Chapter 5: One of Us

Yu Zicheng held a gun in one hand and searched Wang Xu with the other. After failing to find any weapons, he spoke for the second time: "Who is your comrade, and who are you?"

Every day, many people call him Yu Zecheng, but the name Wang Xu is the one he most wants to hear and also the one he least wants to hear

Yu Zicheng sat on the sofa, looking at Wang Xu, and said: "We should not have met before, right? What gives you the confidence to trust me so much? 23 gold bars is not a small amount; there are many people in Jinwei who can produce them, but not a single one dares to do so."

At best, one can only say that wealth stirs the heart, but in times of trouble, one cannot find anyone to rely on

Although Yu Zicheng had a premonition before arriving that his identity had been exposed, he still felt a jolt in his heart upon hearing the term "comrade"

Please hold on, I have a question

He is not greedy; a few tens of millions will suffice. If there are not a few tens of millions, a few million will do as well

To know the identity of Manager Qiu is to delve into the utmost secrecy, one that both the Military Intelligence and the Mei Bureau are unable to grasp

He really cannot think of which patriotic organization could obtain such secret intelligence

In the entire underground party of Jinwei, the number of people who know his identity does not exceed three

As for the Plum Agency and the Cherry Agency, Yu Zicheng did not consider this aspect, as his identity was extremely special. If exposed to an organization like the Plum Agency, it would certainly not be a trivial matter.

Wang Xu did not expect that he did not go to find Yu Zecheng, and he came to his door on his own

Upon arriving at the hotel, it was nearly noon. The Tianjin Wei in August is quite hot, and going out at noon was not within Wang Xu's considerations

"What are you saying? I don't understand." Yu Zicheng, an old agent, was shocked inside, but his face remained impassive.

It seems that acquiring antiques still relies on Yu Zecheng, as one need not worry about being deceived or about the lack of quality goods, which is truly a win-win situation

In this way, only patriotic groups that advocate for resisting Japan and oppose internal strife would engage in such behavior

Friend, what brings you here, a member of the Patriotic Group? You are neither from the Military Bureau nor from the Wang Jingwei regime, and you certainly cannot be from the underground party, so you must belong to a patriotic organization

It seems that Wang Xu has long been aware of his identity, yet he pretends not to know.

Who is it

Yu Zicheng nodded slightly, walking into the room without looking back, and said: "Regarding what you mentioned this morning, I thought about it, and I actually know someone who deals in antiques."

The clean Zhongshan suit and the large-soled shoes; who else could it be if not Yu Zecheng

Noticing Wang Xu's expression, Yu Zecheng's gaze flickered; he was certain that the person before him must have some issues

In the television series, Yu Zicheng rarely resorts to violence; he does not believe in killing to stop killing, unless it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise, the act of drawing a gun is virtually absent from his character.

If this succeeds, at the very least, I will become a millionaire, and overnight, I can achieve wealth and a better life. Even if it means risking my life, I must engage in this business.

Wang Xu's breathing became somewhat rapid; what is the purpose of a person's life if not for a life of wealth and honor

Am I not disturbing you?

After closing the door, Wang Xu gained a more intuitive impression of Xie Ruolin's character

Yu Zicheng, how are you? With doubts coming and going, Wang Xu, who is suspected by him, has started to believe that he is an agent. Isn't this just asking for trouble

If he had known earlier, he would have gone to negotiate with Xie Ruolin. Although Xie Ruolin has questionable character and might take advantage of him, at least he does not ask what he should not.

If there were a recording device here that captured the dialogue between both parties, listening to it in reverse would reveal that Yu Zicheng never admitted to being a member of the underground party

To speak frankly, he does not like dealing with intelligent people. What is the point of complicating a transaction that is clearly very simple

Before Yu Zecheng could continue probing, Wang Xu spoke up, astonishing this ace agent.

Wang Xu, who was awakened, was not in a good mood

"At this time tomorrow, I will come to find you." Yu Zicheng did not affirm anything, not even the identity of a comrade, which he never acknowledged from beginning to end

Wang Xu fell silent; he believed that Yu Zicheng, having watched "The Hidden", recognized Yu Zicheng as a great man

Moreover, the underground party maintains strict discipline, and Yu Zicheng's loyalty to the party is as evident as the sun and moon. Not to mention 23 gold bars, even 230 gold bars would not shake his conviction

In this regard, Wang Xu felt quite helpless; all of this was conceived by Yu Zecheng himself. When did he ever admit that he was a member of the patriotic organization

However, upon opening the door and seeing the visitor, his drowsiness instantly vanished

"Comrade, do not shoot, we are on the same side!" Faced with the muzzle of the gun, Wang Xu promptly raised his hands

Comrade Yu Zecheng

Such a bold statement, Tang Dynasty paintings, Song Dynasty porcelain, and Yuan Dynasty blue and white ceramics, if placed in modern society, would each fetch at least eighteen million

Manager Qiu! Yu Zicheng was shocked for the second time. Manager Qiu is the head of the underground party at the Jinwei Station. If something happens to Manager Qiu, the entire underground party in Tianjin could be paralyzed.

Wang Xu did not delay, lowered his voice, and said: "There is a person in Yan'an named Feng Jian, who is an instructor at the Second Protection School. His true identity is actually a military intelligence agent, code-named 'Buddha Shrine', a graduate of the Qingpu Special Training Class, and his real name is Li Ya. Several times, intelligence from Yan'an has been leaked by him. If you do not believe it, you can report it to Manager Qiu and let Yan'an investigate to clarify. This person holds a significant position there; even Boss Dai has personally met with him. He is undoubtedly a top agent of military intelligence, and my sincerity is not to be taken lightly."

Yu Zecheng is not impulsive; on the contrary, he is frighteningly calm and prefers to think things through when faced with challenges

"That is incorrect; you are not a member of a patriotic organization. A patriotic organization does not possess such great power." Yu Zicheng decisively concluded that Wang Xu's identity was not that of a patriotic organization.

Such individuals can only be utilized, and should not be deeply engaged with; one must also guard against being bitten back.

"Who I am is not important; what matters is that the information is true. I am very sincere!" Wang Xu said with a helpless expression; he just wanted to acquire some antiques, did it really need to be this covert

I have 24 gold bars on me, but after eating lotus leaf chicken and spending some on the inn, I am left with 23. I will give you all this money, as long as you can casually get me two of the things you mentioned, I won't even ask about the price, and the rest will be yours.

Yu Zicheng, codename Emei Peak, was a military intelligence agent who, after joining the underground party, infiltrated the military intelligence organization and stole intelligence.

When it comes to speaking up, he finds himself at a loss for words; he certainly cannot claim to be a modern person who has traveled through time.

Seeing that Wang Xu had something to say, Yu Zicheng became interested, put away his pistol, and asked, "What secret?"

Yu Zicheng is a member of the underground party, not a Wang puppet agent, and he will not indiscriminately kill without discernment

Having nothing to do, Wang Xu planned to take a nap, intending to wake up whenever he felt like it. However, just as he was in deep sleep, the doorbell rang outside. Groggily, he glanced at the clock and saw that it was still ten minutes until 2:30.

This is all money, a single Yuan blue and white porcelain, the large jar of Guiguzi coming down the mountain, can sell for several hundred million at the auction house

"I am truly one of your own; otherwise, I could just hand your information over to the military intelligence. Stay calm, be careful not to let the gun go off; my life is very valuable. I am here to seek your assistance, and I have absolutely no ill intentions." Facing the muzzle of Yu Zhecheng's gun, Wang Xu, though startled, was not afraid.

"Old Yu, my story is quite lengthy, so I won't elaborate. In short, I pose no threat to you; once I obtain the antique, I will leave, and I can also share a secret with you. Whether I am one of your own, you will know as soon as you hear it." Wang Xu fears bandits who shoot without discernment, rather than rational individuals like Yu Zecheng.

However, these words cannot be spoken; only from God's perspective can Wang Xu understand it so clearly

As Wang Xugang was about to say something, he suddenly felt something pressing against his waist. Looking down, he saw... a gun

"How is the merchandise?" Upon hearing the word 'antique', Wang Xu immediately became spirited.

As Wang Xu watched Yu Zicheng leave with the gold in hand, he realized in retrospect that Yu Zicheng's words were indeed impeccable and left no room for doubt

"Do not disturb, do not disturb." As he opened the door, a smile appeared on Wang Xu's face as he said, "Come in and have a seat"

Yu Zicheng pondered for a moment and gave an affirmative answer: "The paintings of the Tang Dynasty, the porcelain of the Song Dynasty, and the blue-and-white ware of the Yuan Dynasty, I believe they still exist."