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

Chapter 537 The Ultimate Showdown with Zhou Yi

This time, Ye Shaohong didn't have to wait too long.

A dozen minutes later, a person came out of an antique shop not far away.

A person holding an exquisite wooden box.

It was none other than Zhou Yi.

After leaving the antique shop, he simply glanced around to make sure there were no suspicious people nearby, then immediately turned around and slowly walked back the way he came.

This time, Ye Shaohong clearly saw Zhou Yi's appearance and figure.

He confirmed Zhou's identity once again.

Then, Zhou, carrying the exquisite wooden box, gradually walked to the tea stall and passed by Ye Shaohong.

At the same time, Zhai Peng emerged from the antique shop.

The direction he chose to leave was exactly opposite Zhou Yi.

Seeing this, Ye Shaohong smiled.

He was now certain that Zhai Peng's disguise and subsequent departure from the General Staff Headquarters was to arrange a meeting with Zhou Yi.

Next, we need to confirm Zhai Peng's identity.

"Boss, check out!"

As Zhai Peng's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, Ye Shaohong put down the porcelain bowl he was holding, reached into his pocket, took out two copper coins, and tossed them onto the wooden table.

Then he got on his bicycle and continued riding along the road ahead at a leisurely pace.

Soon, Ye Shaohong caught up with Zhou Yi again.

They followed him all the way.

After riding forward for three streets, Ye Shaohong raised his eyebrows as he saw Zhou suddenly turn into a small alleyway on the side of the street.

"Hey, we've been spotted?"

"It's good that you found out. I was just thinking of talking to you anyway."

In a flash, Ye Shaohong sped up and rode his bicycle to follow Zhou Yi, turning into a small alley.

He rode forward another twenty or thirty steps.

While passing a pile of firewood that the local villagers had piled up outside their courtyard, an unexpected incident occurred.

Do not!

To be precise, the expected change occurred.

A sudden, powerful punch came from behind the woodpile, aimed directly at Ye Shaohong's face. Without a second thought or guess, it was clear that the attacker was Zhou Yi, who, just as Ye Shaohong had suspected, had also discovered Ye Shaohong's stalking.

However, the situation was different from what Ye Shaohong had anticipated.

After Zhou spotted him, he didn't rush to escape immediately. Instead, he hid behind a woodpile in a hutong and even tried to attack him.

It has to be said, they are truly skilled and daring.

Faced with this sudden attack, Ye Shaohong responded decisively.

At the critical moment, he raised one arm to block Zhou Yi's attack, and then, with the momentum of the bicycle, Ye Shaohong escaped the dangerous battlefield.

The bicycle, following its own momentum, traveled forward four or five steps before Ye Shaohong jumped off.

Only then did he truly confront Zhou head-on.

"who are you?"

"From the Special Service Section, or the Party Affairs Investigation Section?"

Ye Shaohong's formidable skills caused Zhou Yi's face to turn solemn, and a hint of regret appeared in his eyes.

This made Ye Shaohong laugh immediately.

"how?"

"You misjudged my strength. I'm not as easy to deal with as you thought, so you regret it?"

Zhou's expression changed.

He clearly hadn't expected Ye Shaohong to have such keen observation skills; even the fleeting emotional shifts in his mind hadn't escaped Ye Shaohong's notice.

In such a brief moment, she discerned his change of heart. "He does indeed feel some regret."

"However, it's still uncertain who will emerge victorious today."

In the spy drama "Cliff," Zhou is a typical strategist; throughout the dozens of episodes, he never once engaged in combat with the enemy.

He relied on his brains to complete missions and defeat enemies.

It is wisdom.

This is actually the normal life of intelligence agents in the real world.

Even so, it cannot be completely denied that Zhou Yi lacked practical combat ability.

After all, he came from the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army.

He also studied at a police academy in Northeast China.

They certainly have at least some hands-on skills.

Judging from the force, angle, and timing of his attack on Ye Shaohong, Zhou is indeed a rare master of action. That's why he was confident enough to attempt to intercept and capture Ye Shaohong in Jinling City, in his stronghold surrounded by enemies.

Even if the plan was flawed and Ye Shaohong's skills were underestimated, he could still maintain his confidence in dealing with the situation.

"You want to fight me?"

"No need."

“Zhou Yi, I know who you are and I know your true identity. I came here specifically to see you and I have no ill intentions towards you.”

"I just want to get some information from you."

"Once you resolve my doubts, you can leave here at any time, and I will not stop you."

This is the solution Ye Shaohong just came up with.

Since he couldn't confirm Zhai Peng's identity, he changed his approach and went to Zhou Yi to get the truth from him. And since the answer came from Zhou Yi, its veracity didn't need further speculation.

"Ok?"

"What do you mean?"

Ye Shaohong's response was unexpected by Zhou Yi, and it immediately made him frown.

At first, they looked at Ye Shaohong with confusion.

Then Ye Shaohong laughed.

"Means nothing."

"I just want to confirm Zhai Peng's true identity with you. Is he a member of the Japanese Grey Wolf Group, or a member of the Communist Party?"

"I want you to tell me the truth."

"Because if he is a member of the Communist Party, then I will let you two leave safely. If he is a member of the Gray Wolf Group, a traitor who has betrayed his country, then there is no need for him to live. Living would only be a waste of China's food!"

In order to gain Zhou's trust, Ye Shaohong unusually revealed his inclinations.

He wasn't worried that Zhou would betray him.

Because in the spy drama "Cliff," Zhou has already demonstrated his firm beliefs through his actions.

"you……."

Zhou's eyes narrowed; he was confused and couldn't guess Ye Shaohong's true identity for a moment.

"No need to guess anymore."

"I can tell you the truth: I am not a member of the Communist Party, nor am I your comrade!"

"I am a member of the Secret Service."

"My mission today is to track down and investigate Zhai Peng's true identity, and incidentally, use him as a clue to uncover the Japanese 'Grey Wolf' intelligence group lurking in Nanjing. We will completely eradicate this malignant tumor that threatens the security of China."

When Ye Shaohong got to this point in his story, he keenly noticed that Zhou Yi's expression changed, becoming somewhat unpleasant, yet also filled with relief and joy.

In an instant, Ye Shaohong understood many things.

His guess was correct.

Zhou Yi is indeed a spy sent by the Japanese devils to infiltrate Nanjing, and there is a high probability that he is a member of the Gray Wolf Group.

What about Zhai Peng?

"Why should I trust you?"

"And how did you find out my identity?"

Regardless of Zhou Yi's emotions at this moment, his calm and composed demeanor did not cause him to lose his rationality.

He can distinguish between truth and falsehood, and he can also detect loopholes.

The loophole was that Ye Shaohong directly revealed his identity as a member of the Communist Party.

Zhou wanted to figure out where Ye Shaohong got the information. Was it a significant oversight in his previous infiltration operations, a traitor among the organization members in Jinling City, or an unexpected incident involving a traitor among the organization members in Manchuria?

This matter is extremely important.

It was so important that Zhou had to find out the truth no matter what.

So even though he knew it was dangerous, he didn't seize the opportunity and left immediately.

Instead, he remained there, frowning, his eyes fixed on Ye Shaohong, eager to get a real answer.

Why should you believe me?

"It's very simple. It's because I'm stronger than you, and because this is Jinling. I know your identity, but I haven't made a move against you."

"This is the attitude I'm expressing, and this is my answer to you."

Ye Shaohong was confident in this, and he also believed that Zhou Yi could tell. Even if this answer could not gain Zhou Yi's complete trust, it would at least allow them to continue their conversation in a calm manner.

"As for how I learned your identity, I'm afraid I can't tell you the truth. What I can tell you is that your companions in Nanjing are safe and sound. As for the Northeast, I believe I don't need to answer you, because the commander of the Anti-Japanese United Army you're in is your own brother. He wouldn't betray you."

"You only need to know one thing: at least at this moment, I have no ill intentions towards you, nor towards the organization behind you."

"Now... can you tell me Zhai Peng's true identity?" "Is he your ally, or a traitor who betrayed his country?"