Chapter 333: Zhang Haifeng Kidnapped

"You bastard, what's up?" Chen Yongren asked, nodding.

Nie Yu's smile froze; it seems this title of mine won't be shaken off anytime soon.

"Nothing much, we just recruited a new batch of brothers; the documents need your signature for review." Nie Yu unfolded the documents and handed them to Chen Yongren.

"I need your signature to make arrangements."

A few days ago I caused a big ruckus at Office 76, also didn't spare those dog traitors; Office 76 suffered heavy losses, the order to recruit and replenish personnel was still proposed by me in the meeting.

"Not bad, not bad for someone from the Central Bureau; you're indeed efficient." Chen Yongren quickly glanced at the document, signed it, and handed it back to Nie Yu.

Nie Yu pretended not to hear that, then asked mysteriously, "Advisor Chen, do you have time tonight?"

"How so?" Chen Yongren feigned puzzlement.

"Nothing much, I'm new here and would like to invite you to show face; let's have a meal together tonight at the Drunken Immortal Tower." Nie Yu said respectfully.

"Not tonight." Chen Yongren raised his hand to check his watch: "I need to go to the hospital later."

Knowing this bastard was deliberately sucking up, Chen Yongren didn't hide it.

"Hospital, what's wrong with you?" Nie Yu asked.

"My secretary, Zhang Haifeng, he was previously hospitalized due to injury; I happen to go see him and ask how long until he can be discharged." Chen Yongren said.

"So you're going to see Secretary Zhang; do you need me to drive you?" Nie Yu asked again.

"No need." Chen Yongren waved his hand.

Nie Yu also didn't say more; seeing Chen Yongren's line of sight disappear, he immediately changed clothes and reported the matter to Sato Yusuke.

Upon hearing this, Sato Yusuke didn't think too much about it.

The two have a good relationship, so Chen Yongren visiting is normal.

He just received the news that Zhang Haifeng will be discharged in three days, so he should prepare for the kidnapping.

Chen Yongren arrived at Songhu Military Hospital and found Zhang Haifeng.

"Ren Ge!"

Seeing Chen Yongren enter the ward, Zhang Haifeng greeted him.

Zhang Haifeng's recovery is going well; his complexion is ruddy and his speech is vigorous.

The reason this guy can recover so quickly is mainly because Chen Yongren used a physique-strengthening potion on him, greatly enhancing his recovery ability.

Otherwise, just let Zhang Haifeng keep recuperating.

But Zhang Haifeng doesn't know any of this; he only thinks his own physique is good.

Unfortunately, after this unlucky kid is discharged, there's still a major ordeal waiting for him.

"The doctor said my recovery is going well; I'll be discharged in three days." Zhang Haifeng was excited, with no intention of blaming Chen Yongren.

He clearly understands that without this act, his life might be over; a few injuries are nothing.

"Not bad." Chen Yongren pinched Zhang Haifeng's shoulder, then quickly tapped a string of Morse code on his back.

"Huh?"

Feeling the rhythm of Chen Yongren's fingers tapping behind him, Zhang Haifeng was somewhat surprised.

During my hospitalization, the Japanese actually sent people again for screening, and it wasn't just targeting Chen Yongren; even the entire Special Agency was involved.

Zhang Haifeng realized the seriousness of the problem.

One trouble not yet settled, another arrives.

On the surface they chatted casually, but in private they communicated via Morse code.

Chen Yongren also didn't hide it, directly saying: "The Japanese plan to strike when you are discharged."

"I've already been shot; isn't that enough?" Zhang Haifeng asked.

"No, not enough." Chen Yongren: "The latest intel I gathered is that they plan to kidnap you when you are discharged, posing as members of the Traitor-Eradication Squad."

"Traitor-Eradication Squad? What's that?" Zhang Haifeng asked: "Impersonating the Military Statistics Bureau or the Central Bureau?"

"They definitely won't say; the main goal is to get you to voluntarily reveal your identity." Chen Yongren added.

"I get it!" Zhang Haifeng exclaimed: "The little Japanese want me to think it's our own people catching our own people, so in order to avoid danger I'll surely reveal my identity!"

"That's the idea; during that time they will definitely torture you for a confession, no matter what you must hold out." Chen Yongren said bluntly.

"Because once you reveal our true identity, there's only a dead end."

"Torture for confession is a necessary procedure; saying there isn't any is a lie, after all the effort they put into kidnapping you."

"They couldn't just invite you for tea, could they?"

"……" Zhang Haifeng remained silent.

Although I've received anti-interrogation training, that was with our own people, and during training they wouldn't deal lethal blows.

"This matter, we can't avoid it, so you must pretend to be captured and endure interrogation in order to possibly get through this crisis." Chen Yongren said.

"Understood." Zhang Haifeng replied.

He didn't say anything aloud, but knowing he was about to face real torture, to say he wasn't nervous would be nonsense.

This isn't just taking a bullet and being done; it's ongoing physical and mental torment.

"Rest assured, even if you're caught, I have a way to find you." Chen Yongren said: "No matter what, you must hold out until I come to rescue you."

With the tracking dog in hand, Zhang Haifeng's position can be displayed in real time on the map, so Chen Yongren isn't afraid of not being able to find him.

"Mm, I trust you." Zhang Haifeng replied.

"Take good care of yourself; I'll be waiting for you to return to assist with work!" Chen Yongren patted Zhang Haifeng's shoulder and left the hospital.

That old devil Sato Yusuke wants to strike at Zhang Haifeng, and Chen Yongren is also preparing in advance, giving it careful thought.

First and foremost, this absolutely cannot be a private operation.

Otherwise, it would cement that Zhang Haifeng has issues, and even I would be dragged into it.

Chen Yongren immediately thought of Office 76.

Such a fine bunch of thugs—it'd be a waste not to use them.

You damned little Jap, trying to pull a "dark under the lamp" stunt on me, huh?

This young master will today use your men to surround and crush your men!

To make this ruse more believable, Zhang Haifeng has to suffer a bit; the rescue can't be too swift, or it'll tip off the little Jap.

No matter how many of his own people he tries to strike down, kill them all—let that old bastard Zuoteng Xiongjiè have his teeth shattered and swallow them!

Although he knew about this in advance, Chen Yongren, besides doing assassinations at night, also worked normally during the day, and soon the day came when Zhang Haifeng was discharged from hospital.

As Chen Yongren anticipated.

Chen Yongren originally intended to go pick up Zhang Haifeng upon his discharge.

But instead, he was summoned by that old devil Zuoteng Xiongjiè to a meeting.

Chen Yongren feigned helplessness, having Nie Yu arrange a few people to pick up Zhang Haifeng.

Songhu Army Hospital.

Having just been discharged, Zhang Haifeng was walking down the street, hailed a rickshaw, and hadn't even sat down yet.

A black sedan without license plates suddenly pulled up behind him.

Two masked men quickly walked to either side of him.

"Who are you?" Zhang Haifeng asked.

The two stared intently at Zhang Haifeng's face for a moment, then nodded to each other.

Without further ado, they shoved a black cloth hood over his head and shoved him into the back seat of the car.

"Who are you, kidnapping people in broad daylight—do you have a death wish?"