Ning Zhiheng also longed to cross the Suzhou River immediately and evacuate to the safe area on the other side, especially as time became increasingly tight and the shadow of war drew ever closer.
However, during this period of time, thanks to his identity as Fujiwara Tomohito, a fallen Japanese nobleman, he had already begun to weave a network of relationships in the Japanese-occupied area and gradually integrated into the local community. By chance, he even met Major General Uehara Junpei, the head of the Japanese military intelligence department, and they were now able to make direct contact. This was by no means a simple matter for the Chinese intelligence organization.
It should be noted that Chinese intelligence agencies have no intelligence sources within Japanese spy organizations to date, let alone access to high-ranking figures like Uehara Junpei.
Now that Ning Zhiheng has been able to do this, it is an excellent opportunity. At the very least, he should try to retain this identity before leaving and make some preparations for future work. After all, with a big shot like Uehara Junpei endorsing him, things will go much more smoothly.
However, he couldn't let others know about these things, nor would he explain them to anyone. Ning Zhiheng looked at everyone and said, "I still have some work to finish here, so I can't leave for the time being."
After you cross the river, Lao Sun, you immediately go to Shanghai Station and give Section Chief Bian a detailed report on the specifics of this operation! Also, apply to Section Chief Bian for some funds, approximately 100,000 yuan, and give it to Ji Hongyi to bring to me.”
“Yes!” Sun Jiacheng replied.
Ning Zhiheng then looked at the Zuo siblings and instructed them, "Go back to your original address and wait for me. I will come to find you as soon as I leave. It won't take long."
Ning Zhiheng needs some time to prepare, to retain his identity, and to fulfill his promise to Ji Hongyi in order to appease him and his men and prevent problems from arising at this crucial moment.
After arranging everything, Ning Zhiheng led them to the bathroom window and pointed to the quiet Suzhou River, saying, "After the Japanese patrol boat passes by, cross the river immediately. There are Green Gang members on the other side to meet you. Be careful."
"yes!"
More than ten minutes later, a Japanese patrol ship sailed across the river, and Ning Zhiheng then gave the order: "Cross the river!"
Everyone was already prepared and began to climb out of the windows and get closer to the river to enter the water.
Zuo Rou stayed until the very end. She glanced at Ning Zhiheng and was about to climb through the window when Ning Zhiheng grabbed her. Zuo Rou's eyes lit up as she looked at Ning Zhiheng.
Ning Zhiheng reached out and forcefully tore off the slightly bulging collar of her inner clothes, and said softly, "You have to be careful when you do things. You can't keep such dangerous things on your body except when you're on a mission."
Upon hearing this, Zuo Rou smiled and nodded, saying, "You should also leave as soon as possible; it's too dangerous here!"
Her admiration for Ning Zhiheng had been long-standing. Ever since she was captured by Ning Zhiheng, during the interrogation, Ning Zhiheng immediately forbade his men to use despicable methods to force a confession from her. At that moment, she developed a slight liking for this young officer who appeared cold but had a kind heart. After that, she tried her best to persuade her elder brother to submit to Ning Zhiheng.
Zuo Rou prided herself on her outstanding appearance, attracting covetous glances wherever she went. However, in their subsequent interactions, she saw only calmness and indifference in Ning Zhiheng's eyes, devoid of any impurity. The two treated each other with courtesy, which gradually made her develop feelings of affection for him. She knew that this young officer was someone she could truly rely on from the bottom of her heart.
Especially in this chaotic world, Zuo Rou, who had followed her brother to wander the world at a young age and fought in the storms to survive, was even more infatuated with this young man who could bring her an unparalleled sense of security.
She knew that Ning Zhiheng had a powerful background and held a high position at a young age, so he was bound to have a bright future. Naturally, she didn't dare to confess her feelings easily and kept her affection hidden deep in her heart.
When Zuo Rou received the potassium cyanide during the assassination attempt on Yu Li, she was terrified that something might go wrong. In a moment of impulsiveness, she blurted out the words she usually kept hidden in her heart, and immediately regretted it. However, Ning Zhiheng did not show any abnormality afterward and treated her with the same attitude as always, which made her feel uneasy.
Only now did Ning Zhiheng speak to her gently, which filled her with boundless joy, and her pretty face blossomed like a flower.
Ning Zhiheng watched her climb over the window, and then, with the help of the others, dive into the water until she disappeared from sight.
Ning Zhiheng then turned and left. He still had many things to do. He went to the outside of the library and carefully inspected it from the outside in. He then began to clean up the traces inside the library. He was an expert in this area and quickly cleaned up all the traces before he felt relieved.
He glanced at his watch; it was already 8:30. He didn't know when the Japanese would realize something was wrong, but it wouldn't be long. He estimated that there would definitely be a major search tonight; it was just a matter of time.
At that very moment, Yuji Imai, the head of the Special Higher Police's intelligence division, received a call from the safe house.
"What?! You bastards!" Imai Yuji roared. It turned out that the agents who had stayed behind at the safe house had not seen Watanabe Daichi and the others return by eight o'clock.
They immediately sensed something was wrong. Secret agents are very punctual, and everyone should have been back by this time. Something must have gone wrong.
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