Dazhu listened attentively, nodding repeatedly as he listened. The frustration on his face gradually disappeared, and his eyes brightened.

But at that moment, Lin Rui suddenly changed the subject, his tone becoming more serious: "Dazhu, I'm asking you, do you have other feelings for Miss Manli?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Dazhu's face instantly turned bright red, as if someone had touched a raw nerve. His eyes darted around, and his voice stammered, "I...I didn't...Boss, please don't misunderstand. I just felt sorry for Miss Manli and wanted to help her..."

Seeing his embarrassed appearance, Lin Rui already understood.

He sighed, his tone softening slightly, and earnestly advised, "Dazhu, I understand. It's hard not to be attracted to a woman as beautiful, gentle, and understanding of men as Miss Manli. Given your previous status, you might never have had the chance to get close to a woman like her, so it's normal to be drawn to her. But I must remind you, Miss Manli and you are from different worlds. She's an actress pampered by Wan Heilin, and has seen countless riches and powerful figures. You, on the other hand, are a gang leader who rose from the bottom. Your backgrounds, experiences, and pursuits are completely different. Her affection for you might just be temporary gratitude, a fleeting novelty; it's unlikely to last."

His words made Huang Dazhu realize the truth.

"Boss, you're right. This kind of woman is not someone I should have. I promise you, I won't be infatuated with her again."

Lin Rui nodded: "You must remember, your primary task now is to ensure the Loyalty Gang gains a foothold and to lead the brothers to survive. If one day you reach the position of Wan Heilin, you probably won't be very interested in a woman like Manli anymore."

Huang Dazhu shook his head: "Boss, I will not become Wan Heilin. Everything I have now is thanks to you."

"Okay." Lin Rui nodded in satisfaction. "I've prepared a plan for you. You can follow this plan."

"Miss Manli is feeling down right now, but she's also kind-hearted. You can take this opportunity to take her to the refugee camp next time she comes to see you, so she can see you and your brothers distributing food and medicine to the refugees. Women are mostly soft-hearted and compassionate. Seeing such a scene will surely move her and make her appreciate your chivalrous heart even more."

"Once she has completely let down her guard and genuinely accepts you, then you can tell her about your ideals. It's not about becoming a gang leader, but about leading your brothers to punish evil and promote good, help refugees, and fight against traitors and the Japanese. Let her know that you are a responsible and ambitious person, not just a reckless brute who only knows how to fight."

"At that point, you can subtly tell her that you want her help in introducing you to Wan Heilin and that you want to work for Wan Heilin. I think she won't refuse you at that stage."

"Master, I understand." Huang Dazhu had been clueless before, but after Lin Rui's guidance, he suddenly understood and had a clear idea in his mind.

"Then you should go back home and think it over carefully."

"OK."

The conversation ended there, and Lin Rui escorted Huang Dazhu downstairs.

Watching Huang Dazhu's departing figure, Lin Rui's smile gradually faded, and his eyes became deep.

He saw a cross-section of this era in Huang Dazhu. For people from the bottom of society like Huang Dazhu, the only way to break out of their circle in this era was to join a gang or recruit someone to join the army. But once they entered a gang, they would face all kinds of temptations. Everyone has their own shortcomings, and if they cannot resist the temptations, they will fall into them.

Like Huang Dazhu, who doesn't particularly crave money and even has a strong sense of justice, he still can't avoid his desire for women and is easily captivated by Manli.

He turned and went back to his office upstairs. At that moment, Zhao Erzhu, Chen Shan, and Su Wan all came to the office, their eyes full of curiosity.

Zhao Erzhu spoke first: "Manager Chen, is that Huang Dazhu really the leader of the Loyalty and Righteousness Gang? When I went out to buy groceries, I heard the vendors mention the Loyalty and Righteousness Gang. They said these people were the heroes of Liangshan."

"Heroes of Liangshan?" Lin Rui asked in surprise.

The Loyal Gang's robbery of opium dens was certainly unknown to outsiders; they were more focused on distributing food to refugees and doing other acts of justice and helping the weak.

Perhaps because there was such a lack of people in the concession, the lower classes exaggerated the situation.

Chen Shan, however, remained skeptical: "Team leader, it's hard to believe he went from a beggar to a small gang unless someone is helping him. What if he was sent by the Japanese, or has ulterior motives? Our team could be in danger."

Lin Rui nodded: "We do need to be wary of that. I've always associated with him as the manager of Lianhua Film Studio. The reason I'm so close to him is because I feel that although the Zhongyi Gang is just a small gang now, Huang Dazhu is capable and responsible, and his brothers are all competent. Now that Nanjing has fallen and the situation in the French Concession is complicated, our group is under constant restrictions here. The more reliable forces we befriend, the more protection we'll have."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shan's doubts faded, and the other two also agreed with Lin Rui's statement.

.........

One night passed.

Huang Dazhu and his brothers packed up the coarse grains and medicines they had gathered overnight and loaded them onto the cart.

With Lin Rui's guidance, he had already kept in mind the matter of asking Manli to introduce him to Wan Heilin, and was just waiting for Manli to arrive so that he could proceed according to plan.

"Brother, everything's packed. When are we leaving for the refugee camp?" Zhao Lin asked anxiously, carrying a bag of coarse grains.

These days, the Zhongyi Gang's work in helping refugees has become the brothers' top priority, earning them a good reputation among the common people and making them respected.

Everyone is very motivated when they do things.

Huang Dazhu wiped the dust off his hands and looked towards the warehouse entrance: "Wait a little longer..."

"Alright." The men sat down to rest and wait for departure.

After some time.

A fragrant breeze wafted in from outside the door.

Everyone smelled this fragrance yesterday; it's the scent of Manli's face powder.

"They're here!" Huang Dazhu's heart tightened. After the knock, he quickly stepped forward and opened the door.

Standing outside the door was Manli, still dressed in simple clothes and without makeup, yet she was still so charming and colorful in the eyes of the soldiers.

The maidservant beside her was carrying a small cloth bag.

"Miss Manli, you've arrived." Huang Dazhu suppressed his nervousness and put on a simple and honest smile.

"What are you doing?" Manli asked, looking at the cart in the warehouse.

"We're going to deliver some food and medicine to the refugee camp," Huang Dazhu replied.

"I'll go with you too." Manli's words were exactly the same as Lin Rui's plan, and Huang Dazhu suppressed his nervousness and agreed.