“Since this is an assignment from the organization, of course I will do my best.” Andrew Carter heard William Thompson say this, and replied without hesitation, not even needing to think.

“You must be able to work it out in your own mind; you can’t just blindly obey because it’s an organizational arrangement. The organization also needs to seek your own opinion.” William Thompson said seriously.

“Infiltrating the enemy is far more dangerous than staying at the police department. At the same time, it’s a tremendous test of your personal abilities. From now on, you will appear before the world with a different face. Your classmates and friends may misunderstand you even more. But it is precisely because of nameless heroes like you that our organization can be protected, and we can achieve final victory.” William Thompson’s voice was not loud, but his tone was firm and powerful.

“I am willing to be such a nameless hero!” Andrew Carter said, enunciating each word with unwavering determination.

He fully understood what William Thompson meant. Since it was the organization’s request, no matter how difficult the task, no matter how reluctant he might feel, he would give his all to complete it.

Isn’t it just infiltrating the Juntong? Most people don’t even get such an opportunity.

“Is this truly from your heart?” William Thompson asked again. He believed that Andrew Carter’s thinking would definitely come around.

As long as Andrew Carter realized that infiltrating the Juntong was beneficial to the Party and the organization, he would definitely do it.

As a Communist Party member, for the sake of the revolution, no hardship or difficulty is feared—so why fear infiltrating the enemy?

Of course, once Andrew Carter was willing, he would still need special training.

To become a qualified undercover agent, certain essential qualities are required.

For example: a firm political stance and absolute loyalty to the Party.

Andrew Carter possessed both of these. But just these two are far from enough.

As an undercover agent, one must also be an outstanding operative. Andrew Carter had not received professional training, and his experience in underground work was not yet extensive.

At the same time, he needed to be skilled in social interaction and eloquence.

When you flatter others, they may unwittingly reveal some secrets.

It’s best for an undercover agent to appear honest and sincere—this, too, Andrew Carter possessed.

As for being gentle in temperament, not competing with others, and being able to endure what others cannot—these still needed to be honed over time. Young people are always prone to impulsiveness. For example, this time when Andrew Carter tailed David Bolton, he was a bit reckless.

But these are still not the most important things.

Chapter 8: Unwavering Determination

As an undercover agent, the first thing is not to be exposed.

Only by not being exposed, and being able to obtain intelligence and transmit it back smoothly, can one be considered a qualified undercover agent.

Therefore, an undercover agent needs to be bold and meticulous, alert and composed.

He must also possess accurate judgment, exceptional comprehension, and memory.

At the same time, he must be physically strong and able to take on the hardest and most exhausting work.

He must even be able to avoid talking in his sleep at night.

Of course, as an undercover agent, not being pretentious, not being competitive, not being vain, not seeking fame or profit, and not indulging in smoking, drinking, or gambling are also essential qualities.

Of course, no one is perfect; it’s very difficult to achieve all of these.

But William Thompson believed that Andrew Carter was highly talented—he appeared ordinary, but was sensitive and meticulous inside, and would become an outstanding intelligence officer.

Andrew Carter’s performance at the police training institute was also impressive.

Moreover, Andrew Carter currently had a great advantage: the Juntong had already approached him.

It is very difficult to infiltrate the enemy, especially the secret service.

David Bolton taking the initiative to contact Andrew Carter showed that the Juntong had extended an olive branch.

“I am willing to join the Juntong in my own name,” Andrew Carter said firmly.

He greatly admired William Thompson, who was engaged in underground work at the Haigu Public Security Bureau.

Originally, Andrew Carter also wanted to join the Public Security Bureau, but at the invitation of Claisenqi, William Thompson suggested he take a post in the British concession.

As the situation in North China grew increasingly tense, the Party’s organizational apparatus might in the future operate in the concessions.

Arranging personnel in the police department in advance would be beneficial for the organization’s future work.

As long as it benefited the Party, the country, and the people, Andrew Carter was willing to do it.

“Do you know what it means to infiltrate the Juntong? From now on, you will be walking on thin ice every day, watching every word and action, and you can’t even talk in your sleep at night. Once your identity is exposed, your life will be in constant danger.” William Thompson said gravely.

“From the day I joined the revolution, I have long since put life and death aside.” Andrew Carter said solemnly, a look of determination on his face.

He truly had no fondness for the Juntong, nor did he want to associate with them.

But to fulfill the organization’s mission, what did personal honor or gain matter?

Besides, the greater the danger, the greater the role he could play.

William Thompson had infiltrated the Pretrial Section and rescued many revolutionary comrades; if he himself could infiltrate the Juntong, he should also provide valuable intelligence for the organization.