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Chapter 2698 Obtaining the Flying Talisman! (Bonus Chapter, Please Subscribe for 6 More Chapters)

Such a good deal that Chongqing didn't even hesitate before agreeing to Wang Manchun's request and instructing Dai Li to arrange the detailed transaction process.

As the highest-ranking officer of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Shanghai, Ming Lou quickly received the news, which put him in a difficult position.

After all, if this codebook is not given to the Yan'an side, then the Yan'an side can only rely on its own tactics to fight the Japanese. If they have this codebook, whether it is real or fake, they can use it to guess the Japanese intentions, and they will have more options and fewer difficulties when fighting.

But if Minglou were to hand over this information, wouldn't he be exposed? As a key member of the Shanghai underground network, he was extremely important to the underground workers.

Mingcheng was aware of Minglou's predicament. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Brother, how about I take the codebook to Yan'an?"

Minglou shook his head and said solemnly, "No matter which direction they come from, they are all vital forces in the War of Resistance. We cannot let them sacrifice in vain, so what you are doing is definitely not acceptable."

Upon hearing this, Mingcheng pondered for a moment and then solemnly said, "I can take a picture and send it back to Yan'an so that Yan'an can be prepared."

Minglou realized that Mingcheng was about to expose himself, so he said helplessly, "Have you ever thought that once you're exposed, I won't be able to hide either? You're my last line of defense."

Upon hearing Minglou's words, Mingcheng was at a loss for what to do. After all, Minglou was extremely important. He frowned and asked, "Big brother, what should we do?"

Minglou hesitated for a long time, the air was eerily silent, and finally he sighed and said to Mingcheng, "Leave this matter to Mingtai!"

Upon hearing this, Mingcheng paused for a moment, and after realizing he hadn't misheard, asked uncertainly, "Mingtai, will this work?"

Minglou shook his head helplessly and said, "Mingtai might not be able to do it, but isn't he dating Cheng Jinyun? I suppose if this thing gets into Mingtai's hands, Cheng Jinyun will definitely get a share, and then we'll have achieved our goal."

Mingcheng wanted to say that this would expose Mingtai, but when he thought that if Mingtai was exposed, the time plan would no longer need to be executed, he thought that this was fine too, better than his older brother being exposed, so he couldn't help but laugh. "I believe that after this incident, Poison Bee will definitely not let Mingtai continue his plan."

Minglou, the big poisonous bee, wasn't one to give up so easily. He said helplessly, "I just hope everything goes smoothly. Pass the word down and have Mingtai deliver this telegram to Wang Tianfeng."

Mingcheng knew that Poison Bee was ruthless and might not give up, so he could only pray for Mingtai.

After Mingtai obtained the codebook, he was not in a hurry at all. He knew the importance of this thing, but he felt that since they were all part of the anti-Japanese forces, there was no distinction between "yours" and "mine" when it came to fighting the Japanese.

Therefore, Mingtai directly approached Cheng Jinyun and gave him a copy of the codebook.

Cheng Jinyun was still a little confused when she looked at the codebook in her hand. She asked uncertainly, "Mingtai, what's with this codebook? You just gave it to me like this?"

Mingtai spoke very casually, “Wang Manchun was abandoned by the Japanese. In a fit of rage, she handed over the codebooks in an attempt to enlist. I suspect that some of these codebooks are genuine and some are fake, but the genuine ones are almost certainly 99%. You’ll have to screen them when you get back. However, it’s also possible that the Japanese deliberately made him a suicide spy, so you should use him with caution.”

Cheng Jinyun frowned and said uncertainly, "Even so, it will still be very useful, but once we find out about this codebook, your fate will probably be very tragic. Why did you do this?"

Mingtai looked at Cheng Jinyun and said solemnly, "Didn't I tell you last time? Actually, when I was traveling around before the war, I read about your ideas abroad, and I thought they were all very good. So, no matter which faction I belong to, as long as it's related to resisting Japan, we all need to get this codebook."

He paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course, it's also because of you. I also want the war to end as soon as possible, so you won't have to risk staying here. I hope you're safe."

Cheng Jinyun was deeply moved upon hearing this. She had actually fallen for Mingtai after their conversation during their escape after collaborating on the train bombing. Unfortunately, they were on opposing sides, so this brave girl had kept her feelings hidden. Now, seeing Mingtai risk making a mistake to give her the codebook, she couldn't help but hug him, saying with great emotion…
"Why don't you come with me? It's too dangerous for you to go back!"

Seeing the beautiful woman throwing herself into his arms, Mingtai immediately hugged Cheng Jinyun back before smiling and saying, "I really want to go with you, but I can't leave right now. I need to deliver this codebook to Chongqing. After all, Chongqing is also resisting the Japanese army, and they need this codebook too."

Cheng Jinyun knew that for the sake of national righteousness, she could not stop Mingtai, so she could only say helplessly with tears in her eyes, "Then be careful, take care of yourself, I'll wait for you to come back."

Knowing that time was precious, Mingtai released Cheng Jinyun with a carefree air and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, I'm still waiting. After driving away the Japanese devils, I'll come to your door to ask for your hand in marriage."

Cheng Jinyun chuckled upon hearing this, then relaxed and left with the codebook.

After Cheng Jinyun left, Mingtai and the others quickly left Shanghai and then quietly headed to Chongqing.

Of course, Guo Qiyun also traveled with Mingtai. The two covered for each other and were well-prepared. They escorted the codebook all the way to Chongqing without encountering any danger.

After receiving the silver dollars and the guarantee, Wang Manchun knew that the Japanese would retreat even faster, but she did not believe that the Chongqing authorities would really spare her life.

So, Wang Manchun approached Wang Yue and said very seriously, "Boss Wang, I don't think either Yan'an or Chongqing is particularly safe for me. I want to make enough money and then escape abroad. Do you want to come with me?"

Wang Yue hadn't expected Wang Manchun to be so vigilant. He smiled and shook his head, saying, "Actually, it's not safe to escape anywhere. The most important thing for you is to atone for your crimes. Only if you make a contribution can you save your life. After all, the mistakes you made in the past were too big, and you will inevitably be held accountable."

Wang Manchun knew Wang Yue was right, but she still said unwillingly, "I made a mistake back then, but I've repented now, so tell me, what should I do?"

Seeing that Wang Manchun was getting anxious, Wang Yue smiled and said, "Actually, what you need to do is very simple: just transport those Japanese goods directly to Chongqing or Yan'an. No matter which side you send these goods to, they will remember your contribution after receiving such great material assistance. After all, this is a physical item, unlike a codebook which could be fake. This is a real contribution."

Hearing Wang Yue's words, Wang Manchun said uncertainly, "Mr. Wang, what you're saying doesn't seem right, does it? The floorboards will be exposed after I deliver the goods. How am I supposed to survive?" Seeing that Wang Manchun didn't believe him, Wang Yue reminded her, "Miss Wang, it seems you've forgotten your profession. Whether you go to Yan'an or Chongqing, as long as you deliver the goods, you can help them catch spies. You're useful; how could you possibly die?"

Upon hearing this reminder, Wang Manchun's eyes lit up. She suddenly realized that she seemed to be quite good at this, which reassured her. She slowly sipped her coffee, pondering her future path, until she finished it. Then, she said solemnly, "In Mr. Wang's opinion, where would be a more suitable place for me to go?"

Wang Yue looked at Wang Manchun and said with a smile, "Actually, you probably already have the answer."

Seeing that Wang Yue had already guessed, Wang Manchun couldn't help but laugh; she really didn't have much of a choice anyway.

After all, Chongqing has no shortage of supplies, so even if she delivers the goods there, she probably won't get much credit. But it's different in Yan'an. Supplies are much scarcer there. If she transports a large quantity of urgently needed supplies there, she will definitely make a great contribution.

If they really couldn't stay in China in the end, they could go to the Soviet Union in the northwest, instead of being trapped in China.

Thinking of this, Wang Manchun said very seriously, "If I am assigned to transport supplies after I get there, I wonder if I can contact you?"

When Wang Manchun said this, her eyes were full of expectation, as if she was afraid that Wang Yue would not agree.

After all, Wang Manchun knew in her heart that the task of being a spy might not necessarily fall to her. However, if it was just a one-off deal, the other party would probably still lock her up, just not give her the death penalty. But if she had countless supplies to transport, the situation would be different, and she could officially become one of their own.

Wang Yue's reply was also very official: "No matter what aspect it is, as long as it is for the war against Japan, I can help arrange all the necessary supplies. Moreover, my shipyard has already launched several cargo ships. Although they can only transport goods near the sea or by river, it is enough to help with transportation."

After hearing this, Wang Manchun did not hesitate any longer and immediately took her leave from Wang Yue.

Yu Manli appeared only after Wang Manchun left. She said uncertainly, "Do you think a bad person like him can really change for the better?"

Wang Yue smiled and said, "That's hard to say, but as long as she can help fight the Japanese, she is a force that can be united."

He then solemnly added, "We need to keep a close eye on our shipyard and prevent anyone from secretly investigating the situation inside."

Yu Manli smiled and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, your listening device is very useful. I've been listening to it myself."

The listening device that Yu Manli mentioned is actually a kind of cutting-edge technology. It can intelligently filter through various sound wave frequencies, pick out enemies, and then issue an alarm.

Whenever such an alarm sounds, anyone trying to eavesdrop will be discovered. Therefore, the only way for outsiders to find out what's going on inside is to bribe someone inside the shipyard. And since everyone inside is under the control of bodyguards, the shipyard's complete security is guaranteed.

Of course, if the Japanese wanted to forcibly seize the shipyard, Wang Yue would not sit idly by; this was a crucial part of his plan.

Without mentioning Wang Yue's arrangements, Mingtai quickly sent the codebook to Chongqing, while Cheng Jinyun had already sent it to Yan'an.

Both Chongqing and Yan'an possessed the codebooks of the puppet government and the Japanese, which enabled them to anticipate the enemy's moves and consistently defeat the Japanese in subsequent battles.

Wang Manchun knew her opportunity had arrived. She had successfully used the codebook as a stepping stone, and the next step was to transport supplies to surrender.

So, when Fujita asked her to transport supplies to North China, Wang Manchun took dozens of ships full of munitions and other emergency supplies and sailed upstream along the Yellow River, all the way to Yan'an.

In fact, the Japanese had already realized what was happening when the ships passed through Japanese-controlled territory without stopping, and immediately dispatched troops to pursue them. However, the Japanese codebook had already been exposed, and their operation was discovered by people in Chongqing and Yan'an.

Therefore, along the way, people from both Chongqing and Yan'an helped to snipe the pursuers, which allowed Wang Manchun to lead dozens of ships all the way to Xi'an and then head north to Yan'an.

In fact, Chongqing had already arranged for Xi'an to receive the goods, but the person in charge of intercepting them turned out to be an underground party member. He even escorted these ships all the way to Yan'an, which made Wang Manchun's last leg of the journey by water very smooth.

Wang Manchun wasn't stupid; her success was the result of her meticulous planning.

This is why Wang Manchun gave the codebook first before betraying the regime; firstly, it served as a stepping stone, and secondly, it ensured her safety during the betrayal process.

Of course, Wang Manchun's scheme was actually within the scope of Wang Yue's calculations.

However, there was one thing that Wang Yue regretted: Wang Manchun had already brought the goods to Yan'an, but this did not mean that Wang Yue had completed his mission. This left Wang Yue with some regret, and he wondered if the people in Yan'an could persuade Wang Manchun to change her mind completely.

Wang Yue sometimes overcomplicates things, but that's understandable. After all, he's experienced dozens of worlds and met all sorts of people, so his thoughts naturally become more complex.

At this time, some people had very simple thoughts. It would take time for Wang Manchun to be released from detention, so less than a month after Wang Manchun arrived in Yan'an, Wang Yue actually heard a system notification.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the side quest: enlightening Wang Manchun and helping her to reform!"

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained a flight talisman!"

(End of this chapter)