In the early days of the establishment of New China, the nation was in a state of disarray, struggling to rebuild from the ruins. The New Authority was working hard across various sectors to revive and develop the country. However, Enemy Agents lurked in the shadows like hidden snakes, waiting for an opportunity to strike at the new nation from every corner, attempting to drag it into chaos. As inspections in industries such as manufacturing and military gradually progressed and began to show results, Lin Feng keenly noticed that the Enemy Special Forces had stealthily extended their malevolent hands into the commercial sector, aiming to manipulate markets and disrupt supply chains, creating economic turmoil that could shake the very foundation of the nation.
In this precarious situation, the commercial center of the city, which should have been bustling with prosperity and noise, had recently revealed many anomalies to Lin Feng as he navigated through it. Essential goods such as food, cotton fabric, and salt began to experience unpredictable price fluctuations. Just days ago, rice had been abundantly available, but now it had nearly vanished from shelves; the remaining stock was being sold at exorbitant prices. The common people gathered anxiously at rice shops, their faces etched with worry and helplessness.
At the same time, supplies of key materials for industrial production—such as imported components and quality steel—became sporadic. Factory procurement personnel scoured everywhere but often returned empty-handed; orders were inexplicably delayed or canceled, leaving many factories on the brink of shutdown due to shortages of raw materials. Lin Feng understood that this was no ordinary supply-demand imbalance; a malicious force was undoubtedly manipulating events behind the scenes.
After days of surveillance and observation, he identified several suspicious figures. These individuals frequented major markets but neither purchased goods nor sold products; instead, they whispered furtively with merchants, their eyes betraying cunning and malice. Sometimes they scribbled notes in ledgers; other times they secretly passed along slips filled with numbers and symbols. Their furtive behavior raised suspicions in Lin Feng's mind. Drawing on his years of intelligence work experience, he concluded that these people were likely commercial spies sent by Enemy Agents, executing a sinister mission to disrupt markets and destroy economic order.
To delve deeper into the Enemy Agents' commercial schemes, Lin Feng decided to infiltrate the business community. He disguised himself as a wealthy merchant from the south, spending lavishly to build connections and frequently attending various business gatherings and banquets. At an event attended by prominent figures in commerce, Lin Feng intentionally brought up topics regarding the current market difficulties, prompting many attendees to voice their grievances.
Among them was a man named Zhao Chongwu, a Patriotic Merchant who caught Lin Feng's attention. Zhao operated a sizable Textile Factory that had recently suffered greatly from shortages of raw materials; much of his equipment lay idle and workers faced unemployment. He was anxious yet lacked solutions. As Lin Feng engaged him in conversation, he sensed Zhao's genuine loyalty to the nation and his clear understanding of the current situation. The two quickly found common ground; Lin Feng shared some intelligence he had gathered, which shocked Zhao deeply. He immediately expressed his willingness to join forces with Lin Feng to combat the commercial schemes of Enemy Agents together.
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