247: Chapter 247: Cooperation with Tianjing 247: Chapter 247: Cooperation with Tianjing “Spy Guest.” Ye Shikai found the name somewhat unfamiliar, seemingly not a figure from the Underworld.
“Exactly, he can be described as a rat in Yanjing, deeply hidden to the core.” Luo Shiqi lit a lady’s cigarette and took a deep drag.
“Try smoking less, it’s bad for your health.” Ye Shikai took the cigarette from her hand, tossed it on the ground, and then pointed at the address, “Why is he called a rat?”
“Just like a rat, hiding in the dark, deeply concealed, yet knows the city like the back of his hand.
At the slightest disturbance, he senses it ahead of everyone else,” Luo Shiqi said, her face showing a hint of bliss, feeling cherished by Ye Shikai’s concern.
Hearing Luo Shiqi describe him , Ye Shikai took “Spy Guest” very seriously.
Understanding the entire city’s intelligence network was no ordinary feat.
Even Luo Shiqi, the queen of the Underworld, could not achieve this.
The case was urgent; time was of the essence.
“Do you have a photo?” Ye Shikai asked.
Luo Shiqi shook her head in regret.
Such a secretive figure, his level of danger could even threaten official authorities.
If it were so easy to find his photo, he’d probably be long dead.
“Spy Guest is like a legend; no one even knows if he’s male or female.
Plus, this address is just one of his hideouts, whether you find him depends on your luck,” said Luo Shiqi helplessly.
A crafty rabbit has three burrows, Ye Shikai had expected this.
“Alright, thanks, I’ll do my best to find him.” After thanking Luo Shiqi, Ye Shikai prepared to stand up.
“Hey, won’t you stay a bit longer?” Suddenly, Luo Shiqi grabbed Ye Shikai’s hand, her eyes betraying a reluctance to let go, as Ye Shikai hadn’t spent much time with her since he returned to Huaxia.
“Come on, stop fooling around, the case is urgent,” Ye Shikai said apologetically.
Ever since Song Tian gave him the authority to mobilize the police, and with Luo Shiqi’s connections, Ye Shikai had used both the dark and light sides of Yanjing’s powers to the fullest; solving the case was absolutely pressing.
Ye Shikai put on his coat, grabbed the file bag, kissed Luo Shiqi on the forehead, and hurried out of the room, planning to leave the bar.
Ye, please wait.” As Ye Shikai reached the hall, a voice suddenly called from behind.
Turning around, Ye saw a man sitting on the sofa, his low-slung cap not concealing his spirited face.
The man took off his cap and waved at Ye.
Tianjing, it was him.
Ye Shikai hadn’t expected Tianjing to track him down.
Having been discovered, he had no choice but to approach him.
After all, Tianjing was from the National Security Bureau, probably not here to cause trouble.
Tianjing, what a coincidence,” Ye Shikai greeted warmly.
“Not a coincidence, I came specifically to see you, Mr.
I hope I’m not interrupting your ‘spring night,'” Tianjing poured Ye Shikai a beer, though Ye was surprised Tianjing knew about his relationship with Luo Shiqi.
Tianjing is looking for me?
Surely it’s not to test me again,” Ye Shikai sipped his beer and said lightly.
“Haha, of course not, I’ll get straight to the point.
I believe you’ve started investigating the “Mothman” case,” Tianjing shifted the topic to the case, his eyes intently focused on Ye Shikai’s face.
“As a key official of the National Security Bureau, I won’t hold back.
I’ve worked as a detective before, and Director Song thinks highly of me; he hoped I would help solve this case, so I accepted,” knowing Tianjing was with the National Security Bureau, Ye Shikai knew he couldn’t hide it and thus admitted it openly.
Ye solved the Xun Long case alone within a day; even our National Security Bureau admires such capability and efficiency,” Tianjing looked around, leaned forward, and whispered to Ye, “The higher-ups have commanded the National Security Bureau to join the investigation of the ‘Mothman’ case, so I’m here to propose a partnership with you.”
“Oh, a partnership, you must be joking, Mr.
The National Security Bureau is the nation’s elite intelligence agency, why would you collaborate with someone like me who came halfway into the field?” Ye Shikai said teasingly, now that negotiations were underway, with Tianjing revealing his intentions, Ye could also seek some assistance.
“Even the brightest lights have their blind spots, like getting information from the woman in that private room.
Ye, you’re much better at this than I am,” Tianjing hinted as he pointed to the private room where Luo Shiqi was.
“Are you suggesting targeting her?” Ye Shikai’s tone turned cold; his woman was his Achilles’ heel, touch her and face death.
“Of course not, I am here purely to seek cooperation,” Tianjing wouldn’t be foolish enough to offend Ye Shikai, not now, not ever.
“The last person who wanted to collaborate with me later betrayed me, and now even his body can’t be found,” Ye Shikai warned as he took a sip of his drink.
Ye, please look at this,” Tianjing smiled, pulling something from behind.
It was a file envelope marked “Top Secret.”
“National Security Bureau’s top-secret intelligence files, containing all information about Mothman, as a gesture of good faith for cooperation, Mr.
Ye, please have a look.”
“Oh, such valuable information, Mr.
Tianjing, you are willing to show these to an outsider, aren’t you worried I won’t cooperate?” Ye Shikai slowly picked up the file.
This information could significantly aid the investigation, but Ye didn’t want to be used as a pawn.
Tianjing, being an official of the National Security Bureau, surely had deep schemes.
From a behavioral perspective, one who is willing to discard their advantage typically seeks a greater benefit.
Ye Shikai took out the file and began to read it slowly.
Tianjing didn’t rush him and kept drinking, waiting.
Ye glanced at Tianjing, wondering if he really had that much confidence to persuade him.
As Ye examined the documents, his eyebrows furrowed, deeply absorbed.
After reading the last document, he took a deep breath, revealing a long-absent smile, slapped the file down on the table with force.
Tianjing is so sincere, I won’t shirk, hoping we solve this case soon.” Finishing, Ye stretched out his hand and firmly shook hands with Tianjing.
“Since it’s a partnership, let me also show my sincerity,” Ye Shikai pulled out a note Luo Shiqi had given him from his pocket.
This was the hiding spot of the Spy Guest, I need to go there, find a person called Spy Guest to make progress, Mr.
Tianjing, would you like to join me?