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

Chen Gong walked to a tightly closed door, raised his finger, and tapped it lightly a few times in a specific rhythm. After a while, the door opened from the inside, and a man dressed in black clothes, black pants, and a black hat nodded to him and whispered, "Captain."

"Come in, brother."

Chen Gong seemed to have gotten hot from pulling the cart. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he took off his coarse cloth jacket, revealing his muscular body and thick body hair.

"Good heavens, Captain Chen, has human evolution forgotten about you? How come you look like a black bear that has become a spirit? Your male hormones are just too abundant."

Zhou Hongyi made a complaint, but his vigilance was already at its highest level.

As he entered the courtyard, he noticed that at least three guns were pointed at him simultaneously. Although he appeared relaxed, sweat was actually beading on his forehead.

Although he has skills, he is not invulnerable. In this situation where the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, once he is targeted by the enemy's gunman, the chance of escaping is extremely low.

Chen Gong led Zhou Hongyi through the front hall to the backyard. There, two men in black stood at the entrance, nodding and greeting him.

"team leader."

Zhou Hongyi looked around with interest, only to find people climbing even on the rooftops. Damn it, if he hadn't known Chen Gong's identity beforehand, he would have definitely thought this was a trap set by the Japanese.

Stepping into the back room, dimly lit, seven sharp-eyed men sat around a long table. Upon seeing Chen Gong, they all called out "Captain," but then glanced warily at Zhou Hongyi.

The bearded man took a short jacket tossed to him by one of his men, put it on, and introduced him: "This is Zhou Hongyi, the young master I told you about, the brother-in-law of Director Ding of Unit 76, the leader of the Special Operations Team of the Second Branch of Jing'an Public Security Bureau, and also an anti-Japanese patriot. How about that? Didn't expect that, did you? Last time I was caught and thrown into the police station dungeon, it was thanks to Brother Zhou that I was able to get away unscathed. After spending a long time with him and observing him, I can be basically certain that Brother Zhou is on our side. Yesterday, Wei Zhe, the captain of the Third Team of the Second Branch, was personally dealt with by him."

When everyone first heard that Zhou Hongyi was the brother-in-law of that notorious traitor and spy, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat dangerous. However, after hearing that he had saved his captain and had just killed a traitor in the police station, the atmosphere clearly eased.

Zhou Hongyi chuckled and clasped his hands in greeting, saying to the crowd, "My lords, it's a pleasure to meet you all. I know that the identity of the brother-in-law of a major traitor and a major spy is nothing to brag about, but at the same time, if used well, this identity can be of great use. I believe that Brother Chen and I have reached a consensus on this point."

Chen Gong laughed and patted Zhou Hongyi on the shoulder, saying, "Brother, don't be nervous. We're not some kind of gang. Let me tell you my real identity: I'm Chen Gong, Chen Fenglie, the captain of a special operations team of the Kuomintang's Military Intelligence Bureau. That's my real name. Our special operations team has twenty-three members and has successfully assassinated seven people, including traitors, Japanese soldiers, and spies, but we've also lost two brothers. Now, the Japanese and the 76th Bureau are searching the world for our contact points, which has forced us to abandon many of our hideouts and move here to avoid trouble. But with Brother Zhou joining us, it will be much easier for us to go out and carry out our missions."

Zhou Hongyi pretended not to know, but when he heard Chen Gong reveal his identity, he was shocked and took a half step back, demonstrating his acting skills after years of working in Hengdian.

"What? So you're a hero of the Military Intelligence Bureau and the captain of the Special Operations Team! Oh dear, Brother Chen, you've really fooled me. I always thought you were involved in a gang."

"Haha, Brother Zhou, I apologize. Before I was certain of your true stance, I couldn't reveal my identity. But now I've confirmed that we're on the same side. How about it? Are you interested in joining our special operations team and becoming a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau? I can be your introducer, join the Kuomintang, serve the Party and the country, drive out the Japanese, and eliminate traitors!"

Zhou Hongyi was startled again, and then his lips moved, as if he was so excited that he stammered.

"Brother Chen, is what you're saying true? Recruiting me into the Kuomintang is something I never dreamed of! To be honest, I've always felt ashamed to have a brother-in-law like Ding Mocun. I'm extremely ashamed. At the same time, in order to get useful information from him, I've been playing along with him every day, constantly choosing between killing him or waiting a little longer!"

"Knowing Brother Chen and so many heroes of the Military Intelligence Bureau is truly my good fortune, Zhou Hongyi. Brother Chen, don't worry, I don't have much with me, only one hundred silver dollars. Consider it my membership fee. I also need Brother Chen to help me with my application to join the Kuomintang. Serving the country and eliminating traitors and Japanese devils is my lifelong wish, Zhou Hongyi!"

As Zhou Hongyi spoke, he took a small yellow croaker out of his pocket and stuffed it tightly into Chen Gong's hand. Everyone in the room's eyes lit up, and some even couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

In fact, from the moment he entered this place, Zhou Hongyi had already activated his [Eye of Insight]. He saw that although these members of the Military Intelligence Bureau's special operations team were trying their best to show their fierce side, their stomachs had already betrayed them. Each of them had the word "hunger" written above their heads. It seemed that the Seventy-Sixth Division and the Japanese had pushed them too hard, to the point that even eating had become a problem.

Chen Gong was stunned for more than ten seconds by Zhou Hongyi's generous offer before licking his dry lips and saying, "Good brother, but you must remember, I introduced you to the Kuomintang and our Military Intelligence Bureau's special operations team not to ask you for money."

Before Chen Gong could finish speaking, Zhou Hongyi's expression turned serious. "Brother Chen, what are you saying? What do you take me for? Of course I know that the brothers in the Military Intelligence Bureau treat money like dirt, but please rest assured, this money is all clean. I earned it through my own abilities. As long as it can be used for the war against Japan, it is the cleanest money. Please, Brother Chen, don't refuse, please accept it!"

Chen Gong's eyes twitched at his words. He had originally set up this show of force to confront Zhou Hongyi today, intending to give the kid a hard time and demonstrate the "muscle" of his Military Intelligence Bureau's Special Operations Team. But now, he had been ruined by a mere nobody. Look at those spineless guys, their eyes are green with envy.

“Good brother, I appreciate your kind offer, but let’s get back to business. Recruiting you into our special operations team and into the Military Intelligence Bureau requires a reporting process. I have the authority to grant you an identity, and I also have a small request.”

Zhou Hongyi grasped Chen Gong's hand and said, "Brother Chen, what do you mean by 'request'? Just say what you need to say, and as your younger brother, I will do my best to support you."

Chen Gong stroked his beard and said, "Good brother, didn't you recently set up some kind of special operations team at the Second Precinct? I was thinking, why don't you recruit me too? It would make things easier for us in the future, and I wouldn't have to sneak around and disguise myself when I come and go from your police station."