Susan Walker's eyes lit up and she smiled, saying, "Nuannuan always has a way."

Evelyn Clark can barely afford to eat, and hearing that getting married would cost so much money—if it doesn't scare him to death, it will at least scare him off.

Henry Clark has to live at home, and Susan Walker naturally can't openly object, but she can make her attitude clear. For example, the room arranged for Henry Clark is right behind the kitchen on the first floor—the room where the servants live.

Henry Clark didn't mind such contempt; as long as he could move into the Gu family home, his mission was already half accomplished. The rest depended on whether he could get information from Helen Green.

Henry Clark gave Susan Walker a deep bow, tears of gratitude in his eyes, and said, "Thank you, Auntie. This place is spacious and bright—so much better than where I used to live."

Susan Walker had intended to humiliate Henry Clark, but who would have thought that the servant's room in her own house would satisfy Henry Clark so much.

Susan Walker took out a handkerchief, covered her nose, and said with a look of disgust, "You can stay here for now. If you need anything, just ask Ah Fu."

Henry Clark asked, "Auntie, when does Huiying get off work?"

Susan Walker hesitated for a moment and said, "Huiying... won't be back until the afternoon. Xiaomin, do you want to see Huiying..."

Henry Clark nodded. "Yes, my mother said this marriage was arranged before I was even born. If you don't object, I hope to fulfill my mother's wish."

He could sense Susan Walker's concern. If it weren't for the infiltration plan, he wouldn't want to bring up this marriage either.

Susan Walker gave Henry Clark a mocking glance and said with disdain, "This is indeed the marriage that was arranged back then, but it's not a marriage that can just happen so easily."

Henry Clark said solemnly, "I will marry her properly, with all the formalities."

If he really got to the day of marrying Helen Green, he certainly wouldn't let the Gu family look down on him. But he also knew that day would probably never come.

Susan Walker suddenly raised her voice: "Of course it has to be a proper marriage! There are some things your Uncle Gu can't say, so I'll tell you. According to tradition, the groom has to provide a dowry for the bride and host a banquet. You may not have many relatives or friends in Shanghai, but we have at least fifty or sixty tables. Also, you can't just take a rickshaw anymore—you need a car, right? And you have to prepare a new house..."

Henry Clark asked calmly, "Are there any other requirements?"

Susan Walker sneered, "Come back when you have a house and a car."

Henry Clark really was like a boiled duck—only his mouth was tough. She had seen plenty of people like him, talking big but never able to deliver.

Henry Clark hadn't brought his luggage, so he took the opportunity to go out and headed to No. 7 Airenli, the residence of the new Second Group leader, Howard Grant.

Airenli is located in the French Concession, south of Fuxu Road. If anything happens in the French Concession, you just have to cross Fuxu Road to reach the International Settlement.

Henry Clark first went to No. 7 Yannan Lane, changed his disguise, and walked out. At this moment, Henry Clark looked completely different: he wore a gray shirt and pants, changed into an old pair of leather shoes, his teeth slightly protruding—a half-Western, half-Chinese look, with a bit of that Shanghai underworld flavor.

He changed rickshaws several times, passed by No. 7 Airenli, and after observing nothing unusual, got off ahead, surveyed the surroundings, and then returned to No. 7 Airenli.

A rendezvous may seem trivial, but Henry Clark dared not let his guard down. For a spy to live long, caution, caution, and more caution is the only way. In all things, caution brings no great harm.

Howard Grant, hearing the secret knock, opened the door and let Henry Clark in, asking eagerly, "How's the progress?"

Henry Clark sighed, "Helen Green's mother has spoken. If I want to marry Helen Green, I need to go through all the formalities—not more than others, but at least not less. According to Shanghai custom, not only do you have to host a banquet and prepare a new house, but you also have to provide a dowry for the bride. Most families give two or four thousand, but for the Gu family, eight thousand wouldn't be too much. Also, the new house can't be an apartment—it has to be a Western-style house, preferably a villa with a big garden. They also want me to have a car—not a fancy one, just a small car for two or three thousand silver dollars."

Howard Grant cursed, "Does your mother-in-law's mouth suck up the whole Huangpu River in one gulp?!"

Henry Clark said angrily, "At that moment, I really wanted to stuff a grenade in her mouth."

Howard Grant said seriously, "According to reliable intelligence, the Wang puppet regime is preparing to convene the so-called Sixth National Congress of the Kuomintang. Now that you're living in the Gu household, you must use Helen Green to find out the exact date and location."

Henry Clark replied, "I'll do my best."

Howard Grant reminded him, "So, for now, you must stay at the Gu house. Even if you have to put up with some grievances, don't act rashly."

Henry Clark smiled, "Don't worry, Chief. I'll stick to the Gu family and won't leave until the mission is done."

Moving into the Gu household was part of his plan. Judging by Gu Zhiren's attitude, it wouldn't be a problem no matter how long he stayed.

Chapter 0008 Accounting System

Henry Clark's confidence also rubbed off on Howard Grant. Henry Clark was meticulous and cautious; although his efficiency was a bit low, he was absolutely reliable. Sometimes, slow is fast.

Howard Grant said, "By the way, you did well in eliminating Cao Bingsheng, and this was also the first mission in the rebuilding of the Shanghai district. Director Dai is very pleased. The bureau is awarding the new Second Group three hundred fabi, and you get one hundred for yourself."