"Weren't these two people on duty today? Why are they missing?" Lei Daming asked in a deep voice.
Zhang Pu spread his hands, looking equally clueless, and said, "They disappeared this morning, and I didn't pay attention. Then they didn't come to work this afternoon either, and they haven't shown up since. Considering the chain of cases today, I think they're probably in grave danger too!"
When Zhang Puhe assigned tasks to Tian Anyi and Zhang Guanglin, only the three of them were present, so Zhang Puhe would never admit that he was involved in the disappearance of these two people.
"There were also two shooting incidents. One was at No. 18 Foch Road, a detached house. We found the bodies at 6 p.m. The house was inhabited by young and strong men. Three of them were killed with daggers, and five were killed by 11mm standard bullets. These bullets are usually used by American Browning and Colt pistols. They have a large caliber and are very powerful. According to the investigation, the neighbors did not hear any gunshots. This means that the assassins used silencers. Therefore, it is more likely that a Colt pistol was used. Moreover, these silencers are very rare on the domestic market and are extremely expensive. They are definitely not something that ordinary organizations can use. The other eight people who were killed were all carrying Japanese Nambu pistols. You know, this kind of pistol is used exclusively by the Japanese."
At this point, Zhang Puhe lowered his voice and said, "The situation at the scene is exactly the same as the case of the murder of Japanese agents at Apartment No. 23, Xiafei Road, more than a month ago. In both cases, a group of young and middle-aged people were gathered together, and the bullets used to kill them were of the same type. Nanbu pistols and bullets were left at the scene. Therefore, I judge that this case is the same as the previous one. It is Chongqing agents eliminating Japanese agents who were lurking in the concession. So I suggest that this case be reported to the Municipal Council in a timely manner and that they notify the Japanese to come and identify the people."
It was another Chongqing agent! This conclusion made Lei Daming and Chen Jiaping gasp. If there was any force in Shanghai that even the Green Gang dared not confront, it could only be the Chongqing agents.
These agents are elusive and mysterious, appearing and disappearing without a trace. Their remarkable achievements have made the entire Shanghai area take notice, and even the Green Gang, which has dominated Shanghai for decades, is suppressed and unable to raise its head.
Chen Jiaping, in particular, had just clashed with Chinese agents. Although he had ascertained their whereabouts, he ultimately lacked the courage to confront them and swallowed his anger. This shows how much the Green Gang feared these people!
Upon hearing Zhang Puhe's analysis, Chen Jiaping broke out in a cold sweat. Could it be that Chongqing's special agents had targeted him? This was tantamount to stepping into the gates of hell, and death was not far away.
He couldn't help but ask urgently, "Is Ruwei's situation the same as theirs?"
Zhang Puhe nodded and said, "According to our autopsy results, the caliber of the bullets in An Ruwei's body is consistent with the previous shooting case. The other party also used a silencer to carry out the stabbing. Four bullets hit vital organs directly, but did not accidentally injure Young Master Chen. These four people are all excellent marksmen and are definitely not ordinary people from the martial arts world."
Finally, there was another assassination. Yesterday evening at 6 PM, a female cleaner at the Yali Hair Salon in the French Concession was stabbed to death with a dagger in an alleyway. She was stabbed twice in vital areas and died instantly.
Lei Daming asked, "What's the connection between these cases involving a female cleaner?"
Zhang Puhe shook his head and explained, "We don't know that. As far as we know, this cleaning lady also appeared in the French Concession three months ago. Also, An Ruwei goes to Yali Hair Salon to get her hair done every five days. Apart from these, we don't have any other information. However, it's very simple to find out. We'll wait for the Japanese to come and identify the bodies. If they take all the bodies away, it means these people are Japanese agents. If any body is not claimed, it means that person has nothing to do with this series of cases. So I still think we should hand over the case in time and let the Japanese determine the nature of the case. We shouldn't get involved. After all, these Chongqing agents are too troublesome. It won't do us any good to get involved!"
Zhang Puhe is Lei Daming's most capable assistant. Since becoming the head of the field operations section, he has solved many major cases. He is shrewd, capable, meticulous, and thoughtful. Lei Daming has always valued him highly, and this series of cases has been entrusted to Zhang Puhe.
In just a few hours, his investigation was meticulous and the intelligence he collected was detailed and thorough, which greatly satisfied Lei Daming.
“Urawa, you did a good job. I will report to the Public Works Bureau immediately. We will not get involved in this matter, nor can we!” Lei Daming no longer hesitated. He had no good feelings towards Japanese agents. To this day, he still felt extremely regretful for saving the Japanese agent Iwai nosuke. This time, he was absolutely unwilling to get involved.
Watching Zhang Puhe leave the office, Lei Daming looked at Chen Jiaping and said in a deep voice, "Now you understand, right? Your confidante is no ordinary person. This involves a showdown between Chinese and Japanese intelligence agents. Do you know why Shanghai's main roads were blocked for several days in a row, and why a large-scale manhunt was carried out?"
Chen Jiaping asked in surprise, "Could it also be because of these Chongqing agents?"
Lei Daming nodded and said, "It's said that Chongqing agents assassinated several important figures: Shanghai Municipal Councilor Xuan Jingyi, Consul General Nishimura Hirotsuke, and Fujiwara Tomohito, the president of the Fujiwara Association! These are all prominent figures in Shanghai's upper echelons. Fujiwara Tomohito, in particular, is a member of Japan's top aristocracy, has a strong military background, and is a key figure in the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. His assassination has caused an uproar in Japan, and the entire city of Shanghai is in turmoil. You can imagine how arrogant these Chongqing agents are. They are making a lot of moves now and dare to mess with anyone. Don't be foolish and get involved, or you'll be killed in an instant!"
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