Shadow Empire

Chapter 250 Undercover and Undercover and Undercover
Outside the North Railway Station of Jingang City, in a seemingly inconspicuous roadside restaurant, Lucard, dressed in casual clothes, was sitting there.

He was wearing a pair of sunglasses today, so even if someone knew him, it would be difficult to recognize him at once if they didn't look closely.

Moreover, the North Railway Station is located between Xilin District and Xigu District, far away from the port area where he often hangs out, and there are almost no acquaintances here.

He was sitting in a small restaurant that specialized in "rotten beef rice". They would buy the minced beef and then stew it until it was well-cooked.

Just pick it up with chopsticks and it will be completely rubbed into thin fiber filaments.

Then add potatoes, some tomatoes and a small amount of wheat kernels, and when someone orders, they take a bowl, put a big bowl of rice in it, and then pour a big spoonful of beef and potatoes or something, and the corresponding thick sauce.

Of course, if you don’t want rice, that’s fine. Bread is also provided here, but the bread will not be poured with soup. You have to dip the bread in the soup yourself.

The restaurant is doing good business. For many people who have been on the train for a long time and are in urgent need of satisfying their appetite, the cheap food and good taste here can wipe away their fatigue during the journey.

There was still some time before the train arrived. Lucar arrived early, so he took a seat, ordered a beef rice, and then read the newspaper.

Today's front-page headline is the picture of Director Charlie resigning. He bowed and apologized to reporters at the press conference and said he had submitted his resignation letter.

He will quit his job whether City Hall approves or not.

The reason for all this is related to the suicide of Booker and Sam.

While in custody, Booker and Sam took advantage of the police's negligence in management and chose to commit suicide, which made the investigation into Red High Heels unsustainable.

Because a lot of information is only known to the two of them, such as people are asking whether there are higher-level protectors behind Sam and Booker, or whether there are higher-level masterminds behind the scenes.

Because of the suicide of two people, the investigation cannot be carried out further!
As the person responsible for these two "accidents", Chief Charlie has an unshirkable responsibility. Although many people think that he does not need to pay for the mistakes of the police officers, he believes that no matter who it is, it is the problem.

As long as it happens in the city police station, it is his responsibility and fault as the police chief, and he must give an explanation to the people!
When Lucard heard that someone went to the police station to persuade Chief Charlie not to resign, his expression was a little strange, because he knew very well that Chief Charlie was obviously not the kind of person who would resign because of the mistakes of his subordinates.

If he... lets his subordinates take responsibility for their mistakes and then takes care of the person who made the mistake to a certain extent, he believes it.

Chief Charlie had always presented himself as an easy-going boss, but he thought it was unlikely that he would be asked to take responsibility, especially given that he only had a year and a half left before retirement.

"Another political struggle," he muttered, but he couldn't help but admire these people who played politics.

Now people's attention is focused on Chief Charlie's resignation, while downplaying the inexplicable suicides of two important criminal suspects and witnesses in the police station.

This made Lucard, who was very familiar with the police system, feel uneasy, because he was obviously not on the same side as the locals.

Asking him to let go now... He can't do it. In fact, sometimes he himself wonders whether it is worth doing so.

This is a fruitless thought. Every time I think about falling asleep, I get no result.

Just as he began to daydream, the sound of a train whistle in the station drew his attention back from the newspaper to the station.

North Station is not a big station. Because it is far away from the port, only some passengers coming from the north or people looking for opportunities will get off here.

Some other people and a large amount of goods basically went directly to South Station.

So the North Station was not big, and he could even see the water vapor released from the station slowly rising!

A few minutes later, a young man came out of the train station. Every day, many people come to Jingang City from other places. It seems that in the eyes of many outsiders, as long as they come to Jingang City, they can find a job.

The realization of various federal dreams has made many people who know nothing about this world truly believe that this is the end point of the dreams they are pursuing!
The young man was carrying a shoulder bag. He quickly saw the restaurant on the roadside and walked over quickly.

Lucard observed and saw that it was indeed this young man. He greeted him, "Beno?"

Beno subconsciously looked in the direction of Lucard, walked over with a smile and sat down.

"You are Lucal, right?"

"My brother told me about you. I will follow your arrangements for the next period of time."

Lucard ordered him a bowl of rotten meat rice. He looked very hungry and ate it with big mouthfuls.

The sticky and fragrant beef soup wraps the rice grains. Even without meat, the feeling of putting it in your mouth is satisfying, not to mention that there are a lot of beef fibers.

This was not the place to talk, so when he had almost finished eating, Lucard paid the bill and got into the car with him.

The car drove slowly on the road without any destination.

"Do you know what your next job is?" he asked.

Beno nodded and replied, "Yes, you need me to go undercover in a gang of imperial immigrants to find evidence of their crimes and help you pass on some information."

Lucard nodded, "Yes, you know this is dangerous?"

Beno seemed to be indifferent. It was unclear whether he was careless or he was really not afraid of this. "I grew up on the street. I am not bragging. I may be more familiar with these people and these things than you."

Lucard looked at him a few more times, "The Lance Family is not an ordinary criminal group. They are ruthless. You just got here and don't know. They just killed maybe 70 or 80 people, or even more."

"But so far we have only found one body, and he left it at the scene on purpose..."

Beno couldn't help but whistled. "This doesn't sound like the style of Jingang City. It sounds more like the style of some industrial area."

"They killed the man and threw him into the boiler, and no one could find him."

Lucar continued, “I mean, what you’re trying to do is deal with these people, and if you accidentally expose yourself, you’re going to be in a lot of danger.”

"The way they treat traitors is very explosive. You should have heard about it..."

Beno immediately said what Lucard wanted to say, "They executed a traitor and hung him on the street lamp in front of your bureau. I heard about it."

The car was about to enter the valley area, where there were fewer people. He stopped by a park but did not get out of the car.

"So you are in danger, your life is in danger, you are my friend's cousin, if you feel worried, I can find someone else."

Beno shook his head and said, "I am very satisfied with this job. I heard that as long as I can deal with them, you can make me an official agent?"

Lucard nodded in confirmation, "There is friction between bigwigs behind this matter. As long as you can deal with the Lance family, I promise that agents are only the most basic, and senior agents are not without opportunities."

Beno had no problems, which was why he took the risk to join the program.

He had been hanging out on the streets for some time in his hometown before, and with the beginning of Prohibition, he immediately realized that a great era had arrived.

Between criminal gangs and law enforcers, he prefers law enforcers because it is easier and safer for law enforcers to make money.

So he found his cousin who had become a senior agent and talked about the matter. However, their local area did not have such complicated social relations as Jingang City, and it was difficult to enter the Hazardous Materials Administration.

If Lucard didn't need an undercover agent, perhaps he would have already started thinking about how to gain a higher position in the gang!

This was an opportunity, he firmly believed.

"So how do I get into the work?" Beno got into the state quickly.

Lucard did not continue to talk to him about those dangerous things, and began to get into the state. "Lance and his team just dealt with the invading Viper Gang and reunited the Empire District. Next, he will definitely recruit more people to deal with the situation that may become more chaotic."

"So as long as you are willing to join them, there is a high probability that they will take you in."

“This is your identity…”

Lucard opened the co-pilot's toolbox, took out a file, and handed it to Beno. "I asked someone to get some information from the Empire. Your name is still Beno. Your family was separated from you in the war."

"You boarded a ship recruiting sailors. You worked for the ship owner for three months, but he didn't pay you a penny and then left you at the dock. Now you need a meal!"

Beno quickly read through the file, which contained information about his "family" and some other related information. He returned the file to Lucard and asked, "When do I start working?"

Lucard took a look at his clothes and said, "Let's talk after you change your clothes."

He had prepared some worn-out clothes worn by illegal immigrants, and more than two hours later, a ragged Beno appeared at the dock.

After watching him blend into the crowd, Lucard came to a roadside telephone booth and dialed a number.

"I have some news for you."

"The Hazardous Materials Administration has arranged an undercover agent to enter your gang..."

After saying that, he hung up the phone and left quickly. He had previously asked others to find some undercover agents, and several of them had successfully entered the Lance family.

It is a long way from the bottom to the middle and upper levels, and in order to ensure that Beno can reach at least the middle level more safely, a group of people must first create an illusion of safety for Lance.

He knew what would happen to those young people who laughed and joked and didn't take the undercover work seriously after this call was made, but these were the hardships they had to go through on the road to justice!

Without the baptism of blood and gunfire, how can the police badge shine?
Small sacrifices are worth making for a greater victory.

When Lucard returned to the Hazardous Materials Investigation Bureau, he happened to see Ponda driving out.

The two cars stopped for a moment when they crossed at the gate, and Lucard was a little curious because the afternoon was obviously not the time to get off work, and Ponda was not wearing a uniform.

He teased, "Are you going out on a date?"

Pang Da smiled reluctantly, "I have some personal matters to attend to. I will be back soon."

Lucard realized that there might be something wrong with Ponda's relationship. Everyone knew that Ponda had a girlfriend recently, and they seemed to be getting along very well.

How do you say this?

As a single man, Lucard was a little envious, but only a little. He nodded slightly and said, "Good luck to you. Give us a call if you have any problems!"

"Thank you!" Ponda was very grateful. The people here made him feel at home.

In fact, he is really anxious now, because Lisa suddenly said that she wants to break up with him. How can he bear it when he has just started to enjoy the life of a couple?
And Lisa was very beautiful and loyal. He was extremely satisfied with Lisa and he didn't want to lose this girl.

When Ponda thought about Lisa leaving him, he felt a heart-wrenching pain!
His brain was almost unable to think along the way. If it weren't for his quick reaction, he might have had several car accidents. Finally, he rushed back to the house where he currently lives in time.

Just then he saw Lisa coming out with a suitcase. He pushed open the door and rushed over, grabbing the suitcase in Lisa's hand, "Why are you leaving?"

Lisa called him and told him that she was leaving and might never come back. She was grateful to Ponda for giving her the best time and would always remember in her heart the first man who entered her life.

This scared Ponda!
Lisa kept crying, and Ponda took her hand and pulled her back into the room. "Dear, we are one. If you have any troubles, why don't you share them with me?"

"Maybe I can solve your problem. You know, I'm an agent of the Hazardous Materials Administration. I have my own connections and relationships. People in this city have to give me some face, more or less."

He explained for a long time, but Lisa was still crying, which made Ponda a little upset. "Stop crying!"

"Tell me, why did you leave me?"

"Is it because I'm not good enough for you?"

"Or is it because someone interfered with our relationship?"

"Even before a death row inmate goes to the gallows, the judge will read out his charges. You can't just hang me without telling me anything!"

Lisa wiped her tears and said, "I need some money. My mother is in the hospital and needs surgery. A lot of money!"

Ponda was immediately relieved. He held Lisa's hand and said, "It's just a sum of money. I have savings."

"Tell me first, how much does your mother's illness cost?"

"fifty thousand!"

Pang Da's expression froze for a moment, "Five... ten thousand?"

Lisa stood up and said, "I'd better go. I don't want to drag you down, Ponda. I love you, but I don't want us to live in pain with guilt because of my mother's illness!"

Ponda grabbed her and said anxiously, "Even if you leave me, where can you get the money?"

Lisa stammered out her thoughts, "I heard...some places are willing to introduce jobs to girls like me who need money, and they...earn very high salaries."

Pangda's whole face turned red all of a sudden!
Lisa is actually going into the flesh trade?
He was so angry that he laughed!

"Do you think you can make money doing this?" His voice unconsciously became louder, but when he thought of his girlfriend's beautiful face and graceful figure, she was no worse than those girls in high-end places.

I heard that they can get dozens of dollars at a time, and even hundreds of dollars if they meet a rich man. So it is not impossible to think so.

He suddenly slapped himself. How could he think of this at this time?

Lisa suddenly broke down and cried, "But with so much money, your salary and my salary, when can we get together?"

"My mother brought me into this world, and I can't just sit there and watch her die when she needs me."

"Let me go, I will remember you forever, Ponda, please!"

"forget me, please!"

Pang Da was confused, but he knew that if he let go, it might be the thing he regretted most in his life.

He held Lisa's hand tightly and refused to let go.

"No, I won't let you go. I believe we can find a way to solve this problem. Stay and we will face it together!"

Lisa cried and threw herself into Ponda's arms, kissing him randomly on the face. She seemed to be venting her emotions...

After a violent storm, Ponda felt even more guilty.

Lisa's mother was sick and hospitalized, but he still stood up and pedaled here, but this also made him feel that he should take on his own responsibilities.

In fact, he has a way to make money. Someone contacted him some time ago, hoping to make friends with him.

He refused at the time because he felt it was unnecessary.

The income of the Hazardous Materials Administration is quite high. Although he is just an ordinary agent, it is almost one hundred yuan including various benefits, which is enough for him.

Even if you get married, this money is enough for a family's expenses.

But now, as he caressed the girl sleeping beside him, he decided to do something.

He walked to the workshop, found the business card in the drawer, and dialed the number on it. After a while, the call was connected, but no one spoke.

The sound of breathing coming through the receiver let him know that there was someone on the other side.

He was silent for a while, then spoke first, "Someone told me that if I want to talk to you, I should call this number."

There was a response from the other end of the phone soon. "That's true, Agent Ponda. My boss really likes making friends. In fact, one of your colleagues has become friends with us. But my boss says that you can never have too many friends."

"Are you free tonight?"

"You can come over and talk to us!"

(End of this chapter)