Chapter 54: The Seductress of Nanchang (Part 5)
Word Number:196
Author:丹枫书生
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Release Time:2025-10-20
Shen Zui entered and fixed his eyes on Dong Sanshao. “The Director’s orders are clear: he will take your intelligence into consideration, but the operation to assassinate the puppet mayor of Shanghai, Fu Xiao’an, will proceed as planned. We leave for Shanghai immediately.” “What about Qiu Lili?” Sanshao asked. “She remains in the Director’s custody. Now let’s move. It will take a full day by boat to reach Shanghai. The day after tomorrow, Fu Xiao’an is scheduled to be sworn in as puppet mayor. Chairman Chiang has given a direct order—the traitor must be eliminated by then, whatever it takes.” Shen held Sanshao’s gaze. “It’s only because of your performance at Longtan Hill—and General Guo’s strong recommendation—that the Director agreed to wait for you until today.” “But sir,” Sanshao pressed, “what if the Japanese already know? It could be a trap.” “We have a backup plan. Don’t worry.” Shen turned to Zhou Tong. “Deputy Station Chief, are you ready?” “Ready,” Zhou Tong replied. “We go now. And Sanshao—leave your rifle. We’ll have one waiting for you in Shanghai.” “I need my own