The notebook contained the names of 73 undercover agents that Chen Hanwen wanted, as well as a lot of unknown dirt about high-ranking officials of the Nationalist government. The thick notebook was almost full. Not only were there entries about the Four Great Families, but even Chiang Kai-shek was included…
After reading through these dirt, Chen Hanwen couldn't help but let out a “啧啧” sound.
No wonder Chiang Kai-shek wanted to weaken the power of the Military Unification and Suppression Commission. With all the things recorded in this notebook, every single high-ranking official of the Kuomintang had something dirty in there. In the future, the Communist Party wouldn't even need to fight any battles, and they could simply overthrow the Nationalist government with the help of the angry people.
This is truly dark.
While muttering to himself, Chen Hanwen took out his miniature camera and took pictures of the notebook, recording all the content. After finishing, he restored the notebook to its original state, tied a bow on it with a strand of hair, and placed it back in Dai Li's office.
He finished all this in over an hour. Chen Hanwen didn't stay in the office any longer. He put the miniature camera into his pocket dimension and used its teleportation function to instantly travel back home. He then embraced the fragrant Lin Tao and went back to sleep.
If Zeng Mo Yi knew that Chen Hanwen had easily obtained the list of 73 undercover agents that she had gone through so much trouble to get, she would have been speechless.
……
Xu Zhongyi arrived at the office at the usual time the next day. He first cleaned Chen Hanwen's office and then went to have breakfast. Xu Zhongyi knew his boss well. Normally, he didn't need to prepare breakfast for him. If Chen Hanwen was hungry, he would simply tell Xu Zhongyi to buy him something. Besides, Chen Hanwen was very unpredictable when it came to work. Nobody knew if he would even show up.
Today's breakfast for Xu Zhongyi was unusual - it was a piece of noodle cake, golden yellow like it had been fried, and came with seasoning packets. Xu Zhongyi poured hot water from a kettle and started making instant noodles.
Yes, Xu Zhongyi was eating instant noodles, a new invention from his Zhongyi Trading Company, a fast food product developed based on an idea by Chen Hanwen and executed by Xu Zhongyi.
It tasted amazing. Xu Zhongyi thought he could eat instant noodles three meals a day and still not get enough.
He came today to report the good news to Chen Hanwen. Instant noodles would become another gold mine for Zhongyi Trading Company. Xu Zhongyi could already see a bright future for this product, with it being sold all over the world.
Unfortunately, Chen Hanwen didn't come to work today, which made Xu Zhongyi feel a bit dejected.
He couldn't share the good news with anyone, and it felt like a thorn in his throat.
He really wanted to find someone to share his happiness with.
After finishing his breakfast, Xu Zhongyi leisurely enjoyed some melon seeds and tea, but his moment of peace didn't last long. A fragrant scent wafted into his nose, making him instantly excited and alert.
This fragrance was too familiar to Xu Zhongyi. It was the perfume of his beloved!
Gu Yu Fei, a major in the Military Unification and Suppression Commission's Telecommunications Section, was the object of Xu Zhongyi's affections!
Logically, Xu Zhongyi was no longer the same as before. Although he was still the "store clerk" of the Military Unification and Suppression Commission, he now had Chen Hanwen, a powerful backer. If he wanted a woman, there would be plenty of women who would throw themselves at him, eager to take a shortcut.
But Xu Zhongyi was still a hopeless romantic. Ever since he saw Gu Yu Fei for the first time, he had fallen head over heels for her and embarked on a long journey of being a "puppy dog." Many people within the Military Unification and Suppression Commission laughed at him, but he didn't care.
Chen Hanwen knew about this and didn't interfere. If Xu Zhongyi wanted to be a "puppy dog," let him be. In the end, lovers would eventually be together. They would have a perfect ending.
As usual, between Gu Yu Fei and Xu Zhongyi was Gu Yu Fei's cousin, Qi Si Yuan. He looked down upon Xu Zhongyi, considering him a traitor to the Military Unification and Suppression Commission. Xu Zhongyi also gave Qi Si Yuan a hard time in return, and they fought constantly within the organization, becoming a source of gossip for many.
Seeing Gu Yu Fei, Xu Zhongyi immediately stood up, a beaming smile on his face. "Yu Fei, how did you come to this shabby place? Come, have a seat."
Xu Zhongyi offered his seat to Gu Yu Fei, who didn't hesitate to sit down, resting her chin on her hand as she looked at Xu Zhongyi. "Store clerk, you're living a more comfortable life these days. When are you going to send some tea and melon seeds to our Telecommunications Section?"
"What are you saying, I've always been sending stuff!"
Xu Zhongyi looked at Gu Yu Fei and said with a smile, "Tell me what you need, and I'll get it done beautifully. Are you running out of cosmetics? Wait for me after work, and I'll bring you two sets."
"Don't be ridiculous. I don't have your good fortune."
Gu Yu Fei took two pieces of paper out of her pocket and said to Xu Zhongyi, "My Telecommunications Section is going on a mission with my cousin's Action Team Two. These are the materials needed for the mission. Can you help your little sister get them, Xu Section Chief?"
When he heard Gu Yu Fei mention Qi Si Yuan, the smile on his face immediately disappeared, and he rubbed his nose awkwardly. "I wonder why you have time to visit me. You're here to ask for supplies for Qi Gongzi, aren't you?"
He picked up the list, glanced at it casually, and said, "It's easy to get the stuff, but the Military Unification and Suppression Commission has rules: any department that needs materials has to come and get them themselves. You're from the Telecommunications Section, and Qi Gongzi is from the Action Team. You're not even in the same department. It's against the rules to get supplies for him."
It was true that Xu Zhongyi liked Gu Yu Fei and was willing to be a "puppy dog" for her, but he only wanted to be a "puppy dog" for Gu Yu Fei. As for Qi Si Yuan…
If Gu Yu Fei wasn't here, Xu Zhongyi could have put him in his place.
"Oh, what rules can bind you, Xu Section Chief? Besides, why isn't he here himself, don't you know? All the other action teams under the Action Section get their full monthly bonuses, but Action Team Two doesn't. You know who's behind it, right?"
Looking at the embarrassed Xu Zhongyi, Gu Yu Fei said, "My brother isn't your match. He can't bring himself to ask you, so he came to me. You're helping me, so after I complete the mission, I'll treat you to dinner, ok?"
"It's not about dinner. The problem is that Qi Si Yuan… this guy is ungrateful and pretends to be incorruptible. This will bring trouble to you and your family."
Xu Zhongyi saw things clearly. He didn't want to get involved with Qi Si Yuan, but he couldn't resist Gu Yu Fei's persistent pleas, so he reluctantly agreed. "Just to be clear, I'm not helping him. I'm doing this for you. What kind of mission are you going on? Is it dangerous? Should I send some people to protect you?"
"What danger could there be for someone in telecommunications?"
Seeing that Xu Zhongyi had agreed, Gu Yu Fei smiled happily and patted his shoulder. "After I finish the mission, I'll treat you to dinner. You can pick any restaurant in Chongqing, and I'll pay!"