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

Chapter 522 You can know a person's face but not their heart

This intelligence gathering process was short-lived.

It took no more than half an hour in total.

After assigning tomorrow's tasks to Yu Manli, Li Yunlong, and Chi Tiecheng, Ye Shaohong got up and left the meeting.

He went straight back to his room.

A dozen minutes later, Ye Shaohong, having changed out of his military uniform and into ordinary clothes, drove away from Villa No. 1, Honggongci.

at the same time.

In a room at the Secret Service headquarters, a man picked up the phone.

"Hello, is this my cousin?"

"Yes, it's me. I've found the goods you requested. I just received word that they'll be stored tonight. Please arrange for someone to receive them."

"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, the quality of the goods is guaranteed."

……

Outside the National Government General Staff Headquarters, at the entrance of a general store.

Ye Shaohong was sitting in an open military vehicle, smoking a cigarette while watching the flow of people on the street.

In the distance, four or five young soldiers walked over.

Upon seeing these young officers, Ye Shaohong's gaze immediately fell upon one of them.

He raised an eyebrow and jumped off the military vehicle.

"Zhai Peng?"

"What are you doing here? Weren't you supposed to be with the Northwest Army?"

Ye Shaohong's surprised voice finally made the group of young officers who were walking together stop, and they all turned to look at Ye Shaohong.

Subsequently.

Among the young officers, one who was fairly handsome and had a hooked nose slowly opened his eyes wide.

"Ye Shaohong?"

"Haha, brother, we meet again."

That's right, this person is Zhai Peng, whom Ye Shaohong specially came out today to meet. He was Ye Shaohong's classmate and friend during his time at Huangpu Military Academy.

Seeing Ye Shaohong put Zhai Peng in a very good mood.

He first greeted Ye Shaohong, then stepped forward and punched Ye Shaohong in the chest.

They seemed very familiar with each other.

"I was here on business and happened to see you, so I said hello." "You still haven't told me? Weren't you assigned to the Northwest? Why are you still in Nanjing?"

Despite being punched in the face by Zhai Peng, Ye Shaohong did not show any displeasure. Instead, a smile played on his lips as he asked again in a hurry.

"Well, there's a lot involved here. I'll tell you in detail later."

"Wait a moment, I'll go tell my colleagues."

Zhai Peng is a decent person; even after meeting his longtime friend Ye Shaohong, he didn't forget his companion.

He turned back again and whispered a few words to his companions.

His companions smiled, nodded, and left.

Only then did Zhai Peng turn back and walk to Ye Shaohong's side, where he plopped down on the hood of the military vehicle.

While touching the military vehicle, he looked at Ye Shaohong with great interest.

"Hey bro, you're doing pretty well."

"They've all gotten private cars."

This familiar, lazy demeanor was no different from Zhai Peng in Ye Shaohong's memory, and Ye Shaohong's response to him was also very simple.

He stepped forward as well, and with a light leap, he followed Zhai Peng's example and sat on the hood of the military vehicle.

"Just so-so."

"This is not my official car. I just happened to have some official business to attend to today, and the section chief gave me special permission to use it."

"But you've surprised me. You actually got into the General Staff?"

"You're quite something, kid. You have a powerful background and you've kept it well hidden. I never even noticed before."

Despite his seemingly casual words, Ye Shaohong was actually pressing Zhai Peng for the real reason behind his sudden change of employment location.

Another point is to control the discourse.

What kind of background could I possibly have?

"It was just good luck. I happened to save the life of an officer on my way to my new post, and he appreciated me, so I was transferred back to Jinling."

Zhai Peng had no intention of hiding this past event, but he didn't go into detail, only mentioning it vaguely.

This is normal.

Within the Nationalist government's military, the background and power behind personnel were always a taboo subject.

No one would casually say these things unless they were extremely close to someone.

"That means your luck has come."

"Perfect timing! I've finished my business, and I unexpectedly ran into you. Shall we go for a drink together?"

Ye Shaohong finished his cigarette, flicked the cigarette butt far away, then turned his head and looked at Zhai Peng with a smile.

Zhai Peng looked troubled.

He seemed to have some urgent matters to attend to, and was about to refuse, but after thinking about it, he gave up.

"Okay."

"It has indeed been a while since we last met. How is Taibai Tower?"

"You're treating..."

This is the bond formed over four years of classmates. Zhai Peng showed no politeness to Ye Shaohong and made a decision immediately.

"Get in the car, let's go!"

The two chatted and laughed, then got into the car together, and with the roar of the engine, they quickly drove off onto the main street. That night, they drank and talked happily in the Taibai Tower, reminiscing about their past friendship as classmates.

Before they knew it, they had both drunk too much.

eight pm.

As Ye Shaohong finished drinking the last of the wine in the jug and was about to call the waiter to bring them more wine, Zhai Peng's hand landed on Ye Shaohong's arm.

"Alright, alright, you really can't drink anymore."

“If I drink any more, I’m afraid I won’t be able to go to work tomorrow. Anyway, you’ll be staying in Jinling from now on. We’ve already met today and exchanged addresses.”

"Let's drink it another time..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhai Peng stood up unsteadily, his face flushed with the redness of alcohol.

His body was swaying unsteadily. He had clearly drunk quite a bit.

"alright."

"I'll let you off the hook today, but next time... next time I'll make sure you come in standing and leave lying down."

Like Zhai Peng, Ye Shaohong responded in a daze. To make his words more credible, he deliberately stretched out a hand and pointed at Zhai Peng.

"just you?"

"It's not that I look down on you, but if we really had a drinking contest, who knows who would finish first!"

Zhai Peng tilted his head back and let out a burp, then suddenly waved his hand, seemingly with disdain.

Then he walked up to Ye Shaohong, pulled him up from the stool, and the two walked out of the private room together with their arms around each other's shoulders. After Ye Shaohong settled the bill with the manager at the bar, the two parted ways at the entrance of Taibai Tower.

Watching Zhai Peng get into a rickshaw and wave as he drove away, Ye Shaohong's eyes suddenly narrowed.

At this moment, there was no trace of drunkenness on his face.

Instead, the corners of his mouth curled up, revealing a hint of coldness.

"You can know a person's face but not their heart."

"How long has it been since I last saw him? How did he change like this?"