Espionage codename: Shen Gongbao

Zengjiayan Dai Mansion.

This place is close to Luojiawan, and Dai Li would only stay here briefly when he was busy with official business.

"Boss, it's time for lunch. I've cooked your favorite small silver fish." Jia Jinnan said as he approached.

"Achoo!"

"My rhinitis flares up badly as soon as autumn arrives." Dai Li sneezed and picked up a handkerchief to wipe his endless runny nose.

"The traditional Chinese medicine that Shen Zui asked someone to send from western Hunan last time..."

Before Jia Jinnan could finish speaking, Dai Li waved his hand and sighed softly:

"It's no use. I've seen both Chinese and Western doctors, but nothing can be cured."

"Ugh, my head hurts."

"It's all because of Wang Xuesen."

Jia Jinnan quickly added, "His firing of the gun in the concession saved Wu Kaixian and District Chief Chen, which is a remarkable achievement. It's just being locked up in the concession; a simple call is all it takes. Why should the boss worry about it?"

"You know perfectly well what's going on, yet you keep finding ways to speak well of Li Yaowa. I think you really see him as a shadow of Xuewen," Dai Li said with a smile, pointing at him.

"You often say that a person's worth is not determined by their appearance or reputation, but by their abilities."

"I see more of Shu Yi's influence in him. A tiger general has no bear soldiers, and a great teacher produces great students. Under your and Shen Zui's tutelage, Wang Xuesen has already shown the ability to stand on his own."

"It would be a lie to say I don't admire or like him."

Jia Jinnan knew that compared to his old brother Wang Xuewen, who was dead, the living Shen Zui carried more weight with the boss.

"Don't even mention Shen Zui," Dai Li muttered, taking a few sips of tea before angrily scolding.

"This kid sends a telegram every day because of Wang Xuesen's matter."

"What does he take me for, his family's maid or clerk?"

"He treats you like his own father; he must be just too worried about Xuesen's safety," Jia Jinnan said with a smile.

"This is exactly the problem that's giving me a headache."

"Xue Sen has made a great contribution, but he is also highly suspicious. He has been detained in the police station for more than ten days, which shows that he is being closely watched by Li Shiqun."

"In my opinion, we might not be able to get through this hurdle."

Dai Li rubbed his temples, looking very worried.

"Yes, it's such a pity that we finally managed to get a nail into No. 76 and were using it with great ease, and now it's been exposed like this." Jia Jinnan also sighed with regret.

"Let's not talk about this anymore."

"Have Wang Xuesen bring back his wife's belongings and give them to her for other uses."

Dai Li stood up, raised his index finger and shook it slightly.

"That's all we can do," Jia Jinnan nodded.

"You should immediately send a telegram to Ambassador Gauss and ask him to intervene and get Xuesen released. Once we return to Chongqing, have the Central Daily News and the Shanghai-based Da Mei Evening News publish a few articles about this kid."

"A humiliation of No. 76, celebrating a triumphant return."

"The second reason is to give him some support so he can gain the support of others. Doesn't Shen Zui like him? We can transfer Li Yaowa to Changde to assist him."

Dai Li held his teacup, pondered for a moment, and then made up his mind.

"We've finally trained these talents, and they've gained practical experience. Keeping them around will still be of some use." He added, as if trying to convince himself.

"Boss is wise." Jia Jinnan felt a weight lifted from his heart.

Everything else was secondary; the crisis of Li Yaowa being "eliminated" was what he was most worried about.

It seems that Shen Zui is still the most effective.

A single telegram saved Li Yaowa's life.

Upon arriving at the dining room, Dai Li was about to pick up his chopsticks when a guard presented him with a red-covered document and reported, "Boss, the encrypted document from Shanghai."

Dai Li waved away the guards, opened the box, and frowned deeply.

"An urgent telegram from Juniper."

"See for yourself." He casually tossed it onto the table.

After reading it, Jia Jinnan was stunned: "Wang Xuesen refused Shancheng's help. Hasn't he served enough time in prison?"

"No, the telegram used the phrase 'Do not interfere'."

"That Shen Gongbao! What does he mean? Does he think we're meddling and ruining his grand plan?"

"They even demanded 30,000 yuan in funding."

"It's simply... barking incessantly, utterly audacious, and completely disregarding discipline!"

Jia Jinnan was horrified and started cursing.

The boss finally showed some compassion and was willing to give him a way out, but this kid is still putting on an act.

Outrageous!

"You even called him Shen Zui!"

"I think he's more capable and a hundred times bolder than Shen Zui."

Dai Li tapped his fingers lightly on the table, then laughed in exasperation.

"Boss, please calm down. I'll personally fly to Shanghai and slap him a few times, and drag Old Du back with me to be disciplined as well." Jia Jinnan was so scared that his soul almost flew away, and he solemnly pleaded for permission.

He knew his boss's temper all too well.

Unpredictable and ruthless.

Old Du is getting senile; even if a gun were pointed at his head, he wouldn't publish this content.

Isn't this ridiculous? Are they just jumping into a fire pit themselves?

"The Chairman once said something..."

"When an incompetent person speaks arrogantly, it is called foolishness and insubordination. When a capable person speaks arrogantly, it is called confidence and certainty of victory."

"Wang Xuesen and Hu Zongnan belong to the latter category."

Dai Li paced back and forth a few steps, then his brows relaxed.

He pointed at Jia Jinnan and continued, "Because of Li Yaowa's background, we are prone to instinctively looking down on and distrusting this boy. But judging solely from the battle reports and facts, he is the winner, the ever-victorious general."

"Moreover, it was not my wish to summon him back."

"If he's willing to go to jail, let him stay there."

"Of course, this kind of insubordination should not be tolerated."

"Withhold, withhold six months' salary from the three members of the team as a warning."

Dai Li touched his throbbing forehead and reprimanded him in a stern voice.

"yes!"

"Those 30,000 yuan..." Jia Jinnan asked.

"Give it to him." Dai Li nodded.

"yes!"

"Those 30,000 yuan..." Jia Jinnan asked.

"Give it to him." Dai Li nodded.

"Return the message to Lao Du: I can refrain from interfering, but he and Shen Gongbao must retrieve Madam's belongings within a week."

"Military orders are absolute; otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

He then gave cold instructions with a long face.

……

Jishi Pharmacy.

Inside the consultation room.

Su Wanjia looked distressed.

Since Xue Sen went to prison half a month ago, Su Wanjia hasn't had a good night's sleep, and her beautiful face has become noticeably haggard.

"I just went to see Xue Sen today. He's lost even more weight. Yu Aizhen let me know that Li Shiqun has been busy investigating Ji Yunqing's matter."

"He's completely ignoring Xuesen now; this can't go on forever."

"What's even more infuriating is that Xuesen won't let me use connections. He only tells me to secretly pass on a message to Ye Jiqing that he was arrested for working for the 76th Division and that Director Li must personally pick him up."

"Tell me, isn't this just torture?"

Su Wanjia frowned and said.

"Getting someone out is just a matter of saying a few words."

"They're really stubborn now."

"Li Shih-Chun's silence is the best response."

"As long as the Japanese don't interfere, it's just a matter between the 76th Division and their own family, so there's at least room for maneuver."

Du Song comforted her.

"Last time I asked you to report to the boss and have the people in Shancheng take Xuesen back directly. Has the boss responded yet?" Su Wanjia asked again.

"Who can truly understand what the boss is thinking?"

There are some things I shouldn't have told you.

"But don't forget, he is... Li Yaowa. Once he returns to the mountain city and loses his usefulness, he may not have a good outcome," Du Song sighed.

"Yes, that's why I'm begging you..." Su Wanjia said.

"Don't worry, I've already sent a telegram to Director Shen in Changde. Director Shen has stated that he will do everything in his power to protect Xuesen."

"Director Shen always keeps his word and is deeply trusted by the boss."

"In my opinion, Xuesen will most likely be transferred to Changde to be Shen Zui's deputy when he goes back."

"Once I receive a callback."

"It's time for our trio to break up."

Old Du glanced at her and sighed, feigning sadness.

"After we break up, what will happen to me?" Su Wanjia's face grew paler and her voice trembled.

"As for me, if I went back to the mountain city, I'd at least be a department head."

"Your identity as a student has been exposed. Even if you can claim ignorance, you'll most likely face a public divorce. The best outcome would be to marry a Japanese officer to save your life."

"Or I could marry a rich young man and go to Tokyo or North America under the guise of studying abroad to escape the disaster."

"When the Japanese devils leave and the world is at peace, you can take the children you had with another man back to Shanghai and live a peaceful life," Old Du said with a smile.

"Then Xuesen and I..." Su Wanjia bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.

"You two should just forget about it."

"Xuesen has done a great job these two times. He's good-looking, capable, and popular with girls. With Shen Zui by his side, he'll have no trouble finding a beautiful wife."

"If you don't like him, then don't waste his time."

"You can't expect a perfectly healthy young man to wait around while a married woman with a child is waiting for you."

Old Du looked at her with a look of disgust.

"you!"

Su Wanjia felt a pang of sadness, tears welled up in her eyes, and she couldn't help but sob.

Why are you crying?

"Isn't this a great thing for you?" Old Du said.

"How is it a good thing?" Su Wanjia asked rhetorically.

"Xuesen told me that you hate him. You can't stand him no matter what you look at at home. You also dislike him because he is a country bumpkin, loves to swear, is lecherous and greedy, and has no gentlemanly qualities whatsoever."

"You two have been sleeping in the same bed for so long, and you've never let him touch a single hair on your head."

"You two don't act like a married couple."

"Isn't it perfect that they've broken up?"

"He goes his way, you go yours; let's part ways and wish each other well."

Du Song, in a drawn-out tone, deliberately mocked her.

"I, I... I don't like him at all. He's talking nonsense and has no conscience." Su Wanjia buried her face in her hands on the table, crying even harder.

They kissed and touched each other.

What did she do wrong that made her act like a wife?

So what if she didn't sleep with someone?

Wang Xuesen, that bastard!

"Yeah?"

"So, you're also a little interested in Xuesen?" Old Du said with a sudden realization.

"Old Du, please stop making fun of me."

"That has nothing to do with meaning. I... I've already slept in the same bed with him. If he doesn't want me, how can I ever get married?"

"I don't care, if he wants to leave, I have to go with him."

"Wherever he goes, I'll follow."

He has to...he has to take responsibility for me.

Su Wanjia wiped away her tears and said angrily.

"Oh, I see. You should have said so earlier."

Du Song chuckled dryly, then sat up straight and announced:

"Boss Dai sent a secret telegram stating that Wang Xuesen should remain in Shanghai, waiting for an opportunity to act."

He put away his joking tone and said seriously, "Don't worry, I'll find someone to help Xuesen with Li Shiqun."

"He'll be back on number 76 soon."

"That's great, Lao Du, thank you." Su Wanjia smiled through her tears.

"But I have both good news and bad news," Duson said.

"Ah, let me tell you the bad news first," Su Wanjia said.

"Our trio was fined six months' salary by the boss," Du Song said, his face contorted with pain.

"Oh, you scared me! Money? Oh, it's alright now." Su Wanjia patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

"And what's the good news?" she asked again.

"The good news is that the boss approved 30,000 yuan in funding for us," Du Song laughed again.

"Ye Jiqing is greedy for money, I'll go find a middleman right now." Su Wanjia was overjoyed.

"Okay, I understand." Su Wanjia nodded.

"Wanjia, don't think I'm nagging, but as someone who's been through this, there are some things I just have to say."

"A woman should act like a woman."

"Good men like Xuesen are hard to find in this world. If you take good care of him, he's not a three-year-old anymore. If you give him a little encouragement, the young couple will be radiant."

"I really don't know how you two manage to live like this."

"So hesitant and timid, it's not proper."

"Go."

Du Song glared at her and cursed.

"I understand." Su Wanjia understood what he meant, her pretty face flushed, and she lowered her head and left.

That stinky student, why does he tell Lao Du everything? It's so embarrassing!

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