Chapter 624: Refresh

The second day of the New Year, the appointed day.

Auspicious: marriage, travel, burial, sacrifice, fasting and praying...

Inauspicious: taking up an official position, litigation, praying for blessings, taking a boat, asking for children...

Nightfall.

Near the Sea Devil Club.

Zhang Yong is crouching in silence.

The cold wind.

It is bone-chillingly cold.

Even indoors, it feels cold.

If he were outside, he would probably freeze solid. No amount of fur would be able to protect him.

He is in a terrible mood.

Today is the second day of the Chinese New Year!

He is forced to stand guard on the second day of the Chinese New Year, and this year is not going to be good.

But there is nothing he can do. He has to be here. Because only he can accurately and quickly identify Japanese spies. No one else can.

Those who are capable have more work to do...

So helpless. So tempted to go on strike...

But when he looks at people like Yu Linsheng around him, he has to rouse himself.

These police academy graduates are full of energy.

They are young and full of fire. They are fanatical about catching Japanese spies.

Their eyes are sharper than an owl's. They stare out into the darkness. They hardly blink.

Zhang Yong closes his eyes to rest his eyes.

Suddenly he notices that there is an additional scope in his personal space.

This is good...

The broken system can still give you good things occasionally.

Although there are no planes, tanks, heavy artillery, armoured vehicles, etc., having a scope and amoxicillin is not bad.

The former can more accurately strike the enemy.

The latter can ensure that Zhang Yong does not lose his life.

Take out the scope. It's not right. The model is not the Springfield M1903 anymore.

For a moment, he didn't know which rifle it went with.

The giveaway is too random.

Just as he was pondering, a red dot appeared at the edge of the map, and it was actually marked.

Zhang Yong suddenly perked up.

Here he comes!

Here he comes!

He's here!

This mark is the Japanese spy who gave Akagi Takatoshi the money.

At the time, due to the angle, Zhang Yong was unable to determine the identity of the Japanese spy. Unexpectedly, he reappeared so soon.

Immediately looked for an observation angle.

Raised the binoculars. Saw a black car slowly approaching.

The black car pulled up to the side entrance of the Sea Devil Club. Then it stopped there. The Japanese spy quickly got out of the car and entered the Sea Devil Club.

Zhang Yong: ...

It's over.

This Japanese spy is very cunning. He didn't even let him see his face.

In other words, up to now, he still can't determine the identity of this Japanese spy. The only thing he can be sure of is that he entered the Sea Devil Club.

Map surveillance shows that the red dot has been moving around in a small area inside the club.

Apart from this red dot, there are only a dozen white dots. This indicates that there are very few people inside. And no one is carrying a gun.

What should he do?

He can only go in and check it out for himself.

No risk, no reward.

He looks up. He looks at the dimly lit Sea Devil Club.

This club is a bit special. It is run by Americans. It has a bit of a Halloween feel to it. The exterior is very strange.

Everything from the weird to the pirate to the skull is something that most Chinese people strongly reject.

There was no one guarding the door. You could just walk in.

Zhang Yong wore a cap. He took Yu Linsheng and the others with him.

Finally, they saw the spy clearly.

They were surprised.

It was him!

They had never expected it. He had actually come.

Who?

Jin Bufan.

Assistant to the General Manager of the MGM Shanghai Cabaret.

This guy had been unmasked by Zhang Yong before. But they had not continued to contact him.

At that time, Zhang Yong judged that the other party was targeting the Americans. Lurking around the Americans was to obtain intelligence on the Americans. Now it seems that he may have made a mistake in his judgment. This guy may also be a shark. He appeared as soon as he smelled blood.

What is the smell of blood? It is the Big Thunderstorm plan.

Zhang Yong initially threw this plan out on a whim, and now the situation seems to be spiralling out of control.

One shark after another keeps emerging.

They may even have to stage a show of mutual slaughter.

Unexpectedly.

Jin Bufan has gone to such great lengths to deliver money to Akagi Takatoshi.

So Jin Bufan is also from Shanghai?

"Manager!'

'Manager!'

An employee greeted respectfully.

It seems that Jin Bufan is not here for just a day or two. He has been transferred here.

In other words, for some time in the future, Jin Bufan is likely to be stationed in Hangzhou. And then carry out a series of espionage activities.

So, will Akagi Takatoshi remain in Hangzhou?

was preparing to leave quietly. Suddenly, he realised that Jin Bufan had seen him.

This damned Japanese spy still has a keen sense of observation!

So he waved his hand to indicate that he had also recognised the other person.

Jin Bufan immediately came over quickly.

'Eh?'

'Captain Zhang, what brings you here?'

'Please sit. Please sit.'

Jin Bufan greeted Zhang Yong enthusiastically.

Zhang Yong nodded. He also exchanged warm greetings with the other person. Then he found a seat and sat down.

A waitress immediately brought him a cocktail. And some lemon tea.

'Captain Zhang has really worked hard. He has already started working at the beginning of the year. He is truly a role model for me,' Jin Bufan said with emotion.

'You take other people's money and eliminate their troubles for them,' Zhang Yong said casually. 'There is no other way.'

'I understand,' Jin Bufan said with a smile, "Captain Zhang is so easygoing, and he will certainly have a bright future.'

'Strange, why are you in Hangzhou?" Zhang Yong asked in puzzlement.

'Everyone is motivated to improve. I also wanted to gain some experience on my own. So I asked Mr Fred to let me come out and gain some experience. He said that the Sea Devil Club in Hangzhou was just looking for a manager, so he let me come. I just got here myself.'

'In that case, if I come to the Sea Devil Club to spend money in the future, will I get a discount?'

'50% off. Captain Zhang is welcome to come often.'

'That would be great. 50% off. That should be the lowest price, right?'

'Absolutely. Captain Zhang can find out for yourself. If there is a lower price, I will double it back.'

'Boss Jin is really a straightforward person. I have made a friend in you.'

'Thanks to Captain Zhang's kindness, I...'

'By the way, Boss Jin, can you get me some aspirin?'

'This...'

'You may leave for now,'

Zhang Yong waved his hand. He told everyone to leave.

He had something to do. He needed to make use of Jin Bufan's identity as a Japanese spy. Only a Japanese spy could do this job best.

Soon, everyone else left. Only Zhang Yong and Jin Bufan were left alone.

'Captain Zhang, you...'

'Mr. Jin, please call me Shaolong. It's more intimate.'

'Very well. Shaolong, you want aspirin?'

'Yes. Not the German-made kind. The American generic version. It's cheaper. You can buy more.'

'Well...'

'Mr. Jin, you work for Mr. Fred. Don't tell me you don't have any contacts. I can tell you straight away that you won't be short of benefits. I'll pay CIF. You name the price.'

'Captain Zhang...'

'Call me Shaolong.'

'Shaolong, I can indeed get hold of aspirin. But as you know, there are Japanese in the way. I can't guarantee that it will be smooth sailing. But I will try my best. How much do you need?'

'10,000 US dollars.'

'That much?'

'I won't lie to you. Once I get the goods, I can resell them for at least 20,000 US dollars. People will die for money, and birds will die for food. I'm sure you understand, don't you?'

'Indeed. Okay. I'll place the order for you. I'll try to make the arrangements on the way. Cash on delivery.'

'No deposit? I can give a deposit.'

'Not yet. Let's see if I can get the goods. After they're shipped, I'll collect the deposit.'

'Okay. Thanks. Boss Jin is a man of integrity.'

'I also want to be friends with you, Shao Long. In the future, if there's anything the Sea Devil Club does that's not right, please let me know.'

'I will. If there is anything I can do to help, I will do my best.'

Zhang Yong responded seriously.

There was a slight pause.

Then he lowered his voice and said, 'Please keep this ordering channel for me, Boss Jin. I want to do long-term business.'

'Understood,' Jin Bufan said in a low voice, 'Let's make money together. Friendships can only last a long time.'

'Haha. Boss Jin and I really hit it off. Here, let's have a drink.'

'Good. Let's have a drink.'

Jin Bufan lifted his glass.

Zhang Yong also lifted his glass.

They clinked glasses.

They drank.

A little cocktail, Zhang Yong could handle.

The point is, on this damn cold night, if you don't drink some wine, you'll feel cold all over. It's really fucking uncomfortable.

When will Hangzhou have central heating?

Damn it...

Don't even think about it.

It seems that Hangzhou in the future, in 2023, is not even in the heating zone...

Let's say something polite.

I'll take my leave.

I left the Sea Devil Club.

Sure enough, after a glass of wine, I felt much warmer.

No wonder the Russians like drinking so much.

This Jin Bufan.

He's a veteran! He's watertight.

He hid his identity as a Japanese spy so well.

If it weren't for the map, who would have guessed that he was a Japanese spy?

Well, a Japanese spy is good.

It's best to be a spy.

He's a spy, so this business is 100% guaranteed to succeed. And Jin Bufan will give him the best price.

Why?

Because he wants to take advantage of the cover he's given him.

Jin Bufan wants to please Zhang Yong and get closer to him, so naturally he'll do his best to give him Zhang Yong benefits.

These spies know the Chinese character very well.

Friendship can only be long-lasting if you make money together. This saying says it all. The truth is

If you have money, you are friends.

If you don't have money, you are brothers.

Reality is just that cruel.

Therefore...

The $10,000 aspirin will definitely be delivered. Unless you arrest Jin Bufan yourself beforehand.

No need for now.

Some Japanese spies will come in handy in the future.

The cold wind whistles.

He starts to rub his hands.

Quietly, he shrinks back to the previous house.

He is preparing to call it a day.

It's a freezing night, so there shouldn't be much to find...

Let's come back tomorrow night...

Suddenly, a red dot with a label appears on the map.

Zhang Yong: ???

I was just about to leave, and now there's a Japanese spy again?

Check it out.

Huh?

It's actually Takatoshi Akagi?

This guy, actually running out in the middle of the night?

What's he up to?

The map shows that Takatoshi Akagi is sneaking up. He's taking all the back alleys. He's not taking the main roads.

And he doesn't have a bicycle anymore. He's walking. And he's walking in circles.

'He's walking so slowly...'

Zhang Yong is getting worried for the other guy.

He has a hunch. This Akagi Takatoshi is probably going to find Jin Bufan.

Because only Jin Bufan is a Japanese spy.

The two Japanese spies must be getting together.

Sure enough, it took a full half hour before Akagi Takatoshi arrived near the Sea Devil Club. But he didn't go in right away. Instead, he carefully observed his surroundings.

After observing for a long time, he was sure there was no ambush around. Only then did this guy quietly enter through the side door.

The map showed that the two red dots had come together.

Sure enough, Takatoshi Akagi was looking for Jin Bufan.

Zhang Yong looked at his watch.

One minute...

Two minutes...

Three minutes...

Takatoshi Akagi and Jin Bufan parted ways. They came out of the Sea Devil Club.

At the side entrance, this guy also stopped and quietly observed his surroundings. Only after he was sure it was safe did he quietly and quickly leave.

Zhang Yong quietly went around the area.

He wanted to continue to hit Akagi Takatoshi with a club.

This guy, who came to see Jin Bufan, definitely had something up his sleeve. Let's knock him out first and see.

Check the map. Get there before Akagi Takatoshi.

Akagi Takato seemed to have become a frightened bird, choosing only dark alleys. He walked very slowly.

As a result...

Zhang Yong successfully ambushed him at the corner of the narrow alley in front of him.

Get ready the hawthorn stick.

'Po!'

A decisive strike. A sneak attack from behind.

Akagi Takato's body twisted a little, and then he fell limp.

Zhang Yong held the stick and kept a careful lookout.

He didn't approach cautiously until Akagi Takato had completely fallen to the ground.

If the opponent was faking, there would be danger.

Fortunately, there wasn't.

Akagi Takato was indeed unconscious.

Zhang Yong walked over and looked carefully, noticing that Akagi Takato was still in disguise.

This guy is so careful. He has to disguise himself when going out. He doesn't mind the trouble.

Quickly feeling the corpse.

First, he felt a stack of banknotes. Haha. What a pleasant feel.

He knows what a banknote is just by touching it. He doesn't even need to look at it. He can even tell if it's a Citibank banknote. The paper is the strongest.

Take it out. It's a Citibank banknote, just as expected. The denomination is 500 silver dollars. There are 30 of them.

My goodness, that's 15,000 taels of silver!

That's a lot of money.

I didn't realise that Jin Bufan was actually so rich. He only gave Akagi Takatoshi 10,000 taels last time, but now he's giving him 10,000 taels again.

No wonder he didn't need to pay a deposit himself. It's obvious that he doesn't need money.

I'm tempted.

So much little money.

What do I have to do to get it into my hands?

Pat Akagi Takatoshi on the face.

Very satisfied.

This Akagi Takatoshi is really cute. Auto-refresh. Each refresh comes with its own gold coin. It will drop if you stun it...

So, this Japanese spy can't be killed for the time being. Save it for the economy.

Continue to feel the corpse.

Feel a small knife. Take it out.

It's a very, very small knife. Only about the length of a finger. But it's very sharp.

Suddenly...

my mind is a little frozen.

Could this knife be the one that killed Alisher?

Could the murderer be Takasuke Akagi?

Did Takasuke Akagi also know about the Big Thunderstorm plan?

Or perhaps he was so desperate to find out about the Big Thunderstorm plan that

and took desperate measures to get in touch with Alisher. But in the end, he realised that he had made a mistake. So he killed Alisher to keep him quiet?

Hmmm...

Could it be?

Zhang Yong couldn't tell. It seemed too convenient.

Did the murderer just walk right up to him? Without him having to keep on tracking him down?

He pondered for a moment. Decided to put the knife back.

Kept feeling around.

He felt a folded piece of paper.

He opened it.

There was a series of numbers on it. It looked like a phone number of some kind?

Immediately, he took out a pen and paper and wrote it down. Then he put it back.

After thinking about it, he took the note out again. He added a few more series of numbers: 10086, 95595...

At that time, the phone numbers in most cities were five digits long. Only Shanghai and Jinling had six-digit numbers. He wrote them down in a haphazard manner. He would let Takaharu Akagi figure them out himself.

These Japanese spies were all highly intelligent. They would definitely put in the effort to figure them out.

Haha. Just thinking about it is funny.

And then...

Time to go!

Call it a day.

We're done for tonight.

...

I don't know how long it took, but Takaharu Akagi woke up groggily.

He felt cold. His head hurt.

He stumbled to his feet. He stood there, frozen in the cold wind.

His gradually awakening consciousness reminded him of a cruel truth—it seemed that he had been robbed again...

Ahhh...

Ahhh...

He didn't want to wake up.

Really.

He'd been robbed again...

All the silver notes were gone...

He subconsciously touched the back of his head.

It hurt!

It hurt!

He finally understood. He'd been attacked again.

Someone had knocked him out from behind. And then taken all the silver notes.

A dizzying sensation set in, his vision went black, and Takatoshi Akagi fainted again.

He couldn't accept such a cruel truth...

He'd been robbed again...

The silver notes he had just borrowed from Jin Bufan were gone again...

Ahhh...

Ahhh...

Why is this happening...

Why...