Anti-Japanese War Espionage: I Have an Omniscient Perspective

Inside the office, only Team Leader Zhang and Lin Rui were present.

Gold bars, legal tender, and a pistol were laid out on the table.

Team Leader Zhang's expression was solemn: "Only I and the Nanjing side know about my new identity; it must be kept secret."

He took a stack of documents from the safe and spread them on his desk. On top of it was a yellowed business license with the words "Lianhua Film Industry Co., Ltd." printed on it.

"This Lianhua Film Studio was owned by a distant relative of Vice Minister Xu of the Ministry of Military Affairs. When the Japanese army attacked Shanghai to fight against the Japanese, the owner fled to Chongqing. All filming work in the studio was stopped, leaving only a few studios, equipment warehouses and a small number of staff. It was basically at a standstill."

Team Leader Zhang pointed at the document and continued, "We've already spoken with Vice Minister Xu and the manager in charge. You'll be taking over, using the alias 'Chen Mo,' as the branch factory's detention manager. Officially, your job is to guard the company's assets and handle the aftermath—such as inventorying equipment, settling rent, and dealing with inspections from the concession authorities. These are all perfectly reasonable tasks, and even if the Japanese and their collaborators are watching, they won't be able to find fault with them."

Lin Rui picked up the license and examined it closely. The address was marked as 172 Rue de Belle, right next to the Grand Theatre, which was the core area for cultural activities in the French Concession.

It seems the Special Service is very keen on the Infiltrator Team 3. This identity is far more reliable than that of a temporary shop assistant or waiter. Moreover, the background of the film company allows for easy contact with people in the theater industry, perfectly matching the mission of infiltrating the Salvation Association.

Lin Rui feigned delight.

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Team Leader Zhang. This role is very suitable for coordinating the mission."

"Good that you understand." Team Leader Zhang nodded and handed over four more identity documents. "I've also made arrangements for the identities of the other four team members."

He explained one by one: "Su Wan, using the alias 'Su Nian,' was assigned to be the clerk in your factory. Ostensibly, she was responsible for organizing the company's old files and liaising with the concession authorities on document reporting. In reality, she could use the pretext of organizing materials and going out on business to contact the logistics staff of the Shanghai Drama Salvation Association. After all, drama troupes and film companies often exchanged props and venues, and she had old ties with the Women's Salvation Association, so this kind of connection would be more natural."

"Chen Shan, using the alias 'Chen Shouyi,' worked as the factory's accountant. He was naturally skilled at managing accounts and did it with ease."

"Zhao Erzhu, also known as Zhao Yong, works as the warehouse manager in the factory, responsible for the equipment warehouse and photography studio."

"Sun Xiaoliu, using the alias 'Sun Fu,' continues to sell cigarettes outside the 'Fuji Teahouse' across from your factory. This teahouse is a place where people in the arts and culture world rest and gather, and he happens to be keeping an eye on it and collecting information from the streets."

Lin Rui looked through the four documents one by one; each identity had a complete household registration.

He asked, "Won't the other staff at the film studio find our sudden appearance suspicious?"

"That's certainly possible. For that reason, I'll have the existing employees of the film studio leave. You'll only have one day to get to know them and familiarize yourselves with the business. Don't worry, your backgrounds are all clean. Once you've made contact with your team members, I'll take you there for the handover." After saying that, Team Leader Zhang handed Lin Rui a new codebook and radio communication frequencies.

It seems he meant that now that you've become the leader of the undercover team, you're responsible for handling things yourself, and the station will also consider your abilities.

If those four undercover agents cannot be found, this group leader cannot continue his duties.

"Yes." Lin Rui put the things in his hand into the wicker box, and also put the gold bars, money, and gun on the table into the box. "Please keep these things for now, Team Leader Li. I will bring the person back."

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Team Leader Li said with a smile, but stepped aside to let Lin Rui go out.

..........

Lin Rui walked down from the second floor to the door with a blank expression.

Seeing Lin Rui's expression, the agents on the first floor didn't go up to chat with him.

He told the guard at the gate, "I'm on orders to go out and carry out a mission."

"Brother, you're something else. You came in as a nobody, and you're out as a team leader." The man gave a thumbs up and opened the door.

As Lin Rui walked out of Shanghai Railway Station, he looked up at the small Western-style building and memorized the surrounding terrain features.

Then return the way you came.

After leaving the residential area, he did not go to the back door of the bookstore, but instead activated his supernatural ability to observe.

From a three-dimensional perspective, you can see the surrounding terrain.

There is an alley on the other side that leads directly to Avenue Joffre.

He walked back to Avenue Joffre from there, and then headed west.

After walking for about half an hour, we arrived at the Contract Department Store.

This is the junction of Avenue Joffre and Avenue Massen. The Contract Department Store is located at the corner of the intersection, consisting of six large storefronts.

Because of its good location, it sells a wide variety of goods and has many customers.

Another point is that this department store is owned by the Japanese, but given the current situation in Shanghai, it has become a place that many wealthy people flock to.

Lin Rui followed the crowd inside, strolling through the department store, looking for an opportunity to leave a coded message and meet up with his team members.

The place where you leave a secret mark must be quite obvious, yet unnoticed.

This is a bit troublesome.

He walked around the department store but couldn't find a suitable place.

At that moment, a woman wearing a cheongsam and carrying a small bag walked past him.

She was tall, wore high heels, and dressed fashionably, attracting the attention of men in the department store.

Lin Rui also looked over, but was drawn to the person behind the woman.

It turned out to be Su Wan. Compared to the woman in the cheongsam in front of her, Su Wan was dressed much more simply.

The two walked one after the other, in sync, seemingly traveling together.

Lin Rui frowned. Why was Su Wan walking with such a high-profile person? Wasn't this just attracting attention?

This is absolutely not the behavior of a spy.

He followed her, looking for an opportunity to get in touch with Su Wan.

The tall woman in the cheongsam walked around, stopping frequently to select items.

She would occasionally turn back to ask, "How's this one?" "I like the color, but the style doesn't suit me."

Su Wan echoed from behind, "It looks good. I think it suits you."

"You're so boring." The woman in the cheongsam walked away.

Just as Su Wan was about to follow, Lin Rui walked over and tugged at her clothes.

"Don't turn around, I am Shuangmu Yilin."

Su Wan froze, then picked up an item and pretended to examine it.

Lin Rui, whose back was to her, was also looking at the merchandise. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, the two whispered to each other.

"Where's your code? I didn't see it!"

"It's not done yet. I've already contacted the Shanghai station. They're asking us to rejoin our groups and have our identities and tasks reassigned. When can you rejoin your group?"

"It can be done today. I'll go back and get the things."

"What's up with your female companion? She's so flamboyant, aren't you afraid of being exposed with her?"

"It's my cousin. I'm living at her house now."

"Then go home and get your things, and meet me here."

"OK."

The two parted ways and went their separate ways.