My spy diary

Chapter 380: Network Construction (asking for monthly ticket)

After coming out of Boss Dai’s office, Sun Zichao returned to his own office.

He called a subordinate named Xiao Tang, and under a small desk lamp, the two had a secret conversation.

Although Sun Zichao had just arrived, as an excellent spy, he had his own ways of making friends and winning their hearts. In addition, Xiao Tang was also from Xianyu, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and soon became his confidant.

"What was Section Chief Zhang doing the night before yesterday?" Sun Zichao asked.

Although Dai Chunfeng issued an order to cancel the surveillance on Zhang Yi, Sun Zichao, unwilling to give in, secretly kept a hand and continued to let Xiao Tang watch in secret.

"I've been at home all the time and haven't gone out." Xiao Tang had no idea that Zhang Yi, in disguise, walked out right under his nose.

"and then?"

"The next day, I went out for breakfast and went straight to the Military Transport Department. I didn't come into contact with anyone during the trip, and then I went to the airport."

After saying this, he saw that his grandson was a little disappointed, so he asked hurriedly:
"Section Chief, what happened? Are you still doubting Section Chief Zhang?"

Sun Zichao waved his hands repeatedly: "No, some things have to be kept secret, so I can't tell you directly. I can only tell you that there was another leak at the top level, but at that time Section Chief Zhang was on a mission, so he didn't have the time to commit the crime."

"That's terrible? Are we going to continue the surveillance on him? Chief, forget it. What if Boss Dai finds out?"

Sun Zichao did not answer this question directly, and continued:

"Of course, from another perspective, this doesn't mean anything. For example, if I were him, I might pass on the intelligence in advance, and then discuss with my accomplices to send the intelligence when he is not around, so that he can stay out of it."

Xiao Tang was a little confused: "What do you mean?"

"Nothing." Sun Zichao shook his head. This traitor had become his inner demon, and there was another question that he couldn't figure out. Even if Zhang Yi was that person, only he, Boss Dai, and Director Mao knew the identity of "Shadow". How did Zhang Yi know it?
Could it be that he really has the ability to see and hear from afar?
If this problem cannot be figured out, all assumptions will be invalid.

After thinking for a while, he asked again: "What were the other directors doing during the same period of time?"

As he spoke, he had already taken out a notebook from the drawer.

Seeing his posture, Xiao Tang sat up straight and began to report.

"Director Gong is a well-known good guy in the bureau. He goes back and forth between his office and dormitory every day, and never goes home. He doesn't seem to have any personal hobbies."

Sun Zichao wrote the word "integrity" in his notebook, thought for a while, and then put a question mark behind it.

"Director He is very sociable. The night before yesterday, he and his wife went out for a social gathering and met a few businessmen. A group of people saw his secretary holding something and putting it in the trunk."

"Making friends with businessmen, doing business? Intelligence?" Sun Zichao wrote another stroke.

"Director Shen of the General Affairs Department drove to Niujiaotuo in a hurry that morning and picked up a beautiful girl. The girl was carrying two suitcases and looked anxious. She looked around, very strange."

"Weird? Keep talking!" Sun Zichao's expression brightened.

When Xiao Tang heard these three words, he grinned and told the story of how Director Shen picked up the girl. When he was excited, he couldn't help but comment:

"I really can't tell. Director Shen's wife is so beautiful, the most beautiful woman in our training class, and he still has a mistress outside. But it's not his fault. The girl is so pretty, wearing a cheongsam and silk stockings, with a slender waist and a fragile look. Anyone who sees her will feel pity for her."

Sun Zichao listened patiently, wrote down "Mistress? Courier??" in his notebook, and then continued to ask:
"What happened next? Where did they go?"

"As soon as their car started, they ran into a car and a large truck. The truck was full of people holding sticks and other objects in their hands, as if they wanted to catch the girl."

Xiao Tang was talking with great excitement, but Sun Zichao frowned as he listened, secretly crossing out the words "traffic officer?"

A car and a truck were filled with people, all holding sticks and other things. This was obviously not in line with the Red Party's style of doing things. Instead, it sounded a bit like a scene where a wealthy family was jealous of each other and the eldest wife was looking for someone to catch the mistress. Could it be that these people were hired by Mrs. Shen? It was said that Mrs. Shen was also an agent who came from the Linli training class. Why was she so tough?
"Did you write down the license plate number?"

"The sedan is 23668, and the truck is 1299."

Sun Zichao silently wrote in his notebook, praised him a few times, and then said, "Well done, what happened next?"

"Director Shen is worthy of his experience in operations. His driving skills are first-rate and he quickly shook off the pursuers."

"Where did they go?"

"Once they left the city, we were afraid of being exposed, so we didn't follow them."

"That's right. It's better to lose him than to alert the enemy." Sun Zichao was full of appreciation, but at the same time he was thinking to himself, what on earth is Director Shen playing?

"Thank you for your encouragement, Section Chief!" Xiao Tang smiled, then suddenly thought of something. After thinking for a while, he swallowed back what he was about to say.

Sun Zichao observed his expression and immediately noticed his abnormality: "What did you think of?"

Xiao Tang had a bitter face and opened his mouth. Seeing that his grandson Chao looked unhappy, he hesitantly whispered:
"Section Chief, I heard, just heard, that Director Shen had a girlfriend before, and it seems that she went to Baota Mountain. Many people in the Linli training class know about this, and Boss Dai must know about it."

"Really?" Sun Zichao's face showed no joy. He paused for a moment after hearing this, then calmly wrote "Traffic officer?" on Director Shen's line, and added "Red Party ex-girlfriend?!", then looked at Xiao Tang:

"What do you think about this?"

Xiao Tang was stunned: "Section Chief, what can I say? Boss Dai knows about this matter and must have investigated it clearly long ago. I..."

"Boss Dai is Boss Dai. I don't know what he thinks of you. I'm asking you now. I know Director Shen was your instructor, and you still have to call him teacher, but you must first be clear about your identity. You are from the Intelligence Department, and you are mine. In my opinion, you are a principled person who can distinguish right from wrong. You are also very clear about your responsibilities and position, right?"

Xiao Tang was confused: "Chief, I don't quite understand what you mean."

Sun Zichao handed him the notebook: "Take a look, it's all written here."

Xiao Tang took it and was stunned after reading the two lines of words: "Travel officer?", "Ex-girlfriend from the Red Party?!" This was his "confession". To put it more seriously, it could be said that he was secretly reporting that Director Shen had an ex-girlfriend from the Red Party.

His head buzzed, and cold sweat broke out all over his body. At this moment, he hated himself. How could he say such words casually? The speaker had no intention, but the listener took it seriously. Now, it became a confession in court in an instant.

How Section Chief Sun investigates is his business; whether Director Shen is innocent or not is another matter. But if Director Shen finds out that he is the one gossiping behind his back, he will definitely skin him alive.

He is a major general and a department director, a favorite of the boss. Who is Xiao Tang? He is a nobody, with a military rank of only lieutenant.

Just as he was in a trance, Sun Zichao took the notebook and asked again: "Are you scared? If you are scared, why do you say it out loud?"

Xiao Tang looked up blankly and looked at Sun Zichao: "I"

"Or are you subconsciously doubting Director Shen?"

Xiao Tang didn't say anything.

"Did I get it right? You even suspect that he is the traitor, right?" Sun Zichao looked at him aggressively.

Xiao Tang finally panicked: "No, no, no, Chief, it's a misunderstanding, I never thought about it! Anyone could do it, but Director Shen can't. He has been with Boss Dai since he was 18 years old. He has arrested countless Red Party members in the past ten years. He has been tested many times and is loyal to the boss. It's impossible for him. I just spoke quickly and suddenly thought of this. It was definitely not my intention."

Sun Zichao remained noncommittal. He didn't care who was loyal to the boss. Just because someone appeared loyal, did that mean they were really loyal in their heart?

Finding the traitor is a thankless task. He doesn't want to offend any of Zhang Yi, Gong Xianfang, He Zhiyuan, and Shen Xishan, but this is the task given to him by Boss Dai. He must find the traitor at all costs, and he can suspect anyone. Does he have any choice?
If this undercover agent cannot be caught, not only will he not be able to gain a foothold in the Intelligence Department, he will probably no longer have a place in the Military Intelligence Bureau.

He had no choice but to go all out!
Seeing that he remained silent, Xiao Tang was about to cry, and almost begged:
"Chief, what I said is true. Just treat me as a fart. No, just treat me as a fart. Everyone knows about Director Shen's ex-girlfriend. It has no value at all. Please don't be misled. If Director Shen knows about it, I..."

"What are you afraid of? If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. I'm just asking, not investigating. Why are you so nervous?" Sun Zichao stood up, patted Xiao Tang on the shoulder, and said kindly:
"Is it still a secret if everyone knows it? Don't worry, I won't let anyone know what you just said. This is a secret between the two of us."

As he spoke, he pushed Xiao Tang down on the chair, smiling: "Where were we just now? Where are the directors of the other departments?"

Afterwards, Sun Zichao asked a lot of questions about what the heads of the Intelligence Department, Telecommunications Department, Operations Department, Police Department, and Judicial Department were busy with, and he wrote and drew in his notebook from time to time.

Xiao Tang answered drowsily, his head still buzzing. He seemed to be unable to hear himself speak, and could not remember what he said. Until Sun Zichao asked the last question:
"Xiao Tang, that's great. It seems that Section Chief Zhang has buried your talent in the past. You have been under his command for so long. What kind of person does he think he is?"

Xiao Tang was stunned. Why were they asking about Section Chief Zhang again?

He thought for a moment and said, "Section Chief Zhang is cold and arrogant. He has very strict requirements for work and is meticulous. He is cold, um, indifferent? But when he is free, he is very decent, calm, like a gentleman, and speaks kindly. In short, he is very contradictory and complicated. Of course, this is just my feeling. The monkey Qian Xiaosan he trusts was brought over by him from the Operations Department. He doesn't have much contact with other people. He basically handles official business."

"Gentleman? Complex? Cold? Unmoved? You think highly of Section Chief Zhang." Sun Zichao seemed to be thinking about something. He was responsible in his attitude, cautious in his actions, and kind to others in his heart?
"I just said it casually, maybe it's not accurate."

"Relax, I just want to get to know you from the side." Sun Zichao looked at him with a smile, and said kindly: "Xiao Tang, do you know why I use you so much?"

Without waiting for Xiao Tang to answer, he gave his own answer:

"Lieutenant Tang, we are both from Xianju. I feel a sense of familiarity when I see you."

Xiao Tang finally smiled, and it was a grateful smile.

"Section Chief, are you busy? I'll go back first?"

"Don't worry, sit down, I still have something to tell you."

"Chief, your orders."

Sun Zichao didn't say anything. He opened the drawer, put the notebook in it, then took out a letter and handed it to Xiao Tang.

Xiao Tang took it doubtfully, looked at the words "My nephew is safe" on the cover, his face changed and he quickly opened the letter.

This was a letter written by his uncle. The content was very simple. Xiao Tang's mother was ill and he hoped he would return home soon. If he couldn't come back, he should find a way to send some money back because his mother was waiting for the money to save her life.

"Chief, I want to ask for leave. I am the only son of my mother, and I..." Xiao Tang became more and more panicked and was about to cry. "Chief, please have mercy and grant me leave."

"I understand when a son wants to take care of his parents but they are no longer around." Sun Zichao said with some empathy: "I haven't seen my mother for a long time either."

As he said this, he opened the drawer again and took out an envelope. It was bulging, and you could vaguely see from the seal that it contained money.

He stuffed the money into Xiao Tang's hand and looked at him with concern:
"Ping An, I told you that you are mine. No matter what happens, I am always there for you. I will definitely help you."

Looking at the colorful banknotes, Tang Ping'an's anxiety, nervousness and confusion seemed to be relieved all of a sudden. He looked up at Section Chief Sun, and for a moment, he felt that Sun Zichao was his closest relative besides his mother.

"Chief, you are my benefactor. If you need me in the future, I will go through fire and water for you without hesitation!" Xiao Tang said with a touched look on his face.

Sun Zichao smiled. He slowly stood up, walked over and patted Xiao Tang on the shoulder:

"Xiao Tang, you are a filial son. I believe in your promise and I believe that I will not make the mistake of judging you. It just so happens that I need your help with something."

"Section Chief, please tell me!"

"It's like this." Sun Zichao then revealed his plan to lure the snake out of its hole. "Everything is ready. I just need a 'Transformer'. I think you, Xiao Tang, are the right person for the job."

"Traitor? I..." Xiao Tang looked at him timidly.

"What, you regretted it?"

"I'm afraid that my acting skills are not good enough and I can't deceive that person."

"Don't worry, I'm the director of this play and you're the actor. Just do what I say and leave the rest to me."

"Does that mean you need to use torture?"

"Of course." Seeing Xiao Tang's fearful face, Sun Zichao curled his lips and said, "Have you read Water Margin?"

"Seen."

"That's right! Have you ever thought about why some people in Water Margin died after being hit by dozens of sticks, while others were hit by one or two hundred sticks without feeling anything?"

"The torturer is letting the water out."

"Smart! Don't worry, we are all family. We know how to control our actions. We are just pretending. We won't let you suffer."

Xiao Tang was hesitant and looked at his grandson Chao who was smiling. He felt his scalp tingling and his hair stand on end.

He was about to say something when he saw Sun Zichao put one hand on the banknotes and patted his back with the other hand:

"Your mother's illness is incurable? This is a mission assigned by Boss Dai. He is watching you. If you make contributions in this operation, let alone this money, even more money will do. By the way, your rank should also be promoted. Not captain, but major, how about it?"

Xiao Tang shuddered. Section Chief Sun's action before would have made him flattered, but at this moment, when the other party's hand touched his back, his heart trembled, as if the other party's hand was like a knife stabbing from behind, piercing his heart.

He trembled as he tried to say something, but swallowed it back and stopped with a trembling back.
"Yes."

Sun Zichao looked pleased: "Good job, I was right about you. Go ahead, give the money and address to the General Affairs Department, they will take care of it for you, and then report to the interrogation room."

".yes."

Xiao Tang shrank away timidly.

Sun Zichao smiled meaningfully, then slowly picked up the phone on the table. His voice was low but chilling:

"They will be here soon. Show us your methods and deal with the Reds the way you want. Make it real even if it's just a fake show."

He hung up the phone, and as if he had thought of something, he picked it up again and dialed a number, saying in a more soothing and respectful tone:

"Director Mao, will Section Chief Zhang be back tomorrow? Okay, yes."

After hanging up the phone, Sun Zichao finally relaxed and leaned back in his chair. Under the light, his thin face looked particularly grim.

The net has been set, will the fish take the bait?

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(End of this chapter)