Chapter 7: New Discovery

Military Intelligence Bureau.

Action Section.

Section Chief's Office.

Lin Dayou was reporting to Shen Mingchen: "Section Chief, since the Japanese spies wanted to move against the mayor, why would they leave so many photos?"

"Even if they wanted to act, for operational safety they should have destroyed the photos; they shouldn't have left such obvious evidence."

"These Japanese spies are tough, and Watanabe Shun is only a minor leader; he shouldn't have made such a rookie mistake."

"If Watanabe Shun had destroyed the photos, even if we captured him alive, as long as he held out until the assassination ended, we would have no recourse."

Shen Mingchen sat at his desk, silently and seriously examining the photos seized from Watanabe Shun's hands.

At first he felt nothing, but after Lin Dayou's remark, Shen Mingchen also sensed that the little devils seemed to be brewing a bigger plot.

It's fine to carry photos during an operation, but when the photo's owner is a high official like the mayor of Gold Hill, it becomes highly problematic.

This Black Dog Team is very likely just a bait.

"Dayou, tell me the truth: who told you these photos were problematic?" Shen Mingchen looked up at Lin Dayou.

Shen Mingchen knew Lin Dayou's character well; such minor details would not escape him.

If not for an outsider's reminder, given his nature, he would never have noticed.

Because, based on the information the Action Section has obtained so far,

this operation is practically perfect.

Capture, evidence discovery, interrogation, case solving—the procedure has no flaws whatsoever.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from your sharp eyes, Chief." Lin Dayou scratched his head embarrassedly.

"Cut the flattery, just speak." Shen Mingchen tapped his fingers lightly on the desk.

Lin Dayou said: "Come to think of it, we also owe thanks to A Ren."

"A Ren?"

Shen Mingchen thought for a moment: "You mean Chen Yongren, the one who saved your life in the explosion?"

"Exactly, it's him." Lin Dayou continued: "On the way to arresting Xu Chen, he mentioned how to guarantee information security, and that suddenly made me realize the photos were problematic."

Shen Mingchen's eyes flashed; after thinking a moment, he picked up the receiver and said coldly: "Get me the Interrogation Section."

The phone connected.

Shen Mingchen said directly: "Old Wang, those few spies we caught today are problematic."

"How fresh, can Japanese spies ever be problem-free?" Wang Jinhu laughed: "I'm just writing a report; don't worry, my brothers will make sure they get a full meal!"

"I don't mean that." Shen Mingchen got straight to the point: "I suspect the purpose of this Japanese spy group is far from simple."

"You've worked hard today; assign a few more men, split them up and interrogate simultaneously—no matter how tight-lipped they are, we must pry something out!"

"If any one of their statements differs, we can't stop; another day I'll treat you to drinks!"

Hearing the seriousness in Shen Mingchen's tone, Wang Jinhu stopped joking: "No problem, I'll take care of this!"

Since these spies are problematic, we'll just use the simplest Great Memory Restoration Technique.

"Remember, the others don't matter, but that guy Watanabe Shun—under no circumstances should you kill him; I suspect he definitely knows something!" Shen Mingchen said solemnly.

"Rest assured, I've been doing this for years; I know what I'm doing." Wang Jinhu gave his guarantee.

The phone was hung up.

Shen Mingchen furrowed his brows.

Although he is a member of the Action Section, he is also one of the trusted aides of the Second Department Chief.

His intelligence analysis ability is also not too bad.

According to Lin Dayou's report,

The Action Section, in the homes of those four Japanese spies, found not only explosives, cosmetics clothing, a map of the Gold Hill Nursing Home, and detailed information on Ma Junchao's bodyguards.

Moreover, there were tickets for ships and trains leaving Gold Hill; they clearly intended to flee after assassinating the mayor.

But if their target wasn't the mayor of Gold Hill, what could it be?

Because Japanese spy activity in Gold Hill City was frequent and rampant, the National Government had canceled many events and meetings.

Now that the Action Section has captured a complete Japanese spy team, under normal circumstances the spies would lie low for a while.

Some of the National Government's activities and meetings would also gradually resume.

This procedure is clear to Lin Dayou.

But lately there have been many activities and many meetings; just which one are the little devils aiming at?

If we really had to check them one by one, when would we finish?

Lin Dayou poured Shen Mingchen another cup of water and asked curiously: "Section Chief, why has Zhao Siyuan come to us for no reason?"

Upon mentioning him, Shen Mingchen gave a cold snort: "This guy claims Watanabe Shun is related to a case of their Party Affairs Department and wants to take him back for interrogation."

Saying that, Shen Mingchen slammed the desk several times: "Damn it, those Party Affairs Department guys, poking into internal affairs and causing chaos, now they dare to reach into the Military Intelligence Department, even using the Section Chief of Section One to pressure me—he really thinks we're easy to bully!"

Lin Dayou, being tactful, didn't respond and handed the water cup to Shen Mingchen.

After picking up his tea cup and taking a sip, Shen Mingchen asked again: "Tell me in detail about Chen Yongren."

"Chen Yongren's background is clean." Lin Dayou said.

That first sentence made Shen Mingchen a little pleased; a member who can stand scrutiny will have more possibilities later.

"His older brother Chen Yongyi was originally the deputy captain of Action First Team, but he sacrificed himself during an operation to capture Japanese spies." Lin Dayou added.

"Dragon elder brother, tiger younger brother—no wonder Chen Yongren performed outstandingly in this operation." Shen Mingchen nodded satisfied.

Seems he sensed Shen Mingchen's interest in Chen Yongren, Lin Dayou said: "Section Chief, otherwise I'll have the General Affairs Section pull Chen Yongren's file for you."

After pondering a moment, Shen Mingchen nodded: "That would be good."

"I'll get ready right away!" Lin Dayou briskly walked out.

A team captain was injured and hospitalized, the deputy captain also had no one to take over, we can't always be without a leader; it's time to find a pillar.

Lin Dàyou had just walked out of the office.

A telephone ring suddenly sounded.

An internal call?

Shen Mingchen hastily opened the left drawer, picked up the phone and answered.

"Boss!"

Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Shen Mingchen said respectfully.

"Berin, the old man already knows that you successfully captured an entire Japanese spy team."

"He is very pleased with our performance this time; perhaps soon our Military Intelligence Department will be able to become completely independent." The boss's words carried a hint of joy.

"Don't get too excited just yet." The boss added: "Just received the news, the old man has decided to continue holding the joint conference in three days."

Shen Mingchen was somewhat surprised: "Why, wasn't the old man worried that the frequent activities of Japanese spies would affect the committee's safety, and thus it was temporarily cancelled?"

"The old man thinks that after losing a spy team, the Japanese will suspend their operations; this is a period of safety." The boss's voice finally showed some fluctuation.

Recently the domestic situation is very tense, the old man is also worried…

Upon mentioning this, the boss's tone was vague, unwilling to say more.

Shen Mingchen said: "Boss, regarding today's capture operation, we have made another new discovery."