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

Zhou Hongyi never expected that Qingxia, who always seemed carefree and unserious, would say such a thing.

He straightened his expression, bowed his head to Qingxia, and said, "It was my oversight and I spoke inappropriately. Please forgive me, Sister Qingxia."

Suddenly, Qingxia chuckled, reached out and pushed Zhou Hongyi, saying, "There's no need to apologize. It's not your fault. Alright, little brother, I know those boys are impulsive, young, and foolish. There are some delicate tasks that only I can do. Tell me, don't underestimate your sister Qingxia. I've seen all kinds of customers at the Paramount before. It's not that easy for them to get into trouble."

Zhou Hongyi looked at the other person with gratitude in his eyes, while Qingxia seemed to realize something, stood up and rubbed her back, saying, "Oh dear, it's time to feed the baby. Brother, help me test the water temperature so they can eat first."

Qingxia got up and walked into the inner room. Zhou Hongyi took a deep breath and followed her.

The “OnePiece” antique shop has been converted into two separate bedrooms. One is where Beckham lives, and the other is where Brigitte Lin and her child live. The blind person usually sleeps in the outside room.

Brigitte Lin looked at her daughter lying in the crib and a smile that only a loving mother would have on her face.

“Every time I see this tender little face, I feel that all wars and suffering should end with our generation. We must never let children become slaves of a conquered nation or inferior people from the time they are old enough to understand. Little brother, tell me, what do you need your sister's help with?”

Zhou Hongyi's expression turned serious, and he said in a low voice, "Sister Qingxia, this mission is to meet with an expert. Because of what happened last time, the rest of us are probably under the surveillance of the Special Higher Police. Only your identity is relatively safe, and you are more familiar with the local alleys than any of us. I feel most at ease with you taking the lead."

Qingxia waved her hand and said with a smile, "Oh my, I thought it was something that could cost you your head. It's just finding someone. What's so dangerous about it? Don't worry. Tell me where he is, what he looks like, and what his name is. This task is very simple."

"Sister Qingxia, you must not be careless. This expert has a very special identity. We must safely transfer him to the rear. With him, our country's weapons and equipment can be greatly improved, which will directly affect the subsequent development of the war and the number of our compatriots who die."

"Wow, that's amazing! No wonder he's an expert. I understand what you mean, are the Japanese looking for him everywhere?"

Zhou Hongyi nodded.

"I understand, but I can't take him out of Shanghai."

"Don't worry, Sister Qingxia. You just need to make contact with the other party and bring him to my house first. I will take care of the rest."

"Coming to your house? Don't you have an older sister and so many servants at home? How are you going to explain this to them? Say that you are a friend or classmate from afar? Anyone would be wary if a stranger suddenly appeared."

“Sister Qingxia, I understand, but my home is a relatively safe place right now. I will disguise him as my newly hired housekeeper, and once this storm in the city has passed, I will find a way to send him to the rear.”

Qingxia sighed and pointed at Zhou Hongyi, saying, "Little brother, sometimes you're really smart, but this time you're a bit blind to your own shortcomings."

"The darkest place is under the lamp? What does Sister Qingxia mean?"

Qingxia proudly raised her chin and said, "Do I really need to remind you? You're the director of the Second Branch of the Jing'an Public Security Bureau now. It's a piece of cake for you to stuff a couple of people into the police station. The most dangerous place is the safest place. Who would have thought that the expert they're looking to arrest is sitting in an office in the police station?"

Reminded by Qingxia, Zhou Hongyi's eyes lit up. Yes, he had indeed been blind to his own situation and had overcomplicated things. He was now in charge of the entire Second Branch Bureau, and placing one or two people in wouldn't be noticed at all. He could simply assign the experts a job guarding the archives or the armory, and they wouldn't have to show their faces or greet anyone in public—it couldn't be safer.

"Sister Qingxia, thank you for your words that have awakened me from my dream. Okay, let's take him to the police station. The most dangerous place is the safest place."

At that moment, Zhou Hongyi only told Qingxia the location of the weapons expert. Knowing the importance of the matter, she decided not to tell even her own son. Only she, Zhou Hongyi, and the little girl lying in bed knew about it.

Having resolved his worries, Zhou Hongyi walked out of the inner room in high spirits. He sat down by the hot pot and enthusiastically began to grab food from the others.

......

"Kondo Ryunosuke, don't go too far! You're just an inspector, and I'm the person in charge!"

In the office, Colonel Shimazu was extremely dissatisfied with Kondo's domineering behavior. He flew into a rage, wanting to show Kondo who was in charge here.

Kondo, dressed in military uniform, sat in the section chief's seat, seemingly oblivious to what Colonel Shimazu was saying.

After Colonel Shimazu finished venting his anger, he coldly raised his head and said, "Commander Shimazu, I think I have made myself very clear. Due to your dereliction of duty and the infighting with Kameda, the Empire's influence in Shanghai has been declining day by day. The enemies hidden in this city have already had an extremely negative impact on our rule. For example, in this assassination attempt, you, as the highest-ranking officer of the Special Higher Police, were slow to react. This all indicates your inaction as the person in charge. Therefore, I have the right to dismiss you on the spot. Of course, your rank will still be colonel, but I will send someone to send you back to headquarters. Your new appointment is to be transferred to the Pacific theater. I think that place is more suitable for you."

"What?! You idiot! Kondo, don't be so stubborn! Don't forget who's in charge here!"

Just as Shimazu was about to lose his temper and order someone to throw him out, the office door suddenly opened, and a burly man, easily over 1.9 meters tall, with small eyes and a square face, stood in the doorway. He glanced down at Shimazu, ignored him, and walked straight to Kondo, giving him a sharp salute: "Yamamoto Hiroto reporting for duty!"

"Yamamoto-kun, you've finally arrived. With the two of us reorganizing the Special Higher Police system in Shanghai, I can rest assured. I hereby announce the removal of Shimazu from all Special Higher Police positions. He is to be prepared for investigation and reassignment. If there are any objections, Kondo Ryunosuke has the full authority to handle them! This is a military order issued by headquarters. Do you want to verify it?"

As Kondo spoke, he pulled a military order from his pocket and slammed it on the table. When Shimazu saw the order, his forehead was covered in sweat because he was certain that it was real.

"Baka! By what right? By what right do you dismiss me with just a word? The situation in Shanghai is far more complicated than you imagine. We must adopt a cautious and appeasing approach, gradually eroding its influence!"

Kondo snorted coldly and said, "Incompetence is incompetence. What talk about the complicated situation and gradually eroding it? Our Empire doesn't have the extra time to erode it. We're going to devour it in one bite! If there are any who don't cooperate, then eliminate them! Mr. Shimazu, I will let these locals know what happens when they oppose the Imperial Army. Now, Yamamoto, please escort our commander out. He no longer belongs here. Let him take the next ship back to headquarters to report for duty."

"You bastard... Kondo, you've gone too far! Guards!"

Although Shimazu knew that his internal strife with Kameda had been reported back to headquarters, he was still quite effective in his work. However, Kondo's arrival easily erased his achievements with a single sentence, and even claimed that the current situation was caused by his incompetence. What does a brat like him know? What does it mean to devour everything in one bite? Shanghai is so big, with so many people; if you try to devour everything, you'll just choke yourself to death.