Spy war in the Republic of China, peak undercover

The next morning, Lu Yang brought Ye Wanru to the guard headquarters. There was a bulging envelope on the desk, and Wang Dazhuang, the platoon leader of the special forces, was standing next to him, looking at him with a smile on his face.

"Captain Lu, you're finally here. This is something Mr. Du Xingye asked me to give you." Wang Dazhuang handed over the envelope attentively. "He asked you to be kind and give him some leniency. This is a small token of his appreciation."

Lu Yang took the envelope, which felt heavy in his hand. When he opened it, he saw a land deed and a letter inside.

"Platoon Leader Wang, what is this?" Lu Yang raised the thing in his hand, pretending to be confused.

"It's a French-style villa, right in the French Concession. Master Du said it's spacious and comfortable, and he'd like you to live there," Wang Dazhuang explained, a hint of envy in his eyes. "The letter also said they'd like you to join the Green Gang and give Master Du a leader."

Lu Yang sneered and threw the deed and the letter back on the table. "I appreciate Master Du's kindness.

I'm not used to living in this house, and I don't understand anything about the Green Gang. Go back and tell Master Du not to worry about it."

Wang Dazhuang wanted to persuade him again, but Lu Yang interrupted him with a wave of his hand: "Platoon Leader Wang, I am a soldier of the Party and the country. It is my duty. There is no need to say more. Please go back."

Wang Dazhuang had no choice but to leave with his things.

Lu Yang looked at the land deed on the table, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Du Xingye wants to win me over with a house. Who does he think he is?

"Humph, bribe me? He's not qualified."

In the evening, Chen Hongzhi came to Lu Yang's office.

"Lu Yang, I heard that Du Xingye gave you a villa?" Chen Hongzhi's tone was gentle, with a hint of temptation.

Lu Yang had expected him to ask about this, so he replied, "I did offer a house, but I refused. How could a soldier of the Party and the country be bribed by the mafia?"

"You, you, why are you so impulsive?" Chen Hongzhi shook his head in feigned helplessness. "Du Xingye has enormous influence in Shanghai, and he's well-connected to both the black and white worlds. If you reject him directly like this, what if he becomes resentful..."

"Director Chen, haven't I seen all the capabilities of the Green Gang?" Lu Yang said in an official tone, "No matter how powerful Du Xingye is, he can't transcend the laws of the Party and the country."

A hint of gloom flashed in Chen Hongzhi's eyes. This kid was indeed difficult to deal with, but he was more concerned about another thing.

"I heard that you rejected Du Xingye's invitation and were unwilling to join the Green Gang?" Chen Hongzhi asked casually.

"The Qing Gang is a mixed bag, which is not what I want." Lu Yang replied calmly, not wanting to explain too much.

"But..." Chen Hongzhi hesitated to speak. He wanted to say, I heard that Du Xingye also introduced you to a female companion, who is said to be a stunning beauty. You didn't refuse her because of her, did you?

However, he never asked the question. He was worried that he would lose his composure and that Lu Yang would see his true intentions.

"Just be sensible." Chen Hongzhi didn't point it out, but just reminded him, "Shanghai has been a bit volatile lately, so be careful."

After Chen Hongzhi left, Lu Yang put the things on the table into the drawer, with a playful smile on his face.

"Director Chen, what are you worried about? Are you worried that I'll be recruited by the Green Gang, or are you worried that I'll make your shit public?"

As night fell, Chen Yijun stormed into Lu Yang's office angrily.

"Lu Yang, why did you refuse Du Xingye's villa? What on earth do you want to do?" Chen Yijun's tone was filled with anxiety that was hard to conceal.

Lu Yang looked up at her, a hint of doubt in his eyes. "Miss, why are you here too? It's so late, why don't you go dance with your friends?"

"You're still making sarcastic remarks?" Chen Yijun walked up to him in frustration. "Do you know where Du Xingye wants to arrange for you to live? That's the best villa area in the French Concession, a place that so many people dream of living in."

Lu Yang stood up, walked to the window, looked at the lights outside, and said calmly: "Miss, you don't understand. I, Lu Yang, am not the kind of person who is greedy for pleasure. A house cannot buy my loyalty."

"Loyalty? To whom are you loyal?" Chen Yijun's tone became sharp. "To the Party and the country, or to those women of unknown origin?"

Lu Yang turned around and looked directly into her eyes. "Miss, what do you want to say?"

Chen Yijun took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in her heart, "Do I need to make it clear? I have already found out. That Ye Wanru is from Dai Yunong's side. If you keep her, she will be a disaster sooner or later.

Besides, the people in the Renaissance Society are all devils. If you are seduced by her and lose control, Dai Yunong will have the upper hand over you and use it to manipulate you."

Only then did Lu Yang understand her true intention. It turned out that she was jealous.

"Miss, you worry too much. I, Lu Yang, do things based on my conscience and am not moved by beauty." Lu Yang said lightly, unwilling to explain too much.

"You..." Chen Yijun was choked by him. She glared at Lu Yang, too angry to speak.

"Miss, it's late. You should go back and rest early." After Lu Yang finished speaking, he ignored her and turned back to his desk.

Chen Yijun stood there, looking at Lu Yang's back, her eyes filled with complicated emotions.

Angry, sad, and... a hint of inexplicable worry.

Chen Yijun turned and left Qinglan's office.

"Alas, a woman's heart is as unfathomable as the sea." Lu Yang murmured to himself.

"One second she wants to eat me alive, and the next second she's worried about my safety. Women..."

Just as he was sighing, he saw Li Guozhu leading Song Amao towards him.

"Captain Lu, Miss Chen has instructed that Song Amao will follow you from now on and serve as your orderly, taking care of your daily life."

Li Guozhu explained, "Song Amao is smart and efficient. If you have any instructions, just tell him."

Lu Yang looked at Song Amao in front of him. He remembered this beggar from the Qing Gang.

Although he is young, he has a clever look on his face and a shrewd look in his eyes.

"Amao, it's a good thing you're here. Work hard and I won't treat you unfairly." Lu Yang patted his shoulder, acknowledging his identity.

Song Amao nodded and bowed quickly: "Thank you, Captain Lu. I will do my best to serve you."

Lu Yang watched Li Guozhu and the others leave, but he was thinking in his mind.

Does Chen Yijun want to monitor herself, or does she really want to take care of herself?

"No matter what her intentions are, I won't suffer any loss anyway." Lu Yang sneered secretly, "Let this Song Amao follow me, maybe he can help me do something."

As Lu Yang and Song Amao walked out of the door and entered the gate, they saw a familiar figure being escorted by two soldiers and about to get on a military vehicle.

The man was thin, wearing a washed-out gray cloth suit and a pair of round-framed glasses. He was the wonton stall owner whom he had met by chance at the Wusongkou Wharf in Shanghai last time, and also the underground party member who had opened a tailor shop on Qingshui Street.