Ning Zhiheng's words filled Nie Tianming with joy. His inability to be promoted in the military rank had been a long-standing worry for him.
The colleagues who initially joined Ning Zhiheng's team all rose to prominence as Ning Zhiheng climbed the ranks. Their military ranks were continuously promoted over the years. Huo Yueze, who was a captain and action team leader with him at the time, is now a lieutenant colonel and section chief, in charge of the Shanghai intelligence section. He holds a superior position and is practically a local warlord within the Military Intelligence Bureau.
Sun Jiacheng, the Zuo brothers, Ji Hongyi, and others who were just junior lieutenants back then have all been promoted to field-grade officers long ago, while he himself is still stuck in the same place and has not been promoted to this day.
He didn't dare to complain that Ning Zhiheng didn't give him a chance. After all, the Military Intelligence Bureau was different from the combat troops. The promotion of military ranks was extremely strict. Without great merit, one could not be promoted to the rank of colonel. This was an ironclad rule, and no one dared to mess with it!
Moreover, the director had not treated him poorly. He and Zhao Jiang were the only two people in the Military Intelligence Bureau to hold the high-ranking position of action team leader with the rank of lieutenant. This was naturally Ning Zhiheng's special care. However, if he wanted to be promoted further, he would have to be promoted to the rank of colonel.
Now that the opportunity has finally arrived, he must do everything in his power to complete this mission and must not miss this chance again.
He solemnly replied, "Sir, rest assured, I will risk my life to capture this person this time, and I will never let you down!"
Ning Zhiheng laughed and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Why go to such lengths? It's just catching a Japanese spy. Do you really need to risk your life? Don't worry, I'll personally take command. Just follow orders!"
Ning Zhiheng quickly assigned tasks, deploying surveillance personnel around Cheng Liugu. Her capture had to be carried out in secrecy, without any leaks. Otherwise, if Ji Yongyan discovered it and she escaped again, all their efforts would be in vain.
The next step is to wait for the right opportunity. As soon as Aunt Cheng is alone, Ning Zhiheng can make his move on her.
Cheng Liugu's residence is not in the courtyard rented by Ji Yongyan. She is quite wealthy and owns several properties nearby. She currently lives in a house next to the courtyard, and there are two servants in her home.
However, this is the central area of Yuzhong District, a densely populated area with many people coming and going on the streets. In broad daylight, any action would inevitably alert others. Moreover, Aunt Liu had not left her home all day, so Ning Zhiheng had not found a good opportunity to make the arrest.
However, Ning Zhiheng was not in a hurry. He was very patient. As night fell and darkness descended, Ning Zhiheng checked the time and, to be on the safe side, decided to wait until late at night before taking action to make the arrest.
Nie Tianming and his men, who were quietly waiting nearby, were also disguised and lying in wait for Ning Zhiheng's orders.
At eight o'clock in the evening, the gate of Aunt Cheng's courtyard suddenly opened quietly, and a figure flashed out, which immediately alerted Ning Zhiheng, who was monitoring from a distance.
"Chief, someone's coming out!"
"Understood, everyone, pay attention!"
Ning Zhiheng had excellent eyesight and, using the streetlights, quickly recognized the figure as that of a woman with a slender build.
There were only two servants in Aunt Cheng's house, an elderly couple. Looking at the slender figure, Ning Zhiheng could only mean Aunt Cheng herself.
He couldn't help but feel a pang of doubt. Chongqing was not like Shanghai. Apart from entertainment venues, people here didn't have much of a nightlife. It was very unsafe for a woman to go out late at night. But Cheng Liugu still went out so late, alone. Where was she going?
Could it be that she's going to see Ji Yongyan? If so, that would be perfect. It would save us the time of arresting and interrogating Cheng Liugu. We could just follow her and find Ji Yongyan, saving both time and effort.
Even if it's not true, it doesn't matter. Cheng Liugu is already in Ning Zhiheng's hands. Going out at night is practically walking into a trap. Ning Zhiheng can easily arrest her and bring her to justice. According to the original plan, the next step of the interrogation will proceed. In short, there must be a result tonight!
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