The Bravest

Lin Jie was anxious to discuss it with Ye Wulian. After all, this choice would concern Lin Jie and even the future of his entire family.

So he ignored the rule of not entering two rooms on the same night and came to Ye Wulian's room.

Lin Jie knocked gently on the bedroom door and called out softly, mainly because he was afraid that if he suddenly went in, it would scare Ye Wulian. "Well, husband, come in."

Ye Wulian's lazy voice was heard, and Lin Jie pushed the door open.

"Wife, I'm sorry to wake you up." Lin Jie saw Ye Wulian sitting up without opening her eyes, obviously not fully awake yet.

"Well, why did you come back so late? It's not safe." Ye Wulian saw Lin Jie sitting next to her and leaned into his arms.

"It's okay. I'll come back and discuss it with you guys first, and then I can finalize the matter with Gangcun, so as not to miss the opportunity."

"Well, Sun Yuelan told you, right? I agree with her opinion." Ye Wulian sniffed Lin Jie and said with a frown.

"Ah, Wu Lian, how did you know that Yue Lan told me?" Lin Jie asked Ye Wu Lian curiously. When he came back, he went straight to Sun Yue Lan's room without disturbing them.

"Hmph, you smell like her perfume!" Ye Wulian was unhappy. She thought Lin Jie would come to see her first when he came back, but she didn't expect that he went to Sun Yuelan first.

"Ahem, I'm just anxious and want to know what Gangcun is up to. He asked me to come back but refused to explain clearly, and you didn't call me either."

Lin Jie could tell that Ye Wulian was unhappy and hurried to explain.

"You are so impatient. You came to me after doing something good. The smell is still here! Go wash yourself."

In addition to the scent of perfume, Ye Wulian also smelled other odors. She sat up in disgust and pushed Lin Jie off the bed.

"Oh, okay." Lin Jie didn't expect Ye Wulian to have such a sharp nose, and he ran to take a shower in shame.

Ten minutes later, Lin Jie came back to ask for credit. "Wife, smell it, it smells nice, there's no sweat smell anymore."

"Tsk, I don't want to talk to you. Is that the smell of sweat? Tell me, what do you think?" Ye Wulian was too lazy to pursue Lin Jie. Sun Yuelan was willing to let Lin Jie come over, so she couldn't be so sensible.

"Well, this is what I thought. The Political Security Bureau might have easier access to intelligence, but Yue Lan said that you agreed with her and wanted me to join the Huangpu Branch, so I came here in a hurry to ask." Lin Jie didn't quite believe that the Military Control Commission would let go of this opportunity.

"Yes, I agree. You think that if you enter the Political Security Bureau, you will be able to easily access intelligence. You and No. 76 are not on good terms with the Political Security Bureau. If you go in alone, you will definitely be excluded. You won't be able to achieve anything without two or three years of operation."

Ye Wulian carefully analyzed the situation for Lin Jie. This was exactly what she and Sun Yuelan had analyzed together. When it came to matters concerning Lin Jie and the family, the three women in the family were still very united.

"What about the Military Control Commission? What did Lao Zhou say?" Lin Jie still had doubts. When did the Military Control Commission become so easy to talk to?

"I haven't told Lao Zhou yet. The higher-ups won't consider our actual situation. Telling them will only cause more trouble."

Ye Wulian's mentality now is very different from before. She will not carry out orders unconditionally like before, but will take the safety of her family into consideration.

"Ah, Wu Lian, didn't you report it?" Lin Jie looked at Ye Wu Lian in surprise. This was not like Ye Wu Lian's style.

"What's so strange about that? We can sacrifice for the country, but we have to consider the actual situation. There are many things that the higher-ups don't understand. You know the style of the Military Control Commission. They are too eager for quick success and instant benefits. They don't care about any more sacrifices. But we can't sacrifice in vain."

Ye Wulian hugged Lin Jie with all her tenderness. She wanted her family to live together until the day of victory.

"Well, now we know. I will tell Gangcun." Lin Jie felt relieved after hearing Ye Wulian's words. He actually also preferred the position of Huangpu Branch.

"Honey, I'm sleepy. Let's go to sleep. You have to get up early tomorrow. Take a rest." Ye Wulian said as she closed her eyes and fell asleep. Ever since she became pregnant, she has often been like this. It seems like she never gets enough sleep.

"Yeah." Lin Jie had been busy all day and was extremely tired. He stroked Ye Wulian's belly, where his child was, and soon fell asleep.

The next day, Lin Jie got up early and waited for Sun Yuelan to go to Gangcun's house with him. This was an appointment made before Lin Jie came back. The reason why he brought Sun Yuelan was that Lin Jie considered increasing the bargaining chips. Gangcun still had some affection for Sun Yuelan.

"Honey, you're up so early. Did you do anything stupid last night?" Sun Yuelan still felt a little uncomfortable that Lin Jie didn't come back last night.

"Wife, am I that kind of person?"

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In Gangcun's study, Lin Jie and Gangcun were discussing job transfers.

"Gangcun-kun, this is what I think. If I want to truly integrate into the Political Security Bureau, it will take at least a year. Besides, I can't accomplish anything by myself. If I want to win over others, the price I pay will probably be high."

Lin Jie spoke the truth, and Gangcun nodded as he listened.

"Mr. Lin, what about the Huangpu Branch? Tell us about it too." Although Gangcun kept nodding, he had not made a decision. He still needed to hear Lin Jie's analysis of the Huangpu Branch.

"The Huangpu Branch has just been established. Although some of the original police officers have been retained, all the leadership has been replaced. This is really an opportunity for us to move in. In addition, the Inspection Brigade is in my hands, so I can bring some people in. This will be very beneficial to our future layout."

"Well, then are you considering the Huangpu Branch?" Gangcun was a little disappointed. He had hoped that Lin Jie would choose the Political Security Bureau. He meant that he had to have power first, and only with power could he make more money.

"Gangcun-kun, it's not that I'm afraid of difficulties, but the Political Security Bureau has always had a dirty deal with us, No. 76. If I go in, I will definitely be excluded. Not only will it be difficult to carry out my work, but I may also be tripped up by others. We must take these into consideration."

Gangcun tapped the coffee table with his fingers. He had been in Shanghai for several years and had some understanding of the various spheres of influence in the Wang Puppet Government. What Lin Jie said made some sense, and he nodded helplessly in the end.

"Okay, that's it. The formalities will be completed in three days. You organize the staff first, and after you join the company, we will gradually arrange for you to join."

"Okamura-kun, there is one more thing. Regarding Michiko, when will she take over my Second Section?"

Seeing that the matter was settled, Lin Jie took the opportunity to quickly settle Michiko's transfer.

Speaking of Michiko, Gangcun felt a toothache. Damn it, the meat buns were thrown away and never came back, and Lin Jie was given a beauty for nothing. Lin Jie not only ate her, but also wanted to possess her for a long time, but what could he do? He couldn't turn against Lin Jie because of a woman.

"Mr. Lin, you are really a loyal person, but are you worthy of Yue Lan? Oh! Forget it. I think I, Masao Gangcun, am also a loyal person. Since you have come to me for help, I will help you this time. Let her hand over the matter at hand to Ishii, and then you can come back. I will help you with the formalities."

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Three days later, Lin Jie received the appointment letter as deputy director of the Huangpu Branch issued by the Wang Puppet Government in Nanjing.

The day after Lin Jie received the appointment letter, he immediately took office and became the deputy director of the Huangpu Branch of the Shanghai Police Bureau of the Wang Puppet Government, in charge of the district inspection team.

Michiko returned to Shanghai a week later and took over Lin Jie's Second Investigation Section. Lin Jie's subordinates were also withdrawn in batches.

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