When the footsteps outside passed by, Lao Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, then pulled Xiao Meng and walked upstairs. After all, at this time, he was still extremely nervous.
When he got upstairs, he didn't even turn on the light. Instead, he took out a small flashlight, sat directly opposite Xiao Meng, and glared at Xiao Meng with an ugly expression.
"Xiaomeng, what is going on? Don't you know? Now the Japanese and those dog spies seem to be going crazy arresting people everywhere. Just yesterday, two of our people were suspected of being anti-Japanese.
People were arrested.”
"It's so dangerous now. You came here in the middle of the night. Isn't this causing trouble? Do you know how serious the consequences will be if you are caught?" A look of hatred made Lao Zhang want to run away.
If it weren't for talking loudly here, he would have wanted to reprimand her loudly.
And Xiao Meng opened her big eyes and looked at Lao Zhang's anxious expression without blinking, even with a hint of uneasiness, nervousness, and even some fear, and couldn't help but smile slightly.
After all, she also knew that Lao Zhang's attitude was for her own good. This expression had appeared countless times.
Her expression made Lao Zhang even more angry and wanted to laugh, but in the end he couldn't help but curse.
"You are still smiling. Look at the good things you have done. Don't you know how many comrades were caught by the Japanese because of trivial matters and died tragically under the butcher's knife of the Japanese? Look at you, you are so big-hearted. I
I don’t even know what to say about you.”
"Old Zhang, you are too nervous. You just go out for a walk at night. Why don't you look at how many people are out at night? Especially some rich people and officials who don't go out at night.
Looking for some excitement, what are you afraid of? It means you are the one with the problem, right?"
"you you you……"
Lao Zhang was so angry that he pointed directly at Xiao Meng and wanted to say something else, but he couldn't say a word.
"Okay, Lao Zhang, don't worry. I still want to live here. After all, sometimes it's not very convenient. It's just that you insist on me living in another place. It's troublesome!"
"Okay, do you know that you did something stupid last time, and now you are being targeted by Japanese spies. Although your appearance is not clearly visible, others can see your figure at a glance.
come out."
In the end, Lao Zhang was defeated and smiled bitterly.
"sit down!"
Pointing to the big chair opposite, he reluctantly put on the flashlight and whispered.
"Is such that!"
Xiaomeng immediately told Lao Zhang the content of the telegram she had just received. Even her voice did not change at all. It was as calm as when she came in.
"What are you talking about? There is a comrade here in Shanghai, and a new transportation line will be built through him. How is this possible?"
As the secretary of the Shanghai Underground Party, he knows the general situation of the entire Shanghai Underground Party, and even a few lines, he is quite clear here.
There is also the transportation and transshipment of materials. Basically, he arranges for people to transport them out. He knows better than anyone how difficult it is to establish such transportation lines.
"Yes!"
It can be said that Lao Zhang felt a wave of consternation in his heart. After all, the establishment of this transportation line cost a lot of comrades, even comrades sent from above were not spared.
It can be said that the establishment of every transportation line is built in blood and tears.
Now I heard that the authorities found another transportation line for them. Although I don't know whether it is safe or not, it is definitely not something that ordinary people can do.
"By the way, has the superior mentioned who the other party is?"
"No, the other party did not provide us with who the other party is. They just want you to meet in person and then you can talk." Xiao Meng said the content again.
Lao Zhang fell silent for a moment.
He was surprised and happy now. After all, one more transportation line means more safety.
This is not something that ordinary people can do, and it requires people with quite a lot of connections to do it.
Even now, he is anxious. After all, winter is about to enter, and the soldiers on the front line are still waiting for a batch of cotton cloth to make clothes for the winter.
You must know that many soldiers on the front line are still fighting on the front line wearing single clothes.
"You need to know!"
Lao Zhang sat down and began to think with a complex expression on his face. He also calmed down and had no intention of chatting with Xiao Meng anymore.
"Old Zhang, you can't stand it, right? You've always been in charge of the transportation line. Now there's someone more capable than you. You won't be disappointed, right?"
Xiao Meng said with a hint of laughter.
"I'm so disappointed in you!"
Lao Zhang was so angry that he laughed, then reached out and gently touched Xiao Meng's head, as if he was knocking his own daughter.
"I'm not happy enough. How come you imagined me so badly? You know how difficult it is to build a transportation line and how many comrades may have to sacrifice. You don't understand!"
Lao Zhang lectured in a deep tone, but there was a lot of pain in his tone. After all, this kind of thing is really not easy.
"Okay, I'm just joking with you. I know your character, Lao Zhang. How about I go?"
"No, it's up to me to handle this matter. I don't know who the other party is. Once there is danger, it is not a trivial matter, let alone a joke."
Lao Zhang shook his head, couldn't help but pick up a cigarette, put it to his mouth, picked up a box of matches and lit it.
"Lao Zhang, didn't you say you don't smoke? Why did you start smoking again?"
"Isn't this a joy? You know what a good thing it will be once this matter is resolved. How many comrades will get the materials we transported."
"Of course I know, but seeing how worried you are, I can only laugh a few times."
"Okay, I won't tell you anymore. Just rest here tonight. Secret agents from outside will patrol here at any time. Don't go back. It's not safe."
"Old Zhang, you are the best, so I'll sleep in that small room!"
When Xiao Meng heard this, she also laughed happily. After all, this was not the first time she had stayed with Lao Zhang. It was here that Lao Zhang taught her things bit by bit, allowing her to embark on this path.
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Watching Xiao Meng walking towards her room in a familiar manner, Lao Zhang was sitting there, smoking one cigarette after another.
After all, he also needs to seriously think about how to deal with the next problem, a transportation line, such an important thing. He doesn't want Xiao Meng to know too much. The more he knows, the more dangerous it is.
A man walked to the window, carefully opened a corner of the curtain, and looked out at the street. Suddenly, his expression changed slightly. After all, he saw a large number of police officers appearing on the entire street at some point, and there were many more.
The entire street is surrounded by special agents, and agents are now conducting door-to-door spot checks.
"Damn it, are these agents born in the year of the dog?" His expression also changed slightly, and he immediately smiled bitterly and shouted to Xiao Meng who had already gone to another room.
"Xiaomeng, come back. Come back quickly and come to my room to sleep."
Xiao Meng, who had already walked outside the door and opened the door to her room, heard Lao Zhang's urgent voice and was stunned. After all, she knew very well about going to sleep in Lao Zhang's room, but this was a bit embarrassing.
