Chapter 123: Multifaceted Spy

After a moment's thought, Chen Yongren dismissed the idea.

If he had really noticed, he wouldn't be so polite.

Over the phone, not knowing what that old devil was thinking, Chen Yongren hurried to the Songhu Special Agency.

Fujiwara Konta had already given notice in advance; when Chen Yongren arrived at the agency gate, he reported his name and position, and the guards let him in.

Insight, scanning eye.

Activate!

The identities of the coming and going Japanese soldiers all appeared before Chen Yongren's eyes, and the information flowed in like a tide, continuously pouring into his ears.

'Looking for someone, looking for someone, with no clues at all—where should we go to find out who stole that batch of equipment?'

'Huh, who is this guy, still wearing a constable's uniform?'

'Amakawa Kazuhito and his men are really bold, creating an action team completely independent of the agency—this is outright war against Major Fujiwara.'

'Once Fujiwara Konta is impeached, the Agency Director's position will belong to Amakawa Kazuhito, Your Excellency!'

'Amakawa's gall is truly enormous, relying on Prince Seiwa-no-miya as his backing, acting so arrogantly.'

'The warship will need to resupply at port in seven days; we must ensure information security, absolutely no leaks allowed.'

……

No, you have already leaked.

One piece after another of information poured into Chen Yongren's ears.

Those agents walking to and fro inside the agency never imagined that someone could obtain information through their thoughts.

Even some actions that were being finalized were known to Chen Yongren.

With the photographic memory skill in hand, Chen Yongren need not worry about forgetting this information.

Damn, this really is a great place to gather intelligence.

No, it's not just for gathering intelligence; it's also a great place to farm system rewards.

Looking at the Japanese agents inside the Special Agency, Chen Yongren was like a weasel seeing a chicken, his eyes gleaming.

If we lock the gate and set fire to this damned place,

we might even gain a few new skills, and those old skills could receive a major upgrade.

Chen Yongren also discovered that the conflict between Amakawa Kazuhito and Fujiwara Konta was more serious than he had imagined.

Although they are both in the same agency, they have split it into two parts.

The left staircase belongs to Fujiwara Konta's Songhu Special Agency, while the right staircase belongs to Amakawa Kazuhito's action team.

Their forces' gazes toward each other were also filled with hostility.

Chen Yongren followed the left staircase to a corridor on the third floor.

Takayuki Hideyoshi was standing in the corridor smoking; seeing Chen Yongren come up, he immediately waved and said in Chinese: 'Chen Sang, over here, come here.'

'Hai!' Chen Yongren replied, quickly stepping forward and bowing deeply: 'Captain Takayuki!'

As he raised his head to look at him,

A string of data appeared before Chen Yongren's eyes.

Name: Takayuki Hideyoshi

Age: 28

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Origin: Kumamoto

Current position: Assistant to the Agency Director of the Songhu Special Agency

Recent situation: With the formation of a team independent of the Songhu Special Agency, Takayuki Hideyoshi is worried about how to respond to Amakawa Kazuhito's upcoming offensive.

The olive branch extended by Amakawa Kazuhito also greatly moved him, but out of inner morality, Takayuki Hideyoshi refused Amakawa Kazuhito with 'righteous words.'

'I didn't expect Amakawa Kazuhito to also want to win me over.'

'He's really generous, actually willing to double my allowance and subsidies.'

'Even if I merely secretly agree to submit to him, not only can past grievances be wiped clean, but I could also get the chance to lead a spy unit on my own.'

'My rank could advance even further, perhaps by two steps—that would be a major!'

'Isn't this more promising than being an assistant?'

'To get these, one must agree to impeach Director Fujiwara…'

'No, no!'

'Major Fujiwara has shown me kindness and promoted me; if I betray him, how could I stand in the agency thereafter?'

Good fellow, Amakawa Kazuhito is poaching people, even digging right up to Old Devil Fujiwara's side.

How to establish a foothold isn't simple; just eliminate everyone who opposes you and arrange them as your own people—wouldn't that work?

No, I'll help you do it, you take the blame—Chen Yongren muttered to himself.

'Chen Sang, Major His Excellency has been waiting for you a long time—hurry in!' Takayuki Hideyoshi pointed to an office at the end of the corridor.

'Captain Takayuki, what does Major His Excellency want with me?' Chen Yongren put on a deliberately cautious expression.

'It's definitely a good thing.' Takayuki Hideyoshi didn't want to say more.

'Amakawa Kazuhito, Your Excellency's terms are really tempting.'

'Too bad, I will forever be loyal to Major Fujiwara.'

'To avoid Major His Excellency misunderstanding, I'll explain when I have time.'

Chen Yongren asked no more, pushed the door open and entered the office.

……

Fujiwara Konta was sitting at a solid wood desk.

"Major His Excellency!" Chen Yongren stood straight and bowed deeply, then only looked toward Tengyuan Jintai, focusing his attention on Tengyuan Jintai's recent situation.

Recent situation: There are faint voices inside calling for his impeachment, and with his authority within the agency being reduced, Tengyuan Jintai hopes to use Chen Yongren to infiltrate Yugong Heren's inner circle and steal information about his activities.

Upon seeing this passage, Chen Yongren restrained the urge to curse.

I'm damn well in Songhu, just to go undercover beside you.

As a result, he hadn't even gotten his seat warm.

That old bastard, he actually wants me to go spy on his arch-enemy?

"Chen Sang, long time no see." Tengyuan Jintai greeted in Chinese.

"Long time no see, Major His Excellency." Chen Yongren gave a slight bow.

"Chen Sang, you are my benefactor; there's no need to be so formal." Tengyuan Jintai said with a smiling eyes.

Although he appeared to be smiling, that smile looked ill-intentioned no matter how you looked at it.

"Yes, Major His Excellency." Chen Yongren hurriedly nodded.

"Chen Sang, how's your work at the police bureau lately?" Tengyuan Jintai asked.

"Thanks to your patronage, Major His Excellency, the work is quite good." Chen Yongren said: "If it weren't for your promotion, I would probably still be a low-ranking constable."

"Your kindness, I will forever keep in my heart."

Tengyuan Jintai was very pleased with Chen Yongren's demeanor, no longer beating around the bush, he got straight to the point: "Chen Sang, I now need your help."

"Major His Excellency, you flatter me." Chen Yongren said: "I have always been waiting for an opportunity to serve you; no matter what, I will go through fire and water, never shying away from death!"

"I need you to go undercover!" Tengyuan Jintai said in a low voice.

"Ah?"

Although Chen Yongren already knew what Tengyuan Jintai wanted him to do, he still put on a puzzled expression.

Tengyuan Jintai took a deep breath and said: "Recently, one of my arch-enemies returned to the agency; he has always been eyeing my position."

"Recently he even set up a new action team, yet I actually have no authority to command it!"

"Now is exactly when he lacks manpower, and he keeps trying every way to poach my people!"

"Although you are a Chinese, if he knows I value you, he will surely try to win you over."

"So I need you to pretend to surrender to him, while secretly continuing to serve me!"

"Chen Sang, do you understand what I mean?" Tengyuan Jintai asked.