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It truly is, but this matter also requires your assistance. The situation with Yuan Ningchuan needs your help as well, so I plan to set this aside for now. Once I'm done with Ning Chuan, I can deal with him later.
I smiled and said, just like Zheng Yu mentioned, even if we manage to expose this traitor now, it wouldn't be of much use. The most pressing issue at hand is to eliminate Ning Chuan within a month! This matter can wait.
It's alright; for the sake of my innocence, I'm not afraid of hard work. Dong Ge, you can start by telling me what you know.
Zheng Yu looked at me with a smile, and I returned the smile, saying to him, "How can you be so confident that you've earned my trust? What makes you so sure that I will share my thoughts with you?"
I know, Dong Ge, that you are someone who can discern right from wrong. In fact, you've probably had your suspicions for a while now, but you just don't want to voice them.
Zheng Yu chuckled, his face radiating confidence. I smiled again, pondering whether having someone who understands you so well is a blessing or a curse. It’s comforting but also somewhat dangerous; after all, my survival as an undercover agent relies on disguise! Without it, my life would be in jeopardy.
Alright, here’s what I think: you should maintain a good relationship with Chen Shi and act as my eyes around him.
I said to Zheng Yu with a smile. Given the current situation, I feel weak and suppressed. If Zheng Yu shows goodwill towards Chen, it would seem normal; Chen wouldn't suspect anything. Upon hearing this, Zheng Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled.
So this means I can catch this person through Chen?
You can give it a try.
I smiled as I spoke. Zheng Yu nodded in agreement and remarked that my plan was quite good.
In truth, regardless of whom I might suspect at this point, they are merely suspicions. They are all my brothers; whether it’s Zheng Yu or anyone else, without sufficient evidence, I won’t take action against them.
And if I have Zheng Yu show goodwill towards Chen, there’s no way Chen would reveal who the traitor is; he too would be wary of others. However, given Zheng Yu's abilities, I believe he will soon win Chen's favor. If Zheng Yu cooperates with me, I can naturally expose the identity of the person I suspect in front of him and reveal Chen's favor towards that individual while showing a hint of hostility towards them.
At that moment, what would that person think? Their master is already Chen; one of Chen's subordinates has replaced their role as an even more capable pair of eyes! And this person harbors hostility towards them! They have every reason to be afraid!
If they are scared, they will slip up!
On the contrary, if I misjudge and the one betraying me is Zheng Yu! If he’s pressuring me to catch the traitor today as a smokescreen, then this plan could very well expose him.
If he disregards my instructions and doesn’t cooperate with my investigation, then he is the traitor! If no one is afraid and no one slips up, then Zheng Yu’s suspicion will be confirmed again; it’s either him or his sixteen subordinates.
Would Zheng Yu just sit back and watch his suspicion grow? No way! Betraying the boss warrants severe punishment; he would make some moves to instill fear in the other suspects and create opportunities for others to become scapegoats!
But all of this!
Would also be his downfall! I will monitor everything from the shadows! Just waiting for the truth to surface!
Yet just as Zheng Yu said, deep down inside me, I've nearly arrived at an answer. If I were to assign percentages to my suspicions regarding this matter, then Zheng Yu would only account for ten percent.
His subordinates might be significant since there are many of them—thirty percent.
The remaining sixty percent!
Is Xiao!
That honest kid.
Honesty often brings to mind reliability; however, people come in countless forms. Honesty has another side—it can lead someone who has endured various humiliations in the past to seize every opportunity for advancement! The more patient they were before, the more ruthless they might become when opportunities arise!
Afterward, I chatted with Zheng Yu for a while longer. In truth, he likely understands this undercover situation better than I do. There aren’t many suspects; Wan Fei is someone I know well—he treats me like a brother and wouldn’t betray me.
Thus the only ones worth suspecting are Xiao and his subordinates. He has absolute confidence in his men; therefore Zheng Yu could deduce that Xiao is indeed the traitor!
However, Zheng Yu never mentioned it. He knew that it wouldn't matter even if he did; I would still make my own judgments. After finishing our conversation, Zheng Yu left, telling me that he would soon be working with Chen Shi and would also fully investigate Ning Chuan, trying to find a way to strike him hard.
Once Zheng Yu was gone, Xiao came into my office. He had been training his younger brothers ever since he arrived.
“Dong Ge! I need to take leave! My grandmother!” Xiao rushed in, panic written all over his face.
“What?” I was taken aback. Recently, I had given Xiao money for his grandmother's surgery, but I never expected she wouldn’t pull through.
“I... I’m leaving, Dong Ge!” Xiao's eyes were filled with tears, looking dazed as he turned and walked out of my office. I called after him.
“Hey! Can I go with you?”
“No need!” He replied quickly and dashed out of the office. I sighed and sat back in my chair, forcing a smile despite my helplessness. Taking out my phone, I dialed Wan Fei’s number.
“Find me a few reliable people to follow Zheng Yu and Xiao.”
In the vast city of Kyoto, filled with lights and nightlife, many people see it as a beautiful place. In reality, its beauty has come from the hard work of countless generations.
When I was young, I admired the heroes who fought against the Japanese invaders—those who created a better life for others. I once dreamed of being such a hero. Fortunately, I had been a police officer and managed to take down a criminal organization.
Today, I find myself doing similar things again. Though dangerous and dirty, someone has to do it.
“Go ahead and flatter yourself! Is this what you call being a hero?”
I shared my frustrations with Linna, only to receive her disdainful response. “What’s wrong? I admit that I was coerced into joining Tian Ye Gang by Linna!”
But life is tough; can’t I at least give myself some credit? Isn’t that good for maintaining a positive mindset?
“Can you not dig at me every time I boast? It’s really boring, you know? This is my hobby; please respect it!”
I said this just as two days had passed since I asked Wan Fei to send someone to follow Zheng Yu and Xiao. Neither of them showed any unusual activity during this time; Xiao was busy with his grandmother's funeral arrangements while Zheng Yu was occupied with investigating Ning Chuan.
“Respect your sister? You think I'll indulge you just because you’re bragging?” Linna looked confused. “Isn’t this hard to communicate? If you keep flattering me, won’t I have the energy to go back to work at Underworld tomorrow?”
Sighing in resignation, I took out my black suit and shirt to start ironing them. Today, I needed to attend Xiao's grandmother's funeral; I should dress appropriately for such an occasion.
“What are you ironing for?”
“To attend Xiao's grandmother's funeral,” I replied casually. To my surprise, Linna fell silent. When I glanced at her, she seemed somewhat melancholic just because I mentioned attending the funeral.
She must be thinking of her father and brother. Usually, Linna would avoid me when such thoughts crossed her mind. After all, neither her father nor her brother had a proper funeral, and she didn't even know where their remains lay.
Xiao Wei was deeply saddened by this situation; a big man like him had been crying. Do you know how I tried to comfort him?
I looked at Linna, who was clearly upset. I smiled and tried to lighten the mood with small talk, but I wasn't really comforting her; I couldn't even gauge how sad she truly felt.
How did I comfort him?
I turned my gaze back to Linna, and she no longer appeared as sorrowful. I knew she was putting on a brave face, not wanting to bring up those unhappy memories that would only make me feel down too.
What do you think life is?
I countered her question with another. Linna paused for a moment before replying, "Life is just life."
Is it time, then?
I continued with a smile, and Linna nodded in agreement, looking at me expectantly, curious about what I would say next.
A person's life is time, but time does not flow backward. Instead of merely existing, we should seize today and strive for tomorrow. Don't you think so?
I asked with a grin, and Linna suddenly brightened up.
You managed to make such a simple idea sound so profound! What is life anyway? You really can ramble on!
Linna laughed helplessly. Hearing this made me feel slightly defiant.
Am I right or not?
Yes, you're right. Seize today and strive for tomorrow; just live life as it comes.
Linna smiled and nodded in agreement before setting the iron aside. She looked at me earnestly and said, "Now this question leads us to the essence of being human. The most important task in life is to raise a healthy child who can contribute to society and continue our lineage. That is your destiny, as well as the destiny of humanity. Shouldn't we seize the present and create a more valuable future? Shouldn't we aim to raise a more valuable child?"
I asked seriously, but Linna laughed without restraint. It takes skill to make a beautiful woman laugh; my skills were undoubtedly impressive.
I'm genuinely amazed by you! How can you be so serious while being so ridiculous? Don't you think that's rather lowbrow? Do you have no shame? Are you just grasping at straws?
Linna chuckled in disbelief. "Look at that! It's beneficial to tease someone occasionally. In the past, it would lead to arguments; now we just laugh it off!"
It's not lowbrow! What's wrong with that? Dealing with someone like you—who holds onto outdated ideas and refuses to progress with the times—is quite a burden!
I protested, feeling indignant. It's rare to find someone as conservative as Linna! Our relationship has grown so close, yet I still maintain some boundaries. Sometimes I genuinely wonder if she’s someone who has traveled from ancient times!
As I spoke, I moved closer to Linna's side. My teasing had reached its peak; the next step was to try something more daring. I couldn't believe that I wouldn't be able to conquer this fortress eventually! Sooner or later, I'd win her over!
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