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In the early days of the establishment of China, although the dawn shone upon the land, the war-torn mountains and rivers still bore the scars of conflict, with countless tasks awaiting revival. As the entire nation united in efforts to rebuild, a shocking piece of news emerged: just before their collapse, several high-ranking officials of the Kuomintang fled in a panic, taking with them a vast amount of national treasures and cultural relics, as well as enormous reserves of gold. They intended to use this wealth to lie low overseas, accumulating strength for a future resurgence. These precious assets were the crystallization of thousands of years of Chinese civilization and were vital resources for China's economic recovery and cultural renaissance. They could not be allowed to fall into foreign hands and become tools for anti-China forces. Lin Feng, a seasoned and resourceful intelligence operative, was entrusted with the daunting and unique mission of pursuing these stolen treasures abroad, resolutely stepping into the complex underworld of a foreign land.
As he embarked on his overseas journey, Lin Feng assumed the identity of a wealthy overseas Chinese businessman. Dressed in a well-tailored suit, adorned with an expensive watch, and carrying an exquisite briefcase, he effortlessly exuded the aura of a prosperous merchant, smoothly integrating into the local upper-class social circles. However, beneath this seemingly glamorous facade lay countless undercurrents of black market dealings and insatiable greed.
Upon arriving in a bustling Southeast Asian city, Lin Feng began to probe for clues about the fleeing officials through secret channels within the local Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Soon enough, he learned that certain private clubs and antique shops on the outskirts of the city frequently hosted mysterious individuals with Eastern features who exhibited extravagant spending yet maintained a low profile, showing an unusual interest in ancient Chinese cultural relics. Lin Feng discreetly infiltrated these venues and, leveraging his profound knowledge of cultural relics, quickly identified several bronze artifacts being traded in dimly lit rooms as treasures from China's Shang and Zhou Dynasties. These items should have been displayed in domestic museums for future generations to admire; instead, they had become bargaining chips in black market transactions, carelessly priced for sale.
While engaging with antique dealers, Lin Feng discovered that these individuals were entangled in a complex web of relationships. They not only colluded with local gangsters to provide protection for illegal cultural relics trading but also communicated with international smuggling groups capable of swiftly transporting relics out of the country to collectors in Europe and America. The agents representing those fleeing officials were hidden among this group; leveraging the secrecy of the black market, they sold off one national treasure after another for cash while funneling funds through intricate underground banking systems into unknown accounts to finance future counteroffensive plans.
As his investigation deepened, Lin Feng pinpointed a key figure named Chen, who was suspected to be the top local agent for the Kuomintang officials. Chen frequently traversed Southeast Asia, moving between high-end hotels and private residences, each appearance accompanied by rumors of significant transactions involving cultural relics or gold. Lin Feng managed to get close to Chen; through his exceptional social skills, he quickly earned Chen's preliminary trust and received an invitation to a private yacht gathering featuring an appreciation event for rare treasures.
As night fell, the yacht slowly sailed out of the harbor. On the surface, it appeared to be an elegant gathering filled with wealthy elites; however, beneath it lay turbulent undercurrents. Upon boarding the yacht, Lin Feng keenly noticed an abundance of bodyguards surrounding him and hidden surveillance equipment lurking in corners—one misstep could expose his identity. Inside the cabin lay an array of rare treasures: Tang Dynasty tri-colored glazed pottery, authentic Song Dynasty paintings and calligraphy, as well as ancient royal artifacts stripped of their jewels and gold adornments—an appalling sight. Lin Feng suppressed his anger while feigning admiration, discreetly observing Chen's conversations with guests and details of their transactions.
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