Espionage codename: Shen Gongbao

Li Shiqun's finger hovered above the phone, about to dial, when his gaze fell on the photo frame in the upper right corner of the desk. Ye Jiqing, dressed in a proper cheongsam, was smiling gently as she nestled beside him.

He froze instantly, his eyes shifting unpredictably.

Liu Zhongwen stood quietly to the side, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, his gaze lowered, neither urging nor saying a word.

"Old Liu." Li Shiqun slowly withdrew his hand, his voice low.

"What if Wang Xuesen wasn't a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau? It would be such a pity if he were mistakenly killed."

He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the gloomy sky outside:

"Yongxinglong Company's business is just getting started."

"He's indispensable for exchanging US dollars, gold bars, and scarce commodities."

"He's the apple of Ji Qing's eye now."

"Even if we find out he's a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, Ji Qing probably won't agree to execute him, let alone confirm his identity."

"At the very least, we should give him a chance to surrender."

"These days, all-around talents who know how to make money and have connections are extremely rare."

Liu Zhongwen pushed up his round-framed glasses and said with a faint smile, "The director's consideration is excellent."

"If we really kill him, where are we going to find another god of wealth like him?"

"Let's do it that way."

"Have Chen Mingchu's informant submit the assassination list first."

"We'll secretly observe the reaction of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai branch."

"If the Military Intelligence Bureau really intends to eliminate traitors, we will secretly strengthen the protection of Wang Xuesen."

He analyzed things clearly and logically.

"This is actually a two-birds-with-one-stone strategy."

"Firstly, it will allow us to accurately ascertain Wang Xuesen's influence and true identity within the Military Intelligence Bureau."

"Secondly, if the Military Intelligence Bureau really sends someone to assassinate us, we can set up an ambush and wipe out the entire action team in Shanghai."

"Furthermore, doesn't Wang Xuesen still have a 'shield' in his possession?"

"Occupy the deep."

"The reasons were readily available: Wang Xuesen protected Dai Li's favorite general, Zhan Shen, in the interrogation room."

"Zhan Shen is a tough guy who has been tortured."

"According to the rules of the Military Intelligence Bureau, as long as someone hasn't defected to us, they're considered a great hero."

"Wang Xuesen protected him well, which was considered a favor by the Military Intelligence Bureau."

Liu Zhongwen leaned forward slightly.

"Then we'll let the undercover agents stir things up."

"It would be logical to cancel the kill order against Wang Xuesen."

Li Shiqun nodded slowly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.

This is indeed a safe approach.

This would both reveal Wang Xuesen's true colors and protect this cash cow.

But if Wang Xuesen finds out, it will be a bit hurtful. What if that kid abandons his post and runs away? Ji Qing won't be able to explain himself.

Liu Zhongwen paused briefly and then added a sentence.

"Director, I passed by Sibao's office before I came here."

He specifically asked me to pass on a message to you.

"Before going to the hospital last night, Wang Xuesen went to Jishi Pharmacy first."

His gaze sharpened:

"What was he doing there in the middle of the night?"

"Could there be something wrong with that pharmacy?"

"Or perhaps he went to consult someone?"

Li Shiqun remained silent.

Jishi Pharmacy.

Shopkeeper Du.

He had already sent Wu Sibao and his men to secretly investigate, and he himself had even disguised himself to get the medicine.

The owner of that pharmacy, Manager Du, is indeed a highly skilled doctor.

Leaving aside everything else, let's talk about myself.

After taking the medicine prescribed by Manager Du, the lack of stamina in bed had long since vanished, and he felt as vigorous as when he was eighteen again. At least Ji Qing was extremely satisfied.

Nowadays, around No. 76, including Ding Mocun, there are many people asking Wang Xuesen to help them bring medicine.

His going to that store was not unusual at all.

It's a serious case of being suspicious of oneself, and one must be suspicious of the people one employs.

But it hasn't reached the point where Wang Xuesen investigates wherever he goes and whoever he meets.

If that were the case, we wouldn't be able to get any serious work done.

If you spend all day and night revolving around Wang Xuesen, you'll be worked to death.

Li Shiqun took out a cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and let the smoke drift away.

Liu Zhongwen looked at him quietly.

"Let's give it a try," he advised after a long silence.

"You wouldn't want a Kuomintang agent lurking around you, would you?"

"Don't forget, you've always harbored doubts about Wang Xuesen in the past."

"Since you and your wife are determined to give him an important position..."

"Why not take this opportunity to try it all out once and for all?"

"Only then can you use it with peace of mind."

Li Shiqun slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Yes."

"We need to make money, but we also need to investigate their backgrounds."

"It's really hard to feel at ease without first getting a sense of the situation."

"We also need to give an explanation to Chen Bijun."

"We have to give Mr. Wang face. It's not right to keep dragging this out without showing some appreciation."

Li Shiqun looked at Liu Zhongwen, his tone becoming unquestionable.

"so."

"Please submit a written plan for this project."

"I'll give the results of the test to Chen Bijun later."

Liu Zhongwen stood up, bowed slightly, and accepted the order.

"Yes, Director."

He turned to leave.

"No rush," Li Shiqun called out to him.

Li Shiqun opened a drawer, took out a piece of paper with an address written on it, and handed it over: "First, have Yang Jie take some men to this address to search Ms. Mao's supplies."

"Remember, you must personally accompany them for inspection."

"Yang Jie is a dishonest guy, all money and no brains."

"Let him search the place alone; half of the stuff will end up being his money for drinks at the nightclub."

At this point, he added a few more words of advice, still feeling uneasy:

At this point, he added a few more words of advice, still feeling uneasy:

"Bring more people."

"Watch out for bombs."

"Let Yang Jie and the others go in first to scout ahead, then you can go in a bit later."

"Hong Piao is an expert in using explosives, so please be extremely careful."

"Those supplies are important, but your life is more important."

"I don't want to lose my most capable shadow for a few boxes of cheap medicine."

A hint of gratitude appeared on Liu Zhongwen's usually calm and reserved face.

Li Shiqun values ​​his own safety more than his brother-in-law's; this trust is truly profound.

"Understood."

"Thank you for your concern, Director."

Liu Zhongwen said sincerely.

Li Shiqun smiled and waved his hand:

"In addition, take three hundred yuan from the account and secretly send it to Chiang Kai-shek's army."

"Then give Sibao and Jiang Jun a good scolding on my behalf."

"Officially, it was announced that Chiang Kai-shek's troops would have their salaries suspended for three months."

"Have Sibao buy some nice things and go apologize to Wang Xuesen."

"They worked all night to get supplies for us."

"They should at least give us a decent explanation."

Liu Zhongwen nodded in agreement and turned to leave the office.

Li Shiqun picked up the phone again and quickly dialed an office number.

"Old Chen, it's me."

"Come here."

……

Office of the head of the interrogation room.

Wang Xuesen stood by the window, prying open a crack in the blinds with his fingers.

His eyes were fixed on the parking lot below.

Yang Jie and Liu Zhongwen, along with a team of plainclothes agents, jumped into several black sedans and sped away.

Wang Xuesen lowered the blinds, turned around, and walked back to his desk.

He sank comfortably into the large, luxurious swivel office chair.

My fingers tapped on the leather armrests, and the chair swayed slightly from side to side.

This office chair was specially ordered by Ye Jiqing to be delivered.

It has to be said, this woman can be truly ruthless when she's angry, and she can also be truly loving when she's hurting someone.

In the mahogany wardrobe next to it, there were several well-tailored high-end suits hanging.

All of them were custom-made for him by tailors at Ye Jiqing's request.

The watch on her wrist was also a gift from her.

Although it's not considered top-tier luxury, and it's two levels below what I wore before, it's still a highly coveted item in Shanghai.

Not to mention red wine, cigars, and tea.

Ye Jiqing would take some things from his office and home every few days.

Although these were just small favors from others to Ye Jiqing, they were all worth real gold and silver on the black market.

Even fearing strong winds in winter, Ye Jiqing specially had all the windows in his office replaced.

said with no exaggeration.

Aside from actually letting him eat a couple of bites of steamed buns, Ye Jiqing now treats him ten times better than he treats his own younger brother, Yang Jie.

Of course, Wang Xuesen knew exactly what was going on.

This is all about exchanging benefits.

Without Yongxinglong Company's continuous inflow of revenue, and without his methods in the black market, there would be no way to make a living.

How could Ye Jiqing possibly give him a second glance?

In the hellish No. 76, only those who demonstrate sufficient value can thrive.

Coming to his senses, Wang Xuesen picked up the phone on the table and quickly dialed the number for Linzhijiang's office.

"Captain Lin."

"I'd like to confirm the inmate information for cell number three."

"Please ask Lao Si to come over here."

"Thanks."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Xuesen took out a gold-plated lighter from his pocket.

pat.

He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and let the pungent smoke swirl in his lungs.

A moment later, there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Enter."

The fourth brother, Gao Xian, pushed open the door and walked in.

He turned around and closed the door tightly, then strode to the desk: "Boss."

"Fourth Brother, is it all done?" Wang Xuesen asked in a low voice.

The fourth brother grinned and pulled out a chair to sit down.

Don't worry.

"As soon as I received your call, I took two reliable brothers and headed over there."

The fourth brother suppressed his excitement, his eyes shining brightly.

"There are so many good things."

"There are several boxes of medicines, all of which are the most sought-after sulfonamide anti-inflammatory drugs, hemostatic drugs, bandages, and the like."

"There are also guns and bullets, as well as high-powered batteries."

"Red tickets are really powerful. With the Japanese blockade so tight now, these things are so hard to get."

"I don't know where that woman surnamed Mao got her access to this channel."

The fourth brother picked up the teacup on the table and gulped down a large mouthful: "However, I didn't dare take any more."

"Only half of the medicine and batteries were moved."

"I didn't touch the bullets, guns, or radio parts. The risk of reselling these things is too great; an investigation would uncover it immediately."

"In short, what's left is definitely enough for Li Shiqun to make a fortune."

Wang Xuesen exhaled a smoke ring and nodded approvingly: "Well done."

"Don't bite off more than you can chew."

"It would be a hot potato for us to handle such sensitive things as guns and radios."

"The medicine and batteries alone are enough for us to make a fortune on the black market."

Wang Xuesen stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and started chatting casually: "Fourth Brother, I heard your wife is about to give birth?"

The fourth brother grinned, his eyes full of laughter.

"Yes, boss."

"It'll be this month."

"He keeps asking for sour food, my mom says he's definitely going to be a boy."

Wang Xuesen flicked his cigarette ash, his gaze deepening, and said in a low voice:

"Recently, the Military Intelligence Bureau and the 76th Division have been killing people quite fiercely; people are dying on the streets every day."

"You're going to be a dad soon, so take it easy for now."

"I've discussed a collaboration with Dr. Yang Hongchang, the president of Renji Hospital, and I'd like to transfer you to the hospital to handle shipments."

"At that time, Li Lu will be in charge of logistics and finance."

"You two keep a close eye on this job for the company, any problems?"

The fourth brother was so excited that he stood up abruptly, his body ramrod straight:

"Thank you, boss!"

"I promise I'll complete the mission!"

Wang Xuesen gestured for him to sit down: "The salary over there is definitely higher than here, and the perks are much better too."

"However, for safety reasons, you cannot leave directly."

"You lead the way in gambling, then go to the warehouse in the back and resell some matches, soap, and the like."

"Make a big move and get Li Shiqun and Ding Mocun to fire you voluntarily."

"I'll go to the hospital to start my job then."

"That's a safer approach."

The fourth brother was even more impressed, never expecting Wang Xuesen to have considered things so thoroughly.

Even brothers wouldn't be this considerate.

He nodded gratefully and said, "Yes, the brothers will listen to you anyway."

"You see things more clearly than us roughnecks, and you think further ahead than us."

"Working under the boss makes me feel secure."

Wang Xuesen waved his hand with a smile: "Alright, stop flattering me. Don't be stingy with household expenses, buy your wife more nutritional supplements."

The fourth brother thanked him profusely and left, closing the door behind him.

The office returned to silence.

Wang Xuesen leaned back comfortably, his mind racing as he planned his next move.

Right now, the most important thing for him is to win over Bai Junqi and get control of the American goods distribution channels as soon as possible.

This is a gold mine that's practically overflowing with oil.

Hu Junhe and Peng Sanhu finally couldn't hold out any longer and fell for Bai Junqi's trick, planning to ship the goods soon.

Damn it!

The plan can finally get moving.

Next, Fujita Hajime and Miyako need to follow up quickly.

Miyako is easy to talk to.

During this period, Wang Xuesen and she corresponded frequently, and the Japanese girl had long harbored feelings for him.

The key figure is Fujita Hajime, the head of the Special Higher Police.

That old devil is cunning; he won't act until he sees the benefit. To make him give up on Bai Junqi's hopes, we need a fatal bargaining chip.

However, when luck comes, there's no stopping it.

Qingfu, that chubby little boy, is truly my lucky charm.

He not only took it upon himself to hire several prostitutes with diseases at the nightclub, but also successfully infected Bai Junqi with syphilis.

They also unexpectedly discovered a shocking piece of gossip.

Bai Junqi was having an affair with Fang Yao, Fujita Ichi's woman!

This is interesting.

It was such a lucky accident, a stroke of luck!

With this leverage, and by taking multiple measures, how can that old devil Fujita Hajime sit still?

If Wang Xuesen's guess is correct, that old devil Fujita Hajime may have already contracted syphilis.

Thinking of this, Wang Xuesen picked up the phone on the table and quickly dialed the number for Renji Hospital.

"Brother, it's me."

"Any news yet?"

A deep, resonant voice came from the other end of the phone, reporting:

"I've had Bai Junqi's medical records sealed away separately in the archives; they're absolutely safe."

"What is certain is that this kid has syphilis and several other diseases."

"As for Fujita Hajime, there is currently no medical record. As you know, Japanese military officers generally prefer Fukumin or Shinozaki Hospitals."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you, brother. You've worked hard." Wang Xuesen hung up the phone.

Bai Junqi did indeed go to see a doctor and recorded a detailed medical history.

With the evidence in hand, the chances of winning have increased.

If Fujita could once again uncover Fang Yao and Bai Junqi's affair, with medical records as proof, and with the shame of having his wife stolen and the hatred of spreading drugs, Wang Xuesen didn't believe Fujita would still bet on Bai Junqi.

Without Fujita Hajime's support.

Once the conflict between Li Shiqun and the Bai family intensifies.

Hehe, the Bai family is doomed.

Wang Xuesen looked up at the calendar on the wall.

12 month 14 number.

There are still two weeks until New Year's Day.

Don't panic, let's take it easy for now.

Let these people cause trouble for a few more days, until Hu Junhe and Peng Sanhu have sold the goods and stirred up the mess, then I'll step in to clean up the mess.

Wang Xuesen closed his eyes and leaned back on the sofa, pretending to doze off to recharge.

dong dong!

"Xuesen, are you there?"

A charming voice came from outside the door.

Wang Xuesen suddenly opened his eyes, a burning desire flashing in them.

He stood up and quickly opened the door.

It is Yu Aizhen.

This woman was wearing a brown trench coat today, over which she wore a tight-fitting flesh-colored knit top, and black high heels with half of her fair skin exposed.