My spy diary

Chapter 592 This is too tragic! (Seeking monthly votes)
"Secretary Liu, right? Give it your all and help Station Chief Tong to the terrace first. Spit in the flower bed, don't spit on the ground."

Zhang Yi glanced at the location of Zhao Wenwu and Zhao Longwen, and then gestured to Secretary Liu to help Station Chief Tong walk over there.

"Uncle, we've found the person, beaten half to death. What's the next step?"

"Nothing went wrong, right?"

"Don't you trust me to handle things? So far, only my two men know about this, and they are very reliable."

Zhao Longwen nodded in satisfaction. The scapegoat was, of course, a confidential task; he only instructed his nephew to find the "sheep," revealing nothing else. However, the next steps still needed his nephew's work. After a moment's thought, he said, "You must have heard about Yao Zechong's matter, right?"

Zhao Wenwu suddenly realized: "Uncle, the sheep I caught was for this?" He lowered his voice, "Is it Boss Dai's instruction?"

Silence is tantamount to acquiescence.

Zhao Wenwu was surprised that he could help Boss Dai, and excitedly rubbed his hands together.

"Substituting one thing for another? What's the next step?"

"More or less!" Zhao Longwen glanced at his watch. "The prisoner is to be executed tomorrow. Tonight, find a time to secretly switch the two of them. Remember, don't alert anyone, understand?"

After a pause, he added with concern, "It's not convenient for me to handle this matter myself. Please pass on a message to Yao Zechong for me: tell him to keep a low profile after he leaves, and absolutely not to go home or show his face in public. He should find a place to hide quietly and wait until things calm down before making any further moves. These are Boss Dai's exact words."

"Also, just in case, you'd better give that fat Li a shot of anesthetic so he can pass away peacefully." As he said this, he heard footsteps behind him, immediately fell silent, and turned around to see Zhang Yi and Secretary Liu helping Station Chief Tong approach. He frowned and said:
"This old man, why is he drunk again?"

"I understand, I'm happy." Zhang Yi smiled, then changed the subject: "Director Zhao, still working so late? A role model for us all! And who is this?"

“This is my nephew. What are you standing there for? Salute Director Zhang!”

Zhao Wenwu quickly saluted: "Director Zhang."

Zhang Yi sized him up a few times: "You're quite a handsome man. Did I interrupt your conversation?"

Zhao Longwen smiled insincerely: "How could that be? I just had some things to take care of at home. Let's go, Director Zhang, Old Tong has his secretary to take care of him, let's go inside and continue drinking."

"No thanks, I'm already quite drunk. I just came out to get some fresh air. I'll test Director Zhao's drinking capacity another day."

"Oh, that's fine too." Zhao Longwen glanced at him, gave his nephew a subtle wink, and then walked away with his hands behind his back.

Zhao Wenwu, preoccupied with his own thoughts, also took his leave:
"Director Zhang, if there's nothing else, I won't bother you any longer."

"How could I be bothering you? I'm bored and want to find someone to chat with, and maybe show me around Jiangshan and let me try some local delicacies."

Zhao Wenwu inwardly scoffed; he didn't want to be conscripted. He asked dismissively, "Is this your first time in Jiangzhe?"

"I've been here before, and I stayed in Hangzhou for a while, but this is my first time in Jiangshan."

"Oh, where is Zhang Haohui's hometown?"

Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Shanghai."

Just then, Station Chief Tong, who had just vomited, came over wiping his mouth: "What, what are you talking about?"

Zhao Wenwu said, "Station Chief Tong, Director Zhang said he wants to take a stroll around Jiangshan."

Station Chief Tong: "Oh, Director Zhang, you graduated from the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Police Academy, right? Is this your first time in Jiangshan?"

"So it's an old classmate!" Zhao Wenwu was surprised. It was the first time he had heard of him. His eyes darted around and an idea flashed through his mind. "It's quite a coincidence. Our police station happens to have a female officer who also graduated from the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Police Academy. We can have her accompany Director Zhang on a tour. A man and a woman working together makes the work easier."

As he spoke, he glanced at the female police officers who were flirting with several plainclothes officers, "Shen Ruozhu, come here."

Shen Ruozhu, in her early twenties and quite attractive, put down her champagne when she was greeted, walked over with a "shy" expression, and said in a coquettish voice:
"Chief, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes, this is Director Zhang from the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters." Zhao Wenwu said with a serious expression. "Director Zhang wants to tour around Jiangshan. Please assist him and make sure he serves you well, understand?"

Shen Ruozhu was flattered and extended her hand, a charming smile immediately appearing on her face: "Director Zhang, hello!"

Her small hands were soft and boneless. Zhang Yi glanced at her and took her hand: "Mr. Cao Xueqin said that women are made of water and bones. I didn't believe it before, but after meeting Miss Shen today, I know that the ancients were right."

Shen Ruozhu giggled at his joke, covering her mouth and saying, "Director Zhang, you're so funny."

"Is it humorous? I'm just afraid of offending the lady."

At this moment, Deputy Officer Jia came out from inside: "Director Zhang, Station Chief Tong, Boss Dai invites everyone to come in and dance."

"Okay, right away!" Zhang Yi looked at Shen Ruozhu and extended his hand in invitation: "Shen Ruozhu, would you like to dance with me?"

"Of course." Shen Ruozhu smiled charmingly and took Zhang Yi's arm in the process.

Zhao Wenwu was jealous at the sight. Although he had already gotten tired of Shen Ruozhu and it was he who had introduced her to Zhang Yi, seeing her throw herself into his arms still made him furious: "You bitch, you have no sense of propriety at all. Do you really think you can climb the social ladder? Humph, I'll deal with you after I'm done with this."

Thinking this, he stared intently at Shen Ruozhu's back for a few moments before turning and leaving.

In the dance floor, Dai Chunfeng was dancing gracefully with a stylish lady.

Zhang Yi also brought Shen Ruozhu into the dance floor, where they danced gracefully to the music.

Director Gong and Deputy Officer Jia sat to the side, sipping tea and watching Zhang Yi and Shen Ruozhu dance intimately.

"Didn't they say Director Zhang doesn't like women? Where did this woman come from?"

"It's just a rumor. You actually believed it, Director Gong? What normal man doesn't like women, especially beautiful ones? This woman must be from the police station, right? What's wrong?"

Director Gong smiled and said, "It's nothing, just a casual question. Being sensitive to one's identity is instinctive in our line of work. Aren't you going to dance?"

"I'll pass," Lieutenant Jia waved his hand. "We still need to arrange for the boss to rest later."

"Miss Shen dances very well!"

"Director Zhang is also a gentleman."

"I have a question," Zhang Yi said, pulling Shen Ruozhu's arm tightly around her waist. "Do you have a boyfriend?"

Shen Ruozhu said mysteriously, "Guess."

"I guess not, but it will happen soon."

Shen Ruozhu was taken aback, then giggled: "Director Zhang isn't going to talk about himself, is he?"

“Why can’t it be me? The Justice Department needs a close female secretary, a major in the military academy.” Zhang Yi looked at her intently. “...I’ll think about it.”

"Really?" Shen Ruozhu blinked, her face beaming, clearly tempted. She naturally understood Zhang Yi's meaning. Calling her a girlfriend was just a euphemism for a black market mistress, but in exchange for a major rank and a two-promotion, it was all worth it. She considered her current situation; she was in the prime of her life. Rather than wasting her time with Zhao Wenwu in this small county town, she'd rather go to the mountain city with Zhang Yi and try her luck. Compared to Director Zhang, Zhao Wenwu was just a toad. Zhang Yi said earnestly, "Of course, if you're willing, the transfer procedures can be completed tomorrow."

Shen Ruozhu was very satisfied with his attitude. She leaned against Zhang Yi and said coquettishly, "You're not lying to me, are you?"

“Zhang always keeps his word.” Zhang Yi casually glanced around, noticing Dai Chunfeng dancing and watching them. He hesitated for a moment, then gently patted Shen Ruozhu’s bottom. “Of course, it also depends on your performance tonight.”

"Hate!"

To onlookers, this scene would appear as flirting.

After Dai Chunfeng finished dancing and returned to her seat, she heard Li Jue say, "Your Director Zhang is quite popular with women."

Dai Chunfeng was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "A strong general has no weak soldiers under his command."

Li Jue then burst into laughter as well. He didn't notice the hint of confusion that flashed in Dai Chunfeng's eyes. She leaned back in her chair, sipping her tea, and quietly watched Zhang Yi and Shen Ruozhu dancing, as if trying to discern something different about this "sweet couple."

The welcome banquet didn't end until after 11 p.m. The guests dispersed, and Dai Chunfeng, arm in arm with his female companion, returned to their room on the third floor.

Zhang Yi looked at the woman who was leaning against him like a docile kitten. He wondered how much she had drunk before dancing, as she was already tipsy. He smiled and led her into a guest room on the second floor.

The room, though not luxurious, was warm and elegant. An orange lamp on the bedside table added a touch of warmth and romance to the room.

Shen Ruozhu obediently took a bathrobe to the bathroom. After the sound of running water, she came out wrapped in the bathrobe, smiled shyly, then bit her lip as if making a firm decision, and tore off the bathrobe, leaving her completely naked. Then, she twirled a strand of her hair in her hand, looked tenderly at Zhang Yi leaning back in the chair, and said reproachfully:

"Director Zhang, aren't you going to wash up? We women are made of water, and you men are made of mud, so you stinky men, you can't be so rude to her. Otherwise... otherwise she'll never talk to you again."

After saying that, she climbed into bed and wrapped herself tightly in the blanket.

Zhang Yi remained expressionless; he was currently receiving intelligence and had no time to pay attention to her.

Today's intelligence has been updated.

[1. You met Dai Chunfeng today and obtained relevant information—in order to rescue Yao Zechong, Dai Chunfeng and Li Jue reached a deal to implement the "switcheroo" plan.]

[2. You met Zhao Longwen today and obtained relevant information—Zhao Longwen has ordered Zhao Wenwu to secretly find a scapegoat. Fatty Li, real name.]

[3. You met with Zhao Wenwu today and obtained relevant information—Zhao Wenwu has obtained the anesthetic from the hospital and is preparing to switch it.]

Looking at the intelligence on the screen, Zhang Yi felt heavy-hearted. Instead of punishing the culprit who was so ruthless and heartless, they were scheming to find a scapegoat. Their behavior was too disgusting.

What wrong did Fatty Li Yishan do?
He is certainly not wrong.

Who is at fault? The police station, the Kuomintang secret police, and this world that has turned black and white upside down are at fault.

What should we do? Are we just going to watch Li Yishan die innocently and the culprit escape punishment?

Zhang Yi felt he should do something. Not that he absolutely had to, because the word "must" implies a degree of weighing and consideration.

Absolutely! We can't just turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to it, can we?

Conscience is the most basic bottom line and standard for being a person. With this standard, you will have the courage to uphold justice, you will be able to sleep soundly at night, and you will be able to have a clear conscience!

Seeing that Zhang Yi hadn't moved for a while, Shen Ruozhu leaned over and asked, somewhat annoyed:

"Director Zhang?"

"Are you in a hurry? The night is long, what's the rush? Wait a little longer."

"What are you waiting for?"

"Oh, while you were showering, I called the front desk and asked them to send over a bottle of red wine. It should be here soon, right?"

"Director Zhang, you're so romantic!"

Just then, the doorbell rang, and a waiter came over with red wine, glasses, and a corkscrew.

"Director Zhang."

"Thank you for your hard work!" Zhang Yi nodded, took the glass, closed the door, and skillfully opened it again. He poured a glass for both him and Shen Ruozhu. Since he was facing away from her, Shen Ruozhu didn't see Zhang Yi flick a white pill into the glass.

Then he gently swirled the glass until the pills disappeared, before turning around and handing the glass to Shen Ruozhu:
"Here, cheers."

"Cheers!" Shen Ruozhu's face flushed, she took a sip, and said happily, "It's quite delicious!"

"Right? This is a French red wine from the hotel's collection, not comparable to those cheap wines on the buffet. If you like it, have a few more glasses! Come on!" Zhang Yi took a swig, his eyes becoming hazy. "Shen Ruozhu? Can I call you Ruozhu? Ruozhu, you're so beautiful!"

"Really?" Shen Ruozhu took it seriously, puffing out her chest proudly. "Prettier than any of the other women in Shancheng?"

"Come on, let's drink." Zhang Yi urged him to drink while saying, "What women do I have in Chongqing? For people in our line of work, family is a burden. Besides, the Military Intelligence Bureau's family rules are there."

"I don't believe it. If he doesn't have a wife, he must have a mistress, right? How could someone like Director Zhang lack women?" Shen Ruozhu said while drinking, feeling her eyes getting heavy and her head spinning. In a daze, she said, "Director Zhang's red wine is really strong."

Zhang Yi glanced at him, about to say something, when suddenly his ears twitched, he put down his wine glass, and looked around.

Shen Ruozhu forced her eyelids open, looking puzzled: "Looking for... looking for what?"

Zhang Yi didn't say anything. He first snatched the wine glass from her hand and put it aside, then pulled out a pair of handcuffs from behind his waist and roughly handcuffed her behind her back.

Shen Ruozhu looked terrified: "Director Zhang, what, what are you going to do?"

Zhang Yi remained silent, then pulled a belt from Shen Ruozhu's trousers, which she had folded up and placed on the chair beside the bed, and began to swing it.

I silently said "sorry" to myself, and then I smoked it.

There was a "pop" sound.

A shocking bloodstain immediately appeared on Shen Ruozhu's back, causing her to scream in pain.

Lieutenant Jia stood to one side of the room door. He was ordered by Boss Dai to investigate. Hearing the woman's screams coming from Zhang Yi's room, he could also sense the erotic scene inside. But this was too gruesome. How long had Director Zhang been holding back?
Lieutenant Jia couldn't help but shudder, and left cursing under his breath.

Seeing that there was no more noise outside, Zhang Yi stopped what he was doing. Shen Ruozhu burst into tears and collapsed onto the bed, falling into a deep sleep soon after.

Zhang Yi poured the wine from her glass into the bathroom, went to the window, straightened his clothes, and prepared to leave. Just as he was about to leave, he said to Shen Ruozhu:

"Just hearing your name, I'm not my type."

After saying that, he used his finger to pull back a corner of the curtain, looked out through the gap for a while, then unfastened the window latch, opened the window, and slowly slid down.

(End of this chapter)