Chapter 419: If you're not full of vigor, can you still be called a young person?

Chen Yongren pushed the door open and hurried to the desk, saying, "Report to Boss, I, your subordinate in the Military Section, have successfully captured a Japanese spy; here is his confession, please review it."

Saying this, Chen Yongren handed Changze Youjie's confession to the boss.

Taking the confession, the boss's expression showed surprise; he knew Chen Yongren had captured a spy.

But unexpectedly, in less than an hour, Chen Yongren had obtained the Japanese spy's confession.

"Yongren, you really gave me a big surprise." The boss glanced at Chen Yongren and immediately began flipping through Changze Youjie's confession.

Seeing Chen Yongren's interrogation method, which actually involved performing a live dissection on Changze Youjie, the boss couldn't help feeling his teeth go sore.

This kid has quite a variety of tricks, but being able to obtain intelligence is a good thing.

Upon further thought.

After returning from Songhu, Chen Yongren had indeed grown a lot.

Not only had he become more steady, but even his methods for dealing with Japanese spies had become more brutal; ordinary torture devices could no longer satisfy him.

Ordinary people cannot learn this kind of method.

Presumably after this case is concluded.

Chen Yongren's fearsome reputation will resound thoroughly in Yu City!

The boss continued flipping through the confession, nodding uncontrollably: "The contact methods and code words have all been extracted; Yongren, I knew you wouldn't let me down."

Just as he was worrying how to ferret out this rat, Chen Yongren had him apprehended and brought right before his eyes.

He really is a talent.

But when the boss saw how the Japanese spy had obtained the information—by eavesdropping openly in front of many team members—he could hardly believe his own eyes.

This leak method was completely beyond the boss's expectations; it could even be said to be somewhat absurd.

The boss suddenly felt the urge to curse someone.

Even if one were to say that the Japanese had deciphered part of the Military Statistics Bureau's telegraph codes, that would still be more bearable than this situation.

Damn, it's so embarrassing!

"Damn it, this bunch of idiots, they've forgotten everything I taught them." The boss slammed the desk hard, venting his dissatisfaction.

The wooden desk made a bang-bang sound under the boss's slaps.

Hiss…

Damn it.

He slapped too hard.

The boss's palm turned red, the corners of his mouth twitched twice; he was about to rub his palm to ease the pain when he suddenly realized Chen Yongren was still nearby.

No.

Can't let Chen Yongren notice, otherwise where would I put this face of mine?

No.

I've already noticed.

Chen Yongren burst out laughing inside, while his face remained calm.

"Yongren, you performed excellently this time; I will continue to request merit for you!" The boss's expression unchanged, he walked up to Chen Yongren and, taking the opportunity to pat his shoulder, eased the pain in his palm.

Unbeknownst to him, the boss's address to Chen Yongren grew increasingly familiar.

Exceptional ability, deep background, will earn merit, and his image is also excellent.

He is practically a born propaganda template.

Most importantly, the higher-ups like him a lot.

Such talent has limitless prospects.

"This isn't solely my achievement; I was able to obtain Changze Youjie's statement so smoothly because Section Chief Wang Jinhu and his team also contributed a lot." Since he said he would request merit for Wang Jinhu, Chen Yongren naturally wouldn't forget.

Anyway, it's just a free favor, a matter of a few words; I gave you the chance—if it's still useless, then you can't blame me.

Hearing this, the boss also understood Chen Yongren's meaning.

Sharing credit, not hogging it—everyone gets a piece.

Look.

Being modest, not arrogant despite favor, not greedy for credit.

Who wouldn't like a person like that?

If it were anyone else in the Military Statistics Bureau who had earned Chen Yongren's achievements, their tails would likely be stuck up to the sky.

The boss continued to look at Dujuan's confession.

Seeing agent Dujuan trying to obtain clues from the Yellow Weasel Team, he couldn't help laughing out loud; those little Japanese devils in Songhu had indeed been thoroughly dealt with by Chen Yongren.

The Japanese spy investigating the Yellow Weasel was ultimately caught by the Yellow Weasel.

This can also be considered their karmic retribution.

Being able to obtain these confessions in an extremely short time is sufficient proof of Chen Yongren's ability.

"Yongren, don't waste time; strike while the iron is hot—you must find a way to uncover Changze Youjie's superiors and root out the other members of the High Mountain Team!" The boss closed the confession, his expression grave.

"Yes!" Chen Yongren replied, sitting upright.

Having once taken down their team leader, he could do it again.

"If team member Changze Youjie were to remain out of contact for a long time, it would surely draw the attention of their superiors, who would then certainly all go into hiding!" The boss's face darkened, he shook his head and couldn't help but say.

"Yongren, you're still somewhat impulsive; when you discovered its identity, you should have reported it to me first!"

"Then we would deliberately let it go, using false information to lure out the person behind it!"

"Suddenly apprehending Changze Youjie amounts to personally cutting off a line."

"Japanese spies don't have 'I am a Japanese spy' written on their faces, so hurry up and catch me those words."

Hearing this, Chen Yongren remained expressionless; from the boss's perspective, that indeed should be the case.

But don't say it.

In my opinion, the Japanese spy's face literally reads "I am a Japanese spy."

But this remark obviously can't be said directly to the boss; otherwise he'd surely think I've gone mad.

Chen Yongren said over the channel: "Boss, I'm doing this for a reason."

"Oh?" the boss replied cheerfully: "What reason?"

"Startle the snake by beating the grass." Chen Yongren said: "We can't be sure whether there is a Japanese‑turned spy inside the Military Statistics Bureau, or even within the Military Science Section."

"Just grab it and bring it back; if there's an insider, it will surely panic and try to leak this information."

"I've already ordered that no one is allowed to discuss this matter."

"If it leaks, we can narrow the scope down to the Military Science Section."

"Continue." The boss, expressionless, continued.

Chen Yongren said: "As for its going online, Nagasawa Yusuke frequently transmits intelligence; its online presence will surely also often go check the situation."

"As long as we keep an eye on its residence, we're bound to find something."

"Boss, I can guarantee that within half a month, I'll deliver all the members of the High Mountain Team hiding in Yu City right to you!"

Chen Yongren had originally wanted to say three days, but after thinking it over, that boast was too big; saying it outright would backfire, so it's better to give a rough time instead.

"Half a month?" the boss exclaimed.

Chen Yongren nodded: "Half a month!"

"Good!" The boss pondered for a moment, then nodded and said: "I'd like to see if you can pull it off!"

"If you can't do it, you might as well not be the Action Group Leader; just honestly bear all the losses!"

"No problem." Chen Yongren was full of confidence.

I, the young master, have a bunch of skills at hand; why would I worry about failing to catch a little Japanese spy?

"Good!" The boss laughed loudly: "I haven't seen such a big‑mouthed young person in ages!"

"Yongren, don't blame me for not warning you—you still have a chance to back out."

"Being young and hot‑headed isn't a good thing!"

Chen Yongren straightened up, proudly saying: "If you're not hot‑blooded, can you even call yourself young?"