Chapter 45: Using Lü Yan as Bait

Liu Ying's expression was grave as she repeated the newly obtained information to Liu Shuyun.

After thinking, Liu Ying still restrained herself from telling Liu Shuyun that Chen Yongren had already been wiretapped by them.

"If they defected to the Japanese, wouldn't we be in great danger?" Liu Shuyun said, somewhat worried.

Liu Ying said lightly: "Our identity hasn't been exposed again, what's there to fear?"

Pausing, Liu Ying asked again: "Girl, if he really has a problem, do you know what to do?"

Liu Shuyun looked at Liu Ying and said firmly: "Rest assured, if Chen Yongren really has a problem."

"I will definitely deal with him without hesitation!"

As they were speaking, a knock sounded at the door.

"Come in." Liu Ying said.

A Cai hurried in, saying: "Madam, Miss, Chen Yongren and Zhang Haifeng have returned."

Liu Ying and Liu Shuyun exchanged a glance.

"So early?" Liu Shuyun said in surprise.

These past few days we hadn't seen Chen Yongren and the others during the day; how is it that as soon as the Shanghai station chief died, they came back?

Could it be that they really have a problem?

Seeing Liu Shuyun's expression off, Liu Ying gently patted her shoulder and comforted: "Stay calm, everything remains as before; whatever you do, don't let them notice anything amiss."

Liu Shuyun nodded and followed Liu Ying out.

"A Ren, why are you back so early today?" Liu Ying asked, feigning curiosity.

Liu Shuyun's gaze toward Chen Yongren was complex, but she quickly masked it: "Have you figured out what business to do?"

Although Liu Shuyun concealed it well.

But Chen Yongren still caught the subtle change in her expression.

Chen Yongren didn't hesitate; he immediately activated his Insight.

The inner voices of Liu Shuyun, Liu Ying, and A Cai appeared in Chen Yongren's ears.

"Is Chen Xing's death related to you?"

"I would rather you be in the Red Party than see you betray the country and become a traitor."

"Lü Yan, accompanied by Japanese spies, killed Chen Xing; what use are Chen Yongren and the two of them?"

"Are they traitors now? If so, why did they come back?"

"Can we find Lü Yan through them?"

Hearing the inner voices in his ears, Chen Yongren silently thought, "Indeed."

"These people from the Party Affairs Department really get information fast—how long has it been since Chen Xing's incident, and they already know?"

"After great effort to shake off suspicion, they are now suspected again by the Party Affairs Department."

Chen Yongren increasingly wants to kill Lü Yan.

Zhang Haifeng completely follows Chen Yongren's lead, instinctively looking at him.

Chen Yongren's words carried a hint of helplessness: "I haven't figured it out yet; business is hard."

Thanks to the God-tier Acting skill, Chen Yongren's expression and tone can only be described as utterly natural.

"This guy, his acting is really good; if we hadn't sent someone to tail you, knowing you've always been in Hongkou, we might really have been fooled by you," Liu Ying laughed.

"Shanghai is just like that—making money isn't easy, and business can't be rushed."

"Since you're back early, let's all have lunch together."

"A Cai."

"Yes, madam, I'll get ready right away." A Cai replied and headed toward the kitchen.

……

Hongkou, a certain villa.

After eliminating Chen Xing, the station chief of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Shanghai, and wiping out the remaining remnants, Sakai Mieko arranged for Lü Yan to reside here.

Discovering Lü Yan's value, Sakai Mieko even assigned over ten agents to protect his safety.

Lü Yan was sitting on the goatskin sofa, surveying the lavishly decorated villa, rubbing his hands and asking: "Miss Sakai, this villa is really mine?"

"Of course." Sakai Mieko smiled faintly: "As long as you're willing to cooperate with the locust army, we can give you any life you desire."

"Hai, Miss Sakai, from today on I will surely spare no effort, working hard for the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity of Great Japan!" Lü Yan hurriedly nodded.

"Yo..." Sakai Mieko nodded satisfactorily, just about to speak,

when a subordinate rushed over, bowing deeply: "Section Chief, something has happened!"

Hearing this, Sakai Mieko frowned and asked: "What's wrong?"

"The Birdwatch Team has been out of contact for a long time; we sent people to check the situation and found all members dead at their hidden location." The Japanese spy whispered in her ear.

"Team Leader Crow also died in the safe house."

Sakai Mieko widened her eyes in disbelief: "When did this happen?"

He hadn't expected the Chinese agents' retaliation to come this quickly.

"It should have been from last night to this early morning." The Japanese spy continued in her ear, speaking rapidly: "Besides the Birdwatch Team, other spy units have also been frequently attacked."

"Baka!"

Sakai Mieko cursed angrily,

Could it be that reinforcements from the Military Intelligence Bureau have arrived?

She quickly calmed down, looking at Lü Yan on the sofa, and an idea instantly formed in her mind.

After giving a few instructions to her subordinates, she hurriedly got into a car and headed for the consulate.

Coincidentally, she saw the usually arrogant Yanping Tarō, now bent waist like a shrimp, respectfully helping a middle-aged man into the car.

A middle-aged man wore a splendid kimono, with gold chrysanthemum patterns embroidered on the clothing.

This guy is no one else.

He is none other than Prince Xiu Cai of the Qi Chuangong house of the Riben Locust Bureau.

the rank of Lieutenant General

In the headquarters of the Riben Special Higher Police, the most powerful official is a full-fledged War Hawk.

From childhood he was indoctrinated with militarist ideology, constantly dreaming of conquering Huaxia, and advocating the theory of mass slaughter.

For every piece of Huaxia territory conquered, they would immediately launch a massacre on the spot, exterminate the natives, and send the island's populace to live there.

After the Riben army captured Beiping, the officer in charge of the Riben Huaxia Special Higher Police fell ill.

Qi Chuangong Xiu Cai was then dispatched by the Military Department to Huaxia, leading all forces of the Special Higher Police in Shanghai, assisting the military, dealing with the Chinese army and government.

Only after the car left did Jiu Jing Mei Hui Zi quickly step forward and report the newly obtained information to Yan Ping Tai Lang.

"What?" Yan Ping Tai Lang's heart jolted: "The Shanghai station of the Military Intelligence Bureau has already suffered heavy blows; how could they have the capability to do this?"

"Perhaps the Military Intelligence Bureau's reinforcements have arrived." Jiu Jing Mei Hui Zi's face tightened; seeing Yan Ping Tai Lang's face darken, she hastily stepped forward respectfully.

"I think they certainly also know now that the news of Chen Xing's death is out, and they are investigating this."

"So I, your humble servant, plan to use Lu Yan as bait to lure out the hidden Military Intelligence Bureau Special Agents in the dark, then net them all!"

"Yoixi!" Yan Ping Tai Lang's expression eased somewhat, his eyes flashing with cold light, he shouted angrily: "No matter who it is, we must drag them all out; we absolutely cannot let them hinder our plans!"

"Starting today, His Highness the Prince will preside over work in Hongkou."

"The General has already ordered that General Zhang's head must be cut off."

"If we fail to accomplish this, we fear we will all have to commit seppuku before him!"

"Besides General Zhang, the hidden agents can also begin operations."

"Launching an attack against the confirmed targets, assassinate the National Government officials in Shanghai, cause as much chaos as possible, and provoke panic among the Chinese people!"

"The foolish Chinese people dream of waging war against us; this time we will definitely give them a painful lesson!"

"Hai!" Jiu Jing Mei Hui Zi snapped to attention.

"Go make the arrangements!" Yan Ping Tai Lang said.