Chapter 146: Hua Lei Renders Merit

When serving the Japanese, he actually works very hard.

He truly brings shame to his own ancestors.

Han Chen is Japanese, and Chen Yongren is also a die-hard traitor.

What are these two up to by teaming up?

Looking at Chen Yongren's file recently, his threat is too great—a hatred that treats all anti-Japanese elements equally.

Such a major traitor must be eliminated as soon as possible to set an example!

Huang Qifa looked at Chen Yongren; although his face bore a smile, his inner thoughts were about how to get rid of him.

Chen Yongren had long been accustomed to this.

Thinking about this every day only makes things difficult for oneself; it's better to let go.

The two hadn't patrolled together in a long time.

Zhang Haifeng also realized that Chen Yongren had something important to say to him, so he immediately followed and they went out onto the street together.

The two weighed their batons, cigarettes in their mouths, completely resembling the vicious constables of Songhu.

"The station chief sent word that Han Chen is also a Japanese agent." Chen Yongren said, smoking, in a low voice.

"We must pay more attention to him from now on; we must never expose our identities."

"..." Zhang Haifeng remained silent, nodded, and said: "I understand."

"Damn, will this ever end?"

"After dealing with Liu Jianming, another Han Chen shows up."

"The station chief is really capable; the little Japanese sent two spies, and he can uncover both?"

"The station chief must be a veteran agent who has been through countless battles."

"How should we deal with Han Chen?" Zhang Haifeng asked casually: "Liu Jianming just died not long ago; if we kill Han Chen too, would that arouse Japanese suspicion?"

Zhang Haifeng's progress is indeed fast; Chen Yongren nodded in satisfaction: "The station chief also means that."

"Once is coincidence; twice means someone is doing it deliberately."

"Liu Jianming's death has already aroused suspicion among the Japanese."

"If Han Chen also dies now, Fujiwara Jinta will definitely suspect there is a spy inside the police bureau."

"Otherwise, why would only their agents die while others don't?"

And from Chen Yongren's words, Zhang Haifeng could roughly deduce that Liu Jianming's death was probably done by Chen Yongren following the station chief's orders.

With Zhang Haifeng's imagination, he could only think of these.

He never imagined that Chen Yongren beside him was actually the leader of the Songhu Station.

He thought that way, but Zhang Haifeng didn't ask further.

Huang Qifa's identity is that of a Red Party member; Chen Yongren temporarily hasn't told Zhang Haifeng.

The fewer people who know, the safer Huang Qifa will be; thus let Zhang Haifeng treat him as well as an ordinary colleague.

"Besides Han Chen being a Japanese agent, there is another more important matter." Chen Yongren said in a muffled voice.

"What matter?" Zhang Haifeng asked.

"I received word yesterday that Meng Youde has already surrendered to the Japanese; the station chief ordered us to find his whereabouts as soon as possible and eliminate this traitor." Chen Yongren said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Haifeng immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.

The two were hiding in Songhu.

Meng Youde this guy was also their former captain; if the two sides ever meet.

Then he would be in danger.

After all.

Lu Yan's example remains fresh in memory.

"For now, the station chief has already sent people to investigate Meng Youde's whereabouts; we just need to patiently wait for the action order." Chen Yongren comforted Zhang Haifeng.

Upon hearing that, Zhang Haifeng could only nod helplessly.

They went to stations, hotels, teahouses and similar places to investigate, but still found nothing unusual.

Meng Youde, after all, is also a veteran agent.

He surely also knows the ins and outs of the Military Intelligence Bureau; since he has decided to defect, he must have made ample preparations.

The investigation yielded nothing, and Chen Yongren also had no thought of continuing to teach Chinese.

He made a phone call to the Gao Liu family, indicating he was feeling unwell and needed a day's rest.

Mitsuko, although somewhat resentful, still obediently agreed.

Hmph.

A worthless woman who can't even steal intelligence isn't worth my baton discipline.

Chen Yongren originally thought today would yield nothing, but he didn't expect that after returning home,

Hua Lei gave Chen Yongren a big surprise.

"What are you saying? You've found traces suggestive of Meng Youde?" Chen Yongren asked.

Originally it was just to train Hua Lei; I didn't expect her to discover anything.

Who would have thought this girl actually found Meng Youde?

Hua Lei nodded and said: "That's right; I also ran into him by accident."

"Because it was too late, I didn't have time to buy vegetables and cook, so I thought of going to a nearby restaurant to stir-fry two dishes to bring home to eat."

"As a result, I ran into that guy who owes you money; he didn't want anything else, just two bottles of baijiu, and I saw him checking into Room No. 2, Heavenly Character, at the Rui Xiang Lou."

"I was worried about disturbing him, so after getting the dishes I immediately came back to report to you."

Chen Yongren also asked about that person's appearance.

Although he was wearing makeup, his appearance and features were very similar to Meng Youde's.

"Hua Lei, nicely done!" Chen Yongren ruffled Hua Lei's head, couldn't help praising: "When I come back tonight, I'll reward you well."

"Hmm, as long as I can help you, that's fine." Seeing Chen Yongren seemed to plan to go alone, Hua Lei said worriedly: "Otherwise I'll still come with you."

"I've practiced some moves anyway, I won't hold you back."

"Dealing with this little thing doesn't require you to lift a finger." Chen Yongren gently flicked Hua Lei's nose bridge; "Stay home and wait for me, big brother I'll be back soon."

Such an affectionate gesture instantly made Hua Lei's cheeks flush.

Chen Yongren no longer wasted time, changed clothes and immediately went out, heading to the place Hua Lei mentioned.

……

West Extension Road.

Auspicious Fortune Building.

Songhu has dozens of taverns, this is one of them, offering both lodging and meals.

In the Heavenly Stem Room No. 2.

This is the largest guest room in Auspicious Fortune Building, with a total of three rooms.

Meng Youde lay shirtless on the bedroom bed, resting, his face covered in cold sweat.

There was a freshly sutured wound on his left shoulder.

On the indoor table lay a basin of water, two blood-stained white towels, a torn cotton jacket, and two opened bottles of liquor.

On the floor lay scattered blood-soaked cotton.

Obviously.

Meng Youde had just performed a simple suturing procedure on himself.

When he defected, the Internal Counter-espionage Unit of the Military Intelligence Bureau almost cost him his life; fortunately he escaped the pursuit and arrived in Songhu.

Because he was injured, Meng Youde also did not understand Songhu's situation.

Worried that the Japanese would use him as bait to lure out the spies hidden in Songhu, he dared not reveal himself at the moment.

Moreover, his body had reached its limit, so he wanted to wait until the next day to speak.

As he thought, Meng Youde felt his head swelling more and more; lying in bed, half-asleep, he occasionally let out a painful groan.

On the way, Chen Yongren simply disguised himself, sneaked into Auspicious Fortune Building, and arrived outside the Heavenly Stem Room No. 2.

Through mental communication, Hua Lei's words were correct: Meng Youde was indeed injured.

Chen Yongren took out a piece of iron wire, bent it into a hook, inserted it through the door gap, and gently pulled.

The door opened.