Chapter 41 Separation
Zhou Lin widened his eyes, "The Bureau Chief means that the traitor is in the Artillery Division, not in the Seventh Division."
"Yes! The facts prove that the Seventh Division has no connection with the traitor."
Zhou Lin admitted, "Indeed, there is no connection. We were chasing after a hare in the grass."
Dai Li laughed, "As long as there is a gain. So, that person is in the Artillery Division."
A flash crossed Zhou Lin's mind, and he immediately understood.
"The traitor's idea is that the Seventh Division's layout map is very accurate. If the Japanese successfully launch a sneak attack, the Seventh Division will be finished. However, the traitor is not in the Seventh Division. Birds of a feather flock together, but the Artillery Division cannot allow the Japanese to sneak attack. Because the traitor is in the Artillery Division. If the Japanese have an accurate map of the Artillery Division's defense, then! The Japanese will send planes to bombard. With that bomb, the Artillery Division will be gone. And the traitor in the Artillery Division will be gone too. So, he gave the Japanese a rough layout map of the Artillery Division. Bombing according to that map poses no internal danger."
Dai Li was extremely pleased, "The analysis is correct."
Zhou Lin flattered, "The Bureau Chief is wise! I'm just expressing the Bureau Chief's thoughts."
Dai Li rewarded Zhou Lin with a cigarette, "So, your next mission is to infiltrate the Artillery Division."
Zhou Lin glanced at the leader of Squad 22 and said, "After the incident with the Seventh Division, many units and people are on guard against us. It's difficult for us to re-enter the units, especially the Artillery Division."
The leader of Squad 22 also found it difficult, "Currently in Shanghai, military officers are all talking about guarding against fire, theft, and fraud. Guarding against Zhou Lin is the top priority."
Zhou Lin's face turned pale! The original saying is: "Guard against fire, guard against theft, guard against fraud."
Damn, am I a fraudster? To be honest, there's actually an element of fraud.
Dai Li laughed, "That's why I transferred all members of Squad 20 to Chongqing. Not many people know you, only about a dozen. Once the Seventh Division leaves, only a few people will know you. The Artillery Division is in Zha'nan, and they've never been here. They won't recognize you. People often speculate about your identity based on your companions in Squad 20."
The leader of Squad 22 said, "Once Squad 20 leaves, they will think that Captain Zhou has also left Shanghai."
"That's the idea."
Zhou Lin thought for a moment and agreed with this approach.
"So how do I get into the Artillery Division?"
Dai Li lit a cigarette, "It's not good to go in directly. Using the same method twice won't be effective. Besides, suddenly transferring a person will make people suspicious. They will investigate in every possible way. Thinking about how you infiltrated the Seventh Division, they can easily figure out your identity. Once your identity is exposed, you won't be able to do anything."
"Bureau Chief is wise!"
"So, this time, we need to come up with a different plan."
"What plan?"
"The commander of the Artillery Division is from the Xiangjiang region. His subordinates, including the battalion and company commanders, are also from Xiangjiang. Even the platoon leaders are mostly from Xiangjiang. So, outsiders can't get into the Artillery Division. I know that in college, you have a roommate who is from Xiangjiang."
"He is from Huaihua."
"I know you speak Xiang dialect with him, and you speak it very accurately."
Zhou Lin smiled, "Bureau Chief, you know me too well."
Just stopped short of revealing what underwear to wear.
Dai Li continued, "Your Xiang language proficiency is quite impressive. Even Xiang people can't tell. So, you're the most suitable for this mission."
Zhou Lin asked, "So, what identity should I use to enter?"
"Cook's assistant."
The leader of Squad 22 said, "We have a team member in our squad who is from Xiangjiang and can cook Xiang cuisine. The Bureau Chief wants him to go with you to the Artillery Division and apply as a Xiang cuisine chef."
Dai Li said, "The Artillery Division's deputy commander is from Huaihua. The chef who used to cook for him died of illness. Others who cook for him don't match his taste. So, he's recruiting a Xiang cuisine chef in Shanghai."
Zhou Lin asked, "Won't it arouse suspicion if we go there directly? They won't trust us at all."
"It will, but we have a plan."
The leader of Squad 22 said, "Our Xiangjiang team member, Zheng Sanfu, has a big brother who is currently the company commander in the Artillery Division. His name is Zheng Dafu. You can go to Zheng Dafu pretending to be hometown brothers and showcase your cooking skills. I guarantee you will be hired."
Zhou Lin thought the plan was good. "But I don't know how to cook?"
"We don't need you to cook. You just need to understand kitchen affairs. I'll have Zheng Sanfu come over and teach you for three days."
"Okay!"
Three days after Dai Li finished talking, the Seventh Division set out.
Xie Tingting cried her eyes out.
Zhou Lin promised to visit her in Chongqing and made many vows. Only then did she calm down.
Zhou Lin gave Xie Tingting a Browning pistol as a parting gift.
After the Seventh Division left, Zhou Lin also departed.
He arrived at the base of Squad 22 and learned to cook with Zheng Sanfu.
Zheng Sanfu taught Zhou Lin earnestly, covering almost everything he knew.
However, Zhou Lin only scratched the surface of cooking.
On the evening Zheng Sanfu finished teaching, the system appeared.
"Discovered Xiang cuisine skills. Will the host learn?"
Zhou Lin excitedly said, "Learn!"
"Consuming 100 points, acquiring Xiang cuisine."
"Now the host's Xiang cuisine skill is at the basic level."
Zhou Lin asked, "What level is basic level Xiang cuisine?"
"Among all Xiang cuisine chefs in Shanghai, you can rank in the top ten."
Zhou Lin jumped up.
He had a childhood dream. His mother cooked for the family throughout her life. So, Zhou Lin wanted to cook a delicious meal and invite his mother to eat when the time came.
The system said, "The host has only two points. Please purchase gold to prepare for future needs."
Zhou Lin immediately opened the interface.
Host: Zhou Lin.
Age: 22 years old.
Occupation: Special agent, military personnel.
Rank: Military Intelligence Captain, Second Lieutenant.
System Level: Level 2.
Skills: Proficient in marksmanship, proficient in martial arts. Proficient in knife skills, basic level in Xiang cuisine. Basic level in military staff.
Strength: 230.
Speed: 190.
Agility: 190.
Endurance: 190.
Spirit: 260.
Special agent skills: Intermediate reconnaissance, intermediate intelligence theft.
Paid functions: Time reversal (48 hours per reversal).
Points: 2.
Later on, agility, endurance, speed, and spirit increased slowly. Strength only reached 230.
It seemed there wouldn't be that kind of rapid leveling up anymore.
Seeing the number 2 in the points column, Zhou Lin's mouth twitched.
Now, he couldn't do without points. With points, he could reverse time and discover things others couldn't.
What Zhou Lin needed most now was gold.
But where could he get gold? Shanghai was said to be full of gold, but truly wealthy people always had guards with them.
Moreover, Zhou Lin couldn't bring himself to kill for money without reason.
Right! Zhou Lin thought of a person...