Anti-Japanese War Espionage: I Have an Omniscient Perspective

Lin Rui's heart sank to the bottom; the situation had changed.

He suppressed the turmoil in his heart and walked past Dafang Stationery Store as if nothing had happened, not even glancing at the store.

His special ability was locked onto the room on the second floor across the street.

The people in the house clearly did not suspect him.

Lin Rui didn't stop. He walked forward for more than a hundred meters before turning around to cross the road. He then turned back step by step and finally entered a teahouse opposite the stationery store.

The teahouse was in a superb location, right next to that suspicious-looking house.

He found a corner to sit down and waved to the waiter: "A cup of Biluochun tea, please."

The waiter brought over teacups and poured tea into them using a long-spouted teapot.

Lin Rui picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and while seemingly listening to the storyteller in the teahouse, he was actually activating his supernatural ability to observe the scene on the second floor next door through a three-dimensional perspective.

The curtains in that room were drawn tightly, leaving only a tiny gap. The room was dark, with no lights on, and seven figures could be vaguely seen moving around inside.

Four of them sat around a table, heads bowed, carefully examining their pistols with practiced ease, their waists adorned with Japanese military police badges; the other three stood by the window.

At that moment, the door opened and two more people walked in.

Upon seeing one of them, Lin Rui's hand holding the teacup stiffened.

It is Fang Dongcheng.

Fang Dongcheng was the former leader of the third undercover team, and he was captured by the Japanese.

Before he went undercover, he was an officer at the Shanghai station of the Military Intelligence Bureau, and he met many people in the station.

At this moment, Fang Dongcheng still had a scar on his eyebrow, the scab still attached, clearly indicating that he had been tortured after being captured. However, there was no trace of grievance on his face, but rather a look of flattery and ruthlessness.

Lin Rui's special ability clearly captured his conversation with the agents around him.

"Captain, don't worry, this stationery store is definitely the contact point for the Shanghai station," Fang Dongcheng said with a hint of flattery. "When I was in the station before, I heard that besides Dafang Stationery Store, there was another backup contact point. I was wondering where it might be. But when I saw Liu Quan managing this store, I was certain that this was the new contact point. This time, we'll keep watch here. As long as someone comes in, we'll catch them red-handed. We're sure to catch a big fish."

The tall captain next to him patted Fang Dongcheng on the shoulder and said in broken Chinese, "Fang, your great loyalty will not be mistreated by the Imperial Army. As long as you capture these Kuomintang agents, you will be a hero of the Imperial Army, and the work of intelligence liaison in the French Concession will be entrusted to you from now on."

"Thank you, Captain!" Fang Dongcheng was overjoyed and bowed deeply. His obsequious manner infuriated Lin Rui.

It turns out that the destruction of Dafang Stationery Store by the Japanese army was due to Fang Dongcheng's leak!

This traitor not only betrayed the contact point, but also planned to gain the Japanese's favor by betraying his own compatriots.

What alarmed Lin Rui even more was that Fang Dongcheng had been at the Shanghai station for two years, had come into contact with many people there, and was familiar with the station's communication methods, infiltration points, and even the appearances of many of the team members. His betrayal was a fatal threat to the Shanghai station!

Lin Rui forced himself to calm down, his mind racing: Now that the contact point had been exposed, the Japanese hadn't acted immediately, clearly they were lying in wait, waiting for more people from the Shanghai station to walk into their trap.

In this situation, any attempt to approach the stationery store or warn the contact point is tantamount to walking into a trap.

There might be even more Japanese spies and traitors lying in ambush nearby.

What should I do?

Lin Rui was extremely anxious. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and tried to calm himself down.

After a moment, he calmed down.

In the current situation, choices must be made.

The liaison point is beyond saving; we have to sacrifice it to save the overall situation.

The most urgent task now is to immediately relay the message to the secret outpost in Shanghai, informing Station Chief Zhou and Team Leader Li to suspend all communication, have everyone go into hiding, and prevent more people from being arrested.

He immediately put down his teacup, paid for the tea, and strode out of the teahouse, heading back the way he came, intending to go directly to the secret outpost at Shanghai Station to deliver the message.

But he had only walked less than two blocks, and hadn't even reached the alley leading to the secret hideout, when he saw a man dressed in a dark long gown, wearing a top hat with the brim deliberately pulled low, walking towards the contact point.

The man's figure was familiar, and although he had disguised himself, Lin Rui still recognized him.

It's Team Leader Li!

Team Leader Li is a core member of the Shanghai station, responsible for coordinating several undercover teams. Fang Dongcheng definitely knows him!

If Team Leader Li walks another thirty meters and enters Fang Dongcheng's line of sight, he will definitely be recognized. At that time, Team Leader Li will have no way to escape!

Once Team Leader Li is arrested, the Shanghai station's undercover network will be severely damaged, and Undercover Team 3 will also suffer, with unimaginable consequences!

Without a second thought, Lin Rui almost instinctively stopped and shouted across the busy road, "Boss Li! Boss Li, please stop!"

This shout instantly attracted the attention of passersby and also reached the ears of Team Leader Li.

Team Leader Li paused, turned his head in confusion, and looked in the direction of the sound.

Lin Rui immediately waved, a warm smile spreading across his face, and strode across the road toward Team Leader Li.

He knew this was the only way to stop Team Leader Li, and even if it meant taking some risks, he couldn't let Team Leader Li fall into the trap.

"Boss Li, what a coincidence!" Lin Rui rushed up to Team Leader Li, pretending to bump into an old acquaintance, and said in a friendly tone, "I was just saying I was going to visit you soon, but I didn't expect to run into you here! Where are you headed?"

Team Leader Li recognized Lin Rui as the newcomer, and a flash of surprise and displeasure crossed his eyes.

He knew Lin Rui's undercover identity, and to greet him in such a public way in such a sensitive area was extremely reckless. If exposed, not only would Lin Rui be in danger, but he would also be implicated.

He frowned, preparing to reprimand Lin Rui in a low voice, but then heard Lin Rui whisper a warning only the two of them could hear: "Team Leader Li, the contact point has been exposed. Japanese spies are all around, lying in wait. If you go there, you'll definitely be caught!"

"What?!" Team Leader Li froze, his dissatisfaction instantly turning into unease, a cold sweat breaking out on his back, and his hand holding the top hat began to tremble slightly.

"Don't show it, just act according to my words!" Lin Rui quickly whispered.

Team Leader Li finally suppressed the turmoil in his heart and forced a smile: "Manager Chen, it's been a long time."

"Yes, we have some old stuff from the film studio. I wonder if Boss Li would be willing to buy it?"

"Yes, of course we'll accept it."

"Then come and see me."

"OK."

The two turned and walked away as if they were discussing business.