Espionage codename: Shen Gongbao

"That Shen Gongbao, he's got some nerve, trying to extort money from me!"

Dai Li gave a cold laugh.

Just as Jia Jinnan was worrying about Xue Sen, Dai Li waved his hand and said, "Give him fifty taels, no, one hundred taels of gold."

"One hundred taels of gold, that's 23,000 yuan in legal tender, or 80,000 jin of rice! Boss, this is too much for you!" Jia Jinnan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly feigned surprise as he probed.

"Compared to the tens of thousands of US dollars worth of goods from the Kong and Song families, what is a hundred taels of gold?"

"Moreover, Wang Xuesen's demand for gold was nothing more than a show of loyalty."

"Seeking wealth is better than betraying the regime and joining the Wang Jingwei regime."

"Shanghai is a glamorous world after all, so let's just consider it his 'anti-corruption allowance'."

Dai Li saw right through Wang Xuesen's little scheme.

"That kid is so cunning. I'll definitely call him and give him a good scolding later." Jia Jinnan's heart finally settled down.

For the boss to mention loyalty, Wang Xuesen is at least currently secure.

……

The next morning.

Wang Xuesen went downstairs early.

Soon, Su Wanjia heard his voice: "Xiaomin, Madam has started her period. These next few days, please prepare more light and nourishing foods for her. Also, remind her not to eat popsicles and make some red date and longan porridge."

"Yes, sir."

Su Wanjia jumped out of bed and ran to the balcony, watching Wang Xuesen drive away until he disappeared around the street corner. Only then did she withdraw her gaze, feeling empty inside.

To be honest.

Aside from his tendency to take advantage of others, Xue Sen was impeccable in every other aspect of his character and conduct. He was meticulous, considerate, and witty, and also a talented pianist. Among all the wealthy and powerful young men she had ever met, he was absolutely the best.

Hmm, maybe I should treat him a little better, or try to actually date him?

Oh well, never mind.

If I try to make amends, he'll definitely start bringing up that same old thing again.

So annoying!

After some internal struggle, Su Wanjia returned to bed and continued to lie there like a corpse.

Ouch, my stomach hurts so much.

Soon, she saw the note on the bedside table: "The usual place."

He has already deposited the gold bars at the club.

"Oh, I still have to see Mrs. Okamura, make money, make money." Su Wanjia let out a soft sigh, enduring her discomfort as she went to the bathroom to wash up and put on makeup.

……

It was four o'clock in the afternoon.

76 number.

Liu Zhongwen, Li Shiqun's confidant and deputy director of the accounting office, entered the office and closed the door behind him: "Director Li."

"Did you find it?" Li Shiqun asked.

"Found it."

"Tang Huimin's secretary, Ying Ying, revealed that Zhang Jindi gave Wang Xuesen 50,000 yuan to pull strings with his sister-in-law and 100,000 yuan to ask to meet Lieutenant Colonel Okamura."

"And all 100,000 yuan was redeemed for gold bars."

"Zhang Jindi also visited Yang Shuhui overnight and made considerable arrangements."

"Tang Huimin practically sold everything he owned to survive."

Liu Zhongwen answered truthfully.

"Ying Ying got it pretty quickly," Li Shiqun sneered.

"Tang Huimin has already fallen, so this is all the intelligence he's worth. If I give him even the slightest olive branch, he'll just throw it all away," Liu Zhongwen laughed contemptuously.

"Shameless scoundrel," Li Shiqun said.

"By the way, Cao Zibo, the president of Guangming Daily, said that the newspaper is owned by No. 76 and he would refuse to hand over the newspaper's account books and printing equipment unless Director Ding personally appointed or dismissed him."

"We might have been tricked by Tang Huimin."

Liu Zhongwen said angrily.

"He used someone else to do his dirty work."

"I want to use the Guangming Daily to reignite the rivalry between me and Ding Mocun."

Li Shiqun scoffed dismissively and continued:

"The Japanese have always valued Ding Mocun's educational background and qualifications, and have given him strong support in the education sector."

"Guangming Daily and Cao Zibai and his son are among the few peripheral sources of Ding's income."

"He definitely won't agree."

"Then haven't we suffered a loss in the process?" Liu Zhongwen frowned.

"No rush, this piece of fat meat will be ours sooner or later."

"The recent internal strife within Tang Huimin's camp has created a lot of prejudice against the Japanese against No. 76 and us. We must not create any further complications at this time."

"Without Tang Huimin, Ding Mocun has essentially cut off his own arm. Once this storm passes, we'll take down the Cao family father and son."

"Let the bullets fly for a while."

Li Shiqun is calm and shrewd.

"Understood." Liu Zhongwen nodded.

"By the way, I estimate that Wang Xuesen's appointment will be finalized soon. From now on, you will be the deputy director of the confidential office, and you will keep a close eye on him," Li Shiqun instructed.

"Yes, Director."

"By the way, I heard that Wang Xuesen is making a living by borrowing money at high interest rates on the black market."

"If you don't want to keep him, perhaps I can have someone sound out Mrs. Okamura's opinion and leak some information, just in case Wang Xuesen has any way to withhold Okamura's gold."

"Then he's doomed."

Liu Zhongwen's eyes lit up, and he offered a wicked plan.

"madness!"

"Okamura has always considered himself a samurai and the most loyal subject of the Emperor. The Japanese value their reputation. If you go to test him, it will be tantamount to slapping him in the face and telling him that I am secretly investigating this matter."

"Disrespecting superiors is a major taboo."

"Not only can you not ask, but you must also warn your subordinates to stay away from anyone or anything related to the Japanese."

Li Shiqun's face darkened, and he gave a stern order.

"Yes, Director." Liu Zhongwen accepted the order.

Li Shiqun watched him leave.

He then leisurely lit a cigarette, took a relaxed drag, and said, "Wang Xuesen, did I really overestimate you?"

"Oops, the pumping is hitting me on the head."

"They'll scrape off 20% as soon as they open their mouths!"

"They'd rather die than part with their wealth!"

"What a despicable person!"

Li Shiqun stubbed out his cigarette and a smile appeared on his lips.

The reason he was so eager to have Liu Zhongwen investigate the matter secretly was...

The goal was to determine what Wang Xuesen was after.

If this person doesn't take a single penny, he's probably just being humble and modest on the surface, but actually harboring ulterior motives and having grand ambitions. He really shouldn't be given this position as director.

In retrospect, Wang Xuesen was indeed an outright greedy and lecherous villain.

Ok.

He's best at dealing with this kind of thing.

Ding Mocun is a good example.

This director position is awarded!

……

5:30 p.m.

Yang Jie swaggered in, a cigarette dangling from his lips, and knocked on the door: "Hey bro, come on, let's go to the interrogation room."

"You said going to a nightclub is fine, but those places are kind of scary, so please spare me."

Wang Xuesen said humorously.

"We must go and release Tang Huimin!"

"The director said that if you're going to help someone, you should go all the way and help them complete the entire process of setting up the temple." Yang Jie's smile became more amiable.

"No wonder he's my sister-in-law's younger brother."

"Nothing can be hidden from you."

Wang Xuesen pointed at him and smiled knowingly.

"This No. 76, in terms of age and hobbies, we two brothers are really on the same page, we're family, I won't hide it from you."

"I'm going to my brother-in-law's office today."

"He and my sister speak highly of you; the position of head of the confidential office is perfect for you."

Yang Jie put his arm around his shoulder and walked and talked.

"It's all thanks to my elder brother and sister-in-law's trust and support."

"Oh, and you've spoken kindly, brother."

"I'm not going to say anything more. I'll invite Si Bao and the others to the Great World Ballroom another day. It's on me!" Wang Xuesen said knowingly.

"That's great!" Yang Jie exclaimed with delight.

We arrived at the interrogation room.

Tang Huimin looked like a defeated rooster, his face full of dejection.

"Okay, go ahead. I have something to do, so I'm leaving now." Yang Jie quickly signed the request form, handed it to Wang Xuesen and the guard, and left, fanning his nose.

"Old Tang, you're free." Wang Xuesen shouted through the iron gate.

Tang Huimin straightened his suit, took a deep breath, and walked out.

They walked out of the interrogation room.

The setting sun was blazing, and he awkwardly raised his hand to shield his eyes. After a while, he finally let out a long sigh of relief: "Not a hair was damaged. The battle in Jinling was all thanks to your magnanimity, brother."

"I was wrong to you before."

Thank you!

Tang Huimin bowed deeply to him.

"Are you really in cahoots with the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics?" Wang Xuesen asked, feigning curiosity, noticing the guards nearby.

"Oh."

"I'd rather be back in the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS)."

"I've really messed up this time; I've been set up."

"Brother, you should take over my position, right?"

"Be careful, none of the people on the 76th are good!"

Tang Huimin patted him on the shoulder, then swept his gaze around with resentment and ruthlessness:

"Just wait and see."

"I'll be back!"

"Do you think you're the Big Bad Wolf?" Wang Xuesen shook his head and walked away quickly.

……

I'm off work.

He drove straight to Jishi Pharmacy to inquire about the gold.

Money isn't important.

I'm afraid Lao Du is a coward and won't pass the message up to his superiors.

This is crucial to his standing in Dai Li's eyes.

What Lao Du saw as reckless and presumptuous was actually a matter of life and death for him.

Upon entering the pharmacy, he called out, "Boss Du, has the new deer antler arrived?"

"We've arrived, but you shouldn't take too much of anything too nourishing. As usual, let me take your pulse first and see how well the treatment has been going on before I prescribe anything," Old Du said professionally.

"Alright." Wang Xuesen glanced around and followed into the consultation room.

street corner.

A car turned out of the alley, and the driver said to Wu Sibao, who was wiping his pistol in the back seat:

"Captain, Wang Xuesen has gone in."

"Um."

"You drive the car back first, I'm going to 'catch the rabbit'."

A cruel smile appeared on Wu Sibao's lips. He tucked the gun into his waistband, got out of the car, and walked towards the pharmacy.

……