Chapter 311: Keep Digging the Pit

Zhang Haifeng's voice?

Gao Tianlongyi continued listening, unable to keep a smile from curling at the corner of his mouth.

This guy seems quite dissatisfied with Chen Yongren.

Upon further thought, it's not surprising.

Both came from the police bureau; as a result, one became Consultant No. 76, while the other could only be a low‑ranking Section Chief of Training…

Gao Tianlongyi immediately realized that Zhang Haifeng might be a good breakthrough point.

The recent surveillance of Zhang Haifeng dispelled Gao Tianlongyi's suspicions about him.

Zhang Haifeng has the best relationship with Chen Yongren; perhaps we can exploit their conflict, drive a wedge between them, and gain more information on Chen Yongren.

Placing a recorder in the car was indeed a wise choice.

Gao Tianlongyi thought seriously.

But we must not be too hasty; it would be best to record more of his complaints, so that Zhang Haifeng can better work for us.

Gao Tianlongyi had no idea that he was about to fall into the pit dug by Chen Yongren.

Office of Consultant No. 76.

Chen Yongren was sitting in the office, using the ghost radio to report recent battle results.

The bug remained hidden in the office.

Because the ghost radio could send messages anytime, anywhere, Chen Yongren also intended to increase contact frequency with Yu City.

Moreover, he initiated contact deliberately to draw the attention of the little Japanese.

At the same time, Chen Yongren accepted a new assassination mission.

New government officials will gather people from all walks of life at the Huamao Hotel in three days to launch a new meeting.

Yu City ordered Chen Yongren to find a way to sabotage the meeting and assassinate the new government officials.

Upon seeing the mission, Chen Yongren's eyes lit up; without hesitation, he decisively accepted it.

The codebook had not been leaked, making this task a piece of cake for Chen Yongren.

But now the Japanese have surely intercepted this cable; they cannot fail to take precautions, so acting again would be as hard as climbing to heaven.

Furthermore.

In the future there will be more such matters; we cannot let the Songhu District tasks remain stalled forever—the leak of the codebook must be dealt with promptly.

Chen Yongren didn't dwell on it either.

As long as each operation is known in advance by the Japanese, Yu City, if not foolish, will realize the codebook is at fault.

Once the codebook issue is settled, those bastard hanjian—why shouldn't I be able to kill them however I want?

If I can't kill them this time, I can save them for next time and kill them together.

Chen Yongren then thought of another person.

Gao Tianlongyi.

Yesterday's act with Zhang Haifeng, I believe that old devil Gao Tianlongyi has already heard.

Next.

Gao Tianlongyi will surely take an interest in Zhang Haifeng and want to use him to surveil me.

Since this bastard is rushing headlong toward my gun barrel,

not letting him take the blame would be unjustifiable.

Chen Yongren immediately had an idea.

Gao Tianlongyi's surveillance mission completely bypassed Fujiwara Chikuta, who claims he just wants to discern Chen Yongren's identity.

But who knows?

Secretly placing recording equipment in the home, office, and even the car of a Consultant No. 76—you say you just want to discern?

I say you're using your authority's convenience to gather more intelligence!

Since we've decided to trap Gao Tianlongyi, we naturally must maintain our current work status so he finds no fault.

Chen Yongren immediately began processing documents—signing, stamping, verifying.

Then he checked the work reports of all departments, summoned the heads of each section for a talk, and examined some screened‑out intelligence.

Fujiwara Agency.

The Weasel's and Yu City's communication cables were quickly organized, deciphered, and sent to Fujiwara Chikuta's desk.

"You damned bastards, your guts keep getting bigger!" Fujiwara Chikuta slammed the paper on the desk, smoke practically pouring from his nostrils: "They actually dare to strike at the new Songhu government?"

"The resistance fighters have never paused their assassinations against us for a minute; it's no surprise they'd want to kill the new government officials." Gao Tianlongyi said dismissively.

"Strengthen the arrangements for the meeting venue; that Weasel gang is extremely crafty—we must not let them succeed!" Fujiwara Chikuta shouted.

"Also, tightly monitor the Weasel's radio to know their every move!"

The Weasel once sent a bomb to the Special Agency itself, nearly blowing up Fujiwara Chikuta, leaving an indelible shadow in its heart.

Fortunately, we have now deciphered the Weasel's cables, allowing us to anticipate their actions.

"Director Fujiwara, perhaps this is also a good opportunity for us to capture the Weasel." Gao Tianlongyi said after a moment of thought.

"If we rashly increase guards on the perimeter, it will surely alert the Weasel and his men."

"What better suggestion do you have?" Fujiwara Chikuta said in a displeased tone: "Do you expect me to just watch the Weasel cause a riot at the venue?"

"This guy is no ordinary agent; once he gets even a slight chance, he'll turn everything upside down."

Gao Tianlongyi thought a while and said: "The outside manpower stays the same; everything remains as before."

"Starting now we'll publicize externally, the meeting will proceed on schedule, I'll assign my people to pose as officials inside the venue to block every entrance."

"As long as that weasel dares to show up, we'll then net them all in one go!"

Fujiwara Chikuta nodded, agreeing to Gao Tianlongyi's arrangement.

Because it concerns the new government, No. 76 also needs to be responsible for venue security, Tengyuan Jintai again called Chen Yongren, ordering him to arrange the security work outside the venue.

Chen Yongren's tone was as usual; he immediately accepted the order.

Gao Tian Longyi also made an excuse to leave, but in fact he wanted to know whether there were any new findings from the morning surveillance of Chen Yongren.

The result, however, left Gao Tian Longyi very disappointed.

Gao Tian Longyi knew well that short-term surveillance would surely yield no results, so he could only be patient and wait, hoping that Zhang Haifeng would bring him a different kind of surprise.

In the evening, they got off work.

Zhang Haifeng came as usual to pick up Chen Yongren.

The electronic dog alerted Chen Yongren that a new recorder had been placed inside the sedan.

The two sat in the car.

Upon receiving Chen Yongren's signal—pinching his ear—Zhang Haifeng immediately understood, and the two began communicating by tapping Morse code with their fingers.

Chen Yongren: "Gao Tian Longyi might contact you, trying to win you over; get ready."

Zhang Haifeng: "Understood."

Chen Yongren: "These past few days the fire isn't big enough; let's add another log."

Zhang Haifeng: "Add a log?"

Chen Yongren said: "Ask me for help, saying you want to switch seats!"

After finishing tapping the received Morse code, Zhang Haifeng said aloud: "Ren Ge, I have a favor to ask you; is that okay?"

"Speak up if you have something to say, fart if you have to." Chen Yongren replied impatiently.

Zhang Haifeng gave a simple-minded chuckle twice and said: "Ren Ge, staying in the Training Division is really boring; you're capable—can you think of a way to transfer me to another post?"

"Oh?" Chen Yongren said in a flat tone: "Where do you want to be transferred to?"