Chapter 156: Preparing to Dig a Pit

Upon hearing this, all the constables immediately let out a sigh of relief, turning their heads toward Old Huang with expressions of schadenfreude.

"Ah?" Huang Qifa said, somewhat surprised: "Me?"

He had been wondering how to get to Group 9, and just like that, his wish came true.

Huang Qifa was also a veteran agent; his first reaction was excitement, his second reaction was that something felt off.

"I've only been at the constabulary for a short while."

"My foundation isn't that deep, and I haven't even interacted much with Chen Yongren."

"There are dozens of constables in the constabulary; why would he pick me?"

"Could it be because of today's assassination attempt against him, making him suspicious of me?"

"It's not that I'm doing this to help you gather information more easily," Chen Yongren said impatiently: "Cut the crap, you're the only one in the constabulary who knows how to read."

"If you don't go with me, who will?"

"If I take a bunch of illiterate guys to Group 9, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?"

"Damn it, letting you go is giving you face; don't throw away the face I gave you."

Upon hearing that, all the constables wore expressions of schadenfreude.

Not being educated is actually a good thing.

It indirectly saved my life.

After hearing Chen Yongren's words, Huang Qifa also dispelled his inner doubts.

No wonder.

Chen Yongren knew I could read, occasionally letting me handle files; now wanting to take me to Group 9 is no problem.

"Go, go, go." Huang Qifa said with a forced smile: "Since Ren Ge is giving me face, I naturally have to uphold it."

There's still one left.

The constables' faces grew increasingly tense.

This last slot must absolutely not fall on me.

Chen Yongren looked toward Huang Qifa again: "Old Huang."

"Ah?" Huang Qifa blinked, his face showing a bit of confusion.

"You often go see Han Chen, right?" Chen Yongren said: "Today go again and tell him his injury has healed; get him to scram over to Group 9 to report."

Using Han Chen is also truly unavoidable.

The main reason is to prevent Fujiwara Jinta from sending another Japanese agent in.

Secondly, this guy's ability is not bad, comparable to Huang Qifa's.

Moreover.

Fujiwara that old devil actually hinted as well; how many capable constables does the constabulary really have?

Besides me, the top expert isn't Han Chen?

Moreover, Chen Yongren can be certain that even if he doesn't bring Han Chen, Fujiwara Jinta will find a way to transfer him into Group 9.

Upon hearing that, Huang Qifa's heart jolted.

Han Chen?

This dog of an agent?

If he also goes along, how am I supposed to carry out my undercover work?

"Don't worry, I'll help you," Chen Yongren said coldly: "Don't you understand?"

"Yes, yes, yes." Huang Qifa immediately nodded.

"If you can, that's fine; follow me and I guarantee you won't be shortchanged." Chen Yongren smiled: "Those whose names were called, get ready; in a few days we'll go together to report to Group 9."

Upon hearing the name Han Chen.

The remaining constables' faces lit up with relief, their mouths almost splitting to their ears.

Great.

Our lives are safe.

Zhang Haifeng, however, was somewhat surprised.

Han Chen is a Japanese agent; we finally managed to shake him off, so why put him back by our side?

But now is obviously not the time to ask questions.

"Alright, Haifeng, Old Huang, hurry up and prepare; take care of the handover these days." Chen Yongren had a righteous, resolute air.

"Although we've changed allegiances, we're still constables now and must take full responsibility for Songhu's security!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Haifeng and Huang Qifa both stood up and responded.

"Ren Ge, I'll first go notify Old Han so he can prepare too." Huang Qifa kept a calm face, but inside he was bursting with excitement.

Our comrades wanting to infiltrate the enemy's interior don't know how much effort it will take.

But now, a single sentence from Chen Yongren has brought me in.

I must quickly relay this information to my superiors.

Getting close to the enemy's spy hub will let me access more secret intel; then I can fully protect my comrades before the enemy acts.

Thinking of that, Huang Qifa couldn't help but quicken his steps.

First he went to Han Chen's home and told him the news that he would be taking a post in Group 9.

Han Chen was somewhat surprised.

He even felt a bit smug.

My undercover work hasn't been bad; otherwise Chen Yongren wouldn't have brought me along.

Afterwards, Huang Qifa only then went to Zheng's Chinese Medicine Shop.

Seeing Huang Qifa again, Zheng Qian felt somewhat surprised.

What's going on?

Zheng Qian was a little dissatisfied inside; frequent contact would very likely attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.

Huang Qifa is also a veteran Red Party member; how could he make such a basic mistake?

It's just that the operation failed.

The team members didn't even sacrifice; they just need to learn from the experience and improve next time, right?

"Sir, may I ask what's the matter?" Zheng Qian asked; "I remember you seemed to have come yesterday—could it be that the medicine didn't work?"

"No, doctor, I feel very unwell; could you personally examine me?" Huang Qifa said solemnly.

Zheng Qian's brows furrowed slightly.

Any more intelligence?

"Oh dear, if someone's feeling unwell, just help them look," said an old lady buying medicine.

Zheng Qian felt somewhat helpless.

Intelligence work sometimes ends up like this; there are always some civilians who, unintentionally, cause trouble for you.

"Come in!"

Zheng Qian, helpless, brought Huang Qifa to a secluded room at the back.

"What's going on? You weren't just here yesterday, were you?" Zheng Qian carefully closed the door, then turned to Huang Qifa and said.

"Is there something important that requires a face-to-face talk?"

"The Japanese have formed a special agency called Team 9." Huang Qifa, without further ado, said directly: "I was selected by Chen Yongren to join it."

"What?" Zheng Qian startled: "A new special agency? How did you get in?"

"Chen Yongren selected me to join."

"Could this be Chen Yongren's plot?"

Huang Qifa briefly explained the reasons for his selection.

"Great, this is a good opportunity for us!" Zheng Qian clapped his fists together, excitedly saying: "That idiot Chen Yongren has miscalculated this time!"

"Don't get excited just yet." Huang Qifa added: "Han Chen was also selected."

"That Japanese agent?" Zheng Qian's expression changed.

Huang Qifa nodded: "Don't worry, I'll act carefully."

"This time I came mainly to remind you that Chen Yongren is investigating the assassination."

"Alright, I understand." Zheng Qian added.

The two exchanged a few more words, then Huang Qifa came out carrying a packet of herbal medicine.

"Remember, take this herbal medicine once a day, together with the one I prescribed yesterday." Zheng Qian said: "During the medication period, avoid alcohol, tobacco, and spicy food."

Huang Qifa nodded, picked up the medicine, and left the pharmacy.

……

Meanwhile, Chen Yongren also disguised himself and went to Huamao Hotel.

Yesterday, after setting fire to burn Hirata Jiro's supplies, that guy is probably now scrambling worldwide to buy supplies.

As expected.

When Chen Yongren arrived at Huamao Hotel, he saw a familiar figure with furrowed brows.

A quick glance showed.

The data ahead showed no change.

But the 'current situation' column.

Hirata Jiro was worried about the destroyed supplies, wanting to quickly purchase a batch to send to the front.

Look.

Isn't this opportunity here?

"Sir, you seem rather anxious," Chen Yongren said, sitting beside Hirata Jiro and speaking in Japanese.