"Should we continue the search?" Wang Shucheng asked.
"That's enough, let's call it a day. Continuing the search will only make too much noise. Do you really want to tear this house down? We need to keep some people on watch here. We might still find something!" Ning Zhiheng decided to end the search.
Even if there were still a large sum of money or other valuable items hidden in this room, Ning Zhiheng didn't plan to search any further.
The item is hidden here; it can't escape anyway. All we need to do when we get back is interrogate Huang Xiansheng thoroughly, and we can extract the information from him. If we can't get it out, he still has the Bodhi tree as a trump card.
So he wasn't worried at all. This house couldn't be given up easily.
Sometimes, moles may even make contact with each other.
Many tasks cannot be completed by one person alone; they require cooperation. Therefore, some moles, while lying in wait for a long time, will consciously develop a group of people who are useful to them in completing their missions. The methods are nothing more than turning them against their own side or bribing them.
Huang Xiansheng was able to serve as a major operations staff officer in the Central Army. His resume is absolutely verifiable.
This suggests that the period of infiltration must have been very long. Who can guarantee that he didn't develop his own network of contacts during such a long time, becoming his tentacles reaching for classified information?
Take the Communist Party as an example. In the later stages of the Liberation War, many Kuomintang armies, including brigades and divisions, revolted on the battlefield as a whole.
It turns out that the division commander, deputy division commander, and even the chief of staff were all underground members of the Red Party. They had complete control over the command of the entire army, and changing the flag was a piece of cake.
In reality, there aren't that many coincidences, with several underground party members just coming together. Actually, there was only one underground party member infiltrating at the beginning, but he gradually developed companions, formed a group, and eventually took control of the whole situation.
The same applies to Japanese spies. Many Chinese people with weak wills are also drawn into the schemes and become accomplices of the Japanese through various means.
Ning Zhiheng felt that caution was paramount, and that it was necessary to monitor and stake out No. 32 Zhangma Lane. It was entirely possible that someone might actually break in.
Furthermore, Huang Xiansheng had been under arrest for two hours, and a report needed to be submitted to Wei Liangbi immediately. The arrest of a major operations staff officer, a serving officer from the elite Central Army, was no small matter, even for a privileged department like the Military Intelligence Bureau.
Ning Zhiheng had the right to act first and report later, handling matters on the spot. However, he had to report immediately afterward because the Military Intelligence Department needed to provide an explanation to the military. This was normal procedure.
"Let's call it a day now. Send someone to inform Brother Hong to withdraw all the guards from that area. Go to Shunxinzhai and bring back the team members who were left there, as well as that young waiter Huang Hui," Ning Zhiheng said.
Wang Shucheng asked with some doubt, "Huang Xiansheng has already been arrested, so why arrest Huang Hui? He should not know about it, otherwise he would not have implicated Huang Xiansheng."
Ning Zhiheng looked at Wang Shucheng speechlessly. This guy was indeed all brawn and no brains. He was so tall, but he didn't have a single brain.
"After all, Huang Hui has a close relationship with Huang Xiansheng. He really doesn't know that Huang Xiansheng is a Japanese spy. So he might be harboring resentment towards us right now, but he just doesn't dare to show it."
Let's leave him outside. First, it could easily leak information. Second, we need to monitor Huang Xiansheng's residence. He lives next door; what if he ruins our plans?
Besides, our surveillance team also needs a surveillance point. I think Huang Hui's house is a good option. We can have two people inside, and four more in Huang Hui's house. That way it'll be convenient for everyone.”
Wang Shucheng suddenly realized and was truly convinced. They were both recent graduates from military academy, so how could there be such a huge difference between them!
"Are we really going to lock Huang Hui up? That can't be right! If this goes on for too long, he'll lose his job at Shunxinzhai, and his livelihood will be in trouble!" Wang Shucheng hadn't quite adapted to the job of a spy yet.
Some beautiful things can only be worn down and lost slowly in real life! How long can this kind-hearted young officer hold on?
“He’s got no work now, do you think Shunxinzhai would dare to take Huang Hui in? Don’t worry, I’m not that heartless. Once the case is over, I’ll release him.” Ning Zhiheng explained to Wang Shucheng, “Don’t blame anyone, he’s just unlucky to have this uncle!”
Wang Shucheng was skeptical of Ning Zhiheng's explanation. He thought to himself that this guy was ruthless and might actually be capable of killing innocent people and claiming credit for them. Once Huang Hui entered the Military Intelligence Bureau, getting out would be difficult!
Ning Zhiheng led his team back to the Military Intelligence Bureau. He instructed his men to isolate and detain Huang Xiansheng and Huang Hui.
Then he went to Wei Liangbi's office and reported the details to him.
"What? The suspect has been caught? So fast!" Wei Liangbi was extremely surprised when he heard Ning Zhiheng's report.
The case was filed yesterday, and it was solved today. The perpetrators were even apprehended – incredibly fast!
"There must be no mistake, right? This kind of case must be absolutely foolproof," Wei Liangbi confirmed once again.
"Don't worry, senior brother, it's absolutely certain. Liu Molin has confirmed it repeatedly, and it's definitely this person," Ning Zhiheng assured him.
He gave a detailed report on the specific analysis and implementation steps of the search operation.
Wei Liangbi was full of praise after hearing this. His junior brother had not disappointed him and had given him a great surprise.
The investigation was carried out with a clear and logical sequence, each step meticulously planned and supported by evidence. Even if I were to personally investigate, I couldn't have achieved this level of success.
"Zhiheng, this case was handled brilliantly. The progress was smoother than I expected. What are your next steps?"
"Interrogate him rigorously! Find evidence as soon as possible to make it a closed case! But we still need you to step in, senior brother. Huang Xiansheng is a major operations staff officer of the 2nd Regiment of the 11th Division of the Central Army. He is an active-duty military officer with a special status. Shouldn't we give an explanation to the military for our sudden arrest?"
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