The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 292: Finding Yoshijima Yuko and Breaking the Kong Family Business

The Military Intelligence Bureau quickly found thick ropes and securely bound the two ninjas, Nakajima and Makita. While being bound, they slowly regained consciousness. Though powerless to resist, their eyes still shone with resentment and resentment. They occasionally struggled, the ropes rubbing against them with a dull thud. The Military Intelligence Bureau agents, fearing no letup, kept their guns trained on them as they escorted the two back to the Military Intelligence Bureau station. Once there, they were locked in a dimly lit cell and placed under strict guard.

At the same time, a military vehicle sped through the night, the roar of its engine shattering the stillness of the night. Inside the vehicle, Lei Tao sat upright, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he conjured up images of his battle with the ninja.

The car stopped steadily at the entrance of the inn where the "Netherworld" team and others were staying. The wheels scraped against the ground, making a sharp sound. Lei Tao suddenly pushed open the car door, jumped out of the car nimbly, and walked quickly towards the inn.

Entering the inn, Lei Tao went straight to the door of the "Netherworld" team's room. He raised his hand and knocked hard on the door, shouting, "Brothers, are you all here? Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night. We've finally found the escaped female spy's hiding place! Pack your stuff, let's move to the Military Control Station and discuss a joint roundup operation with that Xu!"

Suddenly, the sounds of tables and chairs being moved and weapons and equipment colliding could be heard from inside the room. A moment later, the door creaked open, and the team members stood at the doorway, their eyes filled with excitement and fighting spirit.

"Brother Lei, I've been waiting for you to say this!" Liu Zishan rubbed his hands together, his eyes flashing with excitement, his hands clenched into fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

"That's right, this time we must bring that female spy to justice!" Chen Feiyang echoed with a firm tone. He quickly reached into his waist holster and pulled out his M1911 pistol with a swish. Then, he deftly unloaded the magazine, quickly glanced at the number of bullets, and after confirming it was correct, he pushed the magazine firmly back into place and checked the safety. With that check complete, a glint of confidence flashed in his eyes. With a flick of his wrist, the pistol flipped in his hand, executing a beautiful gun dance, before neatly returning the pistol to its holster.

At this time, Li Shuiniu scratched his head, smiled innocently and said, "Brother Lei, we have been holding it in for a long time, and we are looking forward to having a good fight and getting rid of these Japanese spies!" He is a burly and strong man, and the muscles on his arms bulged high as he spoke, like a small mountain.

Li Shuiyang nodded slightly, his eyes sharp: "Yes, we can't let her go unpunished and bring harm to our fellow villagers. Brothers, if we work together, we will definitely be able to take her down!" He was relatively thin, but his eyes revealed shrewdness and competence.

Yi Guang pushed his glasses up and calmly analyzed, "This operation will undoubtedly be fraught with difficulties, but our Netherworld team is no pushover. Everyone should make thorough preparations ahead of time to deal with any emergencies. I don't believe we can't capture her."

Seeing Lei Tao's disheveled look, Meng Xiaoyu couldn't help but joked, "Brother Tao, what are you doing? Your face is all red..." The corners of her mouth rose slightly, but her eyes were full of concern.

Lei Tao raised his hand to wipe his face, and said with a smile: "I just fought with the ninja guard of that female spy. It took some effort, but we got something. We know where she is hiding. Don't be in a hurry to brag. This female Japanese spy is not easy to deal with. Let's go to the Military Control Station quickly and discuss with them to make a comprehensive plan." As he said that, he walked towards the door first, and the team members quickly packed their equipment and followed closely behind.

The group quickly descended the stairs and boarded the military vehicle. Along the way, everyone quietly exchanged their thoughts. Liu Zishan excitedly demonstrated various combat moves, sometimes striking a boxing stance, sometimes imitating a gunfire. Chen Feiyang, on the other hand, silently checked his guns and ammunition.

Upon arriving at the Military Control Commission station, Xu Keming was already waiting at the door. He came forward and said solemnly, "Finally, we've got you here. This is urgent. Let's get to the conference room." Everyone hurried into the meeting room, only to see maps of the Guangren Match Factory covering the walls and intelligence documents piled on the tables.

Xu Keming's expression was solemn. He tapped his index finger firmly on the spread-out map and said in a deep voice, "Look, this is the Guangren Match Factory. According to the intelligence we finally obtained, Yoshishima Yuko is most likely hiding in this warehouse area." He paused, his brows knitted into a "川" shape, and his tone was filled with worry. "Don't underestimate this place. There are so many secret passages and secret rooms inside, it's like a maze. If you're not careful, you'll be trapped and unable to get out."

He moved his finger slowly across the map, continuing, "What's even more troublesome is that this factory belongs to the Kong family, a wealthy business family. The boss behind it is the second daughter of the Kong family—Kong Lingwei. Everyone knows she's ruthless and well-connected. In this area, a single stomp of her foot can send tremors trembling. Breaking into the factory to arrest someone is going to be a real hassle. After all, Kong Lingwei is no pushover."

"There have been some foolhardy people who tried to tamper with this factory before, and none of them ended well." Xu Keming shook his head slightly. "If we don't handle our relationship with the Kong family well this time, we'll have trouble catching Yoshijima Yuko, and it's hard to say if we can even get away with it." He looked up at the crowd with a searching gaze. "So, everyone, figure out how to get this done without angering Kong Lingwei."

The story of Yoshishima Yuko's hiding at the Guangren Match Factory began a month earlier. At that time, she was assigned by Kenji Doihara to conduct espionage operations in Chongqing, the rear base of the National Security Army. Disguised as a businesswoman returning from the United States to invest, she created an opportunity for a chance encounter with Kong Lingwei. On their first meeting, Yoshishima Yuko, dressed in a well-tailored Western suit, elegant demeanor, and speaking fluent American English, instantly captured Kong Lingwei's attention. She smiled and praised Kong Lingwei's business acumen, and with just a few words, they became close.

From then on, Yoshishima Yuko frequently invited Kong Lingwei to various social events, meticulously arranging each one. Knowing Kong Lingwei's love of antiques, she searched for valuable antiques and presented them as gifts upon their meetings. Learning of Kong Lingwei's interest in horse racing, she secured VIP tickets to a prestigious racecourse so she could accompany her to the races. Gradually, their relationship grew closer, and Kong Lingwei's trust in her grew.

Taking advantage of Kong Lingwei's personality traits, Yoshishima Yuko eventually partnered with her to acquire the Guangren Match Factory. During the acquisition process, Yoshishima Yuko provided numerous false financial statements and market research reports, misleading Kong Lingwei into believing this was a sure-win business. With Kong Lingwei's connections and financial support, they successfully acquired the Guangren Match Factory.

Kong Lingwei showed little interest in the factory's day-to-day operations, which suited Yoshishima's tastes perfectly. She quickly transformed the factory's basement into a secret basement, storing stolen intelligence and a secret radio station. To conceal her activities, she also deployed numerous Japanese agents inside the factory, disguised as ordinary workers, to secretly monitor every move.

Upon learning of this, Lei Tao frowned and said after thinking for a moment, "We can't act rashly. We have to find a way to get Kong Lingwei to cooperate with us, or at least remain neutral."

Liu Zishan scratched his head, looking puzzled: "Brother Lei, this Kong Lingwei is not someone you can easily deal with. How can we get her to cooperate?"

Yi Guang pushed his glasses and said calmly, "We can start with her interests. Tell her that if Yoshijima Yuko's identity as a spy is exposed, she will be implicated. Not only will the factory be shut down, but she will also face accusations and investigations from all sides."

Chen Feiyang nodded in agreement: "That's right, and promise her again that as long as she cooperates with us to capture Yoshijima Yuko, we will do our best to help her conceal her cooperation with Yoshijima Yuko and not affect her reputation and interests."

Xu Keming nodded slightly after hearing this. "That's a feasible solution, but Kong Lingwei is suspicious by nature. We need to find someone she can trust to talk to her."

Everyone was lost in thought when Meng Xiaoyu's eyes suddenly lit up: "I have an idea. I have a distant cousin who works as a secretary for Kong Lingwei. Maybe I can use her to make some connections."

Lei Tao's eyes lit up, and he patted Meng Xiaoyu on the shoulder: "Xiaoyu, you are really our timely help! Then please contact your cousin as soon as possible to arrange a meeting with Kong Lingwei."

Meng Xiaoyu said confidently: "Don't worry, Brother Lei, I will definitely get it done as soon as possible."

After the meeting, everyone split up. Meng Xiaoyu sat at her desk, picked up the phone, and dialed her cousin's number, earnestly discussing the meeting. Lei Tao and Xu Keming continued to study the map and intelligence surrounding the Guangren Match Factory, circling and drawing on the map as they devised a detailed capture plan. They knew the stakes were high; any misstep would not only prevent the capture of Yoshijima Yuko, but could also lead to a series of serious consequences.