Spy Wars: Red Agent Codename Phoenix

Chapter 1718 This time I'm determined to go to the front lines with you.

Sanqin Restaurant, Shaanxi Street, Chongqing.

Mao Feng and Xu Zeng had a small gathering in a private room on the second floor.

The two were once superior and subordinate, and had a good relationship.

Xu Zeng looked at the Yangtze River Bookstore across the street and smiled mysteriously, "Brother Mao! Guess who the owner behind the Yangtze River Bookstore is?"

Without hesitation, Mao Feng said, "Who doesn't know her? It's the First Madam! Our Military Intelligence Bureau has long since designated this place as a restricted area, so no one dares to come here to cause trouble."

Xu Zeng said with a wry smile, "Brother Mao! I only just realized that it almost caused a disaster."

Mao Feng laughed, "Brother Xu! I heard you went to Chu Xi to cure Chen Guo. Are you stupid? If Chu Xi treated her, doesn't that prove he's the one who made Chen Guo stupid?"

Xu Zeng nodded and said, "Yes! Chen Guo is doing well in the hospital. But every time Chu Xi returns to Chongqing, it feels like our Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) has no reason to exist anymore."

Mao Feng feigned indignation and said, "That's right! It's said that he was very successful and influential in high-level meetings."

Xu Zeng smiled mysteriously and said, "Why not send someone to impersonate people from the Chu Mansion and do bad things, sending them to the front lines to die?"

Mao Feng clapped his hands and laughed, "Brilliant! This will definitely ruin Chu Xi's reputation."

Xu Zeng, in high spirits, asked with a smile, "Brother Mao! Shall we get moving right away?"

Mao Feng readily agreed, "Great! Let's get started right away."

Zeng Mansion, underground secret room.

Zeng Yun and Feng Na were drinking and having fun.

Feng Na said with a sigh of relief, "Vice Sect Leader! At least no one is investigating Ono Kikuko anymore."

Zeng Yun smiled bitterly and said, "No! The Shadow Bureau Chief will not give up easily; his subordinates are still investigating."

Feng Na said thoughtfully, "The director of the film department performed exceptionally well in Chongqing. It is said that he was even praised by Mr. China at a high-level operational seminar."

Zeng Yun waved his hand and said, "There's no need to doubt too much. The Shadow Bureau Chief did that to cover himself up."

At this time, the radio transmission sounded.

Feng Na hurriedly transcribed and translated the message, reporting:

"Vice Sect Leader! The Sect Leader has called to investigate the Shadow Bureau Chief's every word and action in Chongqing. If there are any acts of treason, an assassination can be carried out."

Zeng Yun shook his head and said, "Why must husband and wife kill each other?"

Feng Na asked with a smile, "Vice Sect Leader! You certainly don't want to lay a hand on the Shadow Gate Chief."

Zeng Yun nodded and said, "Of course we don't want to! Now that Elder Xie's connection is gone, we're being asked to sever the Shadow Agency Chief's connection ourselves. Being isolated and helpless in Chongqing is not a good thing."

"Shh!"

Feng Na made a shushing gesture.

She tiptoed to the door and suddenly opened it with one hand.

Outside the door, Lin Qiao'er from Jinggangshan stood there, holding a plate of fruit, looking astonished.

Feng Na asked with a smile, "Qiao'er! Did I scare you?"

Lin Qiao'er patted her chest and exclaimed, "That's right! You suddenly opened the door and gave me quite a fright. Here!"

Feng Na took the fruit plate and said with a smile, "My sixth sense told me there was someone outside the door, so I suddenly opened it."

Lin Qiao'er said irritably, "Our basement is safe, no outsiders come here. Uncle! Go outside and get some sun more often, don't stay in the basement all the time. I'm going to the Yangtze River Bookstore to read."

Zeng Yun shook his head and said, "This girl! She can't find a suitable husband by reading books."

Feng Na closed the door and whispered, "Vice Sect Leader! I think there's something wrong with your niece. She was clearly eavesdropping on our conversation outside the door just now."

Zeng Yun knew she wanted to get rid of Lin Qiao'er, and waved her hand, saying, "Impossible! Both Qiao'ers are simple-minded and would never suspect that you and I have a problem."

Feng Na said seriously, "Vice Sect Leader! You are the Empire's top-tier agent, don't be misled by family ties."

Zeng Yun glanced at her and said meaningfully, "Meihuizi! Family ties are our greatest asset as undercover agents. Even if they discover some problems, they will cover for us."

Feng Na smiled wryly and said, "Maybe! I'll still arrange for someone to monitor the head of the Shadow Bureau."

Zeng Yun knew she was dissatisfied, so he nodded and said, "Go! Carry out the sect leader's orders."

The living room on the second floor of the Chu Mansion.

Kong Ling scolded Liu Zhengxiong: "Old Liu! How could you come up with such a thing as making Wu Wan play a little match girl who gets beaten up?"

Xiang Chu, holding Wu Wan, then scolded, "Old Liu! How did Wu Wan find out about this self-deprecating act?"

Liu Zhengxiong said with a wry smile, "No corner of the Chu Mansion can escape Wu Wan's eyes. She found out we were rehearsing in the basement."

Xiang Chu laughed and said, "That's right! Our Wu Wan has a pair of discerning eyes and a talent for acting."

Kong Ling said resentfully, "Hmph! Anyway, no acting is allowed to make fun of our Chu Mansion. I'll fight anyone who does it."

Liu Zhengxiong looked at Xiang Chu pitifully and said with a wry smile, "Lord Chu! Shall we continue this act?"

Xiang Chu scolded, "Didn't you hear what Madam said? Stop acting!"

Liu Zhengxiong muttered, "You're still lecturing me? Didn't you make me act it all?"

Wu Wan shouted, "Dad! I want to play the Little Match Girl!"

Xiang Chu said helplessly, "Fine! Old Liu! Let Wu Wan perform in the living room on the first floor, everyone can go watch."

"Yes!"

Liu Zhengxiong hurriedly accepted the order.

Ning Caiwei rushed into the living room and said anxiously, "Dad! Our people haven't gone out to perform in the streets, have they?"

Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No! Wu Wan's mother stopped her."

Ning Caiwei said with a wry smile, "According to Jiang Yong from the military police, some people are using our Chu Mansion's name to bully and monopolize the market, beat the elderly, rob property, and harass women. They are also distributing reactionary leaflets to incite people to stop fighting the Japanese."

Xiang Chu laughed and said, "Really? With someone doing it for us, we don't have to worry about how to act."

Liu Zhengxiong clapped his hands and laughed, "Who's so kind? They solved a big problem for us."

Wu Wan said urgently, "Uncle Liu! Stop laughing, quickly take me downstairs to perform."

"Let's go! Future superstar!"

Liu Zhengxiong picked her up and happily walked out of the living room.

Ning Caiwei said worriedly, "Dad! Aren't you going to send someone to the scene to check and clarify things to the outside world?"

Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No need! It would only make things worse, and besides, we haven't done anything."

Kong Ling chimed in, "Exactly! We don't need to worry about it. Only a fool would use our name to do bad things. I'll answer any calls. Let's see who dares to slander our family."

Just then, the living room phone rang at the perfect moment.

Kong Ling answered the phone, listened for a couple of minutes, and then scolded, "Governor Jiang! In this time of war, who would do bad things under their own banner? Let me tell you the truth, not a single person from our Chu Mansion has gone out. Go and arrest those bad guys."

Governor Jiang said irritably, "What are you yelling about? I can't be bothered to ask whether the people from the Chu Mansion are doing anything wrong."

Kong Ling asked in confusion, "If you're not going to ask about it, then why did you make this call?"

Governor Jiang laughed and said, "The old man told Chu Xi to hurry up and go to the front line, so you can continue to live a life of widowhood at home."

"roll--!"

Kong Ling was so angry that she threw down the phone.

Xiang Chu put down the phone and comforted him, "Honey! Don't be angry, Governor Jiang was just joking with you."

Kong Ling said angrily, "No matter what nonsense this bastard talks! This time I'm going to the front lines with you."