It’s very common to change one’s name; many people do it for various reasons. Even their Boss Davis has changed his name before.
Howard Grant said solemnly, “From now on, you’ll use the name ‘Henry Clark’, and only this name. I’ve already applied to have your file classified as confidential. Once the Entry Cannon Plan is launched, your file will no longer be protected at the district level, but will be sent directly to headquarters for archiving.”
Henry Clark gave a slight bow and said, “Thank you, sir. But why is there so little information on 76 and Helen Green?”
Since he was going to live at the The Green Family, it was only natural to conduct a thorough investigation of the The Green Family. Yet the file contained only a few brief lines. For the overly cautious Henry Clark, this was far from enough.
Howard Grant smiled and explained, “I only started formulating the Entry Cannon Plan after seeing your file. The rest of the information, you’ll have to fill in yourself.”
The Entry Cannon Plan might still have loopholes. With Henry Clark’s excessively cautious nature, he would keep refining and patching it. The plan’s progress might be a bit slow, but there would definitely be no major flaws.
Henry Clark replied, “Understood.”
He didn’t ask further. As Howard Grant had said, this plan was rough, and the rest was up to him to perfect.
Howard Grant patted Henry Clark on the shoulder and said with a smile, “That’s the spirit. You need to move into the The Green Family as soon as possible. The district urgently needs intelligence on 76. Everything depends on you.”
Henry Clark frowned. “Move into the The Green Family? Isn’t it enough just to live with Helen Green?”
Howard Grant said in surprise, “You mean to marry Helen Green?”
Henry Clark said firmly, “I’m engaged to Helen Green. As long as the organization gives full support, it shouldn’t be a problem.”
For the sake of the resistance, he was willing to sacrifice his own happiness. Helen Green was originally with the Central Bureau, now a traitor. No matter what, he could never like someone like that, let alone marry her.
Howard Grant said meaningfully, “As I just said, ‘everything depends on you.’”
The Entry Cannon Plan had just been drawn up. There was no funding approved from above, nor any personnel assigned. At most, the New Second Group could be mobilized to provide support.
Henry Clark looked embarrassed. “It all depends on me? No money, no job, no house, nothing at all—how could she possibly marry me? Besides, Helen Green was originally with the Central Bureau; we can’t really bring her into the family.”
Howard Grant said slowly, “That’s why I want you to move into the The Green Family. You’ve just arrived in Shanghai, with neither a job nor a place to stay. The The Green Family can’t possibly turn you away.”
Henry Clark pondered for a long time, then said solemnly, “I need more information on the The Green Family and Helen Green, as well as her performance at 76, and information on other members of 76.”
Moving into the The Green Family in this way was too passive. Henry Clark liked to be thoroughly prepared in everything he did. He didn’t expect to control everything, but at the very least, he wanted to take the initiative and guide events in the direction he wanted.
To achieve this, he needed detailed information. Anyone, anything, or any event related to the Entry Cannon Plan—he wanted to know it all.
Howard Grant pointed to the materials in Henry Clark’s hand. “Everything I know is written in the file.”
Henry Clark said helplessly, “Alright, give me some time. I’ll move into the The Green Family as soon as possible.”
Someone as overly cautious as he was would never go into battle unprepared. He needed to study every member of the The Green Family, especially Helen Green. He also needed to learn about 76, especially the terrain in the western part of Shanghai, until he knew it like the back of his hand.
Howard Grant reminded him, “The sooner the better. The sooner you move into the The Green Family, the sooner you can obtain intelligence on 76.”
He said firmly, “Please rest assured, sir. I’ll do it as soon as possible. One more thing—are there any people at 76 who know me? Any classmates from the training class?”
Contacting Helen Green would inevitably mean contact with people from 76. If no one at 76 knew him, the worst that could happen if the operation failed was that he’d have to withdraw. But if someone did, it could be over before it even started.
Howard Grant said slowly, “You’ve just arrived in Shanghai. How could there be anyone at 76 who knows you? There is someone named Peter Brooks, a graduate of the training class, but you’re unlikely to meet. I’ll try to get rid of him as soon as possible—maybe even before you move into the The Green Family.”
Henry Clark immediately said, “Can we wait until after Peter Brooks is eliminated before carrying out the Entry Cannon Plan?”
Whether or not Peter Brooks knew him, or whether they would meet, he still felt this was a huge threat.
Howard Grant shook his head. “Peter Brooks is at the third division of 76. Except for participating in operations, he rarely leaves 76. We’re waiting for an opportunity too. As soon as he goes out, we’ll find a way to eliminate him. Your current task is to move into the The Green Family; you’re unlikely to come into contact with Peter Brooks.”
Henry Clark had used an alias in the training class. Maybe that was against the rules at the time, but now it seemed like a stroke of genius. At least when Peter Brooks heard the name “Henry Clark”, he wouldn’t think of “Mark Harris”.
But Henry Clark frowned to himself. “Unlikely to come into contact with Peter Brooks”—there was still a chance. Even if there was only a one percent chance, he had to treat it as a hundred percent.
Henry Clark decided to treat Peter Brooks as his greatest threat. The best way was to never give Peter Brooks a chance to discover his identity.