At the residence of Green Gang boss Chen Ting, Lei Daming gave Chen Ting a detailed report on the information he had uncovered and obtained.

“Master, last night’s commotion was quite significant. This was the second large-scale assassination attempt by government agents more than a year ago. However, last time they were targeting Lu Tianqiao, but this time they were directly confronting Japanese agents. Fortunately, they still gained the upper hand!” Lei Daming said in a deep voice.

Chen Ting placed his teacup on the table and said, "Wuhan has been lost for several months now. The National Army has been retreating again and again, and the capital has been moved to Chongqing, thousands of miles away. People in Shanghai are restless. The Japanese have promised high-ranking officials and generous salaries, and some members of the gangs are getting impatient. They think the Japanese are going to rule the world, so they are thinking of selling themselves to them. This big operation by the Chongqing special agents is a good warning to these people. Spread this news and make them realize that following the Japanese will cost them their heads!"

Although Chen Ting was a rough and unrefined man, he was decisive when it came to important matters. Like Yue Sheng, the former leader, he was a staunch anti-Japanese and deeply hated the Japanese.

"Yes, I'll spread the word right away, but I reckon that by now, everyone who needs to know already knows. My police station may look strict, but it's actually leaky everywhere. A lot of people have planted spies there, and I can't guard against them all!"

Lei Daming knew that it was impossible to maintain absolute secrecy in the police station. He had too many subordinates, with diverse backgrounds and varying qualities. As long as he was willing to invest, it wouldn't be difficult to bribe one or two people to act as informants.

Chen Ting nodded and continued, "These Chongqing agents are ruthless and decisive. They are absolutely powerful and can rival the Japanese. I think there will be many more incidents like this in the future. You should be aware of this and not make enemies easily."

"Please rest assured, Chinese people will still help Chinese people," Lei Daming nodded in agreement.

After a long discussion, Lei Daming got up to say goodbye and left the Chen mansion. He happened to run into Chen Jiaping, the eldest son of the Chen family, at the gate.

Unlike before, this time Chen Jiaping was accompanied by a young woman with a charming figure and pretty face, a rare beauty.

When Chen Jiaping saw Lei Daming come out, he greeted him with a smile: "Brother Ming, you have so much free time today to come and chat with the old man?"

"There were some things to discuss, but now that we've finished, I'll take my leave." Lei Daming nodded and smiled, waving to indicate that he was ready to go.

But Chen Jiaping reached out and pointed to the pretty woman beside him, saying, "Brother Ming, this is An Ruwei."

Lei Daming was taken aback. He knew this young master very well. He was a typical playboy with countless women around him. He never introduced any of his female companions to him because he would change them every short time. He changed women like a revolving door.

This was the first time that a woman had been formally introduced to him. More importantly, Chen Jiaping had his own residence and did not live in the Chen Mansion. Moreover, he never brought women back to the Chen Mansion. After all, Chen Ting did not like these women of the night around his son, lest he be scolded when he returned. But today, Chen Jiaping actually brought a woman back to the Chen Mansion. It was obvious that Chen Jiaping regarded this woman as very important, far different from the women he had seen before.

Lei Daming couldn't help but look at the young and beautiful woman again. Sure enough, this woman named An Ruwei had a charming face, bright eyes and white teeth, and fair skin. She was truly an outstanding beauty.

“Ruwei, this is my senior brother Lei Daming, the chief Chinese detective of the French Concession. Your two fellow villagers were arranged to work at the chief police station by Brother Ming. He took good care of them. You should thank Brother Ming!” Chen Jiaping gestured to An Ruwei and introduced her.

"Thank you, Brother Ming. I hope you will take good care of me in the future!" An Ruwei bowed slightly, her voice as melodious and gentle as a nightingale's song.

Lei Daming nodded to himself. Such a woman was indeed rare. No wonder Young Master Chen treated her so well. It seemed that this time, she would be able to win his heart.

"Of course, with a woman like Miss An by your side, Jiaping will have to take good care of her from now on," Lei Daming replied with a smile, then nodded to Chen Jiaping before turning and leaving.

Watching Lei Daming leave in a hurry, An Ruwei turned to Chen Jiaping and said, "Your senior brother doesn't seem to like seeing me?"

Chen Jiaping laughed and said, "This has nothing to do with you. He's a slippery guy and has never been close to me. He only listens to the old man. You'll see later."

After saying that, he turned around and led An Ruwei into the Chen Mansion.

Just as Lei Daming had predicted, everything that happened last night was quickly investigated by the major powers in Shanghai.

This included the Shanghai Military Intelligence Station of the Military Intelligence Bureau, which had been operating undercover for a long time.

In a separate apartment, station chief Wang Hanming was sitting opposite Duan Tiecheng, the deputy director of the First Intelligence Division of the Military Intelligence Bureau, who had just arrived in Shanghai the day before.

Wang Hanmin rubbed his hands together and said with a bitter face, "Brother Tiecheng, it's fortunate that you came to Shanghai this time, otherwise, I really wouldn't know where to start with such an important operation!"

Duan Tiecheng found Wang Hanmin's behavior somewhat amusing. He and Wang Hanmin were old acquaintances, both being former members of the Lixingshe (a secret society). He knew Wang Hanmin's style well and understood that he was trying to elevate himself and put himself in the lead. However, Duan Tiecheng didn't take it to heart.

Duan Tiecheng put down his teacup and said seriously, "Hanmin, we've known each other for many years. Don't underestimate yourself. Before we came, the Director gave very clear instructions. This operation will be carried out by you and me together. If anything goes wrong, no one can escape responsibility. We are both smart people, so don't try to play dirty tricks!"

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