Nanjing, Military Intelligence Bureau, Second Operations Division, Interrogation Section.
In the dead of night, heart-wrenching screams echoed from the gloomy, dimly lit interrogation room. The sounds reverberated through the slightly closed door, reverberating down the corridor and sending chills down one's spine.
Several burly men pinned a man to the interrogation table. Sharp, hot iron skewers were slowly driven into the man's thumbnail. The man screamed in agony, veins bulging on his neck, his muscles stiff and tense, in extreme pain. Despite his desperate struggles, it was all in vain!
Only after his hands were completely covered with iron spikes did the burly men release their grip and step aside.
Zhao Jiang stepped forward, grabbed the man's hair, and pulled him back forcefully, causing the man's head to be thrown high into the air, letting out a muffled groan...
He leaned down, getting close, his voice slow and clear: "This is just the beginning. Next, I'll tear your muscles apart one by one, dismantle your bones one by one, and in the end, you won't have anything left. How about that... all your companions have confessed, you're the only one left..."
His persuasive words had no effect whatsoever, which left Zhao Jiang somewhat bored. But it didn't matter. As he said, this was just the beginning. He firmly believed that no living person could remain silent once they entered the Yama's Palace.
He stood up and instructed his men, "Keep going. As long as he can hold on, we have plenty of time..."
The next day in the afternoon, in the office of the director of the Second Operations Division, the office was very spacious, with a layout of one large and one small room. The large room was the director's office, and the small room was the secretary's office.
Secretary Zuo Rou was processing documents in her hands. Her hair was tied up, and she was wearing a well-fitting American military uniform. In contrast to her previous gentle and elegant image, she was calm and exuded a smart and mature temperament. She appeared composed, capable, and heroic.
Since Ning Zhiheng withdrew from East China two years ago, the Fujiwara Company, this business empire, has collapsed rapidly. Smuggling activities and counterfeit money plans have also been suspended. Zuo Rou followed Ning Zhiheng back to Chongqing and has been serving as Ning Zhiheng's personal secretary ever since.
At this moment, the door to the director's office opened, and a young woman walked out. She had long, curly hair, wore a dress, had a graceful figure, and was very beautiful.
Ning Zhiheng followed closely behind, escorting her all the way out of the office, and said gently, "Miss Yong, the work in Hong Kong is very demanding. I will have Colonel Shen fully cooperate. I believe you will work together very well. I'm counting on you all!"
Yong Feng smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Please rest assured, Chief, I will do my best. By the way, my father has long admired you. If you have time, please come and visit. There are many things we need to discuss in person!"
"Okay, it's a deal. I'll be going to Hong Kong soon, and I'll definitely pay you a visit then!"
After saying that, Ning Zhiheng turned to Zuo Rou, who had already come to greet him, and instructed her, "See Miss Yong off for me!"
"Miss Yong, please!" Zuo Rou stepped forward and gestured for her to enter.
Seeing the beautiful Zuo Rou, Yong Feng's eyes lit up, and she nodded to herself. As expected of the person Director Ning had chosen, she dared not be negligent and politely nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your trouble, Secretary Zuo!"
The two then left the office together, chatting and laughing. Not long after, Zuo Rou saw Yong Feng off and returned to Ning Zhiheng's office. She tidied up the teacups on the guest table and said, "This Miss Yong is not only beautiful, but also incredibly intelligent and eloquent."
Ning Zhiheng glanced at her meaningfully, smiled slightly, and didn't respond to Zuo Rou's words. He then flipped through the documents in his hand, which were the interrogation records of the assassin that Zhao Jiang had just sent over.
Seeing that Ning Zhiheng didn't speak, Zuo Rou changed the subject and asked, "Do we really want to invest so much in Hong Kong? It's British territory after all, and I don't feel safe there!"
Ning Zhiheng hummed in agreement and said, "It's just a precaution. Shanghai is nice, but we can't put all our savings in one place. Some things need to be done in advance. Yong Feng is a key piece. She has enough connections and local power behind her. If we use her as a breakthrough point, things will be much easier in the future."
Over the years, Ning Zhiheng has worked diligently and expanded his strength to a considerable extent. Currently, his businesses in Shanghai are managed by Yi Hua'an, and he is now starting to expand into Hong Kong, increasing investment in order to spread risks and prevent problems before they occur.
Zuo Rou knew Ning Zhiheng's vision; he had naturally considered such an important matter thoroughly, so she didn't say anything more. She continued, "By the way, you've only been in Shanghai for a few days when Zhiming came to report for duty. I've already made arrangements for him; he's been waiting to see you."
The person Zuo Rou was referring to was Ning Zhiheng's third younger brother, Ning Zhiming. After graduating from Jinling University, Ning's father originally wanted to send him to the United States to continue his studies. However, Ning Zhiming refused to continue his studies and was determined to join the army to serve his country. His temperament was quite similar to Ning Zhiheng's; once he made up his mind about something, he would see it through to the end. No one in the family could stop him, so they had no choice but to give in to his wishes. However, he was not sent to the front line, but Ning Zhiheng arranged a position for him in the military government.
However, Ning Zhiming was at the age of youthful passion and enthusiasm, so how could he be willing to be burdened by paperwork and spend his days in the office without being able to go to the front lines? He repeatedly asked to join the Military Intelligence Bureau with his second brother, but Ning Zhiheng refused each time. After all, this was not the right path, and he did not want his younger brother to become a spy.
However, this time, with the reorganization and inclusion in the Ministry of National Defense, Ning Zhiheng's faction's status changed again, returning to the regular military order, and their future looked bright. So when Ning Zhiming made the request again, Ning Zhiheng finally nodded in agreement.
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