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

Chapter 397 Let's become sworn brothers

Within the Special Service Department, Xu Baichuan still held some seniority and influence.

So as soon as he finished speaking, Ye Shaohong and Wang Tianfeng both stopped arguing.

Their clasped hands instantly parted.

Ye Shaohong's expression remained unchanged, while Wang Tianfeng had his hands behind his back.

Only then did Ye Shaohong have time to look at Xu Baichuan and the people he brought.

After a quick glance, a look of surprise and doubt appeared on his face.

Wow, Xu Baichuan's a real friend.

The three people he brought with him this time, two men and one woman, all held high military ranks and positions.

Two colonels and one lieutenant colonel.

Such a rank would be considered a high-ranking position in today's intelligence agency.

"Come on, let me introduce you."

"This is Brother Chen from An'an, a veteran of my Special Service Department. He now works at the Ministry of Police, where he is the Director of the Equipment Division."

"Brother Ji Chengping, the vice president of the Anti-Smoking Association, is also from the same hometown as Director He Shaohong."

"Sister Pu Xiujuan is a heroine who is just as capable as any man. She is also a veteran of my Special Service Department. She is currently the deputy head of the North China region. She happened to be back in Nanjing these days to report on her work, so I dragged her here."

Xu Baichuan was renowned throughout the Special Service for his character and conduct; he had a wide circle of friends and his interpersonal skills were impeccable.

At this moment, the solemn introduction immediately surprised Zheng Yaoxian, Ye Shaohong, Wang Tianfeng and the others. They all stood up and saluted the two men and one woman.

They were all senior officers.

Even if it's not at the Hong Gongci Villa headquarters, but outside, the proper respect should still be shown.

"Hello, sir!"

"Hello, sir!"

After a somewhat disjointed shout, before the men brought by Xu Baichuan, An and Ji Chengping, could speak, the middle-aged woman named Pu Xiujuan had already taken the lead in waving her hand.

"Put everything down, put everything down."

"What are you doing?"

"This is a private gathering today, so there's no question of superiors or subordinates. If you think highly of me, just call me Sister Pu."

As soon as she finished speaking, the director of the Equipment Department of the Ministry of Police, An, also laughed heartily.

"Xiujuan is right."

"Everyone here is a colleague from my Special Service Department. We're all brothers, so why be so polite?"

Ji Chengping's actions were more decisive and efficient.

He didn't say any polite words, but stepped forward, picked up the teacup on the table, and took a big gulp.

"I'm so drunk I could die."

"It's so hot in July! Everyone, please take your seats and hurry up with the food. I'm starving."

Three people, three different attitudes, instantly eased the somewhat tense atmosphere.

Then, Xu Baichuan introduced Zheng Yaoxian, Ye Shaohong, and Wang Tianfeng to the three people he had brought with him.

It was only then that Ye Shaohong realized who the chubby boy who had been tearing clothes and arguing with Wang Tianfeng when he first entered the room was.

It must have an extraordinary background.

It turned out he was a section chief in the logistics department of the Special Service Headquarters.

Don't underestimate him just because he's a section chief; the authority he wields is considerable, even within this small room.

In some respects, he was even more powerful than Zheng Yaoxian, the military commander and head of the operations section.

After a brief introduction, a waiter came in and began serving drinks and dishes.

They chatted and laughed throughout the meal, and the atmosphere remained harmonious.

But as they talked, their focus shifted to the current war in North China. Faced with the Japanese invaders' relentless advance, they were all filled with indignation.

Pu Xiujuan recounted her experiences during her time working in North China, and introduced the current situation on the North China battlefield. Hearing about the heinous things the Japanese had done in North China, Wang Tianfeng was so angry that he smashed his wine glass.

His eyes widened, and a hint of blood appeared in them.

"Damn little devils."

"Don't give me a chance. If you give me a chance, I will make them pay the price."

Wang Tianfeng has not yet taken over as the head of the Shanghai station's operations section, so even if he wanted to kill the enemy, he was powerless to do so.

It looks even more frustrating.

"Don't worry, there will be a chance."

"I've heard that the Chairman and the General Staff have already begun planning a second front." "We'll be heading to the front soon."

Among all the people in the room, Ye Shaohong was probably the youngest, so he didn't make any grand pronouncements or talk about strategies.

He simply sat there quietly, listening attentively.

The one who spoke and advised Wang Tianfeng was Ji Chengping, who seemed very eloquent.

He is the vice president of the Anti-Smoking Association.

This anti-smoking association may seem insignificant on the surface, but in reality, it wielded considerable power and influence during the Republic of China era.

He was an organization that Dai Yunong specially set up to help the Chairman plunder wealth from the people.

Although it was nominally under the Secret Service, the Anti-Smoking Association had long since broken free from its control.

To a certain extent, it had become one of Chiang Kai-shek's money bags. It was also the core institution that Xu, a member of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong), coveted the most and repeatedly plotted to seize.

He's better informed, so it's understandable.

"Hopefully."

"Speaking of which, I do envy Shao Hong."

"In the operation he led in Jiangcheng, more than fifty Japanese spies and traitors were executed in one go, and their corpses were hung high on the city gate tower."

"Thinking about something like this is so satisfying."

Wang Tianfeng's eyes lit up at the mention of this, and without hesitation, he picked up the wine glass in front of him and raised it towards Ye Shaohong.

"Little Brother Ye, come on, let me toast you!"

"Next time something this enjoyable happens, you absolutely must call me!"

Ye Shaohong had caused quite a stir in Jiangcheng, and everyone in the room had obviously heard about it, and they were all eager to join him.

Seeing that Wang Tianfeng had started, several people at the table, including Xu Baichuan and Zheng Yaoxian, simultaneously picked up their wine glasses and praised Ye Shaohong.

Ye Shaohong blushed slightly upon hearing this.

I can't handle it.

"Oh dear, I don't deserve such praise from my brothers and sisters."

"That was just something I did in a fit of anger."

Looking back now, I realize I was indeed a bit too young and impetuous.

Ye Shaohong was humble and courteous, showing no trace of arrogance or complacency, which made everyone at the table nod in approval.

Before we knew it, the banquet had lasted for more than two hours.

In a harmonious atmosphere, the group put aside their reservations and began to talk freely about their desire for revenge.

There were also concerns and anxieties about the country and the nation. For a time, cries and laughter filled the air.

As they were drinking, Ji Chengping, the vice president of the Anti-Smoking Association, suddenly raised his hand and slammed it on the table.

"happy!"

"That was truly exhilarating."

"I can't remember the last time I drank so heartily."

"Those of you here are all fine men of my Special Service Department. I have a suggestion, and I wonder if you would be interested in agreeing to it?"

"How about we become sworn brothers?"