Wei Yang wasn’t very old, only 25. However, having worked in the undercover industry for a long time, he appeared quite mature.
Most people like him had left their hometowns since childhood. After returning to their home country, they still had to undergo a period of quarantine to ensure they hadn’t defected before gaining a certain degree of freedom.
Wei Yang reached out his hand to Su Mo: “Elder Ye, please give me your mission documents so I can tailor the training for you.”
Without hesitation, Su Mo took out the documents and handed them over: “Here you go, Senior Wei Yang.”
Each addressed the other in their own way, completely unfazed by the discrepancy.
The documents in the bag were something Su Mo hadn’t looked at either, so they reviewed them together.
Inside was a USB drive, which presumably contained the Japanese learning materials Yang He mentioned.
Wei Yang picked up the USB drive, inserted it into a computer, and opened the contents.
Su Mo was surprised that there was a computer here, but figured it probably couldn’t be used to send anything out.
After briefly scanning the materials, Wei Yang stopped looking and turned his gaze to Su Mo: “The commander has assigned me three main tasks: teach you Japanese within one month, instruct you in relevant knowledge and skills, and help you understand the person you are to replace—Chinaba Manaka.”
Chinaba Manaka?
To be honest, when Su Mo heard the name “Chiba”, the first thing that came to his mind was actually Chiba tofu.
And well, thousand-layer tofu is indeed quite delicious…
But while Chiba tofu is edible, ‘Chiba’s tofu’ is not, because that would be… legally problematic.
“Or rather, Lin Qianye—that’s her name in Xia Country.”
Su Mo listened attentively. Thinking about what he was about to do, he felt nervous but also a little excited.
After all, he needed to go to the Island Nation anyway; otherwise, the shrine token would be useless. His mission wouldn’t take too long either—just six months to a year at most. The only downside was being separated from his family for a while.
Wei Yang explained incessantly: “Chinaba Manaka was sent to Xia Country as a child. She lived in an orphanage for two years before being adopted by a couple named Lin. Unfortunately, the couple died young, later perishing in a car accident.”
“At that time, Chinaba Manaka was only fourteen but was already an experienced spy. The couple who adopted her were also informants planted in Xia Country by the Island Nation.”
“Later, Chinaba Manaka, through her own efforts, joined Beidou and became a member of its headquarters.” Here, Wei Yang paused: “Of course, this also involved Beidou intentionally ‘letting the wolf in through the back door’.”
Su Mo was secretly amazed. So Beidou had discovered this long ago but quietly played along, planning to use her as a pawn later.
One had to admit, those in high positions were truly formidable, always thinking far into the future.
Su Mo’s first study session lasted 17 hours before stopping. This would be his daily study time for the next month.
After the first day, Su Mo had a general understanding of the following:
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His new identity was Chinaba Manaka, also known as Lin Qianye, a twenty-year-old female spy from the Island Nation. Her personality was introverted; she disliked contention, handled affairs steadily, and was exceptionally talented. She had C-grade cultivation and practiced Xia Country techniques, thus possessing a Qi Sea and Snow Mountain.
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His mission was divided into two main parts: first, participate in the Shrine Secret Realm six months later, and second, cooperate with the new Wei Yang to stir up trouble in the Island Nation. As for how to cause trouble, it was largely up to them—essentially, Nan Gong Xuan just wanted to mess with the Island Nation opportunistically.
He also obtained a crucial piece of information: anything acquired during this operation would belong to him personally and did not need to be handed over.
Hmm… How to put it? In this situation, not handing things over might actually seem suspicious. Su Mo had already thought of how to handle this.
Before that, he would enter the Elite Camp under the identity of Lin Qianye, taking the spot originally meant for himself.
He initially thought he wouldn’t see Ye Qingyi for a long time, but unexpectedly, not only would he see her, it would be in this manner.
Thinking about it was quite thrilling!
And so, another month passed; it was now April.
During this month, he not only studied but also underwent practical training.
By the time Su Mo walked out the main gate of Beidou Headquarters, he was no longer himself.
“Qianye, congratulations! It had to be you, getting first place in all those assessments!” A somewhat greasy-looking, chubby young man fawned over him.
Su Mo frowned, showing a disgusted expression: “Oh!”
The chubby young man persisted: “Qianye, my dad owns a company, he’s worth billions. If you would…”
Su Mo’s face turned cold. Before the boy could finish, he turned and walked away, muttering under his breath: “How disgusting.”
The chubby youth heard him but wasn’t angered, replying very smoothly: “I won’t give up!”
Su Mo ignored him and headed towards a roast duck restaurant in the capital.
Today, he had gotten first place in all the assessment items. He was going to reward himself.
And tomorrow, Nan Gong Xuan would gather all the trainees and announce that he had earned the opportunity to enter the Elite Camp.
Among all the trainees, only he knew this secret—that this so-called training was actually a ploy to swap identities, all to let Lin Qianye obtain the chance to enter the Elite Camp.
Su Mo ordered a portion of roast duck by himself and sat quietly in a corner, enjoying it.
Just then, a blue convertible sports car stopped in front of the shop. The chubby youth he had just rejected “coincidentally” walked in, looking delighted: “What a coincidence, Qianye, we meet again.”
Su Mo ignored him, focusing on his meal. The chubby youth, unbothered, ordered a portion for himself and sat opposite him.
He pulled out an exquisite small box from his pocket and pushed it towards Su Mo: “A little token of my esteem. I hope you won’t refuse.”
Su Mo’s movements of eating the roast duck halted. He bit his lower lip slightly, pretending to be angry: “Zhang Yingjun, please stop harassing me, okay? I don’t like you!”
Having said that, he turned and left, but halfway out, he remembered to come back and pack the unfinished roast duck. The whole person seemed puffed up with anger, leaving Zhang Yingjun staring in a daze.
“What a cute girl…” Not only was he not discouraged by the rejection, he grew even more excited: “Hey, take the gift with you!”
His calls went unanswered, and no one else in the restaurant laughed.
Zhang Yingjun looked at the box in his hand, and a sudden joy rose in his heart: “Even though she rejected me, I still have a chance!”
Thinking this, he beamed and waved his hand grandly: “Boss, I, Young Master Zhang, will cover the bill for everyone here!”
Cheers erupted throughout the restaurant.
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The one-month training period ended. Everyone went out in small groups to celebrate. As an instructor, Nie Yun found herself idle, so she popped a lollipop into her mouth to pass the time.
Suddenly, her gaze was drawn to a figure. It was Lin Qianye, who had performed the best in today’s assessments, walking towards her carrying a bag.
“Lin Qianye, why didn’t you go out with everyone to the party?”
A flicker of strange emotion passed through “Lin Qianye’s” eyes: “Instructor Nie, I… I don’t like that sort of thing.”
Nie Yun knew this girl had an introverted personality and, apart from that hanger-on Zhang Yingjun, had no one else around her: “Oh, I see. Well, would you like a lollipop?”
In this Elder of Yuheng’s eyes, offering a lollipop seemed to be the highest form of courtesy.
Su Mo’s eyes showed desire, but he verbally declined.
Nie Yun grinned and casually took one out, handing it to her: “Here!”
“Thank you.” Su Mo took the lollipop, his face showing gratitude.
But Nie Yun couldn’t take her eyes off the bag in his hand: “Wow, that smells amazing!”