The voice that suddenly came from the corner made Shen Le's heart jump. He was so familiar with the voice that he knew who it was just by hearing it once!

A figure emerged from the corner, appearing under the light, his face clearly visible. The newcomer was none other than Wen Hao, a former subordinate of Shen Le and now the controller of Nanjing No. 21!

Upon seeing Wen Hao appear, Shen Le sighed softly, his tense and stiff body slowly relaxing as he looked around.

Wen Hao knew what he was looking for, shrugged slightly, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'm the only one here. I've been waiting for you for quite a while!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Le relaxed, stepped forward, walked to the table, picked up the thermos, poured herself a glass of water, took a sip, turned around and sat down. Without looking up, she asked, "How did you find me?"

Wen Hao, like Shen Le, came to the table and sat in a chair opposite him. He replied nonchalantly, "The Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics' methods haven't improved over the years. I know Lao Yan; he's quite meticulous in his actions, but he can't endure hardship and can't hold his temper. I've been sweeping through the east of the city, and they still dare to linger. It's only a matter of time before something goes wrong."

Upon hearing this, Shen Le couldn't help but curse inwardly. Sure enough, it was the same old problem. The reason why the agents of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics suffered repeated setbacks and heavy losses behind enemy lines was largely because they lacked strict discipline before the war. Their members relied on their privileges, lived relatively well, and couldn't endure hardship.

As a result, once the war began, the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) agents who had infiltrated enemy-occupied areas were unable to adapt to the brutal struggle and harsh environment. Many of them simply surrendered to the enemy to gain benefits. Even those who persevered developed some bad habits in this regard.

The eastern part of Nanjing is the most prosperous area in the city compared to other districts. It is densely populated and lined with various shops. In addition to legitimate businesses, there are also many dance halls, gambling dens, cinemas, and even brothels and opium dens. All sorts of people gather here. Needless to say, it was here that the members of the action team were targeted by Shen Le.

Shen Le continued, "In the past month, I have arrested four people in the east of the city. I have already found out all the details about the action team. In fact, I found this place yesterday, but there were too many people around, so I took the opportunity to sneak over here today."

Upon hearing this, Shen Le turned to look at Wen Hao, and after a long while, asked in a cold voice, "What, you really came here on your own? Instead of arresting me, you're going to ask your Japanese masters for credit?"

Wen Hao spread his hands and gave a wry smile: "Director, you're joking!"

Shen Le said irritably, "Then what are you doing here? Coming here to chat with this old man? Don't call me Director anymore, I can't take that title. You, on the other hand, are the head of the Special Agent Headquarters, all that power and prestige you've had!"

Before the war, Shen Le served as the director of the Nanjing Investigation Office of the Central Party Affairs Investigation Department for a long time. Being in the central government and holding great power, his subordinates all called him Director. Even today, Wen Hao still does not change his title.

Upon hearing this, Wen Hao's face immediately turned red. For so many years, he had followed Shen Le by her side and called her "Director" for many years, never using any other title. Shen Le's sarcastic remark left him momentarily speechless.

Seeing Wen Hao's somewhat embarrassed expression, Shen Le stopped provoking him and asked directly, "What exactly are you planning to do? If you're not here to arrest me, are you here to rejoin the Kuomintang?"

In fact, Shen Le had no illusions about the latter situation. Wen Hao's current status in the puppet government was incomparable to his previous status in the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

Previously, in the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS), Wen Hao was merely the head of an intelligence group under him, at most a mid-level backbone. But now, in the puppet government, Wen Hao is the head of intelligence with great power, directly controlling the "No. 21" intelligence department. As the saying goes, it's already a favor to show that they haven't tied him up and sent him to the Japanese.

Upon hearing Shen Le's question, Wen Hao quickly replied, "Of course, I've come here this time to have a proper talk with you. I heard that you were replacing Lu Yuannan as the head of the Su-Hu District, and I've been looking for an opportunity to meet you ever since. But for the past six months, you've been elusive, and I haven't had a chance to meet you."

"Talk? You don't actually think I'd be like you, willingly serving the Japanese, do you? You're dreaming!"

I once regarded you as a confidant and a brother, and promoted you from an investigator in another province all the way to the head of the intelligence group in Nanjing. I have done you some favors, but how did you repay me?

Do you know? Because you betrayed me to save your own life, I was framed by Sheng Xianghuai and his gang, almost imprisoned, lost my position, and my brothers left or scattered. My situation plummeted!

Originally, I thought this was for the best; at least I could live a few peaceful days hiding in Chongqing, the rear area. But then you went to Nanjing and formed this so-called "Number Twenty-One," causing quite a stir. As a result, I was dragged out from the shadows, given a transfer order, and thrown here to do your defection work. Haven't I suffered enough because of you? In the end, am I supposed to sell myself to the enemy? You might as well just shoot me dead and be done with it!

Shen Le grew angrier as she spoke, pointing at Wen Hao and giving him a dressing down, completely forgetting her current predicament.

Upon hearing Shen Le's words, Wen Hao's face turned pale and then red, filled with shame. Shen Le's words were all true. Shen Le had taught him and shown him kindness, but in the end, she was implicated by him and ended up in her current situation. Wen Hao could be ruthless to others, but he simply couldn't be ruthless to Shen Le. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to come and talk to Shen Le.

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