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Ye Wanru's eyes lit up; she understood Lu Yang's intention. "You mean, we can release some false information to lure him in?"

Lu Yang nodded. "That's right. We can create an illusion and make him think that we are carrying out a top-secret operation. Moreover, this operation is of vital importance to the Military Control Commission. He will definitely find ways to sabotage this operation and expose his whereabouts."

Ye Wanru pondered for a moment and said, "This plan is very risky. If he doesn't take the bait, or if he uses our false intelligence in return, we will be in a passive position."

Lu Yang's eyes were firm: "This is our best solution at the moment. Only in this way can we force him out. Moreover, we must be fully prepared to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

In the next few days, Lu Yang and Ye Wanru began to secretly plan the operation of "luring the snake out of its hole".

They decided to fabricate a false intelligence report about the "transfer of secret military files." This false intelligence report would reveal a vague time and location of the transfer, as well as the importance of the files.

They knew that once the "lone wolf" learned of this intelligence, he would definitely find ways to sabotage the transfer, because these files might contain important information within the Military Control Commission, or even some top-secret plans.

Lu Yang and Ye Wanru carefully selected several reliable agents to act as "insiders" and "inadvertently" leak this false information.

At the same time, they also strengthened their vigilance within the Military Control Commission to prevent "lone wolves" from causing sabotage within.

Everything is ready, Lu Yang and Ye Wanru are quietly waiting for the "lone wolf" to take action.

As night falls, the streets of Chongqing are dimly lit.

An ordinary black car was driving slowly on the street. Lu Yang and Ye Wanru were sitting in the car, monitoring any suspicious signals through the car radio.

Suddenly, there was a rapid beeping sound from the radio.

Lu Yang and Ye Wanru looked at each other and they knew that the fish had taken the bait.

The content of the telegram was indeed about the "transfer of the secret military files." The time and location of the transfer mentioned in the telegram were exactly the false information they had set up.

"He took the bait!" Ye Wanru's eyes sparkled with excitement.

There was no expression on Lu Yang's face. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, fixed on a point on the map.

He knew that since the "lone wolf" had taken the bait, he would definitely take action himself or send his most trusted men to sabotage it.

And he is already prepared to give the "lone wolf" a "surprise".

At the designated "file transfer" location, Lu Yang and Ye Wanru had already set up a tight net in advance.

They knew this would be a head-on confrontation with the "lone wolf".

As the night deepened, the area around the transfer site was completely silent, with only the sound of the wind whistling in my ears.

Suddenly, a faint sound was heard.

Lu Yang and Ye Wanru immediately became alert.

They saw several dark shadows quietly approaching the transfer location.

Lu Yang and Ye Wanru, leading the agents, quietly surrounded the black shadow.

The shadow found himself surrounded and immediately fought back.

A fierce gun battle broke out in the night.

Lu Yang and Ye Wanru fought fiercely with the black shadow.

The black shadows are very powerful. They are agile and have accurate shooting skills. They are obviously professionally trained agents.

During the fight, Lu Yang discovered a familiar figure.

That figure was none other than Wang Lin, the liaison officer of the "Shadow" organization who had been captured by them.

"Wang Lin!" Lu Yang was shocked. He knew that "Lone Wolf" did not completely trust Wang Lin, so he sent him to explore the way.

Lu Yang immediately rushed towards Wang Lin and subdued him.

Wang Lin was subdued, and the other shadows were also captured by the agents.

Lu Yang interrogated Wang Lin and learned shocking news.

Lone Wolf hadn't come in person; he had only sent Wang Lin to scout the way. His real goal wasn't the files, but to observe Lu Yang and Ye Wanru's reactions through this operation, and thus determine their next plan.

A chill ran through Lu Yang's heart. He knew that the "lone wolf" was even more cunning and cautious than he had imagined.

"He's such a fox." Ye Wanru's expression turned serious. "He didn't even come in person."

Lu Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Although he didn't come in person, he has already exposed Wang Lin. Moreover, through Wang Lin's reaction, he must have grasped some information about us. He will use this information to fight back against us."

Ye Wanru nodded: "We must find him as soon as possible, otherwise, he may take more dangerous actions."

Lu Yang's gaze fell on the map again. "If Wang Lin is captured, then he must be somewhere, waiting for news of Wang Lin. And this place is likely his next headquarters."

He looked at the map carefully, and suddenly, his eyes locked on an inconspicuous street corner.

There is an old teahouse there, which is usually rarely visited.

"That's it!" Lu Yang's eyes flashed with brilliance, "He must be there!"

"Teahouse?" Ye Wanru looked at Lu Yang in confusion.

Lu Yang nodded: "He is a person who likes to observe in secret, and the teahouse is a good observation point. Moreover, there are few people there, so it is easier to hide."

Ye Wanru thought for a moment and said, "This is just your guess. We don't have any evidence."

Lu Yang was extremely firm: "My intuition tells me that he is there!"

He looked at Ye Wanru, with a hint of pleading in his eyes. "Trust me, Wanru. We must go there!"

Ye Wanru looked at Lu Yang and finally nodded. "Okay, let's go there!"

Lu Yang and Ye Wanru, leading several elite agents, quietly went to the old teahouse.

In the teahouse, the lights were dim and a few scattered guests were chatting in low voices.

Lu Yang and Ye Wanru found a corner and sat down. They pretended to drink tea, but in fact they were secretly observing everyone in the teahouse.

Lu Yang's eyes suddenly locked on a man sitting by the window.

The man had his back to them. He was wearing a gray gown and a top hat, so his face could not be seen clearly.

However, Lu Yang felt that the man was the one he was looking for.

He noticed that the man was holding a teacup in his hand, and from time to time he would tap the edge of the cup gently with his fingers.

Every tap carries a special rhythm.

Lu Yang's heart was shocked. He knew that this rhythm was exactly the special thinking habit mentioned by "Lone Wolf" in his diary.

"It's him!" Lu Yang whispered in his heart.

He looked at Ye Wanru, his eyes showing a hint of nervousness. "Prepare for action!"

Ye Wanru nodded, she also felt a strange atmosphere.

Lu Yang and Ye Wanru quietly stood up from their seats and slowly approached the man.

When they walked behind the man, Lu Yang suddenly jumped up, grabbed the man's shoulders and pressed him to the ground.

The man was pushed to the ground, and the teacup in his hand fell to the ground and shattered.

Lu Yang took off the man's hat, revealing his true face.

That face shocked both Lu Yang and Ye Wanru.

That face turned out to be the principal of the military academy, their most respected teacher - Principal Zhou!

"Principal Zhou?!" Lu Yang and Ye Wanru shouted in unison, their faces full of disbelief.

Principal Zhou was pinned to the ground. He did not resist. He just raised his head and glanced at Lu Yang with a complicated expression in his eyes.

"Lu Yang...you finally found me..." Principal Zhou said hoarsely.

Lu Yang looked at Principal Zhou, his heart filled with confusion and anger. "Why? Principal Zhou, why did you do this? Why did you betray your country? Why did you become a Japanese spy?"

Principal Zhou sneered. He did not answer Lu Yang's question. He just said coldly: "Do you think you have won? You are wrong. This is just the beginning. The real competition has just begun!"

A chill ran through Lu Yang's heart. He knew that Principal Zhou's words were no bluff.

He looked at Ye Wanru with a serious look in his eyes.

"Wanru, I feel like there's a bigger conspiracy behind this!" Lu Yang said in a deep voice, "We must quickly find out what Principal Zhou's true intentions are, and what kind of power is hiding behind him!"

"Lu Yang, this diary records the true identity of 'Mr. Chen'!" Ye Wanru's voice trembled slightly, "He is actually..."

Her voice stopped abruptly.

Lu Yang's heart seemed to be tightly gripped by an invisible hand.

"Who is it?" Lu Yang's voice was as low as night fog.

Ye Wanru raised her head and looked at Lu Yang with complicated eyes, a mixture of shock, disbelief and deep worry.

"The diary says... 'Ying', which means 'Mr. Chen'... His real name is... He Lizhong."

Lu Yang's body shook violently.

He Lizhong.

This name resounded throughout the army.

General of the National Government Army and member of the Military Commission, he holds the lifeline of the country's logistics supply.

How could he be a "shadow"?

The Japanese spy chief who lurked in the dark and attempted to destroy Chongqing's economic lifeline?

This news exploded in Lu Yang's mind like thunder.

Everything seemed to connect.

The destroyed economic facilities, the cut-off material transportation lines, and Zhao Hai's infiltration into the Military Control Commission.

He Lizhong holds the power over supply. He has the ability to easily learn about transportation routes and material reserves, and is also able to place pawns like Zhao Hai within the Military Control Commission.

This chess game is much bigger than they imagined.

So big that it sends chills down one's spine.

"Are you sure?" Lu Yang's voice was so hoarse that it didn't sound like his own.

Ye Wanru nodded vigorously, her face still pale. "In his diary, he detailed how he exploited his position to cooperate with the Japanese. Between the lines, he was filled with fanaticism and loyalty to the Empire of Japan."

fanaticism.

loyalty.

These two words, used to describe a senior Kuomintang general like He Lizhong, sound so harsh and ironic.

Lu Yang took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

After the shock, there is a sense of urgency.

The destructive power of a Japanese spy who holds military and national power is immeasurable.

He must act immediately to stop He Lizhong.

But how to act?

Report directly to your superiors?

He Lizhong's status is too high and his influence is too great.

Without solid evidence, it would be difficult to shake him with just a diary that seems to be "Shadow".

Even if the news leaks out, they themselves will face a catastrophe.

They may be slandered, framed, or even secretly executed.

Lu Yang was calculating rapidly in his mind.

He recalled Zhao Hai's confession, Wang Lin's admission, and some details mentioned in the diary.

In addition to the action plan, the diary also seems to record some of "Mr. Chen's" secret bases and contact information.

These may be the key to bringing down He Lizhong, or "Shadow".

He can't count on others.

He must verify it himself and obtain irrefutable evidence.

"Wanru, we can't report it immediately." Lu Yang's voice returned to calm, but his eyes became sharper.

Ye Wanru understood Lu Yang's concerns.

She knew that if this matter was not handled properly, the entire Military Control Commission, and even the entire Nationalist government, might face a huge crisis.

"I understand." Ye Wanru said, "We must first find the places mentioned in the diary to obtain more direct evidence."

Lu Yang nodded: "Yes. Are there any other important people or places mentioned in the diary?"

Ye Wanru picked up the diary again and flipped through it quickly.

"He mentioned several locations where he often met people. Some were public places, and some were private residences," Ye Wanru said. "He also mentioned several code names, which seemed to be important members of his staff."

"What's the code name?" Lu Yang asked.

"'Owl Eagle', 'Viper', 'Ghost'." Ye Wanru read out these code names.

Lu Yang silently memorized these code names.

"Location?"

Ye Wanru pointed at several scribbled notations in the diary. "Here, here, and here... One is in an old tea plantation on the outskirts of the city, one is in an abandoned warehouse in the south, and another one seems to be... an apartment near the Military Commission compound."

Near the Military Commission compound?

This is consistent with He Lizhong's identity.

The old tea garden and abandoned warehouse may be the places where he meets with his ordinary subordinates.

Lu Yang's mind became active.

They must visit these places one by one, and they must not alarm anyone.

Especially the apartment near the Military Commission compound.

Lu Yang knew that he needed help for this operation.

A trustworthy helper.

In addition to Ye Wanru, he also needs some people who can act in secret and provide support when necessary.

Several figures emerged in his mind, all of whom were his confidants in the Military Control Commission.

At the same time, he also needed someone who was familiar with Chongqing's terrain and could provide convenient transportation.

His eyes fell on Wang Lin who had been arrested.

Although Wang Lin was only a liaison, he obviously had some understanding of the organizational structure and scope of activities of "Shadow".

Perhaps he can provide more useful information.

Lu Yang decided to extract some more information from Wang Lin first.

Next, he needed a tool that could allow him to move quietly around Chongqing.

An unassuming car and a tight-lipped, obedient driver.

He thought of Lao Huang.

The local tyrant who was accidentally involved when he and Ye Wanru were investigating Zhao Hai, and who they had some leverage over.

Lao Huang is a smart man and knows what to say and what not to say.

Moreover, he was very familiar with the underground world of Chongqing and could get what they needed.

Lu Yang walked to a map and compared the locations marked on the diary with the information Zhao Hai and Wang Lin had previously confessed.