Chapter 721: You'll have to let go with a heavy heart

Jia Tengying was silent.

Chen Gongshu was silent.

Of course they could hear that Zhang Yong was resentful.

That was for sure. The workload had increased. But the manpower had not. Who didn't have grievances? They did too.

'Right now, the office really doesn't have any spare manpower.'

'Where has it all gone?'

'Some of it went to Lingnan. Some of it went to Sichuan.'

'What's it doing in Sichuan?'

'Overseeing the restructuring of the Sichuan army.'

'Have all the people from Jige Lane been transferred?'

'Liu Daowu, Kou Xingde, and Dai Yice all left. The Operations Department has been almost completely evacuated. Most of the Intelligence Department has also gone to the field. Now there are less than 200 people left at the headquarters on Jige Lane.'

'Where is the Director?'

'His whereabouts are confidential. I'm not sure either.'

'Then I have no one to work with, what do I do?'

'Figure it out yourself.'

'I...'

Zhang Yong shut up.

Forget it. No point in saying more.

It's like this again. Solve it yourself. So solve it yourself.

Recruit a large number of Red Party members and directly establish the Red Party Independent Brigade of the Special Services Department of the Restoration Society. Be the team leader.

Establish another party branch...

It was you, the Director, who requested it yourself.

Hmph!

"Of course, the Director also has support for you...'

'What support?'

Zhang Yong rolled his eyes.

On purpose. Just so you know I'm not happy.

Even if it's the Director's arrangement, I'm not satisfied. This is not how a productive donkey is used.

You want me to work, but you won't give me any hands? How can that be?

The office manager is useless. Even if the delegate came, he would still roll his eyes.

'Your favourite,' Chen Gongshu said.

'What?' Zhang Yong frowned.

Vaguely, he sensed something strange.

Strange. Not dangerous. Then the map showed that there were thirty white dots approaching.

No weapons.

In neat formation.

Doubtful. Are these newbies arranged for me?

Fine, newbies are newbies. Anyway, he has always brought newbies. He is used to it. As long as they are human, they are fine. Anyone who can breathe is fine.

'What are your requirements for manpower?' Chen Gongshu suddenly asked.

'As long as they are human,' Zhang Yong casually replied.

'You said that.'

'Yes. I said that. As long as they are human.'

'That's fine. Both the stationmaster and I heard that. Don't go back on your word later. Don't get emotional.'

'I said it. Anyone will do. Even a rookie.'

'Okay. Let's go out.'

'Okay.'

Zhang Yong stood up.

He followed the two men out of the meeting room.

And then...

he was stunned.

He saw a lot of women.

Those thirty neatly lined up white dots were all girls!

Oh...

Zhang Yong immediately realised that he had been tricked.

Damn Chen Gongshu!

He deliberately trapped him with his words. So that he would have no one to blame.

Anyone will do.

He said it himself.

And the result is...

They are all human. And they are all young and beautiful.

What's more, he knows them.

They are Shen Ming, Zhang Rong and Cheng Yin, whom he rescued in Tianjin. He remembers their names.

He thought that was all in the past and that he would never see them again.

Unexpectedly, they have come to Shanghai from Tianjin.

And they are now in front of him. And he has been tricked. And he has been assigned to be in charge of them.

Well...

I should be happy.

After all, they are all beautiful women. Very eye-catching.

In the future, I can also be the commander of the women's army with a just cause. I will have the luck of the gods.

Ah...

It feels like life has reached its peak.

'It was sent by Station Chief Li,' Jia Tengying said with a smile, "He strongly recommended that you lead them. No one else will have a chance to lay a finger on them.'

'Li Boqi?" Zhang Yong was stunned, 'Him? Strongly recommended? Me?'

'Yes. Otherwise, how could all those beautiful women be assigned to you. Our Shanghai station really wants them too.'

'Exactly. A good mix of men and women. It's not tiring work. They are all educated female students. There are a lot of bachelors in the office, who wouldn't be eyeing them?'

'Wait...'

Zhang Yong waved his hand. He signalled the two of them to stop singing in unison.

What does he mean by there are a lot of bachelors in the office? It's understandable that those low-level field officers are bachelors. If they need it, they can go to a brothel.

You, Jia Tengying, and Chen Gongshu, you two are considered bachelors?

Believe it or not, I will drag out all the women behind you and line them up at the door.

Hmph!

"It really is your teacher's suggestion. You can send a telegram to ask later.'

'Okay...'

Zhang Yong believed it to be true.

Li Boqi often did shocking things.

For example, without saying hello, he directly let him and Li Jingzhi live together. Forcing them to cohabit.

Before, he gave one. This time, he gave thirty in one go.

If this were the later ages, he would be a real father! No real father would be so generous.

But in this era...

Well, it's fine. This era is actually quite good.

If he were shameless enough to really take them all, there would be no law against it.

At most, he would be judged behind his back. But there would definitely be no prison sentence. No matter how you wander and how absurd you are, as long as you don't break the law, you're fine.

The problem is, he needs thugs.

Thugs who can kill the Japanese invaders.

He doesn't need anything else.

They, really, are no good!

They're all weak as doves, what can they do?

"Stationmaster Jia...'

'Shaolong, I'll leave it all to you.'

'You guys...'

'Shaolong, don't lose heart. You're very experienced with women. We can all see that.'

'Deputy Stationmaster Chen...'

'Heaven will bestow great responsibilities on this person, and will surely test their strength and patience...'

'Er...'

Zhang Yong is at a loss for words.

These two guys. Really. What a load of rubbish!

Chen Gongshu actually knows how to write classical Chinese. Afraid I don't know you're from the fifth Huangpu class?

I'm screwed...

I've been tricked again by the department head.

The key is Li Boqi...

What the hell is in Li Boqi's mind, getting himself so many beautiful women.

I really can't handle it!

If I keep taking Chinese medicine every day, I won't be able to handle this kind of drain on my energy...

Stop.

Stop.

Adapt to the situation.

'We're leaving.'

'Behave yourselves.'

'Young man, be more restrained.'

Jia Tengying and Chen Gongshu walked away, shaking their heads. The one who was laughing was very happy.

Zhang Yong: ...

Hey, don't say anything stupid!

I'm a very clean person, okay?

Damn it...

Collect yourself.

Look at them.

They all looked at him intently.

If they had been a little frightened and uneasy before, they gradually calmed down after seeing Zhang Yong.

The man in front of them was their saviour.

He was the one who had rescued them from the clutches of the Japanese invaders. Without him, they would have probably perished long ago.

Zhang Yong: ...

Awkward.

The atmosphere had reached this point, and it seemed inappropriate not to say something.

But what should he say...

Just then, his mind map showed a yellow dot coming out of the telecommunications department. He glanced at it without expression. It turned out to be a very ordinary female operator.

He didn't even know her name. They hadn't interacted before. But he was sure that she had existed before his arrival. But she was completely inconspicuous.

What a hidden talent!

Zhang Yong was in awe. This was a true undercover agent.

She didn't show her skills or give anything away.

No outsider could possibly sense her presence.

Good, he pretended not to know either.

He looked at the other person very naturally, then withdrew his gaze. Pretending not to notice.

The other person politely greeted him, 'Team Leader Zhang.'

'Mm,' Zhang Yong nodded. It was a kind of greeting. The main point was to appear unfamiliar.

His gaze returned to the beautiful women before him.

Their eyes were full of hope.

Obviously, they already knew that he would decide their fate.

Every word he said could have a significant impact on their future paths in life. It could even be decisive.

Zhang Yong looked around, took two steps forward, and said doubtfully, 'Why aren't you going home?'

'Stationmaster Li told us that we can't let the Japanese get away with what they did. We have to pay them back. Although you are girls, you can also fight the Japanese. You don't have to go to the front line, you can still play a role in the rear.' The one speaking was Shen Ming.

Zhang Yong had a deep impression of her.

At that time, she was wearing...

Never mind, let's not talk about it. It's a bit embarrassing.

I wonder if she'll blush when she thinks about what happened back then.

'Did Commander Li really say that?'

'Yes. We all heard it.'

'You don't want to go home?'

'We've already reported to our families that we're safe.'

'Well...'

Zhang Yong was a bit at a loss.

It was right to defend the country and protect the family. It was right to beat the Japanese invaders.

The problem is, they are all girls, young girls, so how can they fight the Japanese invaders? They would be the ones getting beaten up.

If they appeared on the battlefield, with their looks, they might even increase the fighting power of the Japanese invaders. That would be tragic. And he couldn't take them out on missions either! Do they have to learn to shoot, grapple and kill?

Nonsense!

They can only be in logistics.

Or, how about one from the telecommunications department?

Then he shook his head.

Chen Mei was very reluctant to take Li Jingzhi last time, let alone anyone else.

The map shows that Chen Mei is not a yellow dot. So she must not be that motivated. This female team leader often skips work.

Besides, how many people can the telecommunications department put? There are 30 people here!

As he hesitated, the yellow dot came back.

No more intersections.

Zhang Yong's face suddenly changed dramatically.

But it was because he realised a huge problem.

The wounded man!

The wounded man!

There is no yellow dot!

He is alive. He is not dead. But there is no yellow dot.

He hadn't noticed before, but now, Zhang Yong reacted. The wounded man, from beginning to end, has been a white dot.

From the hotel in Brazil to the Tzu Chi Hospital, it has been a white dot. It has not changed.

What is going on?

Is it that he is not a member of the Red Party at all?

Or is it that he has already betrayed the party?

Er...

The thought of betrayal makes my heart tighten.

The worst fear is an internal traitor.

Could it be that this wounded man has been captured by Li Shiqun and has then betrayed him? And then become Li Shiqun's hook? Returned to the Red Party?

The so-called being shot is actually a cover-up. Many people use this kind of tactic.

He was shot. But he didn't die.

Damn...

Frown.

This matter is very serious.

I must warn Boss Miao. But how do I bring it up?

What if the injured man is really one of Boss Miao's comrades? He himself said that he might be a traitor. That's a very serious accusation.

Even if there is clear evidence, it's still a taboo subject.

What a headache. How do I solve it?

And there are these beautiful women in front of me. How do I settle them?

Take them back to the logistics warehouse? The problem is, there is no need for women there at all. There isn't even a women's toilet.

Don't even think about the shower, hot water, or anything like that. It doesn't exist.

'Team Leader Zhang!'

'Team Leader Zhang!'

Someone suddenly called out.

Zhang Yong came back to his senses. He noticed someone had come up to him.

He stood at attention and saluted. Obviously, there was something to report.

'What is it?'

'Team Leader Zhang, there's a phone call for you in the duty room.'

'Who is it?'

'She said her name was Yang Lichu.'

'Oh...'

Zhang Yong went to answer the phone.

He wondered in secret. Why had Yang Lichu called here?

Could it be that there is something else in the Treasury Department?

Oh no, I hope I'm not possessed by Conan the Destroyer, because wherever I go, people die...

He entered the duty room. He picked up the phone.

'Hello, this is Zhang Yong.'

'Director Zhang, it's me calling.'

It was indeed Yang Lichu.

Her voice was nothing special. It was just a little strange.

Was she jealous?

It didn't seem like it.

Who cares? She was the one who arranged for Natasha. She was responsible for everything.

Oh, when I think of Natasha, I can feel my back pain again. I've never met such a crazy woman. I can't stand it. I really can't stand it...

'What is it?'

'I hear you've been enjoying yourself lately!'

'You know very well. You arranged it. You made Natasha drink.'

'I'm not talking about Natasha.'

'Then what?'

'Are you taking dozens of beautiful women at once!'

'You mean them...'

Zhang Yong was puzzled.

Why is Yang Lichi mentioning them?

She seems to have good information. He had just seen the girls, and she already knew about them.

Wow, in the future, if anything,

she could be in charge of managing the harem. Her ears are so sharp.

Song Ziyu obviously doesn't like to get involved in things. Their roles are just misaligned and complementary.

'What do you think? Are they pretty?'

'Very pretty. I took one look and immediately fell for them.'

'You lecher!'

'They're all prettier than you.'

'You're asking for it.'

'Go on. What is it?'

'Madam says she's giving them all to us in the Air Force. We want them. You'll have to let them go.'

'What?'

Zhang Yong was taken aback.

Madam wants them? He was stunned. Where did this come from?

Then he reacted. Wow. Is this really happening? This is really a gift from heaven. He was so sleepy and someone had just handed him a pillow. And it was the most comfortable kind.

He was worried about where to put them, but no sooner had he thought about it than someone came to the rescue. And it was the Madam herself.

This...

Happiness came so suddenly!

Not only for himself, but also for Shen Ming and the others.

But!

Wait!

Why does it feel a bit unreal?

Seamless connection?

Perfectly matched?

'Really?'

'Why would I lie to you?'

'No, why would the Air Force like them?'

'I don't know. Who on your side is so powerful that they got their hands on their stories and got them into Madam's ears?'

'We spread the word?'

'Did we Air Force spread the word ourselves?'

'No...'

Zhang Yong hastily admitted.

It definitely wasn't. Most likely, Li Boqi was behind this.

Who else but Li Boqi would be so eager to help them find a way out? Li Boqi is also very powerful, and he was able to get their stories into Madam's ears.

The more I think about it, the more I feel that Li Boqi is unfathomable...

'Anyway, Madam knows. She feels very sympathetic towards them. So she has decided to take them in.'

'I see.'

'Are you willing to let them go?'

'What if I'm not willing? Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely! Especially when it's hundreds of levels above me.'

'Good. You will send them to Longhua Air Base later.'

'By the way, what will they be doing there?'

'Don't think so badly. They are all educated and hate the Japanese invaders. Our technical and communications departments need them. The expansion of the Jiabiao Air Base alone requires a large number of logistical support staff. Behind every pilot, there needs to be at least 30 support staff. 30 of them is nothing. We also need to recruit many educated young people from all over the country. There are also many female students.'

'I understand. I will send them over immediately.'

Zhang Yong was relieved.

He had been thinking wrongly. Madam is actually quite independent.

She is a woman herself. Therefore, she also respects women more. Sending Shen Ming and the others there is indeed for a good cause.

Of course, if they fall in love freely with those pride of the sky and fall in love themselves, that is their own business.

In any case, this is the best ending.

Zhang Yong also likes it.

Maybe in the future, if he goes to the Air Force himself, he will have acquaintances everywhere.

Haha. It is good to have acquaintances to get things done.

It's 1936, so in ten years' time they should have reached the rank of major.

Great, great, great!

Say goodbye. Hang up the phone. Come back.

Return to Shen Ming and the others, and hold back the laughter.

Very happy news. But hold it in for now.

Just as well, he sees a second yellow dot. It's a new field agent. He's helping someone else to fill up the kettle.

Okay, it really is a new person. He hasn't been here long.

'Team Leader Zhang...'

'Shen Ming, what kind of husband do you want to marry...'

'Someone like Team Leader Zhang.'

'What?'

Zhang Yong was taken aback.

He had expected Shen Ming to be bashful and reticent.

He had not expected her to come right out and say it. He was taken aback.

Come on, that's not how you profess your love these days!

Oh no, no sense of humour.

Never again will he keep someone waiting. He doesn't want to do it again.

'Ahem.'

'Ahem.'

He coughs twice deliberately.

At this point, a third yellow dot also appears.

He is also a new field agent. His face is full of childish innocence. He is at most around 20 years old.

He feels secretly moved. And secretly admires.

They are all fresh blood!

Although the Red Party is currently very weak, it is always training a new generation with an eye on the future.

'Okay, I won't keep you in suspense anymore.

'I have already arranged for your destination.

'You are about to join the Air Force and become a member of the Air Force.

'You may need to learn a lot about the Air Force, including foreign languages, communications, codes, technology, and so on.'

'The Air Force is a technical military service that requires a relatively high level of literacy. You just happen to fit the bill. I wish you luck.'

'Of course, if anyone doesn't want to go, you can raise it. I'll pay for your travel expenses and let you go home.'

Zhang Yong spoke methodically.

The group of beautiful women looked at each other. Then they were overjoyed.

Go to the Air Force?

That was completely unexpected!

They had actually been a little worried before.

They had thought they would be staying behind to work for the Special Branch of the Restoration Society.

This side was full of men, and they did manual labour. They might not be able to handle it.

How could they possibly handle fighting and killing?

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yong had arranged for them to go to the Air Force.

Although they didn't know much about the Air Force, they knew that it was completely different from the Special Branch.

'Shen Ming.'

'Yes?'

'Would you like to go to the Air Force?'

'Yes. Yes.'

Shen Ming answered eagerly. The others followed suit.

Of course they would like to go! Who wouldn't?

'Good!'

Zhang Yong dismissed them. Standby in place.

Then he returned to Jia Tengying's office. Chen Gongshu was there too. Hey, the two of them got along quite well.

It's only natural. Jiatengying doesn't do anything, Chen Gongshu is in charge. Naturally, there are no conflicts. For the time being, there is nothing major. It's just a good time to smoke together. They are both heavy smokers. They have a common hobby. There are several different brands of cigarettes on the coffee table.

'Oh? Team Leader Zhang, have you settled in?'

'It wasn't my turn. The Air Force took everyone. All of them.'

'Really?'

Jiatengying and Chen Gongshu glanced at each other.

This...

They thought Zhang Yong had arranged it.

Well, this Zhang Shaolong has quite a lot of power. He casually stuffed 30 people into the Air Force.

To be honest, they sometimes envy the Air Force. It really is a high-welfare organisation. There's so much money!

Awesome.

Promising!

Money-making!