Ning Zhiheng's private jet flew back to Shanghai. Back in the largest metropolis in the Far East, he felt incredibly calm and confident. This was the place he knew and fought for.
Stepping onto Shanghai soil, Ning Zhiheng felt a sense of inexplicable ease.
Yi Hua'an had already led a group of bodyguards and a convoy to the airport to welcome the chairman. Ning Zhiheng arranged for someone to take Matsudaira Hidemi back, and he and his group got into the car and soon returned to their home.
Ning Zhiheng and Yi Huaan went upstairs to their study and immediately began inquiring about the changes in the situation in Shanghai over the past two days.
Yi Hua'an returned two days earlier than Ning Zhiheng. He briefly recounted what he knew and then reported, "Muyu just sent word that the Shadow Agency had previously ordered the detention of Agent 76 who returned from Qingdao, but now they have ordered his release."
"Released? Does that mean all of them?"
"Yes, release them all!"
"So fast?"
Ning Zhiheng was taken aback. Had the Japanese stopped investigating the truth behind the plane crash? Or had they already completed their investigation and uncovered the truth behind the assassination operation?
Yi Hua'an continued, "According to Mokuyu, the intelligence officer of the Shadow Agency questioned each person in detail and then quickly ordered them all to be released. He judged that the Japanese had found out the truth about the plane crash and thus ended the investigation."
Ning Zhiheng nodded. His judgment was consistent with Muyu's. But how did the Japanese complete the investigation so quickly? The Japanese must have discovered something. It seems there are things he doesn't know about.
However, this wasn't Qingdao, but Shanghai. Ning Zhiheng was confident he could figure things out. He whispered, "Immediately inform Muyu that I need to meet with him tonight!"
"Yes!" Yi Hua'an accepted the order and left.
When Ning Zhiheng risked contact with Muyu before, he said that before Wang Hanmin was eliminated, he directly led Muyu. Now that Wang Hanmin is dead, he also needs to return to the previous relationship with him and can no longer easily contact him. Therefore, he also needs to give him some instructions.
At 8 p.m., inside the liaison point, Ning Zhiheng, dressed in a long gown, and Luo Xingchao sat facing each other.
Ning Zhiheng spoke first, saying, "After receiving your report, it seems the Japanese must have made some discoveries. If they have indeed found out Xu Yongchang's identity, they will definitely investigate everything about him and track down his accomplices. Keep an eye on this."
"Yes! I suspect they will question or investigate the officers of the National Salvation Army in the Second Action Battalion. I will send someone to keep an eye on this." Luo Xingchao nodded in agreement. He had also considered this and made preparations in advance.
Ning Zhiheng nodded. Luo Xingchao was clear-headed and quick-witted, a rare intelligence expert, and he had always trusted him.
"Yongchang's sacrifice in this anti-traitor operation was truly beyond my expectations. I had originally planned to transfer him to your Wooden Fish Team after the mission, but things didn't go as planned..."
The mention of Xu Yongchang brings a pang of sadness to Ning Zhiheng, not only because of his heroic death, but also because he was the first member of the Shanghai Intelligence Bureau to be killed since infiltrating Shanghai, which makes Ning Zhiheng particularly heartbroken!
Luo Xingchao was also filled with emotion. He had thought he could fight alongside Xu Yongchang, but before he could even make contact with him, he died a martyr.
"Yes, it's a pity I haven't had a chance to use the half-note of legal tender you gave me..."
Ning Zhiheng gave a wry smile and said in a deep voice, "Leave it to me! This is the only thing Yongchang left behind, and I want to keep it as a memento!"
Luo Xingchao was taken aback and said, "I've kept it. I don't carry it with me. I'll bring it to you next time!"
Luo Xingchao was meticulous in his work. When he made contact, he would not carry any dangerous items on him except for his gun.
"Next time? Okay! Just leave it to the liaison officer."
Ning Zhiheng paused for a moment, then said, "As I said, before Wang Hanmin was removed, you were directly under my command. Now that Wang Hanmin has been removed, your work has returned to its previous state, and you will be contacted through the liaison officer and your superior."
Upon hearing this, Luo Xingchao's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but say with disappointment, "Are you going back to Chongqing?"
Since taking direct command of Ning Zhiheng, Luo Xingchao has carried out a series of missions, making great strides at the No. 76 Special Agent Headquarters, attacking from both sides and severely damaging the forces of Li Zhiqun and Ding Mo. He was feeling quite pleased with himself when he heard that Ning Zhiheng was preparing to leave, and his mind immediately went blank.
Ning Zhiheng did not answer directly, but remained silent for a moment. He had previously considered explaining his Japanese identity to Luo Xingchao, since Luo Xingchao's status was gradually becoming more important and he had become one of his most important intelligence agents. Strengthening their connection would be beneficial for future intelligence work.
Moreover, his position at the Special Agent Headquarters is rising, which increases his chances of contacting the Fujiwara Company. He might run into Ning Zhiheng one day. Luo Xingchao is very familiar with Ning Zhiheng, and with his shrewdness, it would be difficult to keep it from him.
However, after much consideration, Ning Zhiheng decided not to reveal this to Luo Xingchao. His presence in Shanghai was an absolute secret, and the fewer people who knew, the less risk there would be. To be on the safe side, he did not intend to expose his identity until the very last step.
"After eliminating Wang Hanmin, my mission is complete. Headquarters has many affairs to attend to, so I naturally need to return to Chongqing as soon as possible."
Luo Xingchao nodded. He knew that once the mission was over, Ning Zhiheng would have to leave as soon as possible. Ning Zhiheng was the number three person in the Military Intelligence Bureau, second only to the two bureau chiefs. For a high-ranking agent of this level to stay in enemy-occupied territory for a long time was extremely dangerous. One wrong move could lead to a catastrophe!
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