Chapter 799: It's better to catch Aphrodite

'I don't want to die,'

the Japanese spy seemed to explain honestly.

Zhang Yong felt no surprise.

There were also soft and weak Japanese invaders.

Or rather, they were more attached to their lives, such as the Osaka Division.

Although the vast majority of Japanese people are fanatical, there are occasionally a few who are more level-headed. This is not surprising. Take, for example, Liu Xi.

'Then I will answer all your questions.'

'Yes.'

'Apart from Huoyao and Tsutsu, what other information do you have?'

'Let me think...'

The Japanese spy seemed to be cooperating very well. He kept his head down, thinking carefully.

Zhang Yong noticed that the Japanese spy's eyes had started to twinkle again. If nothing unexpected happened, this guy was definitely making up stories again.

They are all masters!

The other Japanese spy was stubborn and would not talk.

This Japanese spy in front of him was different. He answered whatever was asked. If he didn't know, he made it up.

For a while, there was no way to tell whether the other person's information was true or not.

'Kuroshima Ryuzo is in Shanghai...'

'Who?'

Zhang Yong's heart twitched.

Then he secretly despised himself. He had no self-control at all.

It's just Kuroshima Ryuzo, isn't it?

It's just 300,000 US dollars, isn't it?

Look at how nervous you are. You're hopeless.

It's as if he had never seen 300,000 US dollars before...

But!

He really hadn't seen it before!

The 300,000 US dollars extorted from Kuroshima Ryuzo was the largest sum of money he was likely to get his hands on.

It would be false to say that he wasn't nervous.

He couldn't stop thinking about it as long as a single US dollar hadn't fallen into his own pocket.

'Kuroshima Ryuzo.'

'He's in Shanghai? When did that happen?'

'A week ago, I think.'

'What's he doing here?'

'It seems to be related to the Big Thunderstorm Project.'

'Big Thunderstorm...'

Zhang Yong hesitated.

So it was the Big Thunderstorm Project that had lured Kuroshima Ryuzo here?

Could it be that the Big Thunderstorm Project had been revived?

Good, the more it ferments, the better.

Come to Shanghai!

Shanghai is the biggest city in the Far East. It is a truly international stage!

He is the host. Welcoming guests from all directions with a smile...

Come to my bowl.

'Where is Kuroshima Ryuzo?'

'I don't know.'

'I don't know...'

Zhang Yong frowned inwardly. Then he relaxed.

It's fine. As long as Kuroshima Ryuzo is really in Shanghai, that's all that matters. Sooner or later, we'll find him.

Three hundred thousand US dollars is in sight...

Suddenly, a dense cluster of white dots appeared at the edge of the map, all bearing the symbol for weapons.

In the middle was a yellow dot. It should be Kurimoto Aoi.

Fine, for the time being, we'll leave this Japanese spy in Kurimoto Aoi's hands. None of the other information is important. Zhang Yong only had his eyes on the three hundred thousand US dollars.

Sure enough, Kurimoto Aoi arrived soon after.

Zhang Yong handed him Xichuan Huafu to take away. Hand it over to the police station.

'Thank you!'

'Go!'

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

Kurimoto Seiei then left with the Japanese spy.

'Kuroshima Ryuzo...'

Zhang Yong mused.

Will this old guy keep hiding in Hongkou?

If Kuroshima Ryuzo keeps hiding in Hongkou, what can I do to get in there...

Or, is there any way to lure the other guy out...

Suddenly, a red dot with a weapon symbol appeared at the edge of the map. Zhang Yong immediately realised that something was wrong.

The map indicated that it was Yosuke Yamaguchi (Usamaru Mori)!

This guy has appeared again. And he's armed. Is he trying to assassinate me?

Hagah!

This is crazy! It's so far away! Does he have a scope?

Then...

Zhang Yong suddenly reacted.

Usamaru Mori is not trying to kill me, he's trying to kill Hanafu Nishikawa!

Bang!

Sure enough, a crisp gunshot came.

It was Mohinag's gunshot!

It's over.

Hanafu Nishikawa is going to die.

Sure enough, two seconds later, the red dot next to Ao Kurimoto disappeared.

Zhang Yong: ? ? ?

Frown.

This Yosuke Yamaguchi is a bit grumpy!

Killing Hanafu Nishikawa directly?

Well, the fog is even thicker.

Why did Yosuke Yamaguchi want to kill Hanafu Nishikawa?

Was he worried about his secrets being revealed, or was there another reason?

There was always a sense of mystery surrounding Yosuke Yamaguchi in front of Yongren. It was a reversal. And then another reversal. I can never see his face clearly...

However, there was no point in panicking now.

Yosuke Yamaguchi had a sniper rifle in his hands, and he didn't dare go after him.

He didn't want to die.

As soon as the gunshot rang out, Chen Hai and the others were also preparing to encircle and attack. But they were stopped by Zhang Yong.

'The Japanese invaders have a scope.'

'What?'

Everyone's face fell.

A scope!

That's dangerous. Someone could get killed.

You might not even see the enemy before they shoot you.

A minute later, Yamaguchi Yosuke disappeared.

Zhang Yong: ...

Damn. The trail has gone cold again.

But he can already report to Vice Minister Min in person.

He immediately called back to the Treasury Department to find Minister Min. He didn't need to go through Yang Lichu. It was better to avoid her acting as a go-between all day.

'Yamaguchi Yosuke?'

'Yes.'

'Give me the details.'

'From what we can gather, it was the Japanese invaders' Tsuchiyokai that did it.'

'Tsuchiyokai? What's that?'

'It may be related to Prince Chichibu Yōhito.'

'Him?'

Vice-Minister Min obviously knew about this Yōhito too.

Basically, this answer was something most people could have predicted.

'Keep investigating.'

'Yes.'

Zhang Yong promised.

Keep investigating. Hmm. Definitely. Must continue.

But it was late. It was long past the end of the working day. So they would continue tomorrow morning after 9am.

Nine to five. That was the standard working hours. There was no overtime pay for working overtime.

Hang up the phone. Get ready to go off duty.

Everyone go home. Everyone go to their own mother.

'Chen Hai.'

'Yes.'

'Let's call it a day.'

'Yes.'

Everyone agreed. Pack up.

Just as Zhang Yong was preparing to leave, Li Yuanqing hurried over.

Seeing Zhang Yong preparing to evacuate, he became anxious. Nishikawa Hanafu is dead. He has no way to explain himself!

Moreover, the person who killed Nishikawa Hanafu was clearly an expert.

Things are getting more and more troublesome.

'The person is dead.'

'I know.'

'Who was the person who killed him? Why did they kill Nishikawa Hanafu?'

'The person who killed him was Yosuke Yamaguchi. It was that Mori Usamaru.'

'Isn't he dead?'

'No.'

'What?'

'I'll only tell you. Mori Usamaru is not dead. I let him go on purpose. I want him to go back and fight with the other Japanese spies.'

'You...'

Kurimoto Ao was speechless.

This Zhang Yong is really taking risks.

He actually let Mori Usamaru go back. Isn't he afraid that Mori Usamaru will turn against him?

Now it's fine. The Japanese spy in his hands has been killed.

There's nothing he can do. Silence.

'This is a good thing,' Zhang Yong said slowly.

'Alas...' Kurimoto Ao sighed helplessly, 'Of course it's good for you...'

'It's also good for you?'

'What?'

'In fact, it's not good to have you catch a Japanese spy.'

'What?'

'Your police commissioner is Kagezawa, right?'

'Yes.'

Kurimoto Ao gradually came to his senses.

Indeed, if he caught a Japanese spy alive and took him back, what would the police station do?

Kagekatsu Shigeaki is there. He will definitely interfere.

Just thinking about it makes my head hurt.

'Let's go,'

Zhang Yong ignored Li Yuanqing.

Li Yuanqing would handle the rest himself.

He could just wash his hands of it.

But then again, this Yamaguchi Yosuke is indeed not simple.

At least, his marksmanship is very good. He also has a scope.

Back at the café next to the Bank of Communications, the guy didn't show any of that. I have to say, this time, he really did have a blind spot.

But it's fine. He's not a professional anyway. And he's not going to be doing this for long.

He'll survive the war and then disappear.

...I digress.

Goodbye.

Tell Chen Hai to bring the team back.

Zhang Yong wandered around on his own. He wasn't tired yet.

The next part was completely personal time.

Dou Wanjiang and Feng Yunshan are following him. He is safe.

The key is that he can detect risks within 500 metres in time. If he detects danger, he can avoid it in advance.

Take off his Mao jacket. Change into normal clothes. Feeling satisfied, he looks for somewhere to eat.

He has money in his pocket. Naturally, he tries all kinds of food.

A wonderful steak is essential. He hasn't had one for a long time.

He is full.

You are coming out of a Western restaurant. A special symbol appears at the edge of the map.

Check it out. You discover that it is Aphrodite.

Huh?

Where is she going?

Look for a place and use the telescope. You discover that Aphrodite has changed her appearance.

She now looks like an old woman. She is carrying a handbag. She is sitting on a tram. You can't even tell that she is the beautiful, overly white Russian girl.

Zhang Yong suddenly feels a strong sense of curiosity.

There must be something secretive about Aphrodite's disguise.

Luckily, he had some time to kill, so he could get involved.

Luckily, he saw a rickshaw nearby. So he waved and told the rickshaw driver to come over.

The rickshaw driver immediately pulled up.

'Sir...'

'Follow that tram for me.'

'Okay.'

The rickshaw driver answered cheerfully.

Then he pulled Zhang Yong along and started running.

Zhang Yong closed his eyes to rest.

Suddenly, the rickshaw driver asked, 'Sir, are you following someone?'

'Yes,' Zhang Yong said casually.

'If you need help, I can do it for you.'

'You?'

Zhang Yong was a little surprised.

This rickshaw driver seemed to have something unusual to say.

He secretly raised his guard.

'That's right. We don't just pull rickshaws. We also run errands and make deliveries. We also help with tailing and spying. As long as you're willing to pay, we'll do anything,' the rickshaw man said.

Zhang Yong couldn't help but think of Wu Jiu Tian. Nicknamed Lao Jiu. Introduced by Gu Mozhai.

Wu Jiu Tian also pulled rickshaws. He also knew how to shoot guns. He had worked for Zhang Yong before. Unfortunately, it seemed that they gradually drifted apart.

It's mainly because Wu Jiutian is a homebody. He loves his wife and child.

I wonder what will happen to people like him when Nanjing falls next year. It would be best to evacuate in advance...

'What's your name?'

'Huang San'er.'

'Are there many of you?'

'Not really. There are a hundred or so. We're all brothers.'

'Oh. That's fine. You help me keep up with that tram in front. Don't lose it.'

Zhang Yong said, taking out a silver dollar.

It's for something or other, so just use the dollar to clear the way. I guarantee that the other person will be dazzled by the money.

'Okay!'

Sure enough, Huang Saner quickly took the dollar. He ran even more cheerfully.

Zhang Yong silently closed his eyes to rest.

The tram seemed to be heading towards the concession exit. Aphrodite never got off the tram.

Suddenly, a yellow dot appeared at the edge of the map. There was no way to mark it. It gradually got closer.

Opened his eyes.

He discovered that it was Huang Zhicheng again.

He frowned.

This guy, still hanging around outside. Doesn't he worry about something going wrong?

Now Xu Enzeng is also on the Bund. He's obviously here for the underground party. If Xu Enzeng smells something, Huang Zhicheng is definitely finished.

The tram stops next to Huang Zhicheng.

'Huang Zhicheng,' Zhang Yong said, frowning, and called the other person's name directly.

'Team Leader Zhang,' Huang Zhicheng replied hastily.

'Don't you have to go to work?'

'I'm on holiday today...'

'Don't hang around even if you're on leave. They're arresting reds everywhere. Xu Enzeng is here. Be careful, they might arrest you too.'

'Oh, oh, I'll go back then.'

'Hurry up.'

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

This was a warning.

If the other person was willing to listen, that would be best. If they didn't listen, there was nothing to be done.

Fortunately, Huang Zhicheng seemed to have taken the advice. He really did go back.

'Go!'

'Okay!'

The rickshaw continued to follow the tram.

The tram continued to the concession exit.

The tram routes outside the concession did not overlap with those inside.

To leave the concession, one had to get off.

Sure enough, Zhang saw Aphrodite get off. She left the concession on foot.

Later, she also got into a rickshaw outside the concession. It took her all the way northwest.

Zhang frowned inwardly.

What was this woman, so sneaky, trying to do? Running that far?

'Huang San'er.'

'Yes, sir.'

'Follow my instructions.'

'Yes.'

Huang San'er agreed.

Zhang Yong directed him to take a detour.

If he followed Aphrodite, he would definitely be discovered.

She was no ordinary woman. Better safe than sorry.

He had a map to help him. As long as she was within 500 metres, he could keep an eye on her. He wouldn't lose her.

As it turned out...

Aphrodite kept heading northwest. She kept going.

Until a red dot appeared.

Zhang Yong: A spy from Japan?

Could it be that Aphrodite was meeting with a spy from Japan?

What the heck!

What's going on?

Is she also involved with the spy from Japan? It doesn't make sense!

How could she be involved with the spy from Japan?

However, what happened next took Zhang Yong by surprise.

He looked through the binoculars and saw the spy clearly. He had seen him before. It was Zhao Wannian. The engineer from the Caohé Power Plant.

Previously, Zhang Yong had been to the Caohé Power Plant and had come face to face with this Zhao Wannian. But they had not unmasked each other. Later, he had completely forgotten about this person. He had thought that the other person was just a simple undercover. Unexpectedly, with the arrival of Aphrodite, this person once again appeared in his field of vision.

There was definitely something fishy going on.

This Zhao Wannian and Aphrodite definitely had some kind of secret deal.

Sure enough, Aphrodite pulled up next to Zhao Wannian. But she didn't get out of the car. Instead, she took something out of her handbag and handed it to Zhao Wannian.

It looked like... Well, it seemed like... Zhao Wannian was also giving something to her? But the angle was bad, so I couldn't see clearly.

Then the rickshaw started up again. Moving forward. Turning a corner. Going back. It was clear that the mission was complete.

Zhang Yong hid silently behind the corner. He pondered thoughtfully.

What did Aphrodite give Zhao Wannian?

From inside the telescope, it looks like a small cloth pocket. Or is it a small sash?

It's the wallet of ancient people. A patent for the poor. It's sewn with cotton cloth. It has an elastic band. You can put something inside. You can wrap it around your waist. Or you can hold it in your hand.

After Zhao Wannian got the cloth pocket, he didn't leave immediately. Instead, he turned around. His back was facing the road. With the light from the street lamp, judging from his movements, he was probably checking the contents of the cloth pocket. Unfortunately, due to the angle, Zhang Yong couldn't see what was inside the cloth pocket.

What should he do?

Arrest someone?

That would alert the suspect.

What exactly is the relationship between this Zhao Wannian and Aphrodite?

Instead of arresting Zhao Wannian, why not arrest Aphrodite?

Why not arrest Aphrodite...

Oh no!

Once this thought came to him, it immediately grew like weeds after spring rain.

Arresting Aphrodite would get him more information. This was official business.

Aphrodite was young and beautiful, and he had the ambition to covet her. This was personal business.

The official and personal business mixed together, and the thought of arresting Aphrodite lingered, refusing to go away.

Fortunately, he still had some self-awareness. Even if he was overcome by lust, he knew that Aphrodite was a difficult person to deal with. He definitely could not catch her alone.

Alone, he was not even a match for Lin Xiaoyan. Not to mention this Aphrodite.

Don't be fooled by Aphrodite's seemingly petite appearance. She is a Belarusian woman. A fighting nation!

How dare you underestimate her.

What should he do?

What should he do to get her?

Suddenly, the map shows that Aphrodite has left the rickshaw man and is walking alone into a chaotic residential area.

Huh?

Is this divine help?

She's actually taking the small path instead of the main road? Isn't that like walking right into the trap?

Without thinking, he immediately thinks of the smothering technique.

Good, good, good, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It must not be missed.

The smothering technique is his hidden skill.

It cannot be said to be consummate. It can only be said to have a success rate of over 99.99%.

Zhang Yong immediately took action. With the help of the map, he took a detour and arrived in front of Aphrodite. He looked for a place to ambush her.

It was truly God helping me.

It was now dark. The light was weak.

Aphrodite must be here in the middle of the night to find someone.

Never mind.

Just knock her out first.

He took out the hawthorn stick and waited patiently.

Sure enough, Aphrodite appeared. She was completely unaware that someone was lying in wait.

Zhang Yong moved at once!

Puff!

A muffled sound.

Aphrodite fell limp.

Not bad.

One blow and she's down.

Heh heh. Pretty girl...

But no rush. First, let's see what she's got.

Feel the corpse.

Undo the clothes. The skin is white and delicate. She really is a top-notch beauty.

But none of that matters.

He is not desperate enough to resort to unscrupulous means.

What is important is what can be discovered on her body. So, he searches carefully.

Unexpectedly, he finds a drawing!

What drawing?

When he spreads it out...

it is the drawing of the Presidential Palace!

It is not much different from the one he found before.

There are also some special markings on it.

Zhang Yong: ...

frowns.

What's going on?

Where did this drawing come from?

Was it a deal with Zhao Wannian? Did Zhao Wannian give it to her?

Suddenly, Zhang Yong realised.

Zhao Wannian was an engineer at the Caohé Thermal Power Plant. The point is that engineers have their own circles.

Maybe he knew some construction engineers. Including those who repaired the Presidential Palace.

When the Presidential Palace was repaired, there must have been drawings! Someone must have planned it.

So, if we can find these people, we can find a way to get the drawings out. In this era, many technicians did not have a sense of confidentiality.

Not to mention the military, even they didn't have strict security measures.

The former Daxiangchang Airport was practically an uncovered chicken coop. Anyone could freely come and go. As a result, accidents happened frequently.

So, the question arises again.

What does Aphrodite want with this drawing?

Is she going to betray it?

What is her real identity?

Safiya?

Safiya collects and betrays information...

Continue to search the body.

Feel it up and down.

Some scattered coins are found. She didn't take them.

There's only a dozen or so. Leave them for her bus fare.

Inspect thoroughly.

Check inside and out.

No valuable clues are found.

Unexpectedly, the disguise on her face is surprisingly strong and cannot be removed for the time being.

Chemical agents must be used. Otherwise, if you pull too hard, you'll definitely tear the skin off.

He doesn't want to do that.

After all, she is a top-notch beauty!

One day, she will have to give in. He is in no hurry.

He reckons that Aphrodite will soon wake up and quietly takes the drawing with him.

He leaves.

Soon, Aphrodite wakes up groggily.

After all, she has received professional training. She immediately realises that something is wrong. Hurriedly, she rolls over and stands up.

She quickly checks her body. She doesn't notice anything unusual.

She hasn't been violated.

But her clothes are loose, as if she has been molested?

Then she realises that the drawing is gone.

She: ?

She suddenly felt that something was not right.

She immediately realised that she had encountered someone more than just a petty thief.

A petty thief would not have taken the drawings.

She was angry. Damn it!

Who was it? How dare they ambush her like that?

Who was it? How could they have the ability to ambush her like that? She didn't know anything about it...

'Ugh...'

She suddenly felt a sharp pain behind her head.

She became even angrier. She wanted to tear the other person to shreds.

Back-stabbing son of a bitch!

He cursed him a million times.

Unfortunately, it was useless.

At this moment, Zhang Yong had already run away.

It was still Huang Saner's van that took him back to the concession. He returned to the vicinity of the Hotel Madelay.

He was going to see when Aphrodite would return.

He should not have been stupid after being beaten, right?

He should still remember the way back to the Hotel Madelay, right?

Heh heh...

Suddenly, another red dot appeared at the edge of the map.

Observe. It was actually an acquaintance.

Fei Xinqing.

From Tianjin. The boss of the Sihai Money Exchange. A Japanese spy.

Zhang Yong had met him before. He had even gone into the Sihai Money Exchange. But he had not revealed his true identity.

Unexpectedly, Fei Xinqing had come to Shanghai.

Fei Xinqing was carrying a suitcase. It was not big. And there was no gold logo on it. But there was a weapon logo.

Observe in silence.

It was discovered that Fei Xinqing had also entered the Hotel Madeline. And he was walking towards the toilet.

This guy, all dressed up in a suit, is wearing a white bowler hat. He looks like a real gentleman. But no matter where he goes, he never lets go of the suitcase in his hands.

Good. That's the suitcase we want. Let's take care of the guy. Then we'll take the suitcase.

Zhang Yong follows him into the bathroom.

The map shows that there is no one else in the bathroom.

This is the perfect time to strike.

Poof!

Fei Xinqing is knocked unconscious.

Pick up the suitcase. Then pick up the other man's white top hat.

Put the top hat on your own head. Lower the brim. Partially cover your face. Then leisurely leave the Hotel Matelot.

There are no surveillance cameras these days. No need to worry at all.

The hat's purpose is to blur the other man's memory.

Quickly enter the next house that's unoccupied. Then lock the door.

It's great to have a map to help you. As long as it's an unoccupied house, you can just enter it. Then treat it like your own home.

Luckily, he was also good at picking locks. He could easily open most locks. It was no problem at all.

He opened the suitcase. His eyes lit up.

There were so many banknotes inside.

They were just lying on top of the clothes.

There were notes from the Bank of Commerce, the Taisho Bank, Citibank and HSBC.

Since he had nothing better to do, he roughly counted them. He found that there were almost 30,000 yuan.

Indeed, Fei Xinqing was rich.

He came all the way from Tianjin to Shanghai, so he must be here to deliver money.

But if he's here to deliver money, 30,000 silver dollars seems a bit low.

Take out the clothes. I find a pistol underneath.

A Walther PPK pistol. A German masterpiece. It comes with two magazines. Damn, this is high-end.

Swallow!

Continue searching. I find a letter underneath.

Pick it up.

The envelope reads...