r18novel What truth did Chapter 129 uncover?
What truth did Chapter 129 uncover?
That evening, Zhou Xiao and Li Xiaonan had dinner together, behaving intimately and naturally, acting like a couple deeply in love, deceiving all the onlookers.
After the meal, Zhou Xiao personally escorted Li Xiaonan back to the film studio.
Before getting out of the car, Li Xiaonan turned to look at Zhou Xiao, her tone grave: "Zhou Xiao, be extremely careful. Right now, the chiefs of the Special Higher Police and the Military Police have all been killed, and we don't even know who their successors will be. You must be extra cautious in your actions."
Zhou Xiao nodded: "Understood."
Up to this point, his covert operation has been flawless.
The only person who had ever suspected him, Ken Oshima, was secretly eliminated by Mingtai at Zhou Xiao's arrangement before he could delve deeper into the clues. Now, within the entire Special Higher Police in Shanghai, no one questions his identity whatsoever.
After getting out of the car, the two hugged and kissed in front of their colleagues at the film studio, acting with great passion.
A play must always be performed in its entirety.
For Zhou Xiao and Li Xiaonan, it was unclear whether this was just an act or if there was a hidden meaning behind it.
The next morning, Zhou Xiao planned to meet his sixth brother, Zheng Yaoxian.
Recent events have been unpredictable, and to ensure the safety of both sides, he has not dared to show his face—the list of "Project Celestial" that he obtained is still in his own hands and has not yet been handed over to Zheng Yaoxian.
He drove close to the Oriental Apartments, circled the area, and carefully observed the situation.
Unexpectedly, they ran into a large group of people from Shang Mansion near the apartment.
Ever since Wang Manchun publicly revealed Zheng Yaoxian's whereabouts in Shanghai, intelligence agencies from all walks of life have been on the move. Anyone who can capture Sixth Brother, one of the "Eight Great Vajras" of the Military Intelligence Bureau, would be performing a monumental feat, enough to make a name for themselves in the intelligence community.
Zhou Xiao's heart tightened: Why are so many people from the Shang Mansion suddenly appearing around here? Could it be that Zheng Yaoxian's hideout has been exposed?
Just as I was pondering this, a familiar figure came into view—
Chen Shan.
He was standing on the street corner, calmly directing the deployment.
Zhou Xiao immediately parked his car, got out, and walked straight towards him: "Captain Chen, are you on a mission?"
Chen Shan raised his eyes and smiled: "Just a routine inspection."
Among the various agencies under the Special Higher Police, Chen Shan was one of the few who knew the truth: he was aware of Zhou Xiao's background in the Military Intelligence Bureau and had also met Zheng Yaoxian in person.
Back in the mountain city, Chen Shan impersonated Xiao Zhengguo to infiltrate the Military Intelligence Bureau, but was exposed on the spot by Zhou Xiao, who was well-versed in "The Awakening of Insects," and Zheng Yaoxian, who was meticulous. Later, it was Zhou Xiao who managed to rescue his sister Chen Xia.
But he was unaware that Zhou Xiao's true trump card was his identity as an underground Communist Party member.
However, Zhou Xiao was not worried that he would betray him.
"Just a routine patrol?" Zhou Xiao's gaze darkened slightly. "Or have you already uncovered some information?"
Chen Shan gently shook his head: "Not yet."
Zhou Xiao glanced at the Shang Mansion operatives who were on guard outside, then smiled and said, "I won't bother you any longer. I'll take my leave now."
Before he finished speaking, he had already turned around, gotten back into his car, and driven away.
With the Shang family's spies everywhere, this is certainly not the right time to see Sixth Brother.
Special Operations Headquarters.
Due to the successive deaths of the heads of the military police and the Special Higher Police, the actual jurisdiction of the headquarters has now been transferred to the Special Affairs Committee under the Wang Jingwei regime.
Zhou Xiao was one of the members of that committee.
The surface of Shanghai returned to peace for a moment.
But Zhou Xiao had a vague feeling that something was wrong—how could the news of Shirakawa Yoshinori's death have gone unnoticed for so long? Could it be that no one had ever stepped into the confidential archives?
As he was pondering his next move, the telephone on the table suddenly rang.
Zhou Xiao picked up the receiver: "Hello, this is Zhou Xiao."
A report came from the other end of the phone: "Director Zhou, Shen Fang from the Special Affairs Committee wishes to see you. He asked if it's a convenient time for you?"
Shen Fang?
That special agent commissioner who was just transferred from Nanjing?
Zhou Xiao hesitated for a moment: "Please let him in."
A moment later, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
The door opened, and Shen slowly walked in.
Zhou Xiao stood up to greet him with a warm smile: "Committee Member Shen, you've arrived? Please have a seat."
The two sat down.
Shen Fang said, "Director Zhou has been incredibly busy lately, taking down several Kuomintang liaison stations and managing to bring some peace back to Shanghai, which was in complete chaos. He's saved us a lot of trouble."
Ultimately, although Shen Fang held the title of member of the Special Affairs Committee and nominally oversaw various intelligence agencies, he was in reality a figurehead—he had neither real power nor did he interfere in frontline intelligence operations.
He was well aware of this awkward situation.
Zhou Xiao smiled modestly: "Committee Member Shen, you are too kind. It is just my job, nothing to mention."
He paused, then asked, "I wonder if Commissioner Shen has taken time out of his busy schedule to come here? Is there something important to discuss?"
Shen Fang waved his hand: "Busy? Busy with what? I'm just a figurehead."
"I'm here today to report for duty at Special Operations Headquarters. Based on orders from higher command and the opinion of the Special Higher Police, I'm taking over as deputy head of the Intelligence Section."
"Previously, I worked in the Nanjing Security Bureau, where I was the deputy head of the intelligence section. I should be able to get up to speed quickly in terms of the job."
"I hope Director Zhou will continue to offer guidance and support in the future."
Before his death, Xian Daofeng haphazardly rearranged personnel: ordinary staff member Lan Yanzhi was promoted to head of the intelligence section, Feng Manna became deputy head, and Zhou Xiao was promoted to head of the action department.
Later, when Ken Oshima was reinstated, he only transferred Zhou Xiao back to the position of head of the intelligence department, without making any other personnel changes. Lan Yanzhi then inexplicably secured the position of section chief.
After Feng Manna went to prison, the position of deputy section chief became vacant.
Now that Shen Fang has been transferred to this position, it is quite natural.
But Zhou Xiaowan never expected that the Shen Fang in front of him was the person codenamed "Wind Chime".
Shen Fang was appointed as the deputy head of the intelligence section at the Special Operations Headquarters, which was a lateral transfer—after all, when he was in Nanjing, he was also the deputy head of the intelligence section of the Security Department.
Now, however, he has another title: "Member of the Special Affairs Committee."
Zhou Xiao nodded with a smile: "We would certainly welcome Commissioner Shen to serve as the deputy head of the intelligence section at our Special Operations Headquarters. But to be honest, with your qualifications and abilities, it might be a bit of a waste for you to take on the role of a deputy head."
Shen Fang chuckled lightly: "There's nothing I can do. There are just too many capable people under the Special Higher Police. I, Shen, am relatively inexperienced and have little influence. I'm already content to have managed to become a deputy section chief."
"As I always say, I hope Director Zhou will continue to offer guidance and support in the future."
Zhou Xiao waved his hand: "You're too kind. I'll definitely take care of you."
"However, there are currently vacancies in the Special Higher Police and the Military Police, and the new Military Police captain and the head of the Special Higher Police have not yet been decided. It is not impossible that the new officials might take drastic measures as soon as they take office and remove me, the section chief, to a sinecure."
"So people are feeling uneasy right now. Committee Member Shen was transferred from Nanjing. He has a strong background and many connections. We'll have to rely on your support in the future."
Shen Fang nodded in agreement, "Of course. We all work under Mr. Wang, so helping each other out is simply our duty."
"By the way, I'll be reporting to the Special Operations Headquarters tomorrow. I hope our cooperation will be smooth and successful from now on."
"It's a pleasure to work with you." Zhou Xiao stood up and shook hands firmly with Shen Fang.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Shen Fang took his leave.