Anti-Japanese War Espionage: I Have an Omniscient Perspective

As Du Sheng entered, he raised his hand in greeting, "Director Yu, it is an honor to have you here. I am so sorry for not welcoming you sooner."

Deputy Director Yu clasped his hands in a respectful greeting: "Mr. Du, you're too kind."

The two sat down, and a maid brought them hot tea.

Du Sheng gently tapped the coffee table with his palm. "I've heard a little about what happened in Qingpu. In these chaotic times, it's commendable that Director Yu was able to support such a special training class to train soldiers for the War of Resistance against Japan."

Deputy Director Yu picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and set it down with a solemn expression: "Mr. Du, you flatter me. With Shanghai fallen and the Japanese army pressing in, the nation is in peril, and we can only do our part. I have come to ask for your assistance. The Qingpu Special Training Class is just starting out, and we need to rely on the connections and resources of Shanghai for everything from venue and supplies to personnel recruitment. The Green Gang has deep roots in Shanghai, and with your support, the training class can get on track more quickly."

Du Sheng nodded, stubbed out his cigar in the ashtray, his eyes instantly turning cold, his tone filled with disgust: "The Japanese invaders occupied our Chinese territory and killed our compatriots. I remember this debt. The Green Gang members have long been eager to go to the front lines and kill the Japanese devils. Director Yu, rest assured, supporting the resistance against Japan is my duty!"

He leaned forward, his tone firm: "I have many Green Gang disciples under my command, all of them strong and healthy, and familiar with the streets and alleys of Shanghai. They can be useful in reconnaissance, demolition, or harassment behind enemy lines. I plan to select a group of elite disciples and send them to the Qingpu Special Training Class to receive formal training, so that they can better deal with the Japanese army in the future."

Upon hearing this, Deputy Director Yu's face showed approval. He immediately stood up and cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Mr. Du, for your understanding! The Green Gang disciples are exceptionally skilled and loyal. If they could join the special training class, they would surely become the backbone of the class. However..." He paused slightly, his tone becoming more tactful, "The special training class has limited spots. The initial purpose of this preparation was to unite the anti-Japanese forces from all walks of life in Shanghai and gather strength from all sides to fight against the powerful enemy. It was not intended to treat the Green Gang unfairly. I hope Mr. Du will understand."

Upon hearing this, Du Yuesheng was not displeased at all. Instead, he laughed heartily and waved his hand, saying, "Director Yu, you flatter me! I understand what you mean. In the fight against Japan, there is no distinction between high and low, or between different backgrounds. The more people we have, the greater our chances of victory. Recruiting only from the Green Gang would be narrow-minded and not conducive to uniting all sides. Don't worry, I'm not a petty person; I completely understand." He paused and added, "I will have people screen the disciples, strictly controlling the selection process, and only sending the most outstanding ones."

"With Mr. Du's words of comfort, I am relieved." Deputy Director Yu breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. "Time is of the essence, and there are still many matters to be handled at the special training class, so I will not bother Mr. Du any longer. If needed in the future, I will need to visit you again."

"Of course, of course." Du Yuesheng also stood up to see him off. "I'll have someone escort you out. I'll have my men handle the follow-up matters." After saying that, he called out to the door, and two men in black immediately came in and respectfully led Deputy Director Yu out.

Upon seeing this, Lin Rui immediately withdrew his ability, and his three-dimensional stereoscopic vision vanished instantly.

He leaned back in the driver's seat, his fingers tracing the steering wheel, already aware of his current predicament.

The so-called Qingpu Training Camp was a group of agents recruited in Shanghai by the Fuxing Society, the predecessor of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Many of those who survived joined the Military Intelligence Bureau and became its core members.

He looked up at the gate of the Du Mansion, and soon saw Deputy Director Yu walking out accompanied by members of the Green Gang.

"Take care, Director Yu," a Green Gang disciple said, clasping his hands in greeting at the door.

Deputy Director Yu nodded in response and walked to the car.

He was in a good mood, with a slight smile: "Have you had breakfast?"

"Not yet," Lin Rui replied.

Deputy Director Yu got into the car. "I haven't eaten either. Let's stop at the intersection ahead; there's a good noodle shop there."

The car started and drove forward for several hundred meters before stopping at the intersection.

Across the street was a noodle shop with a sign hanging on the pole of a large black umbrella outside: "Sanlang Noodles".

To the left is the kitchen, where shirtless workers are cooking noodles in a hot pot. The stove for the pot is connected to a chimney, allowing the smoke to escape directly upstairs.

The dining hall for guests is on the right, and there are waiters greeting guests at the door.

"Come on, get off the bus, have a bowl of noodles, and then go home," said Deputy Director Yu.

Lin Rui got out of the car and opened the door for him.

The two walked out of the street and came to the noodle shop.

As soon as the waiter saw them arrive, he greeted them warmly: "Please come in, sir! Our noodle shop has freshly stir-fried toppings, including fried fish, braised pork, and shredded pork with pickled mustard greens. The soup is thick and the noodles are springy—it's incredibly delicious!"

"Two bowls of pickled mustard greens and shredded pork, and one large bowl," Deputy Director Yu instructed.

"Okay." The waiter went off to get to work.

The two found an empty table on the first floor and sat down.

While waiting for the noodles, Deputy Director Yu spoke up, "Do you know why I chose you?"

Lin Rui shook his head: "I don't know."

Deputy Director Yu stared at Lin Rui: "At first, I heard you were a good fighter on the battlefield, and I needed someone with your courage and resourcefulness. But now, I have a new perspective on you. You're arrogant."

Lin Rui felt a sudden jolt of panic.

How am I arrogant?!

He's a future "chosen worker," and he's already learned to be flexible and adaptable. Where does his arrogance come from?

What we fear is that the attitude towards others cultivated in a future environment of equality will appear as arrogance in the eyes of this era.

Well, since that's what the leader thinks, leaving this misunderstanding unresolved might not be a bad thing.

He said calmly, "Maybe it's because I've been on the battlefield and seen so much life and death. I feel that nothing is more important than life and death."

Deputy Director Yu was stunned, then sighed, "That's true. No one can be indifferent to life and death. But after experiencing the thrill of death at any moment, some people will indeed change. But don't worry, I appreciate talent, and it's normal for talented people to be a little arrogant."

Just then, the waiter came quickly over with two steaming bowls of noodles. The pickled mustard greens and shredded pork in the bowls were bright in color, and the soup was bubbling with steam, filling the air with a fragrant aroma.

"Sir, your pickled mustard greens and shredded pork noodles are here! Who gets the large bowl?"

"Give it to him."

Then, the two ate noodles, and Lin Rui naturally ate the larger bowl.

Having not eaten for almost a day, his appetite returned, and he quickly finished a large bowl of noodles.

"Hey kid, you're still hungry, aren't you? Buddy, another big bowl, please."

"Okay."

After eating two large bowls of noodles, Lin Rui was full.

He took out 1 yuan to pay the bill.

"Hey buddy, how much?"

"The large bowl is worth 20 points, the small bowl is worth 15 points, for a total of 55 points."

This "fen" refers to a subsidiary coin; one yuan equals 100 fen. Since the abolition of silver dollars and the replacement of silver dollars with legal tender last year, legal tender has been circulating in the market.

However, many people still used silver dollars and copper coins.

Lin Rui knew that the legal tender was depreciating every day, so he handed over a 1 yuan legal tender and said, "Give me change in copper coins."

"Alright, sir." The waiter took the money to the shopkeeper and brought back a handful of copper coins for Lin Rui.

The two then got up, crossed the street, and got into the car.

Sitting in the back seat, Deputy Director Yu said, "Let's go back."