Hong Kong variety show: Starting from Cold War 1994

Chapter 59 Intelligence Gathering, Saving Ah Ren

"He will agree."

Shen Shaofeng spoke with certainty, completely immersing himself in the role of Cai Yuanqi, the political standard-bearer:

"Because he wanted to capture the doctor alive and uncover the network behind him more than anyone else, something that couldn't be done through open operations."

He pointed to himself: "Cai Yuanqi once told me that he didn't know if the Political Department had planted spies among his subordinates, so he asked me to handle it."

"I think while you can't believe everything you say, at least half of it is true."

Li Wenbin thought about it carefully for a few seconds, but still couldn't understand Shen Shaofeng's meaning, so he humbly asked, "What do you mean?"

Shen Shaofeng exhaled a smoke ring: "Cai Yuanqi is the top dog, so he definitely has subordinates who know how to use their brains, and are even skilled in interrogation techniques. But the longer you work with someone like that, the higher your rank will be..."

Li Shutang clearly understood Shen Shaofeng's meaning and added:

"Unlike stolen money, which is tangible and can be handed over easily through online channels, Cai Yuanqi is worried that these people might be holding back something."

"Shaofeng is different. He's too new and his position is too low. Even if he gets these things, he won't be able to use them for a long time and won't threaten Cai Yuanqi's fundamental interests."

Li Wenbin stood up instantly, pacing back and forth with a cigarette in his mouth, trying to figure out this convoluted situation.

"Damn it, no wonder I was completely manipulated by that treacherous dog Cai Yuanqi..."

Shen Shaofeng put his arm around Li Wenbin's shoulder and began to "assign tasks" to the future deputy director:

"Boss, use your O-level privileges to have the CIB agents keep an eye on intelligence from both directions."

"you say."

"First, check if there have been any large arms transactions on the black market recently; second, look for unfamiliar faces inquiring about security details at upscale venues."

"Especially in top-tier hotels or places like jewelry exhibitions."

"no problem."

Shen Shaofeng threw his cigarette butt into the sea and looked at Li Shutang: "Uncle, did Da Kou Tai mention how those out-of-towners left after they came ashore?"

Li Shutang shook his head and said, "I asked them. It was too dark at the time. Da Kou Tai only saw them come ashore from Longgu Beach and shine their flashlights a few times in a certain direction."

"Then car lights came on, they got in, and quickly drove away. I guess it was a van, but I couldn't see the license plate clearly."

Shen Shaofeng was not surprised. The smuggler was only responsible for getting people ashore, and the aftermath was not his concern. He guessed that Da Kou Tai wouldn't dare to interfere either.

He gently touched his forehead and began to think quickly.

The fact that they were picked up by a car indicates that they had an inside contact on Hong Kong Island and had made arrangements in advance.

Those migrant workers disembarked at Lung Kwu Tan and headed west towards Tuen Mun. In less than half an hour, they connected to Tuen Mun Highway.

Importantly, at that time and even ten years later, the surveillance network on these roads in Hong Kong Island was extremely lacking, making it very difficult to track them down.

Since this approach isn't working, we need to try a different one.

If Cai Yuanqi wants to do things himself, then the old man will definitely have to put in the effort too. I believe that the top leader's intelligence network is no worse than that of the head of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau.

Well, if necessary, we could ask Henry for help. The Political Department is best at intelligence work, and I believe he won't refuse since he just received a bribe.

As for whether it would expose his connection with Cai Yuanqi, Shen Shaofeng thought it was unlikely—Henry knew he was striving for a higher position, and it was perfectly reasonable for him to ask him for intelligence in order to take down a group of suspected terrorists and gain merit.

Next, Shen Shaofeng discussed the next steps with the Li family father and son, asking Li Shutang to inform him as soon as possible if he had any news from the martial arts world, before driving away from Dapeng Bay.

Before meeting Cai Yuanqi, there was one more person he needed to see.

……

A safe house on Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Yu Street.

Shen Shaofeng showed his warrant to the witness protection team members guarding outside the house and then went inside.

This is a small unit with one living room and two bedrooms. The furniture is simple, and the windows are covered with dark film to prevent anyone outside from peeping into the house.

Chen Yongren was lounging on the sofa reading a magazine, bored out of his mind. When he saw Shen Shaofeng enter, he instinctively stood up and said, "Shen Sir, you're here."

According to relevant laws, undercover police officers must be protected by the Witness Protection Unit after completing a major undercover mission, until the target is formally sentenced by the court.

Although Ni Yongxiao has confessed to the police, there are still many legal procedures to go through, and Chen Yongren will have to stay here for a while.

"No need for gifts, come on, let's have some late-night snacks. I bought Singapore-style fried rice noodles, salt and pepper squid tentacles..."

Chen Yongren's eyes lit up, and he immediately came over to help open the lunchbox.

The two sat down at a simple table and ate and chatted.

"How are you doing? Are you getting used to it?"

Shen Shaofeng picked up a piece of salt and pepper squid tentacles and started eating.

Hmm, not bad, fried to a golden brown and crispy, and the squid tentacles are quite fresh and sweet.

"It's so stuffy it'll turn moldy," Chen Yongren mumbled as he shoveled a big mouthful of fried rice noodles.

"Being stuck here every day is driving everyone crazy. Inspector Shen, how long are we going to keep going on with the Ni family case?"

"It should be soon. Ni Yongxiao has a good attitude in admitting his guilt, and the evidence is conclusive. I estimate that the procedures will be completed next month, and then you will be able to officially regain your status."

Shen Shaofeng has already consulted with the criminal prosecutors at the Department of Justice.

Chen Yongren nodded, but there was no excitement in his eyes.

After three years undercover, witnessing life and death and darkness, he suddenly felt somewhat lost when he returned to normal life.

Shen Shaofeng saw this, put down his chopsticks, and offered Chen Yongren a cigarette:

"Ah Ren, what are your plans for the future? Besides returning to the police force, are there any old friends you'd like to see?"

Chen Yongren lowered his head, took a deep breath from the lighter that Shen Shaofeng had handed him.

"Sir Shen, what old friends do I have left? I'm lucky if I don't cause trouble for others and things."

Shen Shaofeng also lit a cigarette, but didn't look at him, as if they were just chatting idly.

"That's not how it works. Some people, you think you've broken off all ties, but the other person might still be waiting."

Chen Yongren looked up at Shen Shaofeng, his eyes filled with doubt.

Shen Shaofeng took a sip of his iced milk tea and said slowly, "Aren, as the liaison officer, I have carefully read all your background information."

"Just today, a friend and I went to the Lotus Maternal and Child Center to buy gifts for someone's baby's one-month celebration. We unexpectedly ran into a somewhat familiar figure."

Seeing Chen Yongren's increasingly puzzled expression, Shen Shaofeng revealed the truth: "You have an ex-girlfriend named May, right? I think I saw her at the maternity center; her belly was slightly protruding, but I've only seen her picture, so I'm not sure..."

Meeting May was obviously fake, but Shen Shaofeng only suddenly remembered it today when he was shopping at the maternity and baby center with Yue Huizhen. It was in the first "Infernal Affairs" movie that Chen Yongren met his ex-girlfriend, who had a daughter and concealed her daughter's age from Chen Yongren.

Without a doubt, this daughter belongs to Chen Yongren. Since Shen Shaofeng has become his liaison, he naturally wants Chen Yongren to make up for this regret.

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yongren was so shocked that he stood up!