vncnus Chapter 44 Finding a scapegoat, the business
Chapter 44 Finding a scapegoat, the business
"All done!"
Shen Lang raised an eyebrow and grinned smugly.
At the same time, I secretly applauded the efficiency of the Lixing Society.
In just eight hours, everything from reporting to approval and setting up the site was completed.
They even "thoughtfully" arranged for someone to act as an "informant" to make the intelligence seem more credible.
As for when to conduct the verification, it depends on what time you think is most appropriate.
Shen Lang hung up the phone, his narrowed face showing a thoughtful expression.
"The scene of the frame-up is set up, and the evidence is ready."
"A raid by the police can classify the shooting as a crime."
"Anyway, the driver was riddled with bullets and couldn't get up to say a few words to prove he was Japanese."
"The identification document states that he is a member of the Lixingshe Society, so his identity is confirmed."
"The underground party doesn't engage in assassinations, and the secret society, even with its underground emperor, won't oppose the Lixingshe."
"The only people who would dare to use submachine guns to attack members of the Rikigyosha in the street are the Japanese!"
"Whether it was the Special Higher Police or the advance team of Japanese ronin who did it is no longer important."
"The police station is under pressure from the Municipal Council and urgently needs to find the murderer to give an explanation to the higher-ups."
"Even if there are some doubts, the police station will help cover them up in order to protect themselves."
"However... it's not appropriate for me to step forward in this matter."
Shen Lang leaned against the phone booth, lit a cigarette, exhaled a puff of smoke, and looked up at the setting sun.
After weighing the pros and cons, he decisively gave up this opportunity to make a contribution.
Some credit is acceptable, but some credit is not.
Cases involving both the Rikgyōsha (Resilience Society) and the Special Higher Police (Tōkōkamika) are particularly risky.
It could even provoke hatred from the Japanese.
The greater the merit, the greater the hostility from the Japanese.
At that time, the Japanese influence in the French Concession will be targeted everywhere, and even the intelligence system will have to go into hiding again and become unable to function.
People who are arrested are then extorted for ransom by the police.
Who will bear these losses?
Not daring to cause trouble for the Municipal Council, they naturally turned their attention to the investigators.
The appearance of the identification documents even led to suspicions that they might be related to the Lixingshe (力行社).
Although there is no evidence to prove whether it was collusion with Lixingshe or whether Lixingshe took this opportunity to frame someone.
Once this suspicion arises, it becomes a hidden danger.
The Japanese didn't dare to cause trouble in the French Concession, so they didn't have to worry about being assassinated because of a case.
However, Shen Lang's plans are not limited to the present; he also intends to pave the way for the future.
The French were in charge of the concession at the time, but a few years later the Japanese took over. If they wanted to continue their undercover work, they had to maintain good relations with the Japanese.
So start planning now to manage relations with the Japanese, and maybe in the future you can become a high-ranking traitor!
Once they have a legal identity, their safety will be guaranteed, and they can also use their status to assist in the resistance against Japan.
Moreover, as Chinese people, we all dream of having a government job, no matter where we are.
Shen Lang knew perfectly well that he had established contact with the Lixing Society and demonstrated outstanding intelligence capabilities, making it impossible to sever ties with them any longer.
Given the Lixingshe's style of operation, such people are capable and knowledgeable; if they can't be considered one of their own, they'll simply be eliminated.
Therefore, joining the Lixingshe (or the future Military Intelligence Bureau) is now unavoidable.
Now that they've been officially recruited, who wouldn't want to be recognized as a hero behind enemy lines and receive a high-profile award, making a name for themselves in history?
Even if I go to other places in the future, I will not have any regrets when I see the medals I received when I am old.
Therefore, the credit for offending people this time must be given away, so that someone else can solve the case and then the police can be used to kill people!
It not only caused trouble for the Japanese but also helped in the resistance against Japan, and it also earned them a favor!
"Who should I do this favor for?"
Shen Lang fell into thought, then walked away from the public phone booth with his hands behind his back.
I'm figuring out how to maximize the benefits of this matter!
While pondering these thoughts, I strolled leisurely to the entrance of a shop.
The store's main entrance and sides are both floor-to-ceiling windows, giving it a very stylish overall look.
Every now and then, you can see well-dressed customers carrying paper bags full of goods.
Judging from the decor, this business is quite well-established.
"Huifa Trading Company, this is the place according to the intelligence."
"I just don't know if that guy named Inukai Taro is an employee of this trading company."
"However, according to the driving force of big data, the former (related information) is more likely to be pushed than the latter (unrelated information).
Shen Lang narrowed his eyes, recalling the information provided by the system.
[8. Inukai Taro died, and his personal belongings in the work cabinet at "Huifa Trading Company" were cleared out.]
Based on analysis and speculation, it is highly likely that this was the Japanese spy outpost that was riddled with bullets.
This trading company perfectly fits the bill of being able to establish a financially strong foothold in the French Concession and provide resources and assistance at any time.
There are ample means to remove all markings and signs from a car and use a fake license plate.
Based on the current situation, it is highly likely that this trading company is based in Japan.
Regardless of whether it is true or not, it is necessary to go in and check it out.
Shen Lang relaxed his body, his shoulders slumped, and he exuded a strong roguish air.
Combined with his police uniform, he looks like a bad guy!
Strolling into the shop, one is immediately greeted by a dazzling array of goods.
There are foreign cigarettes and liquors, as well as all sorts of trendy foreign gadgets.
It was lunchtime, so only two people were choosing what to eat.
Shen Lang looked around and noticed that besides the owner behind the counter, there were two young employees in their twenties.
If you include the one who was killed, the four of them would make up a stealth team.
The two men were carrying goods from the back, occasionally glancing at the approaching police officers out of the corner of their eyes.
The shop owner behind the counter squinted and gave the two employees a barely perceptible shake of his head.
He stepped forward and said, "My surname is Chen, and I'm the owner of the trading company. We've already paid this month's fees. What's this...?"
The boss was dressed in a white shirt and riding breeches, looking shrewd and capable.
His confused expression didn't seem to indicate anything unusual.
Even their speech lacks the awkward accent that Japanese people have when speaking Chinese.
Shen Lang picked up a bottle of red wine and examined it, saying casually, "I'm not taking money."
Then, looking at the gaunt, shrewd-looking boss, he sneered, "Just got paid, can't you even buy something?"
The shopkeeper was taken aback, seemingly not expecting that a low-ranking police officer would have the money to buy foreign goods from the shop.
He said with a forced smile, "Welcome, welcome! Of course you're welcome! If you buy it, you'll get a 20% discount. I'll pick it up for you right now!"
Shen Lang raised an eyebrow and shook his head vigorously, "Yamete~ Yamete~!"