Life is the Most Important Thing

During the subsequent dinner, Huang Dayong and Colonel Kuroda discussed logistical supplies, with Lu Chen acting as their translator.

"Colonel Kuroda, it's a pleasure working with you."

"Your Majesty, it's a pleasure to work with you."

Finally, the two stood up and shook hands, clearly both very happy.

Lu Chen also stood up. He really couldn't get used to this sushi. The portion was small and the taste was bad. He didn't eat much at all.

Liu Jie initially tried it out of curiosity, but after a few bites, he also found it unpalatable and quietly complained to Lu Chen.

In the end, Colonel Kuroda did not return the pistol to Lu Chen. The group got into the car, and the car started and left the Japanese concession.

Huang Dayong lay in the back seat of the car, his face slightly flushed; he had drunk quite a bit of alcohol earlier.

He snored loudly the whole way and didn't wake up until the car arrived at the military police headquarters. Lu Chen ignored him, got out of the car and walked in another direction.

Today was the day to meet with Cheng Jingchuan, but he didn't know what was so special about it. Cheng Jingchuan was just a team member; what useful information could he possibly bring?

"Xiao Jie, I'm leaving now."

Lu Chen opened the door, handed Huang Dayong to Xiao Jie, flicked his coat, and strode towards the dance hall.

After taking only two steps, for some reason, Lu Chen suddenly felt like smoking, so he turned back to ask Liu Jie for a cigarette, lit it, and then left.

Lu Chen guessed that this dance hall was one of Zhang Rongshan's businesses, otherwise it would be able to operate normally during wartime, so the boss behind it must have some background.

Upon entering the dance hall, Lu Chen quickly spotted Cheng Jingchuan embracing a woman not far away. Lu Chen guessed that Cheng Jingchuan probably spent every night indulging in debauchery at the dance hall.

"Lu Chen, I've obtained important intelligence."

As soon as Lu Chen sat down, Cheng Jingchuan, ignoring the young lady he was holding, whispered something in his ear.

After speaking, he kept looking to both sides, and only continued speaking when he saw that no one was paying attention to the two of them.

"Go and report to Colonel Kuroda tomorrow."

Seeing Cheng Jingchuan's serious and vigilant expression, Lu Chen also became cautious.

Very important news?

"Orders have come from above to prepare for a bloody battle with the Japanese army, so the entire army is rushing toward Shanghai."

After saying that, Cheng Jingchuan pretended to be nonchalant, leaned back, and started touching his female companion inappropriately.

Lu Chen didn't make a move, but wondered how Cheng Jingchuan knew this information. Logically speaking, this kind of information should be confidential, so why would he know it?

Thinking back to the fact that Cheng Jingchuan knew his code name, he suddenly realized that there was a mole within the organization's upper echelons, and it must have been that mole who told him.

"understood."

Lu Chen nodded, drank a glass of wine, and then stood up and walked towards the French Concession.

He planned to meet with Wang Yan first. He was already quite certain last time that there was a mole within the organization's upper echelons, but he hadn't told Wang Yan about it.

This time, he felt he had to tell Wang Yan about the information he had received.

Lu Chen advised Wang Yan to be more cautious when reporting information, which was also for his own safety.

Upon arriving in the French Concession, Lu Chen walked in without being stopped.

dong dong dong...

Lu Chen didn't dare to come directly to Wang Yan during the day, for fear of being watched by someone with ulterior motives. He usually only came to see Wang Yan after dark.

Wang Yan and his team members didn't know what was going on, but they never slept whenever Lu Chen came.

After opening the door, Lu Chen went straight in. Wang Yan and his team members were looking at the map on the table, seemingly discussing something.

"Lu Chen, I've never understood why you always appear at night?"

Wang Yan seemed very happy, his mood was much better than last time, and he even had the leisure to tease Lu Chen.

Lu Chen lit a cigarette and sat down next to Wang Yan. "Give me one."

"Didn't you say you don't smoke?"

She looked at Lu Chen with surprise, but still took out one and handed it to him.

After lighting a cigarette and taking a couple of puffs, Lu Chen looked at the map on the table and spoke.

"It's been found out. The Japanese took Huang's batch of weapons and gave them to the puppet troops. I guess they'll use the puppet troops during the war too."

"Well, your task now is no longer to investigate Huang Dayong. The most important thing now is to find out what the Japanese are doing in this war."

Lu Chen did not answer, but took a deep breath, flicked off the ash from his cigarette, and spoke again.

"Is the organization preparing to fight the Japanese to the death?"

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Wang Yan looked at Lu Chen in surprise, "How did you know?"

He hasn't told Lu Chen about this yet. How did Lu Chen find out?

Do you know Cheng Jingchuan?

Lu Chen did not answer his question, but instead asked Wang Yan if he knew Cheng Jingchuan.

Wang Yan lowered his head and thought for a moment, then stubbed out his cigarette. "I've heard of him. I think he's an operative in the outer Chinese-controlled area."

"Wang Yan, are you sure you haven't told anyone else my name?"

Lu Chen also stubbed out his cigarette and looked up to glance at Wang Yan's team members inside the room.

Wang Yan nodded with certainty, "Only I know your name, I haven't told anyone else, and even your code name is only known to me and a few high-ranking people."

Hearing Wang Yan's definite answer, Lu Chen slowly spoke.

"Wang Yan, let me tell you, I believe you, but I don't trust the higher-ups in the organization. I've had contact with this Cheng Jingchuan, and he knows my code name."

Staring into Wang Yan's eyes, Lu Chen spoke slowly and deliberately.

"How is that possible? How could a mere peripheral operative know your codename?"

Wang Yan stroked his chin and frowned, clearly not quite believing that Cheng Jingchuan knew Lu Chen's code name.

Lu Chen didn't explain, but lit another cigarette and chuckled softly.

"He also knew that the organization was going to fight the Japanese to the death."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan frowned even more deeply. This news was also very important; if he didn't have some connections, he wouldn't have known about it.

But how did Cheng Jingchuan know that?

"My recent contacts with the Japanese have been going smoothly. Cheng Jingchuan has already defected, and I'm pretty sure there's a mole within the organization's upper echelons. Otherwise, how would Cheng Jingchuan know so much?"

Lu Chen flicked his cigarette ash and stood up, and Wang Yan also stood up.

"Wang Yan, don't tell anyone about me from now on. This is for our own good. We'll talk about it after we catch that big devil."

Wang Yan nodded and walked outside with Lu Chen.

Looking up at the sky, Lu Chen turned to look at Wang Yan.

"My infiltration of the Japanese went smoothly. The Japanese asked me to pass on a message from Cheng Jingchuan. Should I deliver this message?"

Lu Chen was also unsure of what to do. The fact that the organization was going to fight the Japanese to the death was obviously very important news, so he wanted to ask Wang Yan for his opinion.

"Speak. Given the current situation, even if we don't say anything, the Japanese will notice. The organization is concentrating all its forces against the Japanese; the commotion is too great. The Japanese will find out sooner or later, and besides..."

Wang Yan turned around and met Lu Chen's gaze, speaking firmly.

"Moreover, we have suffered repeated defeats in our war against the Japanese, and the people at home are in utter despair. This decision was made after careful consideration by the organization. We can only win this war, we cannot afford to lose!"

Lu Chen nodded. He would tell Colonel Kuroda the news directly, which would make him more confident in him.

"I'm gone."

"Lu Chen, you must ensure your safety. If things look bad, run! Your life is the most important thing!"

Lu Chen took two steps when he heard Wang Yan's words of advice behind him. He didn't respond, but instead strode towards home.

He's not stupid. He's about to die, so why should he care about the mission? Saving his own life is the most important thing.