Espionage codename: Shen Gongbao

Li Shiqun smiled and said, "Isn't it obvious? The horse is Red Hare, and he is Guan Yu. He's in Cao Cao's camp, but his heart is with Han."

"He wanted to tell us that on the surface he was from Dingmo Village, but secretly he wanted to pledge allegiance to me."

"No wonder he was foolish enough to sign the document, which enraged Tang Huimin. It seems he was eager to pledge allegiance," Ye Jiqing said with a sudden, delighted laugh.

"He's not stupid."

"Like begets like."

"Young Master Wang is a playboy, but the Wang family still has some tricks up their sleeve."

Li Shiqun shook his head.

His intuition told him that Wang Xuesen was not so simple and probably had other plans.

Of course.

Since Mr. Wang doesn't trust Wang Xuesen, no matter how much this kid tries to cause trouble, he won't amount to anything, so there's no need to worry about him.

"So, are you planning to use it?" Ye Jiqing asked, opening another box as he spoke.

"Wow."

"It's imported from the US and is 'reliable.' I'm worried about my period coming up soon."

"Since the end of last year, when the supply of sanitary napkins in the concession area was cut off, I've been using them. In the sweltering heat, they not only smelled bad, but they also caused inflammation. It was truly a miserable experience."

"I heard that Chen Bijun and the others all asked someone to bring them from the United States. Just this small amount can be resold for more than thirty yuan, which is three months' living expenses for an ordinary clerk."

"Where did Wang Xuesen get his hands on such a huge box?"

"It's the latest model with wings."

"Wow, this is a real gem!"

Ye Jiqing was overjoyed; this gift was exactly what she wanted, even more thoughtful and worthwhile than giving her a few gold bars.

"He's a smart person, though."

"Don't rush to use it. Let the people below try it first. There are too many people who want us dead these days. We have to guard against all kinds of methods." Li Shiqun glanced at his beaming wife and reminded her with a smile.

"clear."

"I think this kid is pretty good, Lao Li, are you going to use him?" Ye Jiqing subconsciously spoke up for Wang Xuesen.

"He deliberately offended Tang Huimin and sought refuge with me, so we have to show our appreciation."

"In this way, if Wang Xuesen asks you for funding in the future, just let him have a little bit of it, as a favor to him."

"As for the rest, that depends on how capable he is."

Li Shiqun's fair, round face was full of shrewdness and experience.

……

The next day.

early morning.

Wang Xuesen got up early.

Su Wanjia lay on the rattan chair, her long eyelashes trembling slightly with her breath, serene and beautiful.

It's not easy being a young lady like that.

They called until after 2 a.m. last night.

Actually, she didn't need to make such a fuss so late. The first three days were supposed to be a happy occasion, but she was just trying to save face for herself.

Well done, Xuesen!

Xuesen is capable!

Wang Xuesen gently picked her up and placed her on the bed, covered her with a light blanket, and quietly closed the door before going downstairs.

After washing up and having breakfast, Xiaomin brought over the herbal medicine: "Sir, the medicine is ready for you. Madam instructed you to drink it while it's hot."

"Thank you." Wang Xuesen forced himself to finish the drink.

Anyway, it's supposed to be good for male virility and replenishing energy, so drinking it won't do any harm.

"By the way, Madam should get some more sleep; don't disturb her unless necessary."

He gave a briefcase and left.

……

76 number.

Lin Zhijiang arrived at the director's office as ordered.

Ding Mocun was taking a nap while leaning back in his chair.

He waited all night for news.

"How is it?" Ding Mocun opened his eyes and asked, looking exhausted.

"My men have been keeping watch in Zhabei. In the middle of the night, the police and the people from the Iwai Mansion went there and rescued Fang Changshun on the spot," Lin Zhijiang reported, yawning.

"Have they exchanged fire?" Ding Mocun asked.

"without."

"The kidnapper was Zhang Laosan, one of Ji Yunqing's men. He knelt down on the spot as soon as he saw this."

"I heard that Ji Yunqing went to redeem the person early this morning."

"If we can get hold of Zhang Laosan and solidify the evidence against Li Shiqun for kidnapping the merchant group, it might be an opportunity," Lin Zhijiang said.

"Um!"

"I'll call Shimizu Dongsan later and see if we can get anything out of the mansion," Ding Mocun said.

"What do you think of Wang Xuesen? Is he capable of great things?"

He paused, then asked.

"Wang Xuesen?"

"That's great. They're familiar with both the Military Intelligence Bureau and the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, which makes them perfect for recruiting people."

"However, Director Tang and Secretary Mao have a grudge against him..."

Linzhijiang was already living under someone else's roof, so he didn't dare to go into more detail.

"It seems you have a good impression of him."

"Director Tang and Secretary Mao's opinions are not important. Okay, you go ahead and get busy. Keep an eye on Li Shiqun's movements." Ding Mocun was in a hurry to collect the money, and seeing that he was hiding it, he was too lazy to ask.

After Lin Zhijiang left, he rang the bell.

Mao Ziming walked in: "Director, what are your instructions?"

Has Wang Xuesen arrived?

"He's here. Tell him to come over right away," Ding Mocun instructed.

"Yes!" Mao Ziming replied, feeling rather uncomfortable.

Wang Xuesen was tidying up his office with the people from the general affairs department.

A moment later, Mao Ziming swaggered in, hands in his pockets, saying arrogantly, "Deputy Director Wang, busy, huh?"

"Is there something you need, Secretary Mao?" Wang Xuesen asked with a smile.

"Director Ding wants to see you," Mao Ziming said.

"Xiao Hong, thank you for your hard work."

Wang Xuesen greeted the logistics staff and walked towards the director's office with Mao Ziming.

"Mr. Wang doesn't trust you at all."

"You are one of Dai Li's men."

"What have you been doing in the mountain city for so long?" Mao Ziming asked with a cold laugh as he walked.

"Guess," Wang Xuesen said with a wry smile.

"Heh, panicking now?"

"Actually, I know more than you think. All confidential documents from the Nanjing headquarters pass through my hands. Wang Xuesen, you can fool others, but you can't fool me."

"I can smell the Kuomintang secret service on you with just one sniff."

Sooner or later I'll find out what you're really made of.

Mao Ziming tilted his chin up and said smugly.

"Oh, it's a dog. No wonder it barks at people." Wang Xuesen said in surprise.

"You're just being stubborn."

"I forgot to mention, I have a sworn brother named Bai... Junqi, who is currently the head of the Ideological Division of the Japanese Special Higher Police."

"According to him, Su Wanjia is just using you as a shield."

"I'm just curious, Shanghai is currently dominated by the Japanese, and Mr. Wang and Secretary-General Zhou don't trust you."

"You have no power and no money. You're just a pretty boy who's been expelled from the Wang family. How many days can you live off women?"

"If I were you, I'd get out of Shanghai as soon as possible."

"It's too late, I'm afraid..."

Mao Ziming gave Wang Xuesen a cruel smile, raised his thumb, and mocked him.

"You don't need to worry about that."

"But one thing is certain, I will definitely outlive you." Wang Xuesen pointed to the gauze on his head.

"Alright, we'll see," Mao Ziming arrogantly agreed.

He was not only Director Ding's confidant, but also his henchman.

He was also one of the few members of No. 76 who dared to openly challenge Li Shiqun. What right did Wang Xuesen, a gigolo, have to fight against him?

court death!

……

"Director." Wang Xuesen walked into the office carrying his briefcase and closed the door behind him.

"We have news from Captain Lin: Fang Changshun has been rescued," Ding Mocun said.

"The director is incredibly capable; Xuesen is truly impressed."

"This is a small token of the Fang family's appreciation."

"As you wish, I'd like to ask for gold bars directly."

Wang Xuesen opened his briefcase and took out the yellow croaker.

One piece costs ten taels.

Ten small ones, one ounce each.

It's more than 30,000 yuan.

"Not bad!" Ding Mocun couldn't hide the joy in his eyes, and he grabbed it and put it in the drawer.

Perhaps feeling it wasn't quite right, he paused for a moment, gave an awkward laugh, and then handed Wang Xuesen a small yellow croaker cigarette: "You've been working so hard, take this."

"It's just my duty, how dare I claim credit?" Wang Xuesen quickly refused.

"It's accepted!"

"This is an order," Ding Mocun insisted, fearing the boy might talk too much.

"Then, Xuesen will humbly accept your offer." Wang Xuesen accepted the gift with trepidation.

"Have some tea."

"This is a fine Longjing tea that Commander Wang from Hangzhou gave me. Please try it."

Ding Mocun was in a great mood and pulled him into the tea room.

"I heard about Director Tang's situation. You've been wronged." He felt it was necessary to speak out and retain this talented individual.

"director."

"Director Tang is a senior and elder. I was taken advantage of when I first arrived and broke the rules, so it is only right that he reprimanded me."

What I'm resentful about is...

Wang Xuesen looked aggrieved and embarrassed, and swallowed his words.

"What are you unhappy about? Speak!" Ding Mocun said.

As the saying goes, "Even if you don't respect the monk, you should respect the Buddha."

"Whose office is that?"

"They belong to your own younger brother, Director Zijun. Those exquisite ornaments and calligraphy and paintings, which one of them isn't Director Zijun's favorite?"

"I can tolerate Director Tang bullying and hitting me."

"But I can't stand him smashing up the office."

"Are Ji Yunqing's disciples so impressive? Do you think they can get a few guns through the Green Gang and smash up Director Zijun's office?"

"That's outrageous!"

Wang Xuesen's eyes reddened, and he clapped his hands, heartbroken and indignant.

At this point, he took off the gold-rimmed glasses Wanjia had given him and rubbed his temples:

"Director, Xuesen is foolish and apprehensive. He doesn't know whether No. 76's surname is Ding, Li, or Tang."

……