MM Racing Chapter 36: 200 Yuan Isn't a Loss
Chapter 36: 200 Yuan Isn't a Loss
"Yuichi Inoue?"
With a cigarette dangling from his mouth, Shen Lang softly murmured the name, which was different from the one provided in the intelligence report.
His expression remained calm, seemingly without any surprise.
Actually, when I asked for the name, I had already made all sorts of guesses and analyses in my mind.
This includes the name provided by the intelligence, which is different from the name provided by Gu Yichen.
After all, they are spies, so it's normal for them to use code names or aliases when dealing with outsiders.
Like this elite agent in front of us, he always refers to himself as Lao Gu, and the informants he has recruited don't even know his real name.
Therefore, people might suspect that Gu is not actually a surname, but just a code name.
Just like the infamous Lixingshe special agent "Red Mushroom" who was famous throughout Northeast China, who turned out to be a man?
Going against the grain can also confuse the enemy.
Shen Lang only learned his real name and that "Gu" was his surname through information provided by the system.
This is, after all, the French Concession, not Japanese territory.
In addition to arresting criminals, the police also have to catch spies.
The Special Higher Police, the Special Service Department of the Lixingshe (a secret service organization), and the underground Communist Party were all targets for arrest.
However, the police preferred to arrest Japanese spies and agents of the Rikkyosha.
The police station didn't care what intelligence the two factions obtained; they only knew that there would be a reward for catching someone.
Two months ago, they captured a Blue Shirts agent and extorted a large ransom from the Chinese-controlled area before releasing him.
Catching spies is not about maintaining public order; it's about generating revenue.
Therefore, it's quite normal for Japanese spies who were killed by stray bullets to use false names.
Shen Lang even speculated that, while lurking in this predominantly Chinese concession, they might even use Chinese names to conceal their identities.
Being able to get a Japanese name and confirm that you are Japanese is already a great achievement.
Moreover, judging from Gu Yichen's description, the appearance of the photo and the corpse basically match, so they should be the same person.
After thinking for a moment, he pressed further, "Are there any photos?"
I observed it closely in the autopsy room yesterday. Although it had more than a dozen holes in its body, its head was not shot, and its appearance was quite intact.
Gu Yichen quickly weighed the options in his mind and pondered, "The ID has a photo on it, and it's also proof of merit for the operatives. Do you have any leads?"
A glint of light flashed in his eyes; he sensed something amiss from the questioning.
Even a new recruit with only a short time on the job possesses a keen sense of what a professionally trained agent can do.
Perhaps just a casual question will reveal ulterior motives.
"I've made a discovery, but I need to confirm it before I can tell you."
Shen Lang exhaled a puff of smoke and admitted it directly without any attempt to hide it.
It's incredibly difficult to outsmart and lie to a professional agent, especially since the conversation has already begun; denying it now would only make things worse.
Anyway, I'll tell him the final result, so it doesn't matter if I reveal a little information.
Only by appropriately showcasing oneself can one gain more attention.
Before the other party could ask any questions, Shen Lang said, "Don't ask now. I'll tell you once the clues are confirmed. We can talk about another business deal now."
Gu Yichen frowned, pondered for a moment, and then did not pursue the matter of clues further.
The two are currently in a transactional relationship; if the clues are truly useful, the other party will definitely provide them in exchange for the reward.
Based on his investigation of this constable, he knew that a greedy and lustful man would never miss out on a reward.
If they are unwilling to say, it means they themselves are not sure. If the false information leads to nothing, that's not the worst thing. But if it causes huge losses to the buyer, they may be purged, retaliated against, and lose their lives.
Now we just need to wait for his confirmation; there's no rush.
It's important to understand that dismantling a Special Higher Police intelligence network outpost is extremely difficult.
Anyone who leads the attack on a stronghold will be rewarded with at least a Level 3 Cloud Banner Medal, and a promotion will be just around the corner.
Therefore, it was equally difficult for other members of the Special Service's Intelligence Section to find clues.
Gu Yichen calmly asked, "What kind of business?"
I'm still somewhat curious about business opportunities that are brought up by the person who initiated them.
Shen Lang took out an "Old Knife" brand cigarette, offered it to Shen Lang, and then took out a match to light it for him.
A warm smile spread across his face, and he adopted the same sales style he used to have.
He said with a smile, "I imagine the Blue Shirts Society hates the Japanese spies in the concession and has suffered considerable losses, right? The police are also investigating and searching for people on both sides, which is a big hindrance to them. If the Blue Shirts Society is willing, I can help them cause some trouble for the Special Higher Police."
He remained calm and composed, appearing quite mysterious.
Moreover, it refers to the Blue Shirts Society, which is well-known to the outside world, rather than the Lixing Society's Special Service Department.
To avoid overwhelming the other party with too much information, which could cause a stressful reaction.
Gu Yichen pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "From what I understand, the Blue Shirts Society and the Japanese have been secretly competing and even assassinating each other in the French Concession. They are indeed unable to act freely because they have to evade the police station's investigation."
The Lixingshe and the Special Higher Police were secretly fighting not only in the French Concession but also in the International Settlement.
Assassinations and the destruction of each other's strongholds occurred frequently, and the fighting was very fierce.
When Gu Yichen first arrived in Shanghai after graduating from Whampoa Military Academy and completing his training, he was determined to kill Japanese soldiers and make a name for himself.
Not only did they assassinate Japanese businessmen, but they also boldly plotted an attack on the Special Higher Police headquarters in Shanghai.
However, the plan was too radical and was urgently halted by higher authorities.
Therefore, upon hearing that the other party's intentions might cause some trouble for the Special Higher Police, they were happy to cooperate.
Shen Lang raised an eyebrow and held up three fingers, saying, "I can get the police to target the Special Higher Police for 300 yuan…!"
After thinking for a moment, he withdrew one finger and said, "200 yuan. For just 200 yuan, the Blue Shirts can use someone else to do the dirty work. 200 yuan is a steal. Think about it!"
Originally, he could have helped all the anti-Japanese forces for free with his enthusiasm, but he changed it to a monetary transaction in order to avoid suspicion.
It's more believable to talk about a transaction based on someone with a notorious reputation, but to say it's a free favor would arouse suspicion.
That's what word-of-mouth is all about!
For just 200 yuan in legal tender, the police could target the Special Higher Police and alleviate the pressure on the Special Service in the French Concession. This deal was worthwhile.
Gu Yichen gave the other person a deep look and nodded, saying, "Okay, but you need to tell me the specific plan first."
"No problem." Shen Lang snapped his fingers and said in a low voice, "Go back and tell the Blue Shirts to tear off the photos of the Japanese spies, make new Blue Shirts identification cards, and then forge a safe house for them in the French Concession."
"Then I relayed the message, instructing the police to search the safe house and find the identification documents."
"Wouldn't it be enough to just compare the ID photo with the corpse to confirm the identity?"
"Then it can be classified as the Japanese Special Higher Police shooting members of the Blue Shirts Society in the street!"
"This case has had a very negative impact; even the French embassy felt it had been humiliated."
"If they knew it was the Special Higher Police (THD) that was responsible, would they retaliate against Japanese spies within the French Concession?"