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

Chapter 624 Black Market Shopping

Watching Chi Tiecheng's departing figure, Ye Shaohong frowned again.

To be honest, if there had been even the slightest chance, Ye Shaohong wouldn't have done what he did today.

Doesn't he know what Chi Tiecheng's temperament is like?

That's a typical petty person.

In the spy drama "Aiming," Chi Tiecheng is willing to betray his comrades without hesitation in order to survive.

Let his companions sacrifice their lives to create an opportunity for him to escape.

But what could Ye Shaohong do?

The forces and people involved in this Jiangcheng unrest are terrifying.

Of the four major families of the Republic of China—Chiang, Soong, Kung, and Chen—two have already shown signs of power in Jiangcheng.

The remaining two major families, although they haven't intervened yet, almost share information channels.

No one can guarantee that the Chiang and Soong families won't get involved in this matter someday in the future.

Besides the Kong and Chen families, there are other powerful forces.

As far as Ye Shaohong knew, Mayor Wang of Jiangcheng was backed by a man surnamed Wang.

This notorious traitor, who would later become famous, was also one of the most important figures in the Nationalist government.

Premier of the Executive Yuan, Vice President of the KMT.

To put it simply, he is the current number two in the Nationalist government.

There are also three forces that have not yet been fully investigated.

All these people turned their attention to Jiangcheng and George. Who would believe that there wasn't something big going on behind the scenes?

If they really cause trouble and fight in Jiangcheng, it will be very difficult for Ye Shaohong to protect himself given his current status and position.

"We can only plan ahead for now."

"The most urgent task is to find George's whereabouts as soon as possible and learn from him the reason why so many forces have gathered in Jiangcheng."

What are they planning and arranging?

"Even if I am prepared, I cannot guarantee that I will not make mistakes if I do not know the details."

Ye Shaohong also considered whether he should send a telegram to his father at home.

Let the old man use his connections to help him investigate the matter, both openly and covertly.

But the thought, barely arising in his mind, was instantly extinguished. For no other reason.

Because this matter was so complex, even Ye Shaohong himself couldn't guarantee that the old man's connections would be able to uncover the reasons and details.

Even if they discover it, who can guarantee that knowing secrets that shouldn't be known won't bring danger to the old man?

As a son or grandson, Ye Shaohong could never do something like pushing his blood relatives into a life-or-death situation.

"A bunch of bastards!"

"The country is now in a critical situation, and even the National Government in Nanjing may fall into the hands of the enemy."

"But they are still secretly plotting their own interests."

"I was forced to deal with it in a sorry state."

Are their hearts all black?

Cursing under his breath, Ye Shaohong still felt uneasy. After thinking for a moment, he simply changed out of his military uniform, put on ordinary clothes, and stepped out of the room.

More than half an hour later.

Ye Shaohong changed his clothes again, this time into the most common attire of ordinary people in Jiangcheng, and he also put on a hat before turning into a secluded alley.

After walking a distance through the alley, Ye Shaohong arrived at the entrance of a closed courtyard.

He knocked on the door, and a response immediately came from inside the courtyard.

"Who?"

"Zhang Asi introduced me here because he wants to buy some in-demand goods from you."

As Ye Shaohong responded, the tightly closed door opened, and a middle-aged man dressed in a black silk outfit with a fierce look poked his head out.

The man didn't rush to speak, but first looked Ye Shaohong up and down.

After a while.

The middle-aged man, dressed in a black silk outfit and with a fierce expression, nodded silently and opened the courtyard gate a crack.

"come in!"

The middle-aged man's words were indifferent, but Ye Shaohong was not surprised. He first pulled the hat down on his head, then darted past the middle-aged man and entered the courtyard.

"Judging from your appearance, you're a new customer."

Do you know the rules?

The middle-aged man led Ye Shaohong through the door and into the main room before coldly asking a question.

"Know!"

"I brought the money. When can we see the goods?" As he spoke, Ye Shaohong reached into his pocket and took out a thick wad of US dollars.

He flicked it in front of the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man's eyes widened immediately, and a greedy look appeared on his face.

"Hey."

"The US dollar, it's hard currency, a good thing."

"Okay, it's good that you know the rules. Come with me."

The middle-aged man glanced at the US dollars in Ye Shaohong's hand again with lingering reluctance, swallowed silently, then chuckled strangely and turned to open the door to the room next door.

The moment the middle-aged man opened the door, Ye Shaohong's eyes lit up.

What did he see?

He saw dozens of various firearms scattered around the room, and a dozen wooden crates in one corner.

Even without opening it, Ye Shaohong knew that there were probably bullets or explosives inside.

"How about it? I have a full range of goods here, right?"

"I'm not exaggerating!"

"I can basically get you any of the firearms and weapons that are currently used internationally."

"As long as you can come up with enough money, I can get you even the newest firearms produced by countries like the UK, Philippines, France, and the Soviet Union, as well as the munitions that their troops are equipped with."

The middle-aged man was talking animatedly, but Ye Shaohong's gaze fell on a man sitting on a box of bullets in a corner of the arms room.

The man was holding a dagger and gently picking at the dirt under his fingernails.

Although he never looked up, Ye Shaohong recognized him at a glance; this man was definitely a master.

"It's very good."

Can I inspect the goods first?

"If I'm satisfied with the goods, I can place an order on the spot and pay a deposit. As long as you deliver the goods to the designated location tonight, I will pay the rest in full."

Once the middle-aged man had finished boasting, Ye Shaohong turned his gaze back to him.

He nodded before stating his request.

"no problem."

"You can go in and inspect the goods now. Be careful when you handle them, and don't make too much noise."

"After all, our goods here are quite valuable. If you damage them, you'll have to pay for them." The middle-aged man grinned and then glanced around the room. The young man sitting on the ammunition box immediately jumped down, understanding the implication.

They formed a pincer movement, blocking Ye Shaohong at the room door.