The director placed the portrait on the table and said kindly, "I heard that this case is a joint investigation by the Second Action Division and the Second Intelligence Division?"
"Yes, this is Director Gu's idea, after all, they are more familiar with the situation in Chongqing."
The bureau chief nodded in satisfaction. Ning Zhiheng had a good relationship with several other high-ranking officials in private, which was something he was very happy to see. Ning Zhiheng handled some things very well without him having to spell them out.
"Alright, I won't get involved in the specifics of the case. As I said before, you can mobilize the resources of all departments within the Military Intelligence Bureau, and you can control the progress yourself."
Ning Zhiheng nodded in acceptance, then took out the last document and said, "Chief, this is the Cold River Plan I devised. Please take a look at the implementation steps and key points!"
"So fast!" The director exclaimed in surprise as he took the document. "You've already finished the plan in just two days?"
Ning Zhiheng smiled slightly and replied humbly, "This is just my idea. The specifics will depend on Director Gu and his team to handle. The most crucial and difficult step will require your assistance."
The bureau chief carefully reviewed the plan, and after a short while asked, "Why did you choose Tong Jianyun?"
Ning Zhiheng said with a smile, "Because Liang Shi'an's previous unit was General Tong's old unit, he can be considered one of General Tong's former subordinates. In addition, General Tong dotes on his youngest son the most. All we need to do is stage a heroic rescue and publicize the matter a little. General Tong will promote his former subordinate to repay the debt of saving his son. This excuse is plausible, and the Japanese will not suspect anything. How the script plays out next depends on Director Gu."
"Good, I think it will work!" The director closed the document, smiled, and pointed at Ning Zhiheng. "You're really quick-witted. You need to do a good job with Liang Shi'an. I'll talk to General Tong and get back to you as soon as possible. There shouldn't be any problem. I have a really good relationship with him, and I owe it all to you!"
"Thanks to me?"
Ning Zhiheng was taken aback upon hearing this. Although he had sent people to investigate Tong Jianyun, he had never met him and wondered why the director would say such a thing.
The director chuckled and said, “During the later stages of the Battle of Shanghai, two of his trusted confidants were seriously wounded and came to me for help. At that time, I happened to have a box of sulfonamides from you, which saved their lives. He has always been very grateful to me. Would he refuse me in this matter? Besides, this is also about eliminating traitors for the country. He wouldn’t refuse.”
Ning Zhiheng suddenly realized that the bureau chief had managed to extort $100,000 and a box of sulfonamides from him back then, which had played a significant role at the time and earned him a lot of goodwill.
Ning Zhiheng laughed and said, "It's because you, Director, are righteous, loyal, and have a wide circle of friends that you have so much help. If it were us younger generation, we wouldn't have much say."
Hearing the director's assurance, Ning Zhiheng finally felt relieved. After explaining everything, he left the director's office.
Back at the Second Operations Division, he saw Yu Cheng already waiting at his office door. He was naturally uneasy because the operation had been leaked yesterday. Although Ning Zhiheng did not reprimand him, he still felt quite guilty. He came early this morning to await Ning Zhiheng's orders, hoping to make up for the mistake.
Ning Zhiheng didn't stand on ceremony. He took out Fan Bailu's portrait and said to Yu Cheng, "Find this woman, and you'll atone for your sins!"
Yu Cheng glanced at the portrait and asked softly, "Chief, who is this woman?"
Ning Zhiheng waved for Yu Cheng to sit down and began to slowly explain to him, clearly stating his previous judgments and the results of his investigation into the Gu family. Finally, he said, "Now you understand, right? If I'm not mistaken, Fan Bailu was the one who killed Gu Zhengqing. She and Gu Zhengqing always met at the Huaqing Hotel. I judge that she should be hiding nearby, or even in the residential area opposite the Huaqing Hotel, especially in the houses where you can directly see the window of room 202 of the Huaqing Hotel. So your task is to secretly investigate Fan Bailu's whereabouts."
Take a picture of this portrait and give one to each team member. First, thoroughly investigate that residential area. If you don't find anything there, expand the search area around the Huaqing Hotel.
Yu Cheng suddenly realized what was happening. Looking at the portrait in front of him, he could hardly believe his eyes. It was such a beautiful and charming woman who had brazenly killed Gu Zhengqing right under his nose. However, Ning Zhiheng's analysis and the evidence he presented left him with no room for rebuttal.
"Chief, rest assured, if I can't even do this little thing well, I will never come back to see you again!" Yu Cheng patted his chest and said loudly. After speaking, he picked up the portrait, bowed to Ning Zhiheng, and withdrew.
Yu Cheng acted swiftly this time, finding Fan Bailu's trail that very afternoon and immediately calling Ning Zhiheng to report. Ning Zhiheng rushed to the vicinity of Huaqing Hotel, found Yu Cheng who had been waiting for a long time, and inquired about the details.
Yu Cheng led Ning Zhiheng up the slope to the residential area. Pointing to a two-story building not far away, he said, "Chief, we secretly found a few locals in this residential area today. Finally, someone recognized this woman. However, she changed her name. We only know that the landlord calls her Miss Zhang, but we don't know her real name. She rented this house half a year ago and lives alone."
Ning Zhiheng looked up and found that the building was built on a high ground. The terrain was already high, and the building was also tall, so the view down was excellent.
Ning Zhiheng nodded and said, "This house is a good choice. It's perfect for monitoring room 202 across the street. Is Fan Bailu, no, this Miss Zhang, still here?"
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