Chapter 63: Embezzlement

A list of nine names was provided.

Bob looked at the list and found no problems. He ordered that the men be released.

Soon, the nine men were brought out. There were all kinds of people.

Zhang Yong didn't look closely.

They all seemed like normal people. He didn't know why they had been arrested. But it didn't matter anymore.

From now on, they would all have a new identity. It was the outer circle of the Li Xing Society.

Well, it's kind of secret. A hidden identity.

Go through the formalities.

They said they were releasing the men, but they were actually posting bail.

Except that some steps had been omitted. There was no bail. And there was no deadline.

Who says foreigners don't know how to be flexible?

They're flexible as hell.

'Go find Boss Shi of the Shenwen Society. He's the one who posted your bail.'

'He'll arrange new identities for you. From now on, you'll work for the Li Xing Society. I'll pay you appropriately based on your performance.'

Zhang Yong said to the eight men.

Each one is worth 500 US dollars! This money must be earned back.

I hope Shi Bingdao can teach them according to their aptitude and assign each of them the right identity. It will definitely be useful in dealing with the Japanese spies in the future.

'You, come with me!'

Zhang Yong pointed at the ninth man. This is the person that Li Yuanqing wants.

He does look very old. He may be in his fifties. He is thin and small. The most distinguishing feature is that he has six fingers on both hands.

All six fingers are well developed. None of them are stunted. They are also very agile.

'Thank you...'

'What's your name?'

'Diao San...'

'I'm asking for your real name. And what do you do.'

'Diao San. Nickname Kongkong'er. Pickpocket.'

'No wonder...'

Zhang Yong was simply nosy. He didn't really care.

Having six fingers on both hands is indeed unusual. Besides, such an obvious feature is something an idiot would remember.

Someone like him is not suitable for hiding his identity and lurking.

Suddenly, he remembered something and asked casually, 'Some time ago, at Wusongkou, Tianzi Pier, someone stole a box of legal tender. Do you know anything about this?'

'Liang Fei did it,' Diao San answered calmly.

'You know?'

'I know.'

'Liang Fei...'

Zhang Yong pondered the name.

Unexpectedly, he got the answer just by asking casually.

It really was...

a pleasant surprise!

'Who is Liang Fei?'

'My apprentice.'

'Er...'

Zhang Yong hesitated.

Damn, what a strange feeling. Is this considered a master betraying his apprentice?

It seems that the grudges and hatred between the two masters and apprentices could fill a book.

'Liang Fei works for the Japanese?'

'Yes.'

'How did you know?'

'He has already joined the Japanese Kirin Agency.'

'You know this too?'

Zhang Yong was suddenly interested.

This person that Li Yuanqing wants to mention is full of treasures!

He actually knows such confidential information. Hey. You've found a treasure. As expected, people become wise with age!

'I know some. But I don't know much.'

'Tell me.'

'What do you want to know?'

'The organisational structure of the Kirin Agency, the personnel...'

'I don't know that.'

'Then what do you know?'

'I know that there is a female teacher at Yinghua Primary School called Lin Xiaoyan who is involved with Liang Fei. That female teacher is Japanese, called Kamagawa Kagami, and is also a member of the Tongji Agency...'

'You...'

Zhang Yong was shocked and overjoyed.

Overjoyed! What a treasure he had found! Diao San actually knew the true identity of Lin Xiaoyan!

Kamagawa Kagami!

This was the second name of a Japanese spy he knew.

The other one was Dabao Maru. But Dabao Maru is no longer of any value. Only this Kamikawa Kagami is full of secrets.

'What else do you know about Lin Xiaoyan?'

'I don't know anything else. But I know how Du Xiaodie died. She was killed by Wen Zhenping.'

'Wen Zhenping?'

'Vice-president of the Su'nan Chamber of Commerce. Owner of Haichang Shipping.'

'He...'

Zhang Yong suddenly felt like laughing.

It was really like finding a needle in a haystack, but it had all been effortless.

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The appearance of a troublemaker had immediately solved two major cases. The $500 was worth it. The key point was that Li Yuanqing still owed him a favour.

A great harvest!

Unexpectedly,

Du Xiaodie was killed by Wen Zhenping. Then this Wen Zhenping must also be a Japanese spy.

Because Lin Xiaoyan accidentally let slip the truth. She said it was done by another group of people. This confirms from the side that Wen Zhenping is a Japanese spy. Moreover, it should be a group that has never been exposed.

Haichang Shipping.

This is interesting.

The Japanese spy is actually involved in shipping. It's really comprehensive in all directions.

Thinking about it is actually very reasonable. Since the Japanese invaders want to prepare for the invasion, shipping is a must. Of course they need to plant their own people.

I have to say, the Japanese invaders' strategy was really long-term. They planned it out carefully. They went to great lengths.

If it weren't for the Japanese invaders' arrogance and inflated ambitions in the later stages, provoking the whole world, otherwise, it would really not have been easy for China to defeat the Japanese invaders alone...

Just these Japanese spies, they hid very deeply.

Because they didn't spy on anything like ordinary spies, there was no chance of them being exposed.

However, once the war breaks out, the damage they can cause will be unparalleled. They control certain aspects of industry, and if they deliberately cause trouble, the consequences will be extremely serious.

It's chilling.

'Thank you!'

Zhang Yong sincerely thanked him.

This Diao San is something. He should be a very important figure. Otherwise, it would be impossible to know so much. And all of it is extremely secret.

After finishing talking about this matter, Diao San never spoke again.

Apparently, he felt that these two secrets were enough to repay Zhang Yong for his kindness.

Zhang Yong did not pursue the matter.

He also felt that knowing these two secrets was enough. One cannot ask for too much.

Take Diao San away. When they walked outside, Li Yuanqing emerged from the corner.

'It's done.'

'Thank you. I owe you a favour.'

'It's nothing.'

Zhang Yong nodded.

Li Yuanqing bowed to Diao San, who stood to attention.

Diao San accepted the bow with aplomb.

Zhang Yong: ???

Oh, they have a personal relationship?

Could it be that Li Yuanqing is Diao San's junior? Or even a disciple?

Turned his head.

Pretended not to see.

Diao San walked away, and Zhang Yong did not bother him.

Instead, Li Yuanqing came up to him on his own initiative.

'You know each other?'

'I'm his anonymous disciple.'

'Is he very good?'

'In ancient times, there was a saying in their trade about the thirteen provinces of the north and south, and there was a king of thieves in each province. He was one of them.'

'Amazing!'

'Unfortunately, he's old now, and some people don't obey him anymore.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong thought of Liang Fei.

Perhaps the person who didn't obey him was his disciple!

As the saying goes, the master teaches the apprentice, and the apprentice starves the master to death. Now that Liang Fei has defected to the Japanese, he probably doesn't take this master seriously.

Say goodbye to Li Yuanqing. Find a phone and call Li Boqi. Report the situation.

'It's a pity...'

'What?'

'Lin Xiaoyan has been released. The people from the Intelligence Department let her go on the way.'

'Huh?'

Zhang Yong was stunned.

Just let her go? Damn it! I was the one who caught her!

Without even saying goodbye to me...

Oh, I'm just a nobody, who cares...

Damn Intelligence Department!

Furious.

He had wanted to report on Wen Zhenping, but decided to keep it to himself.

If Li Boqi reported it, and then the people from the Intelligence Department found out, they would meddle again, and in the end, everything would be for nothing. Then it would have been a waste of effort.

Moreover, subconsciously, Zhang Yong had already unconsciously had the thought of keeping it all for himself.

Arrest Wen Zhenping. Dig up his assets. But don't report it. Keep it for yourself. Hand it over directly to Shi Bingdao.

Hmph, since you want to develop informants, two silver dollars a month is not enough to drink water.

I must find another way to make extra money.

Embezzlement is the quickest way.

Yes.

That's it.

I'll keep it all for myself and tell no one. I'll leak a little to Li Boqi at most.

Hang up the phone.

Check the time, it's about time. Go on a date.