Chapter 650 You still said you haven’t investigated me!
Chapter 650 You still said you haven’t investigated me!
Dominic was probably in his forties, not too tall, but strong, with a big beard. He looked rather honest, but his eyes were always rolling around, revealing a hint of cunning from time to time.
When Lin Ze arrived at the reception room, Dominic quickly stood up from the sofa, stretched out his hand, and showed a warm and flattering smile, "Commander, I finally see you!"
Lin Ze shook hands with him, his expression was quite enthusiastic. "Mr. Dominic, I have heard a lot about you, but I must correct you on one point. I am not the commander, only the director of the counterintelligence department. I am only temporarily responsible for managing the daily affairs of the Jinmen Military Police Command."
Dominic was stunned for a moment, feeling a little embarrassed.
He has been in China for at least ten years, and during this time, he has learned some tricks to deal with the Chinese.
Especially when dealing with official personnel, it would definitely be right to exaggerate the importance of their positions.
He still remembered that when he first went to Peking, which was still a southern territory at that time, he met an official in charge of trade, who was the deputy director of a certain department.
I called him a deputy director, which made him very unhappy. If it weren't for the fact that I was a foreigner, he might have walked away in anger.
And now, there is no one else in the reception room. Why is this young and powerful person so cautious?
But he quickly adjusted himself and said, "Lin, you really surprise me. You are the most humble and pragmatic official I have ever met."
Foreigners speak very enthusiastically, even a little exaggeratedly. This is a matter of habit. Don't be fooled by their sweet words, and don't think they are very friendly because of this.
Lin Ze gestured for him to sit down and talk, and without asking him what he wanted to drink, he directly asked Niu Saner to bring two cups of tea.
This made Dominic feel a little uncomfortable.
In fact, based on his experience in China over the past decade or so, the vast majority of Chinese people, including the Japanese who later came to Tianjin and Beijing, are quite polite and respectful to white people.
Especially the Japanese. Even though they always curse the British and Americans as devils, when you meet them in the business world, they will be overly enthusiastic.
Although Dominic didn't understand what kind of mentality this was, he was very good at enjoying this bonus, especially when he praised the so-called Japanese food in person, or pretended to appreciate Japanese music and dance, those Japanese businessmen would be very excited and even make concessions in business!
But Lin Ze is different.
Dominic saw only calmness and composure in Lin Ze's eyes.
This kind of calmness and composure was something he had rarely seen before.
I secretly became alert in my heart. This young man was not easy to deal with, so I had to be careful.
"Mr. Dominic, you are in charge of the Milijian Tianjin Chamber of Commerce and are very busy. What is the matter with you coming to see me this time?"
Dominic did not dare to be arrogant. He sat up straight and said sincerely: "To be honest, the actions you initiated at various docks some time ago have greatly improved the loading and unloading business conditions of the docks. Our Chamber of Commerce is grateful for this and would like to donate a sum of money in the name of the Chamber of Commerce to the Military Police Command for its efforts in trade."
Lin Ze lowered his head and drank tea. This American devil was indeed in trouble.
But what did he want to do, and why did it involve the dock?
Dominic was a little annoyed when he saw Lin Ze didn't say anything.
I can give you dollars, dollars!
Besides, don't you have the final say on this money? Whether to give it to the headquarters or deposit it in one of your private accounts, isn't it easy to do?
How can you be so disrespectful!
"But... for a shrewd and capable leader like you, it's useless to keep it a secret, so I'll just say it straight. You arrested a lot of people in your operation at the dock, several of whom are believers. I wonder if... "
Lin Ze put down his teacup and completely understood Dominic's intention.
What religious believers, what president of the Chamber of Commerce, it's all bullshit!
This Dominic is probably an intelligence agent!
As the trade volume continues to increase, the interests of the American devils in the Far East continue to increase. Their two most important trading cities with China are Shanghai and Tianjin.
Judging from the distribution of American trading companies and some financial institutions, Tianjin is even more important to Americans than Shanghai.
As the situation changes, it is normal for the American Intelligence Agency to send some spies to this important trading center. On the one hand, they can collect relevant trade intelligence, and on the other hand, they are also on guard against the ambitious Japanese devils and hope to grasp more information.
Whether now or in the future, the best disguise for a spy is a businessman. As the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Dominic naturally puts on a protective shell. Under the cover of this identity, he appears normal no matter who he meets, just as he dares to walk directly into the gendarmerie headquarters.
Lin Ze stared at Dominic. "Dominic, you work for the Intelligence Bureau? Those so-called believers are your informants, right?"
Dominic's mouth dropped open.
It’s not that the name “Lao Duo” surprised him.
But Major Lin is really...too honest!
After hesitating for a long time, Dominic said bitterly: "Have you investigated me?"
Lin Ze shook his head. "I'm doing counterintelligence work. Your identity makes you very suitable to be a spy. But don't worry. I can understand normal intelligence activities. Besides, the headquarters has not torn its face with you yet, and we have no plans to disrupt your operations for the time being."
Dominic quickly captured a few key words.
Normal intelligence activities are not planned for the time being.
He is very perceptive. What does Lin Ze mean by this?
Is it a warning or a hint?
Is there any possibility of cooperation between us?
Intelligence cooperation between different organizations is normal. The Military Intelligence Bureau can cooperate with the Japanese gendarmerie headquarters, so it is also normal for the gendarmerie headquarters to cooperate with the Americans now.
As long as it is a limited exchange of information or an agreement on certain interests, there is no problem.
Of course, cooperation is cooperation, but falling out can also happen quickly.
We can sit together and eat together today, but I can kill your whole family tomorrow.
Dominic thought for a long time and felt that Lin Ze's IQ and means were far superior to his. In that case, it would be better not to play any tricks.
There is no need for gimmicks.
"Lin, I must admit that you are a strong person, not only in your actions, but also in your way of dealing with things. I am willing to be honest with you. I do provide intelligence to the Intelligence Bureau and manage some informants, but please believe that we do not have any conflicts of interest at present. The scope of our intelligence collection is mainly concentrated in the field of trade, especially the changes in the supply and demand of military supplies. Of course..."
Lin Ze asked softly, "Are you collecting intelligence about the Red Zone?"
Dominic: Gah!?
You said you didn't investigate me!
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