Espionage codename: Shen Gongbao

Early June, 1939.

In the northern suburbs of the mountain city, at the secret training base of the Military Intelligence Bureau's rural office in the Gele Mountain Silk Factory.

"Da da!"

"Squeak!"

The black car maneuvered swiftly through the obstacles, following the lane markings.

As Wang Xuesen drove, he would occasionally glance at the distant buildings.

Today is the day of the half-month intensive assessment.

He knew that the man in the opposite attic was none other than Dai Li, who was at the height of his power.

Half a month ago, he miraculously survived and was introduced to Dai Li by Zhao Shirui, thus acquiring his new identity.

The younger brother of Wang Xuewen, a former confidant of Dai Li.

The grandson of Wang Xingzhong, a Kuomintang elder, and the second son of the Wang family.

The wealthy young master who shared the same name as him in his previous life and looked remarkably similar to him in this life was secretly executed. Dai Li's order for Shen Zui to give him intensive training must mean he has an important mission.

Wang Xuesen had no choice.

Things will work themselves out; let's focus on surviving first.

Thinking of this, he suddenly turned the steering wheel and ran over several traffic cones.

Wang Xuesen actually knew how to drive and use a gun.

Multinational oil companies, besides oil, occasionally take on other businesses when they are in foreign countries.

Friction and clashes with robbers, pirates, and local gangs are common occurrences.

Not to mention the company's security personnel, even the sanitation workers have undergone special training and can be used as soldiers in critical moments.

But now he is Li Yaowa, and he has to pretend to be inexperienced yet extremely talented and malleable.

The goal is to gain Shen Zui's attention as a talented individual, but not to overdo it, lest it arouse Dai Li's suspicion.

Third-floor balcony.

Dai Li held a telescope, his face ashen, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.

Shen Zui secretly gave Jia Jinnan a look.

"His driving and marksmanship are a bit lacking."

"I can already keep up with Japanese conversations."

"Skills such as photography and assassination have also been basically mastered."

"It's clear that Shuyi put in a lot of effort."

Jia Jinnan understood and warmed up the pot for Shen Zui.

"This person is very smart; they understand things very quickly."

"He has thoroughly studied Wang Ershao's lifestyle habits and the information files on his network of hundreds of people. A few days ago, I secretly sent him to the Wang family, the casino, and the brothel to test him out."

"It's almost indistinguishable from the real thing!"

"Even Wang Shizhong can't tell the difference between himself and his biological parents."

Shen Zui looked down at the "masterpiece" and was full of praise.

After spending half a month together, he greatly admired this "personal disciple" and intended to vouch for him.

But apart from the Chairman, no one could fathom what Boss Tai was thinking.

The plan of one second may be rejected the next.

Whether this person lives or dies, whether they are useful or useless, depends on the boss's intentions.

Dai Li put down his binoculars, picked up his teacup, and took a sip: "We still need to be cautious."

"A person's scent, eyes, and many other things cannot be learned. In the future, let him have less contact with people from this mountain city."

"Has his 'wife' been arranged yet?"

He turned to look at Jia Jinnan.

"Found it."

"Su Wanjia, the eldest daughter of the Su family in Shanghai, oh, that's the top-secret intelligence agent 'Huang Li' that you personally planted in Shanghai."

"The Su and Wang families are old friends. It is said that they were betrothed when they were children. Wang Xuesen used to pursue her. It would be reasonable for the two to marry each other, considering their social standing and interests."

"Furthermore, her father, Su Quanshan, is sworn brothers with you, and the Su family is happy to cooperate when the country is in crisis."

"Of course, we announced it was a secret marriage."

"All documents are complete!"

Jia Jinnan respectfully reported to the leader.

"Huang Li has excellent professional skills, and the Su family is also quite powerful, so it's a good choice."

"Everything is ready; it's time to let the east wind blow!"

"Shen Zui, the usual rules!"

Dai Li nodded with satisfaction.

"yes!"

"Do it tonight!" Shen Zui respectfully accepted the order.

……

8 PM.

BN District, Nanquan Street.

Shen Zui drove slowly into a secluded alley and parked the car.

He pointed to a bathhouse across the street with its sign lit up and said to Wang Xuesen, who was in the passenger seat and had put on makeup, "Third Master Liu is in pool number four. Go and take him out."

"Is it really necessary?" Wang Xuesen asked.

"must!"

"must!"

He looked ahead and said in a serious, somber tone:

"A good knife must be sharpened to draw blood; this is an old rule and an order of the Military Intelligence Bureau."

"Only by killing someone can your elderly mother and sister in the mountain town be taken care of."

"You're a smart person, you should understand what I mean."

Wang Xuesen felt a chill run down his spine... This was a pledge of allegiance.

If things change in the future, this life will become Dai Li's pretext for executing him, and Shen Zui will be a witness.

Even Li Yaowa's mother and younger sister were taken hostage.

The Fuxing Society's dirty tricks!

"clear!"

Wang Xuesen took the pistol and inspected the rifling.

"Xuesen, the boss has placed a huge bet on you."

"For your sake, many people were secretly executed this time, including your Japanese teacher and driver."

"He hates losing."

"So, you can only stay in his game if you win, and keep winning."

"Consider this your graduation exam."

Shen Zui patted him on the shoulder and offered a few words of advice.

"Thank you for your guidance, teacher," Wang Xuesen said gratefully.

"I'm three years older than you, so I don't have to follow the usual rules like a boss. Just call me 'brother'."

Shen Zui was worldly-wise and knew that if this guy could persevere, he would definitely have a bright future, so he was also interested in befriending him.

"You should call him teacher."

Wang Xuesen's face exuded a comfortable obsequiousness and respect, his eyes slightly red as he said:

"If it weren't for your tireless and hands-on teaching, even if the Director gave me the opportunity, I might not have been able to seize it."

"Besides, you are the most trusted subordinate of the Director, the youngest colonel in the Military Intelligence Bureau, a pillar of the nation, and a role model for us all."

"To be your student is a blessing I've earned in ten lifetimes!"

"I'm afraid you'll think I'm useless and look down on me."

These flattering words struck a chord with Shen Zui, who chuckled twice and handed Wang Xuesen a cigarette.

"Well, so you're treating me like Ding Mocun or Zhou Fohai, practicing your flattery in advance, aren't you?"

These are heartfelt words, as clear as day!

Wang Xuesen took the cigarette with both hands, didn't light it, tucked it behind his ear, and skillfully chambered a bullet and pulled the bolt.

"Go."

"Hurry up, the boss wants to see you later."

Shen Zui waved his hand.

Wang Xuesen opened the car door, pulled his hat down low, and headed straight for the bathhouse.

There were quite a few people inside, and it was very chaotic.

He took a deep breath to steady himself and headed straight for bathhouse number four.

Liu Sanye leaned against the edge of the pool, his face covered with a white towel. You didn't need to look to know him; his belly, which was even more swollen than a pregnant woman's, was unmistakable.

"What are you doing!"

"Are you blind? Can't you see Third Master inside?"

The two bodyguards in long robes at the door immediately started cursing.

Wang Xuesen didn't respond.

Murder isn't like inviting someone to dinner; who the hell is going to inform you about it?

There's an unwritten rule within the Military Intelligence Bureau: marksmanship is secondary; the core principle is simple: shoot the target as soon as you see it.

Shoot first, get the reward first.

First come, first served.

It's possible to miss.

The assassination attempt may fail.

But we must be bold enough to draw our swords and fire.

In short, the first move is king!

clap clap!

Wang Xuesen raised his gun and fired, and the two bodyguards screamed and fell to the ground.

Knowing this was a tough opponent, Third Master Liu immediately threw off the towel and knelt down: "Brother, don't shoot, let's talk this out..."

Before he finished speaking, Wang Xuesen decisively pulled the trigger.

As Liu Sanye's body swayed, blood instantly stained the bathtub red.

Wang Xuesen followed up and fired two more shots into his head, then randomly fired the remaining bullets at the wall.

After emptying the magazine, he took advantage of the chaos and blended into the rioting crowd to quickly escape.

Back in the car, Wang Xuesen, panting heavily, feigned a mixture of fear and excitement on his face, and said in a trembling voice:

"teacher!"

"I'll beat Liu...san to death!"

Shen Zui didn't speak, but slowly and methodically adjusted the watch strap.

Soon, a person ran over from the direction of the bathhouse and whispered a few words by the window.

Shen Zui waved for the man to leave, rolled up the car window, and then said, "It was less than five minutes from start to finish. If I wasn't mistaken, you're a natural-born professional."

"It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent teaching."

Wang Xuesen offered a compliment, then took a cigarette from beside his ear, lit it, and started smoking.

"Is the teaching good?"

"It's less than five meters from the entrance to the bathhouse!"

"You fired three shots before hitting the target."

Shen Zui started the car and chuckled.

"Teacher, I... I was a little... flustered at the time, so my aim was a little off." Wang Xuesen quickly sat up straight and explained awkwardly.

"That's how it is the first time you fire a gun."

You'll get used to it.

Shen Zui was an experienced killer; it would be strange if he wasn't nervous about killing someone for the first time.

"Whoa!"

"I'm afraid I'm going to have nightmares tonight."

Wang Xuesen still looked shaken.

"Liu San has a blood debt, he's a ruthless killer, killing him would be a good deed, you're dreaming!"

"It's getting late, let's go, it's time to introduce you to the boss."

Shen Zui smiled and drove off.

Wang Xuesen knew the real test was coming.

He tore off his disguise, straightened his clothes, and used the night breeze to dispel the smell of gunpowder on his body.

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