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

Zhou Hongyi gave a knowing smile, picked up the tea leaves, bowed, and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely pass on your greetings to my brother-in-law. If there's nothing else, I'll go out and take care of my business."

"Alright, alright, go ahead and get busy, go ahead and get busy, hehehe..."

Seeing Zhou Hongyi turn and walk out, closing the office door behind him, Feng Jinxiong's smile vanished, and he quickly reached into his pocket, took something out, and examined it carefully.

It really was a gold leaf! It felt smooth and moist in my hand, and it was quite heavy. Zhou Hongyi is quite capable this week~ Right, what was I going to say when I called him in? Oh well, I forgot, it wasn't anything important anyway.

To be fair, Zhou Hongyi's actions today were not reckless, but rather an attempt to use the Fusheng incident to establish a persona for himself: the arrogant and domineering brother-in-law of Director Ding.

Once his persona is established, no matter what he does in the future, people will have a fixed stereotype of him, and even if they suspect him, they won't suspect him.

As for that unlucky Captain Ma, it's his own fault for being blind. Anyway, he's no good, so let him suffer a bit. When he realizes his mistake, we'll let him go.

"Brother, you...you're so good to me! Fusheng...Fusheng doesn't know how to repay you!"

When Zhou Hongyi returned to his private office in the special operations team, he saw Fusheng looking at him with teary eyes, clutching the hem of his clothes, as if he might kneel down and call him "Dad" at any moment.

"Alright, Fusheng, I've told you so many times, don't thank me like that. Just be a good boy and listen to me, that's the most important thing. Quick, wipe your tears. You're a grown man, why are you still crying? People will laugh at you if they see you."

Fusheng nodded heavily, wiped his face haphazardly with his sleeve, tears and snot smeared all over his clothes.

But in Fusheng's single-minded mind, Zhou Hongyi's status was even on par with his maternal grandmother. In his view, he would risk his life for his elder brother.

However, after Zhou Hongyi's outburst at the First Precinct today, Director Ren, being timid and nearing retirement, simply let the matter drop. He didn't question Director Ding of the 76th Division; he merely called Director Feng of the Second Precinct to inquire about the matter, and then let it go. This action of his led to much speculation among the police officers of the First Precinct.

"Have you heard? That young master Zhou who caused trouble at our police station today is Director Ding's brother-in-law from Unit 76!"

"Of course I've heard about it. He's not only Director Ding's brother-in-law, but also a student of the Colonel of the Special Higher Police, and is highly regarded."

"Your information is too outdated. As far as I know, even General Doi-mamura has taken a liking to him and wants to recruit him into the Army Academy for further study. His future prospects are limitless."

"Do you think Captain Ma might actually be some kind of rebel?"

"Shh~~~ Don't talk nonsense. Whether he's a rebel or not is not up to us to decide. Getting arrested and sent to No. 76 is a serious matter, even if he isn't. Remember, stay away from that Young Master Zhou from now on. Don't mess with him or his men."

"Do you think that fool Fusheng must have had some extraordinary ancestor? How could he be favored by someone like Young Master Zhou?"

"Then you don't need to worry about it. We don't know the specifics, but I do know that from now on, when you see Fusheng, you'll have to put on a smiling face instead of bullying him! Damn it, it's making me want to apply for a transfer to the Second Branch."

Zhou Hongyi became famous after this battle at the First Precinct; at least within the Shanghai police system, he was now a well-known figure. The captains of each team instructed their subordinates not to easily provoke the Second Precinct's Special Operations Group, and even if they did, they were not to claim to know them.

The police officers from the Second Precinct, ever since they went out and had a moment of glory with Zhou Hongyi, seemed to walk with their backs straighter, especially when they saw police officers from other units during patrols, as if they were superior to them.

They also knew that such an effect was all because of Young Master Zhou Hongyi. As long as they followed Young Master Zhou, not only would they have benefits to gain, but their mothers' status would also rise. Where else could they find such a good deal?

That day, the atmosphere in the Second Precinct was quite harmonious. Everyone was talking about what had happened during the day, and they made a ruckus until they got off work.

Zhou Hongyi changed his clothes, let Fusheng ride away on his bicycle, and then hailed a rickshaw and headed straight for the Paramount Ballroom.

When Zhou Hongyi arrived at the Paramount, it had not yet officially opened for business, but the waiter standing outside the door recognized him at a glance.

"Young Master Zhou, are you looking for Miss Manyu? She's already here. I'll go in and let her know."

Not long after the waiter went in, Maggie Cheung, dressed in a purple high-slit cheongsam, came out to greet him, swaying her hips.

"Young Master Zhou, I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly. You haven't finished writing the song you promised me yet, have you?"

Zhou Hongyi took out a piece of paper from his pocket, shook it in the air, and said with a smile, "How could I not put in a lot of effort when I made an appointment with a beauty? It's just that time was short, so I only wrote two poems. I hope Miss Manyu won't mind."

Manyu's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this. In fact, yesterday she thought that Zhou Hongyi, this young master, was just bragging. Even if he really brought the songs, he would most likely have them written by someone in the industry. But she didn't expect him to come the next day and write two songs at once.

“Ms. Maggie Cheung is a professional. Whether this song is good or not, high-class or not, I believe you can tell at a glance.”

Zhou Hongyi handed over a sheet of paper with the music and lyrics written on it. Manyu stood at the door, unfolded it, glanced at it, and immediately opened her mouth into an "O" shape.

"This...this really was written by Mr. Zhou? I've never seen these two songs before, they're both new songs, and the titles are great...'The Moon Represents My Heart' and 'I Only Care About You,' I'll show them to the band members right now!"

Maggie was extremely excited. Based on her years of experience in nightclubs, she was certain that these two songs would be a huge hit, and her reputation in Shanghai would undoubtedly soar. The Grand World and the Cinque Terrell would all pale in comparison.

She had just taken two steps when she stopped and looked at Zhou Hongyi somewhat embarrassedly, saying, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Mr. Zhou. Please come inside. I am very grateful that you gave me two songs. In the future, if you want to come to the Paramount to hear me sing and watch me dance, please feel free to come. The Paramount will not charge you an entrance fee."

Zhou Hongyi hadn't expected that a dancer like Maggie Cheung would wield so much power. It seems that once you reach a certain level of fame, even the boss will grant you many privileges.

Following Manyu back into the Paramount, Zhou Hongyi sat at the bar, casually ordering a glass of foreign liquor, and watched Manyu take his sheet music to find the band's musicians, where they whispered to each other.

Before long, the musicians began tuning their instruments according to the score, and soon, the familiar melody that transcended time and space began to play.

The two songs Zhou Hongyi wrote for Manyu were from his parents' generation, so they are closer to the aesthetics of this era and not too ahead of their time. After all, if he were to write Jay Chou's songs now, they might not achieve the same effect.

You ask me how deep my love for you is... how much I love you...

The beautiful melody, paired with Maggie Cheung's captivating voice, caused all the staff in the ballroom to stop what they were doing and listen intently. After Maggie Cheung's first rehearsal, enthusiastic applause erupted in the ballroom.

Maggie Cheung was very satisfied with the effect of the song, and immediately followed up with "I Only Care About You".

After singing two songs, Manyu had a small exchange and made some changes with the band's musicians. Then, like a lark, she jumped off the stage and walked quickly toward Zhou Hongyi.

"Young Master Zhou is truly talented! It's really unexpected. These two songs have beautiful melodies and moving lyrics; their quality is quite high. With such high musical talent, it's surprising that you became a police officer. It's truly unexpected!"

Zhou Hongyi raised his glass and said with a smile, "Miss Manyu, you flatter me. Writing songs is just my hobby, while being a police officer is my job. Moreover, even the best music needs to be paired with a good singer. These two songs are truly a perfect match for Miss Manyu, as if they were meant to be yours."

Zhou Hongyi's flattery pleased Manyu greatly, and two blushes rose on her cheeks.