Chapter 4: General Xie Ruolin

That person's demeanor does not resemble that of a regular agent; their intentions are too obvious.

The rickshaw raced along, with the puller draping a towel over his shoulder, casually chatting with Wang Xu about everything under the sun, from the puppet government in Nanjing to the childbirth of Widow Dong in South Street, as if there was nothing he did not know.

As the director of the Military Intelligence Bureau in Tianjin, an elite agent personally awarded by Boss Dai, along with being a top agent of the underground party, Yu Zicheng's capacity for acceptance is undoubtedly high

"Hey, stranger, are you new to Jinwei?" Wang Xu had just booked a room when a person wearing suspenders and speaking with a slight stutter approached him, holding a glass of wine

At a glance, at the entrance of the French Concession, the Stone Gate Bridge has at least two companies of Japanese soldiers standing there. Although no searches are being conducted, their armed presence clearly indicates their scrutiny of the French Concession

"If there is an opportunity, let’s sit down together." Although Wang Xu was surprised, he realized that Xie Ruolin was different from Yu Zecheng; this person could do anything for money and was truly untrustworthy

He relied on this intuition to evade the enemy's encirclements multiple times, and vigilance had become an instinct flowing in his blood

Xie Ruolin waved his hand, this time he did not stutter, and smiled as he said: "Of course ... ... "

Of course, these words should not be spoken; it is sufficient to be clear about them in one's heart

Confusion, like dark clouds, enveloped deep within his heart; he could not comprehend how he had been exposed

Exposed oneself, and moreover, exposed in front of an unknown identity, with unknown intentions, and everything remains unknown.

Boss, the bill please!" Wang Xu paid the bill, took his bag, and walked out. He called for a rickshaw at the door, heading straight for the French Concession.

As he walked out of the main gate, Yu Zicheng maintained a calm expression on his face, but his back was already drenched with cold sweat

It makes sense

The Spindou Hotel is a property owned by the French, adorned with magnificent decorations, and the cost for one night's stay is two dollars

Xie Ruolin lives downstairs from Yu Zecheng. He is originally from the Central Unification, but he values money above all else. Whoever offers the most money, he sells his intelligence to them.

Wang Xu smiled, but his heart stirred slightly

After all, intelligence work is unlike any other; it demands speed, accuracy, urgency, and one cannot afford to be absent all day. It is likely that if there were no fear of exposure, one would not even venture nearby, preferring instead to remain at the intelligence station all day long

Brother, the moment I saw you, I knew you were in trouble. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Xie Ruolin, a businessman, and I take on all kinds of work. Xie Ruolin held a glass of red wine, and although he stuttered, his presence was not weak, exuding a demeanor reminiscent of a grand figure in the literary world as he spoke: If you have any issues, come to me, I can handle both the legitimate and the underworld, it's effective!

He has somewhat figured it out; Xie Ruolin is not someone who can read faces. He simply says this to strangers, regardless of its usefulness, as long as it can intimidate someone.

As a result, after this delay, the voice of Xie Ruolin was heard again at the corner of the corridor

If it were not for greed, Yu Zecheng might not have been able to eliminate him. The intelligence and counterintelligence battles between both sides are exceptionally brilliant throughout the entire plot

Are you referring to Dachengzi? The porter smiled broadly, nodding repeatedly as he said: I know him, this person is quite good, he is warm-hearted, though a bit lazy

Indeed, those who deal in intelligence cannot be trusted; it is all a scheme. This is too much of a setup. If I had been deceived just now and had directly sought his help, I would likely have been completely devoured. With He Shen in the past and Hai Rui emerging, there would be nothing left even for the fare to go home.

The more he thought about it, the more anxious Yu Zicheng became. What was the identity of the other party? Was it the Military Unification Internal Affairs Department, the Central Unification Investigation Bureau, or perhaps the Mei Agency

"Lazy?" Wang Xu asked, and the porter continued, "Yes, Dachengzi is a well-known lazy person. He doesn't go to places that are too far away, nor does he go to places that take too much time; how can he earn money that way? In our line of work, the farther the better. I would love to take you to places like the capital or Haicheng; the farther we run, the more money we earn!"

In this era, if one were to discuss places that are relatively safe, it would refer to these foreign concessions

As a result, during the contest of wits, a single misstep led to defeat; due to his own greed, he was ensnared and eliminated by Yu Zecheng.

During the Anti-Japanese War, France had four major concessions in China, namely Tianjin, Haicheng, Guangdi, and Hankou. Within these concessions, there were police stations, and generally speaking, the Japanese would also show some consideration.

After meeting with Yu Zicheng, Wang Xu now sees everyone as a spy, even this particularly talkative porter in front of him, who shows off whatever he knows, he cannot be certain if he is truly just a porter

Do not panic, the other party cannot possibly have evidence, perhaps this is just a test! A test, fine, I will play along with you, let's see whether you expose me first or I manage to investigate you thoroughly first. Yu Zicheng is a clever person, and for a moment, he thought of too many things.

"Take me to a hotel, preferably a safe one." Wang Xu withdrew his gaze and tightened the grip on the bag in his arms

Wang Xu : `` ... ... ''

The porter at the entrance of the lotus leaf chicken shop is indeed an informant; only an informant would dare not venture too far away.

This suspicion is unfounded, yet Yu Zecheng firmly believes in and trusts the books.

However, upon further reflection, Yu Zecheng also felt that it could not be ruled out that the other party was deliberately creating an impression of ignorance, possibly posing as a newcomer while being an experienced individual.

At this time in 1940, Japan's offensive was in full swing, and even the French Concession was affected

Wang Xu is very satisfied with this place, as the police station is right next to the hotel, ensuring safety. Compared to his own safety, spending a little money is not a big deal, as the outside world is quite unstable

The journey proceeded without any mishaps, and we arrived at the Spinadu Hotel smoothly and effortlessly

After all, the Chinese language is profound and extensive; the same sentence may convey two meanings, or even three meanings.

"Sir, we have arrived at the French Concession." After running for more than half an hour and crossing a bridge, the French Concession came into view.

It can be said that among the many agents that emerged during the infiltration, Xie Ruolin, in terms of ability alone, can at least rank in the top ten

He is unaware that Yu Zicheng has already gone astray at this point, and the deviation is quite serious.

"Can you tell that I am in trouble?" Wang Xu was surprised; he knew that Xie Ruolin was very capable, but he did not expect him to be this skilled, even able to read faces.

Throughout the entire narrative of "The Hidden", he is the first to suspect that Yu Zicheng possesses a special identity

Evidently, after occupying the Tianjin Wei City, the Japanese grew increasingly impatient with the French concession within the city.

Wang Xu glanced at the address, contemplated for a moment, and then tucked it into his pocket, thinking that such a person might be of use after all

On the other hand, Wang Xu did not think so much; he was still enjoying the lotus leaf chicken while contemplating his grand plan for wealth.

Throughout the entire narrative of "Infiltration," personnel from various organizations such as the Military Intelligence Bureau, the Central Bureau of Investigation, the underground party, the Mei Agency, and the Ying Agency emerge in succession

As he walked outside, he made an effort to recall the two meetings he had with that person

Friend, you seem quite unfamiliar, have you just arrived in Tianjin? The moment I saw you, I could tell you are in some trouble. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Xie Ruolin, capable of handling matters in both the legitimate and illegitimate realms. If you have any issues, feel free to reach out to me, I can be of assistance

Wang Xu, feeling bored, casually asked, "Do you know the cart driver who is working in front of the time-honored He Ye Ji?"

My thoughts are somewhat chaotic; even though Yu Zicheng has experienced countless battles, he finds himself at a loss in this moment

Deep down, Yu Zecheng does not believe that he has been exposed, yet he has a vague intuition that the other party is aware of his true identity

Xie Ruolin was also unconcerned, took out paper and pen, wrote down his contact information, and waved his hand as he walked away

Wang Xu squinted his eyes and looked over; the newcomer was a familiar face, Xie Ruolin, an agent of the Central Bureau and an intelligence dealer