Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter 326 Cunning Old Man

Thoughts can shift in an instant.

Ye Shaohong's expression remained unchanged as he naturally withdrew his gaze.

Then he looked over at the woman on the stage who was reciting storytelling.

He was shaking his head and looking completely relaxed, much like those idle, dissolute young men from wealthy families.

This kind of behavior is something that no one else could possibly pull off perfectly.

But Ye Shaohong is different.

Born into a wealthy family, specifically the Ye family, a major conglomerate in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, he was deeply influenced by his upbringing, and the temperament he developed was ingrained in his very being. His performance was so natural that no one could find fault with it.

The refined middle-aged man who had just entered the teahouse briefly glanced at Ye Shaohong before looking away.

obviously.

He didn't notice anything unusual at all.

Then, after a brief glance around, seeing that no one in the hall had noticed him, he spoke in a low voice to the teahouse owner.

It seemed as if they were announcing the name of the private room.

The teahouse owner was engrossed in calculating accounts, fiddling with the abacus beads in one hand while glancing up at the refined middle-aged man.

After flashing a professional, friendly smile, the teahouse owner pointed to a corner on the second floor.

The servants who were busy in the lobby were also very observant and immediately went over to them.

He bowed, bent over, and gestured for them to proceed. He was still speaking.

Because of the distance, Ye Shaohong did not hear clearly. He only saw the refined middle-aged man nod and follow behind the servant, slowly walking up to the second floor of the teahouse.

Watching the man's departing figure, Ye Shaohong frowned.

"Sir?"

"It's almost nightfall, should I order some food and drinks for you?"

This was a coded message that Ye Shaohong and Li Yunlong had agreed upon beforehand. The implication was that they were asking Ye Shaohong whether they should take immediate action once the target appeared.

Ye Shaohong thought about it for a while, but ultimately refused.

It's not that he's greedy.

Rather, he had a feeling that something was wrong with what happened today.

Logically speaking, spies and agents should always be mindful of time when making a meeting. If they miss even a minute or a second of the agreed-upon time, the entire meeting will be abandoned.

But what about Zhao Hongying?

More than an hour had passed since she left the newly formed 7th Army and entered Jiangcheng.

She had ample time to complete the rendezvous.

But what about the results?

Zhao Hongying had been waiting at the teahouse.

Is it because she doesn't know how to contact Yamada Hisao?

That's certainly a possibility.

Even if Zhao Hongying couldn't contact Yamada Hisao, Yamada Hisao should be able to contact her.

Why would Yamada Hisao, a veteran spy for many years, waste so much time and increase the risk to himself and Zhao Hongying?

This problem has been troubling Ye Shaohong.

He couldn't understand it, and a sense of crisis welled up inside him. That's why he stopped Li Yunlong from requesting to join the battle, and then, frowning, he began to ponder in his seat.

Just then, something unexpected happened.

The short, refined middle-aged man, led by a waiter, went up to the second floor and arrived at the door of the private room where Zhao Hongying was.

He pushed open the door and went inside.

The results of it?

He only stayed inside for a brief moment, just a short while, before coming out again.

Accompanying him was Zhao Hongying, a Japanese spy who had been working undercover.

They came out one after the other.

The two did not speak.

After leaving the private room in the teahouse on the second floor, they walked downstairs together.

Judging from their state, behavior, and attitude, the two of them were behaving very strangely.

It doesn't seem like a superior-subordinate relationship at all.

They seemed more like strangers.

This is wrong.

Since Yamada Hisao was the leader of the newly formed 7th Army's infiltrated Japanese spy team, Zhao Hongying should know him.

Why are you behaving so distant?

Even if they deliberately put on an act in front of outsiders, the inherent sense of humility between superiors and subordinates in the Japanese cannot be concealed.

It has long been integrated into their flesh and blood genes.

This cannot be changed.

It was because of this discovery that a glimmer of light suddenly flashed through Ye Shaohong's mind.

He suddenly had a bold guess.

The middle-aged man in front of me is very likely not Yamada Hisao, but rather one of Yamada Hisao's liaisons.

He must have come to pick up Zhao Hongying.

There is only one purpose.

He took Zhao Hongying to meet the real Yamada Hisao.

"I understand."

"So all of this was done on purpose by Yamada Hisao."

"He must have deliberately arranged for Zhao Hongying to come to this teahouse, so that he could observe her closely, see if she had betrayed him, and see if there were any tails following her."

"Now that he has sent someone over, it must be because he has confirmed Zhao Hongying's credibility."

"Even so, he was careful not to show himself directly, but instead sent a trusted confidant to take Zhao Hongying to another place."

"What a cunning old fox."

Ye Shaohong wasn't surprised by the result. The profession of espionage is very dangerous.

The slightest carelessness could cost you your life. People are afraid of death, so of course they will be more careful.

Yamada Hisao was able to secretly control the newly formed 7th Army all by himself, demonstrating his intelligence and shrewdness far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Without his caution and prudence, he would not have been able to control such a large force in Jiangcheng.

Having figured these things out, Ye Shaohong was no longer in a hurry.

But he wasn't in a hurry; Li Yunlong was.

Li Yunlong didn't have Ye Shaohong's keen insight or his formidable reasoning ability.

Seeing the two figures slowly descending the stairs, Li Yunlong immediately turned to look at Ye Shaohong, his eyes revealing worry.

"Sir?"

The deliberately lowered voice urging him had already revealed Li Yunlong's thoughts.

"Not urgent."

"The person in front of me is not Yamada Hisao, but his messenger liaison."

Ye Shaohong didn't explain much to Li Yunlong. He simply stated his judgment, then picked up the teacup on the table again and took a small sip.

While taking a break to drink tea, Ye Shaohong turned to the side and gave Li Yunlong a wink before he could react.

"Forget it."

"Hurry up and follow."

"Don't let them shake you off, and don't let them find you. Find their hideout, and then come back and tell me immediately."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Shaohong still felt it wasn't enough, so he turned to look at the two Rongmen disciples at the same table.

"You two follow him in a bit." "Cooperate well with Section Chief Li. If this matter is handled well, I might consider giving you a fortune!"