Espionage: You're tasked with spying, but you'll blow up the Special Higher Police?

Zhou Hongyi, holding a wine glass, walked across the dance floor and sat down next to Manyu. He smiled and said, "Isn't this Mr. Ruoshui? I felt that the name sounded familiar when Miss Manyu mentioned it. I was wondering if it was the Mr. Ruoshui I know. It really is. It's been a long time. I'm Zhongliang."

Bodhi had just seen Zhou Hongyi and thought he looked familiar, but she wasn't sure. After all, their meeting in Florence was too rushed, and the latter had disguised himself. Today, when they met again at the ballroom, Zhou Hongyi was missing his beard and glasses, and he looked at least ten years younger than he did at the coffee shop that day. So she was a little unsure and was about to ask Manyu about it indirectly.

But "Bodhi" hadn't expected that he would be recognized first. Whether it was the Florence café or his new identity, Comrade Bodhi had always been disguised, yet this young man... no, this "Four-Faced Buddha" recognized him at a glance. What sharp eyesight!

"Bodhi" seized the opportunity and exclaimed, "Hey~ it really is you, Zhongliang! It's been a while since I've seen you, you've changed quite a bit! I was just asking Miss Manyu about your identity, I didn't expect it to really be you!"

Manyu looked at the two of them and said, "So you two know each other. No wonder you asked me about it as soon as you came up."

Zhou Hongyi chuckled and said, "Speaking of which, Mr. Ruoshui, you taught me Chinese for a while before, so you can be considered my mentor and friend. However, I went abroad for further studies after that and only recently returned to China. Mr. Ruoshui, I am now the head of the Special Operations Group at the Second Branch of the Jing'an Public Security Bureau. What about you? Where are you working now? Are you still teaching Chinese to the children at the church in the concession?"

Bodhi's new identity is that of a Chinese literature teacher, but he had not told Zhou Hongyi about it. Unexpectedly, the other party revealed his new identity in one sentence. While he was shocked, he tried his best to keep his expression and continued to speak in accordance with Zhou Hongyi's words.

"That's right, I'm still teaching there. But Zhongliang, it's really surprising. I didn't expect you to become a team leader after all these years. Congratulations! Your future is limitless!"

"Mr. Ruoshui, you flatter me. It's all thanks to the solid foundation you laid for me before. I've been looking for an opportunity to visit you ever since I came back. But since we're so destined to meet, let me do my duty as your student tonight and treat my esteemed teacher to a drink!"

Seeing that the two were chatting so enthusiastically, Manyu tactfully stood up and said, "Since you two haven't seen each other for many years, then Manyu won't disturb you any longer. But Mr. Zhou, don't forget that you promised Manyu you would write a song for me, and I really meant it."

Zhou Hongyi patted his chest and said, "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. With Mr. Ruoshui here today as our witness, I, Zhou Hongyi, will definitely write two new songs for Miss Manyu within two days, guaranteeing that you will dominate the scene in Shanghai and stand out from the crowd!"

"Hehehe~~ Then I'll be waiting for Mr. Zhou's good news. Excuse me, both of you."

Zhou Hongyi was secretly hoping she would leave quickly. After watching Manyu leave, he called over a waiter and ordered two more drinks. While chatting about trivial family matters, he took the opportunity to lower his voice and quickly get to the point.

“I’ve been looking for you everywhere. Our underground contact points and safe houses in Shanghai are all in danger of being exposed due to the betrayal of a traitor. You must get everyone evacuated. Also, you must deal with the traitor as soon as possible. I’ve found out the traitor’s code name is ‘Fireworks.’ Do you recognize him?”

Despite the noisy environment, Zhou Hongyi spoke in a low voice, but his pronunciation was very clear. Although he spoke quickly, he did not hesitate at all, so that "Bodhi" could clearly receive his message.

"What?! The traitor is actually 'Fireworks'?! He was so well hidden... Just yesterday he reported that everything was normal. But I suspected his whereabouts a week ago, I never thought it really was him..."

Zhou Hongyi asked anxiously, "What exactly is his identity? We must immediately notify the other comrades and tell them to keep an eye on this person. In addition, this person has been cooperating with the 76th Division and the Special Higher Police, and is gradually revealing our party's deployment in Shanghai to the enemy."

Upon receiving this news, Bodhi unconsciously fiddled with his wine cup with his right hand, a solemn expression on his face, but he remained silent.

Zhou Hongyi didn't ask any more questions, but instead smiled and raised his glass to clink with his.

"Mr. Ruoshui, come on, let's have a drink! If you're busy today, we can meet here again at this time tomorrow. But you absolutely can't stand me up tomorrow!"

"Bodhi" looked into Zhou Hongyi's eyes, and the two exchanged a silent message. Having received this crucial information, "Bodhi" had to immediately report it to his superiors and make relevant arrangements. Every minute and second was precious, and there was indeed no time to continue sitting in the dance hall.

He picked up his hat, smiled, and said to Zhou Hongyi, "I do have other things to do today, so let's meet here again tomorrow."

With so many people around, the two didn't talk much. Zhou Hongyi simply set a time to introduce the contact point of his newly acquired safe house to the other party the next day.

After seeing Comrade "Bodhi" off, Zhou Hongyi sat in the booth and, while the duration of [Eye of Insight] was still active, began to spy on other people's privacy.

He saw a bank manager having an affair, while his wife controlled all his finances.

He saw a gang leader flirting with his brother's woman, and that brother was his gang's top enforcer.

He saw a spoiled rich kid pursuing a nightclub hostess who was twenty years older than him, and he seemed to be treating her like his mother.

He also saw a man with the words "Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics" above his head, his right hand on his lower back, walking towards Manyu.

"Wait, a Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) agent??"

Zhou Hongyi jumped up from his booth and quickly stepped forward to block the man's path from the side.

"Midnight, what are you going to do? She's the target I'm getting closer to, you can't kill her."

Zhou Hongyi seemingly bumped into the other person by accident, and while he appeared to be bowing his head in apology, he actually quickly uttered these words.

"Midnight" was this person's code name. Zhou Hongyi saw that the entry for the mission he was currently carrying out was actually written as "Kill Manyu".

I've only just gotten close to this dancer, there are still many things I don't understand, and I haven't even been able to get into her private dressing room yet, how can I let you kill her?

The Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) agent was initially startled and instinctively tried to draw his gun, but was then stunned by Zhou Hongyi's words.

Since the other party could accurately call out his code name and knew his mission, they must be one of their own. Otherwise, he could have simply shouted for the nightclub's security to arrest him. But who was this person? He had never seen him before and didn't recognize him.

Suddenly, Zhou Hongyi grabbed the other man's shoulder and exclaimed, "Isn't this Brother Yulin? I didn't expect to run into you here! Come on, come on, let me treat you to a drink!"

Although the agent from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) couldn't figure out who the man who suddenly appeared was, it was obvious that the other party didn't intend to expose him. Could it be that he was from the same department?

Zhou Hongyi pulled the man to the bar and, mimicking Manyu's earlier action, snapped his fingers inside.

"Pete, two glasses of wine, put them on Miss Manyu's tab."

The bartender, named Pete, paused for a moment, then seemed to recognize Zhou Hongyi. He looked disdainful, but still poured a glass of wine for each of them.

Zhou Hongyi's principle is to save money wherever possible and spend it wisely. Since someone is treating him today, he will generously use other people's money to make a donation.

"Come on, Brother Yulin, I know you have a lot of questions for me, but let's drink this cup first!"

Zhou Hongyi didn't give the other party a chance to ask questions. He used his hand to force the man to drink the wine in one gulp, while he himself only took a small sip.