Spy game? Stop guessing, I really am an undercover agent!

Chapter 99 Going to the Headquarters for a Meeting

Xu Hong nodded very affirmatively.

"Comrade Fang Guohua had been lying low in Nanjing for a long time and had never been exposed."

"If there hadn't been a traitor, he wouldn't have been captured by the Japanese so easily."

Lin Xueli pondered for a long time, seemingly trying to determine how credible Xu Hong's words were.

Subconsciously, he still didn't want to believe that there were bad people in the organization.

"Comrade Xu, I want to know if you have any evidence. You only met Fang Guohua from afar. How could you have obtained so much information in such a short time?"

A fleeting look of pain crossed Xu Hong's face. After a long pause, she slowly said, "Comrade Fang Guohua is my lover."

“We established our relationship when we were studying at the National University. He was studying journalism and wanted to use his pen to awaken the people of the country.”

"I studied medicine, and I believe that saving lives with medical skills is more direct than using a pen."

"In 1936, Comrade Fang Guohua and I joined the organization at the same time."

"Comrade Fang Guohua accepted the organization's transfer and came to Shanghai to apply for an internship."

"As for me, I was transferred to the Anti-Japanese United Army in eight southern provinces to serve as a field doctor."

"The understanding between us doesn't need many words to express it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xueli sighed deeply: "I'm sorry, Comrade Xu, we received news from Nanjing five days ago."

"Comrade Fang Guohua has sacrificed his life."

Xu Hong was not surprised at all. She had already heard gunshots at the train station, and knew then that Fang Guohua was likely dead.

Lin Xueli's words now only confirm her suspicions.

Lin Xueli changed the subject, saying, "Comrade Xu, I'd like to ask you, about the gold bars you brought?"

"It's hidden in a hole in the wall not far from the Sanquan Water Station. Don't worry, I check it every day, it's very safe."

Xu Hong said in a deep voice, "If there really is a traitor in the Shanghai transportation station, then that place is already being watched by secret agents."

"We cannot act rashly in the short term."

Lin Xueli stood up and said, "Leave the investigation of the mole to me. This is a safe house I have carefully prepared."

"The homeowner has gone back to his hometown. You can stay here with peace of mind. There are changes of clothes in the wardrobe on the second floor, and canned food, rice and flour in the cellar on the ground floor. It's enough for you to survive for a long time."

"I'll come back to pick you up after I confirm you're safe. Don't worry about the medicine; we'll get in touch with them."

"Alright, I'll take my leave now. You get some rest."

"Furthermore, I must remind you that your situation is extremely dangerous. Unless it is an extremely urgent matter, do not go out."

"Wait for me to come back."

Shanghai, City Hall, Office of the Director of the Economic Department.

Since passing the intelligence to Jianbing last time, Chen Yang has been keeping a close eye on information from the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

He firmly believed that the exposure of that contact point was not accidental, meaning that bad people had likely infiltrated the organization.

However, he had no evidence to prove who the bad guys were, and the Special Higher Police were very secretive, so they wouldn't completely trust the Nanjing Special Service Committee.

Therefore, Chen Yang only learned from Zuo Mingquan that some of his comrades had been arrested, but he did not know who had been arrested.

After the intelligence was sent out, he quickly received a reply from Jianbing.

Instead of praising his actions, Jianbing repeatedly reminded him that his main task was to remain undercover, and that he must not do anything that would arouse the suspicion of the Japanese unless the organization ordered him to expose himself.

It's not that the ice is too cold and ruthless, but rather that the intelligence front is just that ruthless.

Sometimes, even a single word spoken in a dream can expose an undercover agent's identity, let alone in a job like intelligence gathering. A slight misstep can arouse the suspicion of the Japanese.

Before coming to Shanghai, Jianbing had studied Chen Yang's information and knew that the organization had given him a full four years to prepare for this hidden talent.

The hope was that he could infiltrate the Japanese puppet regime, like a deadly knife, silently hidden in the heart of the enemy.

At the critical moment, deliver the most fatal blow to the enemy.

Chen Yang can be exposed, but not for something meaningless like this.
dong dong dong.
A knock on the door interrupted Chen Yang's thoughts. Chen Yang pretended to pick up a pen, opened a document, and said, "Come in."

Li Ningyu pushed open the door and said, "Sir, I received a call from the Logistics Department of the Central China Expeditionary Army. Major General Sato Fumio, the Logistics Minister, requests that you go to the Expeditionary Army Headquarters."

"You want me to go to the headquarters of the expeditionary force?" Chen Yang was quite surprised when he heard this.

Li Ningyu nodded and said, "Yes, and as soon as possible."

"I understand, you can go out now."

Li Ningyu wisely left the office and closed the door behind her.

Chen Yang frowned slightly. His Economic Department had absolutely no connection with the Logistics Department of the Expeditionary Army.

Why did they send him to a meeting at the headquarters of the expeditionary force?

After pondering for a while, Chen Yang picked up the phone and dialed the number for Shingo Suzuhara's office.

After hearing Chen Yang's question, Suzuhara Shingo simply said a few words: "You'll know when you get there."

The call ended, leaving Chen Yang completely bewildered. However, judging from the other party's tone, it didn't seem to be anything bad.

Grabbing his briefcase, putting on his coat, and tidying his hair, Chen Yang walked out of the office and instructed Li Ningyu, "Secretary Li, call the drivers' team and have the car ready. I'm going out."

Shanghai, HK District, Central China Expeditionary Army Headquarters.

Chen Yang's car had a sign that read "Shanghai Municipal Government," which, in principle, was not allowed to enter the headquarters.

The sentry at the gate stopped the car, inquired about the reason, and then made a special phone call inside to verify.

I don't know if the people inside gave special permission, but the sentry actually let us through.

Driver Lao Wei parked the car below the building and immediately got out to open the car door for Chen Yang.

Chen Yang picked up his briefcase, got out of the car, and looked around at his surroundings.

The interior design is similar to that of the Military Police Headquarters, the only difference being that there are many more officers coming and going.

What surprised Chen Yang the most was a sign written in Japanese hanging in a conspicuous place downstairs from the headquarters.

"Navy and dogs are not allowed."

Seriously? Everyone says the sea and land are at odds, but it shouldn't have escalated to this point.

"You are Mr. Chen from the Economic Department." Just as Chen Yang was looking around, a Japanese officer with a colonel's epaulettes on his shoulder came up to him.

"Colonel, hello." Chen Yang quickly bowed slightly to the other party.

"No need to be so polite, my name is Abe Mitsuhiro." The man bowed slightly in return and then smiled, "Mr. Chen, you don't need to be so polite either."

"We're not strangers, really. Iwai-kun is a good friend of mine, and I've heard about you for a long time."

“Iwai-kun has always praised you as his teacher’s most beloved junior brother, and even he is very envious of you.”

"No, no, I dare not," Chen Yang said modestly. "It's all thanks to the teacher's kindness."

Abe Mitsuhiro waved his hand and said, "You're here to attend the meeting organized by Lord Sato, right? Come with me."

(End of this chapter)