The charm of spy wars lies in the tricks of life

Chapter 257 Dai Li, Zhou Lisheng
Shen Liushu gazed at that face, as beautiful as a painting.

He thought to himself, "This girl is no ordinary person."

Oh my god, it's delivered right to my door.

"Boss Yi, the world is in chaos these days."

"The National Bureau of Statistics and the Special Higher Police of the Japanese Ministry of Home Affairs are engaged in a life-or-death struggle."

"I wasn't sure I would survive."

"Let me put it this way, based on my deduction, within the next two months, either the Statistics Bureau or the Special Higher Police will be wiped out."

"If you really want to give your body to this philandering man who doesn't know life or death."

"Then, I'll take you home tonight." He spoke slowly.

Wen Zhuyi listened calmly while eating noodles.

After Shen Liushu stopped, he said, "Director Shen, don't underestimate women."

"I've struggled for years in Shanghai, a city where every inch is gold and every step is stained with blood. Life and death have happened frequently, so I've long since become indifferent to them."

"As for the impending war, I also know a little about it."

"The French boss is preparing to return to France from the French Concession."

He confided in me that war was imminent.

“I’m not afraid.

"Don't worry about anything, I have nothing to do with this French boss."

"This body hasn't been touched for at least five years." The voice was slow, confident, and elegant.

Shen Liushu didn't speak, but just ate noodles in big bites to hide some of the fear in her heart.

Do you not know what you're afraid of?
Miao Yu left, Li Caidan left, and Bai Yu died.

Miao Yu once said that she was someone who wanted everything.

She has a soft heart, and separation from her lover always hurts her.

Every day seems uneventful, but the heartache after those soft, warm, and fragrant meats leave is truly painful.

Unlike the original owner, I can't easily let go of things.

He was just pretending to be carefree.

The bowl of noodles was finished quickly.

The noodles served at this Shanghai late-night snack stall weren't very plentiful.

Oil and scallions floated in the bowl, and the soup was brown.

It looks very appetizing.

He drank a few more sips of soup, feeling satisfied, with a smile on his face.

Take out a key and place it on the table.

“My home is in… Come find me after you’ve settled things.” Shen Liushu’s voice was firm, her eyes gentle.

Shen Liushu got up and left without paying the bill.

Under the lamplight, Wen Zhuyi's complexion was as clear and lustrous as jade, like a new moon with a halo.

The beautiful woman stood up gracefully: "Check, please." Her voice revealed her joy.

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"Ding-a-ling." "Ding-a-ling."

Zhou Lisheng's face was ashen as he picked up the phone: "Hello."

"Hey, Lisheng, are you still in the office?" The voice was booming and clear.

Zhou Lisheng immediately stood up, his posture respectful: "Yes, boss. In this life-or-death struggle with the Japanese Special Higher Police in Shanghai, Lisheng dares not slack off in the slightest."

"It is our honor to share the burdens of the country and Chairman Chiang Kai-shek."

"But health is also important; you can't win a long battle without good health."

"Get enough rest and sleep. Eat and drink carefully."

"The fact that Sima Yi was able to defeat Zhuge Liang in the end during the Three Kingdoms period already proves this point."

"Zhuge Liang is not long-lived, how can he win?"

Sima Yi once asked the messenger: "What is your prime minister's daily diet like?"

The messenger replied: "For breakfast, have a bowl of shrimp ball and chicken skin soup, a bowl of steamed duck with fermented rice wine, and a plate of marinated goose breast."

There was also a plate of pine nut rolls made with butter, and a large bowl of steaming hot, fragrant rice.

"A Chinese meal consists of two pounds of cooked beef, served with fresh fruit and wine, and accompanied by ten pounds of baijiu (Chinese liquor)."

"For dinner, the Prime Minister ate only vegetarian food, including boiled turnips and taro with sugar. The mushrooms were fragrant and the seaweed was delicious."

"There are also a variety of vegetarian dishes such as spicy ginger bamboo shoots and honey-glazed sunflower, as well as several unique fruits such as walnuts, persimmons, lychees, chestnuts, and dates. The variety is extensive and dazzling."

Sima Yi then said: "Your Prime Minister's diet is too varied; I predict that he will not live long!"
"Lisheng, this incident reminds us that we must not let our bodies break down in the long battle ahead."

"Doing things is like eating; don't do too many different things at once."

"The key lies in specialization."

"From your two reports, you seem to want to protect Shen Liushu, don't you?" The voice was loud as a drumbeat, slow and forceful.

Zhou Lisheng's mind was in turmoil. What was the leader's true intention?
“Yes, boss,” Zhou Lisheng said, forcing a smile.

I trusted what Sister Manli said.

Dai Li paused for a moment: "I don't know who exposed several things about Shen Liushu."

"I reported and vouched for the Chairman."

"And after detailed analysis and confirmation, this was definitely the second step in the Japanese plan targeting the Shanghai Chinese District Statistics Bureau."

"The Chairman agreed."

"Let's do as you say, let Wen Xiansi pin a blame on Shen Liushu and exonerate her."

"Lisheng, there is one more thing. Don't be too busy dealing with it."

"We need to take the initiative and think of a solution."

"Destroy the Japanese Special Higher Police in Shanghai as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Lisheng respectfully replied, "Yes, boss. We have already prepared a proactive plan."

"Form a ten-person elite team."

"To carry out accidental death assassination activities."

"Make the deaths of those female spies seem like accidents."

"Not only can it complete the task, but it can also prevent those capitalists and powerful figures from investigating."

"Even if they investigate, they won't be able to trace it back to us."

Dai Li's smile remained unchanged: "Is that so? That's very good. We must treat the Japanese with extreme caution when they make moves."

"We must also take decisive and proactive measures, striking hard and decisively."

"The Japanese are prepared for a full-scale war."

"We need to stab them in the back secretly and quickly."

Zhou Lisheng replied respectfully, "Yes, boss."

"Okay, that's settled then." The call ended.

Zhou Lisheng put down the phone, picked up a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag on his drink.

He pondered Dai Li's words.

Don't make it too complicated.

We must launch a decisive and ruthless, stealthy attack.

The National Bureau of Statistics is currently facing both internal and external troubles.

"Don't make it too complicated" refers to the issue of the Red Party.

If the Red Party is not eliminated, even if we win against Japan in the future, we will still lose.

Bold and decisive, with every cut drawing blood. Yet, the Special Higher Police must be treated with utmost care and caution.

Is this like walking on thin ice? This suggests that Japan will take a second step in its plan targeting the Statistics Bureau.

You need to be careful and cautious.

Bold and decisive, cutting to the bone. Does this mean getting the statistics bureau's frontline field staff mobilized?

His index and middle fingers were yellowed from smoking, and his large hands trembled slightly.

I've been smoking more and more lately.

I really should go home and rest, and get a good night's sleep.

Zhou Lisheng's home is very close to the Statistics Bureau.

Since he doesn't go home and keeps working at the bureau, his superiors' informants should report that he is working diligently and tirelessly at the bureau.

The driver took the car, and in no time they arrived home.

It's very late now.

Zhou Lisheng returned home.

The elegant and graceful Li Xiangwen walked swaying: "Honey, would you like something else to eat?"

"I'm not eating anymore. Let's get some rest."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangwen paused for a moment, her eyes filled with sorrow, and softly asked, "Will you be able to come home every day from now on?"
"I'm very lonely."

Zhou Lisheng saw the bitterness and expectation in Li Xiangwen's eyes.

He gently pulled her delicate body into his arms; her flesh was soft and warm.

She has a very slim and supple waist, even though she hasn't had children.

She had a pleasant, fresh scent from her bath.

He kissed her long, slender neck and collarbone.

He said earnestly, "In a sense, I'm desperately trying to maintain this hard-won position."

I come from a humble background.

"Only by bearing the pressure and taking responsibility, and by working diligently, can one secure their position."

(End of this chapter)