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

Chapter 745 No Regrets

Ye Shaohong's mind was in turmoil, but on the surface he remained calm and composed.

He was holding a wine glass in his hand.

He was looking at Tsudajima Ishi with great anticipation.

Tsudajima Ishi's hesitation and contemplation did not last long.

A few minutes later, Tsudajima suddenly let out a long breath, as if he had made a major decision.

"it is good!"

"I can grant your request."

"only……."

Before Tsudajima Ishi could finish speaking, Ye Shaohong raised an eyebrow and eagerly responded, "Just tell me your conditions. As long as it's within my power, I'll agree to anything!"

That's right.

Ye Shaohong was now trying to appear impatient.

Only in this way could he convince Tsudajima Ishi that he was truly unaware of their schemes and their calculations.

We will refrain from commenting on Ye Shaohong's acting skills for now.

At least judging from the current situation, Tsudajima Ishi believed Ye Shaohong. As soon as Ye Shaohong spoke, a bright smile immediately appeared on Tsudajima Ishi's face.

"well!"

"Director Ye is indeed magnanimous, then I won't stand on ceremony with you!"

"How about... five thousand dollars?"

Good heavens. Ye Shaohong had expected Tsudajima Ishi to ask for an exorbitant amount, but he hadn't anticipated that Tsudajima Ishi's appetite would be this big.

How much wealth is five thousand US dollars?

According to the exchange rate in 1938, five thousand US dollars could be exchanged for more than seven thousand silver dollars, or nearly six thousand Japanese yen.

If that's not clear enough, then converting it to gold would be more straightforward.

Based on the gold price in 1938, a large yellow croaker weighing ten taels (about 330 grams) would cost more than 500 silver dollars.

Tsudajima Ishi's words cost five thousand US dollars, equivalent to more than seven thousand silver dollars, which is equivalent to fourteen large yellow croakers.

Converted to the modern standard of 500 grams per pound, that's more than nine pounds.

If converted to cash, based on the gold price in August 2024, it would exceed 8 million.

With just a few accounting figures, Tsudajima Ishi dared to demand so much money, which made even Ye Shaohong's heart tremble.

At the same time, Ye Shaohong's murderous intent towards Tsudajima Ishi intensified.

Five thousand dollars?

"Okay, I can agree to that."

"However, this time you are asking for far too much money, and I cannot raise it all in a short period of time."

"Give me some time, three days, I will deliver the five thousand dollars to you in full three days from now."

"But I need that intelligence right now!"

These three days were the same number of days Ye Shaohong had promised Dai Yunong.

He must find useful clues during this time and expose Tsudajima's conspiracy.

"no problem!"

“I’m willing to believe Director Ye!” Tsudajima Ishi blinked, and after a brief moment, he smiled.

He readily agreed.

Then, Tsudajima immediately turned around and went back to the edge of the bed. He took out paper and pen from under his pillow and began to write while thinking and recalling.

Three or four minutes later, Tsudajima returned and handed a thin piece of scrap paper to Ye Shaohong.

This piece of toilet paper is quite heavy.

It contains the lives of the secret agents' operatives in the Shanghai area, and is also related to the whereabouts of two hundred Japanese special agent squads.

It is also equivalent to more than 2.6 million yuan in cash.

Ye Shaohong took the scrap paper from Tsudajima Ishi's hand, glanced at it, and then carefully put it away.

“I have seen Mr. Tsuda’s sincerity.”

"Please rest assured." "I will definitely come to see you with five thousand dollars in three days."

"Looking forward to our future cooperation!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Shaohong stood up from the table and chair and extended his hand to Tsudajima Ishi.

This is to express one's sincerity.

There was also an idea to comfort Tsudajimashi.

Tsudajima Ishi also had a big smile on his face. As he grasped Ye Shaohong's hand, he bowed deeply to Ye Shaohong.

"Then I'll leave it to Director Ye."

Oh shit.

These Japanese devils are so damn hypocritical. One moment they were being aggressive, but the moment the deal was done, they immediately put on this humble and subservient posture.

Who are you pretending to show?

Ye Shaohong felt extremely annoyed, but he still nodded in response.

After saying goodbye to Tsudajima Ishi and leaving the interrogation room, Ye Shaohong immediately headed towards Dai Yunong's office.

When Ye Shaohong arrived at Dai Yunong's office door, he ran into Mao Renfeng once again.

It's just different from the moment before.

This time, Mao Renfeng looked rather panicked.

Upon seeing Ye Shaohong arrive, Mao Renfeng did not try to build a relationship with him as he had done before. He simply nodded, grabbed his folder, and hurriedly ran downstairs.

"not good!"

"The magistrate finally took action."

With a suspicion in mind, Ye Shaohong hurriedly knocked on the door of Dai Yunong's office.

"Thump, thump, thump!" After several crisp sounds, Dai Yunong's irritable and anxious voice came from inside the room.

"Come in."

"The door is unlocked!"

Ye Shaohong pushed open the door and entered. The first words he uttered immediately froze Dai Yunong in place.

"Sir, we've all been fooled!"

"Ok?"

"What's going on? Explain yourself!"

At that moment, Dai Yunong was translating a telegram with his head down. Upon hearing Ye Shaohong's words, Dai Yunong immediately stopped translating and looked up abruptly.

His gaze was intense, seemingly radiating a cold, sharp light.

The way it looked at him with such fierce eyes and menacing gaze made Ye Shaohong's heart tremble.

Ye Shaohong knew that Dai Yunong was in a panic. He was in great danger, and if he was not careful, he might do something crazy.

But Ye Shaohong couldn't care less.

He stepped forward and placed the intelligence report that Tsudajima Ishi had just written on Dai Yunong's desk.

The moment Ye Shaohong put down the thin sheet of paper, his gaze also swept over Dai Yunong's desk.

On the desk, he saw the telegram manuscript that had just been partially translated.

"Ephedra obeys the order. This journey is fraught with peril, and I am willing to sacrifice my life for my country without complaint..."

Dai Yunong has not yet deciphered the encrypted code that follows.

But Ye Shaohong had already guessed the underlying meaning.

If nothing unexpected happens, the ephedra mentioned in this telegram should refer to the intelligence agents planted by the Special Service in the Shanghai area.

It could also be an intelligence team.

He had clearly received Dai Yunong's military orders and was prepared to die.

If we allow him to carry out his actions, the outcome will be extremely tragic.

At that moment, Ye Shaohong's heart clenched again.

He dared not delay or hesitate any longer, and hurriedly told Dai Yunong everything he had just thought of.

When Ye Shaohong finished his argument, Dai Yunong's eyes widened in disbelief.

"This...how is this possible?"

"Your deduction is wrong!"

"If things are really as you guessed, then the person who devised this plan is incredibly insane and malicious!"