N-A-A Chapter 110 Li Zhiyao is pregnant
Chapter 110 Li Zhiyao is pregnant
"General, can this be kept secret?" Sato asked hesitantly.
"We have to keep it a secret even if we can't hide it!" Kiyoshi Ogino roared. "If Admiral Doi-maru finds out that we've lost so many key personnel overnight and leaked so many secrets, we'll all have to commit seppuku!"
He paused, then continued his instructions: "Second, Yamada-kun, you take the Strategy Section and secretly investigate these cases, focusing on internal personnel to find possible moles; Okamura-kun, you take the Special Higher Police to seal off all roads leading into and out of Shanghai and strictly investigate suspicious persons, especially those carrying weapons; Sato-kun, you are responsible for organizing Chief Saeki's remaining documents, destroying all materials that may implicate us, and at the same time reassuring the morale of the Intelligence Section."
"Hi!" the three responded in unison, but all looked embarrassed.
Colonel Yamada hesitated, then asked, "General, what should we say if General Doi-mamura inquires about Commander Saeki's situation?"
Kiyoshi Ogino's eyes hardened: "Just say Commander Saeki is unwell and recuperating. Once we find the culprit, we'll figure out a way to cover it up. If that doesn't work, find a scapegoat and pin everything on him!"
Everyone nodded in silence, understanding that this was the only solution at the moment.
They all knew in their hearts that this series of murders was no accident, and that there must be a well-organized and heavily armed adversary behind it. The troubles for the Mei Agency had only just begun.
At the same time, Yan Shuo had received a report about the unusual changes within the Mei Agency.
"Captain, the Mei Agency has blocked the news. They're only saying that the Saeki villa fire was an accident, and that Matsumoto and the other two died because they were drunk. Ogino Kiyoshi has also sent people to investigate secretly, focusing on internal personnel." Xu Li's voice came through the communicator.
Yan Shuo's lips curled into a cold smile: "That old bastard Di Ye is really trying to cover things up. He's afraid that things will blow up and implicate his smuggling deal with me."
"So what do we do next?" Xu Li asked. "Should we take advantage of their confusion and wipe out all the 'Sakura Group' infiltrators in one fell swoop?"
"No rush." Yan Shuo shook his head, picked up the "Sakura Group" list, and said, "The Mei Agency is currently conducting a thorough internal investigation. If we take action, we'll only draw attention to ourselves. Let the brothers keep an eye on these infiltrators and gather evidence of their activities. Once the Mei Agency's heat dies down, we'll find an opportunity to take them all down at once."
He paused, then continued, "Also, notify the people undercover in the Ume Agency to closely monitor the movements of Ogino and Yamada, especially their attempts to find a scapegoat. Report back immediately if there is any news."
"clear!"
After hanging up the communicator, Yan Shuo stared sharply at the confidential documents on the table.
Saeki's documents contained not only a list of infiltrators, but also the Japanese army's next sweep plan targeting the anti-Japanese base areas in southern Jiangsu.
This intelligence must be passed on to the Military Intelligence Bureau and the New Fourth Army as soon as possible.
"Xiao Mi, send a telegram to the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters," Yan Shuo ordered. "Intercept the Japanese army's plan to sweep through southern Jiangsu, along with detailed deployments."
Xiaomi nodded and began sending messages quickly.
Having just finished dealing with the intelligence matters, Yan Shuo breathed a sigh of relief when Li Zhiyao's voice came from outside the door: "Shuo, dinner's ready!"
Yan Shuo looked up and saw Li Zhiyao walking in wearing an apron, looking somewhat tired. "You've been busy all night, why aren't you resting?" She walked to Yan Shuo's side and gently patted his shoulder.
"Coming right away." Yan Shuo stood up and followed Li Zhiyao to the dining table. Just as they sat down, Li Zhiyao whispered, "I want to go to the hospital later."
"Hospital?" Yan Shuo was taken aback for a moment, then realized what he meant and reached out his hand, saying, "Give me your hand so I can take a look."
Li Zhiyao obediently placed her hand in front of him. Yan Shuo put down his chopsticks, placed his fingertips on her wrist pulse, and focused intently on feeling it. After a moment, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he looked up and asked, "The pulse is calm and steady, it's a pregnancy pulse! You're pregnant? How long have you known?"
Li Zhiyao's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head and said softly, "My period didn't come last month. I thought it was because I was overworked, but I've been feeling nauseous these past few days, and that's when I vaguely guessed it was something else."
"It's normal. Most people tend to overlook things during their first pregnancy," Yan Shuo said with a smile, holding her hand gently. "Are there any other discomforts?"
"It's just disgusting, but otherwise it's okay." Li Zhiyao shook her head.
"You still need to be careful," Yan Shuo said thoughtfully. "Your diet during pregnancy should be light, and you should avoid pungent smells, as you are most sensitive to smells at this stage, and the severity of morning sickness varies. I'll find you an experienced nanny to take care of you, so you can rest assured."
"No need to ask outsiders." Li Zhiyao raised her head and suggested, "Hasn't Shi Tou's wife, Sister Hui Fen, given birth to two children? We know her well and know her inside and out, so it's perfect to ask her."
Yan Shuo nodded. Wang Shitou's eldest son was already ten years old, and his youngest daughter was four. Huifen was indeed experienced. "Okay, I'll go talk to Brother Shitou in a bit."
"Give him more wages," Li Zhiyao instructed.
"Don't worry, there will be plenty." Yan Shuo ruffled her hair. "Let's eat."
"I have no appetite, I can't eat." Li Zhiyao pouted, looking aggrieved.
Yan Shuo smiled helplessly and had no choice but to give up.
After the meal, Yan Shuo took out several boxes of nutritional royal jelly powder, two cans of imported milk powder, and several cans of fruit from his spatial storage, filling eight large bags in total. These were all rare and high-quality items. Carrying the items, he pushed open the front door, walked halfway around the house, and arrived at his neighbor Wang Shitou's appliance repair shop.
It was afternoon, and Wang Shitou was dozing on a bamboo chair at the shop entrance. In those days, very few families owned electrical appliances. Out of a hundred households, fewer than ten might have a radio or a phonograph, and those with a telephone and a flashlight were even rarer. His shop was always a case of "three days without business, seven days of profit when it does open."
Hearing footsteps, Wang Shitou suddenly woke up, looked up and saw Yan Shuo, and immediately stood up with a smile to greet him: "Xiao Jie is here? Come on, sit down, I'll make you some tea."
"Brother Shi, don't be busy." Yan Shuo stepped forward and placed the things he was carrying on the table. "I came to see you and brought some nutritional supplements for the children. As you know, I work for a foreign company, so I have a lot of these things. I brought some over for the children to have some extra nutrition."
Wang Shitou looked down and his eyes lit up: "Wow, this is royal jelly powder? That's a good thing! I heard it's really expensive, and it's hard to buy even if you have money."
"It's alright, just some ordinary nutritional supplements. I hope the children can grow up healthy and strong." Yan Shuo waved his hand with a smile. "It's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't mind."
"What are you complaining about! Thank you so much!" Wang Shitou grinned from ear to ear, then realized that Yan Shuoping must want something from him to give him so many expensive gifts. He stopped smiling and said seriously, "Xiao Jie, just tell me, is there something you need my help with?"
Yan Shuo sat down, feigning nervousness, and rubbed his hands together, saying, "Well, Xiaoyue is pregnant. I'm always traveling, and the nanny at home has never given birth before, so I'm worried about her. I was wondering if Sister Huifen had any free time to come and help take care of her for a while."
"Hey, I didn't think it was a big deal!" Wang Shitou slapped his thigh and said cheerfully, "What's so difficult about that! I'll go get Huifen right now and have her come to your house. First pregnancies require extra care, but Huifen has experience, so don't worry!"