I Agree

Lu Chen almost forgot about this; Kuroda already knew about the code name "Rat".

"They're investigating me, but haven't released any information?"

Lu Chen smiled and shook his head. After waiting a while and confirming that there was no sound, he put the bug back.

It would be a miracle if they got any information about themselves. It was all the work of the rats. They couldn't possibly suspect the rats, could they?

Lu Chen was certain they wouldn't find anything about him, so he opened the door and went out to wash up.

The living room is empty. I came home so late today, and there wasn't even any food to eat.

Lu Chen glanced at Shen Ruoqiu's door, then washed up and went back to his own room to sleep.

What he needs to do now is to stabilize the food supply, make the Japanese army believe that the so-called "rat" is someone else, investigate Shen Ruoqiu and Matsumoto Kiyoko, and finally bring down Zhang Rongshan.

Thinking about these things, Lu Chen rubbed his temples. "Let's take it slow."

After muttering something, Lu Chen fell into a deep sleep.

......

The next day, just like any other day, Liu Jie drove to pick up Lu Chen.

"Xiao Jie, go to the military police station first, then take me to the Japanese concession later."

Lu Chen yawned, and after starting the car, he first went to the military police station.

Liu Jie led a few young men toward the military police warehouse.

"I got home very late last night. I went to collect a batch of grain and transported it over there. It should be enough to sell for a few days."

The Japanese army's granaries were very large, and the military rations were transported in quantities that would last for a period of time. If they were to be sold to the civilians, it would probably take several days to sell them all.

"Brother Chen, you're really something, managing to get so much food now."

Standing in the warehouse, Liu Jie looked at the grain piled up inside and admired Lu Chen.

"Remember to rinse it with hot water for a few seconds before taking it to the rice shop, then take it out."

"I don't know how long this grain has been stored. Disinfecting it is better than having nothing to eat."

Lu Chen gave instructions to Liu Jie and the other military police members present, then walked out of the military police station with Liu Jie and asked Liu Jie to take him to the Japanese concession.

"Xiao Jie, Xiu Lian, are you doing well staying at your place?"

Sitting in the car, Lu Chen suddenly thought of his younger sister Lu Xiulian and his niece Xiao Yao.

Although it had only been a few days since they last met, Lu Chen already missed them a little.

"Brother Chen, you're staying very well. I don't have many family members, and besides..."

At this point, Liu Jie paused, his face slightly flushed, though it wasn't very noticeable on his dark skin. He glanced at Lu Chen in the rearview mirror but remained silent for a long time.

Liu Jie didn't say it aloud, but Lu Chen already knew what he wanted to say. He gave a light laugh and calmly spoke.

"I agree."

"Is it really Brother Shen?"

A screeching sound of brakes rang out, and Liu Jie turned around to look at Lu Chen with an excited expression.

"Drive! Stop suddenly on the street, are you trying to kill yourself?!"

Liu Jie's sudden stop really startled Lu Chen. There were few cars around now, but that didn't mean there weren't any. Lu Chen was really afraid of being hit by this sudden stop.

"oh oh."

Liu Jie then realized that this was indeed somewhat dangerous, and quickly started the car and drove it slowly down the street.

"Brother Chen, are you telling the truth?"

Liu Jie's excitement remained undiminished as he kept an eye on the road ahead and glanced at Lu Chen's reflection in the rearview mirror.

"real."

"Xiao Jie, I think you're great. You're good to your friends, your brothers, and your family, and you're very filial."

Lu Chen slowly spoke, explaining why he had taken a liking to Liu Jie and entrusted his younger sister to him.

Lu Chen felt very reassured by Liu Jie, both in his actions and in protecting him.

He always did things according to Lu Chen's requirements, and when he was by Lu Chen's side, he dared to take action if anyone offended Lu Chen.

"Xiao Jie, I have something to ask you."

Before Liu Jie could reply, Lu Chen spoke again. He had thought about this matter for a long time and finally decided to let Liu Jie do it.

"What is it, Brother Shen?"

Liu Jie was still caught up in his emotions and didn't take Lu Chen's words seriously at all.

"Xiao Jie, do you still remember what our goal is right now?"

Lu Chen didn't tell him what he wanted him to do, but instead asked a seemingly unrelated question first.

"I know, we need to expand our sphere of influence."

Liu Jie was stunned. Lu Chen had told him about the target before, and he had always remembered it.

"Yes, it's about expanding our influence."

Lu Chen nodded, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"Many people, including the Japanese, don't want to see us selling grain cheaply, but we have to eat under the Japanese's control."

"The Japanese know me. We want to overthrow Zhang Rongshan, and even Huang Jinrong and Du Yuesheng, and become the most powerful civilian force in the entire Chinese-speaking area and even Shanghai. As the captain of the military police, it is obviously inappropriate for me to be the boss. It will inevitably make the Japanese think too much. Therefore, you should be the boss."

Lu Chen stared into Liu Jie's eyes through the rearview mirror and spoke slowly and deliberately.

If Lu Chen were to become the boss, the Japanese could easily find out through any means.

Moreover, Zhang Rongshan is currently a dog of the Japanese. Once Zhang Rongshan is overthrown, the Japanese will definitely come into contact with his forces, which will inevitably lead to speculation. He doesn't want to create more trouble for himself.

Let Liu Jie be the boss directly, and I can just give the orders directly, which will save a lot of trouble.

"Okay, Brother Chen, you can rest assured that I'll handle things."

Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Jie patted his chest and readily agreed.

He would do whatever Lu Chen asked him to do.

"Okay, give it to Xiulian. Come pick me up early tomorrow. I'll go with you to school for your brother tomorrow."

Lu Chen took out a handful of silver dollars and asked Liu Jie to give them to Lu Xiulian.

Tomorrow he's going to see Ka Jingzhou with Liu Jie. He had promised Liu Jie to help his brother get into school, but he hasn't done it yet.

"Thank you, Brother Chen."

Liu Jie looked at Lu Chen gratefully. He was truly thankful to Lu Chen for not only agreeing to let him be with his sister, but also for solving his brother's schooling problem.

"I must do my best for Brother Chen."

Liu Jie made a vow in his heart.

Looking at his grateful expression, Lu Chen smiled silently. If Liu Jie wasn't loyal to him, he wouldn't have helped him like this.

"Alright, let's go back. I'm just agreeing. Whether Xiulian is willing to be with you or not is up to her."

Lu Chen patted Liu Jie on the shoulder, gave him an encouraging look, and then opened the door and got out of the car.

Special Intelligence Section, Lu Chen entered the intelligence section but did not see Matsumoto Kiyoko.

Without seeing her, Lu Chen didn't know where to go.

Looking at the members of the intelligence department sitting in their respective positions, Sato Yosho only assigned Lu Chen to follow Matsumoto Kiyoko, without assigning him a seat. For a moment, he didn't know where he should go.

"Are you new here?"

Lu Chen stood next to Matsumoto Kiyoko's seat, intending to wait for her there.

As soon as he stood up, a voice came from beside him. He turned his head and saw that it was a Chinese person.

"I'm Chinese, just like you. When I first came here, I was in the same boat as you, without a position of my own. But as long as I work hard for the Japanese, I'll eventually get a permanent position."

The man patted Lu Chen on the shoulder as encouragement, but his face clearly showed a smile and smugness.