Genius Agent

Chapter 9 Reporting to My Hometown

The French Concession was brightly lit at night, and the nightlife of the wealthy was just beginning.

Outside an apartment building, Huang Chuanming looked behind him; no one was around.

He soon arrived at the door of a room on the third floor and knocked gently.

The door opened, and inside was a man more than ten years older than him.

"Mr. Meng."

Huang Chuanming greeted him as he entered, and Lao Meng seemed very happy to see him.

Old Meng was thirty-eight years old. When Huang Chuanming was sixteen and in middle school, Old Meng was his teacher and taught him for a year. At that time, he discovered that Huang Chuanming was very enlightened and kept an eye on this student.

After graduating from middle school, Huang Chuanming was admitted to a university in the French Concession, and the two lost contact.

Not long ago, Huang Chuanming met Lao Meng by chance. He respected Teacher Meng very much. The two met many times, and Lao Meng gradually taught him some of the theories of the Red Party.

Old Meng was right about Huang Chuanming; Huang Chuanming is very perceptive and really enjoys these things.

"Why are you here today?" Old Meng asked Huang Chuanming, inviting him to sit down.

"Yesterday, Xie Hanzhang was killed by Japanese spies. Su Yuncheng and I investigated the situation and found that it was the work of the Shanghai Special Higher Police. However, there were two people at the scene, and one of them escaped. I suspect that the one who escaped was one of our people."

Huang Chuanming spoke quickly, and Lao Meng's expression immediately turned serious.

Is the news reliable?

"Absolutely reliable, this is information I obtained from the police station and the Japanese concession."

"This information is very important. I will report it." Old Meng noted down what Huang Chuanming said. Huang Chuanming did not linger and left quickly.

Old Meng was a veteran underground party member, mainly responsible for propaganda work.

Developing new Party members is his job and his mission. Huang Chuanming is very good. Lao Meng believes that it won't be long before Huang Chuanming becomes their comrade.

Huang Chuanming worked at a newspaper and was considered an intellectual. His newspaper also had the task of collecting intelligence, which gave Huang Chuanming access to very important information.

Old Meng attaches great importance to Huang Chuanming, teaching him once a week, and so far, the progress is very good.

From what Huang Chuanming said, it's clear that he had previously said, "The ones who escaped are our people," indicating that he had already considered himself part of the organization.

The next morning, Su Yuncheng woke up on time.

His face showed slight disappointment. He hadn't had the same dream last night and slept soundly until dawn.

With a good rest, Su Yuncheng was in good spirits.

He quickly adjusted his mindset and went to the newspaper office.

Dreams are something you can only experience by chance; forcing yourself to dream will only have the opposite effect.

As March arrived, in accordance with Tomoo Muto's request, the newspaper's sales volume was to be increased to over 10,000 copies in the first half of the year.

Newspapers are the mouthpiece of public opinion, and Tomoo Muto values ​​newspapers highly; if the circulation is too small, he cannot achieve his goals.

For this purpose, Tomoo Muto approved a grant of 5,000 yen for the newspaper, which was only used for the first half of the year.

Combined with the profits generated by the newspaper, this money would be enough for them to expand newspaper sales.

"Editor-in-chief, the boss has sent a telegram inquiring about Xie Hanzhang."

As soon as he entered the office, Huang Chuanming walked in and whispered something. Su Yuncheng was not surprised at all. He knew Muto Tomohiro too well and knew he would definitely ask about this.

"Send the reply."

Su Yuncheng had already prepared the details of Xie Hanzhang's case yesterday, with a focus on the Special Higher Police.

Su Yuncheng reported not only on the reason why the Special Higher Police killed Xie Hanzhang, but also on all the circumstances that occurred during the entire process, including the people who were with Xie Hanzhang.

The contents of the reply were not kept secret. Huang Chuanming was slightly taken aback after reading it. Su Yuncheng thought the same as him and guessed that the one who escaped yesterday was a comrade of the Red Party.

Su Yuncheng is indeed clever; no wonder Muto Tomohiro values ​​him so highly.

Tokyo, Japan.

Muto Tomohiro received the telegram quickly, and after reading it, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Su Yuncheng is good; he didn't misjudge him. This report is very detailed.

Since it was an operation by the Special Higher Police, Tomoo Muto wouldn't interfere.

But he needs to stay informed about everything in Shanghai. Shanghai is huge and very prosperous, and he will go back sooner or later.

A private house in the International Settlement.

Old Meng performed several counter-tracking maneuvers, and after confirming it was safe, he quickly knocked on a door.

The organization lost too many comrades in Shanghai. Countless lessons have taught them that safety must always be the top priority, no matter where or when.

In the struggle behind enemy lines, any carelessness or negligence could lead to enormous losses.

"Minister Meng, you've arrived."

The door was opened by the guard, Xiao Liu, and Lao Meng quickly came in: "I'm going to report to Secretary Xiao."

This is the residence of Secretary Xiao of Shanghai. Lao Meng is the comrade in charge of propaganda. He is of a very high rank and is directly under Secretary Xiao's jurisdiction.

"Okay, you go first." Xiao Liu nodded and started packing his things in the yard, actually keeping watch.

"Secretary Xiao, I received some information yesterday..."

Old Meng quickly arrived at the study and first reported the intelligence Huang Chuanming had given him. This intelligence was not urgent, and it just so happened that today was the routine reporting time, so Old Meng hadn't come yesterday.

Old Meng would come to report to Secretary Xiao once a month, unless there was a particularly urgent situation, he would not come.

On the surface, they don't seem to have much of a relationship, but the frequency of their visits arouses suspicion.

"Xie Hanzhang was indeed accompanied by one of our comrades. He is safe now. It's a pity about Xie Hanzhang."

Secretary Xiao sighed, while Old Meng remained silent. He didn't know Xie Hanzhang, but he greatly admired such a principled scholar.

"Secretary Xiao, this past month..."

After a while, Lao Meng began to report on the work of the previous month. The organization's publicity work in Shanghai had been very well done, and Lao Meng deserved much credit for it.

"Secretary Xiao, there's something else. I'd like to recommend Huang Chuanming for Party membership. Could you please help me report this to my hometown?"

After finishing discussing all the work, Lao Meng suddenly said that Huang Chuanming's performance was excellent and he had made such rapid progress. If we don't mention it this time, we'll have to wait another month to see him next time.

"Huang Chuanming, that progressive young man you mentioned last time?"

Secretary Xiao has a good memory and immediately recalled someone that Lao Meng mentioned when he reported on his work last month.

"That's right..."

Old Meng recounted Huang Chuanming's recent performance, noting that Huang Chuanming was highly conscious, diligent in his studies, recognized the organization's value, and was eager to become a member.

"Go back first, I will report this matter for you." Secretary Xiao nodded.

"Thank you, Secretary Xiao."

Old Meng left happily, and after seeing him off, Secretary Xiao fell into deep thought.

The organization definitely needs more fresh blood, especially young intellectuals like Huang Chuanming.

But he is not Lao Meng; he considers more issues than Lao Meng.

No matter what kind of new comrades are recruited, safety is of paramount importance.

Especially when recruiting new comrades in the intelligence department, it is necessary to report to one's hometown first.

Undercover work is not a game; the slightest carelessness can lead to utter ruin. Huang Chuanming is not a special agent, but the newspaper he works for is an intelligence agency.

This is also why Lao Meng asked Secretary Xiao to help him report it.