Agent: Intercepting Yu Manli at the start!

Chapter 13 Qiao Yu is hiding too well!

Chen Shan really had no choice.

One path is to continue being Araki's puppet, only to have his identity exposed sooner or later and end up dead in the street;

The other option is to grit your teeth and return to the Shang Mansion to lie low, a perilous path, but one with room for maneuver.

Refuse? The Military Intelligence Bureau's interrogation room and the Military Police's torture chamber are both waiting for him.

Agree? I might not give birth, but at least there's still a chance to try.

He remained silent for a long time before finally raising his eyes, his gaze calm and direct as he looked at Zhou Xiao: "Mr. Zhou, I'll join forces with you."

"Okay!" Zhou Xiao nodded, his tone resolute. "I'll take responsibility for the safety of your entire family."

Chen Shan paused briefly, then lowered his voice: "Araki let slip before he died—there's another spy he planted inside the second location, codenamed 'Sakura.' I still don't know who he is."

"I know," Zhou Xiao said without hesitation. "Sakura is Qiao Yu from the Action Section."

"Qiao Yu?" Chen Shan's pupils contracted sharply, and he stared intently at Zhou Xiao. "Are you sure?"

"Absolutely true." Zhou Xiao said decisively, "Before eliminating Araki, we must first remove this thorn."

Before the words were finished, the office door was gently pushed open.

A subordinate leaned in halfway and nodded to Chen Shan: "Section Chief Xiao, Director Guan requests your presence."

"Coming right away." Chen Shan stood up in response, turned to look at Zhou Xiao, and asked in his eyes.

"Tell us everything." Zhou Xiao's voice was extremely soft, yet every word was clear. "Sixth Brother Zheng Yaoxian is personally overseeing things; you can't hide it from him. Admit what you should admit, don't try to deny it."

"Understood." Chen Shan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he didn't hesitate any longer.

A moment later, the two walked side by side into the director's office.

Inside the room, Guan Yongshan and Zheng Yaoxian were sitting on the sofa, one as calm and composed as a bell, the other with a sharp and ruthless aura.

"Director Guan, Sixth Brother, is there something you need?" Chen Shan stopped and spoke calmly.

Guan Yongshan raised his hand to indicate, "Sixth Brother wants to see the injury on your neck."

"Okay." Chen Shan lifted his collar, revealing the bullet wound that had already scabbed over but still looked gruesome.

Three months later, the scar turned white and raised, with clear edges, like a frozen lightning bolt.

Zheng Yaoxian stood up and walked closer, bending down to examine Chen Shan closely for a few seconds before sitting down, crossing his legs, his gaze fixed on Chen Shan like a hook: "Section Chief Xiao? Confess now, and you'll suffer less. Once the torture instruments are brought in, it won't be time to negotiate."

Based solely on that secret report and the old wound before him, Zheng Yaoxian was already eighty or ninety percent certain that the "Xiao Zhengguo" in front of him had long been switched.

This is the skill of the top hunter of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

They never hesitate to investigate traitors and spies.

When faced with external enemies, we will show no mercy.

Chen Shan's gaze swept over Zheng Yaoxian and Guan Yongshan, then lightly passed over Zhou Xiao beside him. After a brief pause, he finally spoke: "That's right, I'm not Xiao Zhengguo. My name is Chen Shan."

wow-

Guan Yongshan's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained impassive. He merely raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone revealing a hint of surprise: "Oh? Then who are you working for? What are you after infiltrating the Second Division?"

Chen Shan made no further attempt to conceal it.

Araki revealed everything about how he molded him into Xiao Zhengguo, how he threatened Chen Xia with his life, and how he assigned him to infiltrate the Military Intelligence Bureau.

nothing left.

Zheng Yaoxian glanced at Zhou Xiao, then asked, "Where is Araki Yui hiding now?"

"I don't know," Chen Shan answered truthfully, "but Mr. Zhou does."

"Sixth Brother, I can locate Araki." Zhou Xiao stepped forward, his tone steady. "But I have a request—please, Military Intelligence Bureau, forgive Chen Shan. He's not a traitor; he was forced into this situation. Also, I have a plan for reverse infiltration."

"Oh?" Guan Yongshan's eyes lit up, and he leaned forward slightly. "Brother Zhou, tell me about it."

Zhou Xiao said loudly, "Let Chen Shan return to the intelligence group at the Shang Mansion in Shanghai under his original identity, and become a knife we've planted in the enemy's belly."

Upon hearing this, Guan Yongshan's heart skipped a beat—this was a complete reversal of roles!

high!

So high!

No wonder Zheng Yaoxian took a liking to this kid at first glance; he's truly extraordinary.

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!" Guan Yongshan clapped his hands and laughed, turning to Zheng Yaoxian, "Sixth Brother, this move was brilliant. Chen Shan originally came from the Shang Mansion; his return is seamless!"

As the head of the second division, he was adept at weighing the pros and cons: if things went well, he would take the credit; if things went wrong, the blame would be shifted to the executors. He wouldn't lose out either way.

As for Chen Shan's fate?

He didn't even frown.

Zheng Yaoxian's gaze slowly swept over the two men. After a moment of contemplation, his voice was low but powerful: "Zhou Xiao, Chen Shan—you two write up the infiltration plan into a formal report and submit it to me. I will personally oversee this matter."

"Yes, ma'am." Zhou Xiao readily agreed.

As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze shifted to Guan Yongshan: "Director Guan, there is another Japanese spy hidden in the Second Division, codenamed 'Sakura'—it is Qiao Yu from the Action Section."

"Qiao Yu?" Guan Yongshan frowned, his tone becoming more scrutinizing. "Has he... shown any unusual behavior lately?"

"Arresting someone without any evidence will immediately cause an uproar in the second place; if torture is used to extract a confession, it will only create an even bigger mess."

"Sixth Brother, how do we handle this now?"

Zheng Yaoxian glanced at Chen Shan and said in a calm tone, "This is not difficult. Let's see how Chen Shan performs—lure the snake out of its hole."

Older gingers are more spicy.

The tactic of "luring the snake out of its hole" may sound old-fashioned, but it's surprisingly effective.

"Okay, I understand what to do." Chen Shan nodded, his voice low. "Wouldn't this count as redeeming myself through meritorious service?"

"I agree!" Zheng Yaoxian's lips curled up, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

Half an hour later, in the office of the head of the operations section.

Chen Shan sat upright at his desk, his pen gliding across the paper, his expression so focused it was almost frozen.

The door was gently pushed open.

Qiao Yu, dressed in a crisp Zhongshan suit, strode in, a plain white handkerchief clutched between her fingers. Upon seeing Chen Shan, she subtly slipped the handkerchief into her pocket, her smile gentle: "Section Chief Xiao, is there something you need?"

Chen Shan stood up, walked around behind him, and closed the door behind him with a soft click, as if he had locked onto something vital. His voice was low and hoarse: "Qiao Yu, the Military Intelligence Bureau has located Araki, and the operation to be launched tonight. You must immediately pass on the message—tell Mr. Araki to evacuate immediately."

"Section Chief Xiao's words... I don't understand." Qiao Yu frowned slightly, her eyes frank. "It's only natural for the Military Intelligence Bureau to arrest traitors. You want me to tip them off? Have you been in Shanghai too long and become spineless?"

Like.

It's so similar—that perfect blend of astonishment, a touch of sarcasm, and a hint of bewilderment, down to the perfect breathing rhythm.

"Qiao Yu, I don't have time to beat around the bush with you." Chen Shan glanced at his watch, his tone quickening. "You are the deepest nail buried in the second place of Cherry Blossom."

"Mr. Araki personally instructed me: In case of emergency, I will only contact you. I am under complete lockdown for the entire operation, and I cannot contact anyone outside or leave the building—the only one who can get in touch with Araki is you, Sakura."

Qiao Yu laughed loudly: "Section Chief Xiao, who is Araki? And what flower is Sakura? Forgive my ignorance."

"Old Joe, stop acting." Chen Shan leaned slightly forward, lowering his voice, almost touching his ear, "Sakura, time is running out, please."

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave." Qiao Yu turned to leave, but remained silent and didn't mention reporting Xiao Zhengguo.

Chen Shan didn't stop him. After the door closed, he crossed his arms, leaned against the edge of the table, and looked calm and composed.

This room had long been covered by a tight surveillance network, making every word clear and distinct—but Qiao Yu kept her mouth shut and didn't utter a single word of the truth.

This caution was indeed meticulous.

As Qiao Yu stepped out of the building and down the steps, she bumped into Zhang Li, who was carrying a stack of documents and returning.

"Qiao Yu, are you going out?"

"Um, something urgent came up." He paused slightly. "Zhang Li, what are you doing back here again?"

"The second building has suddenly been sealed off!" Zhang Li frowned. "It's completely blocked in and out. I couldn't even deliver a document to the first building because I was stuck at the door."

Qiao Yu paused for a moment, then turned around and went back.

Back in his office, a thin layer of sweat beaded on his back, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the corner of the desk—the intelligence couldn't get out, and Araki was in imminent danger.

"I have no choice but to gamble with the phone." He gritted his teeth, picked up the receiver, his fingertips clenched, and dialed a number.

Beep...beep...beep...

"Hello, this is Qiao Yu." He spoke rapidly, "Mr. Araki, evacuate immediately!"

Sending messages by phone is like licking blood off a knife's edge.

But at this moment, there is no other choice.

Qiao Yu is a Japanese puppet regime undercover agent, codenamed "Sakura".

The connection is a direct line to Araki, and even the person on the other end doesn't know his name.

The second undercover mission was not only to gather intelligence, but also to keep a close eye on Chen Shan—this newly promoted section chief had been acting very strangely lately.

Now that Chen Shan has revealed the code name to his face and ordered the message to be sent, it shows that the situation is indeed urgent and must be an emergency channel tacitly approved by Araki.

The veteran spy had the confidence of a seasoned veteran: he was certain he was well hidden and the wiretapping network couldn't detect him; and he was also right—who would have thought that the most dangerous way of communication was precisely the safest blind spot?

It's dark under the lamp.

His methods were shrewd and meticulous; every step was calculated.

He overlooked one crucial factor: this time, his opponent was Zhou Xiao.

Snap! Bang!

Just as the microphone was put back into the fork spring, the door was kicked open—Zhou Xiao, Chen Shan, Guan Yongshan, and Zheng Yaoxian stood in the doorway, their shadows cast on the ground like four drawn swords.

Qiao Yu's pupils contracted, but she still managed a smile: "Director Guan, Section Chief Xiao... why are you here together?"

"Why are you here?" Guan Yongshan strode in, his voice like iron: "Qiao Yu, I really didn't expect you to be able to hang up the Japanese dog tag so securely!"

"Director Guan, that's a strong statement!" His Adam's apple bobbed, and his right hand quietly slid towards the edge of the drawer. "What...do you mean by this?"

"Still pretending?" Guan Yongshan sneered. "Don't you know who you were calling just now?"

Honestly, Qiao Yu is hiding her true feelings very well.

The second round of investigations and four political reviews were all handled flawlessly by him.

If Zhou Xiao hadn't suddenly appeared, this thorn in the side would probably have pierced through the entire Military Intelligence Bureau building.

With her escape route cut off, Qiao Yu suddenly sprang into action—the drawer popped open, and the cold glint of a gun barrel flashed, pointing directly at Zheng Yaoxian's brow!

Zheng Yaoxian, the sixth brother of the Military Intelligence Bureau, was the number one hunter whom the Japanese hated to the bone and feared like a tiger.

Therefore, the person Qiao Yu really wanted to kill was neither Chen Shan nor Guan Yongshan, but Zheng Yaoxian!

When Qiao Yu caught sight of Chen Shan standing shoulder to shoulder with them, his heart sank—his identity had already been exposed. But he still forced himself to remain calm, feigning compliance, hoping to buy some time and find an opening to strike a fatal blow.